Pray With Us - March 2025

Join us in prayer each day as we
give praise and thanks to our God,
ask for God's blessing on our day,
express our concerns,
and remember the needs of all God's people.

This month's prayers are written by the students from Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child, Summit, NJ

March 2025

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Saturday, March 1, 2025

Loving Father,
Thank you for protecting us and believing in us. Please help me be kind and loving. Please bless my family and friends.
I love You, God. Amen.

—Giorgio, Grade 3

Sunday, March 2, 2025

God,
Thank you for everything you have done for me and for everyone.
Please help the people in California and anybody else who is suffering from fires, accidents, and natural disasters.
I love you, God. Amen.

—Emaan, Grade 3

Monday, March 3, 2025 - Feast of St. Katharine Drexel

Lord,
Thank you for giving all the children in the Holy Child schools such great opportunities.
Please let St. Katharine continue to watch over all the Native Americans while she is with you in heaven. And continue to give children all over the world opportunities to feel Your love and be happy.
We all love you, Lord. Amen.

—Allie, Grade 3

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 - Feast of St. Casimir

Mardi Gras

Jesus,
On this feast day of St. Casimir, let us remember his deep devotion to God, his humility, and his caring ways. St. Casimir dedicated his life to prayer and acts of kindness. Help us to be more like him in all we say and do. Amen

—Orla, Grade 3

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 - Ash Wednesday : Beginning of the season of Lent

Great God,
Thank you for everything you do for us and for loving us every day.
On this holy Ash Wednesday, may everyone remember Jesus’ great sacrifice and be reminded to be peaceful and loving, like your Son, Jesus Christ.
I love you, God. Amen.

—Thomas, Grade 3

Thursday, March 6, 2025

God,
Please bless those suffering from the California wildfires. Please help those who have lost their homes and give them food, water, and shelter. Let rain fall down on California to stop the suffering. Amen.

—Jack, Grade 3

Friday, March 7, 2025 - Feast of St. Perpetua and St. Felicity

God,
Thank you for everything You have done for us. It has changed the world in a big way. Please help the people of California in any way possible. They are fighting for their lives and losing hope. Please perform a miracle like You have done in the past.
May St. Perpetua and St. Felicity hear our prayers. Amen

—James, Grade 3

Saturday, March 8, 2025 - Feast of St. John of God

God,.
St. John of God, you dedicated your life to caring for the sick. Please bless all grandparents and keep them safe. Amen.

—Ellie, Grade 3

Sunday, March 9, 2025 - Feast of St. Frances of Rome

Loving Father,
Thank you for giving me all the opportunities you have given me. I am blessed.
St. Frances of Rome, please continue to watch over the poor and sick from heaven as you did while you were here on earth.
I ask this in Christ’s name, Amen.

—Owen, Grade 3

Monday, March 10, 2025

God,
Please keep the poor and people in the hospital in Your loving arms so they will be safe and healthy. Please look over all people around the world, so they will know and feel your love. Thank you for everything You do! Amen.

—Zoe, Grade 3

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

God,
Please, can you help the sick, the homeless, and the poor in New York?
Watch over all people so they feel Your love and know they are not alone.
And thank You, Lord, for my family and friends. Amen.

—Francesca, Grade 3

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

God,
Pray for my grandma. I hope she does not need surgery for her hips, and I hope she does not get cancer again. Pray for my dog to live for 20 years and help him to see clearly again. Please do not let him die this year. Thank you, Lord. Amen.

—Frankie, Grade 3

Thursday, March 13, 2025

Father,
Thank you for caring for us when we are sick or hurt.
Please bless my family, friends, and all people.
Our Loving Father, I love how you help me to love others and You. Amen.

—Maddy, Grade 3

Friday, March 14, 2025

Holy Lord,
Thank you for the animals and plants. You are amazing. Thank you for watching over us. Please stop the fires. Thank you for listening to my prayers. Amen.

—Caterina, Grade 3

Saturday, March 15, 2025

God,
Please help all the homeless people find shelter. Bless people of all religions throughout the world. Please help us find a way to end all wars and keep everyone safe. Amen.

—Drew, Grade 3

Sunday, March 16, 2025 - Second Sunday of Lent

Almighty Father,
Thank you for your guidance and unconditional love. Help us to support each other and be there for each other this week. Thank you for blessing us with the gift of spring break and we ask you to bless and help those going through tough times. As we begin this week, lead us in our faith and love. Amen

—Audrey B., Grade 10

Monday, March 17, 2025 - Feast of St. Patrick

St. Patrick,
You have taught us about the Holy Trinity with beautiful shamrocks that have become a symbol for your beloved Ireland. Help us to learn what it means to be a missionary in bringing the Word to other people as you did. You persevered through adversity and slavery; help us to fight injustice and become free from our sin. Amen.

—Lisa Durant, Upper School Theology Teacher

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 - Feast of St. Cyril of Jerusalem

Heavenly Father,
We ask you for guidance in this time of preparation for the Resurrection of our Lord. We thank you for all of the blessings we have received, and ask for you to bless those in need. As we continue this Lenten season, allow us to grow in our faith, hope, and love, and lead us to live in your footsteps. On this feast day of St. Cyril of Jerusalem, we celebrate all of his accomplishments, and ask to live more like the saints. We ask this in Your name. Amen.

—Bridget C, Grade 10

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 - Feast of St. Joseph

Blessed Father,
We thank you for the opportunities that you have bestowed upon us.
Lead us to follow in your footsteps by praying for the less fortunate.
Help us to face each obstacle and challenge head on,
Just as Saint Joseph did.
May we turn to you in times of struggle throughout this Lenten season.
We thank you for our families and our unconditionally-loving parents.
We take inspiration from St. Joseph’s life on Earth to be as grateful and zealous as he.
Amen.

—Maggie C., Grade 10