Pray With Us - December 2024

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 Mayfield Senior School of the Holy Child Jesus, Pasadena, CA

December 2024

Pray With Us

Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
1	2	3	4	5	6	7
8	9	10	11	12	13	14
15	16	17	18	19	20	21
22	23	24	25	26	27	28
29	30	31

Sunday, December 1, 2024 - First Sunday of Advent

O God, as we begin the sacred season of Advent, be with us, lead and guide us as we do all we can to prepare for the birth of Jesus. May his blessing come to us as we welcome him into our own lives. May Christ our savior bring life to us and light into the darkness of this world. And strengthen us as you send us to be with those who need you most. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

By Chloe C. ‘25

Monday, December 2, 2024

Loving God, as we enter this first week of Advent, help us to open our hearts to Your presence. In this time of waiting and preparation, may we seek Your peace in the midst of our busy lives and remember the hope that the birth of Jesus brings. Guide us to be lights for others, showing kindness, patience, and love especially during this holy season. May our hearts be filled with faith and our actions reflect the joy of Your promise. Amen.

By Madison W. ‘25

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 - Feast of Saint Francis Xavier, Priest

O God, On this day we honor the memorial of Saint Francis Xavier, who was full of zeal for your greater glory. May we have the strength and passion to follow Christ Jesus the way he did, and allow his works to guide us to do good. Help us to preach your word as he has, so that we may walk in mercy, compassion and joy. We ask this through Christ our Lord, Amen.

By Colette N. ‘26

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

All powerful God, we ask for your wisdom and guidance through this first week of Advent. We pray that you help shift our minds into a place of reflection and mindfulness of our experiences that we may grow in faith more. May we receive Christ’s joy and love during this time so that we may share this with those around us. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

By Lulu S. ‘25

Thursday, December 5, 2024

Gracious Father and Mother, we thank you for the many people in our lives who show us the support that you always offer, the guidance you always extend, and the compassion you constantly provide. May this advent season allow us to take time to appreciate these gifts and be a time of hope and thanksgiving. May we be inspired to follow your teachings and to spread goodness to those around us. Amen.

By Ella B. ‘25

Friday, December 6, 2024

As we await your coming O Lord, graciously bless us with guidance and protection as we near the end of the first week of Advent. Guide us to live in your love for one another, spreading peace and kindness throughout our community and with our families. Guide us to speak out against wrongdoings and give us courage to face any negativity and evil in our hearts and in our world. May we have patience and understanding towards one another, as we are each individually and uniquely crafted in your image. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

By Neci D. ‘25

Saturday, December 7, 2024 - Feast of Saint Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

Heavenly Father, on this day that we remember Saint Ambrose, a shepherd of wisdom and a light of truth, grant us the courage to learn from his example, to seek understanding in Your Word, and to witness our faith with boldness and love. Through his intercession, strengthen our hearts with humility, that we may serve others with compassion, and lead with grace in times of trial. Grant us the wisdom to discern Your will, and the courage to follow it, even when the path is uncertain. We ask this through Christ our Lord, Amen.

By Sophie L. ‘25

Sunday, December 8, 2024 - Second Sunday of Advent

O Lord, we thank You for all the blessings you’ve given us, especially the everlasting gift of Your son. We acknowledge that we are imperfect, but this gives us more reason to rejoice for the coming of Your Son, who overcame sin and allowed us to strive to be whole again. We ask that you continue to watch over us, grant us the gifts of peace, friendship, security, serenity and joy as we strive to be the best versions of ourselves. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

By Kennedy T. ‘25

Monday, December 9, 2024 - Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

O God, Source of all life and goodness, we thank you for the gift of the Blessed Virgin Mary who gave birth to our Savior. Bless us so that we may be inspired by her faith and strive to act as she did with love, courage, and trust. May we always be strengthened by Your love that knows no bounds. We ask this through Christ our Lord, Amen.

By Mackenzie T. ‘26

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 - International Human Rights Day

Gracious God, grant us the grace to live in peace and patience as we journey through this time of waiting. May our hearts be filled with the light of Your love, so that we may share kindness and care with those around us who need comfort and joy. We especially pray for those who are deprived of their rights to live in peace and justice. We ask that You strengthen our faith and help us to see Your presence in every moment. May the Holy Spirit guide us to love more deeply, to serve more humbly, to do justice, that we may reflect Your glory in our lives. Amen.

By Kailee S. ‘25

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

O Heavenly Father, as we are in the second week of Advent, we ask for your peace to fill our hearts and our homes. Help us to prepare our minds and spirits for the coming of Jesus. Guide us in our preparations and help us to focus on the true meaning of this season. May we spread peace and love to those around us and live in harmony with one another. In Jesus' name, we pray, Amen.

By Gabriella V. ‘26

Thursday, December 12, 2024 - Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

O God, through the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe, may you bless and embrace us with her message of hope, unity, and love for all. We ask that you please grant us the grace to follow her example of both humility and faith. May we find strength in her guidance and be inspired to face life’s challenges with unwavering faith and forever trust in Your mercy as she did. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

By Tracy J. ‘25

Friday, December 13, 2024 - Feast of Saint Lucy, Virgin and Martyr

O God, thank you for creating a light of faith in all our lives. May the example of Saint Lucy, patron saint of the blind, remind us that through our good works, we too can be a light in other people’s lives and better our own. May we go throughout today and every day, confident in the knowledge that we, as children of God, are called to have a positive impact on others. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

By Ava S. ‘27

Saturday, December 14, 2024 - Feast of Saint John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the Church

O God, who gave Saint John of the Cross an outstanding dedication to perfect self-denial and love of the Cross, grant that, by imitating him closely at all times, we may come to contemplate eternally your glory. In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen.

By Elizabeth R. ‘27

Sunday, December 15, 2024 - Third Sunday of Advent

O God, Source of life and joy, may we remember to be grateful for the things we have and for the things we give and share especially as we now embark on this third week of advent. May we open our hearts to those who need to be reminded of your love and mercy. Help us to share the joy of your love through thoughts and acts of service this week. May we be filled with joy, gratitude and selflessness as we await the coming of your son. Amen.

By Evita B. ‘27

Monday, December 16, 2024

O God, as we enter this week of joyful hope and preparation, open our hearts to receive Your light. Give us the wisdom and courage to reflect on any future decisions we choose to make this week to allow us to grow in love and joy. May our lives be a testament to Your grace. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

By Izzy R. ‘25

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

O Lord, in this season of waiting, fill us with hope. May we remember the promise of Your coming and the joy it brings. Help us to share that hope with others, especially those who feel lost or alone. We ask this through Christ our Lord, Amen.

By Emma C. ‘25

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

O Lord, fill our spirits with joy this third week of advent. Allow us to appreciate the small gifts around us and all the people who bring light in our life. May we see this light in our dark times and find solitude and comfort in your grace. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

By Eleanor C. ‘26

Thursday, December 19, 2024

Heavenly Father, fill us with joy in Your presence. May we experience the joy of celebrating this season with love and thanksgiving. May we embrace our deepest longings, coming from faith and trust, and spend time to reflect on the first half of the season as we look ahead in joy and anticipation. In your name, we pray, Amen.

By Sahar H. ‘27