Pray With Us - January 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 Holy Child School at Rosemont

January 2025

Pray With Us

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Wednesday, January 1, 2025 - New Year's Day; The Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God

Lord,
Help us look to Mary as my guide in navigating this life's many ups and downs. Help us seek her peace such that we may rest with You. Mary, please accompany us in my journey to your Son, Jesus.
—Aiden, Grade 45

Thursday, January 2, 2025 - Feast of Saints Basil & Gregory

Lord,
On this Feast of Saints Basil and Gregory let us remember to cherish our friendships. There will be obstacles that we may face, but let love guide us as we face them together.
—Rhys, Grade 4

Friday, January 3, 2025 - Feast of the Most Holy Name of Jesus

Lord our Savior,
Thank you for giving us your one and only son. Thank you also for giving us this beautiful world and everything in it. Help us to be grateful for everything you give us.
Amen.
—Gabriele, Grade 4

Saturday, January 4, 2025

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for this new year and fresh start. Thank you for our lives and all of the opportunities you gave us. We pray to you and hope this new year will be filled with many joyous moments and memories.
—Connor, Grade 4

Sunday, January 5, 2025 - Feast of Saint John Neumann, bishop

Lord,
Bless us on this day to reflect on Saint John Neuman. We thank John for teaching us to follow in God and not judge people by how they look. He taught he led and followed God. If John did it, so can we. John helped both the rich and poor. He treated everyone equally. Lord help us be like John and be a leader not a follower. Amen
—Michael, Grade 4

Monday, January 6, 2025 - Feast of the Epiphany

Lord,
Guide us like you guided the three kings. Help us follow that star to goodness. Let us be pure hearted as Jesus was. Thank you for giving us the gift of him. Amen.
—Georgia, Grade 4

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Loving God,
Thank you for all you do for us. You help us through hard times. You forgive us when we sin. We all thank you for what you do.
—Quinn, Grade 4

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Thursday, January 9, 2025

Loving God,
Please bless us today and throughout this whole year. Please keep us safe and healthy through this new year. Watch over us and give us love. Grant us a fresh start this year. Amen
—Bryn, Grade 4

Friday, January 10, 2025

Holy God,
Please help us to be kind to friends and family, and let us love one another. Let us not hate but love even our enemies. Help us have a fresh start to a new year. Help us have kindness, love, gratitude, happiness, and honesty. Amen
—Ryan, Grade 4

Saturday, January 11, 2025

Giving God,
Thank you for this new year. Thank you for giving us this new year to have a chance to start fresh. Guide us so that we may be examples of your love. Amen
—Lena, Grade 4

Sunday, January 12, 2025 - Baptism of the Lord

Savior,
Thank you for this wonderful day in which we celebrate the Baptism of Jesus. Thank you for blessing us with the gift of new life through him. Thank you for making everyone that is good. Amen.
—Christian, Grade 4

Monday, January 13, 2025

Loving Jesus,
Thank you for this life. Thank you for always being there for us when we are struggling. Let us remember to turn to you in times of good and bad.
—Ava, Grade 4

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Loving God,
You are our savior, our light, and our guide. We hope to be like you one day. Bless us on this day, as we think of you, and as we thank you for all you have done for us.
—Alexandra, Grade 4

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 - Birthday of Cornelia Connelly, foundress of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus in England, 1846

Heavenly Father,
Today we celebrate Cornelia’s birthday. Like Cornelia may we be guide to be more like Jesus and follow in his example of peace and humility.. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
—Harper, Grade 4

Thursday, January 16, 2025

Lord,
We pray for those without shelter this winter as it starts to get cold outside. May they find a warm place to rest. I hope they find caring people that can help them out. Show me how I can be generous to the homeless. In your name, Amen.
—Victoria, Grade 8

Friday, January 17, 2025 - Feast of Saint Anthony of Egypt

Heavenly Father,
Help us to be like Saint Anthony, who gave away his possessions to live a life of prayer and solitude. Help us to have the strength that your servant did, the strength to give what we have to others. Let us live a life of prayer as he did, and strive to do Your will in all things. Amen.
—Luke, Grade 8

Saturday, January 18, 2025

Lord,
As we begin this new year, help us to embrace each day with hope and determination. Guide us to grow in kindness and courage, so we can make a difference in the lives of others. Thank you for always walking with us, no matter what challenges we face. Amen.
—Shane, Grade 8

Sunday, January 19, 2025

Loving and Gracious Lord,
Please protect us and help us on our journey. May we help all those who are struggling and are being treated unfairly. Let us open our eyes to the truth that is right before us, but is shrouded in darkness. Help us push through the darkness and reach the light. Amen.
—Marcus, Grade 8