Pray With Us - September 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 and faculty from Holy Child Academy, Old Westbury, NY

September 2024

Pray With Us

Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
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8	9	10	11	12	13	14
15	16	17	18	19	20	21
22	23	24	25	26	27	28
29	30

Sunday, September 1, 2024

Thank you God for the amazing beaches.
They are so warm and feel so good.
The waves are so powerful and fun to play in.
We feel Your love and presence while being a part of Your creation. Amen

—Lucy P., Grade 6

Monday, September 2, 2024

God,
Thank you for the sunset and beach.
It is a beautiful sight when they are together.
The ocean sounds and the warm sand is relaxing.
Through the sun’s rays we feel Your warm love all over.
Thank you God. Amen

—Aleeyah R., Grade 6

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 - Feast of St. Gregory the Great , Pope and Doctor of the Church

Holy Father,
Help us to follow in St. Gregory’s footsteps and always love You and the
poor of this world.
Help guide us so we can do Your will. Amen.

—Francis C., Grade 7

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Lord, You bless us each day with a school that cares.
Teachers who are devoted to showing us Your love.
Friends who try hard to follow Your ways.
How blessed are we that we have parents who want
us to be a part of such a faith filled community.
Thank you.

—Grade 7 Class

Thursday, September 5, 2024

Heavenly Father, let us enjoy this new school year.
Let it be full of hope, laughter, love, and let it be full of wishful moments.
In Your name we pray. Amen.

—Madison F., Grade 8

Friday, September 6, 2024

Jesus,
Thank you for the best summer ever!
Thank you, for our families, cousins and friends.
Jesus, You sacrificed Yourself for us and we are sorry for our sins.
And because You did, we have a great life.
Keep us safe, happy and healthy.

—Madeline M., Grade 4

Saturday, September 7, 2024

O Lord,
Thank you for the sky and the colors that run through it.
Thank you for the cool crisp air and the howling wind.
Thank you for the light of the day and the darkness of night.
The colors are inspiring and beautiful.
Thank you for the twinkling stars and the glowing moon.
Thank you Lord for the sky.

—Colleen O., Grade 6

Sunday, September 8, 2024 - Feast of the Birth of Mary, the Blessed Mother

Blessed Mother, as we celebrate Your birth we ask for peace and hope in our world and our own hearts. Help us to spread peace, love, hope and joy to Your Church and all who we encounter. Amen

—Mrs. Kelly, Teacher

Monday, September 9, 2024

Holy Father, as we embark into this new school year,
may You bless our minds, hearts, and actions.
Let Your light shine a path in our academic journey. Amen

—Cecelia B., Grade 7

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

O Lord,
Help those in need and those who don't have a home. Help hungry kids around the world. Give them food or a person willing to help them.

—Patrick B., Grade 8

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Father,
We pause to remember the great losses and courageous acts of September 11th.
We ask You to lift up those who are still affected; families of the victims, police officers, firemen, first responders and all who were involved.
We ask that You keep our schools, families and friends safe. Amen

—Grade 7 Class

Thursday, September 12, 2024

O Lord,
We ask for a wonderful school year.
We ask that it be filled with happiness and forgiveness.
We ask this in Your name. Amen

—Francis C, Grade 7

Friday, September 13, 2024

God, please bless us and watch over us on this day.
Forgive us for our sins as we forgive others.
Help us spread love to others.
Thank you for this new school year and all you give to us. Amen

—LJ, Grade 7

Saturday, September 14, 2024 - Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

O God, thank you for this life filled with happiness and light. Because of your sacrifices, we live in peace. You make us bright in dark times, you fill our lives with joy. You are our well-being and hope. Thank you.

—Philip D., Grade 8

Sunday, September 15, 2024 - Feast of our Lady of Sorrows (a favorite feast of Cornelia Connelly)

Father, today we remember the steadfastness with which Mary participated in the suffering and death of her son. On this day we pray for all those who need strength and courage as they confront the challenges in their lives. Amen

—Mrs. Kelly, Teacher

Monday, September 16, 2024 - Feast of St. Cornelius

Father, today we celebrate St Cornelius, who prayed and understood that following You often takes humility. Make us humble, prayerful people who follow your teachings so we can be good examples for others. In Your name we pray. Amen.

—Mrs. Falce, Teacher

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Father, today we remember the steadfastness with which Mary participated in the suffering and death of her son. On this day we pray for all those who need strength and courage as they confront the challenges in their lives. Amen.

—Mrs. Kelly, Teacher

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Loving Father,
As we begin a new school year we ask for You to strengthen the faith of all who walk through our doors; the teachers, students and parents.
Help us to be open minded and eager to learn.
Help us to see new opportunities and to accept new challenges.
Guide us to live out Your will each day. Amen

—Mrs. Kelly, Teacher

Thursday, September 19, 2024

O God,
Bless the sun, the rain, the day and the night.
Bless the days be perfect for beach days, bike riding, and sticky popsicles.
Bless the oceans and lakes, the sand and the grass.
Bless summer and what is left of it to come.

Lauren M., Grade 7