Category: Prayers

Today, we pray for the critically ill

Lord Jesus, we pray for those among us and our families and dear ones, who are now in a critical state. Only You, the Divine Healer, can give people the complete and instant healing for our spirits, souls and bodies. We pray that Your Spirit rouses the ill ones and comforts those who are in pain over them. May no one go away from Your presence, unhappy or suffering. Heal the sick, sweet Jesus. May our lives become great witnesses of Your healing touch. Amen.

Today, we pray for our relatives

Lord Jesus, we surrender to You today members of our extended family. We pray that illnesses and strife within our homes are healed, relationships washed in Your Precious Blood and mended. May we learn to love them as our own, as You decided they should be our own. May every negative thought and sickness be surrendered at the foot of Your cross today. Bless our dear ones to come closer to You and to each other. May we always bless and never curse each other. Let Your love flow into and through our family tree daily. Amen.

Today, we pray for greater honour to be given to Your Holy Name

Lord Jesus, today we consecrate ourselves and our own – to Your Sacred Heart and claim the protection of Your Precious Blood and Your Holy Name. May Your Holy Name always be given the honour it is due and more. We ask Your forgiveness for the times we have spoken Your Name in vain. Let heaven and earth acknowledge its awesome power and protection at all times. When we utter it, let it be with deep love and veneration. Amen.

Today, we pray for the judged

Lord Jesus, we bring to Your Cross those who are judged the harshest by each one of us – the Pharisees of today. The tattooed stranger, the friend/relative who has fallen out of favour, the sulky colleague, the temperamental boss, the whining elder, the insensitive partner, the cutting friend, the alcoholic, the gossipy neighbour and many more faces we meet daily…may we see them all as You see them, holy and perfect creations in an imperfect world. Let us not judge, lest we be judged by You. Forgive and heal us, each time before we even think of lifting our...

Today, we pray for our fathers

Lord Jesus, we pray that You bless all the fathers and father figures in this world. Guide them to become good role models and the epitomes of love, hard work, integrity, dedication and honesty to their families. Let them truly know that the greatest they can do for their own children is to love their mothers. Help them to be a father like You are. Give them Your grace and patience to handle life Your loving way. Amen.