Category: Prayers

Today, we pray for mothers

Lord Jesus, today we pray for the woman who gave birth to each one of us. May her every tear, prayer be answered by You, Almighty God, especially the ones for her family. Help us women become good Christian mothers who put you first and family second. May love and only love be our motto always. We pray that we look at our Heavenly Mother and Saint Anne as role models. On a hard day, let us lean completely on You. Help us bring love and light to many like they are our own family. Bless our spouses and children...

Today, we pray for childless couples

Lord Jesus, today we bring to You all Your children who are longing to hold a baby in their arms. Lord, we pray for mercy. We pray for the grace to trust You and for strength, if the wait has been long. May all marriage beds be kept holy. Forgive all sins couples have committed against their spirit, soul and body. We pray that more and more childless men and women will be open to giving orphans a home. May their cries for an heir be heard, Lord Jesus. Amen.

Today, we pray for the religious

O Jesus, our great High Priest, we pray today for our religious. May our spiritual fathers be guided by the examples of your apostles, Mother Mary and the saints. Give them valiant faith in the face of confusion and conflict, hope in time of trouble and sorrow, and steadfast love for you, for their friends, families, enemies and for all your people throughout the world. May the light of Your truth shine through their lives and their good works. We ardently pray that Your sacred ministers may be clear reflections of Yourself. May they, with every word and deed of...

Today, we pray for those who have caused us harm

Lord Jesus, today we bring to You each and every person who has broken our hearts, injured us physically or emotionally or hurt our dear ones. Lord, we make a decision to forgive. Please take hold of the pieces of our shattered hearts and make them whole again. Pour forth Your Spirit and give us the healing we need so badly. Wipe our tears tonight, when we are totally alone in this pain. Amen.

Today, we pray for our enemies

Lord Jesus, You taught us a valuable lesson about loving those who hate us. We now pray for each person whom we have harmed and who has harmed us in any way, especially the ones who have stabbed our backs. Sweet Jesus, let Your healing and love flow. Let peace be established. May we, Your children, stop hurting each other through our thoughts, words and deeds. Bless each one of our enemies mightily today. Amen.