Lord Jesus, we pray for missionaries all over the world. Lord, we consecrate each one of them and their families and friends to Your Sacred Heart. We pray in particular for those stuck in faraway lands, surrounded by hostile forces. When troubles and turmoils come, be their strength. Give all of Your missionary servants the humility, simplicity, grace, honesty, dedication and most importantly, Your kind of love – that live up to their calling. Amen.
Lord Jesus, You are all about love, mercy and justice. When the world brands a person as a black sheep, please hold his or her hand. The moment when one of us is labelled something evil, may Your angels rush to our aid. To lift us up and to give us grace and courage. May we able to bear the insults better, knowing that the world did the same to You years ago. May we not judge, lest we be judged ourselves. Heal us, Lord. Amen. Collect: O God, who made the Bishop Saint Cyril of Alexandria an invincible champion...
Lord Jesus, on this day we bring to You our brothers and sisters who are being rammed by this cruellest attack against their souls. We pray that Your heavenly and earthly angels will support them when they are at their lowest. May they always find a friendly hand to hold, pray and bring them back. Break the strongholds of evil. Deliver them right now and forever – by the mighty power of Your Precious Blood, Lord Jesus Christ. Amen Collect: Grant, O Lord, that we may always revere and love your holy name, for you never deprive of your guidance...
Lord Jesus, today we bring to You those who are admitted in hospitals. Jesus, only You can heal them with Your special touch. We also raise their friends, families and carers into Your mighty hands. We specially pray for those who have undergone surgeries or other painful health procedures and are recuperating. May their pain be lessened and their healing quickened. Bless and comfort them, Lord. Amen.
Lord Jesus, today we bring to You individuals, families, couples, friends and organisations suffering from stress. Lord, You are the Lord over our emotions. Make us feel Your presence when we are anxious and disturbed. Clear the clutter and chaos in our lives, with Your Holy Spirit. Bless events where people are struggling with last minute organisation, lack of support, insensitive partners and unkind people. Let Your peace flow. Amen. Collect: Grant, we pray, almighty God, that your family may walk in the way of salvation and, attentive to what Saint John the Precursor urged, may come safely to the...
