O God, who bring light to your Church through the learning of the Priest Saint Bede, mercifully grant that your servants may always be enlightened by his wisdom and helped by his merits.Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever
Lord Jesus, today we bring to You all the families in the world. Lord, the evil one is destroying families and close relationships. We pray that families, friendships are protected and that strife is routed in Your mighty name. May those who are in relationships, families learn the importance of praying – together and for each other. And through the power of that prayer, may we always live in physical proximity, emotional togetherness and Your kind of love. Amen.
Lord Jesus, today we surrender to You those among us who are struggling in our marriages. We pray that husbands and wives will truly and sincerely love, honour and cherish this special gift from You. Let forgiveness and humility take the place of resentment and ego. May homes be filled with the power and grace of God and may any hurts be washed away by Your precious blood. May their children experience Your healing touch too. Bind these couples together with the eternal cords of Your love. Amen.
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, today we bring to You those who are grieving – those struggling with mute pain and suffering due to irreparable loss. Jesus, only Your Holy Spirit can heal our grief – some affected by death, end of relationships, illnesses and crisis. Come into our situations and be our peace. Let us know that earth truly has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Amen.
