O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended You and I detest all my sins, because I dread the loss of heaven and the pains of hell, but most of all because they offend you, my God, who are all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help …
St. Thérèse for Families St. Thérèse, Little Flower of Jesus, by the memory of the love your parents had for you and the affectionate care of your sisters, obtain for my family and for those of the entire world the blessings of a loving and secure home–life. Ask the Lord to fill parents with a …
O Almighty God, who hast given unto me my father and mother, and made them to be an image of Thine authority, and love, and tender watchfulness; and hast commanded me to love, and honour, and obey them in all things: give me grace cheerfully and with my whole heart to keep this Thy law. …
St. Dymphna for Acceptance and Trust Lord our God, you led the holy virgin and martyr St. Dymphna through danger and trial and gave her a glorious crown in heaven. Through her intercession grant that I too may trust in your abiding presence in my time of suffering and trial. Give me the strength I …
St. Michael for One’s Family Heavenly Father, I thank you for the gift of my family and for the many joys and blessings that have come to me through each of them. Help me to appreciate the uniqueness of each while celebrating the diversity of all. Through the intercession of St. Michael, I ask you …
O God, you sent your Son, Jesus, to bring eternal life to those who believe. I join him in praying for laborers for your harvest. May your Holy Spirit inspire men and women to continue his mission through your priesthood, diaconate, religious life and lay ministry. May this same Spirit make known your will for …
