Prayer for the Unborn

We pray to Jesus
That unborn children may have the gift of life
   Suffering Christ hear us.
That laws be passed to protect
The right to life of the unborn
   Suffering Christ hear us.
That our nation return to reverence
And respect for all life
   Suffering Christ hear us.
That God answer the prayers of those women
Who seek the gift of motherhood
   Suffering Christ hear us.
That mothers who are unable to keep their babies
Choose the gift of adoption
And give others the chance to share
The gift of love
   Suffering Christ hear us.

Prayer in Times of Tragedy

   Lord, as our world reels because of tragedy, I ask you in your great goodness, to hasten the healing. Death and desolation have robbed us all of our joy and innocence. Suffering has touched everyone, especially the children. Enter into every broken heart. loving Father. Bring mercy, compassion, and wholeness. Rising out of the destruction, and senseless loss, let your people find a new strength and determination to carry on.


We remember the Sandy Hook 26

The children:

Charlotte Bacon
Daniel Barden
Olivia Engel
Josephine Gay
Ana Marquez-Greene
Dylan Hockley
Madeleine Hsu
Catherine Hubbard
Chase Kowalski
Jesse Lewis
James Mattioli
Grace McDonnell
Emilie Parker
Jack Pinto
Noah Pozner
Caroline Previoli
Jessica Rekos
Avielle Richman
Benjamin Wheeler
Allison Wyatt

The Adults:

Rachel Davino
Dawn Hochsprung
Anne Marie Murphy
Lauren Rousseau
Mary Sherlach
Victoria Soto

Also:
Nancy Lanza

May there be healing and comfort for the broken hearts of the parents and families. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.

Prayer of Reparation

Jesus, have mercy on me
Oh God, forgive me for all the sins of my life
The sins of my youth, and the sins of my age
The sins of my body, and the sins of my soul
The sins I have confessed, and the sins I have forgotten
The sins against others in thought, word, and deed.
My sins of omission.
Oh my God, I am sorry for all my sins,
because you are so good, and I will not sin again,
with the help of God.
God be merciful to me a sinner
Jesus. convert sinners, save the dying, deliver all souls.

Holy Spirit Prayer

   Holy Spirit, we ask for an outpouring of your graces, blessings, and gifts, upon those who do not believe, that they may believe. Upon those who are doubtful or confused, that they may understand. Upon those who are lukewarm or indifferent, that they may be transformed. Upon those who are constantly living in a state of sin, that they may be converted. Upon those who are weak, that they may be strengthened. Upon those who are holy, that they may persevere.

Purity Prayer

   O, Jesus, most pure Savior of mankind, in fulfillment of my baptismal promises, I pledge to live the virtue of chastity according to my state of life. Grant me the grace to keep me pure in all my thoughts, words, and actions. Give me the strength to avoid the persons, places, and things, which would cause temptation to me. May I always respect my body as a temple of God, and have a holy fear of falling from your grace.

Marriage Prayers

   Lord Jesus. grant that my spouse and I may have a true and understanding love for each other. Grant that we may both be filled with faith and trust. Give us the grace to live with each other in peace and harmony. May we always bear with one another's weaknesses and grow from each other's strengths. Help us to forgive one another's failings, and grant us patience, kindness, cheerfulness, and the spirit of placing the well-being of one another ahead of one's self.  May the love that brought us together mature with each passing year. Bring us both ever closer to you through our love for each other. Let our love grow to perfection. Amen


   Gracious Lord, you have blessed me with my dear husband. I thank you and ask you to keep him in your constant care. Help him in his trials, comfort him in his worries. Grant me the grace to be a loving partner, to share his sorrows and joys. Keep me faithful to him with love and respect. And dear Lord, grant that our life together on earth will lead us to heaven, there to enjoy your holy company forever. Amen.

Prayers for Today's Troubled Times

For persecuted  Christians, especially in North Korea, China, Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Nigeria.

For those wrongfully imprisoned and for hostages.
   
   Saeed Abedini
   Mohammed Ali Dadkhah
   Asia Bibi
   Bob Levinson
   Warren Weinstein
   
For the protection of children, especially in Kenya, Syria, Pakistan, and Nigeria.

For those who grieve, especially parents who have lost children
   Mothers and children in Syria
   Parents and family of the Sandy Hook 26
   Denise Richard, with a severe brain injury who lost son Martin, 8, at Boston Marathon
   Ashley Moser, who was paralyzed and lost daughter Veronica, 6, at Aurora theater

For those in financial need

For those hungry, homeless, and suffering in the world
   
   Somalia
   N. Korea
   Sudan
   Congo
   Syria
   Haiti
   Nigeria
   Ukraine
   Kenya

For kindness and compassion to children and animals

For those in crisis pregnancies

For groups that work to promote life
   Crisis Pregnancy Centers
   American Life League
   Human Life Alliance
   Virtue Media
   The Nurturing Network
   Good Counsel
   Aid to Women Center
   Maggie's Place

For those lonely, rejected, depressed, and suicidal

For atheists and agnostics to give God a chance

For peace, harmony, and healing in marriages and families

For salvation of family members and the lost

For the sick and suffering

For those with AIDS, Cancer, and Ebola

For those dying with no one to pray for them

For those dying who do not know Jesus

For those paralyzed

For those who have lost limbs
   Boston Marathon victims
   Soldiers
   Lauren
   Logan
   Aimee
   Bella
   Yeney
   Amy
   Noah
   Brandon

For Joni and Friends Ministry

For those with chronic illness
   ALS
   MS
   Lupus
   Addison's
   Sarcoidosis

For those with drug, alcohol, gambling, and pornography addictions

For an end to mass shootings, especially in schools

For deliverance from the New Age, A Course in Miracles, and Marian Apparitions

For the lukewarm and backslidden

For those who have not accepted Jesus

For the gospel to reach all the world

For the protection of children

For soldiers dealing with PTSD, TBI, loss of limbs, suicidal ideation, and homelessness

For refugees

For people to spend more time on the Bible, prayer, and church and less time on Facebook, twitter, and television

For a U-turn for those on the broad road that leads to destruction

For prevention of murder-suicides

For strength, courage, and perseverance, for those who will live through the great tribulation