For Peace in The Family

Our family is the circle of friends and loved ones that surround our lives… those with whom we share, suffer, relate, and celebrate. One of the beautiful things about being a part of God’s Church is that we are also a part of a greater, universal family…

There are times when our family life may become stressed – we can ask God’s blessing upon us and upon those with whom we share our lives…

Lord Jesus,

My family needs Your help today. We need Your peace and tranquility, an end to discord. Give us strength and compassion to understand each other, wisdom and love to help each other, and the trust and patience we need to live peacefully together. Grant that, through the intercession of Your mother, Mary, and St. Joseph, our family too may become a holy family, a family that works together as one, a family that embraces peace and love, a family whose members are dedicated to each other and to You.

Amen

A Prayer of Healing

Being in need of healing is not just about physical healing or medical cures. It can also mean that we need God’s love to fill areas of our life that feel empty or dark. We can go through seasons in our lives that feel difficult or lonely – these are times when a prayer for healing might help…

Lord,

You invite all who are burdened to come to You. Allow Your healing hand to heal me. Touch my soul with Your compassion for others. Touch my heart with Your courage and infinite love for all. Touch my mind with Your wisdom, that my mouth may always proclaim Your praise. Teach me to reach out to You in my need, and help me to lead others to You by my example.

Most loving Heart of Jesus, bring me health in body and spirit that I may serve You with all my strength. Touch gently this life which You have created, now and forever.

Amen