Prayer Circles

My hopes and prayers are with you today for continued progress.

I pray that those caring for you take the time to truly listen to your needs.

Traditional Irish Blessing

May the road rise to meet you
May the wind be always at your back
The sun shine warm upon your face
The rains fall soft upon your fields
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of his hand.

Nine days of Prayer with Saint Joseph

In the name of the Father,
and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Come to my aid, O God.
O Lord, make haste to help me.

Almighty God, Father of mercies
and giver of all good gifts,
I come before you to honor you
in your saints and ask their help
in my many needs.

You promised those who ask, would receive;
those who seek, would find;
those who knock,
would have the doors opened to them.

Hear the prayers of your church,
grant my requests,
and pardon my sins.
Amen.

Saint Joseph, just and true,
with a father's care
you raised the Child Jesus,
and with a husband's love
you shared your life with Mary, his mother.

I entrust myself to your care
and place in your hands
this request of mine...

(Bring your requests to God)

In quiet Nazareth long ago,
the Holy Spirit spoke to your heart
and you followed God's will
with wonderful faith.

In the quiet of my days,
and in the hard choices I must make,
help me follow the Spirit's guidance
and believe when I cannot see.

(Offer the prayer for the day)

Day One of Prayer with Saint Joseph

O God, guide of those who listen
and helper of those who hear your voice, speak to me, as you did to Saint Joseph, and help me accomplish the things you give me to do.

Day Two of Prayer with Saint Joseph

O God, you love your people
and bless the ordinary lives we quietly live. As you blessed Saint Joseph, bless what I do, however hidden and simple it may be, and let all I do be done with love.

Day Three of Prayer with Saint Joseph

O God, ever faithful,
you remember us always,and in time reveal your blessings. Help me trust in you, as Saint Joseph faithfully trusted,and never let me lose faith
in the wonderful gifts you promise me.

Day Four of Prayer with Saint Joseph

God of families,
bless the family that's mine. Keep us safe from harm, and never let evil come between us. Let peace remain in our hearts.

Day Five of Prayer with Saint Joseph

O God, who loves children,
be kind to our children today. Give them the eyes of faith for seeing far, a loving heart for welcoming life, and a place always at your side.

Day Six of Prayer with Saint Joseph

God of our heavenly home,
bless our home on earth. Let the spirit of Mary and Joseph rest at our table, shape our words and actions, and bring blessing to our children.

I hope that your return home today is peaceful. I will be praying for you this weekend.

Day Seven of Prayer with Saint Joseph

God, our Father,
give your fatherly spirit to those who are fathers now. Like Joseph, give them hearts of devoted love for their wives and children and strength for forgiveness and patience.

Day Eight of Prayer with Saint Joseph

Give shelter, O God,
to those who need it, and bring together families divided. Give us enough to eat, and decent work to earn our bread. Care for us, O God.

Day Nine of Prayer with Saint Joseph

Bless all families, O Lord,
especially those in need. Remembering the life of your Son, we pray for the poor, for those you lack a good home,
for those in exile. Grant them a protector like Joseph, O God.

Mark, I continue to think about you during these days and weeks. I pray that your strength continues to grow and that you gain hope for the future.

You are on my mind this evening and I hope that God grants you and your family a restful evening.

Often, I light candles for you during the day and remember you in my thoughts and prayers.

I hope you continue to heal and grow during the coming days, weeks and months.