Prayer For Educational Institutions

Eternal God Bless all schools, colleges, and universities, that they may be lively centers for sound learning, new discovery, and the pursuit of wisdom; and grant that those who teach and those who learn may find you to be the source of all truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

Respecting one another

God our Father,
you call each of us by name,
and you treasure each of us individually
as though no-one else exists.
Inspire us
to respect and value
each person who comes into our lives this day.
Amen.

I will be busy

O Lord,
you know how busy I must be this day.
If I forget you,
do not forget me.

In time of need

Heavenly Father,in my present need,help me to believe that you are aware of my anxiety and will do what is best for me.Give me the strength to trust you and put the present and future in your hands.Grant this through Christ, our Lord.

For Those Who Are Unemployed

God of compassion, we remember those who suffer want and anxietybecause they have no work. Guide the people of this land to use our wealthso that all may find fulfilling employment and receive just payment for their labour;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For Confidence

Lord, my Saviour, give me at all times a patient heart, so that I may watch and pray under the cross, and, in trust
and confidence, cast all my cares on you; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, now and
forever. Amen.

For Special Intentions

Almighty and loving Father, I thank you for giving St. Gerard to us as a most appealing model and powerful friend. By his example, he showed us how to love and trust you. You have showered many blessings on those who call upon him. For your greater glory and my welfare, please grant me the favors which I ask in his name.

(Here mention them privately)

And you, my powerful patron, intercede for me before the throne of God. Draw near to that throne and do not leave it until you have been heard. O good saint, to you I address my feverent prayers; graciously accept them and let me experience in some way the effects of your powerful intercession. Amen.