God of love and justice, St. Paul proclaimed that “there is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” May we be emboldened by your living Word to rid the world of the sin of discrimination in our attitudes and actions. …

Eternal God, source of all life, you have created us in your own divine image. By the power of the Holy Spirit, your Son became flesh and revealed to us the sanctity of all human life. Grant, we implore you: Protect all unborn children; Guide and support all expectant parents; Comfort the aged, the sick, …

St. Patrick, apostle to Ireland, in prayer you heard a call to return to the land of your captivity to share good news. You loved and taught the Irish people, and they turned to the source of your goodness, Jesus Christ. Because of your faithful leadership, Ireland became known as “the land of saints.” We …

God of compassion, as your Son was dying, your faithful servant Veronica wiped his face and offered him comfort. May those facing the end of their earthly life also find loving support as they await the promise of eternal life. Help them restore and strengthen their relationships, that they may go forth from this life …

Merciful God, your daughter, Bernadette, suffered from sickness and poverty for most of her short life. Guided by Mary at Lourdes, she entrusted her care to you by living with humility and prayer. Hear the prayers of those who, like St. Bernadette, endure the pain and uncertainty of illness or misfortune. Grant them the courage …

St. Agatha, We ask for your prayers for women who have been touched by breast cancer, and for their families, who suffer with them. May they adopt your fearlessness in preserving and demonstrating faith in the midst of this trial, and may they come to a closer union with God through Jesus Christ, who suffered …

Loving God, like a mother you gave life to all of creation. In your divine wisdom, you chose Mary to be the mother of your only son and the spiritual mother of all your children. On this Mother’s Day, grant your abundant blessings to our mothers and mother figures. Through the tender intercession of Notre …

O Lord, Jesus Christ, Son of God, we praise you for the gift of motherhood. We offer to you the joys and sorrows, prayers and works of each day we labor in this vocation to which you have called us. Grant us the grace to see Christ in our children and the knowledge that we …

God of the journey, your grace and favor has always been with us as you called us by name before the foundation of the world. Thank you God for your faithful, steadfast love. Jesus traveled from his home to share your good news with all lands. May the Holy Spirit surround all who are going …

All-powerful God of life, your Son experienced the depths of human suffering and remained full of faith and love. His resurrection gives life to the world. Look with compassion on those who experience the loss of good health. Grant them patience and wisdom, and ease all that brings them anxiety. Open them to the support …

Loving God, be near that part of my body or spirit that is in ill health. Allow the doctors, nurses, caregivers, loved ones and myself to trust in Your Presence. Lead and guide all with your wisdom and knowledge. Jesus came to be near the sick and is now near me. May I give Him …

The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother. -Rev. Theodore Hesburgh, CSC

Good and gracious God, we thank you for the gift of motherhood and the joys and blessings it has brought to our lives. It is such a privilege to love and support our children as they grow into the people you have called them to be. In nurturing young life, we ourselves have grown in …

Notre Dame, Our Lady, they call you the “Undoer of Knots.” Turn your eyes to us during our exams, and undo the knots in our minds, that we may think creatively and compellingly in those critical moments. Undo the knots in our bodies, that we may channel stress in good health and with noble composure. …

Almighty ever-living God, when Christ your Son had been baptized in the River Jordan and as the Holy Spirit descended upon him, you solemnly declared him your beloved Son. As he was anointed Priest, Prophet, and King, so may we, your sons and daughters, reborn of water and anointed with the Holy Spirit be a …

God our Father, you are a faithful protector and watchful guardian. We ask for your providing care for our brothers and sisters who are suffering from the effects of natural disasters. Give strength to those who are grieving and injured, and comfort those who have lost property. Protect us and keep us all safe in …

Lord, our God, friend of the lowly, you gave your servant, Saint André Bessette, a great devotion to St. Joseph and a special commitment to the poor and afflicted. Through his intercession help us to follow his example of prayer and love and so come to share with him in your glory. We ask this …

God of love and justice, St. Paul proclaimed that “there is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” As we celebrate your faithful disciple, Martin Luther King, Jr., may we be emboldened by your living Word and by his prophetic …

Dear Jesus, Thank you for giving us (name) to be part of our family. As we celebrate his/her birthday we ask you to always be with him/her as a friend and to guide him/her as he/she grows in the year ahead. (Each person can thank God for a special quality that the birthday person possesses.) …

Loving and gracious God, as we seek to grow professionally, help us to stay faithful to the longings of our hearts, and to discern with wisdom the gifts with which you have blessed us. Bestow upon us a spirit of openness and receptivity, so that we may come to know ourselves, and the values we …

God our Father, you made the family a community of love. Bless our fathers as they follow your Son, Jesus. Let their faith, hope, and love shine in our families, and show us the way to you. Strengthen our fathers as they serve our families and communities. May their example reflect your protective care for …

Dear Lord, I feel so alone. My body, wracked with pain. The hurts of the flesh wound my heart. My spirit brims over with sorrows. My pain, which no one else can really understand, compels me to cry out to You in frustration, in anger, as I experience such powerlessness. Oh, God, how I hate …

God, author of creation, you breathed life into us and know us each by name. You sent your only Son to save us, and you guide us along right paths. As we celebrate another birthday, we rejoice in your gifts of life and love, family and friends. We give thanks for our parents and all …

Dear God, in the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, you give us an example of how to live in our own families, both in times of crisis and during uneventful moments together. Like Joseph, may we hear you speak to us as we guide and protect our family. Like Mary, may we stand …