Saint Angela Merici (January 27)

Saint Angela Merici, the patron saint of bodily ills, disabled people, handicapped people, loss of parents, physically challenged people, sick people, and sickness, was a great leader in her time. There are many people who are suffering from cancer, diseases, or health problems. Please help them to stay strong through tough times, and that they may be healthy and happy. We pray to you, Oh Lord. Amen.                                                      Erika W.

  

St. Angela Merici empowered many young women and taught them the power of knowledge.    God, please help young women today who are oppressed.  Help them realize that they are valuable and should be treated as such.  Dear Lord, please hear my prayer.  Amen.

    Elizabeth C.



Saint Sebastian (January 20)

St. Sebastian, martyr and follower of Jesus, intercede for us and carry our prayers to the Lord.  We pray that we have your courage and willingness to serve Jesus Christ.  You so bravely died for Him, and we ask, in Jesus’ name, for the same courage to be given to us.  Amen.
                                                           Pierce K.

In the spirit of Saint Sebastian, help us to stay mindful of other people and to be kind to them. Let us pray for those who are homeless and hungry that they may receive food and have a roof over their heads. Watch over those that are seriously ill and help scientist to find a cure for their harmful diseases.  Loving and gracious God, we stand in your eternal light hear this prayer offered you today.
                                                           Steve K.

Saint Sebastian, Patron Saint of Athletes, please protect all athletes from injury so that they may keep the skill that they have and that they will keep their jobs in times of hardship. In this time, we pray to you Lord, Amen. 
                                                                                                                            Austin S.

Mid-January Letters of Acceptance / Chloe's prayer

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In the spirit of Saint Teresa, teach us to serve others in the name of God. Help us make the right decisions in life and do good deeds for others.  Help those who are sick, so they may be healed. Soothe and assure those dealing with destruction in their lives, so that it may feel hope for the future. Comfort and mend the hearts of all dealing with depression or anger in their lives, so that they may become happy again. Spread all of your goodness onto others.  In the name of the loving grace of Saint Therese,  Amen.  

Chloe 

This week will find many in the class thinking about changes that are on the horizon-- for some there was no choice-- the path was set or it was clear.  For others, deciding on a secondary school may be a more difficult decision.  In the years ahead, all inevitably will face challenging choices in life, as well as fleeting moments that test us.  It is the compilation of small and seemingly 'inconsequential' actions that shape us every bit as much as the larger 'life altering' decisions. Situations arise that can distract us from our goals, vocations and works of charity/mercy.  St. Teresa left us with guiding words to help, especially during thorny times-- ...


"People are often unreasonable and self-centered. Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motives. Be kind anyway.
If you are honest, people may cheat you. Be honest anyway.
If you find happiness, people may be jealous. Be happy anyway.
The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway.
Give the world the best you have and it may never be enough. Give your best anyway.
For you see, in the end, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway."

     -- Mother Teresa of Calcutta

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton (January 4)

Almost 300,000 people have died fighting for our country.  May their families and friends be comforted by our loving God.  We pray to the Lord. 

          Bridget B.

 

The many enforced separations from dear ones by death and distance, served to draw Elizabeth's heart to God and eternity. The accepting and embracing of God's will - "The Will," as she called it - would be a keynote in her spiritual life. Elizabeth's deep concern for the spiritual welfare of her family and friends eventually led her into the Catholic Church. (Source: Catholics Online)