Light a candle
Lord you are the light of the world.
May your light guide and comfort us. We ask you to bless this candle, and more importantly bless the person who lit the candle. May these lights serve to remind them of your presence. Light brings comfort, warmth and hope. May this comfort, warmth and hope touch the hearts and lives of those seeking comfort during difficult times.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
All intentions are included in our daily Masses and prayers.
Prayer for Strength
Lord, every day I need you,
but especially this day.
I need some extra strength
to face whatever is to come.
This day,
more than any other day,
I need to feel you near me,
to fortify my courage
and to overcome my fear.
By myself I cannot meet
the challenge of the hour.
I need you to sustain me
in all that life may bring.
And so, dear Lord,
hold my trembling hand.
Be with me, Lord this day,
so that I may know
your guiding hand
at work
in everything,
and know
your guiding
presence
with me always.
Amen.
Prayer in Time of Mourning
Praised be God,
the Father of mercies,
and the God of all consolation.
He comforts us in all our afflictions
and enables us to comfort
those in times of trouble.
Lord Jesus, listen to our prayers.
Look with love on your people
who mourn and pray
for their loved one.
Thank you, Father, for all the blessings
You give us in this life.
Help us to comfort each other until we all meet in Christ to be one with you
and our loved ones,
where there will be no more sorrow,
no more weeping, no more pain,
but only peace and joy
for ever and ever.
Amen.
Prayers during Exam time
Prayer Before Study
Lord, give me peace
of mind as I study.
Help me focus on my books and notes,
and keep me from all distractions.
Guide me to make the best use
of this time that is available to me.
Help me to understand what I am studying,
and to remember it when the time comes.
Thank you for the ability to be able to study
and for the many gifts
and talents you have given me.
Help me always to use them in
such a way that they honour you
and do justice to myself.
Amen.
Prayer Before An Exam
Dear Lord,
As I take this exam,
bring back to my mind everything
I have studied and be gracious with
what I may have overlooked.
Help me to remain focussed and calm,
confident in the facts and in my ability,
and firm in the knowledge that
no matter what happens today
you are there with me always.
Help me, not only with this test,
but with the many tests of life
that are sure to come my way.
Amen.