Thursday, March 19, 2026

Thursday's Community Prayer asks God to intercede for our community. In a special way today, we also ask for the intercession of our patron, St. Joseph, on the occasion of his Solemnity.

Today's prayer is led by Jade Spears, Director of Mission Integration.

Transcript

Take a moment to quiet yourselves in preparation for community prayer.

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

Heavenly Father, we come before You with humble hearts, on this Solemnity of St. Joseph, our patron, lifting the needs of the dear neighbor, trusting in Your power and mercy. Our response will be, “compassionate God, hear us.”

Lord, help those who are ill in body, mind, or spirit. Grant them healing, strength, and comfort, and bless those who care for them. We pray to the Lord…Compassionate God, hear us.

Lord, give us the courage to choose what is right, even when it's hard. Help us to resist peer pressure and to live with honesty. We pray to the Lord…Compassionate God, hear us.

Lord, help us stay focused, motivated, and committed in our studies. Give us wisdom in our decisions about school, exams, and our future paths. We pray to the Lord…Compassionate God, hear us.

God, comfort those who feel anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed. Bring peace to our minds and hearts and remind us that we’re never alone. We pray to the Lord…Compassionate God, hear us.

Help us grow in our faith and draw closer to You, even when life feels busy or confusing. Teach us to listen for Your voice in our everyday lives. We pray to the Lord…Compassionate God, hear us.

Good and gracious God, we ask that you keep these intercessions and all the intentions we hold silent in our hearts in your loving care. Amen. St. Joseph, Pray for Us.

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