Prayer for the Very Elderly

Prayer of the Very Elderly

 

Blessed are they who understand

my faltering step and shaking hand

Blessed, who know my ears today

must strain to hear the things they say.

Blessed are those who seem to know

my eyes are dim and my mind is slow.

Blessed are those who look away

when I spilled tea that weary day.

Blessed are they who, with cheery smile

stopped to chat for a little while.

Blessed are they who know the way

to bring back memories of yesterday.

Blessed are those who never say

"You've told that story twice today".

Bleassed are they who make it known

that I am loved, respected and not alone.

And blessed are they who will ease the days

of my journey home, in loving ways.

Prayer for the Child in the Womb

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Prayer for the Child in the Womb

Lord Jesus, you are the source and lover of life. Reawaken in us respect for every human life.

Help us to see in each child the marvellous work of our Creator.

Open our hearts to welcome every child as a unique and wonderful gift.

Guide the work of doctors, nurses and midwives.

May the life of a mother and her baby in the womb be equally cherished and respected.

Help those who make our laws to uphold the uniqueness and sacredness of every human life, from the first moment of conception to natural death.

Give us wisdom and generosity to build a society that cares for all.

Together with Mary, your Mother, in whose womb you took on our human nature, Help us to choose life in every decision we take.

We ask this in the joyful hope of eternal life with you, and in the communion of the Blessed Trinity.

Amen.

Our Lady of Knock, pray for us.

All the Saints of Ireland pray for us.

Prayer for Motorists

Prayer for Motorists.

Before I take my place

behind the wheel,

I pray, O Sacred Heart,

guide me on my way.

Virgin Mary, Morning Star.

From every danger guide this car.

Thou Dear Lord, who gave it to enjoy,

Grant that its purpose be to save,

and not destroy. Amen.