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Short uplifting prayer for struggling in school - square - AvePray

Uplifting prayer for struggling in school

Gracious Lord, I pray for wisdom and success in school. The price of academic success is steep, but I fear not because You are with me. Help me understand and digest all my lessons and enjoy the learning process. May I find happiness, inspiration, and growth in school. May I graduate with Your banner held high, for it is only You who can help me attain victory. Amen.

Short prayer for temptation - square - AvePray

Prayer for temptation

In this moment of temptation, guard my heart and strengthen my faith, O Lord Jesus Christ. Perfect in me the graces You have bestowed on Your faithful servant.  Amen.

Short festive Christmas tree prayer for families - square - AvePray

Festive Christmas tree prayer for families

Prince of Peace and Light of the World, as we decorate our Christmas tree and celebrate Your birth, bless our household with hope and prosperity. Use our hands, our table, and our pockets to bless those who are less fortunate than we are. May this season highlight not only Christmas trees and wrapped presents but also the value of generosity, gratitude, and the priceless gift of salvation through You. Amen. 

Short Advent prayers for kids - square - AvePray

Advent prayers for kids

Loving God, as we await Christmas day by celebrating Advent, help us to become patient in waiting. Please teach us to realize that Jesus is the most precious gift You have ever given to the world. May we imitate Him as a child, and may we grow in wisdom and grace. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Short Christmas dinner prayer - square - AvePray

Christmas dinner prayer

O Lord, our most generous and loving God, You have given us Your Son to be our Savior and Lord. His humble birth is the true reason for Christmas. As we gather to partake in this meal, fill our hearts with love and joy. Bring health and blessings to all gathered around this table. May we be nourished by this meal before us. May we continue proclaiming Christ all the days of our life. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Short Christmas prayer of hope - square - AvePray

Christmas prayer of hope

Lord God, Father, and Creator of all, You promised us a Savior. In Your most perfect time, You sent us our Savior in the child Jesus, on that Holy night. As we wait for His coming at Christmas, we ask You to increase our hope. Life may bring us difficulties and challenges but may our hope in You be our constant encouragement. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Short prayer before the Blessed Sacrament - square - AvePray

Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament

My Lord and my God, I firmly believe that You are present in the holiest Sacrament of the altar. I love You above everything. I desire to remain in Your love. Stay with me each moment of my life. I desire to worship You in this Sacrament all throughout my days. You who live forever and ever. Amen.

Short Christmas crib prayer - square - AvePray

Christmas crib prayer

Lord, God of all creation, we gather around our Nativity scene to meditate on the coming of Your Son, the dawn of hope and salvation. Grant that everyone who beholds You in this manger be blessed this Christmas. May it serve as a reminder of the lowly birth of Jesus and inspire us to elevate our hearts to Him, who is God with us and who lives and reigns forever. Amen.

A Short Prayer for Christmas Eve - square - AvePray

A Prayer for Christmas Eve

God our Father, You love us with an everlasting love. Tonight, we eagerly await the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Fill us with the joy of Christmas. May we be blessed with faith and hope. May we always bring the spirit of this season to our brothers and sisters. May Christ find a worthy dwelling in our hearts. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Short Catholic prayer for diabetes - square - AvePray

Catholic prayer for diabetes

Jesus, on the cross, be my strength to carry my cross daily. If it is Your holy will, heal me of this disease. Be my inspiration to live fully amidst my diabetes. Be my hope to love deeply, even in my weakness. Amen.