DAILY OPENING PRAYER

Jesus, our Good Shepherd, bless our atrium. Make it a place where children can open their hearts to you. May they grow to love you, and never want to live apart from you. Jesus, our Good Shepherd, who truly knows each of His children by name, aid our parish in every way so that this endeavor may be pleasing to you. Amen 

Day 1:

For Our Holy Father Pope Francis, and Archbishop Timothy Cardinal Dolan, leaders of our faith whose work is to guide the church to fulfill God’s mission and bring us closer to the kingdom of God. 

Gracious God, give the Holy Father and Cardinal Dolan, the grace to be open to your guidance and see the path You have laid before them. We entrust all these hopes, prayers, and needs into the hands of God, our Redeemer. AMEN

Day 2:

For our pastor, Father Palatucci, our parochial vicar, Father Clifford and our Deacon Jerry Cartwright who support us and nurture us in the work we do with the children. May they continue to be a source of strength and encouragement in our work and in their work in our parish. 

Gracious God, give our priests the grace to be open to your guidance and see the path You have laid before them. We entrust all these hopes, prayers, and needs into the hands of God, our Redeemer. AMEN

Day 3:

For the Children Lord, you said, “Let the little children come to me.” May the children of our community open their hearts to you, our Good Shepherd, and grow in their desire to know, love, and serve you. 

Gracious God, give the children the grace to be open to your guidance and see the path You have laid before them. We entrust all these hopes, prayers, and needs into the hands of God, our Redeemer. AMEN

Day 4:

For the Parents Heavenly Father, you designed families to have parents who would love their children and lead them in your ways. Inspire in the hearts of parents here in our community a desire to put you at the heart of their home. 

Gracious God, give the parents the grace to be open to your guidance and see the path You have laid before them. We entrust all these hopes, prayers, and needs into the hands of God, our Redeemer. AMEN

Day 5:

For the Catechists, Good Shepherd, who believe that, Jesus, you are the true teacher. Please send your Holy Spirit to lead us to serve you well and call forth and inspire those who can be trained to serve as catechists. 

Gracious God, give our catechists the grace to be open to your guidance and see the path You have laid before them. We entrust all these hopes, prayers, and needs into the hands of God, our Redeemer. AMEN

Day 6:

For our Assistants and Substitutes, Good Shepherd, so often you speak to your young ones in silence. Help our present and future volunteers to be a helpful presence to the children and aid in cultivating prayerful silence.. 

Gracious God, give our assistants and substitutes the grace to be open to your guidance and see the path You have laid before them. We entrust all these hopes, prayers, and needs into the hands of God, our Redeemer. AMEN

Day 7:

For great love, Jesus, the heart of this ministry is to help your children fall in love with you, their Good Shepherd. May all who are associated with this ministry powerfully feel your great love for them, and in turn have their hearts set on fire with a burning love for you. 

Gracious God, give us all the grace to be open to your guidance and see the path You have laid before us. We entrust all these hopes, prayers, and needs into the hands of God, our Redeemer. AMEN

Day 8:

For Vocations Father, you know well the plans you have for each of your children. In their experience in the Atrium, may seeds for vocations be planted and grow.

Gracious God, give the children the grace to be open to your guidance and see the path You have laid before them. We entrust all these hopes, prayers, and needs into the hands of God, our Redeemer. AMEN

Day 9:

For Renewal Lord, the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd serves to make your presence known. May this ministry foster renewal in the hearts of all those touched so that it spills over to contribute to a renewal of our parish, as well.

Gracious God, give our parishioners the grace to be open to your guidance and see the path You have laid before them. We entrust all these hopes, prayers, and needs into the hands of God, our Redeemer. AMEN

DAILY CLOSING PRAYER

May our good and gracious God grant us the blessings and graces we need to live our lives in accordance with His will and give glory to His holy name. AMEN

Thank you for praying with us!