Ralph

Dear Lord, we ask your blessing on Ralph this day. We thank you for the gifts he has brought to our family and for the love that he and Denise share. Continue to draw them closer together and closer to you as they live out their vocation of husband and wife, and give him the graces he needs each day. Amen.

Joseph

Lord, we lift up Joseph to you as we thank you for the blessing he is to our family. Give us calm strength and patient wisdom as he is brought up in the faith; that we may teach him to love whatever is just and true and good, following the example of our Savior, Jesus Christ. As he grows, may he come to know and understand the love of God for him in a deeper way each day. Amen.

Lolo

O God, who in your unspeakable providence chose blessed Joseph to be the spouse of your most holy Mother, grant, we beseech you that he may intercede for the prayerful intentions we offer for Lolo.  Just as St. Joseph was delighted by the Holy Family, so your servant Lolo delights in the family you have blessed him with. May you continue to bless him abundantly and grant him your grace.  Amen.

August

Lord, we thank you for the precious gift of August in our lives. We know that every good gift comes from You, and that You have given him to us to care for and raise. Help us to release him into Your protection, guidance, and counsel. For us not to live in fear of possible dangers, but in the joy and peace of knowing that You are in control. We rely on You for everything, and this day we trust and release August into Your hands. May he grow ever closer in relationship to you, Amen.