Loved Ones who have Died

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Ike

Almighty Father, as we lift up Ike to you we thank you for the blessing that he is in our family.  Aid Ike with your grace as he strives to be a strong and loving father; help him to be gentle and selfless in the care of his family and children through struggles and joy.  May we seek the intersession of your earthly father, Joseph, for Ike to be blessed with wisdom, patience, and understanding.  In your name we pray. Amen.

Joanna

Lord, we thank you for the precious gift of Joanna in our lives. We know that every good gift comes from You, and that You have given her to us to care for and raise. Help us to release her 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 Joanna into your hands. Amen.

Raissa

Lord, we offer to you our prayers for Raissa.  We thank you for the gift of her presence in our lives.  As a wife and mother, please give her the grace to care for those you've sent into her life, to help them develop the special gifts you've given them.  To continue to model for them how to follow their own paths that you've called them to and to bring their loving wisdom to the world. Amen.

Isaac

Lord Jesus, You welcomed children into your loving arms like they were ambassadors to the kingdom.  Please bless Isaac as we lift him up in prayer to you.  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.  Amen.

Mike

Lord, we thank you for the love you have poured out upon our family and we thank you for the gift of Mike.  Bless him as he lives out his vocation of loving husband and father. Give him the graces he needs this day, and every day, in the workplace and at home. Continue to draw him ever closer to yourself and keep him safe. Amen.

Denise

Loving God we come to you today and ask your special blessings on your daughter,  Denise. We thank you for the wonderful young lady she is. Grant her the graces she needs in every moment of every day, as she lives out her vocation of wife, and continues to follow the path you have laid for her. Draw her ever closer to you and keep her safe. Amen.