Wednesday, August 18, 2010

GUARDIAN ANGEL PRAYER AND BLESSINGS

 I wanted to share with you my favorite Guardian Angel Prayer. This prayer is a wonderful prayer to teach your children or loved ones.  Guardian angels are documented in the Bible and have been known to bring many blessings.  Angels have been known to bring messages, bring protection and also be looking down upon people guiding them or giving direction in difficult situations.

Matthew 18:10"See that you do not look down on one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven.

Luke 19:10  The angel answered and said to him, "I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news.

Act 12:15  They said to her, "You are out of your mind!" But she kept insisting that it was so. They kept saying, "It is his angel."

Revelation 8:2  And I saw the seven angels who stand before God, and seven trumpets were given to them.


 GUARDIAN ANGEL PRAYER
Guardian Angel from heaven so bright, 
Watching beside me to lead me aright, 
Fold thy wings round me, and guard me with love, 
Softly sing songs to me of heaven above.
Amen.
 
  

  
GUARDIAN ANGEL PRAYER FOR FRIENDS
Guardian Angel,
watch over those whose names you can read in my heart.
Guard over them with every care
and make their way easy and their labours fruitful.
Dry their tears if they weep;
sanctify their joys;
raise their courage if they weaken;
restore their hope if they lose heart,
their health if they be ill,
truth if they err,
repentance if they fail.




Monday, August 16, 2010

SAINT PEREGRINE -SAINT KNOWN TO HELP WITH CANCER

 Saint Peregrine is a very well known Saint who has been known to help fight and cure cancer.
 Here is the famous Cancer Prayer that can be said by any one who has cancer.
 Many times those suffering from cancer feel very helpless. A rosary is a wonderful Gift that helps to give hope and faith during a serious illness such as Cancer. I believe first and foremost that God is the ultimate Healer but many Saints can aide in helping to bring our prayers and requests to the Lord God.

A Prayer to St. Peregrine for One Suffering from Cancer

Dear St. Peregrine, I need your help. I feel so uncertain of my life right now.
This serious illness makes me long for a sign of God's love.
Help me to imitate your enduring faith when you faced the ugliness of cancer and surgery.
Allow me to trust the Lord the way you did in this moment of distress.

I want to be cured, but right now I ask God for the strength to bear the cross in my life.
I seek the power to proclaim God's presence in my life despite the hardship,
            anguish and fear I now experience.

O Glorious St. Peregrine, be an inspiration to me and petitioner of those needed
                                                        graces from our loving Father. Amen.

If you or a loved one are in need of a Saint Peregrine Rosary you can get one and a portion of the sale goes to help sick children.







May God our Father Bless you and Heal you and all those you love.


Thursday, August 12, 2010

How to Incorporate Spirituality in your Childrens daily Life

 I am a mother of two boys and have always felt that making sure that they have a  strong belief in God was very important. I find myself often observing that many Religious Family traditions have fallen to the way side in this busy world today due to time constraints. In many house holds both parents must work in order to keep food on the table. Many times families do not attend regular church services or send their children to Sunday school to learn the importance of the Bible and God. I feel that children are very impressionable and the values and traditions that we pass on in our daily life will remain with them forever. I feel that with out the presence of God in a child's life they may go down a wrong path and have a troubled life. With out the knowledge of God there is no sense of right or wrong, Good or Evil. There is no sorrow or guilt when doing some thing wrong other than the form of punishment.
 Although we live busy lives we must remember to take time to honor God daily. He must have a place in our homes and in our Hearts.

One of the ways we can help teach children to Honor God our Father is by saying daily grace prior to meals.  Another way is to say good night prayers as these are traditions that will be passed along from one generation to another.
 In my home since my boys were young I have always had prayer candles. I keep them on hand at all time and have asked my boys as teens to please pray and light them. The presence of these candles brings a sense of hope and faith. 
 Holy Water and Holy oil is another great way to bless your children prior to saying good night prayers. You can give each of your children their own bottle for night prayers. This is a gift and practice that makes them feel safe and feel the presence of God prior to falling asleep.
 You can also bless your children or loved ones when they are sick. This teaches them that with prayer and God's help they can be healed as it says in the Bible.

 I have always surrounded my home with Religious Statues, Crucifix, and Religious prints. It is a constant reminder of the importance of God in our daily lives. Even as we are busy we will see Jesus or Mary's loving face and it is a reminder that they are always with us and how we should live our lives trying to honor them both. 
 Young children and teens need to know that when life becomes difficult or times are trying that God is the one to turn to instead of using drugs and alcohol as and escape. 
 We all need love, we all need hope and most of all we need to know that with God any thing is possible.


"I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me"
  Philippians 4:13