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Daily Prayers for an end to the Coronavirus Pandemic
Today we pray for those teachers must find new and creative ways to teach their students, and to remain connected to them.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord, Have Mercy. Lord, Have Mercy.
Christ, Have Mercy. Christ, Have Mercy.
Lord, Have Mercy. Lord, Have Mercy.
Lord, Hear Us. Lord, Hear Us.
Lord, Graciously Hear Us. Lord, Graciously Hear Us.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed by thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory Be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
A reading from the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians.
I give thanks to my God always on your account for the grace of God bestowed on you in Christ Jesus, that in him you were enriched in every way, with all discourse and all knowledge, as the testimony to Christ was confirmed among you, so that you are not lacking in any spiritual gift as you wait for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ. He will keep you firm to the end, irreproachable on the day of our Lord Jesus [Christ]. God is faithful, and by him you were called to fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Lord, you know we are suffering in many ways because of the afflictions caused by the COVID-19 virus. We pray today for those teachers who must teach students who are no longer in front of them. Help to ease their anxiety and the anxiety of their students during this difficult time.
Lord, for the teachers who are filled with anxiety, Let them learn of your love and peace.
Lord, for the teachers who struggle with technology, Let them learn of your love and peace.
Lord, for the teachers who are worried about their students, Let them learn of your love and peace.
Lord, for the teachers who are worried about themselves, Let them learn of your love and peace.
Lord, for the teachers who are worried about their families, Let them learn of your love and peace.
Lord, for the teachers who must teach from home and care for their own children, Let them learn of your love and peace.
Lord, for the teachers who need support to continue to learn, Let them learn of your love and peace.
Lord, for the teachers whose homelife may not be safe, Let them learn of your love and peace.
Lord, for the teachers who worry about students who do not have enough food at home, Let them learn of your love and peace.
Lord, for the teachers who miss their students, Let them learn of your love and peace.
Lord, for the teachers who are concerned about the interruption of their students learning, Let them learn of your love and peace.
Lord, for the teachers who feel isolated, Let them learn of your love and peace.
Lord, for teachers who worry about students missing out on important things, Let them learn of your love and peace.
Lord, for teachers who feel unprepared to teach, Let them learn of your love and peace.
Lord, for teachers who find it difficult to focus, Let them learn of your love and peace.
Lord, for teachers who care for older parents at their home, Let them learn of your love and peace.
Lord, for teachers who worry about not being able to be effective with remote teaching and learning, Let them learn of your love and peace.
Lord, for teachers that they may help to create routine for their students, Let them learn of your love and peace.
Lord, for teachers who do not feel supported, Let them learn of your love and peace.
Lord, for teachers who live in poverty, Let them learn of your love and peace.
Lord, for teachers who live alone, Let them learn of your love and peace.
Lord, for teachers who feel overwhelmed, Let them learn of your love and peace.
Lord, for teachers who worry about students who do not have adequate resources, Let them learn of your love and peace.
Lord, for teachers who worry about their students who are ill, Let them learn of your love and peace.
Lord, for teachers who feel inadequate, Let them learn of your love and peace.
Lord, for teachers who miss the connection with colleagues, Let them learn of your love and peace.
Lord, for teachers who need rest, Let them learn of your love and peace.
Lord, for teachers who feel the burdens their students face, Let them learn of your love and peace.
Lord, for teachers who are sad, Let them learn of your love and peace.
Lord, for teachers who need extra support, Let them learn of your love and peace.
Lord, for teachers who are depressed, Let them learn of your love and peace.
Lord, for teachers dealing with medical issues, Let them learn of your love and peace.
Lord, for teachers who do not know how to reach out for help, Let them learn of your love and peace.
Lord, for teachers who find day to day life at home to be a struggle, Let them learn of your love and peace.
Lord, for teachers who do not know how to cope, Let them learn of your love and peace.
A Litany of Saints
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, pray for us.
Our Lady of Knock, pray for us.
Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us.
St. Albert the Great, pray for us.
St. Joseph, pray for us.
St. Sebastian, pray for us.
St. Francis of Assisi, pray for us.
St. Maximilian Kolbe, pray for us.
St. Thomas Aquinas, pray for us.
St. Margaret of Scotland, pray for us.
St. Bonaventure, pray for us.
St. Francis de Sales, pray for us.
St. Scholastica, pray for us.
St. Cosmas, pray for us
St. Gemma Galgani, pray for us.
St. Damian, pray for us.
St. Ursula, pray for us.
St. Aloysius Gonzaga, pray for us.
St. Gregory the Great, pray for us.
St. Giles, pray for us.
St. Jude, pray for us.
St. John Baptist de la Salle, pray for us.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, pray for us.
St. Martin de Porres, pray for us.
St. Therese of Lisieux, pray for us.
St. Frances Cabrini, pray for us.
From all sickness, deliver us O Lord.
From all suffering, deliver us O Lord.
From all pain, deliver us O Lord.
From all illness, deliver us O Lord.
From all chronic conditions, deliver us O Lord.
From all infections, deliver us O Lord.
From all injuries, deliver us O Lord.
From all struggle, deliver us O Lord.
From all disease, deliver us O Lord.
From all anxiety, deliver us O Lord.
From all fear, deliver us O Lord.
From a feeling of helplessness, deliver us, O Lord.
From all worry, deliver us O Lord.
From all sadness, deliver us O Lord.
From all depression, deliver us O Lord.
From all despair, deliver us O Lord.
From all temptation, deliver us O Lord.
From all sin, deliver us O Lord.
From all oppression, deliver us O Lord.
From all poverty, deliver us O Lord.
From all selfishness, deliver us O Lord.
From all callousness, deliver us O Lord.
From all indifference to those in need, deliver us O Lord.
(Please pause to pray for specific intentions and people.)
Let us pray.
Dear God, We know that the beginning of wisdom occurs when we recognize you as the source of all wisdom. You have given us all so many gifts. During this time of pandemic, help those who are now faced with teaching in new ways. Help those teachers who feel so much anxiety about technology and online learning. Help to calm their fears and worries. Help them to pray for their students. Help them to focus on you, the source of all wisdom, and to do their best. Help them to recognize the care and concern they have already given their students, and help them to know that they are never alone, for you are always with them in all they do. We ask this prayer in the name of your Son Jesus who lives with you and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.
May almighty God bless us, protect us from all evil and bring us safely to everlasting life. Amen.
