Lord, we thank you for the love you have poured out upon our family and we thank you for the gift of Paul. 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. May his life be a witness to your peace, love, and mercy. Lord, teach us all to be generous; to serve you as you deserve; to give and not to count the cost; to fight and not to heed the wounds; to toil and not to ask for rest; to labor and not to ask for reward, save that of knowing that we do your will. Amen.
All-powerful and ever-living God, when Abraham left his native land and departed from his people you kept him safe through all his journeys. Protect John as he continues to serve overseas. Be his constant companion and his strength in every moment of every day, his refuge in every adversity. Guide him, O Lord, that he may balance the demands of work and family life, and draw him ever closer to you each day. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Lord, we offer to you our prayers for Pam. We thank you for the gift of her presence in our lives. As a mother and grandmother, 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 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.
