Visit to Ballymore, Cuskinny, Cobh, Cork with Brother Barry, the site of the former Alexian novitiate.

 

Dear Lord, as we welcome the beginning of August,

We give thanks for the warmth of summer, the long days, and the beauty that surrounds us. We are grateful for the blessings of the past weeks and the opportunities that lie ahead. We ask for your guidance and strength as we navigate this new month. Help us to be mindful of your presence in our lives, and to seek your will in all that we do. Grant us wisdom, patience, and compassion in our interactions with others. Bless our families, friends, and communities. May we be a source of comfort and support to those around us, and may we work together to build a better world. We pray for those who are struggling, for those who are in need, and for those who are facing difficult times. May they find strength and hope in your love.

We offer this prayer with grateful hearts. Amen.

Prayer for vocations.

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