PRAYERS

Prayer to Our Lady of Good Counsel

God of heavenly wisdom,
you have given us Mary,
Mother of Jesus, to be our guide and counselor. 
Grant that we may always seek her motherly help in this life
and so enjoy her blessed presence in the life to come.

O Mother of Good Counsel, patroness of the National council of Catholic Women,
intercede for us, that we may be wise, courageous, and loving leaders of the Church.
 Help us, dear mother, to know the mind of Jesus, your son. 
May the Holy Spirit fill us with reverence for God’s creation,
and compassion for all God’s children. 
May our labors of love on earth enhance the reign of God
and may God’s gifts of faith and living hope prepare us
for the fullness of the world to come.

Amen

JDCCW 60th  Anniversary Prayer 

                        
Loving and precious God,
we the women of the Joliet Diocesan Council of  Catholic Women
are filled with gratitude,  thanksgiving, joy , and praise
as we celebrate our 60th Anniversary.
You have given us many gifts over these years,
especially the gift of empowering our membership to share in  service, spirituality,
and leadership through our talents,
time, work and support of one another.
For all of these abundant gifts, we thank you.            
    We ask that you continue to be with us in all ways,
strengthening our minds and  matter
in which to continually serve you better.

Be with us in our future challenges
and bless all of our CCW members,
our moderators and our Bishops.
 Help us to support one another in peace and justice,
to have compassion for the unborn, the poor, the homeless,
the hungry, the elderly and all those needing our help.
Empower us to be life givers and caregivers in all our activities.
Help us to recognize and do Your will.                                         
  May we receive blessings, inspiration, and creativeness,
in the name of God the Father,
Jesus the Son and through the workings of the Holy Spirit.
And, may Mother Mary, as Our Lady of Good Counsel,
pray for us and help guide all of our endeavors.

 
Amen     

            
Prepared by Barbara Garavalia, 60th Anniversary Chair- 2009

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