Faith is the core value that distinguishes the Catholic Women’s League from other women’s organizations
† Members spiritual growth and renewal is the heart of the League and the essence of its existence
† Councils are encouraged to offer activities that enrich members spiritual growth and promote evangelization in the parish and community
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League Prayer
We humbly pray You,
O God our Father, to bless
The Catholic Women’s League of Canada.
Bless our beloved country,
our homes and families.
Send your Holy Spirit upon us
to give light to our minds
and strength to our wills
that we may know and fulfill
your great law of charity.
Teach us to share with others
at home and abroad,
the good things You have given us.
This we ask through our Lord Jesus Christ
and the intercession of our patroness,
Our Lady of Good Counsel.
Amen.
Here I am Lord, send me.
Heavenly Father,
Through the ages, you have called many to serve you.
Abraham, Sarah and Samuel; Martha, Mary and Elizabeth,
As well as countless men and women throughout the ages.
All were different, and each brought unique gifts to your service.
Now today, we too hear your call to come and follow, to bring our gifts to your service.
Help us, O Lord to make our reply, “Here I am Lord, Send me” with full and generous hearts,
in order that we may be your instruments in the building of your Kingdom.
We ask that you hear and answer our prayers through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Bishop Wayne Lobsinger
Prayer for Christian Family Life
God, our Father
We are brothers and sisters in Jesus your son,
one family in the Spirit of your love.
Watch over our homes today.
Give to all children the daily bread and love they need.
Help adolescents discover meaning in their lives,
help couples grow in love and fidelity.
Guide all parents in the education of their children.
Fill the hearts of grandparents with peace
and tenderness toward their grandchildren.
Bless us with the joy of love.
Make us patient and kind, gentle and generous,
welcoming to those in need.
Help us to live Your forgiveness and peace.
Increase our faith, strengthen our hope.
Make us always grateful for the gift of life we share.
Help us discover in the Holy Family of Nazareth
a real model of family life in the spirit of the Gospel.
Amen.
Written by Gloria McLaren and Barbara Quinn