The first day of school is exciting and terrifying. Here are 3 short prayers to say with your kids in the car line.
1. Guardian Angel Prayer (The Shield)
Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God's love commits me here. Ever this day be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen. Remind them: "You are never alone in that classroom. Or on the playground."
2. Prayer Against Bullying
Jesus, King of Peace, give me courage. Help me to be kind to everyone, even the mean kids. But protect me from harm. If I am afraid, remind me that You are with me.
3. Prayer for Focus (St. Thomas Aquinas)
Grant me, O Lord my God, a mind to know you, a heart to seek you, wisdom to find you, conduct pleasing to you... and hope embracing you.
Pro-Tip: Backpack Blessing
Sprinkle their backpack with Holy Water before they leave. It's a "suit of armor" for their books.
Pack their lunch, but also pack their soul. Get the Back-to-School prayer card on the MyPrayerTower app.
A Prayer for Grace
As you reflect on these spiritual truths, we invite you to join us in this prayer:
"Lord Jesus, we thank You for the wisdom of the Church and the witness of the saints. Grant us the grace to live out our faith with joy and perseverance. May our prayers be a sweet incense rising to Your throne, and may Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Amen."
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