Find Peace and Strength in Prayers
Prayer is the heart of our faith and the soul’s connection to God. At Joseph Nakirebe, Sub-Parish, we welcome you to experience the power of prayer, find solace in moments of silence, and seek God’s grace together as a community.
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who wander through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
Heavenly Father, I come before You with an open heart, ready to surrender all that I am and all that I have. I lay down my fears, my burdens, and my plans at Your feet, trusting in Your perfect will. Help me to let go of control and allow You to lead me in Your path of peace and purpose. Strengthen my faith to follow where You guide, and grant me the grace to embrace Your will with humility and trust. In Your loving hands, I place my life, knowing that You are with me always. Amen.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the gift of our priests, who dedicate their lives to serving You and guiding Your people. Bless them with wisdom, strength, and courage as they shepherd Your flock. Fill them with Your Spirit, that they may preach Your Word with truth and compassion, and lead with humility and grace. Protect them from all harm, and renew their hearts with the joy of serving You each day. May they find peace and fulfillment in their sacred calling, and may their lives inspire others to draw closer to You. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Opening Prayer
O Holy St. Rita, advocate of the impossible and model of patience and perseverance, with confidence and humility, I come to you seeking your powerful intercession before our Lord. I ask you to pray with me and for me, that I may receive the grace and help I so earnestly need. (Mention your intention here).
Day 1 - St. Rita, Model of Obedience
O holy St. Rita, you obeyed God’s will in all things, even when it was difficult and challenging. Help me to trust in God’s plan for my life and to accept His will with faith and courage. Pray that I may be granted the grace to follow Him faithfully. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…
Day 2 - St. Rita, Model of Perseverance
O holy St. Rita, you endured many hardships in life with unwavering faith. Teach me to trust in God’s love and to persevere in faith, even in times of suffering and trials. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…
Day 3 - St. Rita, Peacemaker and Healer
O holy St. Rita, you brought peace to your family and community through your prayers and gentle love. Help me to be a peacemaker and an instrument of God’s healing in my relationships and community. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…
Day 4 - St. Rita, Advocate of the Impossible
O holy St. Rita, your faith in God made the impossible possible. I turn to you in my need, trusting that God, through your intercession, can bring light into the darkness and hope into despair. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…
Day 5 - St. Rita, Example of Patience
O holy St. Rita, you waited with patience for God’s answers to your prayers. Teach me to be patient and to trust in God’s perfect timing, even when I do not understand His ways. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…
Day 6 - St. Rita, Example of Humility
O holy St. Rita, you lived your life in humility and service, offering all to God. Help me to live with humility, seeking only to do God’s will and to bring glory to His name. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…
Day 7 - St. Rita, Model of Forgiveness
O holy St. Rita, you forgave those who wronged you, offering love in return for pain. Help me to forgive others as God has forgiven me, and to seek reconciliation in all things. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…
Day 8 - St. Rita, Patroness of Difficult Cases
O holy St. Rita, you are the patroness of difficult cases, and nothing was too great for your faith. Intercede for me in my time of need, that I may receive God’s help and grace. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…
Day 9 - St. Rita, Friend of Jesus
O holy St. Rita, you devoted your life to loving and serving Jesus with all your heart. Help me to grow in my love for Him and to place my trust in His unfailing love and mercy. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…
Concluding Prayer
O glorious St. Rita, you who were so united with the suffering of Christ, obtain for me the grace to accept God’s will in all things. May your prayers strengthen me in my journey of faith, and may I experience the love of Jesus in my heart each day. Amen.
St. Rita, pray for us!