19/08/2026
🙏 LET'S PRAY FOR OUR YOUTH, ESPECIALLY DURING THESE TROUBLED TIMES 🙏
Heavenly Father,
We turn to You with heavy hearts following the recent violent incident in Zamboanga — and other incidents in other parts of the country.
We beg You, Lord, to look with mercy upon our youth, who are facing such troubled and frightening times. They are Your children, and they need You now more than ever.
Lord Jesus, we ask You to shelter them from harm and heal the deep wounds of fear and trauma in their hearts. Show them Your love and mercy through the people around them.
Comfort the grieving families and bring Your divine peace to our communities.
Guide all parents, educators, school officials, government leaders, and everyone else who has a role in the development of our youth.
Touch the hearts of all our young people who are confused, angry, disillusioned, influenced by bad elements... and let Your love guide them instead.
Send Your Holy Spirit to make our schools, homes, and communities safe spaces of grace, learning, and true Christian love.
We pray for all our youth, especially those who feel lost and broken. For those who are struggling mentally and emotionally. Bring them hope and healing through their families and other people whom they encounter regularly.
Lord, we are grieving and heartbroken. We need You now more than ever.
Please help all of us to truly follow You and allow You to be at the center of our lives. Especially our youth.
Mama Mary, pray for us. Saint Joseph, pray for us.
Amen.