We at Catholic Charities firmly believe in the power of prayer. We rely upon the prayers of our staff, our clients, and our benefactors to ask for God's guidance and assistance as we work to reveal His glory on earth.

Prayer links us together. Although many of you, our benefactors, will never see the work we do firsthand, your prayers are with us as we house the homeless, feed the hungry, and treat the sick. Please keep in your intentions: Catholic Charities, our staff and volunteers, our supporters, our clients, and the people in need who we have not yet reached. Thank you for joining our vital network of spiritual support.

The Catholic Charities Prayer

Oh Lord, our God, source of all love, we come in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, to ask your blessing on Catholic Charities. Open wide our hearts to those who urgently need a helping hand and tender care.

Send your Holy Spirit to guide and direct our efforts to respond to those in need, work to improve social conditions for all your people, and call others to do the same.

Help us become fully catholic through sharing our gifts with each other and with all who are hindered by poverty or isolation.

May we do Your work with charity, Your gift of healing love, which reaches beyond daily needs to touch our hearts.

We praise You and bless You Lord, for Your many gifts to us and for the blessings we receive. May we share them generously with our brothers and sisters. Hear our prayer in the name of Jesus, Who is Christ the Lord.

Amen.