Mary Sullivan

St. Charles and Companions, our Courage patron saints, to you we plead.

In dire need of intercession, we beg you now intercede.

When King Mwanga took his throne, sought to do evil deeds.

You resisted mightily, to God’s truth you did accede.

We honor your love for our Lord, your peace and perseverance,

Your faith and true fidelity; to truth, your strong adherence.

St. Charles and Companions, lights are now growing dim.

There are many King Mwangas leading souls to sin.

You didn’t run from the faith, or from the faith try to hide.

To martyrdom you persevered, and for the truth you died.

St. Charles and Companions, pray for us, please do.

Pray we persevere by grace, remain faithful like you.

Pray we resist all evil, as each one of you did.

Pray we shine as lights for God, that Christ’s light not be hid.

Pray all those who we love, will resist evil too.

Pray all souls will follow God, in God all be renewed.

Pray for all our families, that we may do God’s holy will.

Pray God will grant us healing, that our restless hearts be still.

Pray God will strengthen friendships, unite us by what is true.

Pray God will grant us grace to act as true disciples do.

Plead that grace be heaven-sent, that this battle may be won.

We fight this earthly battle in the name of Christ, God’s only Son.

We very much need your prayers.  Leave us not here abandoned.

Beg the Father to send help, dear Saint Charles and Companions.

(Based on John 3:16-18)

God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son.

That we might run the race for Him, that eternal life be won.

He wanted none to perish, that none might be condemned,
Through His Son He willed to save the world, that saved might be all men.

He willed eternal life for us, who in His Son believe.
Let us strive to see His love so great, let us strive to conceive

This Son Who came to set us free, that to sins we be not slaves.
He lived for us and died for us that our souls might be saved.

And so, we thank you, Father, for the gift of Your Son.
We thank you loving Father, that this race we might run,
in accord with Your will for us.  Let Your will in us be done.
And we pray this now for loved ones who have strayed and lost their way.
We pray do send Your divine grace and call them back today,
May all believe in Your Son, that He might bring all back to You.
Dear Father, send Your Holy Spirit.  Let all souls now be renewed.

Christ, You give to us the glory, which the Father gave to Thee.

Open our eyes now, that Your glory we may see,

With the Father You are One. Make us one with You.

The Father loves You Jesus. And He loves us too.

This world can’t see the Father.  Yet You are the Father’s light.

You make the Father known to us, that His love may burn bright.

We are the Father’s gift to You. To us, our children are Your gift,

Heal them Jesus by Your Word. Free them of every rift.

Lord Jesus, send the Father’s love, to the hearts of those we love.

May their hearts beat with love of You, with grace from above.

May we at last unite as one—unite as one with Thee.

United, may we stand in truth.   With truth now set us free.

(Based on John 17: 20-26)

Jesus entered Capernaum, a centurion drew near:

His servant was paralyzed; of God, he had no fear.

Jesus said He’d cure the servant, didn’t hesitate.

To go cure this servant, He saw no need to wait.

“Lord, I am not worthy to have You enter under my roof.”

That the Lord could heal his servant, this soul was not in need of proof.

The centurion had faith; this was not concealed:

“Only say the word, and my servant will be healed.”

Lord, our loved ones are in pain, in spirit paralyzed.

They are suffering sweet Jesus; some have been victimized.

We strive to live by your words, the truths that You’ve revealed.

Just say the word Lord Jesus, and our loved ones will be healed.

(Based on Matt. 8:5-11)

“I can do all things in Him who strengthens me.”

(Phil. 4:13)

Loving Father up above,

For souls, our Lord does pine and thirst.

How weak we are when, dearest Father,

We don’t turn to Jesus first.

On our own, we can do nothing.

On our own we’re sure to fail,

Without Jesus as our Savior,

We’re inclined to moan, bewail

Every trial which comes upon us,

Like we’ve been crucified with nails.

But when we can receive Him often,

When it’s Him that we adore.

With His strength, we can grow stronger,

From His strength, we can then draw.

We have sons, and we have daughters,

It may be true they are now grown.

But they have felt so isolated,

They’ve felt lost, and so alone.

Help them Father, know our Savior.

May His love grow in their hearts.

Help them alter their behavior.

From Him, may they ne’er depart.

May they know Your love dear Father,

Know Your love’s height, depth and length,

May Jesus be their true companion

May Jesus be their source of strength.

May they know they’re sons and daughters

Of a strong and mighty King.

May they know, at last believe:

In Jesus we can do all things.