The LORD called me from birth,
from my mother's womb he gave me my name.
He made of me a sharp-edged sword
and concealed me in the shadow of his arm.
He made me a polished arrow,
in his quiver he hid me.
Though I thought I had toiled in vain,
and for nothing, uselessly, spent my strength,
yet my reward is with the LORD,
my recompense is with my God.
- ISAIAH 49:1-2,4
Thank You, Lord for another year of life
I couldn't have done anything without You
Please forgive me for my faults,
for the failures and the shortcomings I had.
I pray for better understanding of Your Will
to be able to do my purpose.
May I ask for blessing in my work
so to continue to be self-sufficient.
Bless my family with harmony and peace
Guide my friends most specially
those who are facing difficulties.
And may You grant me the grace to become
a blessing to every person I meet.
I offer this birthday prayer
through the Name of Jesus, our Lord.
Amen.
Mary, our Mother of Perpetual Help,
Pray for us.
Saint Ireneus, Bishop and Martyr
Pray for us.
