League Prayer
We humbly pray You, O God our Father,
to bless the Catholic Women's League of Canada.
Bless our beloved country,
our homes and families.
Send Your Holy Spirit upon us
to give light to our minds
and strength to our wills
that we may know and fulfill
Your great law of charity.
Teach us to share with others
at home and abroad,
the good things You have given us.
This we ask through Our Lord Jesus Christ
and the intercession of our patroness,
Our Lady of Good Counsel.
AMEN
Origin of the League Prayer
The League Prayer was written by Father Gabriel Schachtel (1912-1989) in 1952 while he was spiritual advisor and pastor of Blessed Sacrament Parish in Regina, SK. This reflective composition includes words that still resonate today. Members across Canada regularly recite it at meetings, conventions and special celebrations.
| Prayer to Our Lady of Good Counsel |
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Mary, Our Lady of Good Counsel:
filled with the Holy Spirit,
you were a faithful disciple of Jesus, your Son.
Intercede with your Son for us
that we may be faithful to our baptism,
fervent in prayer,
and generous in the service we give
to our sisters and brothers.
May the spirit of the living God,
who graced you with the gift of counsel,
lead us in the way of truth and love.
With the help of your prayers,
may we come to rejoice forever
with you and the great company of saints
in the kingdom of heaven.
Amen
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CWL Prayer to the Holy Spirit
Good and gracious God, we give thanks for the many blessings that we receive from You through Your Divine Spirit.
Open our hearts and minds as we ask for your guidance in developing practical ways that will best reflect the Catholic Women's League today and tomorrow.
Breathe into us right judgement and courage to know and understand Your will in our endeavours.
Move in us so that our work may be holy.
Be with us always so that in all things, we may act under the influence of Your holy inspiration.
We ask this in Your holy name.
Amen
Inspired by the Spirit
Spirit of the Living God, open our hearts and minds to experience the unconditional love of God.
Empower us with the gifts of your Spirit so that we may respond to God’s call in joyful service.
Inspire and bless members of the Catholic Women’s League
so that the fruits of your Spirit may be evidenced in all that we say and do.
Amen.
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CWL Prayer for Renewal
God of new beginnings, ever faithful God,
we thank You for your constant care for
the women of the Catholic Women’s League of Canada.
We have sought to serve You in faith by service to your people.
Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and with the help of Our Lady of Good Counsel,
we continue to discern Your call to seek justice
and build Your Kingdom on earth each day.
We ask your guidance as we plan the evolution of the
Catholic Women’s League of Canada.
Grant us wisdom, the grace of discernment, and strength.
May each of us open her heart and mind to Your will and welcome the new life You bring to the League.
We ask this through Jesus, Your beloved Son and Our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, God forever and ever.
AMEN.
Source: https://cwl.ca/cwl-prayer-for-renewal
