Canadian Hearts and Hands is a family. All of us; missionaries, benefactors, friends and the people we serve are united together by the injunction to love one another as Christ has loved us. Our love is expressed not only in our compassion and generosity but also in the remembrance of each other's need in prayer.
Wether as a community or as individuals, we unite together daily, especially in the Liturgy of the Eucharist to raise each other up to God. We invite you to send us your intentions so that together we can pray for and with you. For those who would like to remember a loved one, offer a particular petition or in thanksgiving; Mass is offered for the missionaries and friends of CH&H regularly and we invite you e-mail us the intentions you wish to pray for.
Send your Mass intentions and prayer requests to chhprayer@hotmail.com.
Click on the links below for helpful guides to prayer.
The Holy Bible
Praying with Scripture opens up new dimensions in our relationship with God. The Bible is filled with the prayers and examples of our ancestors in faith. The Psalms are especially helpful as an aid to prayer, since they cover all manner of human emotions; sorrow and joy, anger and repentance, despair and hope.
Daily Mass Readings
The Liturgy unites all believers at the table of the Lord. As a praying community, the Sacrifice of the Mass is our celebration of Christ's death and resurrection. To learn more about the Mass please click on the following link.
The Liturgy of the Hours
The Liturgy of the Hours is the constant prayer of the Church. It sanctifies the day's beginning, offers up praise in the evening and hallows the close of the day. It is an ancient tradition that sanctifies each moment for the service of the Lord.
The Rosary
The Rosary is a meditation on Christ, with the help of Mary. Mary is a model for all of us, especially for missionaries. She walks with us on our journey of faith, to strengthen us with her motherly compassion. She prays for us always, but especially in our time of need.
Basic Prayers
Included here are a list of some basic prayers as well as other devotions for the benefit of the faithful.
Novena to St. Thérèse
A novena is a series of prayers over nine consecutive days to prepare for a feast or in petition for a particular need. This reminds us of the Apostles, faithfully waiting in prayer for nine days before the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. St. Thérèse is not only patroness of missionaries but also the special patroness of Canadian Hearts and Hands. We imitate her example in life and ask for her intercession in Heaven.
