"Dear Heavenly Father, inasmuch as thou didst declare through thy Son, Jesus Christ, that little children are of the kingdom of heaven, we pray that all children, both born and unborn, receive thy Holy Blessing and Protection; but above all, we pray that thy Holy Spirit uplift, defend, protect and relieve all children in danger, trouble, injury, sickness, and death; especially (the names of children). May Thy tender mercy visit and relieve these children as may be most expedient for them, and also relieve the pain, suffering and anxiety of their parents and loved ones. We ask these things in the name of thy Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen."
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, we understand that thy sixth commandment, "Thou shalt do no murder," includes self murder. But in thy divine mercy, we beg thy forgiveness for these thy children, especially (the names of children), who have been so confounded by the pressures of this life that they felt there was no way they could continue. Grant, we beseech thee, that they be forgiven their terrible sin and accepted into thy divine providence, and that they may come to understand thy ways and thy nature. We ask this in Jesus Christ's name. Amen.
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