A Prayer of Parents for Their Children and for Relatives and Friends

O God, our heavenly Father, who loves mankind and are a most merciful
and compassionate God, have mercy upon Your servants (Name those whom
you wish to remember) for whom I humbly pray to You to care for and protect.
O God, be their guide and guardian in all their endeavors, lead them
in the path of Your truth, and draw them nearer to You, so that they
may lead a godly and righteous life in Your love as they do Your will
in all things. Give them Your grace, and mercy so that they may be patient,
hard working, tireless, devout and charitable. Defend them against the
assaults of the enemy, and grant them wisdom and strength to resist all
temptation and corruption, and direct them in the way of Salvation, through
the goodness of Your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ, and the prayers of
His Holy Mother and the blessed saints. Amen.