SURROUND ME WITH YOUR LIGHT

Surround me with Your Light, Jesus, and penetrate the very depths of my being with that Light. Let there remain no areas of darkness in me or in my family members, but transform our whole being with the healing Light of Your love. Open me completely to receive Your love, Jesus. Thank You for being our family Healer and my personal Healer.
Amen.

BLESSING OF THE WORK PLACE

Blessed are you, Lord our God,
Creator of the universe and Father of us all.
We praise You for Your mighty works.
Look on us with love,
and hear our prayers today.
Grant Your blessing to this N.,
and to all who work here.
Let their work contribute
to the good of all members of this community.
Father, blessed are You
for ever and ever.
Amen.

PRAYER FOR HEALING OF RELATIONSHIPS

"Saint Jude, we have problems in our relationship. Beg Almighty God to give us the light to see ourselves and each other as we really are. Help us to grow daily in self-knowledge and mutual love, while at the same time developing our potential to love and be loved. Help us, Saint Jude, to see and root out every manifestation of selfishness, vanity, and childish self-seeking -- those hidden enemies of love and maturity. Show us that by learning to love and being filled with love, we may complement and nurture each other as we share our lives together."

MORNING OFFERING TO THE SACRED HEART

O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer You my prayers, works, joys and sufferings of this day for all the intentions of Your Sacred Heart, in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world, in reparation for my sins, for the intentions of all our associates, and in particular for the intentions of our Holy Father for this month.

SACRED HEART OF JESUS AN OFFERING PRAYER

O Divine Heart of Jesus, grant, I beseech Thee, eternal rest to the souls in purgatory, final grace to all who are to die today, true repentance to sinners, the light of faith to pagans, Thy blessing to me and to all who are mine.
To Thee, O most loving Heart of Jesus, do I therefore commend all these souls, and for them I offer all Thy merits, together with the merits of the most Blessed Mother and of all the saints and angels, and also together with all the Sacrifices of the Mass, the Holy Communions, the prayers and good works that are made today throughout the entire Christian world.

A MORNING OFFERING TO THE HOLY CHILD

O Dear sweet Infant Jesus,
I offer You my will, that You strengthen it,
my mind that You inspire it;
my memory that You fill it;
my wishes and desires, that You cleanse them,
I sacrifice to You; my intentions that You guide them,
all my inner and outer activities, that You make them sacred.
All I am and all I have is Yours.
Your love for me is my hope and trust.
Hear me and grant that I may never leave you.
Amen.
O Infant Jesus,
I form the belief that I shall be granted forgiveness of sins
and place it into the hands of Your most Holy Mother Mary;
I commend myself to all and every Holy Mass
that is celebrated this day and all over the globe,
and I offer all this on behalf of the poor souls of purgatory.

HOLY TRINITY

We offer to the Most Holy Trinity
the merits of Jesus Christ,
in thanksgiving for the most precious Blood
which He shed in the garden for us;
and by His merits we beseech the Divine Majesty
for pardon of our sins.
Our Father...
Hail Mary...
Glory Be To The Father...

We offer to the Most Holy Trinity
the merits of Jesus Christ,
in thanksgiving for His most precious death
endured on the crosss for us;
and by His merits,
we beseech the Divine Majesty
for the remission of the pains due to our sins.
Our Father...
Hail Mary...
Glory Be To The Father...

We offer to the Most Holy Trinity
the merits of Jesus Christ,
in thanksgiving for His unspeakable,
by which He descended from heaven
to earth to take human flesh,
and to suffer and die for us upon the Cross;
and by His merits we beseech the Divine Majesty
to bring out souls to the glory of heaven after our death.
Our Father...
Hail Mary...
Glory Be To The Father...

PRAYER FOR THE SICK

Watch, O Lord, with those who wake, or watch, or weep tonight, and give your
angels charge over those who sleep.
Tend your sick ones, O Lord Christ.
Rest your weary ones.
Bless your dying ones.
Soothe your suffering ones.
Pity your afflicted ones.
Shield your joyous ones.
And for all your love's sake.
Amen.
Saint Augustine

PRAYER FOR OUR FAMILY

Heavenly Father,
we are reminded by the Second Vatican Council
that our family is a domestic Church
where family prayer and mutual affection
pay you special worship.
Help us to be a family of love,
support, forgiveness and courage.
We ask this through Christ, our Lord.

EMPLOYMENT PRAYER TO MOTHER MARY

Mary our Lady of the Miraculous Medal,
you once experienced hardships and difficulties
in getting the necessities of life.
Look kindly on me now
as I face the same difficulties.
Help me to find suitable employment.
Through my work I want to meet my physical needs
and to grow spiritually.
Help me find a job that lets me provide for myself
and for those who depend on me.
I trust you, Immaculate Mother,
to hear my prayers and intercede for me.
I will share your goodness with others
that they may know your power with God
and give him honor and glory.
Amen.

PRAYER TO MOTHER MARY, REFUGE OF SINNERS

Hail, most gracious Mother of mercy, hail, Mary, for whom we fondly yearn, through whom we obtain forgiveness! Who would not love thee? Thou art our light in uncertainty, our comfort in sorrow, our solace in the time of trial, our refuge from every peril and temptation. Thou art our sure hope of salvation, second only to thy only-begotten Son; blessed are they who love thee, our Lady! Incline, I beseech thee, thy ears of pity to the entreaties of this thy servant, a miserable sinner; dissipate the darkness of my sins by the bright beams of thy holiness, in order that I may be acceptable in thy sight.

ELEVENTH CENTURY IRISH LITANY OF MARY

Great Mary
Greatest of Marys
Greatest of Women
Mother of Eternal Glory
Mother of the Golden Light
Honor of the Sky
Temple of the Divinity
Fountain of the Gardens
Serene as the Moon
Bright as the Sun
Garden Enclosed
Temple of the Living God
Light of Nazareth
Beauty of the World
Queen of Life
Ladder of Heaven
Mother of God
Pray for us

PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT

Breathe into me, Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy. Move in me, Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy. Attract my heart, Holy Spirit, that I may love only what is holy. Strengthen me, Holy Spirit, that I may defend all that is holy. Protect me, Holy Spirit, that I may always be holy.
St. Augustine

DAY OF PENTECOST

When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you." After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you." When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained."
John 20:19-23

COME HOLY SPIRIT

Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth.
O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, Through Christ Our Lord, Amen.

ACT OF FAITH BEFORE COMMUNION

Of a truth I firmly believe,
O Good Jesus,
and with lively faith confess,
that Thou Thyself,
equal to God the Father in glory and in power,
true God and Man,
art verily and indeed present in this Sacrament.
For Thou, the very high Truth itself,
hast said, This is My Body, This is My Blood.
I believe whatever the Son of God hath said.
Nothing can be truer than this word of Him who is the
Truth.
I do believe, Lord;
help my belief, increase my faith.
Amen.

THE TWO GREAT COMMANDMENTS

You shall love the Lord your God with your whole heart, and with your whole soul, and with your whole mind, and with your whole strength; you shall love your neighbor as yourself.

THE TREASURES OF DARKNESS

"I will give you the treasures of darkness
And hidden riches of secret places,
That you may know that I, the Lord,
Who call you by your name
Am the God of Israel."
Isaiah 45:3

DIVINE PRAISES

Blessed be God.
Blessed be His Holy Name.
Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true Man.
Blessed be the Name of Jesus.
Blessed be His Most Sacred Heart.
Blessed be His Most Precious Blood.
Blessed be Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar.
Blessed be the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete.
Blessed be the great Mother of God, Mary most Holy.
Blessed be her Holy and Immaculate Conception.
Blessed be her Glorious Assumption.
Blessed be the Name of Mary, Virgin and Mother.
Blessed be St. Joseph, her most chaste spouse.
Blessed be God in His Angels and in His Saints.

GLORIOUS MOTHER!

Blessed art Thee:
'Oh, Glorious Mother!',
In such Sublime Spouse
The Holy Spirit nested;
Finding the Father Grace:
"His Son with Thee He formed!"

Overshadowing Thee,
'Power and Love gave to Thee',
For cradling the Messiah:
"Jesus Our Lord!"

Eternal God of Old,
Who forever has been
Came down to earth, Incarnated:
"¡Taking in Thee the Flesh!"

He has purified Thee,
By being inside of Thee;
Thus, his Heart is Thine:
"And his Truth, Thy Light!"

Thou hast Suckled Him,
'Pure Arch of God';
And He to Thee, with His Word:
"First Disciple He made!"

Pure and Transparent Crystal,
That better reflects God;
Make me look at Thee always,
"Faithful reflection of the Lord!"

PRAYER FOR PEACE

For peace in your country For the victims of violence everywhere For those struggling for peace and justice For churches in conflict situations For a world without war and violence Lead me from death to life, from falsehood to truth, Lead me from despair to hope,from fear to trust. Lead me from hate to love, from war to peace, Let peace fill our beings, our world and our universe. Amen.

A PRAYER FOR HOLY SOULS

Lord God Almighty, I beseech Thee, by the Precious Blood which gushed forth from the side of Thy Divine Son Jesus, in the sight and to the extreme pain of His most Holy Mother, deliver the souls in purgatory and especially that one amongst them all which was the most devout to her; that it may soon attain unto Thy glory, there to praise Thee in her, and her in Thee, world without end. Amen.
Our Father who are in heaven ...
Hail Mary full of grace ...
Eternal rest give unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.

O VIRGIN MOTHER

"O Virgin Mother,In the depths of your heart you pondered the Life of the son you brought into the world. Give us your vision of Jesus and ask the Father to open our hearts, that we may always see his presence in our lives, and in the power of the Holy Spirit, bring us into the joy and peace of the kingdom, where Jesus is Lord forever and ever. Amen."

DAY OF ASCENSION

He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. … " After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, he was taken up into heaven and he sat at the right hand of God. MARK 16:15 & 19

Psalm 47

1 O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph.
2 For the LORD most high is terrible; he is a great King over all the earth.
3 He shall subdue the people under us, and the nations under our feet.
4 He shall choose our inheritance for us, the excellency of Jacob whom he loved. Selah.
5 God is gone up with a shout, the LORD with the sound of a trumpet.
6 Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises.
7 For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding.
8 God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness.
9 The princes of the people are gathered together, even the people of the God of Abraham: for the shields of the earth belong unto God: he is greatly exalted.

PRAYER OF ST.GERTRUDE TO OUR LADY

Most chaste Virgin Mary, by the spotless purity with which you prepared for the Son of God a dwelling of delight in your virginal womb, I beg of you to intercede for me that I may be cleansed from every stain. Most humble Virgin Mary, by that most profound humility by which you deserved to be raised high above all the choirs of angels and saints, I beg of you to intercede for me that all my sins may be expiated. Most amiable Mary, by that indescribable love that united you so closely and inseparably to God, I beg of you to intercede for me that I may obtain an abundance of all merits. Amen.

PRAYER TO JESUS FOR THE SUFFERING SOULS

My Jesus,by the sorrows you suffered
in your agony in the garden,
in the scourging and crowning with thorns,
in the way to Calvary,
in your crucifixion and death,
have mercy on the souls in purgatory,
especially those who are most forsaken.
Deliever them from the dire torments they endure,
and admit them to your most sweet embrace in paradise.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Eternal Rest,

PRAYER FOR THE SEVEN GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

WE BEG the all-merciful Father through thee, his only-begotten Son made man for our sake, crucified and glorified for us, to send upon us from his treasure-house the Spirit of sevenfold grace, who rested upon thee in all his fullness:
the spirit of wisdom, enabling us to relish the fruit of the tree of life, which is indeed thyself;
the gift of understanding: to enlighten our perceptions;
the gift of prudence, enabling us to follow in thy footsteps;
the gift of strength: to withstand our adversary’s onslaught;
the gift of knowledge: to distinguish good from evil by the light of thy holy teaching;
the gift of piety: to clothe ourselves with charity and mercy;
the gift of fear: to withdraw from all ill-doing and live quietly in awe of thy eternal majesty.
These are the things for which petition. Grant them for the honor of thy holy name, to which, with the Father and the Holy Ghost, be all honor and glory, thanksgiving, renown, and lordship for ever and ever. Amen.

PRAYER TO THE HOLY FAMILY

Lord Jesus Christ, who,
being made subject to Mary and Joseph,
didst consecrate domestic life by Thine ineffable virtues;
grant that we,
with the assistance of both,
may be taught by the example of Thy holy Family
and may attain to its everlasting fellowship.
Who livest and reignest, world without end.
Amen.

PRAYER TO OUR FATHER AND BLESSED MARY

OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN,
HOLY BE YOUR NAME.
YOUR KINGDOM COME,
YOUR WILL BE DONE ON EARTH
AS IT IS IN HEAVEN.
GIVE US TODAY
OUR DAILY BREAD
FORGIVE US OUR SINS AS WE
FORGIVE THOSE WHO SIN AGAINST US.
DO NOT BRING US TO THE TEST
BUT DELIVER US FROM EVIL. AMEN.

HAIL MARY, FULL OF GRACE
THE LORD IS WITH THEE
BLESSED ART THOU AMONG WOMEN
AND BLESSED IS THE FRUIT OF THY WOMB JESUS.
HOLY MARY MOTHER OF GOD,
PRAY FOR US SINNERS NOW
AND AT THE HOUR OF OUR DEATH AMEN.

GLORY BE TO THE FATHER, AND TO THE SON, AND TO THE HOLY SPIRIT.
AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING, IS NOW AND EVER SHALL BE WORLD WITHOUT END AMEN.

Prayer for souls in purgatory

O gentle Heart of Jesus, ever
present in the Blessed Sacrament,
ever consumed with burning
love for the poor captive souls
in Purgatory, have mercy on
them, especially N....N....
Be not severe in Your judgements,
but let some of Your Precious
Blood fall upon the devouring flames.
And, Merciful Savior, send Your
angels to conduct them to a place
of refreshment, light and peace.
Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Eternal Rest,

HOLY SCRIPTURE

So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.-- Genesis 1:27

Almighty Creator, please help me value each person I meet todaybecause I am consciously aware that you have individually made themto reflect your character and nature. At the same time, bless me with spiritual growth as I consciously submit myself to your Spirit as you transform me to be more like you each day. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

A MARRIAGE BLESSING PRAYER

We thank you, O God, for the Love You have implanted in our hearts. May it always inspire us to be kind in our words, considerate of feeling, and concerned for each other's needs and wishes. Help us to be understanding and forgiving of human weaknesses and failings. Increase our faith and trust in You and may Your Prudence guide our life and love. Bless our Marriage O God, with Peace and Happiness, and make our love fruitful for Your glory and our Joy both here and in eternity.

PRAYER FOR THE SICK

Watch, O Lord, with those who wake, or watch, or weep tonight, and give your
angels charge over those who sleep.
Tend your sick ones, O Lord Christ.
Rest your weary ones.
Bless your dying ones.
Soothe your suffering ones.
Pity your afflicted ones.
Shield your joyous ones.
And for all your love's sake. Amen.

Saint Augustine

PRAYER FOR HELP AND PURE HEART

Holy Immaculate Mary, help all who are in trouble.Give courage to the faint-hearted, console the sad,heal the infirm, pray for the people, intercede for the clergy,have a special care for nuns; may all feel, all enjoyyour kind and powerful assistance,all who now and always render and will render, you honour,and will offer you their petitions.Hear all our prayers, O Mother, and grant them all.We are all your children:Grant the prayers of your children.

PRAYER TO SAINT ANNE, BLESS MY FAMILY

My family is the heart of my life.
It is my little Church.
Saint Anne, guard the members of my family
against all physical and spiritual danger.

You lived in the presence of your husband Joachim
and your little daughter Mary.
Later, you welcomed your son-in-law, Saint Joseph,
and above all your beloved Grandson Jesus, our Saviour.

May your family inspire our families.
May we remain united in a deep mutual love.
If my family is broken by separation or divorce,
remain for us the Saint of tenderness and lead us to God.

Saint Anne, you were a spouse, a mother, and a grandmother;
bless all the members of my family.
Keep us faithful to the Lord.

May we remain attentive to the needs of other families.
Protect all families.
Amen.

PRAYER TO OUR LADY

Our Lady
Your name is Our Lady.
You alone are Mother of God
and raised high over all the earth.
O Spouse of God, we celebrate you with faith,
we honor you with longing,
we venerate you with awe;
at every moment we exalt you
and reverently proclaim you blessed.
Amen.

PRAYER FOR OUR FAMILY

Blessed are you, loving Father,
Ruler of the universe:
You have given us Your Son as Your Leader,
And have made us temples of Your Holy Spirit.
Fill our family with Your light and peace.
Have mercy on all who suffer,
And bring us to everlasting joy with You.
Father,We bless Your Name for ever and ever.
Amen.

PRAYER FOR FAITH

Lord, I believe:I wish to believe in Thee.
Lord, let my faith be full and unreserved,
and let it penetrate my thought,
my way of judging Divine things and human things.
Lord, let my faith be joyful
and give peace and gladness to my spirit,
and dispose it for prayer with God
and conversation with men,
so that the inner bliss of its fortunate possession
may shine forth in sacred and secular conversation.
Lord, let my faith be humble and not presume
to be based on the experience of my thought and of my feeling;
but let it surrender to the testimony of the Holy Spirit,
and not have any better guarantee than in docility to Tradition
and to the authority of the magisterium of the Holy Church.
Amen.

A PETITION PRAYER TO THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS

O Sacred Heart of Jesus, I fly, I come to Thee, throwing myself into the arms of Thy tender mercy. Thou art my sure refuge, my unfailing and only hope. Thou has a remedy for all my evils, relief for all my miseries, reparation for all my faults, Thou canst supply for what is wanting in me in order to obtain fully the graces that I ask for myself and others. Thou art for me, and for us all, the infallible, inexhaustible source of light, of strength, of perseverance, peace and consolation. I am certain that my importunity will never weary Thee; certain, too, that Thou wilt never cease to aid, to protect, to love me, because Thy love for me, O Divine Heart, is infinite.Have mercy on me then, O Heart of Jesus, and on all that I recommend to Thee, according to Thy own mercy, and do with us, for us, and in us, whatsoever Thou will, for we abandon ourselves to Thee with the full, entire confidence and conviction that Thou will never abandon us either in time or eternity. Amen.

VOCATION SUNDAY

Jesus, Divine Caller of vocations, You invite some to chosen professions, Others to distinctive spiritual work! Your call may reflect one's ambitions, Or may be a command to a special calling. Inspire me to always know within my heart, What particular type of work is fitting To do Your will at that particular time. Your many callings vary immensely. They are all reflections of Your Holiness. Thank you for my heavenly calling and For maintaining the vocation of Your choice!

PRAYER TO MARY FOR A GOOD MIND

O Mary, my Mother, I offer you my soul, my mind, and my heart. Make of me God's instrument. Give me a penetrating mind to discover, firm to judge, open to understand, free to serve the truth; an honest mind in telling what it sees rather than what it wants to see; a tolerant mind which does not dictate to other people, but which explain what it sees clearly; a mind infused by the light and the truth of your Son Jesus, patient in faith, while waiting for the vision of eternal life. Amen.

PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT

Come, Holy Spirit, fill my heart with Your holy gifts. Let my weakness be penetrated with Your strength this very day that I may fulfill all the duties of my state conscientiously, that I may do what is right and just. Let my charity be such as to offend no one, and hurt no one's feelings; so generous as to pardon sincerely any wrong done to me. Assist me, O Holy Spirit, in all my trials of life, enlighten me in my ignorance, advise me in my doubts, strengthen me in my weakness, help me in all my needs, protect me in temptations and console me in afflictions. Graciously hear me, O Holy Spirit, and pour Your light into my heart, my soul, and my mind. Assist me to live a holy life and to grow in goodness and grace.
Amen.

PRAYER TO GUARDIAN ANGEL

Guardian Angel, guard me from harm.
Protect me in sleep without cause for alarm.
Keep safe through the darkness of light,
and wake me gently with God's morning light.
Amen.

PEACE AND JOY IN FAMILY

"Now therefore, let it please You to bless the house of Your servant, that it may continue forever before You; for You, O Lord GOD, have spoken it, and with Your blessing let the house of Your servant be blessed forever."
2 Samuel 7:29

PRAYER TO SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL

Most glorious Prince of the Heavenly Armies, Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in our battle against principalities and powers, against the rulers of this world of darkness, against the spirits of wickedness in the high places. (Ephes. VI, 12). Come to the assistance of men whom God has created to His likeness and whom he has redeemed at a great price from the tyranny of the devil. Holy Church venerates thee as her guardian and protector; to thee the Lord has entrusted the souls of the redeemed to be led into heaven. Pray, therefore, the God of Peace to crush Satan beneath our feet, that he may no longer retain men captive and do injury to the Church. Offer our prayers to the Most high, that without delay they may draw His mercy down upon us; "take hold of the dragon, the old serpent, which is the devil and Satan", bind him and cast him into the bottomless pit "so that he may no longer seduce the nations".

CONSECRATION OF A FAMILY

Oh Mother Most Pure,
we come to You as a family
and consecrate ourselves to your most Immaculate Heart.
We come to You as a family
and place our trust in Your powerful intercession.

Oh Dearest Mother Mary,
teach us as a mother teaches her children,
for our souls are soiled
and our prayers are weak
because of our sinful hearts.
Here we are Dearest Mother,
ready to respond to You
and follow Your way,
for Your way leads us
to the heart of Your Son, Jesus.
We are ready to be cleansed and purified.

Come then Virgin Most Pure,
and embrace us with Your motherly mantle.
Make our hearts whiter than snow
and as pure as a spring of fresh water.
Teach us to pray,
so that our prayers may become more beautiful
than the singing of the birds at the break of dawn.

Dear Mother Mary,
we entrust to Your Immaculate Heart of hearts,
our family and our entire future.
Lead us all to our homeland which is Heaven.

Amen.

Immaculate Heart of Mary,
pray for us.

PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF LOURDES

Blessed Virgin Mary of Lourdes,
I call upon you this day
to be my special friend here on earth,
today and all the days of my life.
I ask you to be my special protectress
and I place all my thoughts,
words and deeds in your hands.
I ask you to be my guide and guardian
so I may please Jesus in all things.

CONSECRATION TO OUR LADY OF SORROWS

Most holy Virgin and Queen of Martyrs,
Mary, would that I could be in Heaven,
there to contemplate the honours rendered to thee
by the Most Holy Trinity
and by the whole Heavenly Court!
But since I am still a pilgrim in this vale of tears,
receive from me, thy unworthy servant and a poor sinner,
the most sincere homage
and the most perfect act of vassalage
a human creature can offer thee.
In thy Immaculate Heart,
pierced with so many swords of sorrow,
I place today my poor soul forever;
receive me as a partaker in thy dolors,
and never suffer that I should depart from that Cross
on which thy only begotten Son expired for me.
With thee, O Mary,
I will endure all the sufferings,
contradictions, infirmities,
with which it will please thy Divine Son
to visit me in this life.
All of them I offer to thee,
in memory of the Dolors
which thou didst suffer during thy life,
that every thought of my mind,
every beating of my heart
may henceforward be an act of compassion to thy Sorrows,
and of complacency for the glory
thou now enjoyest in Heaven.
Since then, O Dear Mother,
I now compassionate thy Dolors,
and rejoice in seeing thee glorified,
do thou also have compassion on me,
and reconcile me to thy Son Jesus,
that I may become thy true and loyal son (daughter);
come on my last day and assist me in my last agony,
even as thou wert present at the Agony of thy Divine Son Jesus,
that from this painful exile I may go to Heaven,
there to be made partaker of thy glory.
Amen.

PRAYER TO THE SACRED HEART

O Sacred Heart of Jesus, pour out Your benedictions upon the Holy Church, upon its priests, and upon all its children. Sustain the just, convert the sinners, assist the dying, deliver the souls in purgatory, and extend over all hearts the sweet empire of Your love. Amen.

PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY OF FATIMA

O God, Who established the Mother of Thy Son also to be Our Mother,
grant unto us, that persevering in penance and prayer
for the salvation of the world,
we may be more efficacious in extending the reign of Christ in our days.
We ask this through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son,
Who liveth and reigneth with Thee,
in the unity fo the Holy Ghost,
God forever and ever.
Amen.

Prayer for souls in purgatory

St. Gertrude the Great is invoked for souls in purgatory and for living sinners.Our Lord told St. Gertrude that the following prayer would release 1000 souls from purgatory each time it is said.The prayer was extended to include living sinners as well.

"Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Most Precious Blood of Thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the Masses said throughout the world today, for all the Holy Souls in Purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal church, those in my own home and within my family. Amen."

ASSUMPTION OF MARY

Father in heaven,
all creation rightly gives you praise,
for all life and all holiness come from you.
In the plan of your wisdom
she who bore the Christ in her womb
was raised body and soul in glory to be with him in heaven.
May we follow her example in reflecting your holiness
and join in her hymn of endless love and praise.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

PRAYER TO MARY, MOTHER OF GOD

Father, source of light in every age,
the virgin conceived and bore Your Son
Who is called Wonderful God,
Prince of Peace.
May her prayer,
the gift of a mother's love,
be Your people's joy through all ages.
May her response,
born of a humble heart,
draw Your Spirit to rest on Your people.
Grant this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

PRAYER TO OUR LADY, ASSUMED IN HEAVEN

Immaculate Virgin,
Mother of Jesus and our Mother,
we believe in your triumphant assumption into heaven
where the angels and saints acclaim you as Queen.

We join them in praising you
and bless the Lord who raised you above all creatures.
With them we offer you our devotion and love.

We are confident that you watch over our daily efforts and needs,
and we take comfort from the faith in the coming resurrection.

We look to you, our life,
our sweetness, and our hope.

After this earthly life,
show us Jesus,
the blest fruit of your womb,
O kind, O loving,
O sweet virgin Mary.

CANTICLE OF MARY

My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
my spirit rejoices in God my Savior
for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant.

From this day all generations will call me blessed:
the Almighty has done great things for me,
and holy is his Name.

He has mercy on those who fear him
in every generation.

He has shown the strength of his arm,
he has scattered the proud in their conceit.

He has cast down the mighty from their thrones,
and has lifted up the lowly.

He has filled the hungry with good things,
and the rich he has sent away empty.

He has come to the help of his servant Israel
for he remembered his promise of mercy,
the promise he made to our fathers,
to Abraham and his children for ever.

MARY, HELP OF THOSE IN NEED

Holy Mary,
help those in need,
give strength to the weak,
comfort the sorrowful,
pray for God's people,
assist the clergy,
intercede for religious.
Mary, all who seek your help
experience your unfailing protection.
Amen.

EASTER MONDAY

Almighty God, my Eternal Father, from the fullness of my soul I adore You. I am deeply grateful that You have made me in Your image and likeness, and that You ever hold me in Your loving embrace. Direct me to love You with all my heart, with all my soul, and with my whole mind. Direct me to love all Your children as I love myself. O, my Father, my soul longs to be united to You, and to rest in You forever. Have the Holy Spirit touch my soul so that I may love You as He does, and as Your Beloved Son Jesus does. Amen.

EASTER SUNDAY

Heavenly Father and God of mercy,
I believe that Jesus is alive and has become the Lord of life.
From the waters of Baptism you have raised me with him and renewed your gift of life within me.
Increase in my mind and heart the risen life I share with Christ and help me to grow in your wisdom and grace.
Lord Jesus, you appeared to your apostles after the resurrection and filled their hearts with joy when you said to them "Peace be with you".
May the peace of your presence abide with me and make each day you give me the most beautiful day of my life.
Lord Jesus, you triumphed over death and destroyed the power of death in me, may I live only for you.
Risen Lord, you brought confusion on the guards at your tomb but joy to your disciples, grant me the fullness of joy as I serve you in spirit and truth.
You promised to be with your disciples, Lord, to the end of the world, stay with me today and remain with me always.
King of glory, center of my life, grant that when you come again, I may be one with you in glory.
Lord, remember me as in my own way I minister to your people, may my life be holy and an example to your people.
Lord Jesus, purify my heart with your truth and guide me in the way of holiness, so that I may always do what is pleasing in your sight.
Amen.

PARENT'S PRAYER FOR THEIR CHILDREN

O Father of mankind, who hast given unto me these my children, and committed them to my charge to bring them up for Thee, and to prepare them for everlasting life: assist me with Thy heavenly grace, that I may be able to fulfil this most sacred duty and stewardship. Teach me both what to give and what to withhold; when to reprove and when to forbear; make me gentle, yet firm; considerate and watchful; and deliver me equally from the weakness of indulgence, and the excess of severity; and grant that, both by word and example, I may be careful to lead them in the ways of wisdom and true pity, so that at last I may, with them, be admitted to the unspeakable joys of our true home in heaven, in the company of the blessed angels and Saints.Amen.

GOOD FRIDAY PRAYER

O Jesus,
it is not the heavenly reward You have promised
which impels me to love You;
neither is it the threat of hell
that keeps me from offending You.
It is You O Lord,
it is the sight of You
affixed to the Cross and suffering insults;
it is the sight of Your broken body,
as well as Your pains and Your death.
There is nothing You can give me
to make me love You.
For even if there were no heaven and no hell
I would still love you as I do!

HOLY THURSDAY

O Lord Jesus, in order that the merits of your sacrifice on the Cross might be applied to every soul of all time, you willed that it should be renewed upon the altar. At the Last Supper, you said: "Do this in remembrance of me." By these words you gave your apostles and their successors the power to consecrate and to the command to do what you yourself did. I believe that the Mass is both a sacrifice and a memorial- reenacting your passion, death and resurrection. Help me to realize that the Mass is the greatest gift of God to us and our greatest gift to God.

Forgive us, Lord.
Forgive us for only celebrating our own actions and our own pride.
Forgive us for only praying for our own needs and our own wants.
Forgive us for only feeling our own pain and our own suffering.
Forgive us for only seeing our own loss and our own mourning.
Forgive us Lord.
Redeem us Lord.
Save us Lord.
Amen.

PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF MERCY

Blessed Virgin Mary,
who can worthily repay you with praise
and thanks for having rescued a fallen world
by your generous consent!
Receive our gratitude,
and by your prayers obtain the pardon of our sins.
Take our prayers into the sanctuary of heaven
and enable them to make our peace with God.
Holy Mary, help the miserable,
strengthen the discouraged,
comfort the sorrowful,
pray for your people,
plead for the clergy,
intercede for all women consecrated to God.
May all who venerate you
feel now your help and protection.
Be ready to help us when we pray,
and bring back to us the answers to our prayers.
Make it your continual concern
to pray for the people of God,
for you were blessed by God
and were made worthy to bear the Redeemer of the world,
who lives and reigns forever.
Amen.

CHILDREN'S PRAYER TO MOTHER MARY

Dear Mother of Jesus,
look down upon me
As I say my prayers slowly
at my mother's knee.
I love thee, O Lady
and please willest thou bring
All little children
To Jesus our King.

ST.PATRICK'S PRAYER

I bind to myself this day the power of God to guide me, the might of God to uphold me, the wisdom of God to teach me, the eye of God to watch over me, the ear of God to hear me, the word of God to give me speech, the hand of God to protect me, the shield of God to shelter me, the host of God to defend me against evil, against the lust of nature, against every person who meditates injury to me, whether far or near, whether alone or with many.

I have invoked all these virtues against every hostile, savage power warring upon my body and soul, against the evil laws of paganism, against the false laws of heresy, against the false promises of idolatry and against all knowledge which blinds the soul of humanity.

Amen.

PALM SUNDAY Psalms 118 - 19:29

19 Open to me the gates of righteousness:
I will go into them,
and I will praise the LORD:

20 this gate of the LORD,
into which the righteous shall enter.

21 I will praise thee: for thou hast heard me,
and art become my salvation.

22 The stone which the builders refused
is become the head stone of the corner.

23 This is the LORD's doing;
it is marvelous in our eyes.

24 This is the day which the LORD hath made;
we will rejoice and be glad in it.

25 Save now, I beseech thee, O LORD:
O LORD, I beseech thee, send now prosperity.

26 Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the LORD:
we have blessed you out of the house of the LORD.

27 God is the LORD, which hath showed us light:
bind the sacrifice with cords,
even unto the horns of the altar.

28 Thou art my God, and I will praise thee:
thou art my God, I will exalt thee.

29 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good:
for his mercy endureth for ever.

PRAYER TO CHRIST

Grant, we beseech Thee, O Lord Jesus Christ,
that the Most Blessed Virgin Mary, Thy Mother,
whose most holy soul was transfixed with the sword of sorrow
in the hour of Thy Own Passion,
may intercede for us before the throne of Mercy,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.

Imprint, O Lady, thy wounds upon my heart,
that I may read therein sorrow and love;
sorrow, to endure every sorrow for thee;
love, to despise every love for thee.
Amen.

MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS

The help of God and of Mary will not fail you...
I recommend devotion to Mary Help of Christians and frequent Holy Communion...
Words of St. John Bosco on his deathbed

St. GABRIEL OF THE SORROWFUL MOTHER

"Love Mary!... She is loveable, faithful, constant.
She will never let herself be outdone in love, but will ever remain supreme.

If you are in danger, she will hasten to free you.
If you are troubled, she will console you.
If you are sick, she will bring you relief.
If you are in need, she will help you.

She does not look to see what kind of person you have been. She simply comes to a heart that wants to love her. She comes quickly and opens her merciful heart to you, embraces you and consoles and serves you.

She will even be at hand to accompany you on the trip to eternity."

MARY, HELP OF THOSE IN NEED

Holy Mary,
help those in need,
give strength to the weak,
comfort the sorrowful,
pray for God's people,
assist the clergy,
intercede for religious.
Mary, all who seek your help
experience your unfailing protection.
Amen.

STAY BLESSED !!

Psalms 50:15
Pray to me when you are in trouble! I will deliver you and you will honor me!
1Peter 5: 6
And God will exalt you in due time, if you humble yourselves under his mighty hand
5:7 by casting all your cares on him because he cares for you.
Isaiah 2:22
Stop trusting in human beings, whose life’s breath is in their nostrils. For why should they be given special consideration?
Isaiah 30:18
….. Lord is ready to show you mercy; he sits on his throne, ready to have compassion on you. Indeed, the Lord is a just God; all who wait for him in faith will be blessed.

HAIL MARY FULL OF GRACE

Hail Mary, full of grace,
The Lord is with Thee,
Blessed are Thou amongst women
And blessed is the fruit of Thy womb Jesus.
Holy Mary, mother of God,
Pray for us sinners,
Now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.

THE ANGELUS

The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary:
And she conceived by the Holy Spirit.
Hail Mary, Full of Grace, the Lord is with thee blessed art thou amongst women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us sinners,
Now and at the hour of our death Amen.

Behold the handmaid of the Lord:
Be it done unto me according to your Word.
Hail Mary, Full of Grace, the Lord is with thee blessed art thou amongst women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us sinners,
Now and at the hour of our death Amen.

And the Word was made Flesh:
And dwelt among us.
Hail Mary, Full of Grace, the Lord is with thee blessed art thou amongst women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us sinners,
Now and at the hour of our death Amen.

Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God.
That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us Pray.
Pour forth, we beseech you, O Lord, your Grace into our Hearts, that we, to whom the Incarnation of Christ, your Son, was made know by the message of an angel, may be brought by his passion and cross to the glory of his Mighty Resurrection, through the same Christ our Lord.
Amen.

ASSUMPTION OF MARY

Father in heaven,
all creation rightly gives you praise,
for all life and all holiness come from you.
In the plan of your wisdom
she who bore the Christ in her womb
was raised body and soul in glory to be with him in heaven.
May we follow her example in reflecting your holiness
and join in her hymn of endless love and praise.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

PRAYER OF PEACE

Blessed are the PEACEMAKERS,for they shall be known as the Children of God.
But I say to you that hear, love your enemies,do good to those who hate you,
bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.
To those that strike you on the cheek, offer the other one also,
and from those who take away your cloak, do not withhold your coat as well.
Give to everyone who begs from you, and of those who take away your goods,
do not ask for them again.
And as you wish that others would do to you,
do so to them.

PRAYER TO THE SACRED HEART

O Sacred Heart of Jesus, pour out Your benedictions upon the Holy Church, upon its priests, and upon all its children. Sustain the just, convert the sinners, assist the dying, deliver the souls in purgatory, and extend over all hearts the sweet empire of Your love.
Amen.

DAILY OFFERING TO THE SACRED HEART

Oh Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you my prayers, works, joys, and suffering of this day in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world.
I offer them for all the intentions of Your Sacred Heart: the salvation of souls, reparation for sins, the reunion of all Christians;
I offer them for the intentions of our Bishops and of all Apostles of Prayer and in particular for those recommended by our Holy Father this month.
Amen.

OUR LADY OF THE SACRED HEART

Remember, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, what ineffable power thy divine Son hath given thee over His own adorable Heart.
Full of trust in thy merits, we come before thee and beg thy protection.
O heavenly Treasurer of the Heart of Jesus, that Heart which is the inexhaustible source of all graces, which thou mayest open to us at thy good pleasure,
in order that from it may flow forth upon mankind the riches of love and mercy, light and salvation, that are contained therein;
grant unto us, we beseech thee, the favors which we seek. . . .
We can never, never be refused by thee, and since thou art our Mother,
O our Lady of the Sacred Heart, graciously hear our prayers and grant our request.
Amen.

4th SUNDAY OF LENT

Lord and master, Our Lord of Light,
Wake us now from sleep of night,
Lead us through this darkness we pray.
Restore our sight with your light we pray,
To behold the glory of our risen Lord,
Our Lord and master, Our Lord of Light.

IMMACULATE VIRGIN MARY

O immaculate virgin,
Mother of God, full of grace,
the One whom you brought forth, Emmanuel,
is the fruit of your womb.
In your Motherhood
you have nurtured all human beings.
You surpass all praise and all glory.
I salute you, Mother of God, joy of the Angels,
because you surpass in fullness
what the Prophets have said about you.
The Lord is with you:
you gave life to the Saviour of the world.

AVE MARIA

Ave Maria, gratia plena, Dominus tecum.
Benedicta tu in mulieribus, et benedictus fructus ventris tui, Jesus.
Sancta Maria, Mater Dei, ora pro nobis peccatoribus,
nunc et in hora mortis nostrae. Amen.

PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF LOURDES

Hail Mary, poor and humble Woman, Blessed by the Most High! Virgin of hope, dawn of a new era, We join in your song of praise, to celebrate the Lord’s mercy, to proclaim the coming of the Kingdom and the full liberation of humanity.

Hail Mary, lowly handmaid of the Lord, Glorious Mother of Christ! Faithful Virgin, holy dwelling-place of the Word, Teach us to persevere in listening to the Word, and to be docile to the voice of the Spirit, attentive to his promptings in the depths of our conscience and to his manifestations in the events of history.

Hail Mary, Woman of sorrows, Mother of the living! Virgin spouse beneath the Cross, the new Eve, Be our guide along the paths of the world. Teach us to experience and to spread the love of Christ, to stand with you before the innumerable crosses on which your Son is still crucified.

Hail Mary, woman of faith, First of the disciples! Virgin Mother of the Church, help us always to account for the hope that is in us, with trust in human goodness and the Father’s love. Teach us to build up the world beginning from within: in the depths of silence and prayer, in the joy of fraternal love, in the unique fruitfulness of the Cross.

Holy Mary, Mother of believers, Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.Amen.

PRAYER FOR HELP AND PURE HEART

Holy Immaculate Mary, help all who are in trouble.
Give courage to the faint-hearted, console the sad,
heal the infirm, pray for the people, intercede for the clergy,
have a special care for nuns; may all feel, all enjoy
your kind and powerful assistance,
all who now and always render and will render, you honour,
and will offer you their petitions.
Hear all our prayers, O Mother, and grant them all.
We are all your children:
Grant the prayers of your children.

3rd SUNDAY OF LENT

Father of compassion and goodness, give us living water that will quench the thirst of our souls. We acknowledge we are sinners, easily discouraged because of our brokenness. Wash us clean from our sins and heal us body, mind and soul as we do your bidding by fasting, praying, giving alms and sharing with those in need. May your love and compassion fill us with hope and a truly contrite heart and lead us through a Lent of Repentance that will make our Easter joy deeper and more meaningful.
Amen.

MOTHER TERESA'S PRAYER TO ST.MARY

Mary, Mother of Jesus and of those who participate in his priestly ministry, we come to you with the same attitude of children who come to their mother.
We are no longer children, but adults who desire with all our hearts to be God's children.
Our human condition is weak, that is why we come to ask for your motherly aid so we are able to overcome our weakness.
Pray for us so that we can, in turn, become people of prayer.
We invoke your protection so that we may remain free from all sin.
We invoke your love so that it may reign and we will be able to be compassionate and forgiving.
We ask for your blessing so we can be like the image of your beloved Son, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Amen.

PRAYER TO OUR LORD JESUS

Lord I Love You,
And I Need You,
Come Into My Heart,
Bless Me, My Family, My Parents,
My Home, My Friends And
All Those Who Are In Need Of My Prayers...
And All Those Who Have Requested My Prayers...
And All To Those I Have Promised My Prayers....
And All Those Who Are Praying For Me...
In Jesus Christ.
Amen

AN OFFERING PRAYER

O Divine Heart of Jesus, grant, I beseech Thee,
eternal rest to the souls in purgatory,
final grace to all who are to die today,
true repentance to sinners,
the light of faith to pagans,
Thy blessing to me and to all who are mine.
To Thee, O most loving Heart of Jesus,
do I therefore commend all these souls,
and for them I offer all Thy merits,
together with the merits of the most Blessed Mother
and of all the saints and angels,
and also together with all the Sacrifices of the Mass,
the Holy Communions,
the prayers and good works that are made today
throughout the entire Christian world.

OUR HOPES AND IDEALS

God made us a family.
We need one another. We love one another.
We forgive one another. We work together.
We play together. We worship together.
Together we use God's word. Together we grow in Christ.
Together we love all people. Together we serve our God.
Together we hope for heaven. These are our hopes and ideals.
Help us to attain them,
O God, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY OF FATIMA

O God, Who established the Mother of Thy Son also to be Our Mother,
grant unto us, that persevering in penance and prayer for the salvation of the world,
we may be more efficacious in extending the reign of Christ in our days.
We ask this through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son,
Who liveth and reigneth with Thee, in the unity fo the Holy Ghost,
God forever and ever.Amen.

MARIAN PRAYER OF MOTHER TERESA

Give us a heart as beautiful, pure,
and spotless as yours.
A heart like yours,
so full of love and humility.
May we be able to receive Jesus
as the Bread of Life,
to love Him as you loved Him,
to serve Him under the mistreated face of the poor.
We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

2nd SUNDAY OF LENT

THE TRANSFIGURATION OF JESUS:

Transfigured Jesus, son of the Living God, Your Father sent You to show us the way to new life. On His holy mountain You were transfigured and Your glory was revealed to Your disciples. You prepared them for Your approaching passion and taught them that the promised Christ had to suffer and die to come into the glory of His resurrection. Through Your transfiguration You strengthened them and gave them hope to cling on to through the dark hours. The same hope is given to us too. It is the unconditional love of the Father who sent You, His only son to suffer, die and bring salvation by rising again and strengthened the disciples by His revelation of Your glory. Transfigured Lord help us to cling onto this hope as we prepare during this Lent to celebrate Your rising from the dead to give us new life. Amen.

LENTEN PRAYER

"Lord, open my lips, and my mouth shall declare your praise."

God our Father,
by your gifts to us on earth
we already share in your life.
In all we do,
guide us to the light of your kingdom.
Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.

OUR DEAR MOTHER

May the Blessed Mother come into your life today with a special blessing for you.
May you always be grateful for the Blessed Mother.
Without her we would not have Jesus. Our Savior.

PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

God of power and mercy, you blessed the Americas at Tepeyac with the presence of the Virgin Mary of Guadalupe. May her prayers help all men and women to accept each other as brothers and sisters. Through your justice present in our heats, may your peace reign in the world. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

MATTHEW 18:10-14

Not one of these little ones should be lost
"Take care that you do not despise one of these little ones; for, I tell you, in heaven their angels continually see the face of my Father in heaven. What do you think? If a shepherd has a hundred sheep, and one of them has gone astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountains and go in search of the one that went astray? And if he finds it, truly I tell you, he rejoices over it more than over the ninety-nine that never went astray. So it is not the will of your Father in heaven that one of these little ones should be lost.

THE SINNER'S PRAYER

Dear Father,
I now believe that Jesus Christ is Your only begotten Son, that He came to the earth in the flesh and died on the cross to take away all of my sins and the sins of this world. I believe that Jesus Christ then rose from the dead on the third day to give all of us eternal life.
Lord Jesus, I now confess to You all of the wrong and sinful things that I have ever done in my life. I ask that You please forgive me and wash away all of my sins by the blood that You have personally shed for me on the cross. I am now ready to accept You as my personal Lord and Savior. I now ask that You come into my life and live with me for all of eternity.
Father, Jesus - I now believe that I am truly saved and born again.
Thank You Father.
Thank You Jesus.

PRAYER OF THE JUBILEE YEAR OF 2008

God our Father
among all creatures You have formed Mary,
the perfect creature, the “Immaculate Conception”.
Here in Lourdes she proclaimed this name and Bernadette repeated it.
The Immaculate Conception;
this is a cry of hope:evil, sin, and death are no longer victors.
Mary, precursory sign, dawn of salvation!
Mary,
You, the innocence and refuge of sinners
We pray to you.
Hail Mary……….. !

Lord Jesus,
You gave us Mary as our Mother.
She shared Your Passion and Resurrection.
Here in Lourdes she showed herself to Bernadette,
saddened by our sins but radiant with Your light.
Through her, we entrust to You our joys and our sorrows,
our own, those of the sick, and those of all people.
Mary, Our sister and our mother,
our confidant, and our help
We pray to you
Hail Mary……….. !

Holy Spirit,
you are the Spirit of love and unity.
Here in Lourdes, through Bernadette,
Mary asked for a Chapel, and for people to come in procession.
Inspire the Church which Christ is building on Peter’s faith:
that it may be one.
Guide the pilgrimage of the Church:
that it may be faithful and daring!
Mary, you are filled with the Holy Spirit,
you are the spouse and the servant.
You are the model for Christians,
and the maternal face of the Church.
We pray to you.
Hail Mary……….. !

HAVE MERCY ON US, O LORD, FOR WE HAVE SINNED

Have mercy on me, God in your kindness
In your compassion blot out my offence.
O wash me more and more from my guilt
And cleanse me from my sin.

My offences truly I know them;
My sin is always before me.
Against you, you alone, have I sinned;
What is evil in your sight I have done.

A pure heart create for me O God,
Put a steadfast spirit within me.
Do not cast me away from your presence,
Nor deprive me of your Holy Spirit.

Give me again the joy of your help;
With a spirit of fervour sustain me.
O Lord open my lips
And my mouth shall declare your praise.

1st SATURDAY OF LENT

"And today the Lord is making this agreement with you: you are to be a people peculiarly His own, as He promised you; and provided you keep all His commandments, He will then raise you high in praise and renown and glory above all other nations He has made, and you will be a people sacred to the Lord your God as He promised". (Deuteronomy 26:18-19)

ACT OF HOPE

O my God, knowing Your almighty power,
and Your infinite goodness and mercy,
I hope in You that, by the merits of the
Passion and Death of our Saviour Jesus Christ,
You will grant me eternal life,
which You have promised to all
such as shall do the works of a good Christian;
and these I resolve to do,
with the help of Your Grace.
Amen.

ISAIAH CHAPTER 58

1 Shout the message! Don't hold back. Say to my people Israel:
You've sinned! You've turned against the LORD.
2 Day after day, you worship him
and seem eager to learn his teachings.
You act like a nation that wants to do right
by obeying his laws.
You ask him about justice,
and say you enjoy worshiping the LORD.
3 You wonder why the LORD pays no attention
when you go without eating and act humble.
But on those same days that you give up eating,
you think only of yourselves and abuse your workers.
4 You even get angry and ready to fight.
No wonder God won't listen to your prayers!
5 Do you think the LORD wants you to give up eating
and to act as humble as a bent-over bush?
Or to dress in sackcloth and sit in ashes?
Is this really what he wants on a day of worship?
6 I'll tell you what it really means to worship the LORD.
Remove the chains of prisoners who are chained unjustly.
Free those who are abused!
7 Share your food with everyone who is hungry;
share your home with the poor and homeless.
Give clothes to those in need; don't turn away your relatives.
8 Then your light will shine like the dawning sun,
and you will quickly be healed.
Your honesty will protect you as you advance,
and the glory of the LORD
will defend you from behind.
9 When you beg the LORD for help,
he will answer, "Here I am!"
Don't mistreat others or falsely accuse them
or say something cruel.
10 Give your food to the hungry and care for the homeless.
Then your light will shine in the dark;
your darkest hour will be like the noonday sun.
11 The LORD will always guide you
and provide good things to eat when you are in the desert.
He will make you healthy.
You will be like a garden that has plenty of water
or like a stream that never runs dry.
12 You will rebuild those houses left in ruins for years;
you will be known as a builder and repairer
of city walls and streets.
13 But first, you must start respecting the Sabbath
as a joyful day of worship.
You must stop doing and saying whatever you please
on this special day.
14 Then you will truly enjoy knowing the LORD.
He will let you rule from the highest mountains
and bless you with the land of your ancestor Jacob.
The LORD has spoken!

ASH WEDNESDAY

When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said,
"I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness,
but will have the light of life."John 8:12

Savior and Friend, today is Ash Wednesday.
We start Lent today,
reflecting on the love you have for us that made you die for us to save us.
It's easy to forget about that love -
you know the activity and the pressures that surround us every day.
You know how these things weigh on our minds and
how they sometimes leave us almost breathless.
In the midst of our fast-moving lives and world,
give us those quiet times we need for reflection and rest,
and keep our minds at peace.
Amen.

MOUNT CARMEL PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel,
fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven.
Blessed Mother of the Son of God,
Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity,
Oh Star of the Sea,
help me and show me here you are my Mother.
Oh Holy Mary,
Mother of God queen of Heaven and Earth,
I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity
(make request).
There are none that can withstand your power.
Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (say three times).
Holy Mary, I place this prayer in your hands (say three times).
Amen.

WHEN YOU ARE IN TROUBLE

Psalms 50:15
Pray to me when you are in trouble! I will deliver you and you will honor me!

1peter 5: 6
And God will exalt you in due time, if you humble yourselves under his mighty hand
5:7 by casting all your cares on him because he cares for you.

Isaiah 2:22
Stop trusting in human beings, whose life’s breath is in their nostrils. For why should they be given special consideration?

Isaiah 30:18 …..
Lord is ready to show you mercy; he sits on his throne, ready to have compassion on you. Indeed, the Lord is a just God; all who wait for him in faith will be blessed.

POWER OF PRAYER

"Don’t worry about anything,
but in all your prayers ask God for what you need,
always asking him with a thankful heart.
And God’s peace,
which is far beyond human understanding
will keep your hearts and minds
safe in union with Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7)

PRESENTATION OF THE LORD

Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace,
according to thy word;
for mine eyes have seen thy salvation
which thou hast prepared in the presence of all peoples,
a light for revelation to the Gentiles,
and for glory to thy people Israel."

Medjugorje - Our Lady's August 25, 2007 Message

"Dear children! Also today I call you to conversion. May your life,little children, be a reflection of God’s goodness and not of hatred andunfaithfulness. Pray, little children, that prayer may become life foryou. In this way, in your life you will discover the peace and joy whichGod gives to those who have an open heart to His love. And you who arefar from God’s mercy, convert so that God may not become deaf to yourprayers and that it may not be too late for you. Therefore, in thistime of grace, convert and put God in the first place in your life. Thankyou for having responded to my call."

CHAPLET OF THE SACRED HEART

O Jesus give us Thy heart as a Pledge of Thy Love and
as a place of refuge that we may find there a secure repose
during our life and sweet comfort at the hour of our death.

O Sacred Heart of Jesus burning with love of us inflame our hearts with love of Thee.(10x)

Thee I adore, praise and love O Sacred Heart of my dear Jesus
penetrated with grief at the thought of so many offences
which have been hitherto committed against Thee
in the most Holy Sacreament of the alter
I offer up to Thee in satisfaction there of the amiable heart of
Thy most beloved Mother with the merits of the Saints. AMEN.

A PRAYER FROM HEAVEN

“OH MOST HOLY VIRGIN MARY,
OH JECINTHO, O QUEEN OF ROSES,
PRAY FOR US TO THE HOLY TRINITY,
TO SHOWER HIS MERCY,
ON HIS MOST BELOVED MANKIND.
OH MOTHER OF OUR MERCIFUL LORD,
MAKE US A CHANNEL OF PEACE,
SO THAT WE MAY SPREAD THE FRAGRANCE
OFLORD’S MERCIFUL PEACE
THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.
OH JECINTHO, OH QUEEN OF ROSES,
BIND US IN YOUR WONDERFUL LOVE,
BE WITH US IN TIMES OF NEED AND
GRANT US OUR PETITIONS.
PROTECT US FROM ALL EVILS AND
MAKE US WORTHY,
TO BE THE CHILDREN OF OUR LORD,
FOR EVER AND EVER. AMEN.”

(1-APOSTLES CREED, 1-OUR FATHER, 3-HAIL MARY, 1-GLORY BE)

MARIA, ROSA MYSTICA

ORA PRO NOBIS

ROSA MYSTICA, IMMACULATE VIRGIN,
MOTHER OF GRACE,
IN HONOUR OF YOUR DIVINE SON,
WE PROSTRATE OURSELVES AT YOUR FEET
TO IMPLORE GOD'S MERCY.
WE BEG FOR HELP AND GRACE,
NOT RELYING ON ANY MERIT OF OURS,
BUT ON THE KINDNESS OF YOUR MOTHERLY HEART,
AND CONFIDENT THAT YOU WILL GRANT OUR URGENT REQUESTS.
(HAIL MARY…..)

ROSA MYSTICA,
MOTHER OF JESUS,
QUEEN OF THE HOLY ROSARY
AND MOTHER OF THE CHURCH,
OF THE MYSTICAL BODY OF CHRIST,
WE IMPLORE THE GIFTS OF UNITY
AND PEACE FOR THE ANXIOUS WORLD,
AND THOSE GRACES SO ABLE TO CONVERT
THE SOULS OF YOUR ERRING CHILDREN.
(HAIL MARY……)

Mother Mary's song

And Mary said:
"My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant.
From now on all generations will call me blessed,
for the Mighty One has done great things for me—
holy is his name.
His mercy extends to those who fear him,
from generation to generation.
He has performed mighty deeds with his arm;
he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts.
He has brought down rulers from their thrones
but has lifted up the humble.
He has filled the hungry with good things
but has sent the rich away empty.
He has helped his servant Israel,
remembering to be merciful to Abraham
and his descendants forever,
even as he said to our fathers." luke-1:46-55

Prayer for souls in purgatory

St. Gertrude the Great is invoked for souls in purgatory and for living sinners.
Our Lord told St. Gertrude that the following prayer would release 1000 souls from purgatory each time it is said.
The prayer was extended to include living sinners as well.

"Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Most Precious Blood of Thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the Masses said throughout the world today, for all the Holy Souls in Purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal church, those in my own home and within my family. Amen."

PRAYER TO THE VIRGIN MARY AS UNTIER OF KNOTS

"Holy Mary, full of the presence of God
during your life you accepted with great humility
the Holy Will of the Father and
the legacy of your Son Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Evil never dared to entangle you with its confusion.
Since then you have interceded for all of our difficulties.
With all simplicity and patience you have given us example,
on how to untangle the knots in our complicated lives.
By being our Mother forever,
you arrange and make clear the path,
that unites us to Our Lord.
Holy Mary, Mother of God and ours,
with your maternal heart,
untie the knots that upset our lives.
We ask you to receive in your hands ( mention who or prayer request)
and deliver us from the chains and confusions,
that have us restrained.
Blessed Virgin Mary, through your grace,
your intercession and by your example,
deliver us from evil
and untie the knots that keep us away from God,
so that once free of every confusion and error,
we may find Him in all things,
have Him in our hearts and
serve him always with our brothers and sisters.
Mother of Good Counsel pray for us.
Amen.

THE SEVEN SORROWS OF THE VIRGIN MARY

1. The Prophecy of Simeon:
"If I had allowed the knowledge of Simeon's prophecy to pierce My Heart over and over, I would have re-lived Jesus' passion over and over.
I prayed for the grace to be at peace in the present moment."

2. The Flight into Egypt:
"Though this was a hardship, our flight from Herod portrays God's provision amidst adversity.

3. Losing the Child Jesus in the Temple:
"When you seek My Son, you too will find Him in the temple of your heart."

4. The Meeting of Jesus and Mary on the Way of the Cross:
"I embraced Him in My Heart as I saw Him suffering under the weight of the cross.
You too must embrace Him in your hearts in the Blessed Sacrament.
Do not leave His Love unattended."

5. The Crucifixion:
"As I watched My Beloved Son draw His last breaths, I prayed He would persevere to the end. You must pray for the grace of final perseverance."

6. The Taking Down of the Body of Jesus from the Cross:
"I sorrowed that more would not benefit from His death.
I sorrowed for those who would not turn away from sin. I continue to sorrow for this."

7. The Burial of Jesus:
"I dressed His wounds. I arranged His Hands. I grieved. I gave Him to the world and the world rejected Him.
Pray for those who still reject Him."

TRIDIUM TO OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

Prayer:

O God, You have been pleased to bestow upon us unceasing favors
by having placed us under the special protection
of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary.
Grant us, your humble servants,
who rejoice in honoring her today upon earth,
the happiness of seeing her face to face in heaven.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Prayer:

Remember, O most gracious Virgin of Guadalupe,
that in your apparitions on Mount Tepeyac
you promised to show pity and compassion to all who,
loving and trusting you,
seek your help and protection.

Accordingly, listen now to our supplications
and grant us consolation and relief.
We are full of hope that,
relying on your help,
nothing can trouble or affect us.
As you have remained with us through your admirable image,
so now obtain for us the graces we need.
Amen.

TRIDIUM TO OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

“I chose this place and made it holy,
in order that my name might be honored,
and my eyes and heart might remain there forever.” [2 Chr. 7:16]
"Who is this that comes forth like the dawn,
as beautiful as the moon,
as resplendent as the sun..?" (Sg. 6:10)
Hail Mary...
Mary speaks:
“I am the Mother of fair love,... and of knowledge, and of holy hope...
My memory is unto everlasting generations” (Eccl. 24:24, 28, Douay).

SPECIAL PRAYER

"Mary, Light of the world, pray for us!
Our Lady of the Roses, pray for us!
Mary, Help of Mothers, pray for us!"

Prayer to our Mother

I greet you, Ever-blessed Virgin, Mother of God, Throne of Grace, miracle of Almighty Power!
I greet you, Sanctuary of the Most Holy Trinity and Queen of the Universe, Mother of Mercy and refuge of sinners!
Most loving Mother, attracted by your beauty and sweetness, and by your tender compassion, I confidently turn to you, miserable as I am, and beg of you to obtain for me from your dear Son the favor I request (State your request)
Obtain for me also, Queen of heaven, the most lively contrition for my many sins and the grace to imitate closely those virtues which you practiced so faithfully, especially humility, purity and obedience.
Above all, I beg you to be my Mother and Protectress, to receive me into the number of your devoted children, and to guide me from your high throne of glory.
Do not reject my petitions, Mother of Mercy! Have pity on me, and do not abandon.

COME BACK TO THE LORD

"Come back to the Lord quickly. Don't think that you can keep putting it off. His anger can come upon you suddenly, and you will die under his punishment" Sirach 5:7

"These are holy matters, and if you treat them in a holy manner, you yourselves will be considered holy. If you have learned this lesson, you will be able to defend yourselves at the Judgment." Wisdom of Solomon 6:10

PSALM 134:1 QUIET TIME

'COME, BLESS THE LORD,
ALL YOU SERVANTS OF THE LORD,
WHO STAND IN THE HOUSE OF THE LORD,
DURING THE HOURS OF NIGHT'.

FIVE JOYFUL MYSTERIES

THE ANNUNCIATION:
The Angel Gabriel said to Mary: "Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you.Blessed are you among women......You shall conceive and bear a son, and you shall call His name Jesus......Mary answered, "Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it done to me according to your word".
Spiritual Fruit : Humility

THE VISITATION:
Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and cried out in a loud voice: "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.....The moment your greeting sounded in my ears, the babe in my womb leapt for joy".
Spiritual Fruit : Love of Neighbour

THE BIRTH OF JESUS:
And it came to pass while they were there, that the days of Mary to be delivered were fulfilled. And she brought forth her first born son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger, because there was no room, for them in the inn".
Spiritual Fruit : Poverty of Spirit

THE PRESENTATION:
When the days of her purification were fulfilled they took him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord...Simeon blessed them and said to the Mother, "Behold, this child is destined for the fall and for the rise f many in Israel, and for a sign that shall be contradicted; and thy own soul a sword shall pierce".
Spiritual Fruit : Purity of mind and body

THE FINDING OF THE CHILD JESUS IN THE TEMPLE:
After three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions......And he returned with his parents to Nazareth, and was obedient to them".
Spiritual Fruit : Obedience

THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD

Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. John would have prevented Him, saying, "I need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?" But Jesus answered him, "Let it be so now; for thus it is fitting for us to fulfil all righteousness." Then he consented. And when Jesus was baptized, He went up immediately from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and alighting on Him; and lo, a voice from heaven, saying, "This is My beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased." Matthew 3:13-17

FIVE GLORIOUS MYSTERIES

THE RESURRECTION:
And looking up they saw that the stone had been rolled back, for it was very large....On entering the tomb they saw a young man sitting at the right side....who said to them, "Do not be afraid. You are looking for Jesus of Nazareth who was crucified. He is risen, he is not here. Behold the place where they laid him".
SPIRITUAL FRUIT : FAITH

THE ASCENSION:
Then, after speaking to them, the Lord Jesus was taken up into heaven and took his seat at God's right hand".
SPIRITUAL FRUIT : CHRISTIAN HOPE

THE DESCENT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT:
And there appeared to them parted tongues as of fire, which settled upon each of them. And they were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in foreign tongues, even as the Holy Spirit prompted them to speak.
SPIRITUAL FRUIT : GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.

THE ASSUMPTION:
Arise, my beloved, my beautiful one, and come!....You are all beautiful, my beloved, and there is no blemish in you. You are the glory of Jerusalem....you are the splendid boast of our people.
SPIRITUAL FRUIT : TO JESUS THROUGH MARY.

THE CORONATION:
A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.
SPIRITUAL FRUIT : GRACE OF FINAL PRESEVERANCE.

FIVE SORROWFUL MYSTERIES

THE AGONY IN THE GARDEN:
Kneeling down, he bagan to pray, "Father if it be your will, take this cup from me, yet not my will but yours be done"..... In his anguish he prayed even more intensely, and his sweat became like drops of blood falling to the ground.
Spiritual Fruit:God's will be done.

THE SCOURGING AT THE PILLAR:
Pilate relased Barabbas to them. Jesus, however, he first had scourged; then he handed him over to be crucified.
Spiritual Fruit: Mortification of the Senses.

THE CROWNING WITH THORNS:
Weaving a crown of thorns they fixed it on his head, and placed a reed in his right had. To make fun of him they knelt before him saying: "Hail, King of the Jews". They spat on him, and took the reed and struck him on the head.
Spiritual Fruit: Reign of Christ in our hearts.

THE CARRYING OF THE CROSS:
When the soldiers had finished mocking him....they led him away to crucify him. On the way they laid hold of a certain Simon of Cyrene, coming from the country, and upon him they laid the cross to carry it after Jesus.
Spiritual Fruit: Patient bearing of trials.

THE CRUCIFIXION:
When thye came to the place called the skull, they crucified him.....Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing"....There was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour.....and Jesus cried out with a loud voice. "Father, into your hands I commend my spirit".
Spiritual Fruit: Pardoning of injuries.

FIVE LUMINOUS MYSTERIES

BAPTISM OF JESUS :
Jesus came to the Jordan to be baptized. When he came up out of the water, the Heavens opened and the Spirit of God descended upon Him as a dove, and a voice from Heaven said, "This is my beloved son"
Let us ask for the guidance of the Holy Spirit so that we may always fulfill our baptismal promises.

MIRACLE AT CANA :
At the marriage at Cana, the Mother of Jesus was there. When the wine failed, she said to her Son, "They have no wine" and to the servants, "Do whatever he tells you". Jesus ordered the stone jars to be filled with water, which became wine. And thus revealed His glory.
Let us ask for the grace always to do what Jesus asks of us and thus be transformed.

PROCLAMATION OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD :
When the time was fulfilled Jesus came to Galilee, preaching on the coming of God's Kingdom and invites us to repent and believe in the Gospel.
Let us ask for the grace to be truly sorry for our sins and to grow in faith.

TRANSFIGURATION OF JESUS :
Jesus took with Him Peter, John and James and went up to the mountain to pray, where His appearance became dazzling bright, and there appeared Moses and Elijah, talking to Him. A cloud overshadowed them, and a voice said, "This is my beloved Son, listen to Him".
Let us ask for the grace to be ever attentive to the words of the Lord in our daily lives.

INSTITUTION OF THE EUCHARIST :
Jesus sat at the table with the apostles and He took bread, gave thanks, broke it and gave it to them saying, "Take, eat, this is my body". Taking the cup, he gave thanks and said, "Drink this, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many, for the forgiveness of sins, do this in memory of me".
Let us ask for the grace to receive this holy gift worthily so that we may reach the eternal life it promises.

FIVE GLORIOUS MYSTERIES

THE RESURRECTION:
And looking up they saw that the stone had been rolled back, for it was very large....On entering the tomb they saw a young man sitting at the right side....who said to them, "Do not be afraid. You are looking for Jesus of Nazareth who was crucified. He is risen, he is not here. Behold the place where they laid him".
SPIRITUAL FRUIT : FAITH

THE ASCENSION:
Then, after speaking to them, the Lord Jesus was taken up into heaven and took his seat at God's right hand".
SPIRITUAL FRUIT : CHRISTIAN HOPE

THE DESCENT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT:
And there appeared to them parted tongues as of fire, which settled upon each of them. And they were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in foreign tongues, even as the Holy Spirit prompted them to speak.
SPIRITUAL FRUIT : GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.

THE ASSUMPTION:
Arise, my beloved, my beautiful one, and come!....You are all beautiful, my beloved, and there is no blemish in you. You are the glory of Jerusalem....you are the splendid boast of our people.
SPIRITUAL FRUIT : TO JESUS THROUGH MARY.

THE CORONATION:
A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.
SPIRITUAL FRUIT : GRACE OF FINAL PRESEVERANCE.

FIVE SORROWFUL MYSTERIES

THE PASSION

AGONY IN THE GARDEN
CHRIST IS STRIPPED OFF HIS CLOTHES
CROWNING WITH THORNS
CARRYING OF THE CROSS
THE CRUCIFICATION

FIVE JOYFUL MYSTERIES

ANNOUNCIATION
VISITATION
BIRTH OF CHRIST
PRESENTATION
FINDING IN THE TEMPLE

THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

WE SAW HIS STAR AT ITS RISING AND HAVE COME TO DO HIM HOMAGE

ST. JOHN NEUMANN

ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON

FIRST FRIDAY

THE MOST HOLY NAME OF JESUS

ST.BASIL THE GREAT

ST. GREGORY NAZIANZEN

THE OCTAVE DAY OF CHRISTMAS

THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, MOTHER OF GOD

THEY FOUND MARY AND JOSEPH AND THE INFANT.

WHEN THE EIGHT DAYS WERE COMPLETED
HE WAS NAMED JESUS

HAIL MARY, FULL OF GRACE