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Now that that Easter day is past, I would like to combine our morning, afternoon and evening prayers into 1 daily prayer, if that is acceptable to you all. We can pray for whomever or whatever we like or just offer a prayer of thanksgiving. A Psalm, a bible verse.  A prayer for the day.

Lord please bless this little website
may it bring faith and peace to all who come here
Lord please hear our prayers.

Our Father who art in heaven
hallowed be Thy name
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven
give us this day our daily bread
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us
and lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil
In the name of the Father
and of the Son
and of the Holy Spirit
Amen

Lord please bless this little website
may it bring faith and peace to all who come here
Lord please hear our prayers.

Our Father who art in heaven
hallowed be Thy name
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven
give us this day our daily bread
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us
and lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil
In the name of the Father
and of the Son
and of the Holy Spirit
Amen.

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Hear our prayers. O Lord!

"Strengthen the hands that are feeble,
make firm knees that are weak,
Say to the fearful of heart:
Be strong, do not fear!
Here is your God, he comes with vindication;
With divine recompense, he comes to save you.
Then the eyes of the blind shall see,
and the ears of the deaf be opened;
Then the lame shall leap like a stag,
and the mute tongue sing for joy."
Isaiah 35:3-6

God our Savior, you are are our stronghold. In faith we pray:
God in your mercy, hear us

Open the ears of our hearts that we may recognize your voice when you call.
God in your mercy, hear us

Put your word of life on our lips that we may speak in your name.
God in your mercy, hear us

Give courage to the faint of heart.
God in your mercy, hear us

May the word of God transform our hearts and make us new in the risen Christ
Amen

God, you are the source of our joy. In hope we pray:
Hear us, O Lord.

Let your church be joyous in you.
Hear us, O Lord.

Let the poor rejoice in your justice.
Hear us, O Lord.

Let the dying find peace in your promise of everlasting life.
Hear us, O Lord.

May the peace of Christ dwell richly in us through faith,
by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Amen

O Lord, our God
how glorious is your name over all the earth!
What is man that you should be mindful of him,
or the son of man that you should care for him,

You have made him little less than the angels,
and crowned him with glory and honor.
You have given him rule over the works of your hands,
putting all things under his feet.

All sheep and oxen,
yes, and the beasts of the field,
the birds of the air, the fishes of the sea,
and whatever swims the paths of the seas.

This is the day the Lord has made;
Let us be glad and rejoice in it.

How blessed are those who fear you, Lord. We pray:
Teach us your ways, O Lord.

Guide Pope Francis and all our bishops according to your gracious will.
Teach us your ways, O Lord.

Help us establish a culture in Catholic schools that
actively seeks justice and peace.
Teach us your ways, O Lord.

Lead us to your stillness and grasp us by your love.
Teach us your ways, O Lord.

May the Lord bless and prosper the work of our hands
for the glory of God.
Amen

Lord please bless this little website
may it bring faith and peace to all who come here
Lord please hear our prayers.

Our Father who art in heaven
hallowed be Thy name
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven
give us this day our daily bread
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us
and lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil
In the name of the Father
and of the Son
and of the Holy Spirit
Amen.

God our Savior, in the Holy Name of Jesus we pray to you;
God, come to our aid.

Strengthen those who seek healing of addiction.
God, come to our aid.

Strengthen efforts to free women, men, and children who are bound by slavery.
God, come to our aid.

Liberate civilians who suffer oppression in the midst of political uprising.
God, come to our aid.

May God heal us of every ill and give us peace,
through Christ our risen Lord.
Amen

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 Jesus Christ.
Rest your weary ones. Bless your dying ones.
Soothe your suffering ones. Pity your afflicted ones;
Shield your joyous ones; and all for your love's sake.
Amen.

Good evening folks! Good evening (over here) odhiambo!

Goodnight! :D

As I watched
thrones were set up
and the ancient one took his throne.
His clothing was snow white,
and the hair on his head as pure wool;
His throne was flames of fire,
with wheels of burning fire.
A surging stream of fire
flowing out from where he sat;
Thousands upon thousands were ministering to him,
and myriads upon myriads attending him.
The court was convened,
and the books were opened.
Daniel 7:9-10

Judge not, and you will not be judged;
condemn not, and you will not be condemned;
forgive, and and you will be forgiven;
Give, and it will be given to you;
Good measure, pressed down, shaken together,
running over, will be put into your lap.
For the measure you give,
will be the measure you get back.
Luke 6:37-38

Lord, our treasure lies in you. Hear us as we pray:
Lord, bring peace into our hearts.

Restore unity in your church.
Lord, bring peace into our hearts.

Help those who are fleeing danger.
Lord, bring peace into our hearts.

Calm those who fear death.
Lord, bring peace into our hearts.

May God bless us with wisdom, knowledge,
and understanding in the Spirit,
through Christ our Risen Lord.
Amen

I will rise before dawn and cry for help, I hope in your word.
My eyes watch through the night to ponder your promise.
Psalm 119

God of salvation, in trust we pray: Uphold your people, Lord

Strengthen your church to be an advocate for the vulnerable.
Uphold your people, Lord.

Vindicate the poor and the oppressed in our cities and neighborhoods.
Uphold your people, Lord.

Fortify those who are bowed down by financial worries.
Uphold your people, Lord.

May the God of our ancestors who raised Jesus from the dead
bless us with generous and loving hearts.
Amen

Prayer To Our Lady, Help Of Christians

Most Holy Virgin Mary, Help of Christian,
how sweet it is to come to your feet
imploring your perpetual help.
If earthly mothers cease not to remember their children,
how can you, the most loving of all mothers forget me?
Grant then to me, I implore you,
your perpetual help in all my necessities,
in every sorrow, and especially in all my temptations.
I ask for your unceasing help for all who are now suffering.
Help the weak, cure the sick, convert sinners.
Grant through your intercessions many vocations to the religious life.
Obtain for us, O Mary, Help of Christians,
that having invoked you on earth we may love and eternally thank you in heaven.

By St. John Bosco

O God, you work wonders for us. We praise you and say:
God, give aid to your servants.

Bless those who serve us in tasks that are tedious.
God, give aid to your servants.

Bless those who sit with the sick and dying.
God, give aid to your servants.

Bless those who work through the night to keep us safe.
God, give aid to your servants.

May the peace of God guard our hearts and minds
in Jesus Christ
Amen

Lord please bless this little website
may it bring faith and peace to all who come here
Lord please hear our prayers.

Our Father who art in heaven
hallowed be Thy name
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven
give us this day our daily bread
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us
and lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil
In the name of the Father
and of the Son
and of the Holy Spirit
Amen.

O Lord open my lips.
and my mouth will proclaim your praise.

Praise the Lord from the heavens;
praise him from the heights.
Praise him, all his angels;
praise him, all his hosts.

Praise him, sun and moon;
praise him, all shining stars.
Praise him, highest heavens;
and the waters above the heavens.

Let them praise the name of the Lord.
He commanded: they were created.
He established them forever and ever,
gave a law which shall not pass away.
Psalm 148:1-6

God of peace, in the name of Jesus Christ,
crucified and risen, we pray:
Lord, be our way, our truth, and our life.

Strengthen your church for the mission of bearing
Christ's peace to the world.
Lord, be our way, our truth, and our life.

Make us instruments of your compassionate love and caring touch.
Lord, be our way, our truth, and our life.

Heal those who suffer the pain of sorrow or failure.
Lord, be our way, our truth, and our life.

May the God of infinite goodness bless us with thankful hearts
and lead us along the everlasting way.
Amen

Come, let us ring out our joy to the Lord;
hail the rock who saves us.
Let us come into his presence, giving thanks;
let us hail him with a song of praise.

A mighty God is the Lord,
a great King above all gods.
In his hands are the depths of the earth;
the heights of the mountains are his.
To him belongs the sea, for he made it,
and the dry land that he shaped by his hands.

O come; let us bow and bend low.
Let us kneel before the God who made us,
for he is our God and we
the people who belong to his pasture,
the flock that is led by his hand.
Psalm 95:1-7

God, you raised Jesus from the dead and transformed all of life. In hope we pray:
Hear us, O God.

Fashion your church into an effective witness to Christ, crucified and risen.
Hear us, O God.

Give wisdom and discernment to those entrusted with leadership.
Hear us, O God.

Make us good stewards of all the gifts you have given to us.
Hear us, O God.

May the God of love guard us from all that is evil
and enfold us in Christ's peace.
Amen

Most Holy Virgin Mary, Help of Christian,
how sweet it is to come to your feet
imploring your perpetual help.
If earthly mothers cease not to remember their children,
how can you, the most loving of all mothers forget me?
Grant then to me, I implore you,
your perpetual help in all my necessities,
in every sorrow, and especially in all my temptations.
I ask for your unceasing help for all who are now suffering.
 Help the weak, cure the sick, convert sinners.
Grant through your intercessions many vocations to the religious life.
Obtain for us, O Mary, Help of Christians,
that having invoked you on earth we may love and eternally thank you in heaven.

God, in Mary we have a model of faithful listening
and obedience to your will. With her we pray:
Hear us, Lord.

Help us be faithful to the word you speak to us
in the scriptures and in our hearts.
Hear us, Lord.

Anoint your church to model reconciliation
and unity in Christ.
Hear us, Lord.

Protect the vulnerable and the least ones.
Hear us, Lord.

May God bless us with songs of praise and thanksgiving
for all he has done for us.
Amen

O God,
through all my trials,
my fears and sufferings,
you, my Redeemer, are at my side.

I believe you are my God.
Cut deep into my soul this firm belief,
and help me hold this belief through it all.

Like Job,
I believe that I shall live,
and with my own eyes shall see life,
even if I am brought to dust.

I know my Redeemer lives;
and in my flesh
I shall see you, my God.
Amen

Prayer 'O my Jesus, look not on my ingratitude to Thee. . .'
by St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori from 'The True Spouse of Jesus Christ'

O my Jesus, look not on my ingratitude to Thee, after all Thy mercies, but turn Thy eyes to Thy own merits, and to the pains that Thou hast suffered for me, from the crib of Bethlehem to the cross of Calvary. I repent, with my whole soul, of all the offences that I have offered to Thee. From this moment I consecrate to Thee my life, which I desire to spend in doing all that I can to obey and to love Thee. I love Thee, O my Redeemer, but I love Thee too little; for Thy mercy's sake, increase in my soul Thy love. Hear my prayer O Jesus, and make me, by Thy grace, continue to repeat this prayer. O love of my soul, O that my heart may burn continually with Thy love. I have offended Thee grievously; but for the future I desire to love Thee intensely. I desire to love Thee alone, because Thou alone deservest to be loved above all things; and I desire to love Thee for no other reason than because Thou art worthy of all love.

O Mary, my mother and my hope, assist me.

Saving God, we humbly pray for your mercy and we say:
Lord, hear our cry for help.

Give us wisdom to help children resist the lure of media and commercial culture.
Lord, hear our cry for help.

Grant peace to the imprisoned and give strength to their families.
Lord, hear our cry for help.

Heal the sick who have asked for our prayers.
Especially, Apollo, Rachel, Mike, Channing
and all those in need of thy Mercy.
Lord, hear our cry for help

Our Father who art in heaven
hallowed be Thy name
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven
give us this day our daily bread
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us
and lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil
Amen

May God support us and make us strong, firm, and steadfast in our faith.
We ask this
in the name of the Father
and of the Son
and of the Holy Spirit
Amen

Our Father who art in heaven
hallowed be Thy name
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven
give us this day our daily bread
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us
and lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil

Amen.

Praise to the Holy Trinity
I praise You, Father all-powerful.
I praise You, Divine Son, our Lord and Savior.
I praise You, Spirit of Love.
One God, three Persons,
be near me in the temple of my soul.
Draw me to share in Your life and love.
In Your kindness grant to me and to my family
 the riches of Your mercy, and a share in Your blessing.
May we come to the glory of Your Kingdom
 where we may love You for all eternity.
Amen.

God of Justice, attend to the sound of our pleading as we pray:
Lord, Have mercy.

Make your church a strong and compelling witness
to the love of Christ, crucified and risen.
Lord, Have mercy.

Protect the orphans of war and natural disaster.
Lord, have mercy.

Help us to secure laws that protect and respect life in all it's stages
Lord, have mercy

Please heal the sick and those who ask for our prayers
especially, Apollo, Channing, Mike, Rachel and all for whom we pray
Lord, have mercy

Our Father who art in heaven
hallowed be Thy name
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven
give us this day our daily bread
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us
and lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil
Amen

May Almighty God bless us,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Amen

Christ Jesus we celebrate your victory over suffering and death, and in trust we pray:
Lord, Have mercy.

Instill in us a love of learning and the will to listen.
Lord have mercy.

Steady the hearts of those who wait for loved ones to return from war.
Lord, have mercy

Give peace to the anxious and to those who worry.
Lord, have mercy.

Heal the sick and those who ask for our prayers
especially, Apollo, Rachel, Mike and Channing
and all for whom we pray.
Lord, have mercy.

Our Father who art in heaven
Hallowed be Thy name
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven
give us this day our daily bread
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us
and lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil
Amen

May Christ find a dwelling place in our hearts
and root us in love,
Amen

O God,
today
one room, one place
has been my desert.
One day in sickness
seems a lifetime.

Like Elijah, your prophet,
I find the journey too much for me.
I want to lay my burden down.
"This is enough, O Lord!"

Send the angel of your comfort
to touch my tired spirit.
Feed me with your bread of courage,
let me drink the water of life.

Then shall I walk
where you want me to go,
and do what you want me to do,
until I reach the holy mountain
where you dwell.
Amen 

Most Holy Virgin Mary, Help of Christian,
how sweet it is to come to your feet
imploring your perpetual help.
If earthly mothers cease not to remember their children,
how can you, the most loving of all mothers forget me?
Grant then to me, I implore you,
your perpetual help in all my necessities,
in every sorrow, and especially in all my temptations.
I ask for your unceasing help for all who are now suffering.
 Help the weak, cure the sick, convert sinners.
Grant through your intercessions many vocations to the religious life.
Obtain for us, O Mary, Help of Christians,
that having invoked you on earth we may love and eternally thank you in heaven.

O God, we rejoice in your son's victory over death as we say:
Faithful God hear our prayer.

Help us give graciously to others in the joy of the Holy Spirit
Faithful God, hear our prayer.

Enable us to proclaim your good news through our word and deed.
Faithful God, hear our prayer.

Diffuse the light of your Son's resurrection throughout the world.
Faithful God, hear our prayer.

Our Father who art in heaven
hallowed be Thy name
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven
give us this day our daily bread
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us
and lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil
Amen

May God bring us at last to share joyfully in the feast that lasts forever.
Amen

O God, we rejoice in your Son's victory over death as we say:
Faithful God, hear our prayer

Help us give graciously of ourselves to others in the joy of the Holy Spirit.
Faithful God, hear our prayer.

Enable us to proclaim your good news through our words and deeds.
Faithful God, hear our prayer.

Diffuse the light of your Sons resurrection throughout the world.
Faithful God, hear our prayer.

Heal the sick and those who ask for our prayers,
especially, Apollo, Channing, Rachel and Mike
and all those in need of your mercy.
Faithful God, hear our prayer.

Our Father who art in heaven
hallowed be thy name
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven
give us this day our daily bread
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us
and lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil
Amen

May God bring us at last to share joyfully in the feast that lasts forever.
Amen

Faithful God, with trust in you we pray:
God, in your compassion, hear our prayer

Help us to provide a good education for all children.
God, in your compassion, hear our prayer.

Walk beside those who are displaced from their homes
and bring them to safety.
God, in your compassion, hear our prayer.

Bring an end to the violence in Libya, Syria,
and all the countries battered by war.
God, in your compassion, hear our prayer.

Heal the sick and those who ask for our prayers
especially, Apollo, Channing, Rachel, Mike,
and all those in need of your mercy.
God, in your compassion, hear our prayer.
Amen

Our Father who art in heaven
hallowed be Thy name
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven
give us this day our daily bread
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us
and lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil
Amen

May God the source of all hope,
fill us with all joy and peace
so that we may overflow with hope
by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Amen

God of glory, in joyful hope we pray:
God in your wisdom, hear our prayer.

Fill us with Easter joy and make us messengers of your good news.
God in your wisdom, hear our prayer.

Unite nations in efforts to provide adequate food, water, and shelter for all people.
God in your wisdom, hear our prayer

Heal those who suffer from slander, gossip, or unkind speech.
God in your wisdom, hear our prayer.

Heal the sick and those who ask for our prayers
especially, Apollo, Channing, Rachel, Mike,
and all those in need of your mercy.
God in your wisdom, hear our prayer

Our Father who art in heaven
hallowed be Thy name
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven
give us this day our daily bread
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us
and lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil
Amen

May God satisfy our every need and strengthen us for every good work.
Amen

God, you deliver us in times of affliction. We pray:
Faithful God, hear us.

Give us compassionate hearts, that we may offer a word of comfort
to those who need encouragement.
Faithful God, hear our prayer.

Shelter all who are in the midst of war and danger and keep them safe.
Faithful God hear our prayer.

Strengthen those who are seeking to recover from drug abuse and addiction.
Faithful God, hear our prayer.

Heal the sick and those who ask for our prayers,
especially, Apollo, Channing, Rachel, Mike and all those in need of your mercy.
Faithful God, hear our prayer.

Our Father who art in heaven
hallowed be thy name
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven
give us this day our daily bread
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us
and lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil
Amen

May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing,
so that we may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Amen

O Jesus, Sweetest Love
from My Prayer-Book by Rev. F. X. Lasance.

O Jesus, sweetest Love, come Thou to me;
Come down in all Thy beauty unto me;
Thou Who didst die for longing love of me;
And never, never more depart from me.

Free me, O beauteous God, from all but Thee;
Sever the chain that holds me back from Thee;
Call me. O tender Love, I cry to Thee;
Thou art my all! O bind me close to Thee.

Lord, you delight in those who wait for your merciful love. We pray:
Christ Jesus, hear us

Help us to be patient with one another, as you are patient with us.
Christ Jesus, hear us.

Guide those who are discerning a change in their life.
Christ Jesus, hear us.

Strengthen your church for every work of justice.
Christ Jesus, hear us.

Heal the sick and those who ask for our prayers
especially, Apollo, Channing, Rachel, Mike,
and all those in need of thy mercy.
Christ Jesus, hear us.

Our Father who art in heaven
hallowed beThy name
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven
give us this day our daily bread
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us
and lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil
Amen

May the Lord be our strength every morning
and our salvation in time of distress.
Amen

God, you raise the weak from the dust. In hope we pray:
God, in your compassion hear us.

Your glory shines over the heavens:
accept our gratitude for all your gifts of creation.
God, in your compassion hear us.

You lift the poor from the mire: make your church attentive to the destitute.
God, in your compassion, hear us.

You save us from sin: grant eternal life to all who believe in you.
God, in your compassion, hear us.

Heal the sick and those who ask for our prayers,
especially, Apollo, Channing, Rachel, Mike,
and all those in need of Thy mercy.
God, in your compassion, hear us.

Our Father who art in heaven
hallowed be thy name
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven
give us this day our daily bread
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us
and lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil
Amen

May God bless us with peace and with undying love for Jesus Christ.
Amen

No one has seen the Father except the one who is from God.

God of glory, we long to see your face, and we pray:
Show us your mercy, O God.

Give us perseverance in following you.
Show us your mercy, O God.

Rescue those who suffer deception or deceit.
Show us your mercy, O God.

Relieve the anguish of those who suffer chronic pain or illness.
Show us your mercy, O God.

Heal the sick and those who ask for our prayers,
especially Apollo, Channing, Rachel, Mike,
and all those in need of Thy mercy.
Show us your mercy, O God.

Our Father who art in heaven
Hallowed be Thy name
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven
give us this day our daily bread
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us
and lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil
Amen

May God free us from all distress and give us peace in the risen Lord.
Amen
 

Lord have mercy on poor sinners.

Lord have mercy on those who lose faith.

Lord have mercy on those who cause us pain.

Prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
by St. Gertrude the Great

O Sacred Heart of Jesus, fountain of eternal life, Your Heart is a glowing furnace of Love. You are my refuge and my sanctuary. O my adorable and loving Savior, consume my heart with the burning fire with which Yours is aflamed. Pour down on my soul those graces which flow from Your love. Let my heart be united with Yours. Let my will be conformed to Yours in all things. May Your Will be the rule of all my desires and actions.

Kyrie eleison.
Christi eleison.
Kyrie eleison.

Lord, gladden us by your deeds. With grateful hearts we pray:
Lord have mercy.

Grant to your church every gift of the Spirit.
Lord have mercy.

Heal all who suffer trauma from natural disaster or war.
Lord have mercy

Raise to new life those who have died in Christ.
Lord have mercy.

Heal the sick and those who ask for our prayers, especially,
Apollo, Channing, Rachel, Mike, and all those in need of mercy.
Lord have mercy.

Our Father who art in heaven
hallowed be Thy name
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven
give us this day our daily bread
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us
and lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil
Amen

May God bless us, keep us from all harm, and lead us to eternal life.
Amen

Lord God of the covenant, in faith we pray to you:
Good Shepherd, hear us.

Reconcile all people to yourself and to one another.
Good Shepherd, hear us.

Lead all children to know your tender love.
Good Shepherd, hear us.

Grant eternal life to all your flock.
Good Shepherd, hear us.

Heal the sick and those who ask for our prayers, especially,
Apollo, Channing, Rachel, Mike, and all those in need of Thy mercy.
Good Shepherd, hear us.

Our Father who art in heaven
hallowed be thy name
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven
give us this day our daily bread
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us
and lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil
Amen.

May God direct our steps and guide our feet along the way of peace.
Amen

Amen, amen.

Paschal Lamb, with confidence we seek your help as we pray:
Christ Jesus, come to our aid.

Help us to forgive those who have injured us.
Christ Jesus, come to our aid.

Strengthen fragmented families.
Christ Jesus, come to our aid.

Rescue endangered children.
Christ Jesus, come to our aid.

Heal the sick, and those who ask for our prayers, especially,
Apollo, Channing, Rachel, Mike, and all those in need of Thy mercy.
Christ Jesus, come to our aid.

Our Father who art in heaven
hallowed be Thy name
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven
give us this day our daily bread
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us
and lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil
Amen

May God enlighten our minds, strengthen our hearts,
and help us fulfill with faith all that we are called to through baptism.
Amen

Good Shepherd, hear us as we pray:
Bless us, O God.

That our church might be an example of wisdom and justice in deed and in word.
Bless us, O God.

That we might listen to the needs of those near us.
Bless us, O God.

That the faithful departed might share in the fullness of Christ's glory.
Bless us, O God.

Heal the sick, and those who ask for our prayers, especially,
Apollo, Channing, Rachel, Mike and all those in need of Thy mercy.
Bless us, O God.

Our Father who art in heaven
hallowed be Thy name
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven
give us this day our daily bread
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us
and lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil
Amen

May God bless us with the light of glory
and bring us to share in the life of the risen Lord.
Amen

Our Father who art in heaven
hallowed be Thy name
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven
give us this day our daily bread
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us
and lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil
Amen.

Heal the sick, and those who ask for our prayers, especially,
Apollo, Channing, Rachel, Mike and all those in need of Thy mercy.
Bless us, O God.

Good Shepherd, help us and guide us.

Lord God, with trust in your saving love we pray to you:
Favor us, Lord.

Deepen the gifts of reflective prayer and contemplation in your church.
Favor us, Lord.

Make your church a charitable advocate for the powerless.
Favor us, Lord.

Grant that we may generously share our gifts for the good of others.
Favor us, Lord.

Heal the sick, and those who ask for our prayers, especially,
Apollo, Channing, Rachel, Mike,
and all those in need of Thy mercy.
Favor us, Lord

Our Father who art in heaven
hallowed be Thy name
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven
give us this day our daily bread
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us
and lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil
Amen

May God restore us to wholeness and bless us with peace.
Amen

Lord please hear my prayers,

heal the sick and all those for whom we pray, especially,
Apollo, Channing, Rachel, Mike, and all those in need of Thy mercy.

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

Our Father who art in heaven
hallowed be Thy name
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven
give us this day our daily bread
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us
and lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil
Amen

Amen amen.

Prayer of St. John Gabriel

O my Divine Savior,
Transform me into Yourself.
May my hands be the hands of Jesus.
Grant that every faculty of my body
May serve only to glorify You.
Above all,
Transform my soul and all its powers
So that my memory, will and affection
May be the memory, will and affections
Of Jesus.
I pray You
To destroy in me all that is not of You.
Grant that I may live but in You, by You and for You,
So that I may truly say, with St. Paul,
"I live - now not I - But Christ lives in me."

Act of Humility
from the Small Roman Missal

O GOD of sanctity! Who am I, that Thou shouldst come to me? "The heavens are not pure in Thy sight," and wilt Thou dwell in my heart? "Lord! I am not worthy that Thou shouldst enter under my roof." The consciousness of my unworthiness would prompt me to exclaim: "Depart from me, O Lord! For I am a sinner." But oh, the wonderful condescension of Thy love! Thy pressing invitation encourages me, and dispels my fears. "Here I am, for Thou didst call me." Come then, O Jesus! Take possession of a heart that wishes to belong to Thee. "Behold! They that go far from Thee shall perish." But, O my God! this house of my heart is too narrow for Thee: do Thou enlarge it; it is falling to ruin; do Thou repair it; it has been defiled by sin: do Thou cleanse and purify it. Look Thou upon me, and have mercy on me. Oh, heal my soul, for I have sinned against Thee! Let Thy tender mercies come unto me, and I shall live! Lord! I am not worthy that Thou shouldst enter under my roof; say but the word, and my soul shall be healed.

Lord please hear my prayers,
Please bless and protect all those for whom I pray.
Especially, Apollo, Channing, Rachel, Mike,
and all those in need of your mercy.

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

Our Father who art in heaven
hallowed be Thy name
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven
give us this day our daily bread
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us
and lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil
Amen

May our Good God look upon all here with mercy and kindness
and fill your hearts with peace.

Lord please hear my prayers

Please bless and protect all those for whom I pray
especially, Apollo, Channing, Rachel, Mike,
and all those in need of your mercy.

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

Our Father who art in heaven
hallowed be Thy name
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven
give us this day our daily bread
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us
and lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil
Amen

May God strengthen us in faith, hope and love
and fill our hearts with peace.
Amen

Kyrie eleision.

Christi eleison.

Lord please hear my prayers

Bless and protect all those for whom I pray
especially, Apollo, Channing, Rachel, Mike
and all those in need of your mercy.

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

Our Father who art in heaven
hallowed be Thy name
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven
give us this day our daily bread
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us
and lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil
Amen

LORD, you have examined me and you know me.
You know everything I do; from far away you understand all my thoughts.
You see me, whether I am working or resting; you know all my actions.
Even before I speak, you already know what I will say.
You are all around me on every side; you protect me with your power.
Your knowledge of me is too deep; it is beyond my understanding. 
Where could I go to escape from you? Where could I get away from your presence?
If I went up to heaven, you would be there; if I lay down in the world of the dead, you would be there.
If I flew away beyond the east or lived in the farthest place in the west,
you would be there to lead me, you would be there to help me.
I could ask the darkness to hide me or the light around me to turn into night,
but even darkness is not dark for you, and the night is as bright as the day. Darkness and light are the same to you.   You created every part of me; you put me together in my mother's womb.
I praise you because you are to be feared; all you do is strange and wonderful. I know it with all my heart.
Psalm 139: 1-14

Lord hear my prayer,
please bless all of those for who I pray, especially
Apollo, Channing, Rachel, Mike,
and all those in need of your mercy.

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

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy
Sacred Heart of Jesus please hear my prayers

Our Father who art in heaven
hallowed be Thy name
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven
give us this day our daily bread
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us
and lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil
Amen

In the name of the Father
and of the Son
and of the Holy Spirit
Amen

Lord, please hear my prayers
please bless all those for whom I pray, especially
Apollo, Channing, Rachel, Mike,
and all those in need of your mercy.

I call with all my heart; Lord answer me.
I will observe your statutes.
I call upon you; save me,
and I will keep your decrees.

I rise before dawn and cry for help;
I have hoped for your word.
My eyes awaken before dawn,
to ponder your promise.

In your mercy, hear my voice, O Lord;
give me life by your decrees.
Those who pursue me with malice draw near;
they are far from your law.

But you, O Lord, are close;
all your commands are truth.
From of old I have known that your decrees
are established forever.
Psalm 119:145-152

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.

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy.
Sacred Heart of Jesus please hear our prayers.

Our Father who art in heaven
hallowed be Thy name
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven
give us this day our daily bread
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us
and lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil.
Amen.

Almighty God,
Father of mercies,
and giver of all good gifts.
We come before you
to honor you in your saints
and to ask your help
in our many needs.
You promised those who ask,
would receive;
those who seek
would find;
those who knock,
would have doors opened to them.
Holy Father please hear my prayers
for Apollo, Channing, Rachel and mike
and all those here in need of your mercy.

Amen amen.

May the most holy, most sacred,
most adorable, most mysterious
and unutterable Name of God
be always praised, blessed,
loved, adored and glorified,
in heaven, on earth and under the earth,
by all the creatures of God,
and by the Sacred Heart of Our Lord Jesus Christ
in the most holy Sacrament of the altar.

Holy Father please hear my prayers
and bless all those for whom I pray
especially, Apollo, Channing, Rachel, Mike
and all those here in need of your mercy

Our Father who art in heaven
hallowed be Thy name
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven
give us this day our daily bread
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us
and lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil
Amen

Lord give strength to those who suffer from Carpal Tunnel and arthritis.

Oh my God, I do not ask you to keep me from suffering,
but to be with me in my affliction.
Teach me to seek you as my only comforter;
sustain my faith; strengthen my hope; purify my love.
Grant me the grace to recognize your hand in the midst of suffering,
and to want no other comforter than you.
Amen
 

 Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion,
    which cannot be shaken but endures forever.
 As the mountains surround Jerusalem,
    so the Lord surrounds his people
    both now and forevermore.

Psalm 125:1-2

Holy Father please hear my prayers
and bless all those for whom I pray
especially, Apollo, Channing, Rachel, Mike
and all those in need of your mercy.

Let our suffering deepen our compassion for others.
May Christ nourish us and strengthen us in faith and love,
now and forever
Amen

I will bless the Lord at all times;
praise of him is always in my mouth.
In the Lord my soul shall make it's boast;
the humble shall hear and be glad.

Glorify the Lord with me;
together let us praise his name.
I sought the Lord and he answered me;
from all my terrors he set me free.

Look toward him and be radiant;
let your faces not be abashed.
The lowly one called; the Lord heard,
and rescued him from all his distress.

The angel of the Lord is encamped
around those who fear him, to rescue them.
Taste and see that the Lord is good.
Blessed the man who seeks refuge in him.
Psalm 34:2-9

Heavenly Father please hear my prayers
and bless all those for whom I pray
especially, Apollo, Channing, Rachel, Mike
and all those in need of your mercy

God of salvation, hear us as we pray,
let us make known your mighty deeds.
Amen

Thank you, Father,
 for having created us and given us to each other in the human family.
Thank you for being with us in all our joys and sorrows,
for your comfort in our sadness,
 your companionship in our loneliness.
Thank you for yesterday, today, tomorrow and for the whole of our lives.
 Thank you for friends, for health and for grace.
 May we live this and every day conscious of all that has been given to us.

From American Catholic

Heavenly Father please hear my prayers
and bless all those for whom I pray
especially, Apollo, Channing, Rachel, Mike
and all those in need of your mercy

Lord, fortify our hearts that we may love our enemies
and pray for those who persecute us.
May God bless us with the wisdom to care for one another
especially the elderly and those who suffer loneliness
O Lord hear our prayer.

 Teach me your ways, O LORD; make them known to me.
 Teach me to live according to your truth, for you are my God, who saves me. I always trust in you.

Psalm 25 : 4-5

Heavenly Father please hear my prayers
and bless all those for whom I pray
especially, Apollo, Channing, Rachel, Mike
and all those here in need of your mercy.

Gracious Lady, Mother of God,
by the first sword of sorrow that pierced your heart
when Holy Simeon predicted your life of affliction,
implore your blessed Son to give us courage
to bear the troubles and trials of life.
Let me stand by your side,
the close companion of your sorrow,
as you and your Son face your harsh destiny together.
Lady of Mercy, soften our hard hearts,
give us true contrition for our sins,
and bless all those who do us good
for your name's sake.
Amen

Amen.

Heavenly Father please hear my prayers
and bless all those for whom I pray
especially, Apollo, Channing, Rachel, Mike
and all those here in need of your mercy

Lady of Compassion, Mother of God,
by the second sword of sorrow that pierced your heart
when you and Joseph were forced to flee into Egypt
to save your Son from cruel Herod's slaughter,
let me stand by your side,
By the blood of the Holy Innocents
and the tears of their despairing mothers,
look with compassion on the refugees
who flee from the Herod's of our time.
Lady of mercy, mother of the persecuted and exiled,
by your loving prayers
may God pull tyrants from their thrones
and lift up the poor and lowly
to praise his Holy Name,
now and forever.
Amen

Gracious Lady, Mother of God,
by the third sword of sorrow that pierced your heart
when your Son was lost to you for three days,
let me stand by your side,
the close companion of your sorrow,
as you and Joseph were baffled by his wisdom
and by the forebodings of his destiny.
Lady of mercy,
help us to grasp the claims that Jesus has on us
and acknowledge his lordship over our lives,
as we too increase in wisdom and in years,
and by God's grace, in divine and human favor.
Amen

By the intercession of Our Lady of Sorrows,
may the Lord Jesus conduct us to our heavenly home.
Amen

Compassionate Lady, Mother of God,
by the fourth sword of sorrow that pierced your heart,
you wept and wailed with the women of Jerusalem,
as you took his warning to heart:
"If they do this when the wood is green,
what will happen when it is dry?"
As you trailed the bloodstained streets of Jerusalem,
your breaking heart was martyred with his,
Mother and Son in agony together.
Lady of Mercy, let me stand by your side,
the close companion of your sorrow,
as your exhausted Son stumbled and fell again and again.
Increase our devotion to Jesus crucified
as we bear our own cross daily for his sake
and await in hope for the joy of his return in glory,
to judge the living and the dead.
Amen

By the intercession of Our Lady of Sorrows,
may the Lord Jesus conduct us to our heavenly home.
Amen

Amen, amen.

Ave Maria!

Amen!
A lovely prayer George.
Please explain to to me what Jesus ment by those words.
"If they do this when the wood is green,
what will happen when it is dry?"

Amen!
A lovely prayer George.
Please explain to to me what Jesus meant by those words.
"If they do this when the wood is green,
what will happen when it is dry?"

I got this from Ignatius Catholic study bible.

Luke 23:31 The wood: A symbol of Jerusalem. As long as the city is like green wood, which is moist and unsuitable for making a fire, there is still time to repent and embrace the Messiah. Persistent rebellion, however, will make Jerusalem dry and fit to be burned. Jesus alludes to Ezekiel's condemnation of Jerusalem in the 6th century B. C., implying that once again the wayward city will become firewood for the flames of divine judgment (Ezek.15:1-8; 20:47). In addressing this to the faithful "Daughters of Jerusalem" (Lk. 23:28) he may be identifying them with the righteous "daughters" of the city who will escape the catastrophe by the mercy of God and become a source of consolation for others (Ezek.14:22) 

Blessed be the Great Mother of God,
Mary most holy,
Who stood near the foot of the cross

Mary, Mother of Compassion,
as the fifth sword of sorrow pierced your heart
at the bitter agony and death of your blessed Son,
let me stand by your side,
the close companion of your sorrow,
as you watch the final moments
of the Savior of the world.
Mother of Sorrows,
as we contemplate his five precious wounds
and the priceless blood of our redemption,
may we who meditate on your sufferings
reap the happy fruit of your Son's passion and death.
Amen

By the intercession of Our Lady of Sorrows,
may the Lord Jesus conduct us to our heavenly home.
       
   (From the Canticle of the Virgin Mary)
Come, let us climb the mountain of the Lord
and see if there is any sorrow like my sorrow.

Thanks George.
I actually have that book but I still could not grasp it even when I know the "green wood is Jerusalem".
Who are they and what are they doing to Jerusalem; it is Jesus and His followers whom the "Jews" are against, not the City.  :confuzed:

Thanks George.
I actually have that book but I still could not grasp it even when I know the "green wood is Jerusalem".
Who are they and what are they doing to Jerusalem; it is Jesus and His followers whom the "Jews" are against, not the City.  :confuzed:

Oh Boy, :) I am no bible scholar, I took it to mean, The people were ready for the Messiah, thus the wood was green, but since the Messiah was being rejected and killed, the wood would become dry, and have no life in it and now even worse things were going to happen, that God would punish Israel for rejecting their Messiah. I think "They" are those who will be alive in the future when God's wrath falls upon Jerusalem. But I could be wrong (probably am), maybe someone else here can weigh in. I would like to know if it's something deeper than that.

Blessed be the great Mother of God, Mary most holy,
Who held her dead Son in her arms.

Lady of Sorrows, Mother of God,
by the sixth sword of sorrow that pierced your heart
as your dear Son was taken down from the cross
and deposited in your arms,
let me stand at your side,
the close companion of your sorrow,
as you mingle your tears with the blood
of the Savior of the world.
Lady of mercy,
as you suffer the pangs of martyrdom
at the sight of His broken and wounded body,
prepare us for the joys of paradise,
the fruit of His blessed passion and death.
Amen

By the intercession of Our Lady of Sorrows,
may the Lord Jesus conduct us to our heavenly home.
Amen

Divine Heart of Jesus,
Through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Mother of the Church,
I offer You all my prayers, actions, joys and suffering of  this day,
in union with the intentions with which You offer Yourself
continually on the alters.
I offer them particularly for the intentions recommended to
the associates of the apostleship of prayer in
this month and on this day.

From my prayerbook.

Blessed be the great Mother of God, Mary most holy,
Who saw the tomb and how His body was laid.

Queen of Martyrs, at the burial of your Divine Son,
pray for us in our hour of need.

Lady of Tears, Mother of God,
by the seventh sword that pierced your heart,
as your Son was wrapped in a linen shroud
and laid in noble Joseph's rock-hewn tomb,
let me stand at your side,
the close companion of your sorrow,
as you weep with the other women of Galilee.
Lady of Mercy,
who alone kept faith for three days
as Jesus lay in the tomb,
may we rejoice with you
in the glorious resurrection of your dear Son
the Savior of the world,
who lives and reigns with the Father,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever
Amen

By the intercession of Our Lady of Sorrows,
may the Lord Jesus conduct us to our heavenly home.
Amen

O my God, I do not ask you to keep me from suffering,
but to be with me in affliction.
Teach me to seek you as my only comforter;
Sustain my faith; strengthen my hope; purify my love.
Grant me the grace to recognize your hand in the midst of suffering
and to want no other comforter than you.

From the notes of Saint Bernadette

Saint Isidore please pray for me,
that I remember to show compassion for all God's creatures
to live a life of simplicity and prayer
and to share the Love of Christ
with all who come my way.

Lord God, You alone are holy and no one is good without you.
Through the intercession of Saint Godric help us to live in such a way
that we may not be deprived of a share in your glory.
Amen
Saint Godric please pray for us.

Sacred Heart of Jesus,
 remember that we are consecrated and belong to you.
Bless and protect us all.
Make our home a shrine of your love and your grace.
 Strengthen the bond of affection that unites us together.
Help us to bear one another’s burdens in peace and harmony and unselfishness.
 Keep us always near to you and to your Blessed Mother.
 Amen.

The Sacred Heart.. the answer to a home full of peace.. as the promises to St. Margaret Mary tell us..
 

 
Lord Jesus Christ You said: “blessed are the poor in spirit.”
 We pray for the children, women, and men across the world who struggle each day to survive, pitted against economic conditions beyond their control. Give them strength to meet each day and hope for a different future.
Lord Jesus Christ You said: “blessed are the peacemakers.”
We pray for the people and groups of people campaigning for change to harmful economic policies. May the call for just trade, an end to debt, and more and better aid echo across the world.
Lord Jesus Christ You said: “blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness.”
 We pray for the leaders and politicians with the power to change things.
 We pray especially for the decision makers at the United Nations as they struggle with the question of poverty. Help them to take the side of the poor, to resist the voices of self-interest and complacency, and to make bold choices for the good of all people.
We ask all these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and friend of the poor.
Amen.
 

O God, through the intercession of Saint Humility may we be faithful to our commitments in life,
particularly in our relationships with one another.
This we ask through Christ our Lord.
Amen

Saint Humility please pray for us.

O God, through the intercession of Saint Humility may we be faithful to our commitments in life,
particularly in our relationships with one another.
This we ask through Christ our Lord.
Amen

Saint Humility please pray for us.

Amen!  :D

Almighty, eternal God, you dedicated the joy of this day to the glorification of Saint John Baptist Dei Rossi.
Mercifully grant that we may always strive to retain and complete by our works that faith which he continually proclaimed
with unwearying zeal.
Amen
Saint John please pray for us.

Lord, we devoutly recall the sufferings of the martyrs, Saints Donatian and Rogatian. Give success to our joyful prayers and grant us also constancy in our faith.
Amen
Saints Donatian and Rogatian please pray for us.

O God, you raised up your servant Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat for the Christian education of youth.
May we always be open to and supportive of dedicated teachers.
Bless their work with your loving presence.
This we ask through Christ our Lord

Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat please pray for us.

God, You never cease raising Your faithful servants to the glory of holiness.
Grant that we may be inflamed by the fire of the Holy Spirit
which so wonderfully burned in the heart of Saint Phillip Neri.
Amen

Saint Phillip Neri please pray for us.

"Jesus, Have Mercy"

God, through the preaching of Saint Augustine of Canterbury, your Bishop, You led the English people to the gospel.
Grant that the fruits of his labor may perdure in Your church with perennial fruitfulness. Amen

Saint Augustine of Canterbury please pray for us.

God, Light and Shepherd of souls, You established St. Germanus as Bishop in Your church to feed Your flock by his word and form it by example. Help us through his intercession to keep the faith he taught by his word and follow the way he showed by his example. Amen

Saint Germanus please pray for us.

Father , you gave us Saint Maximinus to defend the divinity of Your Son. Grant that we may enjoy His teaching and protection and grow continually in our knowledge and love of You. Amen

Saint Maximinus please pray for us

To you, O LORD, I offer my prayer;
 in you, my God, I trust. Save me from the shame of defeat; don't let my enemies gloat over me!
 Defeat does not come to those who trust in you, but to those who are quick to rebel against you.

 Teach me your ways, O LORD; make them known to me.
 Teach me to live according to your truth, for you are my God, who saves me. I always trust in you.

   Remember, O LORD, your kindness and constant love which you have shown from long ago.
 Forgive the sins and errors of my youth. In your constant love and goodness, remember me, LORD!

Psalm 25: 1-7

Your decrees are wonderful indeed;
therefore my soul obeys them.
The unfolding of your word gives light,
and understanding to the simple.

I have opened my mouth and I sigh,
for I yearn for your commands.
Turn and have mercy on me,
as is your rule for those who love your name.

Let my steps be guided by your promise;
may evil never rule me.
Redeem me from man's oppression,
and I will keep your precepts.

Let your face shine forth on your servant,
and teach me your decrees.
My eyes shed steams of tears,
because of those who have not kept your law.

Psalm 119:129-136

O Sacred Heart of Jesus,
We place our trust in Thee.
Whatever may befall us,
Lord, though dark the hour may be.
In all our woes, in all my joys,
though naught but grief we see,
Oh Sacred Heart of Jesus,
we place our trust in Thee.

Amen.

Wonderful prayers!

Lord, You wondrously raised up Saint Joan of Arc, Your virgin, to defend the faith and her country. Through her intercession grant that the church may overcome the snares of her enemies and enjoy unbroken peace. Amen

Saint Joan please pray for us!

Father, under Your inspiration the Virgin Mary, pregnant with Your Son, visited Saint Elizabeth. Grant that we may follow the guidance of the Spirit and praise You eternally with her in heaven.

Blessed Virgin Mary please pray for us!

Prayer for the Sick.
 
Father, Your only Son, took upon Himself the
Sufferings and weaknesses of mankind.
Through His Passion and Cross, He taught us how good can be brought out
of suffering.
Look upon our brothers and sisters who are ill.
In the midst of their illness and pain, may they be united with Christ
Who heals both body and soul.
May they know the consolation promised to those who suffer and be fully restored to health.
Through Christ our Lord,
Amen!

O Sacred Heart of Jesus,
We place our trust in Thee.
Whatever may befall us,
Lord, though dark the hour may be.
In all our woes, in all my joys,
though naught but grief we see,
Oh Sacred Heart of Jesus,
we place our trust in Thee.

God, in a wonderful manner You taught Saint Justin the Martyr the lofty science of Jesus Christ manifested in the folly of the cross. Through his intercession grant that we may never fall into error but remain firm in the faith. Amen

 Teach me your ways, O LORD; make them known to me.
 Teach me to live according to your truth, for you are my God, who saves me. I always trust in you.

O Sacred Heart of Jesus,
We place our trust in Thee.
Whatever may befall us,
Lord, though dark the hour may be.
In all our woes, in all my joys,
though naught but grief we see,
Oh Sacred Heart of Jesus,
we place our trust in Thee.

Amen.

God, You surround and protect us by the glorious confession of Your holy martyrs, Saints Marcellinus and Peter. Help us to profit from their example and be supported by their prayer.
Amen

Amen!

God, You made the blood of martyrs become the seed of Christians. May the field of Your Church, irrigated by the blood of Saint Charles Lwanga
and his companion Saints, always produce rich harvests. Amen

O Sacred Heart of Jesus,
We place our trust in Thee.
Whatever may befall us,
Lord, though dark the hour may be.
In all our woes, in all my joys,
though naught but grief we see,
Oh Sacred Heart of Jesus,
we place our trust in Thee.

Amen.

Pray for us ye Holy Martyrs and Saints. And may God rest the holy souls.

St. Michael defend us.

God, You adorned Saint Francis Caracciolo, the founder of a new order, with a Zeal for prayer and love for penance. Help your servants to make such progress by imitating him that by praying unceasingly and bringing their bodies into subjection they may be made worthy to attain heavenly glory. Amen

Lord, Let Saint Boniface intercede for us, that we may firmly adhere to the faith he taught, and for which he shed his blood, and fearlessly profess it in our works.
Amen

Amen.

Amen! Amen!

 O Lord,
thou art just,
and all thy works and all thy ways are mercy and truth,
and thou judgest truly and justly for ever.
 Remember me,
 and look on me, punish me not for my sins and ignorances,
 and the sins of my fathers, who have sinned before thee:

Tobit 3: 2-3

Amen!

Loving God, as we study the faith may we always be open to the Spirit. Through the intercession of Your Bishop Saint Jarlath, help us to grow in wisdom and learning and come to know You better. This we ask through Christ Our Lord. Amen

"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 Precious Blood
Blessed be Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament
of the Altar
Blessed be the Holy spirit, the Paraclete."

O God, as we make our way in this life to You, we are burdened by worldly cares. Through the intercession of Your servant Blessed Anne of Saint Bartholomew help us to free ourselves of selfishness and greed for the sake of the kingdom. We ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen

O Sacred Heart of Jesus,
We place our trust in Thee.
Whatever may befall us,
Lord, though dark the hour may be.
In all our woes, in all my joys,
though naught but grief we see,
Oh Sacred Heart of Jesus,
we place our trust in Thee.
Amen!

O God, when Jesus walked this earth, he was subjected to much verbal abuse. Through the example and intercession of Your Bishop Saint William of York, may we always imitate Your Son's calming forgiveness toward those who malign us. We ask this through Christ Our Lord.
Amen
Saint William please pray for us!

I will bless the Lord at all times.
His praise will forever be on my lips.
Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.
 As it was in the beginning,
is now, and will be forever
 Amen!

O God, Through the intercession of Your servant Saint Pelagia of Antioch, may we dismiss every vestige of sensuality in our lives. We ask this through Christ our Lord . Amen
Saint Pelagia please pray for us

O Sacred Heart of Jesus,
We place our trust in Thee.
Whatever may befall us,
Lord, though dark the hour may be.
In all our woes, in all my joys,
though naught but grief we see,
Oh Sacred Heart of Jesus,
we place our trust in Thee.
Amen!

Lord, graciously infuse the Holy Spirit into our hearts. By his inspiration, Saint Ephrem the Deacon rejoiced in singing of Your mysteries and through His power he merited to be seated with You. Amen

Sing praises to the Lord, O you his saints,

and give thanks to His Holy Name.

For His anger is but for a moment,

and His favor is for a lifetime.

 Psalm 30: 4-5

O Sacred Heart of Jesus,
We place our trust in Thee.
Whatever may befall us,
Lord, though dark the hour may be.
In all our woes, in all my joys,
though naught but grief we see,
Oh Sacred Heart of Jesus,
we place our trust in Thee.
Amen!

Loving God, You have entrusted the followers of Your Son with Your word. Through the example and intercession of Saint Paula Frassinetti, may we be open to the challenge of bringing that word to those most in need through teaching and good example. This we ask through Christ our Lord. Amen

Saint Paula please pray for us.

O Sacred Heart of Jesus,
We place our trust in Thee.
Whatever may befall us, O
Lord, though dark the hour may be.
In all our woes, in all my joys,
though naught but grief we see,
Oh Sacred Heart of Jesus,
we place our trust in Thee.
Amen!

Heavenly Father,
“You are my defender and protector. You are my God; in you I trust.”
Psalm 91: 2

God our Father, in Your wisdom You raised up Saint John Sahagun
as an example of faith and courage. Grant us the courage to imitate his love for Your word.
We ask this through Christ our Lord
Amen

Saint John Sahagun please pray for us!

That's quite a find odhiambo!  :+:

It reminds me of the heartbeat reparation prayer.

Almighty, ever-living God, You gave Your people the extraordinary preacher Saint Anthony of Padua and made him an intercessor in difficulties.
By his aid grant that we may live a truly Christian life and experience Your help in all adversities. Amen

O God, You admonished Your disciples to let the little children come to You.
Through the example and intercession of Your martyr Saint Aquilina, help us to live and work in such a way as to protect their innocence so that they may come to You with the joy of Lives well lived. We ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen

Saint Aquilina please pray for us

Lord God, You showered Heavenly gifts on Saint Germaine the virgin.
Help us to imitate her virtues during our earthly life and enjoy eternal happiness with her in heaven. Amen

Saint Germaine Cousin please pray for us

O Sacred Heart of Jesus,
we place our trust in Thee,
Whatever may befall us Oh Lord,
though dark the hour may be;
In all our woes, in all our joys,
though naught but grief we see,
O Sacred Heart of Jesus,
we place our trust in Thee!

Heavenly Father,  thank you for all you have done for me,
for the food I eat, what I drink, the very air I breathe,
the home in which I live, the sacraments,
and for sending Jesus into the world that we may have hope.

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 my relatives and friends,
and in particular for the intentions of the Holy Father.
Amen.

Loving God, You call us to a life of perfection according to Your Word. Through the intercession of Saint Juliana Falconieri, may we draw others to lives of virtue. We ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen

Saint Juliana Falconieri please pray for us

O Sacred Heart of Jesus,
we place our trust in Thee,
Whatever may befall us Oh Lord,
though dark the hour may be;
In all our woes, in all our joys,
though naught but grief we see,
O Sacred Heart of Jesus,
we place our trust in Thee!

PSALM 51: MISERERE
Have mercy on me, God, in your kindness.
 In your compassion blot out my offense.
 O wash me more and more from my guilt and cleanse me from my sin.
My offenses 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.
That you may be justified when you give sentence and be without reproach when you judge.
 O see, in guilt was I born, a sinner was I conceived.
 Indeed you love truth in the heart;
 then in the secret of my heart teach me wisdom.
 O purify me, then I shall be clean;
 O wash me, I shall be whiter than snow.
Make me hear rejoicing and gladness,
that the bones you have crushed may revive.
From my sins turn away your face and blot out all my guilt.
 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 fervor sustain me,
 that I may teach transgressors your ways and sinners may return to you.
 O rescue me, God, my helper, and my tongue shall ring out your goodness.
 O Lord, open my lips and my mouth shall declare your praise.
For in sacrifice you take no delight,
 burnt offering from me you would refuse;
my sacrifice, a contrite spirit.
 A humbled, contrite heart you will not spurn.
In your goodness, show favor to Zion:
 rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.
 Then you will be pleased with lawful sacrifice,
holocausts offered on your altar.
Amen

God, You consummated the form of the true faith in martyrdom. Through the intercession of Saints John Fisher and Thomas More, grant that we may confirm by the testimony of our lives that faith which we profess with our tongues.
Amen

Saints John Fisher and Thomas More please pray for us.

O Sacred Heart of Jesus,
we place our trust in Thee,
Whatever may befall us Oh Lord,
though dark the hour may be;
In all our woes, in all our joys,
though naught but grief we see,
O Sacred Heart of Jesus,
we place our trust in Thee!

Kyrie eleison, Christi eleison.

All ye English Saints, pray for us.

I will rise before dawn and cry for help, I hope in your word.
My eyes watch through the night to ponder your promise.
Psalm 119:147-148

Father, you who know the secrets of our souls,
have mercy on us. 

Lord, increase my faith,
bless my efforts and work,
now and for evermore.
Amen.



By Blessed Mother Teresa.

This truly is a beautiful prayer.
Take the fact that its author was martyred; the ultimate sacrifice.
The Lord took care of his promise as he asked in the prayer and he was able to put his professed love into practice.
 Blessed Miguel Pro,
pray for us!

O God, You have raised up for us a wonderful example of faith in the person of Your martyr Saint Pelagius. May we always willingly defend our faith against all challenges. We ask this through Christ Our Lord.
Amen

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.

O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.
O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.
O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.
 

God, You made Saint Cyril, Your Bishop, the invincible champion of the Divine Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Grant that we who believe her to be truly the Mother of God may be saved through the incarnation of Christ Your Son. Amen

O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.
O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.
O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.
 
St. Cyril ora pro nobis.

May your constant love be with us, Lord, as we put our hope in you.
Psalm 33:22

God, You enabled Saint Irenaeus, Your Bishop, to strengthen the truth of faith and the peace of the church. Through his intercession may we be renewed in faith and love and always strive to foster unity and concord.
Amen

O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.
O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.
O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.
 
St. Irenaeus ora pro nobis.

Remember, O most loving Virgin Mary,
that never was it known,
that anyone who fled to your protection,
implored your help, or sought your intercession,
was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence,
though burdened by my sins,
I fly to you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother.
To you I come, before you I stand,
sinful and sorrowful.
O Mother of the Word Incarnate,
despise not my petitions, but in your mercy,
hear and answer me.
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.

Saint Michael the Archangel ,
defend us in battle.
Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray;
and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host -
by the Divine Power of God -
cast into hell, satan and all the evil spirits,
who roam throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls.

Amen.

Good morning odhiambo! It's morning over here. A cloudy day with thunder! Happy St. Paul's day!  :D

Hi Shin :happywave:
over here it is afternoon, just after 4 pm.
I have a terrible cold and cough. Have been coughing for a few days now. I took some flu medicines this morrning before church; baaad mistake; could not keep my eyes open at Adoration Chapel. I gave up and just told the Lord to watch over me while I slept.

May God console and strengthen you!

Have you eaten garlic? Garlic and vitamin C are very helpful for making a lot of illnesses less severe. Garlic may keep people away but it keeps people with bugs away too.  :D

I wish I could sleep next to the altar and tabernacle in the sanctuary every night!

I pray you feel better soon and bear it well!

HI

Will chew some garlic cloves right now but I just dread the belching and the rest of it, still, as they say, no pain , no gain  ;D
Thanks for reminding me. I tried some honey, lemon and apple cider yesterday. Nothing to report there. Let's hope  garlic does better.  ;D

Deo gratias et Mariae semper Virgini!

I pray it helps! :D

Honey lemon and apple cider sounds good too!  ;D

I will bless the Lord at all times.
His praise will be ever on my lips.

Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.
 As it was in the beginning,
is now, and will be forever
 Amen!

Amen.  :D

I've been really happy to read all the fine prayers lately.  :D

Loving Father, Your servant Saint Oliver Plunket loved us so much that he gave up his life for the faith. Let us share that saving faith today.
This we ask through Christ Our Lord. Amen
Saint Oliver please pray for us

Lord have mercy on me, a sinner!

Heavenly Father,
May I love You in all things and above all things.
May I reach the joy you have prepared for me in Heaven.
Nothing is good that is against Your Will,
and all is good that comes from Your hand.
Place in my heart a desire to please You
 and fill my mind with thoughts of
Your love, so that I may grow in your wisdom and enjoy Your peace.
Amen!

Almighty God, let us proudly rejoice as we celebrate the feast of Saint Thomas the Apostle. May we be helped by his patronage and believing, have life in the name of Jesus Christ Your Son whom he confessed to be the Lord. Amen

Saint Thomas please pray for us!

"Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips!"

Psalm 141:3

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son,
 and to the Holy Spirit.
Now and forever.
Amen!

I will bless the Lord at all times.
His praise will be ever on my lips.
Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.
 As it was in the beginning,
is now, and will be forever
 Amen!

God, Author of innocence and lover of chastity, You conferred on Saint Maria Goretti Your handmaid the grace of martyrdom at a youthful age. Through her intercession grant us constancy in Your commandments, You who gave the crown to a virgin who fought for You. Amen

Saint Maria please pray for us!

Thank you, Father,
 for having created us and given us to each other in the human family.
Thank you for being with us in all our joys and sorrows,
 for your comfort in our sadness, your companionship in our loneliness.
 Thank you for yesterday, today, tomorrow and for the whole of our lives.
Thank you for friends, for health and for grace.
 May we live this and every day conscious of all that has been given to us.
Amen!
From American Catholic

I will bless the Lord at all times.
His praise will be ever on my lips.
Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.
 As it was in the beginning,
is now, and will be forever
 Amen!

Amen, let it be so.

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

We hasten to your patronage, O Virgin Mother of God.
Do not turn away from us in our necessities,
but, O pure and most blessed Lady
deliver us from every danger.

O Most glorious and Ever-Virgin Mary, Mother of Christ our God,
receive our prayers and carry them to your Son and our God,
that He, because of your intercession
may enlighten and save our souls.

O Mother of Perpetual Help,
 grant that I may ever invoke thy most powerful name,
which is the safeguard of the living and the salvation of the dying.
 O Purest Mary,
 O Sweetest Mary,
let thy name henceforth be ever on my lips.
Delay not, O Blessed Lady,
to help me whenever I call on thee,
 for, in all my needs, in all my temptations I shall never cease to call on thee,
 ever repeating thy sacred name,
Mary, Mary.

Almighty God, today we celebrate the heavenly birthday of Saint Bonaventure, Your Bishop. Let us benefit by his wonderful teaching and always be inspired by his burning charity. Amen
Saint Bonaventure please pray for us!

O Mother of Perpetual Help,
 grant that I may ever invoke thy most powerful name,
which is the safeguard of the living and the salvation of the dying.
 O Purest Mary,
 O Sweetest Mary,
let thy name henceforth be ever on my lips.
Delay not, O Blessed Lady,
to help me whenever I call on thee,
 for, in all my needs, in all my temptations I shall never cease to call on thee,
 ever repeating thy sacred name,
Mary, Mary.

Amen.

St. Bonaventure, please pray for us and our daily cares!

Lord, let the motherly prayer of the glorious Virgin Mary come to our help. Through her support help us to reach the true mount which is Christ. Amen

Our Lady of Mount Carmel please pray for us

We put our hope in the Lord
He is our protector and our help.
we trust in Him completely.
May your constant love be with us, Lord.
as we put our hope in You.

On this feast day of the Blessed Martyrs of Compiegne we ask,
God, surround and protect us by the glorious confession of Your Holy Martyrs.
Help us to profit from their example and be supported by their prayers.
Amen

O Mother of Perpetual Help,
 grant that I may ever invoke thy most powerful name,
which is the safeguard of the living and the salvation of the dying.
 O Purest Mary,
 O Sweetest Mary,
let thy name henceforth be ever on my lips.
Delay not, O Blessed Lady,
to help me whenever I call on thee,
 for, in all my needs, in all my temptations I shall never cease to call on thee,
 ever repeating thy sacred name,
Mary, Mary.

Amen.

St. Bruno, pray for us!

PSALM 51: MISERERE
Have mercy on me, God, in your kindness.
In your compassion blot out my offense.
 O wash me more and more from my guilt and cleanse me from my sin.
My offenses 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.
 That you may be justified when you give sentence and be without reproach when you judge.
O see, in guilt was I born,
a sinner was I conceived.
 Indeed you love truth in the heart;
 then in the secret of my heart teach me wisdom.
O purify me, then I shall be clean;
 O wash me, I shall be whiter than snow.
 Make me hear rejoicing and gladness,
 that the bones you have crushed may revive.
 From my sins turn away your face and blot out all my guilt.
 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 fervor sustain me,
that I may teach transgressors your ways and sinners may return to you.
O rescue me, God, my helper, and my tongue shall ring out your goodness.
O Lord, open my lips and my mouth shall declare your praise.
For in sacrifice you take no delight,
 burnt offering from me you would refuse;
 my sacrifice, a contrite spirit.
A humbled, contrite heart you will not spurn.......

Late have I love you:
Late have I loved you,
O Beauty so ancient and so new,
late have I loved you!
You were within me, but I was outside,
and it was there that I searched for you.
In my unloveliness I plunged into the lovely things which you created.
You were with me, but I was not with you.
Created things kept me from you;
yet if they had not been in you they would not have been at all.
You called, you shouted, and you broke through my deafness.
You flashed, you shone, and you dispelled my blindness.
You breathed your fragrance on me;
I drew in breath and now I pant for you.
I have tasted you, now I hunger and thirst for more.
You touched me, and I burned for your peace.
 
Saint Augustine

Lord Jesus, Let Me Know Myself

Lord Jesus, let me know myself and know You,
And desire nothing save only You.
Let me hate myself and love You.
Let me do everything for the sake of You.
Let me humble myself and exalt You.
Let me think of nothing except You.
Let me die to myself and live in You.
Let me accept whatever happens as from You.
Let me banish self and follow You,
And ever desire to follow You.
Let me fly from myself and take refuge in You,
That I may deserve to be defended by You.
Let me fear for myself, let me fear You,
And let me be among those who are chosen by You.
Let me distrust myself and put my trust in You.
Let me be willing to obey for the sake of You.
Let me cling to nothing save only to You,
And let me be poor because of You.
Look upon me, that I may love You.
Call me that I may see You,
And for ever enjoy You. Amen.

Saint Augustine of Hippo,

Prayer to Our Lady, Mother 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.

Saint Augustine of Hippo

Amen amen.

St. Augustine pray for us!

"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes;
and there shall be no more death,
neither sorrow, nor crying,
neither shall there be any more pain:
for the former things are passed away"
--- Revelation 21:4 

Almighty, ever living God, Your Son was a frequent guest in St. Martha's home. Through her intercession grant that we may faithfully minister our brethren and merit to be received in Your heavenly home. Amen

Saint Martha please pray for 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

God keep you George! God keep you odhiambo! :D

Amen and Amen!

God bless you too.

Psalm 46
God Is Our Fortress

God is our refuge and strength,
a very present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way,
though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,
though its waters roar and foam,
though the mountains tremble at its swelling.....
.....
 Come, behold the works of the Lord,
how he has brought desolations on the earth.
 He makes wars cease to the end of the earth;
he breaks the bow and shatters the spear;
he burns the chariots with fire.
 “Be still, and know that I am God.
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth!”
 The Lord of hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress.

"I will praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart,
And I will glorify Your name for evermore."
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.!

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

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

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

Blessed are you, Lord God:
Blessed are you for ever.
Holy is your name:
Blessed are you for ever.
Great is your mercy for your people:
Blessed are you for ever.
Amen!

Prayer to Practice the Golden Rule

May I be an enemy to no one and
the friend of what abides eternally.
May I never quarrel with those nearest me, and
be reconciled quickly if I should.
May I never plot evil against others, and
if anyone plot evil against me,
may I escape unharmed and
without the need to hurt anyone else.
May I love, seek and attain only what is good.
May I desire happiness for all and harbor envy for none.
May I never find joy in the misfortune of one who
has wronged me.
May I never wait for the rebuke of others,
but always rebuke myself until I make reparation.
May I gain no victory that harms me or my opponent.
May I reconcile friends who are mad at each other.
May I, insofar as I can, give all necessary
help to my friends and to all who are in need.
May I never fail a friend in trouble.
May I be able to soften the pain of the
grief stricken and give them comforting words.
May I respect myself.
May I always maintain control of my emotions.
May I habituate myself to be gentle, and
never angry with others because of circumstances.
May I never discuss the wicked or what they have done,
but know good people and follow in their footsteps.

Eusebius of Caesarea

My soul longs for you my God
from the rising of the sun unto it's setting.

 :D

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.

Almighty God, You gave Sixtus and his companions the grace to lay down their lives for Your word and as a witness to Christ. By the power of the Holy Spirit, help us to be quick to believe and unwavering in the profession of our faith. Amen

A Prayer by St. Thomas More
Give me the grace Lord, to long for Your Holy Sacraments, and especially to rejoice in the
presence of Your Body, sweet Saviour Christ, in the Holy Sacrament of the alter.
Amen!

Lord help me
to remember
that nothing
is going to happen
to me today
that You and I
together can't handle.

Amen.

Heavenly Father,
You are my all!
In You I hope, and
In You I trust!

To Love God above All Things.
 
God , my Father,
May I love You in all things and above all things.
May I reach the joy you have prepared for me in Heaven.
Nothing is good that is against Your Will, and all is good that comes from Your hand.
Place in my heart a desire to please You and fill my mind with thoughts of
Your love, so that I may grow in your wisdom and enjoy Your peace.
Amen!
 

Wash me from my guilt
and cleanse me of my sin.
I acknowledge my offense;
my sin is before me always.

Psalm 50:4-5

Father of mercy,
like the prodigal son
I return to you and say:
"I have sinned against you
and am no longer worthy to be called your
son."
Christ Jesus, Savior of the world,
I pray with the repentant thief
to whom you promised paradise:
"Lord, remember me in your kingdom."
Holy Spirit, fountain of love,
I call on you with trust:
"Purify my heart, and help me to walk as a child of the light."

God, by his ardent love for you Saint Lawrence exhibited faithful service and attained a glorious martyrdom. Help us to love what he loved and to practice what he taught.
Amen

Saint Lawrence please pray for us!

A Prayer by St. Thomas More
Give me the grace Lord, to long for Your Holy Sacraments, and especially to rejoice in the
presence of Your Body, sweet Saviour Christ, in the Holy Sacrament of the alter.
Amen!

Amen amen. Give us grace O Lord! To love Thee as thou shouldst be loved in Thy Most Blessed Sacrament!

Prayer to Saint Lawrence

O glorious Saint Lawrence, Martyr and Deacon, who,
being subjected to the most bitter torments,
didst not lose thy faith nor thy constancy in confessing Jesus Christ,
 obtain in like manner for us such an active and solid faith,
 that we shall never be ashamed to be true followers of Jesus Christ,
 and fervent Christians in word and in deed.
Amen!

I will bless the Lord at all times.
His praise will be ever on my lips.
Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.
 As it was in the beginning,
is now, and will be forever
 Amen!

I will bless the Lord at all times.
His praise will be ever on my lips.
Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.
 As it was in the beginning,
is now, and will be forever
 Amen!

To my words give ear, O Lord;
give heed to my sighs.
Attend to the sound of my cry,
my King and my God.

To you do I pray, O Lord.
In the morning you hear my voice;
in the morning I plead and watch before you.
Psalm5:2-4

Heavenly Father,
“You are my defender and protector. You are my God; in you I trust.”
Psalm 91: 2

When I am lost in times of darkness
may Your hand be there to guide me
and lead me down the right path
to be forever in Your presence.

Eternal Father,
I offer Thee the Sacred Heart of Jesus,
with all its love,
all its sufferings and all its merits.
To expiate all the sins
I have committed this day and during all my life.

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!

May the Passion of Christ be ever in our heart.
St. Paul of the Cross

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 !
 

I will bless the Lord at all times.
His praise will be ever on my lips.
Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.
 As it was in the beginning,
is now, and will be forever
 Amen!

Heavenly Father,
“You are my defender and protector.
 You are my God; in you I trust.”
Psalm 91: 2

I will bless the Lord at all times.
His praise will be ever on my lips.
Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.
 As it was in the beginning,
is now, and will be forever
 Amen!

I will bless the Lord at all times.
His praise will be ever on my lips.
Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.
 As it was in the beginning,
is now, and will be forever
 Amen!

I will bless the Lord at all times.
His praise will be ever on my lips.
Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.
 As it was in the beginning,
is now, and will be forever
 Amen!

I will bless the Lord at all times.
His praise will be ever on my lips.
Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.
 As it was in the beginning,
is now, and will be forever
 Amen!

May the Most Holy,
 Most Sacred,
 Most Adorable,
Most Incomprehensible
and Ineffable Name of God
 be always praised, blessed, loved, adored and glorified,
 in Heaven, on earth, and under the earth,
 by all the creatures of God
 and by the Sacred Heart of Our Lord Jesus Christ
in the Most Holy Sacrament of the altar.
 Amen.

Blessed are you, Lord God:
Blessed are you for ever.
Holy is your name:
Blessed are you for ever.
Great is your mercy for your people:
Blessed are you for ever.
Amen!

I will bless the Lord at all times.
His praise will be ever on my lips.
Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.
 As it was in the beginning,
is now, and will be forever
 Amen!

Eternal Father,
I offer Thee the Sacred Heart of Jesus,
with all its love,
all its sufferings and all its merits.
To expiate all the sins
I have committed this day and during all my life.

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!

God, comforter of the afflicted, You accepted Saint Monica's tears to bring about the conversion of her son Saint Augustine. Through their intercession, grant that we may have contrition for our sins and experience the grace of Your pardon.
Amen

Saint Monica and Saint Augustine please pray for us!

Blessed are you, Lord God:
Blessed are you for ever.
Holy is your name:
Blessed are you for ever.
Great is your mercy for your people:
Blessed are you for ever.
Amen!

Amen amen.

Our Father who art in heaven
hallowed be Thy name
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven
give us this day our daily bread
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us
and lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil
Amen.

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.

Divine Heart of Jesus,
Through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Mother of the Church,
I offer You all my prayers, actions, joys and suffering of  this day,
in union with the intentions with which You offer Yourself
continually on the alters.
I offer them particularly for the intentions recommended to
the associates of the apostleship of prayer in
this month and on this day.
Amen!

Show me your ways, Lord,
    teach me your paths.
 Guide me in your truth and teach me,
    for you are God my Saviour,
    and my hope is in you all day long.
Remember, Lord, your great mercy and love,
    for they are from of old.
 Do not remember the sins of my youth
    and my rebellious ways;
according to your love remember me,
    for you, Lord, are good.
Psalm 25:4-7

Show me your ways, Lord,
    teach me your paths.
 Guide me in your truth and teach me,
    for you are God my Savior,
    and my hope is in you all day long.
Remember, Lord, your great mercy and love,
    for they are from of old.
 Do not remember the sins of my youth
    and my rebellious ways;
according to your love remember me,
    for you, Lord, are good.
Psalm 25:4-7

Heavenly Father,
“You are my defender and protector. You are my God; in you I trust.”
Psalm 91: 2

Heavenly Father,
May I never find joy in the misfortune of one who
has wronged me!

Show me your ways, Lord,
    teach me your paths.
 Guide me in your truth and teach me,
    for you are God my Savior,
    and my hope is in you all day long.
Remember, Lord, your great mercy and love,
    for they are from of old.
 Do not remember the sins of my youth
    and my rebellious ways;
according to your love remember me,
    for you, Lord, are good.
Psalm 25:4-7

Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion,
    which cannot be shaken but endures forever.
 As the mountains surround Jerusalem,
    so the Lord surrounds his people
    both now and forevermore.

Psalm 125:1-2

Prayer for the Pope!

O God, who in your providential design
willed that your Church be built
upon blessed Peter, whom you set over the other apostles,
look with favor, we pray, on Francis. our Pope,
and grant that he, whom you have made Peter’s successor,
may be for your people a visible source and foundation
of unity in faith and of communion.
 
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, forever and ever. Amen.

Heavenly Father,
“You are my defender and protector.
You are my God; in you I trust.”
Psalm 91: 2

Have mercy on me, O Lord,
for I cry to you all the day long.
O Lord, you are good and forgiving,
full of mercy to all who call on you.

The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want;
 he makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters;
 he restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.
 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies; thou anointest my head with oil, my cup overflows.
 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
Psalm 23

End of Day Prayer

My Lord, I thank You
for having given me life,
and for having made
me to know, love, and serve You
all the days of my life and for eternity.
I thank You for my faith and
for this day that I am completing.
I beg Your pardon for my
offenses and omissions of the day,
and resolve to make tomorrow a better day.
Be with me as I live out the rest of my day.
May I do so in Your holy grace and good favor.
Amen.

Merciful Jesus, hear our prayer!

Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
We praise you and give you glory.
We bless you for calling us to be your holy people.
Remain in our hearts,
And guide us in our love and service.
Help us to let our light shine before others
And lead them to the way of faith.
Holy Trinity of love,
We praise you now and for ever.
Amen!

Eternal Father,
I offer Thee the Sacred Heart of Your Son Jesus Christ,
with all its love, all its sufferings and all its merits.
To expiate all the sins I have committed this day and during all my life.
Amen!

God Hear My Prayer

God in heaven hear my prayer,
keep me in thy loving care.
Be my guide in all I do,
Bless all those who love me too.
Amen.

Our Father, Who art in Heaven,
hallowed be Thy name;
Thy Kingdom come,
Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen!

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD

The Lord is my shepherd,
I shall not want;
He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters;
He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness
for His name's sake.

Even though I walk through the valley
of the shadow of death,
I fear no evil;
for You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life;
and I shall dwell in the house of the
Lord forever.

Psalm 23

'Lord Jesus Christ!
Who didst submit through love for me
 to be crowned with thorns,
grant that my heart may be so penetrated with the thorns of repentance
in this world, that I may deserve to be hereafter crowned
with Thee in glory.' 
Amen.

PRAYER TO ST. MICHAEL
St. Michael the Archangel,
 defend us in this day of battle.
 Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray,
and do Thou, O prince of the Heavenly Host,
by the power of god, cast into hell, Satan and all the other evil spirits,
who prowl throughout the world seeking the ruins of souls.
 Amen

Our Father who art in heaven
hallowed be Thy name
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven
give us this day our daily bread
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us
and lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil
Amen

Prayer of Gratitude

Thank you, Lord Jesus Christ,
for all the benefits and blessings which you have given me,
 for all the pains and insults which you have borne for me.
 Merciful Friend, Brother and Redeemer,
 may I know you more clearly,
love you more dearly,
and follow you more nearly,
 day by day.
 Amen.
                                                 

Eternal Father,
I offer Thee the Sacred Heart of Your Son Jesus Christ,
with all its love, all its sufferings and all its merits.
To expiate all the sins I have committed this day and during all my life.
Amen!

Amen!

Prayer for Trust in Jesus

O Christ Jesus,
when all is darkness
and we feel our weakness and helplessness,
give us the sense of Your presence,
Your love, and Your strength.
Help us to have perfect trust
in Your protecting love
and strengthening power,
so that nothing may frighten or worry us,
for, living close to You,
we shall see Your hand,
Your purpose, Your will through all things.

St. Ignatius of Loyola

Our Father who art in heaven
hallowed be Thy name
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven
give us this day our daily bread
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us
and lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil
Amen

I will bless the Lord at all times.
His praise will be ever on my lips.
Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.
 As it was in the beginning,
is now, and will be forever
 Amen!

 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.
     Worship the Lord with gladness;
    come before him with joyful songs.
  Know that the Lord is God.
    It is Him who made us, and we are His
    we are His people, the sheep of His pasture.
 Enter His gates with thanksgiving
    and His courts with praise;
    give thanks to Him and praise His Name.
For the Lord is good and His love endures forever;
    His faithfulness continues through all generations.
Psalm 100

O Lord please hear these heartfelt prayers for
the intentions of all who come here to pray.

A prayer taken from the book of Maccabees

May God give to all of you
a heart to worship Him
and to do His will readily and generously.
May He open your heart
to His law and His commandments
and grant you peace.
May He hear your prayers
and be reconciled to you
and not forsake you
in time of evil.
Maccabees 1:3-6

Our Father who art in heaven
hallowed be Thy name
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven
give us this day our daily bread
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us
and lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil
Amen

Our Father who art in heaven
hallowed be Thy name
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven
give us this day our daily bread
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us
and lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil
Amen

God Alone Suffices!

I offer You, Lord, my thoughts:
 to be fixed on You;
my words:
to have You for their theme;
my actions:
to reflect my love for You;
my sufferings:
to be endured for Your greater glory.
I want to do what You ask of me:
in the way You ask,
for as long as You ask,
because You ask it.

 

Prayer of Gratitude

Thank you, Lord Jesus Christ,
for all the benefits and blessings which you have given me,
 for all the pains and insults which you have borne for me.
 Merciful Friend, Brother and Redeemer,
 may I know you more clearly,
love you more dearly,
and follow you more nearly,
 day by day.
 Amen.
                         

Hold me worthy, O Lord, to behold your mercy in my soul before I depart
from this world; may I be aware in myself at that hour of your comfort,
along with those who have gone forth from this world in good hope.
Open my heart, O my God, by your grace and purify me from any
association with sin.
Tread out in my heart the path of repentance, my God and my Lord,
my hope and my boast, my strong refuge, by whom may my eyes be
illumined, and may I have understanding of your truth, O Lord.
Hold me worthy, Lord, to taste the joy of the gift of repentance,
by which the soul is separated from cooperating with sin and the
will of flesh and blood.  Hold me worthy, O Lord, to taste this
state, wherein lies the gift of pure prayer.
O my Saviour, may I attain to this wondrous transition at which
the soul abandons this visible world, and at which new stirrings
arise on our entering into the spiritual world and the experience
of new perceptions.
St. Isaac the Syrian

I will bless the Lord at all times.
His praise will be ever on my lips.
Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.
 As it was in the beginning,
is now, and will be forever
 Amen!

Sacred Heart of Jesus
I place my trust in Thee

O Sacred Heart of Jesus,
we place our trust in Thee,
Whatever may befall us, Lord,
though dark the hour may be;
In all our woes, in all our joys,
though naught but grief we see,
O Sacred Heart of Jesus,
we place our trust in Thee!

Heavenly Father,
As I begin this new day with which You have blessed me,
help me to realize the preciousness of time,
the joy of hard and sincere work, the power of kindness
and the  far reaching influence of a good example.
May I have forgiveness for all who hurt me even as Our Savior forgave us.
Through Christ our Lord,
Amen!

O my God, Trinity whom I adore.
Grant my soul peace!
Make it your heaven, your beloved dwelling and the place of your rest.
May I never abandon You there alone,
 but may I be there, whole and entire completely vigilant
in my faith, entirely adoring and wholly given over to Your creative action…”

Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity 

PRAYER OF
ST. JOHN VIANNEY
I love You, O my God,
and my only desire is to love You
until the last breath of my life.
 
I love You, O my infinitely lovable God,
and I would rather die loving You,
than live without loving You.
 
I love You, Lord
and the only grace I ask is to love You eternally...
 
My God, if my tongue cannot say in every moment that I love You,
I want my heart to repeat it to You as often as I draw breath.
 

I will bless the Lord at all times.
His praise will be ever on my lips.
Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.
 As it was in the beginning,
is now, and will be forever
 Amen!

I will bless the Lord at all times.
His praise will forever be on my lips.
Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.
 As it was in the beginning,
is now, and will be forever
 Amen!

O God, you are my God, I seek you,
 my soul thirsts for you;
my flesh faints for you,
as in a dry and weary land where there is no water

Psalm 63:1

Prayer to Blessed Juan Diego
Blessed Juan,
you faced the skepticism and rejection of a bishop and the crowds
to bring Mary's message to Mexico.
Pray for us that when we are faced with obstacles to our faith
so we may show that same courage and commitment.
Amen.

Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
We praise you and give you glory:
We bless you for calling us to be your holy people.

Remain in our hearts,
And guide us in our love and service.
Help us to let our light shine before others
And lead them to the way of faith.

Holy Trinity of love,
We praise you now and for ever.
Amen!

I will bless the Lord at all times.
His praise will forever be on my lips.
Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.
 As it was in the beginning,
is now, and will be forever
 Amen!

Prayer for Healing
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes;
and there shall be no more death,
neither sorrow, nor crying,
neither shall there be any more pain:
for the former things are passed away.
 Revelation 21:4 

Prayer To St. Michael

St. Michael the Archangel,
defend us in the day of Battle;
 Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the Devil.
 May God rebuke Him, we humbly pray,
and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host,
 by the power of God, cast into Hell, Satan
and all the other evil spirits, who prowl through the world,
 seeking the ruin of souls. 
Amen.

Give me, Lord, the strength and courage
to accept Your will at this time of my life,
and throughout my life. 
You know both what I want and what is best for me.
Help me to recognize Your blessing and presence in all my needs so that my thoughts, words, and actions might reflect my trust in Your wisdom.
  Amen.

 I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart;
    I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.
 I will be glad and rejoice in you;
    I will sing the praises of your name, O Most High.

Psalm 9: 1-2

"Lord, for tomorrow and its needs, I do not pray:
Keep me, my Lord, from stain of sin Just for today."

From the beautiful hymn " Just for Today"
or is it "Lord, for tomorrow and its needs"   :)

Mother of Sorrows,
Your Divine Son taught us by word and example,
 the primacy of prayers in our lives.
When we are assailed by temptations and burdened with care,
may we keep our gaze fixed firmly on God
who upholds us in all circumstances.
Now and for ever.
Amen!

Blessed are you O Virgin Mary.
The salvation of the world came through you.
Now you share in the glory of heaven, in the presence of the Lord.
Turn your eyes of mercy towards us ,
and after this, our exile,
show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Now and for ever.
Amen!

Fourteenth Prayer of Saint Bridget of Sweden

O Jesus! Only Son of the Father, splendor and figure of His Substance, remember the simple and humble recommendation Thou didst make of Thy Soul to Thy Eternal Father, saying: "Father, into Thy Hands I commend My Spirit!" And with Thy Body all torn, and Thy Heart broken, and the bowels of Thy Mercy open to redeem us, Thou didst expire.

By this Precious Death, I beg of Thee O King of Saints, to comfort me and help me to resist the devil, the flesh and the world, so that being dead to the world, I may live for Thee alone. I beg of Thee at the hour of my death to receive me, a pilgrim and an exile returning to Thee. Amen.

Come Holy Spirit, living in Mary.
Prepare me to give myself to living out
this true and solid devotion.

Come, Holy Spirit, living in Mary.
Give me the grace to reject Satan and follow Christ more closely.
Amen

Amen amen.

O Jesus! Only Son of the Father, splendor and figure of His Substance, remember the simple and humble recommendation Thou didst make of Thy Soul to Thy Eternal Father, saying: "Father, into Thy Hands I commend My Spirit!" And with Thy Body all torn, and Thy Heart broken, and the bowels of Thy Mercy open to redeem us, Thou didst expire.

By this Precious Death, I beg of Thee O King of Saints, to comfort me and help me to resist the devil, the flesh and the world, so that being dead to the world, I may live for Thee alone. I beg of Thee at the hour of my death to receive me, a pilgrim and an exile returning to Thee.

Amen. Amen.

Good morning you two!

Years ago, a woman, one whom I did not even know, having met her on account of my work, took it upon herself to advise me. At the time I was down in the dumps and I guess it showed. :-[
She told me to always think in terms of: "me, myself and I "! In other words, always put myself first.
Some Advice!


Against Pride

Lord let me not think too highly of myself
Nothing and no one comes before You
Have mercy on this proud heart of mine
Grant me the grace
Never to raise myself above anyone
Only then can I be kind, considerate
And charitable to others
Kill the pride within me
Make me not “I-centered”
But “other-centered”
Rid me of my bloated self-esteem
Impress on me my nothingness
Without You.
Amen.

This is a fine prayer. I, Me, Mine, I don't believe most folks can utter more than five sentences without using one of those words.

Jesus help us to have humility!

Lord, grant unto Thy Church saintly priests and fervent religious!
Amen!

Amen.

Kyrie eleison. Christi eleison.

Ave Maria!

It really makes me want to try harder not to use those words George, when you say that. It makes me think of St. Catherine of Genoa.

 :crucifix:

Hi Shin, Yes, once it is pointed out to you, you can't help but notice it's true, I, me, mine, Lord preserve us from our self-centeredness,
What did St, Catherine have to say?

Prayer for Trust in Jesus

O Christ Jesus,
when all is darkness
and we feel our weakness and helplessness,
give us the sense of Your presence,
Your love, and Your strength.
Help us to have perfect trust
in Your protecting love
and strengthening power,
so that nothing may frighten or worry us,
for, living close to You,
we shall see Your hand,
Your purpose, Your will through all things.

St. Ignatius of Loyola

St. Ignatius of Loyola, pray for us!

"Jesus meek and humble of heart, make my heart like unto Thine"

Sacred Heart of Jesus
I place my trust in Thee!

O my God! Source of all mercy!
 I acknowledge Your sovereign power.
 While recalling the wasted years that are past,
 I believe that You, Lord, can in an instant turn this loss to gain.
 Miserable as I am, yet I firmly believe that You can do all things.
 Please restore to me the time lost, giving me Your grace,
 both now and in the future,
 that I may appear before You in
"wedding garments".
 Amen!

O my God! Source of all mercy!
 I acknowledge Your sovereign power.
 While recalling the wasted years that are past,
 I believe that You, Lord, can in an instant turn this loss to gain.
 Miserable as I am, yet I firmly believe that You can do all things.
 Please restore to me the time lost, giving me Your grace,
 both now and in the future,
 that I may appear before You in
"wedding garments".
 Amen!

I will find the quote George!

Fourteenth Prayer of Saint Bridget of Sweden

O Jesus! Only Son of the Father, splendor and figure of His Substance, remember the simple and humble recommendation Thou didst make of Thy Soul to Thy Eternal Father, saying: "Father, into Thy Hands I commend My Spirit!" And with Thy Body all torn, and Thy Heart broken, and the bowels of Thy Mercy open to redeem us, Thou didst expire.

By this Precious Death, I beg of Thee O King of Saints, to comfort me and help me to resist the devil, the flesh and the world, so that being dead to the world, I may live for Thee alone. I beg of Thee at the hour of my death to receive me, a pilgrim and an exile returning to Thee. Amen.

Thank you Shin.

All I want to do is please you my Lord, all the days of my life.
I love you!

Prayer Of Generosity
 
Dearest Lord, teach me to be generous.
Teach me to serve You as You deserve;
to give and not to count the cost;
to fight and not to heed the wounds;
to toil and not to seek for rest;
to labor and not to ask for reward, save that of
knowing that I am doing Your will. Amen

Saint Ignatius of Loyla

She said this:
"My Me is God, nor do I recognize any other Me except my God Himself."
Is that the quote you meant Shin?

Praise And Worship

Lord, Creator of all things
Giver of every good and perfect gift
I praise and worship You.
Lord, who is all-knowing and all-giving
Be with me in all things great and small
So that small things become great
And great things become possible.
Lord, who is all-loving and forgiving
Bless my family and loved ones
And make my home a sanctuary
Of  love and peace.
Lord, You are the way, the truth, and the life
You are my shield, my strength, my guide
You are the Mighty One
Worthy of all my love, praise and worship.
Be with me now and forever.
Amen.

I was thinking generally of what she had said and felt sure I could find one from her works were she describes her hated of the idea of self -- but that is exactly the quote that sums it up!

Thank you odhiambo!

Deo gratias! :D

Saint Catherine please pray for us
that we never indulge in self love
and that we give ourselves mind, body and soul
to our Father in heaven.
Amen

The Miracle Prayer

Lord Jesus,
I come before You just as I am.
 I am sorry for all my sins.
I repent of my sins, please forgive me.
In Your name,
I forgive all others for what they have done against me.
 I renounce Satan, the evil spirits and all their works.
I give You my entire self, Lord Jesus, now and forever.
I invite You into my life Jesus. I accept You as my Lord,
 God and Saviour.
 Heal me, change me, strengthen me in body, soul and spirit.
 Come Lord Jesus, cover me with Your Precious Blood
 and fill me with Your Holy Spirit.
I love You Lord Jesus.
I Praise You Jesus.
I Thank You Jesus.
I shall follow You every day of my life.
Amen.
Mary my Mother, Queen of Peace, all the Angels and Saints, please help me.
Amen

Fortify me with the grace of Your Holy Spirit
and give Your peace to my soul
 that I may be free from all needless anxiety,
 solicitude and worry.
Help me to desire always that which is pleasing and acceptable to You
 so that Your will may be my will.

A PRAYER FOR PEACE OF MIND
By Saint Francis Xavier Cabrini
 

Prayer for the Closing of the Year of Faith

We thank You Lord, for having given us this Year of Faith.
We thank You for the gift of Faith, for those who woke it up in us,
and for those who keep helping us to renew it.
As we received the white garment in baptism, sign of our new Christian dignity,
help us with our families and friends, to keep our dignity unstained into the everlasting life of heaven.
In front of You and with Your Grace we assume the commitment of becoming
better witnesses of your love and mercy to all.
We ask this through Christ Our Lord and through Our Lady Consolata.
Amen!

From our Parish bulletin.

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.

Sacred Heart of Jesus we place our trust in thee.

May God grant us perseverance in our trials and guard us always in the Holy Spirit,
through Christ our Lord.
Amen

Guardian Angel Prayer

Angel of God, my Guardian Dear,
to whom God's love commits me here.
Ever this day be at my side,
to light and guard, to rule and guide.
Amen'

The Grail Prayer
Lord Jesus,
I give you my hands to do your work.
I give you my feet to go your way.
I give you my eyes to see as you do.
I give you my tongue to speak your words.
I give you my mind that you may think in me.
I give you my spirit that you may pray in me.
Above all,
I give you my heart that you may love in me
your Father and all mankind.
I give you my whole self that you may grow in me,
so that it is you, Lord Jesus,
who live and work and pray in me

O Lord,
 you have mercy on all,
 take away from me my sins,
 and mercifully set me ablaze
 with the fire of your Holy Spirit.
Take away from me the "heart of stone",
 and give me a human heart,
 a heart to love and adore you,
 a heart to delight in you,
 to follow and enjoy you. Amen.

Amen amen.

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.

Sacred Heart of Jesus we place our trust in thee.

Jesus, My Lord and Saviour,
"Be thou a bright flame before me,
Be thou a guiding star above me,
Be thou a smooth path below me,
Be thou a kindly shepherd behind me,
Today, tonight and forever"
? St Columba

Prayer for Light and Help

Jesus,
I feel within me a great desire to please you but, at the same time,
 I feel totally incapable of doing this without your special light and help,
which I can expect only from you.
 Accomplish your will in me - even in spite of me.

 St. Claude de la Colombiere

Amen, Amen

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.

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.

Sacred Heart of Jesus we place our trust in thee.

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.

Sacred Heart of Jesus we place our trust in thee.

Prayer for Light

O Holy Spirit of God, take me as Thy Disciple.
Guide me, illuminate me, sanctify me.
Bind my hands that they may do no evil.
Cover my eyes that they may see it no more.
Sanctify my heart that evil may not dwell within me.
Be Thou my God. Be Thou my Guide
Withersoever Thou leadest me I will go.
Whatsoever Thou forbiddest me I will renounce.
And whatsoever Thou commandest me,
in Thy strength I will do.
Lead me then unto the fullness of Thy truth.
Amen.

Cardinal Manning

THE 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.
 Amen.

May the Heart of Jesus
in the Most Blessed Sacrament
be praised, adored and loved
with grateful affection, at every moment,
in all the tabernacles of the world, even to the ends of time.
Amen!

May the Heart of Jesus
in the Most Blessed Sacrament
be praised, adored and loved
with grateful affection, at every moment,
in all the tabernacles of the world, even to the ends of time.
Amen!

"Lord Jesus Christ, pierce my soul with your love so that I may always long for you alone, who are the bread of angels and the fulfillment of the soul's deepest desires. May my heart always hunger for you, so that soul may be filled with the sweetness of your presence"
Saint Bonaventure

Amen amen!

May the Heart of Jesus
in the Most Blessed Sacrament
be praised, adored and loved
with grateful affection, at every moment,
in all the tabernacles of the world, even to the ends of time.
Amen!

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Amen.

May the Heart of Jesus
in the Most Blessed Sacrament
be praised, adored and loved
with grateful affection, at every moment,
in all the tabernacles of the world, even to the ends of time.
Amen!

"Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is , and is to come."
Revelation 4: 8

May the Heart of Jesus
in the Most Blessed Sacrament
be praised, adored and loved
with grateful affection, at every moment,
in all the tabernacles of the world, even to the ends of time.
Amen!

Keep me, O God, from pettiness,
 let me be large in thought, in word, in deed.
Let me be done with fault finding and self seeking.
May I put away all pretence and prejudice.
 May I never be hasty in judgement and always generous.
May I be calm, serene and gentle.
 Teach me to put into action my better impulses, straightforward and unafraid.
Grant that I may realize it is the little things of life that matters.
And,  O God, all for Your love and greater glory :crucifix:
Amen!

Amen.

May the Heart of Jesus
in the Most Blessed Sacrament
be praised, adored and loved
with grateful affection, at every moment,
in all the tabernacles of the world, even to the ends of time.
Amen!

How I love you, LORD!
You are my defender.
   The LORD is my protector;
 he is my strong fortress.
 My God is my protection,
 and with him I am safe.
 He protects me like a shield;
he defends me and keeps me safe.
I call to the LORD,
and he saves me from my enemies.
 Praise the LORD!
 
Psalm 18: 1-3

A PRAYER FOR
DAILY NEGLECTS


Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Sacred Heart of Jesus, with all its love, all its sufferings and all its merits.

First
To expiate all the sins I have committed this day and during all my life.
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.

Second
To purify the good I have done poorly this day and during all my life.
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.

Third
To supply for the good I ought to have done, and that I have neglected this day and all my life.
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.

"Dear Jesus,
I do not want to know the wisdom of the world;
I do not want to know on whose anvil snowflakes are hammered
or the hiding place of darkness or from whose womb came the ice,
or why the gold falls to the earth earthly , and fire climbs to the
heavens heavenly; I do not want to know literature and science
or the four- dimensional universe in which we live; I do not want to know the length of the universe in terms of light years; I do not want to know the breath of the earth
as it dances about the chariot of the sun; I do not want to know the heights of the stars,
chaste candles of the night; I do not want to know the depths of the sea or the secrets of its watery palace. I want to be ignorant of all these things.
I want only to know the length, the breadth, the height and the depth of Your redeeming Love on the Cross.
Sweet Saviour of us all. I want to be ignorant of everything in the world---everything but You, dear Jesus. And then, by the strangest of strange paradoxes, I shall be wise!"
From "The Seven Last Words" by
Fulton J. Sheen.

A PRAYER FOR
DAILY NEGLECTS


Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Sacred Heart of Jesus, with all its love, all its sufferings and all its merits.

First
To expiate all the sins I have committed this day and during all my life.
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.

Second
To purify the good I have done poorly this day and during all my life.
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.

Third
To supply for the good I ought to have done, and that I have neglected this day and all my life.
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.

A PRAYER FOR
DAILY NEGLECTS


Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Sacred Heart of Jesus, with all its love, all its sufferings and all its merits.

First
To expiate all the sins I have committed this day and during all my life.
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.

Second
To purify the good I have done poorly this day and during all my life.
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.

Third
To supply for the good I ought to have done, and that I have neglected this day and all my life.
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.

Penitential Prayer of St. Augustine
O Lord,
The house of my soul is narrow;
enlarge it that you may enter in.
It is ruinous, O repair it!
It displeases Your sight.
I confess it, I know.
But who shall cleanse it,
to whom shall I cry but to you?
Cleanse me from my secret faults, O Lord,
and spare Your servant from strange sins.

Psalm 111

I will thank the Lord with all my heart.
Great are the works of the Lord,
to be pondered by all who love him.
His goodness stands firm for ever.
The Lord is compassion and love.
His precepts are for all peoples and all times.
He is to be honored by all nations.
To love and honor the Lord
is the beginning of wisdom...

"Blessed is he whose fault is taken away,
whose sin is covered.
Blessed the man to whom the LORD imputes not guilt,
in whose spirit there is no guile.
Lord, forgive the wrong I have done."

Today's Responsorial Psalm

Today's Collect (Opening Prayer):

"O God, strength of all the Saints,
who through the Cross were pleased to call
the Martyrs Saint Paul Miki and companions to life,
grant, we pray, that by their intercession
we may hold with courage even until death
to the faith that we profess.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever."

Saint Pedro Bautista,
St. Paul Miki, Priests, and Companions,
Pray for us!

O Lord Jesus Christ,
Look not on our sins,
but on the faith of your Church,
and graciously grant her peace and unity,
in accordance with your will.

MOST HOLY SPIRIT
 
Help us to relive with Mary,
the joyful and glorious mysteries of Jesus.
 Amen
Grant that we may be
inspired by the faith of our Baptism,
nourished by the Eucharist,
renewed in the grace of Pentecost
So as to live, in word and deed,
always and everywhere,
as faithful witnesses of Christ
and of the love of His Divine Heart.
 Amen.

“Take, Lord, and receive all my liberty, my memory,
My understanding, and my entire will
 all that I have and call my own.
 You have given it all to me.
To You, Lord, I return it.
Everything is yours; do with it what You will.
Give me only your love and your grace.
That is enough for me”

Saint  Ignatius’s prayer

"O Lord,
help me to let go of my anxious striving for what I want. Instead, let me humbly accept that you will give me what I need today. And let me be satisfied with it. Amen."
From “A reflection on today's Sacred Scripture” by Mary Nadeau

"O God, who teach us that you abide
in hearts that are just and true,
grant that we may be so fashioned by your grace
as to become a dwelling pleasing to you.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever."

Heavenly Father,
“You are my defender and protector. You are my God; in you I trust.”
Psalm 91: 2

"O Lord, my faith is so weak and small!
I can't strengthen my faith by myself.
But You can, Lord; give me the gift of faith!
Help me to believe in You.
Give me more faith today.
O Jesus, I do believe in You!
Help my unbelief!
Amen."

Bless the LORD, O my soul;
and all my being, bless his holy name.
Bless the LORD, O my soul,
and forget not all his benefits.
Psalm 103:1-2

“Take, Lord, and receive all my liberty, my memory,
My understanding, and my entire will
 all that I have and call my own.
 You have given it all to me.
To You, Lord, I return it.
Everything is yours; do with it what You will.
Give me only your love and your grace.
That is enough for me”

Saint  Ignatius’s prayer

O Sacred Heart of Jesus,
we place our trust in Thee,
Whatever may befall us ,Lord,
though dark the hour may be;
In all our woes, in all our joys,
though nought but grief we see,
O Sacred Heart of Jesus,
we place our trust in Thee!

On this Ash Wednesday,
"Grant, O Lord, that we may begin with holy fasting
this campaign of Christian service,
so that, as we take up battle against spiritual evils,
we may be armed with weapons of self-restraint.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever."

Lord,
“Look down from heaven and regard us
from your holy and glorious palace!
Where is your zealous care and your might,
your surge of pity?
Your mercy hold not back!
For you are our father.
Were Abraham not to know us,
nor Israel to acknowledge us,
You, LORD, are our father,
our redeemer you are named from of old.
Why do you make us wander, LORD, from your ways,
and harden our hearts so that we do not fear you?
Return for the sake of your servants,
the tribes of your heritage.
Why have the wicked invaded your holy place,
why have our enemies trampled your sanctuary?
Too long have we been like those you do not rule,
on whom your name is not invoked.
Oh, that you would rend the heavens and come down,
with the mountains quaking before you,”

ISAIAH
Chapter 63: 15-19

PRAYER TO THE HOLY FAMILY
By Pope Francis

Jesus, Mary and Joseph,
in you we contemplate
the splendour of true love,
to you we turn with trust.

Holy Family of Nazareth,
grant that our families too
may be places of communion and prayer,
authentic schools of the Gospel
and small domestic Churches.

Holy Family of Nazareth,
may families never again
experience violence, rejection and division:
may all who have been hurt or scandalized
find ready comfort and healing.

Holy Family of Nazareth,
may the approaching Synod of Bishops
make us once more mindful
of the sacredness and inviolability of the family,
and its beauty in God’s plan.

Jesus, Mary and Joseph,
graciously hear our prayer.

"Look upon your family, Lord,
that, through the chastening effects of bodily discipline,
our minds may be radiant in your presence
with the strength of our yearning for you.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever."

Yesterday's Collect.

"Bless the Lord, O my soul, and praise His Holy Name with all thy being, because His Goodness called me forth from nothingness, and His Mercy created me."  
Amen!  :crucifix:

"Oh Most Holy Trinity,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
I adore Thee profoundly.
I offer Thee the most precious Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity
of Jesus Christ, present in all the tabernacles of the world,
in reparation for the outrages, sacrileges and
indifferences by which He is offended.
By the infinite merits of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
and the Immaculate Heart of Mary,
I beg the conversion of poor sinners."
Amen.

My Jesus,
teach me to give You my very best;
 to be upright in all things,
unselfish in all things,
 pure in all things;
help me to control myself in all things,
 for Your sake.
Remind me when it is hard to do these things;
when I am tempted to be content with what is only second-best,
 or what is evil.
May my heart be forever Your aboard.
Amen!

"Grant, we pray, almighty God,
that, though in our weakness we fail,
we may be revived through the Passion of your Only Begotten Son.
Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever."

Today's Collect:

O Sacred Heart of Jesus,
we place our trust in Thee,
Whatever may befall us O Lord,
though dark the hour may be,
In all our woes, in all our joys,
though naught but grief we see,
O Sacred Heart of Jesus,
we place our trust in Thee!

“Worthy are you, Lord our God,
to receive glory and honor and power,
for you created all things;
because of your will they came to be and were created.”
Revelation 4: 11

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O Lord,
help me to be bold in proclaiming You!
Send me Your Holy Spirit today
so that I can proclaim the good news of You
and Your saving power to nonbelievers!
Amen!

O LORD,
help me to accept and follow your laws,
for they are for my own good,
as well as to honour you.
Amen.

O Sacred Heart of Jesus,
we place our trust in Thee,
Whatever may befall us O Lord,
though dark the hour may be,
In all our woes, in all our joys,
though naught but grief we see,
O Sacred Heart of Jesus,
we place our trust in Thee!

" Let all the earth cry out to God with joy.
Shout joyfully to God, all the earth,
sing praise to the glory of his name;
proclaim his glorious praise.
Say to God, “How tremendous are your deeds!
 Let all the earth cry out to God with joy."

Act of Praise

LORD, I desire to praise Thee for ever,
 in sickness as well as in health;
I desire to join my heart and voice
with the whole Church of heaven and earth,
 in blessing Thee for ever.
Amen!

Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth.

"Bless the LORD, O my soul!
O LORD, my God, you are great indeed!
How manifold are your works, O Lord!
the earth is full of your creatures"

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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.

"Show favour, O Lord, to your servants
and mercifully increase the gifts of your grace,
that, made fervent in hope, faith and charity,
they may be ever watchful in keeping your commands.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reign with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever."
Today's Opening Prayer

We turn to you for protection, holy Mother of God.
Listen to our prayers and help us in our needs.
Save us from every danger, glorious and blessed Virgin.
Amen!

We adore Thee, Almighty Father,
and with hearts overflowing,
we thank Thee that Thou hast given us
Thy Divine Son Jesus to be our Redeemer,
and that He hath bequeathed Himself to us
in the most august Eucharist
even to the end of the world,
revealing unto us the wondrous love of His Heart
in this mystery of faith and love.
Amen!

We adore Thee, Almighty Father,
and with hearts overflowing,
we thank Thee that Thou hast given us
Thy Divine Son Jesus to be our Redeemer,
and that He hath bequeathed Himself to us
in the most august Eucharist
even to the end of the world,
revealing unto us the wondrous love of His Heart
in this mystery of faith and love.
Amen!

 :D

O Mother of Perpetual Help,
grant that I may ever invoke thy most powerful name,
 which is the safeguard of the living and the salvation of the dying.
 O loving Mother,  let thy name henceforth be ever on my lips.
Delay not, O Blessed Lady, to help me whenever I call on thee, for, in all my needs, in all my temptations I shall never cease to call on thee, ever repeating thy sacred name, Mary, Mary...

O Mother of Perpetual Help,
grant that I may ever invoke thy most powerful name,
 which is the safeguard of the living and the salvation of the dying.
 O loving Mother,  let thy name henceforth be ever on my lips.
Delay not, O Blessed Lady, to help me whenever I call on thee, for, in all my needs, in all my temptations I shall never cease to call on thee, ever repeating thy sacred name, Mary, Mary...

Guide me, Lord, along the everlasting way.

Probe me, O God, and know my heart;
try me, and know my thoughts;
See if my way is crooked,
and lead me in the way of old.

Guide me, Lord, along the everlasting way.

Today's Responsorial Psalm

O Jesus, Sweetest Love
from My Prayer-Book by Rev. F. X. Lasance.

O Jesus, sweetest Love, come Thou to me;
Come down in all Thy beauty unto me;
Thou Who didst die for longing love of me;
And never, never more depart from me.

Free me, O beauteous God, from all but Thee;
Sever the chain that holds me back from Thee;
Call me. O tender Love, I cry to Thee;
Thou art my all! O bind me close to Thee.

Glory to God in the Highest

Glory to God in the highest,
and peace to God's people on earth.

Lord God, heavenly King,
almighty God and Father,
we worship you, we give you thanks,
we praise you for your glory.

Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father,
Lord God, Lamb of God,
you take away the sin of the world
have mercy on us;
you are seated at the right hand of the Father:
receive our prayer.

For you alone are the Holy One,
you alone are the Lord,
you alone are the Most High,
Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit,
in the glory of God the Father.

Amen.

A Prayer by Saint Benedict for Seekers of Faith

Gracious and Holy Father,
give us the wisdom to discover You,
the intelligence to understand You,
the diligence to seek after You,
the patience to wait for You,
eyes to behold You,
a heart to meditate upon You,
and a life to proclaim You,
through the power of the Spirit of Jesus, our Lord.
Amen.

Permit us not, O God, to yield to our feelings, but grant we may sacrifice them for the happiness of pleasing You.
Amen!

The Imitation of Christ.

Prayer To Our Lady, Help Of Christians By St. John Bosco 

Most Holy Virgin Mary, Help of Christian,
how sweet it is to come to your feet
imploring your perpetual help.
If earthly mothers cease not to remember their children,
how can you, the most loving of all mothers forget me?
Grant then to me, I implore you,
your perpetual help in all my necessities,
in every sorrow, and especially in all my temptations.
I ask for your unceasing help for all who are now suffering.
 Help the weak, cure the sick, convert sinners.
Grant through your intercessions many vocations to the religious life.
Obtain for us, O Mary, Help of Christians,
that having invoked you on earth we may love and eternally thank you in heaven.

Day by Day


Day by day
Oh Lord
Three things I pray
To see thee more clearly
Love thee more dearly
Follow thee more nearly
Day by day

Saint Richard of Chichester
From the prayer book
" We pray and sing to the Lord"

Day by Day


Day by day
Oh Lord
Three things I pray
To see thee more clearly
Love thee more dearly
Follow thee more nearly
Day by day

Saint Richard of Chichester
From the prayer book
" We pray and sing to the Lord"

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

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

Sacred Heart of Jesus, we place our trust in Thee!
Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, help us!