Devotionals and Prayers
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Traditionally prayed daily at 6am, 12 Noon, and 6pm
(Leader) The Angel of the Lord declared to Mary:
(Response) And she conceived of the Holy Spirit.
(All) 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.
(L) Behold the handmaid of the Lord:
(R) Be it done unto me according to Thy word.
(All) Hail Mary . . .
(L) And the Word was made Flesh:
(R) And dwelt among us.
Hail Mary . . .
(L) Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God,
(R) that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
(L) Let us pray:
(All) Pour forth, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy grace into our hearts; that we, to whom the incarnation of Christ, Thy Son, was made known by the message of an angel, may by His Passion and Cross be brought to the glory of His Resurrection, through the same Christ Our Lord.
Amen.
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Soul of Christ, sanctify me
Body of Christ, save me
Blood of Christ, inebriate me
Water from Christ's side, wash me
Passion of Christ, strengthen me
O good Jesus, hear me
Within Thy wounds hide me
Suffer me not to be separated from Thee
From the malicious enemy defend me
In the hour of my death call me
And bid me come unto Thee
That I may praise Thee with Thy saints
and with Thy angels
Forever and ever
Amen
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1. Make the Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
2. Our Father
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.
3. Hail Mary
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.
4. The Apostle's Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; He descended into hell; on the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.
5. The Eternal Father (On the Our Father beads of the Rosary)
Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your Dearly Beloved Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.
6. On the Ten Small Beads of Each Decade
For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
7. Repeat for the remaining decades
Saying the "Eternal Father" (6) on the "Our Father" bead and then 10 "For the sake of His sorrowful Passion" (7) on the following "Hail Mary" beads.
8. Conclude with Holy God (Repeat three times)
Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
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Divine Mercy, gushing forth from the bosom of the Father,
I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, greatest attribute of God,
I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, incomprehensible mystery,
I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, fountain gushing forth from the mystery of the Most Blessed Trinity,
I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, unfathomed by any intellect, human or angelic,
I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, from which wells forth all life and happiness,
I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, better than the heavens,
I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, source of miracles and wonders,
I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, encompassing the whole universe,
I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, descending to earth in the Person of the Incarnate Word,
I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, which flowed out from the open wound of the Heart of Jesus,
I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, enclosed in the Heart of Jesus for us, and especially for sinners,
I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, unfathomed in the institution of the Sacred Host,
I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, in the founding of the Holy Church,
I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, in the Sacrament of Holy Baptism,
I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, in our justification through Jesus Christ,
I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, accompanying us through our whole life,
I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, embracing us especially at the hour of death,
I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, endowing us with immortal life,
I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, accompanying us every moment of our life,
I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, shielding us from the fire of hell,
I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, in the conversion of hardened sinners,
I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, astonishment for Angels, incomprehensible to Saints,
I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, unfathomed in all the mysteries of God,
I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, lifting us out of every misery,
I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, source of our happiness and joy,
I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, in calling us forth from nothingness to existence,
I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, embracing all the works of His hands,
I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, crown of all God?s handiwork,
I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, in which we are all immersed,
I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, sweet relief for anguished hearts,
I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, only hope of despairing souls,
I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, repose of hearts, peace amidst fear,
I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, delight and ecstasy of holy souls,
I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, inspiring hope against all hope,
I trust in You.
Let us pray:
Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is Love and Mercy itself.
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THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
- I AM THE LORD YOUR GOD. YOU SHALL NOT HAVE ANY GODS BEFORE ME: Have you turned your back on God? Have you doubted God’s love in difficult times? Have believed in fortunetellers, psychics, or witchcraft? Have you made use of any superstitious practices? Do you pray every day? Have you given into sin thinking that you can just go to confession afterwards? Have you looked at books, magazines or TV shows which you knew to be anti-Christian? Have you spoken with disrespect of priests, sacred objects, or Catholic teachings? Is anything in your life more important to you than God? Do you give quality time to God? Do you use your gifts to glorify God? Do take your Religion class seriously?
- YOU SHALL NOT TAKE THE LORD’S NAME IN VAIN: Have you watched movies, read books, or listened to musicians and comedians which slander the Lord’s name? Do you think it is fun when others use the Lord’s name in vain? Do you use the name of God, Jesus, Mary, or any other Holy Name in anger, surprise, or disappointment? Have you sworn on the name of God? Have you cursed yourself or others, or any creature? Have you angered others so as to make them swear? Have you made a false promise?
- REMEMBER TO KEEP HOLY THE SABBATH DAY: Have you missed Mass on any Sunday or on Holy Days of Obligation? Do you have a positive attitude toward your family when attending Mass? Do you take one day of solemn rest every week? Have you allowed yourself to be distracted during Mass? Do you try to participate in Mass? Have you talked or laughed excessively in the church? Have you worked needlessly on Sunday? Have you neglected prayer and going to church due to sports, social functions, homework, or just plain laziness? Do you try to participate in Mass? Have you talked or laughed excessively in the church? Have you worked needlessly on Sunday? Have you neglected prayer and going to church due to sports, social functions, homework, or just plain laziness?
- HONOR YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER: Have you honored your parents, superiors, and teachers? Do you speak to them with respect? Have you deceived or disobeyed them? Do you behave appropriately toward substitute teachers in your school? Do you respect authority? Are you thankful for your parents and your family? Are you ashamed of your family? Do you listen to your parents wishes the first time the ask you to do something?
- YOU SHALL NOT KILL: Have you hated anyone? Have you oppressed anyone? Have you desired revenge? Have you held a grudge? Have you refused to speak to others in anger? Have you made fun of anybody? Do you pick on people? Do you stick up for those who are teased? Do you pick fights? Have you encouraged fighting? Have you injured others? Have you caused others to disagree? Do you respect your body? Have you profaned your body with alcohol, drugs or tobacco? Have you encouraged others to do so? Do you eat well and care for your health? Have you watched violent shows, movies, and games? Are you against abortion? Do you pray and speak up to end abortion? Have you cooperated in an abortion?
- YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT ADULTERY AND (9) YOU SHALL NOT COVET YOUR NEIGHBOR’S WIFE: Have you dressed, danced or acted provocatively? Do you surround yourself withpeople who dress or act provocatively? Do you watch TV shows and movies that promote un-Christian sexual values? Have you read impure books? Have you looked at pornography? Do you tell dirty jokes? Have you willfully entertained lustful thoughts or desires? Have you given into sexual desires? Have you engaged in sexual activity? Have you flirted with impure intentions? Have you acted impurely over the Internet?
- YOU SHALL NOT STEAL: Have you been guilty of stealing or deceit in buying or selling? Have you willfully damaged another person’s goods? Have you vandalized, spoiled, or ruined someone else’s property? Have you shoplifted? Have you encouraged others to do so? Have you failed to return something that belongs to somebody else? Are you wasteful with food, time, or other resources?
- YOU SHALL NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS AGAINST YOUR NEIGHBOR: Have you lied? Have you gossiped? Have you injured someone’s reputation falsely? Have you jumped to false conclusions? Have you answered questions honestly and completely? Have you judged others unfairly? Have you cheated in school? Have you publicly stood up for your Christian faith? Do you take a stand for what is right? Do you engage in television gossip and supermarket tabloids?
10. YOU SHALL NOT COVET YOUR NIGHBOR’S GOODS: Have you been jealous of what someone else has? Have you refused to be content with what you have? Are you thankful for what God has given you? Do you desire somebody else’s property, success, or life?
HELPFUL SCRIPTURE PASSAGES
- JOHN 20:19-23- The Apostles (today’s Bishops and priests) were given the authority to forgive sins
- 2 COR 5:18-20- God has made priests his messengers of forgiveness
- LUKE 15:11-32 (Parable of the lost son)- God wants to forgive us, he will always take us back.
- JOHN 8:3-11 (Woman caught in adultery)- Jesus desires us to repent and sin no more
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Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us, Christ, graciously hear us.
God, the Father of Heaven, Have mercy on the souls of the faithful departed.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on the souls of the faithful departed.
God the Holy Ghost, Have mercy on the souls of the faithful departed.
Holy Trinity, one God, Have mercy on the souls of the faithful departed.
(Leader) Holy Mary, (Response) Pray for the souls of the faithful departed.Holy Mother of God,
Holy Virgin of virgins,
St. Michael,
All ye angels and archangels,
All ye orders of blessed spirits,
St. John the Baptist,
St. Joseph,
All ye holy patriarchs and prophets,
St. Peter,
St. Paul,
St. John,
All ye holy apostles and evangelists,
St. Stephen,
St. Lawrence,
All ye holy martyrs,
St. Gregory
St. Ambrose,
St. Augustine,
St. Jerome,
All ye holy bishops and confessors,
All ye holy doctors, Pray for the souls of the faithful departed
All ye holy priests and levites,
All ye holy monks and hermits,
St. Mary Magdalen,
St. Catherine,
St. Barbara,
All ye holy virgins and widows,
All ye saints of God,Be merciful, Spare them, 0 Lord.
Be merciful, Graciously hear us, 0 Lord.
From all evil, 0 Lord, deliver them.From Thy wrath,
From the rigor of Thy justice,
From the power of the devil,
From the gnawing worm of conscience,
From long-enduring sorrow,
From eternal flames,
From intolerable cold,
From horrible darkness,
From dreadful weeping and wailing,
Through Thine admirable conception,
Through Thy holy Nativity,
Through Thy most sweet name,
Through Thy baptism and holy fasting,
Through Thy most profound humiliation,
Through Thy prompt obedience,
Through Thine infinite love,
Through Thy sorrow and anguish,
Through Thy bloody sweat,
Through Thy bonds,
Through Thy scourging,
Through Thy crowning with thorns,
Through Thy carrying of the cross,
Through Thy most cruel death,
Through Thy five most holy wounds,
Through Thy most bitter cross and passion,
Through Thy holy Resurrection,
Through Thine admirable Ascension,
Through the coming of the Holy Ghost, the Paraclete,
In the day of judgment,
We sinners, We beseech Thee, hear us.
Thou Who forgavest Magdalen and didst hearken to the prayer of the thief,
Thou Who savest freely Thine elect,
Thou Who hast the keys of death and hell,
That Thou wouldst be pleased to deliver the souls of our parents,
relations, friends, and benefactors, from the pains of Purgatory,
That Thou wouldst be pleased to have mercy on those of whom no especial remembrance is made on earth,
That Thou wouldst be pleased to fulfill all their desires,
That Thou wouldst be pleased to receive them into the company of the blessed,
King of awful Majesty,
Son of God,
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world,
Grant unto them rest.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world,
Grant unto them rest.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world,
Grant unto them rest everlasting.
Christ hear us, Christ graciously hear us.
Lord, have mercy, Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
From the gate of hell, Deliver their souls, 0 Lord.
O Lord, hear my prayer, And let my cry come unto Thee.
Let us pray.
0 God, the Creator and Redeemer of all the faithful, grant unto the souls of Thy servants departed the remission of all their sins; that, by pious supplication, they may obtain that pardon which they have always desired. Grant this, 0 God, Who livest and reignest for ever and ever. Amen.
0 eternal God, Who besides the general precept of charity, hast commanded a particular respect to parents, kindred, and benefactors; grant, we beseech Thee, that, as they were the instruments by which Thy Providence bestowed on us our birth, education, and innumerable other blessings, so our prayers may be the means to obtain for them a speedy release from their excessive sufferings, and free admittance to Thine infinite joys. Through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen.
V. Eternal rest give them, 0 Lord.
R. And let perpetual light shine upon them.
V. May they rest in peace.
R. Amen.
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O Jesus! Meek and humble of heart, Hear me.
From the desire of being esteemed, DELIVER ME DEAR JESUS.
From the desire of being loved . . .
From the desire of being extolled . . .
From the desire of being honored . . .
From the desire of being praised . . .
From the desire of being preferred . . .
From the desire of being consulted . . .
From the desire of being approved . . .
From the fear of being humiliated . . .
From the fear of being despised . . .
From the fear of suffering rebukes . . .
From the fear of being calumniated . . .
From the fear of being forgotten . . .
From the fear of being ridiculed . . .
From the fear of being wronged . . .
From the fear of being suspected . . .
That others may be loved more than I,
Jesus grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may be esteemed more than I,
Jesus grant me the grace to desire it.
That in the opinion of the world, others may increase and I may decrease,
Jesus grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may be chosen and I set aside,
Jesus grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may be praised and I unnoticed,
Jesus grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may be preferred to me in everything,
Jesus grant me the grace to desire it.
That others become holier than I, provided that I may become as holy as I should,
Jesus grant me the grace to desire it.
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V. Lord, have mercy on us.
R. Christ, have mercy on us.
V. Lord, have mercy on us. Jesus, hear us.
R. Jesus, graciously hear us.
V. God the Father of Heaven
R. Have mercy on us.
V. God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
R. Have mercy on us.
V. God the Holy Spirit,
R. Have mercy on us.
V. Holy Trinity, one God,
R. Have mercy on us.
V. Jesus, Son of the living God, R. Have mercy on us.Jesus, splendor of the Father, [etc.]
Jesus, brightness of eternal light.
Jesus, King of glory.
Jesus, sun of justice.
Jesus, Son of the Virgin Mary.
Jesus, most amiable.
Jesus, most admirable.
Jesus, the mighty God.
Jesus, Father of the world to come.
Jesus, angel of great counsel.
Jesus, most powerful.
Jesus, most patient.
Jesus, most obedient.
Jesus, meek and humble of heart.
Jesus, lover of chastity.
Jesus, lover of us.
Jesus, God of peace.
Jesus, author of life.
Jesus, example of virtues.
Jesus, zealous lover of souls.
Jesus, our God.
Jesus, our refuge.
Jesus, father of the poor.
Jesus, treasure of the faithful.
Jesus, good Shepherd.
Jesus, true light.
Jesus, eternal wisdom.
Jesus, infinite goodness.
Jesus, our way and our life.
Jesus, joy of Angels.
Jesus, King of the Patriarchs.
Jesus, Master of the Apostles.
Jesus, teacher of the Evangelists.
Jesus, strength of Martyrs.
Jesus, light of Confessors.
Jesus, purity of Virgins.
Jesus, crown of Saints.
V. Be merciful, R. spare us, O Jesus.
V. Be merciful, R. graciously hear us, O Jesus.
V. From all evil, R. deliver us, O Jesus.
From all sin, deliver us, O Jesus.From Your wrath, [etc.]
From the snares of the devil.
From the spirit of fornication.
From everlasting death.
From the neglect of Your inspirations.
By the mystery of Your holy Incarnation.
By Your Nativity.
By Your Infancy.
By Your most divine Life.
By Your labors.
By Your agony and passion.
By Your cross and dereliction.
By Your sufferings.
By Your death and burial.
By Your Resurrection.
By Your Ascension.
By Your institution of the most Holy Eucharist.
By Your joys.
By Your glory.
V. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world,
R. spare us, O Jesus.
V. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world,
R. graciously hear us, O Jesus.
V. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world,
R. have mercy on us, O Jesus.
V. Jesus, hear us.
R. Jesus, graciously hear us.
Let us pray.
O Lord Jesus Christ, You have said, "Ask and you shall receive, seek, and you shall find, knock, and it shall be opened to you." Grant, we beg of You, to us who ask it, the gift of Your most divine love, that we may ever love You with our whole heart, in word and deed, and never cease praising You.
Give us, O Lord, as much a lasting fear as a lasting love of Your Holy Name, for You, who live and are King for ever and ever, never fail to govern those whom You have solidly established in Your love.
R. Amen.
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Read through the 10 steps of Mental Prayer and guide the family through these steps
- Make the sign of the Cross with love
- Close your eyes and ask the Holy Spirit and Our Lady to help you forget all of your worries so that you can think of Jesus.
- Imagine your favorite picture of Jesus. Picture it in your mind. Tell Jesus you love Him. If you are distracted, repeat His name until the distractions go away.
- When you are calm, thank Jesus for His blessings. Be specific.
- Ask for His forgiveness for the ways you have disappointed Him since you last prayed. Be specific.
- If you have a question or you need help with something, tell Him now. Expect Him to give you an answer. When you have told Jesus what is on your mind and in your heart be still.
- Be quiet with Jesus. Keep your favorite picture of Him in your mind. Do not talk to Him anymore. Just be with Him, love Him, and listen to Him. If you begin to have thoughts about something that you asked Him about write them down or pay close attention to them.
- If Jesus puts a though in your mind to do something good, do it! If Jesus gives you such a direction, a good thought, follow His direction! The more we follow God’s direction in little things, the more He will be able to show His love for us and through us, and the more we will learn to trust Him in return. If we are not sure that an inspiration is from God, we should ask our parents, teachers, or pastors to help us to decide.
- Thank Jesus for being with you. Ask Him to bless you as you go about your day.
- Expect God to speak to you during the day - through other people, through nature, through your thoughts, through all your experiences. Remember that God is everywhere, and He is always speaking to us if we would only listen and learn to recognize the many ways He uses to communicate with us.
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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 power of God, cast into hell Satan and all evil spirits who wander through the world for the ruin of souls.
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Seven Sorrows Devotion
The Blessed Virgin Mary grants seven graces to the souls who honor her daily by meditating on her tears and dolors (sorrows). This devotion was passed on by St. Bridget.
HERE ARE THE SEVEN GRACES:
1.I will grant peace to their families.
2.They will be enlightened about the divine mysteries.
3.I will console them in their pains and I will accompany them in their work.
4.I will give them as much as they ask for as long as it does not oppose the adorable will of my divine Son or the sanctification of their souls.
5.I will defend them in their spiritual battles with the infernal enemy and I will protect them at every instant of their lives.
6.I will visibly help them at the moment of their death; they will see the face of their Mother.
7.I have obtained (this grace) from my divine Son, that those who propagate this devotion to my tears and dolors, will be taken directly from this earthly life to eternal happiness since all their sins will be forgiven and my Son and I will be their eternal consolation and joy.
THE SEVEN SORROWS:
(Say one Hail Mary while meditating on each Sorrow)
The prophecy of Simeon. (St. Luke 2: 34, 35)
The flight into Egypt. (St. Matthew 2:13,14)
The loss of the Child Jesus in the temple. (St. Luke 2: 43-45)
The meeting of Jesus and Mary on the Way of the Cross.
The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus.
The taking down of the Body of Jesus from the Cross.
The burial of Jesus.
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
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