The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Gloria in Excelsis Deo !

My King and My God

Christ Jesus, I acknowledge You King of the universe.
All that has been created has been made for You.
Make full use of Your rights over me.

I renew the promises I made in Baptism,
when I renounced Satan and all his pomps and works,
and I promise to live a good Christian life
and to do all in my power
to procure the triumph of the rights of God
and Your Church.

Divine Heart of Jesus,
I offer you my efforts
in order to obtain that all hearts
may acknowledge your Sacred Royalty,
and that thus the Kingdom of Your peace
may be established throughout the universe.

Amen.

Saints Peter and Paul

Prayer to Sts. Peter and Paul for the Holy Catholic Church
 

Defend, O Lord, thy servants, we beseech thee, from all dangers both of body and soul; and, by the intercession of the blessed and glorious Virgin Mary, Mother of God, of the blessed Apostles Peter and Paul, of blessed N., and of all thy saints, mercifully grant us the blessings of peace and safety ; that all adversities and errors being removed, thy Church may freely and securely serve thee; through Christ Our Lord. 

Amen.

Saint Catherine Laboure

Whenever I go to the chapel, 

I put myself in the presence of our good Lord, and I say to him

"Lord, I am here.

Tell me what you would have me do."

If he gives me some task, 

I am content and I thank him.

If he gives me nothing,

I still thank him

since I do not deserve to receive anything more than that.

And then, I tell God

everything that is in my heart.

I tell him about my pains and my joys,

and then I listen.

If you listen, God will also speak to you,

for with the good Lord, you have to both speak and listen.

God always speaks to you

when you approach him plainly and simply.

Saint Catherine

Mary, Comforter of the Afflicted

O Immaculate Mary, Dear Mother, Consoler, I take refuge in your most lovable Heart with all the trust of which I am capable. You shall be dearest object of my love and my veneration. From you, the dispenser of heavenly treasures, I shall always seek peace in my troubles, light in my doubts, defense in my dangers, help in my needs .




Be therefore my refuge my strength, my consolation O Mary Consoler. At the hour of my death, graciously receive the last beats of my heart, and obtain for me a place in that heavenly country, where as one, all hearts shall praise forever the adorable Heart of Jesus, with your most lovable Heart, O Mary, my Mother, Consoler of the Afflicted, pray for us, who have recourse to you.




 Amen.

How many blessings, O Little Child has Your almighty right hand

 poured out on those who honor You and call upon You. 

Bless me also, O Child Jesus, my soul, my body and my interests. 

Bless and help me in my necessities, and grant me what I now desire. 

Listen with compassion to my prayers and 

I will bless Your Holy Name everyday.

Amen

The Baptism at the Jordan

"After Jesus was baptized, he came up from the water and behold, the Heaven were opened for him and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to Him.  And a voice came from Heaven saying "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased."

Matthew .3:16-17

Our Lady of Lourdes

Our Lady of Lourdes

O ever Immaculate Virgin, Mother of Mercy, Health of the Sick, Refuge of Sinners, Comfort to the Afflicted, you know my wants, my troubles, my sufferings. Deign to cast upon me a look of mercy. By appearing in the Grotto of Lourdes, you were pleased to make it  a privileged sanctuary, whence you dispense your favors; and already many sufferers have obtained the cure of their infirmities, both spiritual and corporal. 

I come, therefore, with the most unbounded confidence to implore your maternal intercession. 

Obtain,  O loving Mother, the granting of my requests.

Through gratitude for favors, I will endeavor to imitate your virtues that I may one day share your glory.

Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us. Amen.

(Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.)

Saint George

Prayer to Saint George
The Patron Saint of Boy Scouts

Almighty God, who gave to your servant George boldness to Confess the Name of our Savior Jesus Christ before the rulers of this world, and courage to die for this faith: Grant that we may always be ready to give a reason for the hope that is in us, and to suffer gladly for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen