Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Our Lady of Mental Peace

Mother of Tranquility and Mother of Hope,
look upon me in this time of my weakness and unrest.
Teach my searching heart to know that
God's love for me is unchanging and
unchangeable; and, that true human love
can only begin and grow by
touching His Love.
Let your gently Peace which this world
cannot give be always be with me. And help
me to bring this same Peace into
the lives of others.
Our Lady of Mental Peace,
pray for me.

Monday, November 21, 2011

Advent

"Advent is concerned with that very connection between memory and hope which is so necessary to man. Advent’s intention is to awaken the most profound and basic emotional memory within us, namely, the memory of the God who became a child. This is a healing memory; it brings hope. The purpose of the Church’s year is continually to rehearse her great history of memories, to awaken the heart’s memory so that it can discern the star of hope.
It is the beautiful task of Advent to awaken in all of us memories of goodness and thus to open doors of hope."

Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger
Seek That Which Is Above,1986

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Solemnity of Jesus Christ Our King

Splendor and honor and kingly power are yours by right,
O Lord our God,
For you created everything that is,
and by your will they were created
and have their being; And yours by right,
O Lamb that was slain, for with your blood
you have redeemed for God,
From every family, language, people, and nation,
a kingdom of priests to serve our God.
And so, to him who sits upon the throne,
and to Christ the Lamb,
Be worship and praise, dominion
and splendor,
for ever and for evermore.




Book of Common Prayer, 1979 (Revelation 4:11; 5:9-10, 13)

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Saint Anthony

If you ask for miracles,
Death, error, all calamities,
The leprosy and demons fly,
And health succeeds infirmities.
The sea obeys, and fetters break,
And lifeless limbs thou dost restore;
Whilst treasures lost are found again
When young or old thine aid implore.
All dangers vanish at thy prayer,
And direst need doth quickly flee,
Let those who know thy power proclaim—
Let Paduans say—these are of thee.
The sea obeys, etc.
To Father, Son may glory be,
And Holy Spirit eternally.
The sea obeys, etc.
Pray for us, blessed Anthony,
That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.


Let us pray:


Almighty God, you have given St. Anthony to your people as an outstanding preacher and a ready helper in time of need. With his assistance may we follow the Gospel of Christ and know the help of your grace in every difficulty. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Saint Anthony

Dear Saint Anthony, thou art the patron of the poor and the helper of all who seek lost articles. Help me to find the object I have lost so that I will be able to make better use of the time I will gain for God's greater honor and glory. Grant thy gracious aid to all people who seek what they have lost-----especially those who seek to regain God's grace. Amen.

Friday, November 11, 2011

Saint Joseph the Carpenter

Gracious St. Joseph, protect me and my family from all evil as you did the Holy Family. Kindly keep us ever united in the love of Christ, ever fervent in imitation of the virtue of our Blessed Lady, your sinless spouse, and always faithful in devotion to you. Amen.

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Queen of the Most Holy Rosary

"The Rosary is a powerful weapon to put the demons to flight and to keep oneself from sin…If you desire peace in your hearts, in your homes, and in your country, assemble each evening to recite the Rosary. Let not even one day pass without saying it, no matter how burdened you may be with many cares and labors."

Pope Pius XI

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Jesus and His Cross

Then Jesus said to His disciples, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me. "

Matthew 16:24

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

All Souls Mass

Daily Prayer for the Holy Souls

Immortal God, holy Lord,Father and Protector of all You have created,we raise our hearts to You today for those who have passed out of this mortal life.

In Your loving mercy, Father of all,be pleased to receive them in Your heavenly company,and forgive the failings and faults they may have done from human frailty.

Your only Son, Christ, our Savior,suffered so cruelly that He might deliver them from the second death.

By his merits may they share in the glory of His victory over sin and death.For all the faithful who have died we pray,but in particular for those dear to us,parents, relatives and friends.nor do we forget all who did good to us while on earth, who helped us by their prayers, sacrifice and example.We pray also for any who may have done us harm,and stand in special need of Your forgiveness.

May the merits and prayers of our Virgin Mother,Mary, and those of all the Angels and Saints,speak for us and assist them now.This we ask in Christ's name.

Amen.

Monday, October 31, 2011

Saint Columbanus

Grant, O Lord, that the light of your love may never be dimmed within us. Let it shine forth from our warmed hearts to comfort others in times of peace and in seasons of adversity, and in bright beams of your goodness and love may we come at last to the vision of your glory; through Christ our Lord. Amen


Saint Columbanus, protect us from floods.

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Saint Christopher's Protection

Dear Saint Christopher, protect me today
in all my travels along the road's way.
Give your warning sign if danger is near
so that I may stop while the path is clear.
Be at my window
and direct me through when the vision blurs
from out of the blue.
Carry me safely to my destined place,
like you carried Christ in your close embrace.
Amen.


Saint Christopher, protect us from floods.

Saturday, October 29, 2011

The Ascension

He who ascends
never ceases to go from beginning to beginning,
through a series of beginnings that never ends.
The one who ascends never ceases to desire
what he already knows.
But continually ascending,
from one desire for something newer and greater
to still another that is higher,
the soul continues its course towards the infinite,
by means of ever more upward flights.
Thus, to the one who is ascending
there comes ever more insistently a call
which leads him to rise ever more on high,
"Come, my love, my dove, hiding in the clefts of the rock."


Gregory of Nissa, Homily 8 on the Song of Songs

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Come Holy Spirit

O Holy spirit of God;
Take me as Your 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.
You are my God.
You are my guide.
Whatsoever You forbid me,
I will renounce.
And whatsoever You commend me,
In Your strength I will do.
Lead me then
Unto the fullness of Your truth.
Amen.


In celebration of John Michael's Confirmation Day, May 22, 2011

Monday, May 16, 2011

Saint Michael the Archangel

Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle,
be our protection against the malice 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, thrust into hell Satan
and all evil spirits who wander through the world
for the ruin of souls.
Amen

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Saint Joan of Arc

In the face of your enemies, in the face of harassment, ridicule, and doubt, you held firm in your faith. Even in your abandonment, alone and without friends, you held firm in your faith. Even as you faced your own mortality, you held firm in your faith. I pray that I may be as bold in my beliefs as you, St. Joan. I ask that you ride alongside me in my own battles. Help me be mindful that what is worthwhile can be won when I persist. Help me hold firm in my faith. Help me believe in my ability to act well and wisely. Amen.

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Saint Jude Thaddeus

St. Jude, apostle of the Word of God, pray for us.
St. Jude, follower of the Son of God, pray for us.
St. Jude, preacher of the love of God, pray for us.
St. Jude, intercessor before God, pray for us.
St. Jude, friend of all in need, pray for us.
St. Jude, pray for us, and for all who invoke your aid.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Pray for the Vocations

"There is one thing I ask of the Lord; for this I long, To dwell in the house of the Lord, all the days of my life..."


Psalm 23

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

The Immaculate Heart of Mary

O heart most pure of the Blessed Virgin Mary, obtain for me from Jesus a pure and humble heart.

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Blessed John Paul II


Dear Lord Jesus and Mary Most Holy
bring your servant Pope John Paul II cause for canonization to a fruitful beginning.
He was a man that taught us how to forgive even when someone tried to harm him.
Help us learn forgiveness.
He was a man that taught peace between nations.
He wanted peace for the world.
Help us to foster peace in our own lives.
He was a man of love and compassion and he showed it many times in his travels throughout the world.
Lord help me to show love and compassion to my fellow man and
to pray for the world that they may learn about You and Mary.
He showed us how to be strong when we lose someone we love.
Lord Help me to be able to be strong when I lose someone
I love through sickness or sudden death.
He showed us how to accept our suffering by carrying his cross of suffering throughout the years.
NEVER complaining even to the end.
Even though it was frustrating especially the last month of his life.
Lord help me to accept my suffering through daily trials that you choose to send me, whether, it is through a loss of job, a loss of a love one or through the pain of sickenss.
Lord he had a special love for the Holy Eucharist and for Your Mother.
Help me to develop that love for the Eucharist and your mother,
Lord Jesus Thank You for sending us such a great man to show us how to handle the trials of our life.Please through Your mercy and goodness make John Paul a saint.
A saint that we can relate to in our daily lives.Thank You Mary and Joseph for Pope John Paul II.

To the Blessed Virgin Mary for May

O most august and blessed Virgin Mary! Holy Mother of God! Glorious Queen of heaven and earth! Powerful protectress of those who love thee, and unfailing advocate of all who invoke thee! Look down, I beseech thee, from thy throne of glory on thy devoted child; accept the solemn offering I present thee of this month, specially dedicated to thee, and receive my ardent, humble desire, that by my love and fervor I could worthily honor thee, who, next to God, art deserving of all honor. Receive me, O Mother of Mercy, among thy best beloved children; extend to me thy maternal tenderness and solicitude; obtain for me a place in the Heart of Jesus, and a special share in the gifts of His grace. O deign, I beseech thee, to recognize my claims on thy protection, to watch over my spiritual and temporal interests, as well as those of all who are dear to me; to infuse into my soul the spirit of Christ, and to teach me thyself to become meek, humble, charitable, patient, and submissive to the will of God. May my heart burn with the love of thy Divine Son, and of thee, His blessed Mother, not for a month alone, but for time and eternity; may I thirst for the promotion of His honor and thine, and contribute, as far as I can, to its extension. Receive me, O Mary, the refuge of sinners! Grant me a Mother's blessing and a Mother's care, now, and at the hour of my death. Amen.

Friday, April 29, 2011

Mary, Queen of Heaven and Earth

The new Eve, The Mother of the GOD-Man, Jesus. The Bride of the Holy Spirit,Daugther of the Father. Obedient to the Father where Eve was disobedient. The Woman who will crush the head of satan with Her heel. Mary, the intercessor between human kind and Her Holy Son. Mary the Queen of Heaven, Queen of Angels and Human beings. Mary, the Ark of the Covenant, Mary appearing all over the world, preparing Her children for the second coming of CHRIST.

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Saint Cecilia

Dear Saint Cecilia, one thing we know for certain about you is that you became a heroic martyr in fidelity to your divine Bridegroom. We do not know that you were a musician but we are told that you heard Angels sing. Inspire musicians to gladden the hearts of people by filling the air with God's gift of music and reminding them of the divine Musician who created all beauty.
Amen.

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Mater Dolorosa

" O Mary, Mother of Jesus Crucified, tell me something about His Passion, you felt and saw it more than the others who were present, having contemplated it with the eyes of your body and soul, and given it all the attention possible, O you who love him with such great love".


Saint Angela of Foligno

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

The Holy Eucharist

We adore you, O Lord Jesus Christ,
in this Church and all the Churches of the world,
and we bless You, because,
by Your holy Cross You have
redeemed the world.

Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi Before the Blessed Sarament

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Mary and the Lamb of God

Lord, have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
Spare us, O Lord,
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world.
Have mercy on us.
Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Christ, have mercy on us.

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

The Holy Face of Jesus

Holy face of Jesus, be my joy.
Holy face of Jesus, be my strength.
Holy face of Jesus, be my health.
Holy face of Jesus, be my courage.
Holy face of Jesus, be my wisdom.
Holy face of Jesus, Image of the Father,
Provide for me.
Holy face of Jesus, Mirror of Thy Priestly Heart,
Be my zeal.
Holy face of Jesus, Gift of the Spirit,
Show me Thy love.
Holy face of Jesus, Saddened by sorrow,
Grant my requests through Thy merits.

Amen

Rev. Emery Pethro, Detroit, Michigan, USA

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Jesus Our Savior

May the Grace of Christ , our Savior,
And the Father's boundless love,
With the Holy Spirit's favor,
Rest upon us from above.

Thus, may we abide in union,
With each other and the Lord,
And possess in sweet communion,
Joy's which earth cannot afford.

Amen

Monday, April 4, 2011

Lamb of God

Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world. Have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world. Have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world. Grant us peace.

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Easter

Christ is Risen: The world below lies desolate
Christ is Risen: The spirits of evil are fallen
Christ is Risen: The angels of God are rejoicing
Christ is Risen: The tombs of the dead are empty
Christ is Risen indeed from the dead,the first of the sleepers,
Glory and power are his forever and ever.

St. Hippolytus of Rome (AD 190-236)

Monday, February 28, 2011

The Infant Jesus and the Angels

Dear Infant Jesus
In a short time
You will come
To visit us
And your holy, divine coming
Is full of peace, joy and love
Our hearts are full of your love
In our daily life.
Dear Jesus please help
All your devotees
Around the world.
Thanks my dear Lord.

Sunday, February 27, 2011

Saint Monica

Exemplary Mother of the great Augustine,
you perseveringly pursued your wayward son
not with wild threats
but with prayerful cries to heaven.
Intercede for all mothers in our day
so that they may learn to draw their children to God.
Teach them how to remain close to their children,
even the prodigal sons and daughters who have sadly gone astray.

Saturday, February 26, 2011

Saint Joseph the Worker

Blessed St. Joseph, patron of all working people, obtain for me the grace to labor in a spirit of penance for the atonement of my many sins. Help me to be conscientious in my work so that I may give as full a measure as I have received. May I labor in a spirit of thankfulness and joy, ever mindful of all the gifts I have received from God that enable me to perform these tasks. Permit me to work in peace, patience, and moderation, keeping in mind the account I must one day give of time lost, talents unused, good omitted, and vanity of success, so fatal to the work of God. Glorious St. Joseph, may my labors be all for Jesus, all through Mary, and all after your holy example in life and in death. Amen.

Friday, February 25, 2011

Vocation Prayer

Mary, O Blessed One of the Most High, your Servants, turn to you on their pilgrimage to your Son and in their task of proclaiming Him to the world.

By the example of your fiat they have learned to receive the word of God and to be attentive to the promptings of the Spirit. From your share in the redemptive missions of your Son they have learned to understand and lessen human suffering.

I pray, that through your intercession, the young people of today may answer the call to sreligious life as a servant of Mary and a life of service that has so inspired them throughout the centuries.

May they choose to live a life rooted in baptismal consecration, expessed in religious profession, and voluntarily undertaken to fulfill the commandment of love.

I present this petition to you in the name of Jesus Christ , your Son. Amen

Saturday, February 19, 2011

Santa Maria Goretti


ST. MARIA GORETTI,
Strengthened by God’s grace,
You did not hesitate,
Even at the age of eleven,
To shed your blood
To sacrifice life itself
To defend your virginal purity.

Deign to look graciously
On the unhappy human race,
Which has strayed far
From the path of eternal salvation.

Teach us all,
And especially the youth,
With the courage and promptness
We should flee anything
That could offend Jesus.

Obtain for me
From God a great horror of sin,
So that, keeping my soul undefiled,
I may live a holy life on earth
And win eternal glory in heaven.

Amen.

Friday, February 18, 2011

The Blessed Mother and Our Savior

Mother of our Savior, pray for us.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Jesus and the Angels

How many blessings,
O Little Child has Your almighty right hand
poured out on those who honour 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