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ACT OF CONTRITION
O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended you. I detest all my sins because of your just punishments, but most of all because they offend you, my God, who are all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of your grace, to sin no more and to avoid the occasions of sin. Amen.
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ACT OF FAITH
O my God, who are infallible Truth and can neither deceive nor be deceived, I firmly believe all that you have revealed and propose to my belief though your holy Church, because you have revealed it. I believe that you are one in nature and three in Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. I believe that you are the Creator of all things and that you reward the just for all eternity in heaven and punish the wicked for all eternity in hell. I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God made man, that he suffered and died for my sins and rose from the dead in glory, and that it is only in him through the Holy Spirit that eternal life is given to us . I believe in all that your holy Church believes. I thank you for having called me to the true faith, and I propose that with the help of your grace I will live and die in this holy faith. Amen.
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ACT OF HOPE
O my God, trusting in your promises and because you are faithful, powerful and merciful, I hope, through the merits of Jesus Christ, for the pardon of my sins, final perseverance and the blessed glory of heaven. Amen.
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ACT OF LOVE
O my God, because you are infinite goodness and worthy of infinite love, I love you with my whole heart above all things, and for love of you I love my neighbor as myself. Amen.
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ANGELUS
The angel of the Lord declared unto Mary
R. And she conceived by the Holy Ghost
Hair, Mary, etc (see prayer below)
V. Behold the handmaid of the Lord
R. Be it done unto me according to the word.
Hail, Mary, etc.
V. And the word was made flesh
R. And dwell among us,
Hail Mary, etc.
V. Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ
Let us Pray...
Pour forth, we beseech thee, O Lord, They 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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APOSTLES' CREED
I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day He rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again 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.
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COME,
HOLY SPIRIT
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them
the fire of your love,. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be
created and you will renew the face of the earth.
Lord, by the light of the Holy Spirit you have taught the hearts of your
faithful. In the same Spirit help us to relish what is right and
always rejoice in your consolation. We ask this through Christ our
Lord. Amen
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CONFITEOR
I confess to almighty God, and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have sinned through my own fault, in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and what I have failed to do; and I ask blessed Mary, ever virgin, all the angels and saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God.
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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, he most chaste spouse.
Blessed be God in his angels and in his saints.
Amen.
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DOXOLOGY
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
Glory 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.
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FATIMA PRAYER
Oh My Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of Hell, lead all
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GLORIA
Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his 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 sins 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
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GLORY BE
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 for ever. Amen. |
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GRACE AFTER MEALS (thanksgiving after Meals)
We give thanks for all your benefits, almighty God, who lives and reigns forever. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. |
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GRACE BEFORE MEALS (Prayer Before
Meals)
Bless us, O Lord, and these your gifts, which we are about to receive
from the bounty of Christ our Lord. Amen.
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GUARDIAN ANGEL PRAYER
Angel sent by God to guide me, be my light and walk beside me; be my
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HAIL HOLY QUEEN
Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy! Hail, our life, our sweetness, and our hope! To you do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To you do we send up our sighs, mourning, and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy toward us; and after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus. O clement , O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary! Amen.
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HAIL
MARY
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.
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MEMORARE
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone
who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession,
was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother.
To thee do I come; before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful.
O mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy
hear and answer me. Amen |
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MORNING OFFERING
O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of
Mary, I offer you all of my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this
day in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the mass throughout the world.
I offer them for all the intentions of your Sacred Heart; the salvation
of souls, reparation for sin, the reunion of all Christians. I offer
them for the intentions of our bishops, and of all Apostles of Prayer,
and in particular for those recommended by our Holy Father this
month. Amen |
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NICENE
CREED
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth of all that is seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, one in Being with the Father. Through Him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation He came down from heaven; by the power of the Holy Spirit He was born of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake He was crucified under Pontius Pilate; He suffered died, and was buried. On the third day He rose in fulfillment of the Scriptures; He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son He is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
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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. (For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are Yours, now and for ever.) Amen.
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PRAYER FOR THE DEAD
Eternal rest grant to him (her), O Lord, and let perpetual light shine
upon him (her); May his (her) soul and the soul of all the faithful departed
through the mercy of God rest in peace. |
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PRAYER FOR GENEROSITY
O 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 holy will. Amen. |
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PRAYER TO ST. FRANCIS
(Also known as the Prayer
for Peace)
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there
is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled, as to
console; to be understood, as to understand; to be loved, as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are
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PRAYER TO ST. MICHAEL
THE ARCHANGEL
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.
(This powerful prayer of exorcism was composed by Pope Leo XIII; in a
vision, he had been shown the fearful battle to be waged between Satan
and St. Michael, over the Church of the future. Now, as never
before, the Church needs the intercession of St. Michael? Please
say this prayer every day.)
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PRO-LIFE PRAYER |
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God of al Goodness, you have entrusted us with the gift of life. Help us to appreciate that gift from the first moments of conception to the last breaths of old age. Send your strength to all those who defend the unborn, the weak, and the dying against attempts to cut short their lives. May your Holy Spirit touch the hearts of those who are tempted to choose the way of death rather than life. Grant that you people may always be a sign of your love in the world. Amen |
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ST. RAPHAEL THE ARCHANGEL
O God, send the Archangel Raphael to our assistance. May he who
stands forever praising you at your throne present our humble
petitions to be blessed by you. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
~ More
about St. Raphael the Archangel, our Patron Saint ~ |
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SIGH OF THE CROSS
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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TAKE, LORD, AND RECEIVE
Take, Lord, and receive al my liberty, my memory, my understanding, and
my entire will. Whatever I have and possess you have given all to
me. To you, Lord, I now return it. All is yours.
Dispose of it according to your will. Give me only your love and
your grace; I will be rich enough; that is enough for me. (~St.
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VOCATION PRAYERr
Lord, Let me know clearly the work
which you are calling me to do in life. And grant me every grace I
need to answer your call with courage and love and lasting dedication to
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CONTEMPORARY PRAYERS
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A Prayerful Remembrance, September 11, 2001
Father in Heaven,
We look to you for peace in a world filled with anger.
We look to you for hope in a world filled with despair.
We look to you for love in a world filled with hatred.
May those who lost their lives, find peace in your Kingdom.
May families and friends left behind, find solace in your Love.
May a world shattered by these tragedies, find healing in your strength.
O Merciful Lord,
Guide our future with your wisdom.
Bestow tranquility on our world.
Bring compassion to our hearts. Amen.
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Millennium
Prayer
Glory to you, everlasting God, All times and all ages are yours!
Father eternal, creator of days,
Giver of Sabbath, rest, Lord of our feasts and seasons!
You invite us to keep holy this year of the jubilee, To break the bonds that fetter,
To forgive the debts that crush,
To share the harvest and then let earth grow lush: Glory to you!
Son eternal, good news made flesh, Messenger of glad tidings, Savior of the world,
Firstborn from the dead!
You announce to us this year of favor, the release of captives and the conversion of the oppressor,
the emptying of prisons and gladness for the poor, comfort for those who mourn and peace for those at war:
Glory to you!
Spirit eternal, Holy Spirit, Wind and fire, Father of the poor and giver of life!
You stir up in your church around the world,
And in this church of ours,
passion for truth, compassion for others,
Sorrow for sin, joy in forgiveness;
Glory to you!
God, you who are Father, Son and Spirit, Renew us in faith, strengthen us in hope,
Make bolder our love!
With the choruses of angels
And the communion of saints, May our lives sing out this year with you:
Come and make us new!
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PRAYER FOR TRAVELERS &
VACATIONERS
God of Tobiah and his faithful dog, God of all
travelers:
Send us an angel to keep us safe
wherever we go.
Grant us summertime refreshment, as you once
sent ravens to refresh your holy prophet
Elijah.
Like Ruth and Naomi, keep us devoted to one
another.
Like Abraham and Sarah, may we be gracious to
guests and hospitable to strangers.
Bless us on our journeys, bless the people we
meet, and bless our returning home
through Christ our Lord, Amen |
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Prayer
for Life
Father and maker of all, you adorn all creation with splendor and
beauty, and fashion human lives in your image and likeness. Awaken
in every heart reverence for the work of your hands, and renew among
your people a readiness to nurture and sustain your precious gift of
life.
Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns
with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.
Amen (copywrite 2001 United States Conference of Catholic
Bishops, Inc.)
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Prayer
for Protection from Hurricanes
God, our Father, Creator of the Universe, You have set the earth on its foundation and all the elements of nature obey Your command. We humbly beseech You to keep us safe from all dangers and calm the storms which may threaten us. May we be secure in Your loving protection and serve You always with grateful hearts. We ask this through Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
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