Do not look forward to the changes and chances of this life with fear. Rather, look to them with full confidence that, as they arise, God to whom you belong will in his love enable you to profit by them. He has guided you thus far in life. Do you but hold fast to His… Continue reading Complete Trust in God
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and en kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And you shall renew the face of the earth. Let us pray. O God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful,… Continue reading Come Holy Spirit
Bless, O Lord, the repose I am about to take, that with renewed strength I may be able to serve you faithfully. Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, I give you my heart and my soul. Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, assist me in my last agony. Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, may I breathe forth my soul in… Continue reading Closing Prayer Before Sleep
O Mother of God, we take refuge in your loving care Let not our plea to you pass unheeded in the trials that beset us, but deliver us from danger, for you alone are truly pure, you alone are truly blessed
Be within me, every part in my mind, my voice, my heart in my mouth, on my lips, even in my fingertips. Christ be in my eyes and ears to bless my joys, to calm my fears. Be with me through this busy day in all I think, and do, and say. It matters not… Continue reading Christ be within me
Canticle of Mary The Magnificat My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my savior, for He has looked with favor on His lowly servant. From this day all generations will call me blessed: The Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is His Name. He has mercy… Continue reading Canticle of Mary The Magnificat
By Your compassion, O Lord, we beseech you, loosen the bonds of our sins, and by the intercession of the ever blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, together with blessed Joseph, and your holy Apostles Peter and Paul, and all the Saints, preserve us, your servants and our abodes in all holiness. Cleanse from the… Continue reading By Your Compassion
Question the beauty of the earth, the beauty of the sea, the beauty of the wide air around you, the beauty of the sky; question the order of the stars, the sun whose brightness lights the days, the moon whose splendor softens the gloom of night; question the living creatures that move in the waters,… Continue reading The Beauty of Creation Bears Witness to God
Hail, O Queen of Heaven Enthroned! Hail, by angels mistress owned! Root of Jesse, Gate of morn, Whence the world’s true light was born, Glorious Virgin, joy to you! Loveliest whom in Heaven we see. Fairest thou where all are fair, Plead with Christ our sins to spare. Grant that I may praise you, O sacred Virgin. Give me… Continue reading Hail O Queen of Heaven
O my God, relying on your infinite goodness and promises, I hope to obtain pardon for my sins, the help of your grace and life everlasting, through the merits of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Redeemer
