The Nicene Creed The Our Father

Our Father, who art in Heaven, Hallowed be thy name, Thy

I believe in one God,
kingdom come, thy will be done, On Earth as it is in Heaven.
The Father Almighty,
Give us this day our daily bread, And forgive us our trespasses,
Maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.
As we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not
I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ,
into temptation, But deliver us from evil. Amen
the Only Begotten Son of God,
born of the Father before all ages.
God from God, Light from Light, Hail Mary
true God from true God,
begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father;
through him all things were made. Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou
For us men and for our salvation amongst women, And blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
he came down from heaven, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us sinners, Now and at the
and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, hour of our death. Amen
and became man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate,
Glory Be
he suffered death and was buried,
Glory be to the Father, And to the Son, And to the Holy Spirit.
and rose again on the third day
As it was in the beginning, Is now and ever shall be, World
in accordance with the Scriptures.
without end. Amen
He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory Morning Offering
to judge the living and the dead
and his kingdom will have no end. O Jesus, through the immaculate heart of Mary, I offer you all
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, my prayers, works, joys, And sufferings of this day. For all the
who proceeds from the Father and the Son, intentions of your Sacred Heart, In union with the holy
who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, sacrifice of the Mass Throughout the world, In reparation for
who has spoken through the prophets. my sins, And for the intentions of the Holy Father. Amen
I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.
I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins
and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead
and the life of the world to come. Amen.

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 Peace Prayer
Latin Prayers Saint Francis of Assisi

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.
And where there is sadness, joy.
Pater Noster
O Divine Master,
Pater noster, qui es in caelis: grant that I may not
sanctificetur Nomen Tuum; so much seek -
adveniat Regnum Tuum; To be consoled,
fiat voluntas Tua, as to console.
To be understood,
sicut in caelo, et in terra.
as to understand.
Panem nostrum cotidianum da nobis hodie; To be loved, as to love.
et dimitte nobis debita nostra,
sicut et nos dimittimus debitoribus nostris; For it is in giving
et ne nos inducas in tentationem; that we receive.
sed libera nos a Malo. Amen. It is in pardoning
that we are pardoned.
Gloria Patri And it is in dying
that we are born
Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto. Sicut erat in to eternal life.
Amen.
principio, et nunc, et semper, et in saecula saeculorum.
Amen.

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Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel The Angelus
The angel of the Lord declared to Mary.
St. Michael the Archangel, Defend us in battle. Be our And she conceived of the Holy Spirit Hail Mary…
protection against the wickedness And snares of the Behold the handmaid of the Lord.
devil. May God rebuke him, We humbly pray, And do Be it done unto me according to thy word. Hail Mary…
And the Word became flesh.
thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, By the power of
And dwelt among us. Hail Mary…
God, Cast into hell Satan, And all the evil spirits, Who Let us pray:
prowl about the world, Seeking the ruin of souls. Amen Pour forth, we beseech thee, O Lord, They grace into our
hearts; that we, To whom the incarnation of Christ, thy
Grace Before Meals: Bless us, O Lord, And these, thy Son, Was made known by the message of an angel, May
gifts, Which we are about to receive, From thy bounty, by His passion and cross, Be brought to the glory of His
Through Christ, our Lord. Amen resurrection, Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen

Grace After Meals: We give you thanks, Almighty Regina Coeli

God, For all your benefits, Who live and reign, Now and Queen of Heaven, rejoice,
forever. Amen alleluia.
For He whom you did merit to bear,
Memorare alleluia.
Has risen, as He said, alleluia.
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, That never Pray for us to God, alleluia.
Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia.
was it known, That anyone who fled to your protection,
For the Lord has truly risen, alleluia.
Implored your help or sought your intercession Was left Let us pray.
unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly to you, O O God, who gave joy to the world, Through the
Virgin of virgins, my mother; To you do I come, before resurrection of Thy Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, Grant we
you I stand, Sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word beseech Thee, That through the intercession of the
Incarnate, Despise not my petitions, But in your mercy Virgin Mary, His Mother, We may obtain the joys of
hear and answer me. Amen. everlasting live. Through the same Christ our Lord.
Amen.

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 Prayer to the Holy Spirit The 3 o’ clock prayer
Come, Holy Spirit, You expired, O Jesus,
fill the hearts of Your faithful, but the source of life gushed forth for souls
and enkindle in them and an ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world.
the fire of Your love. O Fount of Life,
Send forth Your Spirit unfathomable Divine Mercy,
and they shall be created, envelop the whole world
and You shall renew and empty Yourself out upon us.
the face of the earth. O Blood and Water,
which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus
O God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, didst as a fount of mercy for us,
instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant us the same I trust in You.
Spirit to be truly wise and ever to rejoice in His Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One,
consolation through Christ our Lord. Amen. have mercy on us and on the whole world (3x)
Jesus, King of Mercy, I trust in you.
Prayer of Consecration Amen.
to the Holy Spirit
Act of Contrition:
To You, O Spirit of Truth, I consecrate my mind, my
imagination and memory. Enlighten me! May I know Oh my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended You,
Jesus Christ, our Master, and understand His Gospel and I detest all my sins because I dread the loss of
and the teaching of the Holy Church. Increase in me the heaven and the pains of hell, but most of all because they
gifts of wisdom, knowledge, understanding and right offended you my God, who art all good, and deserving of
judgment. To You, O sanctifying Spirit, I consecrate my all my love. I firmly resolve with the help of your grace to
will. Guide me in Your will; sustain me in the observance confess my sins, to do penance, and to amend my life.
of the commandments, in the fulfillment of my duties. Amen.
Grant me the gifts of courage and reverence. To You, O
life-giving Spirit, I consecrate my heart. Guard and
increase the divine life in me. Grant me the gift of filial
love. Amen.

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 The Franciscan Crown Divine Praises
Seven Joys of Mary Blessed be God
Annunciation Blessed be His Holy Name
Visitation Blessed be Jesus Christ, True God and True man
Birth of Jesus Blessed be the Name of Jesus
Adoration of the Magi Blessed be His Most Sacred Heart
Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple Blessed be His Most Precious Blood
Apparition of the Risen Christ to His Blessed Mother Blessed be Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament
Repose of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Coronation of the Altar
Blessed be the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete
Seven Sorrows of Mary Blessed be the great Mother of God,
The prophecy of Simeon Mary most holy
The flight into Egypt Blessed be her holy and Immaculate Conception
The loss of the Child Jesus Blessed be her glorious Assumption
Mary meets Jesus carrying His cross Blessed be the name of Mary, Virgin and Mother
The Crucifixion Blessed be Saint Joseph, her most chaste spouse
Mary receives the body of Jesus from the cross Blessed be God in His angels and in His saints
The body of Jesus is placed in the tomb

Prayer of Saint Francis to Our Lady O Sacrament Most Holy

an additional prayer after “Glory be” in the Franciscan Crown

O Sacrament Most Holy

Holy Virgin Mary, there is none like you, born in the
O Sacrament Divine
world among women. Daughter and handmaid of the
All praise and all thanksgiving
Most High King, the Heavenly Father! Mother of our
Be every moment Thine.
Most Holy Lord Jesus Christ! Spouse of the Holy Spirit!
Be every moment Thine.
Pray for us with Saint Michael, the Archangel and
all the Virtues in heaven and all the saints to your most
holy beloved Son, our Lord and Master. Amen.

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 Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary
by St. Louis de Montfort Litany of Humility
O ETERNAL and incarnate Wisdom! O sweetest and most adorable O Jesus! meek and humble of heart, Hear me.
Jesus! True God and true man, only Son of the Eternal Father, and of From the desire of being esteemed,
Mary, always virgin! I adore Thee profoundly in the bosom and Deliver me, Jesus.
splendors of Thy Father during eternity; and I adore Thee also in the From the desire of being loved...
virginal bosom of Mary, Thy most worthy Mother, in the time of Thine From the desire of being extolled ...
incarnation. I give Thee thanks for that Thou hast annihilated Thyself, From the desire of being honored ...
taking the form of a slave in order to rescue me from the cruel slavery From the desire of being praised ...
of the devil. I praise and glorify Thee for that Thou hast been pleased to From the desire of being preferred to others...
submit Thyself to Mary, Thy holy Mother, in all things, in order to From the desire of being consulted ...
make me Thy faithful slave through her. But, alas! Ungrateful and From the desire of being approved ...
faithless as I have been, I have not kept the promises which I made so From the fear of being humiliated ...
solemnly to Thee in my Baptism; I have not fulfilled my obligations; I From the fear of being despised...
do not deserve to be called Thy child, nor yet Thy slave; and as there is From the fear of suffering rebukes ...
nothing in me which does not merit Thine anger and Thy repulse, I From the fear of being calumniated ...
dare not come by myself before Thy most holy and august Majesty. It is From the fear of being forgotten ...
on this account that I have recourse to the intercession of Thy most From the fear of being ridiculed ...
holy Mother, whom Thou hast given me for a mediatrix with Thee. It is From the fear of being wronged ...
through her that I hope to obtain of Thee contrition, the pardon of my From the fear of being suspected ...
sins, and the acquisition and preservation of wisdom. Hail, then, O That others may be loved more than I,
immaculate Mary, living tabernacle of the Divinity, where the Eternal Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
Wisdom willed to be hidden and to be adored by angels and by men! That others may be esteemed more than I ...
Hail, O Queen of Heaven and earth, to whose empire everything is That, in the opinion of the world, others may increase and I may
subject which is under God. Hail, O sure refuge of sinners, whose decrease ...
mercy fails no one. Hear the desires which I have of the Divine That others may be chosen and I set aside ...
Wisdom; and for that end receive the vows and offerings which in my That others may be praised and I unnoticed ...
lowliness I present to thee. I, your name a faithless sinner, renew That others may be preferred to me in everything...
and ratify today in thy hands the vows of my Baptism; I renounce That others may become holier than I, provided that I may become as
forever Satan, his pomps and works; and I give myself entirely to holy as I should…
Jesus Christ, the Incarnate Wisdom, to carry my cross after Him all
the days of my life, and to be more faithful to Him than I have ever Charity is patient, is kind; charity does not envy, is not pretentious, is
been before. In the presence of all the heavenly court I choose thee this not puffed up, is not ambitious, is not self-seeking, is not provoked; thinks
day for my Mother and Mistress. I deliver and consecrate to thee, as no evil, does not rejoice over wickedness, but rejoices with the truth, bears
thy slave, my body and soul, my goods, both interior and exterior, with all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. (1
and even the value of all my good actions, past, present and future; Cor. 13:4-7).
leaving to thee the entire and full right of disposing of me, and all that
belongs to me, without exception, according to thy good pleasure, for To have Charity is to love God above all things for Himself and be ready to
the greater glory of God in time and in eternity. AMEN renounce all created things rather than offend Him by serious sin. ( Matt.
22:36-40)

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 Litany of Trust Act of Spiritual Communion
From the belief that I have to earn Your love … Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear that I am unlovable … Deliver me, Jesus.
My Jesus, I believe that you are present In the Most Holy
From the false security that I have what it takes … Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear that trusting You will leave me more destitute … Deliver me,
Sacrament. I love You above all things, And I desire to receive
Jesus. You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You
From all suspicion of Your words and promises … Deliver me, Jesus. sacramentally, Come at least spiritually into my heart. I
From the rebellion against childlike dependency on You … Deliver me, Jesus. embrace You as if You were already there And unite myself
From refusals and reluctances in accepting Your will … Deliver me, Jesus. wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You.
From anxiety about the future … Deliver me, Jesus. Amen.
From resentment or excessive preoccupation with the past … Deliver me, Jesus.
From restless self-seeking in the present moment … Deliver me, Jesus.
From disbelief in Your love and presence … Deliver me, Jesus.
Hail Holy Queen
From the fear of being asked to give more than I have … Deliver me, Jesus.
From the belief that my life has no meaning or worth … Deliver me, Jesus. Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy,
From the fear of what love demands … Deliver me, Jesus. our life, our sweetness and our hope.
From discouragement … Deliver me, Jesus. To you do we cry,
That You are continually holding me, sustaining me, loving me … Jesus, I trust poor banished children of Eve.
in you. To you do we send up our sighs,
That Your love goes deeper than my sins and failings, and transforms me …
mourning and weeping in this valley of tears
Jesus, I trust in you.
That not knowing what tomorrow brings is an invitation to lean on You …
Turn then, most gracious advocate,
Jesus, I trust in you. your eyes of mercy toward us,
That You are with me in my suffering … Jesus, I trust in you. and after this exile
That my suffering, united to Your own, will bear fruit in this life and the next … show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb,
Jesus, I trust in you. Jesus.
That You will not leave me orphan, that You are present in Your Church…Jesus, O clement, O loving,
I trust in you. O sweet Virgin Mary.
That Your plan is better than anything else … Jesus, I trust in you.
That You always hear me, and in Your goodness always respond to me …Jesus,
I trust in you.
Lord Jesus, Christ Our Mediator
That You give me the grace to accept forgiveness and to forgive others …Jesus, I O Lord Jesus Christ, our mediator with the Father, who has
trust in you. been pleased to appoint the Blessed Virgin, your Mother, to be
That You give me all the strength I need for what is asked …Jesus, I trust in you. our Mother also, and our mediatrix with you, mercifully grant
That my life is a gift … Jesus, I trust in you. that whoever comes to you seeking your favors, may rejoiced to
That You will teach me to trust You … Jesus, I trust in you. receive all of them through her. Amen
That You are my Lord and my God … Jesus, I trust in you.
That I am Your beloved one … Jesus, I trust in you.
Amen.

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 Padre Pio: A Prayer of Love (Hymn) Ave Maria

Stay with me Lord, I need You here, Ave Maria gratia plena,
so I can praise You and not forget Your name. Dominus tecum, benedicta tu
Stay with me Lord, You know how easily it is Benedicta tu in mulieribus,
that I abandon You. Et benedictus fructus
I need Your strength because I fall. ventris tui, Jesu.
Show me Your will stay with me Lord.
Sancta Maria, Mater Dei,
Stay with me Lord, You are my life Ora pro nobis peccatoribus,
and without You my life is without passion. Nunc et in hora mortis nostrae.
Stay with me Lord, You are my light
and without You I am in darkness, I look for You. Ave Maria …
In all life’s dangers I need You stay with me Lord. Amen.

Let me know You in the breaking of the bread,

so that communion is the light Salve Regina
which drives away the darkness of my soul.
Salve regina, mater misericordiae:
 Vita, dulcedo, et spes nostra, salve.
Stay with me Lord, for my desire is to love You Ad te clamamus, exsules filii Hevae
and always be with You. Ad te suspiramus, gementes et flentes
Stay with me Lord, as poor as my soul is I wish it in hac lacrimarum valle.
to be a place of consolation, Eia ergo, Advocata nostra,
for You a nest of love stay with me Lord. Illos tuos misericordes oculos
Ad nos converte.
Stay with me Lord, and at the hour Et Jesum, benedictum fructum ventris tui,
of my death I hope that we could be as one. nobis post hoc exsilium ostende,
Stay with me Lord, for it is You alone O clemens, O pia, O dulcis, Virgo Maria.
I look for Your love and grace, Your will and heart.
I ask of nothing but Your love stay with me Lord.

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Prayer for Daily Neglects Efficacious Novena to the

Eternal Father, I offer You the Sacred Heart of Jesus,
Sacred Heart of Jesus
with all its Love, all its Sufferings and all its Merits.
 To expiate all the sins, I have committed this day O my Jesus, You have said: “Truly I say to you, ask
 and during all my life. Glory to the Father and to and it will be given to you, seek and you will find, knock
the Son… and it will be opened to you.” Behold I knock, I seek and
 To purify the good, I have done badly this day ask for the grace of…
and during all my life. Glory to the Father and to Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory be…
the Son… Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in You.
 To supply for the good, I ought to have done,
and that I have neglected this day and during all O my Jesus, You have said: “Truly I say to you, if you
my life. Glory to the Father and to the Son… ask anything of the Father in My name, He will give it to
A poor Clare nun, who had just died, appeared to her abbess, who you.” Behold, in Your name, I ask the Father the grace of…
was praying for her, and said to her, “I went straight to heaven, for,
by means of this prayer, recited every evening I paid my debts, (This Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory be…
prayer is not meant to replace confession) Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in You.
Prayer for Priests
Keep them, I pray Thee, dearest Lord, keep them, for O my Jesus, You have said:” Truly I say to you,
they are Thine - Thy priests whose lives burn out heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not
before Thy consecrated shrine. pass away.” Encouraged by Your infallible words, I now
Keep them, for they are in the world, though from the ask for the grace of…
world apart; when earthly pleasures tempt, allure -
shelter them in Thy heart. Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory be…
Keep them, and comfort them in hours of loneliness Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in You.
and pain, when all their lives of sacrifice for souls
seems but in van. O Sacred Heart of Jesus, for whom it is impossible
Keep them, and O remember, Lord, they have no one not to have compassion on the afflicted, have pity on us
but Thee, yet they have only human hearts, with miserable sinners and grant us the grace which we ask
human frailty. of, through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of
Keep them as spotless as the Host, that daily they Mary, Your tender Mother and ours.
caress; their every thoughts and word and deed,
Deign, dearest Lord, to bless. Say the Hail, Holy Queen and add:
OurFather…Hail Mary... Glory Be... St. Joseph, foster father of Jesus, pray for us.
The Priesthood is a masterpiece of Christ’s DIVINE St. Pio of Pietrelcina, pray for us.
LOVE, WISDOM, and POWER.
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Offering of Masses Prayer After Mass and Communion

My God, I offer this action of mine, and every action of my Prayer Before a Crucifix
whole life, in union with the Precious Blood in all the Look down upon me, O good and gentle Jesus, while
Masses this hour being offered all over the world, or that before your face I humble kneel and with fervent
will be offered for all time to your own everlasting praise desire, I pray and beseech you to fix deep in my heart
and glory, to your infinite rejoicing and delight. To the lively sentiments of faith hope and charity, true
glory of the Sacred Heart and in thanksgiving for all the sorrow for my sins and a firm purpose of amendment,
graces bestowed on the Sacred Humanity of Our Lord while with deep affection and grief of soul I reflect
Jesus To the honour of Our Blessed Lady, and in upon and ponder over your Five most precious
thanksgiving for all the graces bestowed on her, especially Wounds, having before my eyes the words which
in her immaculate conception, Divine Maternity, and David, your prophet said of you, my Jesus “They have
Glorious Assumption. In honour of Saint Joseph, my pierced My Hands and My Feet, they have numbered
angel guardian, my patrol saint, St. Michael, and the nine all My bones”
choirs of angels, for all the interests of Jesus in the
Blessed Sacrament. For the conversation of sinners, the Anima Christi
prevention of sin, and help for those in their last agony or Soul of Christ, sanctify me.
Body of Christ, save me.
who are to die this day. For special graces for all whom I
Blood of Christ, inebriate me.
love, for friends and relatives, for all who have asked my Water from the side of Christ, wash me.
prayers or whom I have promised to pray for, or who have Passion of Christ, strengthen me.
any claim on my prayers. For all whom I have injured or O Good Jesus, hear me.
disedified. For the sous in Purgatory, especially for my Within your wounds hide me.
own relatives and friends, all whom I have promised to Permit me not to be separated from you.
pray for, all of whom I have been asked to pray for, or who From the wicked foe, defend me.
At the hour of my death, call me
want me prayers. For my enemies for all who have unkind and bid me come to you
hearts toward me, for all my intentions and wants, That with your saints I may praise you
spiritual and temporal. In atonement for my sins, for the For ever and ever. Amen.
sins of the whole world, and for all the needs of your holy
church.

The Canticle of Mary (Magnificat) The Ten Commandments of God

1. I, the Lord, am your God. You shall not have other gods
My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, besides me.
2. You shall not take the name of the Lord, your God, in vain.
my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant. 3. Remember to keep holy the Lord’s Day.
4. Honor your father and your mother.
From this day all generations will call me
5. You shall not kill.
blessed: 6. You shall not commit adultery.
the Almighty has done great things for me, 7. You shall not steal.
and holy is his Name. 8. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
He has mercy on those who fear him 9. You shall not covet your neighbor's wife.
10. You shall not covet your neighbor's goods.
in every generation.
He has shown the strength of his arm, The Seven Capital Sins:
he has scattered the proud in their conceit. Pride – the unrestrained appreciation of our own worth.
He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, Lust – the desire for impure pleasures.
and has lifted up the lowly. Gluttony – the unrestrained use of food and drink.
He has filled the hungry with good things, Sloth – Laziness in keeping the Faith and the practice of
virtue when required.
and the rich he has sent away empty. Covetousness (Greed) eagerly desire what to belongs to
He has come to the help of his servant Israel another
for he has remembered his promise of mercy, Anger – unrestrained rage.
the promise he made to our fathers, Envy- sorrow over another’s good fortune.
to Abraham and his children forever.
The Conversion Prayer:
Jesus said: “Call upon My mercy on behalf of
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the sinners: I desire their salvation. When you say
Holy Spirit, this prayer, with a contrite heart and with faith
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be on behalf of some sinner, I give him the grace of
forever. Amen. conversion”
Antiphon: Who is she that comes forth as the morning This is the prayer–
rising, fair as the moon, bright as the sun, terrible as an
army set in battle array? “O Blood and Water which gushed forth from
O Mary conceived without sin – Pray for us who have the Heart of Jesus as a Fount of Mercy for us. I
recourse to you. trust in you, Jesus

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 Tenth Station
A Short Way of the Cross (As used by the Franciscan Friars Jesus Stripped of His Garments
on their missions) My soul has been robbed of its robe of innocence; clothe me, dear
Jesus, with the garb of penance and contrition.
First Station Eleventh Station
Jesus Condemned to Death Jesus Nailed to the Cross
O Jesus! so meek and uncomplaining, teach me resignation in trials. Thou didst forgive Thy enemies; my God, teach me to forgive injuries
Second Station and FORGET them.
Jesus Carries His Cross Twelfth Station
My Jesus, this Cross should be mine, not Thine; my sins crucified Thee. Jesus Dies on the Cross
Third Station Thou art dying, my Jesus, but Thy Sacred Heart still throbs with love
Our Lord Falls the First Time for Thy sinful children.
O Jesus! by this first fall, never let me fall into mortal sin. Thirteenth Station
Fourth Station Jesus Taken Down from the Cross
Jesus Meets His Mother Receive me into thy arms, O Sorrowful Mother; and obtain for me
O Jesus! may no human tie, however dear, keep me from following the perfect contrition for my sins.
road of the Cross. Fourteenth Station
Fifth Station Jesus Laid in the Sepulchre
Simon the Cyrenean Helps Jesus Carry His Cross When I receive Thee into my heart in Holy Communion, O Jesus, make
Simon unwillingly assisted Thee; may I with patience suffer all for it a fit abiding place for Thy adorable Body. Amen.
Thee.
Sixth Station
Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus
O Jesus! Thou didst imprint Thy sacred features upon Veronica’s veil;
stamp them also indelibly upon my heart.
Seventh Station
The Second Fall of Jesus
By Thy second fall, preserve me, dear Lord, from relapse into sin.
Eighth Station
Jesus Consoles the Women of Jerusalem
My greatest consolation would be to hear Thee say: “Many sins are
forgiven thee, because thou hast loved much.”
Ninth Station
Third Fall of Jesus
O Jesus! when weary upon life’s long journey, be Thou my strength
and my perseverance.

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Our Lady of Lourdes Seminary Novena Prayers and Capuchin Prayers

A Morning Prayer Written by St. Therese: TO THE READER:

Dear Friend in Christ Jesus, may the Lord grant you
O my God! I offer Thee all my actions of this day for the peace, as I ponder and reflect on my own personal
intentions and for the glory of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. I relationship with Christ through Prayer, I see it as a
desire to sanctify every beat of my heart, my every thought, my journey with many Hills and Valleys, Joys and Sorrows
simplest works, by uniting them to Its infinite merits; and I but a journey I do not take alone. During my stay in
wish to make reparation for my sins by casting them into the India as well as the Philippines I have realized that
furnace of Its Merciful Love. there are many brothers and sisters who have
answered the call to serve him. Poco a Poco is a book
O my God! I ask of Thee for myself and for those whom I hold of my favorite prayers on my journey to the Lord. I feel
dear, the grace to fulfill perfectly Thy Holy Will, to accept for called and have been inspired to share it with others so
love of Thee the joys and sorrows of this passing life, so that we that we may be united wherever we are through our
may one day be united together in heaven for all Eternity. relationship with God (especially through the Holy
Amen. Eucharist). This is an attempt to remind myself and
others that, as each day goes by Little by Little, we will
Prayer for St. Joseph’s Protection (Over 1900 years old) make it to heaven our ultimate home we just need to
constantly say YES. So Dear Friend be reminded
Oh, St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so prompt, so strong, before "Somos peregrinos Poco a Poco, vamos al
the throne of God, I place in you all my interests and desires. Oh, St.
llegar," "We are pilgrims walking to the Lord,
Joseph, do assist me by your powerful intercession, and obtain for me from
your Divine Son all spiritual blessings, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. So
Little by Little, we will arrive."
that, having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my Dedication:
thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of fathers. This book is dedicated to my Franciscan Brothers and
Sisters all over the world. May we be united in living
Oh, St. Joseph, I never weary contemplating you and Jesus asleep in your
out the Gospel way of life as Saint Francis did through a
arms; I dare not approach while he reposes near your heart. Press him in
my name and kiss his fine head for me and ask him to return the kiss when I
life of prayer and charity. Persevere always in your
draw my dying breath. vocation and allow God to use you as an instrument of
His peace.
St. Joseph, patron of departing souls – pray for us.
May this small prayer book serve as a
spiritual tool for souls who wish to increase
their daily prayer life.
Poco a Poco Prayer Book

Holy Spirit Prayer:

PRAYER FOR OUR OWN
In the following prayer from St. Alphonsus de' Liguori, we ask the Holy
Spirit to grant us His seven gifts. The seven gifts are first enumerated in the VOCATION
Old Testament book of Isaiah (11: 1-3), and they appear in many Christian
devotional works, including this prayer: Holy Spirit, divine Consoler, I
Father of love and mercy, You who directed us to
adore You as my true God, with God the Father and God the Son. I adore
 follow St. Francis in the life of poverty of Your Son,
You and unite myself to the adoration You receive from the angels and Our Lord Jesus Christ, renew within us the
saints. I give You my heart and I offer my ardent thanksgiving for all the
grace which You never cease to bestow on me. dedication and desire to walk this way of Seraphic
Love. May St Francis, our Founder and inspiration,
O Giver of all supernatural gifts, who filled the soul of the Blessed Virgin
Mary, Mother of God, with such immense favors, I beg You to visit me with remind us of the beauty and power of the
Your grace and Your love and to grant me the gift of holy fear, so that it may
act on me as a check to prevent me from falling back into my past sins, for
Franciscan life so that with thanksgiving and praise
which I beg pardon. we may always be willing to encourage others to
Grant me the gift of piety, so that I may serve You for the future with follow Christ as we do.
increased fervor, follow with more promptness Your holy inspirations, and
observe your divine precepts with greater fidelity. Prayer for VOCATIONS
Grant me the gift of knowledge, so that I may know the things of God and,
O Christ Jesus, You called our Blessed Father
enlightened by Your holy teaching, may walk, without deviation, in the path Francis to evangelical perfection under the banner of
of eternal salvation.
poverty and had during his lifetime wonderfully
Grant me the gift of fortitude, so that I may overcome courageously all the multiplied his disciples, the Friars Minor, speak to hearts
assaults of the devil, and all the dangers of this world which threaten the of young men and women of our time and give them a
salvation of my soul.
love for our way of life and the courage to answer Your
Grant me the gift of counsel, so that I may choose what is more conducive to call, in order that through our community they may soon
my spiritual advancement and may discover the wiles and snares of the
tempter. labor with us in sanctity, prayer and the apostolate to
gather a plentiful harvest for Your glory.
Grant me the gift of understanding, so that I may apprehend the divine
mysteries and by contemplation of heavenly things detach my thoughts and
affections from the vain things of this miserable world. We earnestly beseech you through the intercession of
Mother Mary, and Our Seraphic Father, St. Francis.
Grant me the gift of wisdom, so that I may rightly direct all my actions,
referring them to God as my last end; so that, having loved Him and served
AMEN.
Him in this life, I may have the happiness of possessing Him eternally in the
next. Amen.

Poco a Poco Prayer Book “Vocation is a call from God and a great gift”
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"Somos peregrinos Poco a Poco, vamos al

llegar," Our Lady Queen of Peace
"We are pilgrims walking to the Lord, Little “With the Rosary you will overcome all troubles which
by Little, we will arrive." Satan is trying to inflict on the Catholic Church”