There is no better way to begin your day than to begin it with prayer. Say your morning prayers in the morning silence, maybe while drinking coffee, and before you start your day.
One may choose to join in the prayers daily or weekly, depending on the amount of graces one wishes to receive. Certain prayers may be taken to add to an existing prayer schedule, or more prayers may be added to the daily prayers.
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MORNING PRAYERS
We do all things...
in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Come Holy Spirit
Come Holy Spirit.
Response: Fill the hearts of your faithful and make the fire of your love burn within them.
Send forth your spirit and there shall be another creation.
Response: And you shall renew the face of the earth.
Let us pray: O God, you have instructed the hearts of the faithful by the light of the Holy Spirit. Grant that through the same Holy Spirit we may always be truly wise and rejoice in His consolation. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Come Holy Spirit
Come Holy Spirit.
Response: Fill the hearts of your faithful and make the fire of your love burn within them.
Send forth your spirit and there shall be another creation.
Response: And you shall renew the face of the earth.
Let us pray: O God, you have instructed the hearts of the faithful by the light of the Holy Spirit. Grant that through the same Holy Spirit we may always be truly wise and rejoice in His consolation. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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O, Holy Spirit, beloved of my soul, I adore You. Enlighten me, guide me, strengthen me, and console me. Tell me what I should do. Give me Your orders. I promise to submit myself to all that You desire of me and to accept all that You permit to happen to me. Let me only know Your Will.
Paraclete:
The Holy Spirit. Considered as a comforter, intercessor, and an advocate.
Paraclete:
The Holy Spirit. Considered as a comforter, intercessor, and an advocate.
Prayer at Dawn
Sweet Virgin Mother, incomprehensible Morning Star, as the grey gauze of predawn is lifted, send down upon me sufficient graces to live this day in a manner pleasing to God.
All that I have and am and wish to be, I offer to You. Take it in Your Immaculate Hands, I entreat You, and by the power invested in You, transform my humble gift into an offering worthy of Your Divine Son.
Dear Mary, before this new day is born, instill within me the courage to carry my cross in a way that will merit Your smile of approval when the day is ended. Should protest arise, quiet my lips with the sound of Your sweet name.
Should annoyances or injustices tempt me to give vent to my feelings, place before me the vision of Christ crucified, silently accepting the cruel taunts of the blood-thirsty mob. And should the cold fingers of loneliness and despair clutch me, flood my soul with the reassuring warmth of Your love!
Before I close my eyes again in rest, let me thank You for honoring me, Your unworthy slave, with Your presence and benediction. And now, adding my praises to those of the angels, I promise to pay You homage forever and ever.
Amen.
-Mary Ellen Kelley
Sweet Virgin Mother, incomprehensible Morning Star, as the grey gauze of predawn is lifted, send down upon me sufficient graces to live this day in a manner pleasing to God.
All that I have and am and wish to be, I offer to You. Take it in Your Immaculate Hands, I entreat You, and by the power invested in You, transform my humble gift into an offering worthy of Your Divine Son.
Dear Mary, before this new day is born, instill within me the courage to carry my cross in a way that will merit Your smile of approval when the day is ended. Should protest arise, quiet my lips with the sound of Your sweet name.
Should annoyances or injustices tempt me to give vent to my feelings, place before me the vision of Christ crucified, silently accepting the cruel taunts of the blood-thirsty mob. And should the cold fingers of loneliness and despair clutch me, flood my soul with the reassuring warmth of Your love!
Before I close my eyes again in rest, let me thank You for honoring me, Your unworthy slave, with Your presence and benediction. And now, adding my praises to those of the angels, I promise to pay You homage forever and ever.
Amen.
-Mary Ellen Kelley
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Morning Offering
Most holy and adorable Trinity, one God in three Persons, I praise You and give You thanks for all the favors You have bestowed on me. Your goodness has preserved me until now. I offer You my whole being and in particular all my thoughts, words, and deeds, together with all the trials I may undergo this day. Give them Your blessing. May Your divine love animate them and may they serve Your greater glory.
I make this morning offering in union with the divine intentions of Jesus Christ who offers Himself daily in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, and in union with Mary, His Virgin Mother and our Mother, who was always the faithful handmaid of the Lord. Amen.
Most holy and adorable Trinity, one God in three Persons, I praise You and give You thanks for all the favors You have bestowed on me. Your goodness has preserved me until now. I offer You my whole being and in particular all my thoughts, words, and deeds, together with all the trials I may undergo this day. Give them Your blessing. May Your divine love animate them and may they serve Your greater glory.
I make this morning offering in union with the divine intentions of Jesus Christ who offers Himself daily in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, and in union with Mary, His Virgin Mother and our Mother, who was always the faithful handmaid of the Lord. Amen.
Devotion to the Drops of Blood Lost by our Lord Jesus Christ on His Way to Calvary
Our Lord revealed to St. Elizabeth, Queen of Hungary, St. Matilda, and St. Bridget:
“To all the faithful who shall recite for 3 years, each day, 2 Our Fathers, 2 Hail Marys and 2 Glory Bes, in honor of the drops of blood I lost, I will concede the following 5 graces:
1. The plenary indulgence and remittance of your sins.
2. You will be free from the pains of Purgatory.
3. If you should die before completing the said 3 years, for you it will be the same as if you had completed them.
4. It will be upon your death the same as if you had shed all your blood for the Holy Faith.
5. I will descend from Heaven to take your soul and that of your relatives, until the fourth generation.”
*Blessed by Pope Leo XIII in 1890.
Date Started _____/______/______ (make sure to write down)
Our Lord revealed to St. Elizabeth, Queen of Hungary, St. Matilda, and St. Bridget:
“To all the faithful who shall recite for 3 years, each day, 2 Our Fathers, 2 Hail Marys and 2 Glory Bes, in honor of the drops of blood I lost, I will concede the following 5 graces:
1. The plenary indulgence and remittance of your sins.
2. You will be free from the pains of Purgatory.
3. If you should die before completing the said 3 years, for you it will be the same as if you had completed them.
4. It will be upon your death the same as if you had shed all your blood for the Holy Faith.
5. I will descend from Heaven to take your soul and that of your relatives, until the fourth generation.”
*Blessed by Pope Leo XIII in 1890.
Date Started _____/______/______ (make sure to write down)
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[x2] Our Father,
Who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your Name. Your Kingdom come.
Your 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. Amen.
[x2] Hail Mary,
Full of Grace, The Lord is with You.
Blessed art You among women, and blessed is the fruit of Your womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of death.
Amen.
[x2] 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.
Who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your Name. Your Kingdom come.
Your 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. Amen.
[x2] Hail Mary,
Full of Grace, The Lord is with You.
Blessed art You among women, and blessed is the fruit of Your womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of death.
Amen.
[x2] 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.
Crusade Prayer [1]
My Gift to Jesus to Save Souls
“My dearest Jesus, You Who loves us so much, allow me, in my humble way to help save Your precious souls.
Have Mercy on all sinners, no matter how grievously they offend You.
Allow me, through prayer and suffering, to help those souls who may not survive The Warning to seek a place beside You in Your Kingdom. Hear my prayer, O sweet Jesus, to help You win over those souls You yearn for.
O Sacred Heart of Jesus, I pledge my allegiance to Your Most Holy Will, at all times. Amen.”
Crusade Prayer [30]
Prayer to avert war, famine and religious persecution
“O my Eternal Father,
God the Creator of the Universe, in the Name of Your precious Son, I beg You to make us love You more. Help us to be brave, fearless and strong in the face of adversity. Accept our sacrifices, sufferings and trials, as a gift before Your Throne, to save Your children on earth. Soften the hearts of unclean souls. Open their eyes to the Truth of Your Love, so that they can join with all of Your children in the Paradise on earth You have lovingly created for us, according to Your Divine Will.
Amen.”
Crusade Prayer [33]
To acknowledge God’s Seal and accept it with love, joy and gratitude
“O my God, my loving Father, I accept with love and gratitude Your Divine Seal of Protection. Your Divinity encompasses my body and soul for eternity. I bow in humble thanksgiving and offer my deep love and loyalty to You, my beloved Father. I beg You to protect me and my loved ones with this special Seal and I pledge my life to Your service forever and ever. I love You, dear Father. I console You in these times, dear Father. I offer You the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son in atonement for the sins of the world and for the salvation of all Your children. Amen.”
Crusade Prayer [103]
To share the Cup of Suffering with Christ
Jesus to mankind: Here is the Crusade Prayer for you if you wish to share My Cup of Suffering. Recite this, three times, when you can, but preferably during any time of fasting.
“I lay before You, dear Jesus, and at Your Feet to do what you will with me for the good of all. Let me share Your Cup of Suffering. Take this gift from me, so that You can save those poor souls who are lost and without hope. Take me, in body, so I can share Your Pain. Hold my heart in Your Sacred Hands and bring my soul in union with You. Through my gift of suffering, I allow Your Divine Presence to embrace my soul, so that you can redeem all sinners and unite all God’s children forever and ever. Amen.” [x3]
Litany Prayer [1] Protection against the False Prophet
Dearest Jesus save us from the deceit of the False Prophet.
Jesus have Mercy on us.
Jesus save us from the persecution.
Jesus preserve us from the antichrist.
Lord have Mercy.
Christ have Mercy.
Dearest Jesus, cover us with Your Precious Blood.
Dearest Jesus, open our eyes to the lies of the False Prophet.
Dearest Jesus unite Your Church.
Jesus protect our Sacraments.
Jesus don’t let the False Prophet divide Your Church.
Dearest Jesus help us to reject lies presented to us as the truth.
Jesus give us strength.
Jesus give us hope.
Jesus flood our souls with the Holy Spirit.
Jesus protect us from the Beast.
Jesus give us the gift of discernment so we can follow
the path of Your True Church at all times forever and ever. Amen.
Litany Prayer [3]
Defend the Word of God
O dear Jesus, protect us from the lies, which offend God.
Protect us from Satan and his army
Help us to love You more.
Sustain us in our battle.
Defend us in our faith.
Lead us to Your refuge of safety.
Help us stand up and defend Your Holy Will.
Strengthen our resolve to be Your true disciples.
Give us courage.
Give us confidence.
Guide us on the path of Truth.
Defend us against the enemy.
Pour Your Graces of Protection over us.
Help us to avoid temptation.
Bring us closer to Your Sacred Heart.
Help us to remain loyal to You at all times.
Amen.
Litany Prayer [2]
For the Grace of Immunity
O Heavenly Father Most High
I love You.
I honor You.
Lord Have Mercy.
Lord forgive us our trespasses.
I adore You.
I praise You.
I give You thanks for all Your special Graces.
I beg You for the Grace of Immunity for my beloved
(name all those in a list for the salvation of souls)
I offer You my loyalty at all times.
You O Most Heavenly Father,
Creator of all things,
Creator of the Universe,
Creator of humanity,
You are the source of all things.
You are the source of Love.
You are Love.
I love You.
I honor You.
I lay myself before You.
I beg for Mercy for all souls who don’t know You,
who don’t honor You,
who reject Your Hand of Mercy.
I give myself to You in mind, body and soul
so that You can take them into Your
Arms, safe from evil.
I ask You to open the Gate of Paradise so that all Your children
can unite, at last, in the inheritance you have created for all of us.
Amen.
My Gift to Jesus to Save Souls
“My dearest Jesus, You Who loves us so much, allow me, in my humble way to help save Your precious souls.
Have Mercy on all sinners, no matter how grievously they offend You.
Allow me, through prayer and suffering, to help those souls who may not survive The Warning to seek a place beside You in Your Kingdom. Hear my prayer, O sweet Jesus, to help You win over those souls You yearn for.
O Sacred Heart of Jesus, I pledge my allegiance to Your Most Holy Will, at all times. Amen.”
Crusade Prayer [30]
Prayer to avert war, famine and religious persecution
“O my Eternal Father,
God the Creator of the Universe, in the Name of Your precious Son, I beg You to make us love You more. Help us to be brave, fearless and strong in the face of adversity. Accept our sacrifices, sufferings and trials, as a gift before Your Throne, to save Your children on earth. Soften the hearts of unclean souls. Open their eyes to the Truth of Your Love, so that they can join with all of Your children in the Paradise on earth You have lovingly created for us, according to Your Divine Will.
Amen.”
Crusade Prayer [33]
To acknowledge God’s Seal and accept it with love, joy and gratitude
“O my God, my loving Father, I accept with love and gratitude Your Divine Seal of Protection. Your Divinity encompasses my body and soul for eternity. I bow in humble thanksgiving and offer my deep love and loyalty to You, my beloved Father. I beg You to protect me and my loved ones with this special Seal and I pledge my life to Your service forever and ever. I love You, dear Father. I console You in these times, dear Father. I offer You the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son in atonement for the sins of the world and for the salvation of all Your children. Amen.”
Crusade Prayer [103]
To share the Cup of Suffering with Christ
Jesus to mankind: Here is the Crusade Prayer for you if you wish to share My Cup of Suffering. Recite this, three times, when you can, but preferably during any time of fasting.
“I lay before You, dear Jesus, and at Your Feet to do what you will with me for the good of all. Let me share Your Cup of Suffering. Take this gift from me, so that You can save those poor souls who are lost and without hope. Take me, in body, so I can share Your Pain. Hold my heart in Your Sacred Hands and bring my soul in union with You. Through my gift of suffering, I allow Your Divine Presence to embrace my soul, so that you can redeem all sinners and unite all God’s children forever and ever. Amen.” [x3]
Litany Prayer [1] Protection against the False Prophet
Dearest Jesus save us from the deceit of the False Prophet.
Jesus have Mercy on us.
Jesus save us from the persecution.
Jesus preserve us from the antichrist.
Lord have Mercy.
Christ have Mercy.
Dearest Jesus, cover us with Your Precious Blood.
Dearest Jesus, open our eyes to the lies of the False Prophet.
Dearest Jesus unite Your Church.
Jesus protect our Sacraments.
Jesus don’t let the False Prophet divide Your Church.
Dearest Jesus help us to reject lies presented to us as the truth.
Jesus give us strength.
Jesus give us hope.
Jesus flood our souls with the Holy Spirit.
Jesus protect us from the Beast.
Jesus give us the gift of discernment so we can follow
the path of Your True Church at all times forever and ever. Amen.
Litany Prayer [3]
Defend the Word of God
O dear Jesus, protect us from the lies, which offend God.
Protect us from Satan and his army
Help us to love You more.
Sustain us in our battle.
Defend us in our faith.
Lead us to Your refuge of safety.
Help us stand up and defend Your Holy Will.
Strengthen our resolve to be Your true disciples.
Give us courage.
Give us confidence.
Guide us on the path of Truth.
Defend us against the enemy.
Pour Your Graces of Protection over us.
Help us to avoid temptation.
Bring us closer to Your Sacred Heart.
Help us to remain loyal to You at all times.
Amen.
Litany Prayer [2]
For the Grace of Immunity
O Heavenly Father Most High
I love You.
I honor You.
Lord Have Mercy.
Lord forgive us our trespasses.
I adore You.
I praise You.
I give You thanks for all Your special Graces.
I beg You for the Grace of Immunity for my beloved
(name all those in a list for the salvation of souls)
I offer You my loyalty at all times.
You O Most Heavenly Father,
Creator of all things,
Creator of the Universe,
Creator of humanity,
You are the source of all things.
You are the source of Love.
You are Love.
I love You.
I honor You.
I lay myself before You.
I beg for Mercy for all souls who don’t know You,
who don’t honor You,
who reject Your Hand of Mercy.
I give myself to You in mind, body and soul
so that You can take them into Your
Arms, safe from evil.
I ask You to open the Gate of Paradise so that all Your children
can unite, at last, in the inheritance you have created for all of us.
Amen.
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Prayer to Saint Joseph
(Say for nine mornings for anything you may desire. It has never been known to fail, so be sure you really want what you ask.)
This prayer was found in the fiftieth year of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In 1505 it was sent from the Pope to Emperor Charles when he was going into battle. Whoever shall read this prayer or hear it or keep it about themselves, shall never die a sudden death, or be drowned, nor shall poison take effect on them; neither shall they fall into the hands of the enemy, or shall be burned in any fire or shall be overpowered in battle.
(Say for nine mornings for anything you may desire. It has never been known to fail, so be sure you really want what you ask.)
This prayer was found in the fiftieth year of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In 1505 it was sent from the Pope to Emperor Charles when he was going into battle. Whoever shall read this prayer or hear it or keep it about themselves, shall never die a sudden death, or be drowned, nor shall poison take effect on them; neither shall they fall into the hands of the enemy, or shall be burned in any fire or shall be overpowered in battle.
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Oh, St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interest and desires. Oh, St. 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 that, having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of Fathers.
Oh, St. Joseph, I never weary contemplating you, and Jesus asleep in your 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 draw my dying breath. St. Joseph, Patron of departing souls- Pray for me.
Oh, St. Joseph, I never weary contemplating you, and Jesus asleep in your 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 draw my dying breath. St. Joseph, Patron of departing souls- Pray for me.
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Angelus Domini
The Angelus Domini (Angel of the Lord) is a devotional prayer in memory of the incarnation of Christ. Traditionally, it is said 3 times a day: 6am, 12pm, and 6pm. While praying, reflect upon the mystery of God made flesh; especially the moment that God humbled Himself and became a precious infant in the womb.
V. The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary.
R. And she conceived of the Holy Spirit.
[Hail Mary, Full of Grace…]
V. Behold the handmaid of the Lord.
R. Be it done unto me according to thy word.
[Hail Mary, Full of Grace…]
V. And the Word was made Flesh.
R. And dwelt among us.
[Hail Mary, Full of Grace…]
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 beg You, O Lord, Your grace into our hearts, that to us the Incarnation of Christ, Your 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.
The Angelus Domini (Angel of the Lord) is a devotional prayer in memory of the incarnation of Christ. Traditionally, it is said 3 times a day: 6am, 12pm, and 6pm. While praying, reflect upon the mystery of God made flesh; especially the moment that God humbled Himself and became a precious infant in the womb.
V. The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary.
R. And she conceived of the Holy Spirit.
[Hail Mary, Full of Grace…]
V. Behold the handmaid of the Lord.
R. Be it done unto me according to thy word.
[Hail Mary, Full of Grace…]
V. And the Word was made Flesh.
R. And dwelt among us.
[Hail Mary, Full of Grace…]
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 beg You, O Lord, Your grace into our hearts, that to us the Incarnation of Christ, Your 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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Guardian Angel Prayer
Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom His love commits me here, ever this day be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.
Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom His love commits me here, ever this day be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.
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Chaplet of Saint Michael the Archangel
The Chaplet of St. Michael is a wonderful way to honor this great Archangel along with the other nine Choirs of Angels. What do we mean by Choirs? It seems that God has created various orders of Angels. Sacred Scripture distinguishes nine such groupings: Seraphim, Cherubim, Thrones, Dominations, Powers, Virtues, Principalities, Archangels and Angels (Isa. 6:2; Gen. 3:24; Col. 1:16; Eph. 1:21; Rom. 8:38).
The history of this Chaplet goes back to a devout Servant of God, Antonia d'Astonac, who had a vision of St. Michael. He told Antonia to honor him by nine salutations to the nine Choirs of Angels.
Promises of St. Michael
"Whoever would practice this devotion in his honor would have, when approaching the Holy Table, an escort of nine angels chosen from each of the nine Choirs. In addition, for the daily recital of these nine salutations, he promised his continual assistance and that all the holy angels during life, and after death deliverance from Purgatory for themselves and all their relations."
Chaplet of St. Michael:
O God, come to my assistance! O Lord, make haste to help me!
(Glory be to the Father)
1st Salutation
By the intercession of St. Michael and the heavenly Choir of Seraphim, may it please God to make us worthy to receive into our hearts the fire of his perfect charity. Amen.
(1 Our Father and 3 Hail Marys)
2nd Salutation
By the intercession of St. Michael and the heavenly Choir of Cherubim, may God in his good pleasure, grant us grace to abandon the ways of sin, and follow the path of Christian perfection. Amen.
(1 Our Father and 3 Hail Marys)
3rd Salutation
By the intercession of St. Michael and the sacred Choir of Thrones, may it please God to infuse into our hearts the spirit of true and sincere humility. Amen.
(1 Our Father and 3 Hail Marys)
4th Salutation
By the intercession of St. Michael and the heavenly Choir of the Dominations, may it please God to grant us grace to have dominion over our senses, and to correct our depraved passions. Amen.
(1 Our Father and 3 Hail Marys)
5th Salutation
By the intercession of St. Michael and the heavenly Choir of the Powers, may God vouchsafe to keep our souls from the wiles and temptations of the devil. Amen.
(1 Our Father and 3 Hail Marys)
6th Salutation
By the intercession of St. Michael and the admirable heavenly Choir of the Virtues, may it please God to keep us from falling into temptation, and may He deliver us from evil. Amen.
(1 Our Father and 3 Hail Marys)
7th Salutation
By the intercession of St. Michael and the heavenly Choir of Principalities, may it please God to fill our souls with the spirit of true and sincere obedience. Amen.
(1 Our Father and 3 Hail Marys)
8th Salutation
By the intercession of St. Michael and the heavenly Choir of Archangels, may it please God to grant us the gift of perseverance in the faith, and in all good works, that we may be thereby enabled to attain the glory of paradise. Amen.
(1 Our Father and 3 Hail Marys)
9th Salutation
By the intercession of St. Michael and the heavenly Choir of all the Angels, may God vouchsafe to grant us their guardianship through this mortal life, and after death a happy entrance into the everlasting glory of heaven. Amen
(1 Our Father and 3 Hail Marys)
Say an Our Fathers in honor of each of the four leading Angels:
The first one to St. Michael,
The second one to St. Gabriel,
The third one to St. Raphael,
The fourth one to our Guardian Angel.
Anthem
O glorious prince St. Michael, chief and commander of the heavenly hosts, guardian of souls, vanquisher of rebel spirits, servant in the house of the Divine King and our admirable conductor, you who shine with excellence and superhuman virtue deliver us from all evil, who turn to you with confidence and enable us by your gracious protection to serve God more and more faithfully every day.
Pray for us, O glorious St. Michael, Prince of the Church of Jesus Christ, that we may be made worthy of His promises.
Prayer
Almighty and Everlasting God, Who, by a prodigy of goodness and a merciful desire for the salvation of all men, has appointed the most glorious Archangel St. Michael Prince of Your Church, make us worthy, we ask You, to be delivered from all our enemies, that none of them may harass us at the hour of death, but that we may be conducted by him into Your Presence. This we ask through the merits of Jesus Christ Our Lord.
Amen.
The Chaplet of St. Michael is a wonderful way to honor this great Archangel along with the other nine Choirs of Angels. What do we mean by Choirs? It seems that God has created various orders of Angels. Sacred Scripture distinguishes nine such groupings: Seraphim, Cherubim, Thrones, Dominations, Powers, Virtues, Principalities, Archangels and Angels (Isa. 6:2; Gen. 3:24; Col. 1:16; Eph. 1:21; Rom. 8:38).
The history of this Chaplet goes back to a devout Servant of God, Antonia d'Astonac, who had a vision of St. Michael. He told Antonia to honor him by nine salutations to the nine Choirs of Angels.
Promises of St. Michael
"Whoever would practice this devotion in his honor would have, when approaching the Holy Table, an escort of nine angels chosen from each of the nine Choirs. In addition, for the daily recital of these nine salutations, he promised his continual assistance and that all the holy angels during life, and after death deliverance from Purgatory for themselves and all their relations."
Chaplet of St. Michael:
O God, come to my assistance! O Lord, make haste to help me!
(Glory be to the Father)
1st Salutation
By the intercession of St. Michael and the heavenly Choir of Seraphim, may it please God to make us worthy to receive into our hearts the fire of his perfect charity. Amen.
(1 Our Father and 3 Hail Marys)
2nd Salutation
By the intercession of St. Michael and the heavenly Choir of Cherubim, may God in his good pleasure, grant us grace to abandon the ways of sin, and follow the path of Christian perfection. Amen.
(1 Our Father and 3 Hail Marys)
3rd Salutation
By the intercession of St. Michael and the sacred Choir of Thrones, may it please God to infuse into our hearts the spirit of true and sincere humility. Amen.
(1 Our Father and 3 Hail Marys)
4th Salutation
By the intercession of St. Michael and the heavenly Choir of the Dominations, may it please God to grant us grace to have dominion over our senses, and to correct our depraved passions. Amen.
(1 Our Father and 3 Hail Marys)
5th Salutation
By the intercession of St. Michael and the heavenly Choir of the Powers, may God vouchsafe to keep our souls from the wiles and temptations of the devil. Amen.
(1 Our Father and 3 Hail Marys)
6th Salutation
By the intercession of St. Michael and the admirable heavenly Choir of the Virtues, may it please God to keep us from falling into temptation, and may He deliver us from evil. Amen.
(1 Our Father and 3 Hail Marys)
7th Salutation
By the intercession of St. Michael and the heavenly Choir of Principalities, may it please God to fill our souls with the spirit of true and sincere obedience. Amen.
(1 Our Father and 3 Hail Marys)
8th Salutation
By the intercession of St. Michael and the heavenly Choir of Archangels, may it please God to grant us the gift of perseverance in the faith, and in all good works, that we may be thereby enabled to attain the glory of paradise. Amen.
(1 Our Father and 3 Hail Marys)
9th Salutation
By the intercession of St. Michael and the heavenly Choir of all the Angels, may God vouchsafe to grant us their guardianship through this mortal life, and after death a happy entrance into the everlasting glory of heaven. Amen
(1 Our Father and 3 Hail Marys)
Say an Our Fathers in honor of each of the four leading Angels:
The first one to St. Michael,
The second one to St. Gabriel,
The third one to St. Raphael,
The fourth one to our Guardian Angel.
Anthem
O glorious prince St. Michael, chief and commander of the heavenly hosts, guardian of souls, vanquisher of rebel spirits, servant in the house of the Divine King and our admirable conductor, you who shine with excellence and superhuman virtue deliver us from all evil, who turn to you with confidence and enable us by your gracious protection to serve God more and more faithfully every day.
Pray for us, O glorious St. Michael, Prince of the Church of Jesus Christ, that we may be made worthy of His promises.
Prayer
Almighty and Everlasting God, Who, by a prodigy of goodness and a merciful desire for the salvation of all men, has appointed the most glorious Archangel St. Michael Prince of Your Church, make us worthy, we ask You, to be delivered from all our enemies, that none of them may harass us at the hour of death, but that we may be conducted by him into Your Presence. This we ask through the merits of Jesus Christ Our Lord.
Amen.
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Prayer of Saint Gertrude the Great
A prayer which would release 1,000 Souls from Purgatory each time it is said. The prayer was extended to include living sinners as well.
“Eternal Father, I offer You the most precious blood of Your Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the Masses said throughout the world today, for all the Holy Souls in Purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal church, and those in my own home and within my family. Amen.”
Pray 3 times a day
= 21,000 souls saved a week
= 84,000 souls saved a month
= 1,008,000 souls saved a year
[Imagine if said 10 times a day!]
A prayer which would release 1,000 Souls from Purgatory each time it is said. The prayer was extended to include living sinners as well.
“Eternal Father, I offer You the most precious blood of Your Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the Masses said throughout the world today, for all the Holy Souls in Purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal church, and those in my own home and within my family. Amen.”
Pray 3 times a day
= 21,000 souls saved a week
= 84,000 souls saved a month
= 1,008,000 souls saved a year
[Imagine if said 10 times a day!]
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Heroic Act of Love
Heavenly Father, in union with the merits of Jesus and Mary, I offer to You for the sake of the poor souls all the satisfactory value of my works during life, as well as all that will be done for me after death. I give You my all through the hands of the Immaculate Virgin Mary that she may set free whatever souls she pleases, according to her heavenly wisdom and mother's love for them. Receive this offering, O God, and grant me in return an increase of Your grace. Amen.
Heavenly Father, in union with the merits of Jesus and Mary, I offer to You for the sake of the poor souls all the satisfactory value of my works during life, as well as all that will be done for me after death. I give You my all through the hands of the Immaculate Virgin Mary that she may set free whatever souls she pleases, according to her heavenly wisdom and mother's love for them. Receive this offering, O God, and grant me in return an increase of Your grace. Amen.
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Crusade Prayer [130] Novena of Salvation Crusade Prayer
The Blessed Mother revealed this novena prayer to Maria Divine Mercy, urging that it be prayed daily for the salvation of souls.
“I now give all of you a special Gift, blessed by my Son, so that all souls will be granted immunity from the fires of Hell and be granted salvation. My Son desires that every soul be saved, no matter how grievous their sin. I ask that you now begin the Novena of Salvation. You must begin this immediately and continue it, as I instruct you to, to the end of time. You must recite this Prayer for a full seven consecutive days during one calendar month commencing on Mondays, in the morning time. You must recite it three times during each of the seven days and on one of these days you must fast. By fasting you are requested to eat only one main meal during the day and then bread and water only at the other two meal times.”
My beloved Mother of Salvation, please gain for all souls, the Gift of eternal salvation through the Mercy of your Son, Jesus Christ.
Through your intercession I plead that you will pray to release all souls from bondage to Satan.
Please ask your Son to show Mercy and forgiveness for those souls, who reject Him, hurt Him with their indifference and who adore false doctrine and false gods.
We beseech you dear Mother, to beg for the graces to open the hearts of those souls who are most in need of your help. Amen.
The Blessed Mother revealed this novena prayer to Maria Divine Mercy, urging that it be prayed daily for the salvation of souls.
“I now give all of you a special Gift, blessed by my Son, so that all souls will be granted immunity from the fires of Hell and be granted salvation. My Son desires that every soul be saved, no matter how grievous their sin. I ask that you now begin the Novena of Salvation. You must begin this immediately and continue it, as I instruct you to, to the end of time. You must recite this Prayer for a full seven consecutive days during one calendar month commencing on Mondays, in the morning time. You must recite it three times during each of the seven days and on one of these days you must fast. By fasting you are requested to eat only one main meal during the day and then bread and water only at the other two meal times.”
My beloved Mother of Salvation, please gain for all souls, the Gift of eternal salvation through the Mercy of your Son, Jesus Christ.
Through your intercession I plead that you will pray to release all souls from bondage to Satan.
Please ask your Son to show Mercy and forgiveness for those souls, who reject Him, hurt Him with their indifference and who adore false doctrine and false gods.
We beseech you dear Mother, to beg for the graces to open the hearts of those souls who are most in need of your help. Amen.
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Morning Rosary
The Joyful Mysteries
I. The Annunciation
Luke 1:28-31, 38
Into her presence the angel came, and said, “Hail, You who are full of grace; the Lord is with You; blessed are You among women.” She was much perplexed at hearing him speak so, and cast about in her mind, what she was to make of such a greeting. Then the angel said to her, “Mary, do not be afraid; You have found favor in the sight of God. And behold, You shall conceive in Your womb, and shall bear a son, and shall call him Jesus.”
And Mary said, “Behold the handmaid of the Lord; let it be unto me according to Your Word.” And with that the angel left her.
The Joyful Mysteries
I. The Annunciation
Luke 1:28-31, 38
Into her presence the angel came, and said, “Hail, You who are full of grace; the Lord is with You; blessed are You among women.” She was much perplexed at hearing him speak so, and cast about in her mind, what she was to make of such a greeting. Then the angel said to her, “Mary, do not be afraid; You have found favor in the sight of God. And behold, You shall conceive in Your womb, and shall bear a son, and shall call him Jesus.”
And Mary said, “Behold the handmaid of the Lord; let it be unto me according to Your Word.” And with that the angel left her.
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II. The Visitation
Luke 1:41-49
No sooner had Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, than the child leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth herself was filled with the Holy Ghost; so that she cried out with a loud voice, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. How have I deserved to be thus visited by the mother of my Lord? Why, as soon as ever the voice of your greeting sounded in my ears, the child in my womb leaped for joy. Blessed are you for your believing; the message that was brought to you from the Lord shall have fulfillment.” And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord; my spirit has found joy in God, who is my Savior, because he has looked graciously upon the lowliness of his handmaid. Behold, from this day forward all generations will count me blessed; because he who is mighty, he whose name is holy, has wrought for me his wonders.”
Luke 1:41-49
No sooner had Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, than the child leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth herself was filled with the Holy Ghost; so that she cried out with a loud voice, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. How have I deserved to be thus visited by the mother of my Lord? Why, as soon as ever the voice of your greeting sounded in my ears, the child in my womb leaped for joy. Blessed are you for your believing; the message that was brought to you from the Lord shall have fulfillment.” And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord; my spirit has found joy in God, who is my Savior, because he has looked graciously upon the lowliness of his handmaid. Behold, from this day forward all generations will count me blessed; because he who is mighty, he whose name is holy, has wrought for me his wonders.”
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III. The Birth of Jesus
Luke 2: 7-14
She brought forth a son, her first-born, whom she wrapped in his swaddling-clothes, and laid in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
In the same country there were shepherds awake in the fields, keeping night-watches over their flocks. And all at once an angel of the Lord came and stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone about them, so that they were overcome with fear. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; behold, I bring you good news of a great rejoicing for the whole people. This day, in the city of David, a Savior has been born for you, the Lord Christ himself. This is the sign by which you are to know him; you will find a child still in swaddling-clothes, lying in a manger.” Then, on a sudden, a multitude of the heavenly army appeared to them at the angel’s side, giving praise to God, and saying, “Glory to God in high heaven, and peace on earth to men that are God’s friends.”
Luke 2: 7-14
She brought forth a son, her first-born, whom she wrapped in his swaddling-clothes, and laid in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
In the same country there were shepherds awake in the fields, keeping night-watches over their flocks. And all at once an angel of the Lord came and stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone about them, so that they were overcome with fear. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; behold, I bring you good news of a great rejoicing for the whole people. This day, in the city of David, a Savior has been born for you, the Lord Christ himself. This is the sign by which you are to know him; you will find a child still in swaddling-clothes, lying in a manger.” Then, on a sudden, a multitude of the heavenly army appeared to them at the angel’s side, giving praise to God, and saying, “Glory to God in high heaven, and peace on earth to men that are God’s friends.”
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IV. The Presentation
Luke 2: 22, 25-32
And when the time had come for purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem, to present him before the Lord there.
At this time there was a man named Simeon living in Jerusalem, an upright man of careful observance, who waited patiently for comfort to be brought to Israel. The Holy Spirit was upon him; and by the Holy Spirit it had been revealed to him that he was not to meet death, until he had seen that Christ whom the Lord had anointed. He now came, led by the Spirit, into the temple; and when the child Jesus was brought in by his parents, to perform the custom which the law enjoined concerning him, Simeon too was able to take him in his arms. And he said, blessing God “Ruler of all, now do You let Your servant go in peace, according to Your word; for my own eyes have seen that saving power of Yours which You have prepared in the sight of all nations. This is the light which shall give revelation to the Gentiles, this is the glory of Your people Israel.”
Luke 2: 22, 25-32
And when the time had come for purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem, to present him before the Lord there.
At this time there was a man named Simeon living in Jerusalem, an upright man of careful observance, who waited patiently for comfort to be brought to Israel. The Holy Spirit was upon him; and by the Holy Spirit it had been revealed to him that he was not to meet death, until he had seen that Christ whom the Lord had anointed. He now came, led by the Spirit, into the temple; and when the child Jesus was brought in by his parents, to perform the custom which the law enjoined concerning him, Simeon too was able to take him in his arms. And he said, blessing God “Ruler of all, now do You let Your servant go in peace, according to Your word; for my own eyes have seen that saving power of Yours which You have prepared in the sight of all nations. This is the light which shall give revelation to the Gentiles, this is the glory of Your people Israel.”
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V. Finding the Child Jesus
Luke 2: 42-43, 46-49
And when he was twelve years old, after going up to Jerusalem, as the custom was at the time of the feast, and completing the days of its observance, they set about their return home. But the boy Jesus, unknown to his parents, continued his stay in Jerusalem.
And it was only after three days that they found him. He was sitting in the temple, in the midst of those who taught there, listening to them and asking them questions; and all those who heard him were in amazement at his quick understanding and at the answers he gave. Seeing him there, they were full of wonder, and his mother said to him, “My Son, why have you treated us so? Think, what anguish of mind your father and I have endured, searching for you.” But he asked them, “What reason had you to search for me? Could you not tell that I must be in the place which belongs to my Father?”
Luke 2: 42-43, 46-49
And when he was twelve years old, after going up to Jerusalem, as the custom was at the time of the feast, and completing the days of its observance, they set about their return home. But the boy Jesus, unknown to his parents, continued his stay in Jerusalem.
And it was only after three days that they found him. He was sitting in the temple, in the midst of those who taught there, listening to them and asking them questions; and all those who heard him were in amazement at his quick understanding and at the answers he gave. Seeing him there, they were full of wonder, and his mother said to him, “My Son, why have you treated us so? Think, what anguish of mind your father and I have endured, searching for you.” But he asked them, “What reason had you to search for me? Could you not tell that I must be in the place which belongs to my Father?”