Sunday, December 30, 2012



Litany of Loreto



Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Jesus, hear us.
Jesus, graciously hear us.
God, the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.
God, the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God, the Holy Ghost, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, pray for us.
Holy Mother of God, pray for us.
Holy Virgin of virgins, pray for us.
Mother of Christ, pray for us.
Mother of Divine Grace, pray for us.
Mother most pure, pray for us.
Mother most chaste, pray for us.
Mother inviolate, pray for us.
Mother undefiled, pray for us.
Mother most amiable, pray for us.
Mother most admirable, pray for us.
Mother of good Counsel, pray for us.
Mother of our Creator, pray for us.
Mother of our Savior, pray for us.
Virgin most prudent, pray for us.
Virgin most venerable, pray for us.
Virgin most renowned, pray for us.
Virgin most powerful, pray for us.
Virgin most merciful, pray for us.
Virgin most faithful, pray for us.
Mirror of justice, pray for us.
Seat of wisdom, pray for us.
Cause of our joy, pray for us.
Spiritual vessel, pray for us.
Vessel of honor, pray for us.
Singular vessel of devotion, pray for us.
Mystical Rose, pray for us.
Tower of David, pray for us.
Tower of ivory, pray for us.
House of gold, pray for us.
Ark of the covenant, pray for us.
Gate of heaven, pray for us.
Morning star, pray for us.
Health of the sick, pray for us.
Refuge of sinners, pray for us.
Comforter of the afflicted, pray for us.
Help of Christians, pray for us.
Queen of Angels, pray for us.
Queen of Patriarchs, pray for us.
Queen of Prophets, pray for us.
Queen of Apostles, pray for us.
Queen of Martyrs, pray for us.
Queen of Confessors, pray for us.
Queen of Virgins, Pray for us.
Queen of Saints, pray for us.
Queen conceived without original sin, pray for us.
Queen of the most holy Rosary, pray for us.
Queen of Peace, pray for us.

Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God who takest away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us, O Lord.

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, Thy grace into our hearts;  that as we have known the Incarnation of Christ Thy Son by the message of an Angel, so, by His Passion and Cross, we may be brought to the glory of the resurrection;  through the same Christ, Our Lord.    Amen.

V.  May the divine assistance remain always with us.

R.  And may the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.    Amen.



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The Seven Sorrows Devotion Prayer Card
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This card is available in Spanish also.

Front of Our Lady of Sorrows Prayer Card

Text on Front
The Blessed Virgin Mary grants seven graces to the souls who honor her daily by meditating on her tears and dolors (sorrows). This devotion was passed on by St. Bridget.
Text on Back
HERE ARE THE SEVEN GRACES:
  1. I will grant peace to their families.
  2. They will be enlightened about the divine mysteries.
  3. I will console them in their pains and I will accompany
    them in their work.
  4. I will give them as much as they ask for as long as it does not oppose the adorable will of my divine Son or the sanctification of their souls.
  5. I will defend them in their spiritual battles with the infernal enemy and I will protect them at every instant of their lives.
  6. I will visibly help them at the moment of their death; they will see the face of their Mother.
  7. I have obtained (this grace) from my divine Son, that those who propagate this devotion to my tears and dolors, will be taken directly from this earthly life to eternal happiness since all their sins will be forgiven and my Son and I will be their eternal consolation and joy.
THE SEVEN SORROWS:
  1. The prophecy of Simeon. (St. Luke 2: 34, 35)
  2. The flight into Egypt. (St. Matthew 2:13,14)
  3. The loss of the Child Jesus in the temple. (St. Luke 2: 43-45)
  4. The meeting of Jesus and Mary on the Way of the Cross.
  5. The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus.
  6. The taking down of the Body of Jesus from the Cross.
  7. The burial of Jesus.
(Say one Hail Mary while meditating on each Sorrow)
The Hail Mary: Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou amongst 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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Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Format of Prayers for the marian awearness apostolate

1. Text of Morning Prayer
2. Text of Morning Offering.
3. Text of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
4. Text of Prayer to St. Michael.
5. Text of Prayer to St. Joseph
6. Text of Prayer of Reparation to Mother Mary.
7. Text of Love Prayer to Jesus & Mary
8. Text of Holy Cross Prayer
Morning Prayers
Leader :In the Name of the Father .
Thou, O Lord, will open our lips
Response: And our tongue shall announce Your praise!
Leader: Incline unto, our aid, O God!
Response: O God make haste to help us!
Leader: Glory be to the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit
Response: As it was in the beginning, it is now and ever shall be, world without end, Amen. 
Leader: Come Holy Spirit and Fill the hearts of the Faithful!
Response: And Kindle in them the fire of Thy love!
Leader: Send forth Your spirit and they shall be created
Response: And You shall renew the face of the earth.
Leader: Let us Pray.
O Lord, who by the light of the Holy Spirit didst instruct the hearts of the faithful. Grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever rejoice in His consolation through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Leader:
OurFather
HailMary
I believe in God
Leader: Let us place ourselves in the presence of God and adore His Holy Name.
Response: Most Holy and August Trinity. One God in three Persons. I believe You are here present. 1 adore You with sentiments of deepest humility and out of my whole heart, I pay You the homage due to Your sovereign majesty.
Leader: Let us thank God for the graces, which He has bestowed upon us, and let us offer ourselves to Him.
Response: Most humbly, I thank You, O my God, for all the graces which hereto for I have received from You. That I have ever seen this day is due to Your goodness and for that reason my desire is to spend it solely in Your service. I wish to consecrate to You, all its thoughts, words, deeds and trials. Bless them O Lord so that every act of mine may be animated with Your love and tend towards Your glory.
Leader: Morning salutation to the Sacred Heart
Response: I adore, praise and salute You O most sweet Heart of Jesus Christ Fresh and gladdening as the breath of spring, form which as from a fountain of Grace sweeter than the honey comb, flows ever more all good and all delights. I thank You with all the powers of my heart, for having preserved me throughout this night and for having rendered to God the Father praises and thanksgiving on my behalf. And now, my sweet love, I offer You my wretched and worthless love as a morning sacrifice. I place it in your keeping. Beseeching You that You would deign to pour into it Your divine inspirations and to enkindle in it, Your holy love. Arisen
PRAYER:
Dear Sacred Heart King and friend of my family, no one knows better than you, the grace I need in order to fulfil the duties of my state in life. I ask You then, dear Jesus, to grant me all these graces to fulfil as perfectly as possible my duties in order to please you and to merit for myself peace of soul. In this way I in turn can help to bring about peace in my family,grant me and my familythese graces through the Immaculate heart of Your Mother, the loving Queen of my home.
Leader: Let us therefore resolve to avoid sin and practice virtue
Response: Adorable Jesus, Divine model of that perfection after which I should aspire. I wish to apply myself as much as possible to make myself like unto Thee meek, humble, chaste, zealous, industrious, patient, charitable, resigned. Particularly, I will make every effort this day, not to fall into those faults, which I have committed so often and from which I sincerely desire to be delivered.
Leader: Let us ask for the Grace for which we stand in need
Response: O my God who knows my weakness, I can do nothing without the
help of Thy grace, refuse it not to me O my God. Proportion it to my necessities. Give me strength to avoid all the evil you have forbidden. To practice all the good You expect from me and to suffer patiently all the trials it will please You to send me.
O Holy Spirit God, take me as your disciple, enlighten me, sanctify me. Bind my hand that they may do no evil, cover my eyes that they may see no evil,
Sanctify my heart that evil may not dwell within me. Inspire me always to
good thoughts, words and actions. Amen.
Leader: Let us commend ourselves to our loving and caring mother,
Mary O, sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, dwelling pure and Holy. Cover my soul with your maternal protection, so that ever being faithful to the voice of Jesus, it responds to His love and obeys His Divine will.
I wish, O my Mother, to keep unceasingly before me Your Co­Redemption in order to live intimately with Your heart that is totally united to the heart of your Divine Son.
Fasten me to this heart by your sorrows and virtues. Protect me always.
Leader: Let us therefore pledge ourselves to Mary
My Queen, my Mother, I give myself entirely to thee and to show my devotion to thee I hereby consecrate to thee this day, my eyes, my ears, my mouth, my heart, my affections, my fears, my whole being without reserve. Wherefore Good Mother as I am thine own, keep me, guard me as thy property and possession.
Leader: Let us offer our mother Mary, the loveliest of mothers a prize most dear to her
Response: A thousand times I greet thee O Mother of all mercy, through the Most Sweet Heart of Jesus, and with profoundest reverence I offer thee this same Divine heart with all the good there is enclosed there in, for the increase of all thy joy and happiness and in perfect reparation for all the negligence I have been guilty, of in your service, Amen
Leader: Wherefore with heart and mind we say.
Response: Hail Mary! White Lily of the Most Glorious and always Serene Trinity, Hail Brilliant Rose of the Garden of heavenly delights O, You by whom God wanted to be born and by whose milk the king of Heaven wanted to be nourished. Nourish our soul with effusions of divine grace. Amen.
Blessed be your purity! May it be blessed forever for no less than God takes delight in such exalted beauty. Holy Virgin Mary, Queen of the Heart of God! Clothe us with your virtues. Especially humility, child-like simplicity and charity. By your Immaculate Conception. O Mary keep our bodies pure and our souls holy.
Leader: Let us consecrate our family to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Response: Queen of the Most Holy Rosary and tender mother of men. To fulfil the desires of the Sacred Heart and the request of the vicar of your Son on Earth, we consecrate ourselves to you and your Immaculate Heart and recommend to you all the families of our nation and of the entire world. Please accept our consecration Dearest Mother and use us and all families as you wish, to accomplish your designs upon the world. Immaculate Heart of Mary Queen of Heaven and Earth, and of our family, rule over us, together with the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ our King. Save us from the spreading flood of modern paganism. Kindle in our hearts and homes, the love for the homes, the love of purity, the practice of the Christian life and an ardent zeal for souls and for the holiness of family life.
We come with confidence to you, 0! Throne of Grace and Mother of fair love. Inflame us with the same love, which has inflamed your most Immaculate Heart Make our heart and homes your shrine and through us make the heart of Jesus rule and triumph in every family in the world. Amen. O Sacred Heart of Jesus, give us the grace to love and carry out our temporal and spiritual obligations within our family. Amen.
MARY OUR LADY PROTECTRESS OF THE CHURCH 
Mary, Our Lady protectress of the church, you Mighty Virgin, you are the sublime, glorious protectress of the church, the wonderful help of Christians you are re­doubtable like an army ready for a pitched battle. You alone have reduced to nothing all the heresies all over the world. In our needs, our fights, our distresses, pro­tect us against the enemy, and at the hour of our death, take our soul to heaven. Amen.
(St. Don Bosco)
O MARY, PROTECTRESS OF OUR FAITH
O Mary protectress of our faith, hear our prayers and ask your beloved Son to receive our faith into His Sa­cred hands. Ask Him to hide our faith in His Sacred Wounds and protect it from all evil. Amen 
ACT OF FAITH, HOPE & CHARITY
O my God, I firmly believe that You are one God in three divine Persons Father, Son & Holy Spirit. I believe that Your Divine Son became man and died for our sins and that He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe this and all the truths, which the Holy Catholic Church teaches, because You have revealed them who can neither deceive nor be deceived. 
ACT OF HOPE
O my God relying on Your Almighty Power and infinite Mercy and promise, 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
ACT OF CHARITY
O my God, I love You above all things with my whole heart and soul because You are all good and worthy of all love.
I love my neighbour as myself for the love of You. I forgive all who have injured me and ask pardon of all whom I have injured.
Leader: MORNING OFFERING 
O my Jesus, through the most pure Heart of Mary, I offer You my prayers, works and suffering of this day, for the intentions of your Most Sacred Heart In union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world, in reparation for our sins for all the intentions of our relatives and friends and for the intentions of the Holy Father. 
O my sweet Jesus, lover of souls, by the agony of Thy Most Sacred Heart and by the sorrows of Thy Dearest Mother, Cleanse in Thy Blood, the sinners of the whole world who are now in their agony and are to die this day.
Heart of Jesus agonizing, have mercy on the dying.
As we step out, bless our efforts. Send our holy angels to prepare a favourable response to our requests and crown our efforts with success. Amen. 
Leader: Let us implore the aid of our patron St. Joseph
*Prayer of St. Joseph. The Worker
Glorious Saint Joseph example for all who are engaged in toil, pray with me please to obtain the grace that I may work in the spirit of penance and so make atonement for my sins. That I may workConscientiously keeping devotion to duty before my personal feelings. That I may work with thankfulness and joy. Holding it an honour to use and develop by labour the Gifts I have received from the Almighty God, my Father. Pray with me that I may obtain help to work with order, peace, moderation and patience and never shirk duty because of weariness or because of difficulties encountered ... and that, before all else, I may work with a right intention and with detachment from self; keeping always in mind the hour of my death and the account. I must give then for misused time, for neglected talents, for good not done, and for any foolish pride in my success - a fault so fatal to the work of God. All for Jesus, all through Mary, all in imitation of you, Joseph most faithful! This shall be my motto in life and in death. Amen.
Leader: Sacred Heart of Jesus Have mercy on us and may our heart burn, with love for You.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Pray for Us
Our Lady Queen of the Apostles "
Our Ho1y Guardian Angels "
St. Joseph Pray for Us
St. Rita of Cascia, "
St. Peter Claver "
St. Cyprian
St. Augustine
St. Patrick " 
St Joan
St. Elizabeth
St. Mary
St. Ann
St. Agatha
Sts Peter & Paul
St. Columbus
St. Benedict of Philadephia
St. Theresa of the Child of Jesus
St. Stephen
St. John Bosco
St. Christopher
Blessed Martyrs of Uganda
St. Jose Maria Escriva ,,
Blessed Josephine Batita ,,
St Anthony ,,
St. Jude Thaddeus
All the Saints in Paradise Pray for Us
Archangel St. Michael ,,
Archangel St. Gabriel ,,
Archangel St. Raphael ..,,,
O Holy Angels, pray for us and watch over us at all times during this perilous life;
O Holy Archangels, pray for us and be our guides on the way to heaven;
O Heavenly choir of Principalities, pray for us and govern us in soul and body;
O mighty Powers, pray for us and preserve us against the wiles of the demons;
O Celestial Virtues, pray for us and give strength and courage in the battle of life;
O Powerful Dominations, pray for us and obtain for us dominion over the rebellion of our flesh.
O Sacred Thrones, pray for us and grant us peace with God and man;
O Brilliant Cherubim, pray for us and illumine our minds with heavenly knowledge;
O burning Seraphim, pray for us and enkindle in our hearts the fire of charity. Amen
Leader: St. Michael, the Archangel.
Defend us, on the day of Battle be our safeguard against the wickedness of the devil. May the Lord rebuke him, we humbly pray. And do thou, O prince of the heavenly hosts by the power of God drive into Hell, Satan and all his agents roaming the world looking for the ruin of souls. Amen. 
Leader: Angel of God, our guardian dear.
To whom God's love commits me here.
Ever this day be at my side, to light and guide to rule and guard. Amen
Leader: We fly to thy protection! 
O Holy Mother of God, despise not our Prayers in our necessities, but deliver us from all dangers. Oh ever glorious and blessed Virgin Mary. Amen 
Leader: Let us Unite Ourselves to all­ the Masses celebrated all over the world to obtain God's Blessing and Graces.
All: Eternal Father, we humbly offer You our poor presence and that of the whole of humanity from the beginning to end of the world at all the masses that ever have or ever will be prayed. We offer Thee all the pains, sufferings, prayers, sacrifices, joys and relaxations of our lives, in union with those of our dear Lord Jesus here on earth. May the Most Precious Blood of Christ, all His Blood and Wounds and agony save us, through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary. Amen.
Dear St. Philomena pray for us for that purity of mind and heart, which leads to the Perfect Love of God.
Leader: In honour of the power of our blessed Mother Mary - One Our Father One Hail Mary One Glory Be
Our Lady Queen of Heaven and Earth Pray for us In honour of the wisdom of our Mother Mary -
1 Pater, 1 Ave, 1 Gloria Our Lady Seat of wisdom Pray for us. In honour of the love of the Blessed virgin.
1 Pater, 1 Ave, I Gloria. Our Lady help of Christians refuge of sinners - pray for us. 
THE MEMORARE TO INFANT JESUS
Infant Jesus, my dearest friend You love me more than I love myself Teach me to love You more than l love myself Provide for us today and protect us by Your power. Guide us by your wisdom. Help us to be good today to our parents, relatives, teachers and friends. Help us to be like You every day so that our friendship will be complete.
Glory be to the Father ...
Morning Offering///////////////////////////////////////////////////
O' JESUS, Through the pure heart of Mary, I offer You all the prayers, works and sufferings of this day and all my life, for the intentions of Thy Most Divine Sacred Heart In union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world in reparation for our sins, for the apostleship of prayer, for the intentions of the Holy Father, for those of our relatives and friends and for my own intentions. O God, I offer Thee the Precious Blood of Jesus from all the altars throughout the world, in union with the Immaculate Heart of Mary, joining with it the offering of my every thought, word and action of this day. Every breath I draw this day, Every beating of my heart, Every step I take, every movement of my body and mind, I wish to be an act of Love for Thee, Jesus, just as Thy blessed Mother performed.
O my Jesus, I desire today to gain every indulgence and merit I can, and offer them, together with myself, to Mary Immaculate, that she may best apply them to the interests of Thy Most Sacred Heart. Precious Blood of Jesus save us. Immaculate Heart of Mary, Pray for us, Sacred Heart of Jesus, Have Mercy on us.
CONSECRATION
Oh, Holy Mother of God, we humbly approach your Immaculate Heart under your title as Immaculate Queen of Heaven and Earth to pray and intercede for the forgiveness of all our sins. Help us feel sorry for having offended our Lord and ask pardon through the merits of his Sacred Wounds, we beg You also to pray for our material and spiritual needs.
Oh, Holy Virgin Mother, the evil. forces of the Prince of darkness are all around seeking to ruin our souls through their malice and wickedness. We entreat you, therefore, with your spouse, St. Joseph, to send all your Holy Saints and Angels to protect us, to keep us away from all dangers and accidents, from our enemies, visible and invisible, and from all temptations of sins. Help us also to become worthy to love, serve, obey and glorify the name of Jesus, forever and ever. Amen.
Pray: Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory be ...
SPIRITUAL COMMUNION
Jesus, I wish to receive You, with the Humility, Purity and Devotion with which Your, Most Holy Mother Mary received You with the spirit and fervour of the saints.
THE MEMORARE
Remember oh, Most Holy Virgin Mary that never was it known that any one who fled to your protection, implored Your aid or sought Your intercession, has ever been left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly unto you, Virgin of Virgins. To You I come, before You I stand sinful and sorrowful. 0 Mother of the word incarnate, despise not our petitions but in Your clemency, graciously hear and answer them. Amen.
Note­ This prayer was dictated by OUR LADY HERSELF
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Preamble

Aim

Modus Operandi

Other Aims

Spiritual Advisers

Obligations

Spiritual Obligations

Cenacles

Opening Prayers

Prayers for the Apostate

Format of Prayers

Morning Prayers

Morning Offering

Daily Prayer for the Holy Souls in Purgatory

Urgent Prayer to St. Joseph

Prayer of Love to Mary

Act of Consecration

Miscellaneous

Night Prayers

Prayer for Reparation to the Blessed Virgin Mary

Consecration Mass for all Members

Marian Awareness Prayer Group and Apostolate

Rules and Regulations of the Marian Awareness Apostolate

Prayer for Protection

Prayer to the Holy Cross

St. Gertude's Novena
Prayer for Reparation to the Blessed Virgin Mary
O Blessed Virgin Mother of God, look down in mercy from Heaven, where thou art enthroned as Queen, upon me, a miserable sinner, Thine unworthy servant. Almighty I know, fully well of my own unworthiness, yet in order to atone for the offences that are done to thee by impious and blasphemous tongues, from the depths of my heart. I praise and extol thee as the purest, the fairest, and holiest creature of God's handwork. I bless Thy Holy Name, I praise thine exalted privilege of being truly Mother of God, ever Virgin, conceived without stain of sin, Co-Redemptrix of the human race. I bless Eternal Father who chose thee in a special way for His daughter; I bless the Word Incarnate who took upon Him our nature in thy bosom and so made thee His Mother; I bless the Holy Spirit who took thee as His bride. All honour, praise and thanksgiving to ever­ blessed Trinity who predestined thee and loved thee so exceedingly from all eternity as to exalt thee above all creatures to the most sublime heights O virgin, Holy and Merciful, obtain for all who offend thee, grace of repentance, and graciously accept this poor act of homage from me, thy servant, obtaining likewise for me from thy Divine Son the pardon and remission of all sins. Amen. 
Let us pray for the living and for the faithful departed:
Bestow, O my God, Your blessings upon our parents, benefactors, friends, and also upon our enemies. Protect all those You have given us as superiors, both spiritual and corporal; succour the poor and all prisoners, the officiated and all weary travellers, the sick and agonizing; convert all heretics and enlighten all those in infidelity. O God of Goodness and Compassion have pity also on the souls in purgatory, put an end to their suffering, and give, particularly to those for whom we are bound to pray, repose and eternal light. Amen.
LITANY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN.
Lord have mercy on us
Christ have mercy on us.
Lord have mercy on us.
Christ hear us.
Christ graciously hear us.
God the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God, have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, pray for us
Holy Mother- of God. "
Holy Virgin of virgins. " 
Mother of Christ ,,
Mother of Divine Grace ,,
Mother most pure ,,
Mother most chaste ,,
Mother undefiled ,,
Mother most amiable ,,
Mother most admirable ,,
Mother of good Counsel
Mother of our Creator ,,
Mother of our Saviour ,,
Virgin most prudent ,,
Virgin most renowned ,,
Virgin most powerful ,,
Virgin most merciful ,,
Virgin most faithful ,,
Mirror of Justice ,,
Seat of wisdom ,,
Cause of our joy, ,,
Spiritual vessel ,,
Vessel of Honour
Singular vessel of devotion ,,
Mystical Rose ,,
Tower of David ,,
Tower of Ivory ,,
House of gold ,,
Ark of the covenant ,,
Gate of heaven ,,
Morning Star ,,
Health of the sick ,,
Refuge of sinners ,,
Comforter of the afflicted ,,
Help of Christians ,,
Queen of Angels ,,
Queen of patriarchs ,,
Queen of prophets ,,
Queen of Apostles ,,
Queen of Martyrs ,,
Queen of Confessors ,,
Queen of Virgins ,,
Queen of All Saints ,,
Queen conceived without original sin, ,,
Queen assumed into Heaven ,,
Queen of the most Holy Rosary ,,
Queen of the Most Precious Blood ,,
Queen of peace ,,
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Pray for us O Holy Mother of God.
That we may be made worthy of the promises of' Christ.
Let us pray:
Grant, We beseech you O lord God, that we, Your servants may enjoy perpetual health of mind and body, and by the glorious intercession of blessed Mary ever virgin, may be delivered from present sorrow, and attain to eternal joy, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer for Conversion of our country
O my God, behold us humbly prostrate in Your presence beseeching you through Jesus Christ, Your Son, to have pity on the infidels of Nigeria and the world.
Change their hearts, and save their souls. Multiply in this county and this world Apostles According to Your Heart, generous and ardent, animated with the spirit of faith, humility and self sacrifice, living for You, with You in You, having no other end in view but to enlighten-to heal and to save souls, grant these missionaries patience in trials, joy in contradictions, love of poverty and suffering and the happiness of dying in Thy Divine service. Amen 
For the Bishop and Priests of our Diocese: 
Our Father... Hail Mary...
For relatives, friends and benefactors and those recommended to our prayers; Our Father ... Hail Mary...
In honour of St. Teresa of the child Jesus, patroness of missions pray for us.
In honour of the Immaculate Conception Hail Mary (3 times) with invocation O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who resource to you. 
The Memorare
Remember most gracious Virgin Mary that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your aids, or sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence I fly unto you, O virgin of virgins, my Mother, to you I come, before you I stand sinful and sorrowful, O Mother of the word incarnate. Despise not my petitions, but, in your clemency, graciously hear and answer them. Amen.
Leader: In honour of the drops of blood lost by our Lord Jesus as He accomplished our salvation... 2 our Father... 2 Hail Mary ...2 Glory be
Leader Let us offer our rest in union with Christ
Eternal Father we offer You the rest we are going to take now. We offer it in union with the little rest our Lord Jesus was able to take while on earth and the Eternal rest He enjoys now with Thee in union with the Holy Spirit in heaven.
We also offer Thee every heartbeat of ours as praise and adoration to You our good God in union with the praise and adoration of all the Angels and Saints and the praise and adoration offered to You on our behalf by the Blessed Virgin Mary. 
SONG
Leader: In Manus Tuas Domine, Commendo spritum meum.
Response: In Manus Tuas Domine,Commendo spiritum meum.
Leader: Redemisti Nos Domine Deus Veritatis.
Response: Commendo spritum, meum.
Leader: Gloria Patri et filio et Spiritui in Sancto
Response: In manus Tuas Domine, Commendo Spiritum meun.
Leader: Redemisti Nos domine ut pupillam oculi...
Response: Sub umbra Alarum tuarum protege nos...
Protect us while we are walking and Guide us while we are sleeping that we may keep watch with Christ our Lord and take our rest in peace. 
SUGGESTED OPENING FOR THE ROSARY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY OUR MOTHER FOR MARIANS.
Leader:: IN HONOUR OF THE GOODNESS, LOVE WISDOM & POWER OF OUR BLESSED MOTHER MARY:.
Glory be to the Father, to the Son and to the Holy Spirit... 
Response: As it was in the beginning, it is now and ever shall be world
without end - Amen.
Leader: LET US BEGIN WITH THE PRAYERS DICTATED BY OUR MOST LOVABLE MOTHER TO THE VISIONARIES IN MEDJUGORJA
All: O Jesus, we know that You are gentle and that You have given Your Heart for all of us. It was crowned with Thorns and with our sins. Oh, we know that nowadays You ask us not to be lost.
Jesus Remember us when we sin.
Through Your most Holy Heart Give us grace to love each other let Hatred disappear from the People show Your LOVE.
We all love You and wish You to protect us with Your shepherd's Heart from every sin. Come into every heart O' Jesus knock on our hearts. Be Patient and untiring. We are still closed because we have not yet understood Your will.
O' God Jesus. Make us open our hearts to You at least. When we remember Your Passion endured for us. Amen.
Leader: LET US FLY TO THE LOVE OF OUR BLESSED MOTHER 
O' most pure Heart of Mary, full of goodness. Show Your love towards us. Let the flame of Your Heart O' Mary, descend on all People. We love You immensely. Impress on our hearts, true love, so that we long for You. O' Mary, Remember us when we sin.
You know that all people sin. Grant that through Your most pure and Motherly Heart, we may be healed from every spiritual sickness. Grant that we may always experience the goodness of your motherly Heart. And that through the flame of Your Heart, we may be converted AMEN. 
PRAYER OF REPARATION TO MARY
Leader: Prayer of reparation to OUR MOTHERS HOLY FACE disfigured by tears.
All. My Dearest Mother, Mary, whose lovely face shines with understanding, Love and compassion; whose eyes reflect a soul brimming with grace and over flowing with virtue; whose countenance disarms the most obstinate Heart; whose beauty ravishes the soul!
We freeze in awe as to what our sins and the sacrileges committed against Your Divine Son, Jesus, and You, have wrought on your adorable Countenance.
Behold Your face, a perfect reflection of the gentleness and goodness with which God has endowed You, now saddened and disfigured by tears, we implore God's mercy for ourselves, sinners, heretics and those who cast slurs on Your role in the redemption of mankind. Your tears, dearest Mother, destroy the rule of satan.
By the same tears, O Queen of Heaven and Earth (we call down the power of your Son, Jesus Christ to scatter and confuse the enemy). To foil his evil cunning plans of blinding the children of God, to the befittedness of calling on your name Mary, THE MOTHER OF GOD, as a necessary means of salvation; as a necessary channel of GOD S Mercy and Grace, as our Co-Redemptrix, as a mother of Mercy and unbounded love-who would turn back no sinner no matter how grievous the sins if he would but turn to you and be contrite. A Mother who would refuse us her children nothing in the presence of Her SON, JESUS; we find as our last recourse, our last hope!
O weeping mother, we adore each drop of your tears as a manifestation of God's Love, Mercy and Compassion for us. We wish to make reparations to you for the blasphemy and
Unbelief of heretics by the desires of our poor Hearts to:
Love You, Revere You, Honour You, Bless You, Be Devoted To You, Have Recourse To You, Trust You, And Hail You as our mother, our Mediatrix, our Refuge our comforter, our last hope, the Queen of Heaven and Earth, our Eternal Queen the Adorable Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Mother of our God
Enable us dear mother, by your tears and the intercession
of Saint, Raphael, Barachiel, Michael, Gabriel and St.
Joseph to make you known, Loved, Honoured and revered,
O Mystical Rose and Tower of lvory, be our Strength. Amen.
Urgent Prayer to St. Joseph
Dear Saint Joseph, the Chaste Spouse of Mary. Rise to the defence of the dignity of she who was born Immaculate, lived Immaculate, died Immaculate, and was assumed into Heaven, Immaculate; the Virgin Mother of your foster Son, Jesus. The one they called the carpenter's son. Like of old, the iniquities of men seek to harm Her by snatching Her Son from Her; in blasphemy and heresy. Won't you rise to Her defence as of old when you foiled the plans of the workers of iniquity? Won't you shield her Glorious Name from the assault of heresy, as indeed you shield Her from Herod's persecution and scurried Her to safety in Egypt? Won't you shield Her children from the onslaught of heresy, eviland impurity?. You once defended Her purity by accepting Her as your most holy spouse in spite of what men might think or say. Now more than ever before we require you to shield Her Most Holy Name from the lying tongues of men, from the ingratitude of men and from the dangerous blasphemies to which the name of this Most Holy Queen is subjected. Confound those lying tongues with your power from heaven. Secure for us a niche in her most loving heart, a loving heart you know too well and bring about the glorious reign of Her Immaculate Heart flame of love in souls. Behold Her tears of blood. Comfort Her by obtaining for us a deep sincere love for Her, true conversion and the desire to serve Her Son, Jesus, through Her, all the days of our life on Earth - until you bring us safely to Her bosom in Heaven. Amen.
PRAYER OF LOVE
Jesus, I greet You with My heart, My soul and My body, My mind, My understanding, My intellect and My will and I give it all to You: Jesus, I Love You a billion times; and may each `I love You' become a little dart, flaming with the Fire of Your Divine Love; and may it pierce the most inner dept Of Your Heart then You will know that it is I, and I Love You.
SAY THIS PRAYER OF LOVE VERY OFTEN AS IT APPEASES THE PAIN OF JESUS THAT IS CAUSED BY OUR UNLOVE.

Sunday, December 2, 2012

The St. Mary Goretti Novena Prayer