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Daily and Sunday Mass
All Masses will be available to view live. Daily Mass Monday through Saturday at 9 AM. Sunday Mass is available Saturday at 5 PM, and Sunday at 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11 AM, 12:30PM, and 5 PM (Spanish).
The Saturday 5 PM Mass is available throughout the week on our website (click here).
All Masses will be available to view live. Daily Mass Monday through Saturday at 9 AM. Sunday Mass is available Saturday at 5 PM, and Sunday at 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11 AM, 12:30PM, and 5 PM (Spanish).
The Saturday 5 PM Mass is available throughout the week on our website (click here).
Every morning, after the 9am Mass join us for prayer in the Adoration Chapel. Click the icon below, for the prayers.
Divine Mercy Chaplet
Will be prayed at 3 pm every Friday in the adoration chapel.
Will be prayed at 3 pm every Friday in the adoration chapel.
First Friday Devotion.
Every First Friday of the month, after the 9 am Mass, there will be a holy hour of adoration in the main altar of the Church. Click the icon below for the prayers.
Every First Friday of the month, after the 9 am Mass, there will be a holy hour of adoration in the main altar of the Church. Click the icon below for the prayers.
First Saturday Devotion
Every First Saturday of the month, there will be Rosary with reflection of one mystery each first Saturday ,at 8.25 am in the Church. Click the icon below for the prayers
Every First Saturday of the month, there will be Rosary with reflection of one mystery each first Saturday ,at 8.25 am in the Church. Click the icon below for the prayers
Stations of the Cross
Every Friday during Lent at 7 PM in English and 8 PM in Spanish.
Rosary to Saint Joseph
Wednesdays during March, and every First Wednesday at 8:25 am. Click the icon below for the prayers
Every Friday during Lent at 7 PM in English and 8 PM in Spanish.
Rosary to Saint Joseph
Wednesdays during March, and every First Wednesday at 8:25 am. Click the icon below for the prayers
Bible Reading Plan
July
Click on link to read the Bible passage| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 27 New Testament: Mark 16 New Testament Letters: 1 Timothy 1 |
June 28 Psalms: Psalm 130 New Testament Letters: 1 Timothy 2-6 |
June 29 Psalms: Psalm 131 New Testament Letters: 2 Timothy 1-4 |
June 30 Psalms: Psalm 132 New Testament Letters: Titus 1-3 |
1 New Testament: John 1 Psalms: Psalm 133 New Testament Letters: Philemon |
2 First Friday |
3 First Saturday |
| 4 First Sunday |
5 Psalms: Psalm 134 |
6 New Testament: John 2 Psalms: Psalm 135 New Testament Letters: Hebrews 1-5 |
7 New Testament: John 3 Psalms: Psalm 136 New Testament Letters: Hebrews 6-8 |
8 New Testament: John 4 Psalms: Psalm 137 New Testament Letters: Hebrews 9-13 |
9 New Testament: John 5 New Testament Letters: James 1-5 |
10 New Testament: John 6 |
| 11 New Testament: John 7 |
12 New Testament: John 8 Psalms: Psalm 138 Old Testament: 1 Peter 1-5 |
13 Psalms: Psalm 139 New Testament Letters: 2 Peter 1-3 ; Jude 1 |
14 New Testament: John 9 Psalms: Psalm 140 Old Testament: Judges 1-5 |
15 New Testament: John 10 Psalms: Psalm 141 Old Testament: Judges 6-10 |
16 New Testament: John 11 Old Testament: Judges 11-15 |
17 New Testament: John 12 Old Testament: Judges 16 |
| 18 New Testament: John 13 Old Testament: Judges 17 | 19 New Testament: John 14 Psalms: Psalm 142 Old Testament: Judges 18-21 |
20 New Testament: John 15 Psalms: Psalm 143 Old Testament: Ruth 1-4 |
21 New Testament: John 16 Psalms: Psalm 144 Old Testament: 1 Samuel 1-5 |
22 New Testament: John 17 Psalms: Psalm 145 Old Testament: 1 Samuel 6-10 |
23 Old Testament: 1 Samuel 11-15 |
24 Old Testament: 1 Samuel 16 |
| 25 Old Testament: 1 Samuel 17-21 | 26 New Testament: John 18 Psalms: Psalm 147 Old Testament: 1 Samuel 22-26 |
27 New Testament: John 19 Psalms: Psalm 148 Old Testament: 1 Samuel 27-31 |
28 New Testament: John 20 Psalms: Psalm 149 Old Testament: 2 Samuel 1-5 |
29 New Testament: John 21 Psalms: Psalm 150 Old Testament: 2 Samuel 6-10 |
30 Old Testament: 2 Samuel 11-15 |
31 Old Testament: 2 Samuel 16 |
Monthly Prayers and Goals
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Some prayers for the month of July
traditionally devoted to The Precious Blood of Jesus.
O Jesus
In union with Your most precious Blood poured out on the cross and offered in every Mass, I offer You today my prayers, works, joys, sorrows, and sufferings for the praise of Your Holy Name and all the desires of Your Sacred Heart; in reparation for sin, for the conversion of sinners, the union of all Christians and our final union with you in Heaven.
A Powerful Prayer to be Said Before Praying
“Almighty Father, I place the Precious Blood of Jesus before my lips before I pray, that my prayers may be purified before they ascend to Your divine altar.”
– St. Mary Magdalen de Pazzi
The “Constant” Prayer of St. Catherine of Siena
“Precious Blood, ocean of divine mercy: Flow upon us! Precious Blood, most pure offering: Procure us every grace! Precious Blood, hope and refuge of sinners: Atone for us! Precious Blood, delight of holy souls: Draw us! Amen.”
Short Invocation for July
Jesus, cover me with Your Precious Blood. Amen.
Traditional Catholic Dedication
The Precious Blood of Jesus
Spiritual Goal (say this prayer as many times as possible)
Jesus, cover me with Your Precious Blood.
Activity Goal
Participate in a blood drive, if health permits you. Pray for our country in a special way as we celebrate Independence day.
Click here to view August prayers
Traditional Catholic Dedication
Immaculate Heart of Mary
Spiritual Goal (say this prayer as many times as possible)
Immaculate Heart of Mary,pray for us.
Activity Goal
Enjoy quality family time, as children have holidays.
Click here to view September prayers
Traditional Catholic Dedication
The Nativity/Sorrows of Mary
Spiritual Goal (say this prayer as many times as possible)
Mary, Our Mother we love you.
Activity Goal
Remember the living and dead victims of 9/11 and pray for them in a special way.
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The month of October is dedicated to the rosary. Therefore, it is fitting and proper that every day in October at 8:30am in the Church we will recite the rosary led by our different Parish Ministries. We encourage our parishioners to join us as we pray to our Blessed Mother for grace and assistance in our daily lives.
Sign of the Cross: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Introductory Prayer.
Dear Mary, help us to pray the rosary, so that we overcome, with serenity the trials and tribulations which satan inflict on us. Hail Mary these roses from our hearts are for you, because we love you so much.Roses of love and gratitude to make a garland for Jesus and you. Mary our Mother, receive this garland of rosary and help us to overcome evil by loving you and your Son Jesus more.
Amen.
Queen of the Holy Rosary, you came to Fatima to reveal to the three shepherd children the treasures of grace hidden in the Rosary.Inspire our heart with a sincere love of this devotion, in order that by meditating on the Mysteries of our Redemption which are recalled in it, we may obtain peace for the world, the conversion of sinners, and our intentions and desires.we ask it for the greater glory of God, for your own honour, and for the good of souls, especially for our own.
Amen.
We unite with all the Angels and Saints in Heaven, with all the just on earth, and with all the faithful now praying. We unite with Thee, O my Jesus, in order to praise worthily Thy holy Mother, and to praise Thee in her and through her. We renounce all the distractions that we may have during this Rosary, which we wish to say with modesty, attention and devotion, just as if it were to be the last of our lives.We offer Thee, O most Holy Trinity, this Creed in honour of all the mysteries of our Faith; this Our Father and these three Hail Marys in honour of the unity of Thy Essence and the Trinity of Thy Persons.we ask of Thee a lively faith, a firm hope and an ardent charity.
Amen
I believe in God, the Father Almighty,Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; He descended into hell; on the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from there He will come to judge the living and the dead.I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting.
Amen.
1* Our Father,3 Hail Mary and 1 * Glory Be
Fatima Prayer:"O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, and lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who are in most need of Your Mercy".
O Mary, conceived without sin ,pray for us who have recourse to Thee, and for all those who do not have recourse to Thee.
Meditation of JOYFUL MYSTERIES On Mondays and Saturdays
We offer these crown of Snow-White Roses to Jesus and Mary, for all our personal intentions and the intentions of our parish, and that of ‘ ‘ ministry by praying these Joyful Mysteries.
First Joyful Mystery – The Annunciation of Our Lord’s Birth to Mary.
Sweet Mother Mary, meditating on this Mystery, we bind these Snow White Roses with a petition for the grace of humility, and lay this bouquet at your feet as we humbly pray...
1 x Our Father, 10 x Hail Marys, 1 x Glory Be and 1 x Fatima Prayer.
Second Joyful Mystery – The Visitation of Blessed Virgin Mary to Elizabeth.
Sweet Mother Mary, meditating on this Mystery, we bind these Snow-White Roses with a petition for the grace of charity with prudence, towards our neighbours and lay this bouquet at your feet, as we humbly pray...
1 x Our Father, 10 x Hail Marys, 1 x Glory Be and 1 x Fatima Prayer.
Third Joyful Mystery – The Nativity of Our Lord.
Sweet Mother Mary, meditating on this Mystery ,we bind these Snow-White Roses with a petition for the grace of detachment from all the vices of the world, and lay this bouquet at your feet, as we humbly pray...
1 x Our Father, 10 x Hail Marys, 1 x Glory Be and 1 x Fatima Prayer.
Fourth Joyful Mystery – The Presentation of Our Lord in the temple.
Sweet Mother Mary, meditating on this Mystery, we bind these Snow-White Roses with a petition for the grace of purity, and lay this bouquet at your feet, as we humbly pray...
1 x Our Father, 10 x Hail Marys, 1 x Glory Be and 1 x Fatima Prayer.
Fifth Joyful Mystery – Jesus lost and found in the temple.
Sweet Mother Mary ,meditating on this Mystery, we bind these Snow-White Roses with a petition for the grace of true wisdom and lay this bouquet at your feet, as we humbly pray...
1 x Our Father, 10 x Hail Marys, 1 x Glory Be and 1 x Fatima Prayer.
Meditation of LUMINOUS MYSTERIES On Thursdays
We offer these crown of Bright-Yellow Roses to Jesus and Mary, for all our personal intentions and the intentions of our parish, and that of ‘ ‘ ministry by praying these Luminous Mysteries.
First Luminous Mystery – The Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River.
Courageous Mother Mary, meditating on this Mystery, we bind these Bright-Yellow Roses with a petition for the grace of openness to the Holy Spirit and lay this bouquet at your feet, as we humbly pray...
1 x Our Father, 10 x Hail Marys, 1 x Glory Be and 1 x Fatima Prayer.
Second Luminous Mystery – The Wedding miracle in Cana.
Courageous Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the First Miracle of Jesus, we bind these Bright-Yellow Roses with a petition for the grace of manifestation through faith and lay this bouquet at your feet, as we humbly pray...
1 x Our Father, 10 x Hail Marys, 1 x Glory Be and 1 x Fatima Prayer.
Third Luminous Mystery – The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God.
Courageous Mother Mary, meditating on this Mystery, we bind these Bright-Yellow Roses with a petition for the grace of trust in God and lay this bouquet at your feet as we humbly pray...
1 x Our Father, 10 x Hail Marys, 1 x Glory Be and 1 x Fatima Prayer.
Fourth Luminous Mystery – The Transfiguration of Our Lord on Mount Tabor.
Courageous Mother Mary, meditating on this Mystery, we bind these Bright-Yellow Roses with a petition for the grace of desire for holiness, and lay this bouquet at your feet as we humbly pray... 1 x Our Father, 10 x Hail Marys, 1 x Glory Be and 1 x Fatima Prayer.
Fifth Luminous Mystery – Institution of the Most Holy Eucharist.
Courageous Mother Mary, meditating on this Mystery, we bind these Bright-Yellow Roses with a petition for the grace of adoration of the Eucharist and lay this bouquet at your feet as we humbly pray...
1 x Our Father, 10 x Hail Marys, 1 x Glory Be and 1 x Fatima Prayer.
Meditation of SORROWFUL MYSTERIES On Tuesdays and Fridays
We offer these crown of Blood-Red Roses to Jesus and Mary, for all our personal intentions and the intentions of our parish, and that of ‘ ‘ ministry by praying these Sorrowful Mysteries.
First Sorrowful Mystery – The Agony in the garden of Gethsemane.
Sorrowful Mother Mary, meditating on this Mystery, we bind these Blood-Red Roses with a petition for the grace of uniformity with the will of God, and lay this bouquet at your feet as we humbly pray...
1 x Our Father, 10 x Hail Marys, 1 x Glory Be and 1 x Fatima Prayer.
Second Sorrowful Mystery – The Scourging at the Pillar.
Sorrowful Mother Mary, meditating on this Mystery, we bind these Blood-Red Roses with a petition for the grace of mortifying our senses and lay this bouquet at your feet, as we humbly pray...
1 x Our Father, 10 x Hail Marys, 1 x Glory Be and 1 x Fatima Prayer.
Third Sorrowful Mystery – The Crowning of Our Lord With Thorns.
Sorrowful Mother Mary, meditating on this Mystery, we bind these Blood-Red Roses with a petition for the grace of courage in tough trials and lay this bouquet at your feet, as we humbly pray...
1 x Our Father, 10 x Hail Marys, 1 x Glory Be and 1 x Fatima Prayer.
Fourth Sorrowful Mystery – The Carrying of the Cross.
Sorrowful Mother Mary, meditating on this Mystery, we bind these Blood-Red Roses with a petition for the grace of patience in adversity and lay this bouquet at your feet, as we humbly pray...
1 x Our Father, 10 x Hail Marys, 1 x Glory Be and 1 x Fatima Prayer.
Fifth Sorrowful Mystery – The Crucifixion and death of our Lord Jesus.
Sorrowful Mother Mary, meditating on this Mystery, we bind these Blood-Red Roses with a petition for the grace of forgiveness and lay this bouquet at your feet, as we humbly pray... 1 x Our Father, 10 x Hail Marys, 1 x Glory Be and 1 x Fatima Prayer.
Meditation of GLORIOUS MYSTERIES On Wednesdays and Sundays
We offer these crown of Royal-Purple Roses to Jesus and Mary, for all our personal intentions and the intentions of our parish, and that of ‘ ‘ ministry by praying these Glorious Mysteries.
First Glorious Mystery – The Resurrection of Our Lord.
Glorious Mother Mary, meditating on this Mystery, we bind these Royal Purple Roses with a petition for the grace of faith and lay this bouquet at your feet as we humbly pray...
1 x Our Father, 10 x Hail Marys, 1 x Glory Be and 1 x Fatima Prayer.
Second Glorious Mystery – Ascension of Our Lord in to Heaven.
Glorious Mother Mary, meditating on this Mystery, we bind these Royal Purple Roses with a petition for the grace of desire for Heaven and lay this bouquet at your feet as we humbly pray... 1 x Our Father, 10 x Hail Marys, 1 x Glory Be and 1 x Fatima Prayer.
Third Glorious Mystery – The Descent of the Holy Spirit on Mary and disciples.
Glorious Mother Mary, meditating on this Mystery, we bind these Royal-Purple Roses with a petition for the grace of receiving the Holy Spirit and lay this bouquet at your feet as we humbly pray...
1 x Our Father, 10 x Hail Marys, 1 x Glory Be and 1 x Fatima Prayer.
Fourth Glorious Mystery – The Assumption of Our Blessed Mother Into Heaven.
Glorious Mother Mary, meditating on this Mystery, we bind these Royal-Purple Roses with a petition for the grace of true devotion to you, dear mother, and lay this bouquet at your feet, as we humbly pray...
1 x Our Father, 10 x Hail Marys, 1 x Glory Be and 1 x Fatima Prayer.
Fifth Glorious Mystery – The Coronation of Our Blessed Mother Mary.
Glorious Mother Mary, meditating on this Mystery, we bind these Royal-Purple Roses with a petition for the grace of trust in your intercession and lay this bouquet at your feet, as we humbly pray...
1 x Our Father, 10 x Hail Marys, 1 x Glory Be and 1 x Fatima Prayer.
Concluding Prayer.
O God,Whose only-begotten Son, by His life, death and resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life; grant,we beseech Thee, that, meditating upon these mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through the same Christ Our Lord.Amen. May the divine assistance remain always with us and may the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen.
Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
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, pray for us.
Holy Virgin of Virgins, pray for us.
Mother of Christ, pray for us.
Mother of the Church, pray for us.
Mother of Mercy, pray for us.
Mother of Divine Grace, pray for us.
Mother of Hope, 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 Saviour, 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 Honour, 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.
Solace of Migrants, 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 all Saints, pray for us.
Queen Conceived without Original Sin, pray for us.
Queen Assumed into Heaven, pray for us.
Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, pray for us.
Queen of Families, pray for us.
Queen of Peace, pray for us.
Lamb of God, Who take away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord!.
Lamb of God, Who take away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord!
Lamb of God, Who take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Pray for us,O hoy Mother of God
That we may be worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray:Grant we beseech Thee, O Lord God, that we,Thy servants ,may enjoy perpetual health of mind and body and, by the glorious intercession of the blessed Mary, ever Virgin, be delivered from present sorrow and enjoy eternal gladness, through Christ, Our Lord. Amen.
Hail Holy Queen
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope.to you do we cry, poor banished children of Eve, to you do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears ,turn then, most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy toward us, and after this exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb,Jesus.O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.
Amen.
The Memorare
REMEMBER, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly to thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee do I come; before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.
Amen.
Priest:O God, fill our hearts with Your love, and as You revealed to us by an angel, the coming of Your Son as man, so lead us through His suffering and death, to the gory of His resurrection who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever.
Amen.
Thank you for joining us in this beautiful prayer.Always remember that Our Lady of Rosary is our Mother and friend,She meditates for us between God and the world, between Christ and the Church, between the world of the sins and this veil of tears.May she stand with you at all the crossroads of your life and point the way to her Son.And may the blessing of Almighty God,the Father,Son and the Holy Spirit come down upon you and remain with you always.
Immaculate Mary, your praises we sing, you reignest in splendor with Jesus our King.
Ave,Ave,Ave Maria! Ave,Ave,Ave Maria!
In Heaven the blessed thy glory proclaim; on earth we thy children invoke thy fair name.
Ave,Ave,Ave Maria! Ave,Ave,Ave Maria!
We pray for God's glory, may His kingdom come;
we pray for our Mother, the Church upon earth.
Ave,Ave,Ave Maria! Ave,Ave,Ave Maria!
Traditional Catholic Dedication
The Holy Rosary
Spiritual Goal (say this prayer as many times as possible)
Our lady of Rosary pray for us.
Activity Goal
Pray a rosary every day.
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Prayers for our dearly departed ones
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.And let the perpetual light shine upon them.May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
It is popularly believed that Our Lord told St. Gertrude that the following prayer would release 1,000 souls from Purgatory each time it is said. The prayer was extended to include living sinners as well.
Prayer Of St. Gertrude The Great
“Eternal Father, I offer thee the most precious blood of thy 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, those in my home and within my family. Amen.”
Christ The King Feast Day prayer
O Jesus Christ, I acknowledge you as the universal King. All that has been made has been created for You. Exercise all Your rights over me. I renew my Baptismal Vows. I renounce Satan, his pomps and his works; I promise to live as a good Christian. And, in particular do I pledge myself to labor, to the best of my ability, for the triumph of the rights of God and of Your Church. Divine Heart of Jesus, to You do I offer my poor services, laboring that all hearts may acknowledge Your sacred kingship, and that thus the reign of Your peace be established throughout the whole universe. Amen.
Traditional Catholic Dedication
The Holy Souls
Spiritual Goal (say this prayer as many times as possible)
Eternal rest grant unto them Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them.
Activity Goal
Remember the departed loved ones in your family, keep their photo in your altar this month, try to visit the cemetery.
Click here to view December prayers
On November 30, we start the St.Andrew’s Christmas Novena prayer. It got its name because it starts on the feast day of St.Andrew. It is a very short and yet a deeply meaningful 25 day Advent prayer to prepare for Christmas. This prayer is directed to God Himself and helps us to think of the sacred moment in which Christ was born as a human through Blessed Virgin, to obtain our salvation.And so we pray:
St.Andrew’s Christmas Novena prayer
“Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in the piercing cold. In that hour vouchsafe, I beseech Thee, O my God, to hear my prayer and grant my desires through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His blessed Mother. Amen.”
THE CHRISTMAS NOVENA (25th December - 3rd January)
(adapted from the writings of St. Alphonsus de Liguori)
December 25 ( Friday ) First Day.
Reflection
Love of God, which is revealed in His becoming a man and thank Him for His immense love. The Lord of Heaven and earth, chose to become like us, willing to die for us, in order to win back for us the life of divine grace that we had lost by sin. Keeping this in mind, let us thank for His immense love and love Him more.
Prayer
O Great Son of God, You became one of us in order to make Yourself loved by us. But instead of repaying You with love, we spurn You with ingratitude. Forgive me all the offences I have committed against You. Let me no longer live in ungrateful forgetfulness of Your love and may I always persevere in this holy desire. Sweetest Infant, in the name of thy blessed Mother Mary, comfort me, bless me and grant me the joy to praise you forever with all my heart. Amen.
O Mary, Mother of God and my Mother, pray for me that your Son may give me the grace to love Him always unto death. Amen.
Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in the piercing cold. In that hour vouchsafe, I beseech Thee, O my God, to hear my prayer and grant my desires through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His blessed Mother. Amen.
December 26 ( Saturday ) Second Day.
Reflection
God’s love, which resulted in His becoming a helpless baby. He didn’t chose to come as an adult like Adam, whom He created. But as He came as a child to draw our attention and grab our love. Keeping this in mind, let us thank for His immense love and love Him more.
Prayer
O dearest Infant! You have come looking for me, the lost sheep, so that, instead of fleeing from You, may I rest in Your loving arms. Never may withdraw from You, but constantly to love You in all the years that still lie before me in this life.Sweetest Infant, in the name of thy blessed Mother Mary, comfort me, bless me and grant me the joy to praise you forever with all my heart. Amen.
O Mary, you are my advocate. By your prayers obtain whatever you will from your Son. Pray Him then to forgive me, and to grant me holy perseverance until death. Amen.”
Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in the piercing cold. In that hour vouchsafe, I beseech Thee, O my God, to hear my prayer and grant my desires through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His blessed Mother.Amen.
December 27 ( Sunday ) Third Day.
Reflection
Jesus chose to be born in poverty .Out of His immense love for us,He suffered so much in paying the penalty for our sins.Yet many times we are not in aware of our sins,and get busy with this world’s affairs,taking for granted all that He had done.Keeping this in mind,let us thank for His immense love and love Him more.
Prayer
Dear Infant Jesus, how could I offend You so often? I am sorry for having turned my back on You From now on You,O my God, shall be my only treasure and my only good. I long for nothing else. Thou alone art enough for me, my Jesus, my life my love.Sweetest Infant, in the name of thy blessed Mother Mary, comfort me, bless me and grant me the joy to praise you forever with all my heart. Amen
O Mary, my mother obtain for me the grace that I may always love Jesus and always be loved by Him. Amen
Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in the piercing cold. In that hour vouchsafe, I beseech Thee, O my God, to hear my prayer and grant my desires through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His blessed Mother.Amen.
December 28 ( Monday ) Fourth Day
Reflection
The Son Of God,the King of Heaven came in lowliness because He came to destroy the pride from our hearts.Pride had always been one of the causes of man's fall.Keeping this in mind,let us thank for His immense love and love Him more.
Prayer
O dearest Saviour, You embraced so many out-rages for love of me, yet I have not been able to bear one word of insult without at once being filled with to appear before sinful as proud as I am. Forgive me O Jesus I will not offend you again . Give me the grace to love you always and to bear every insult for your love always and bear every insult for your love.Sweetest Infant, in the
name of thy blessed Mother Mary, comfort me, bless me and grant me the joy to praise you forever with all my heart. Amen.
O Mary recommend me to your son pray to Jesus for me Amen.
Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in the piercing cold. In that hour vouchsafe, I beseech Thee, O my God, to hear my prayer and grant my desires through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His blessed Mother.Amen.
December 29 ( Tuesday ) Fifth Day
Reflection
Jesus being God could have saved us without His passion andc rucifixion.Yet,in order to show to us how much He loved us, He chose for Himself a life full of sufferings. His Passion began from the first moment of His birth,because all the sufferings He would have to endure till His death had ever before His eyes.Keeping this in mind,let us thank for His immense love and love Him more.
Prayer
Jesus, my sweet Love! I too have made Youmust do in order to win Your forgiveness. O sovereign God I love You more than myself. Graciously accept me and bind me to You with the bonds of Your love.Sweetest Infant, in the name of thy blessed Mother Mary, comfort me, bless me and grant me the joy to praise you forever with all my heart. Amen
O Mary, my Mother and my hope, help me to love your dear God and mine. This is the only favor I ask of you, and through you I hope to receive it. Amen.
Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in the piercing cold. In that hour vouchsafe, I beseech Thee, O my God, to hear my prayer and grant my desires through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His blessed Mother.Amen.
December 30 ( Wednesday ) Sixth Day
Reflection
God’s merciful love revealed to us when He took on Himself the punishment we had deserved. He came to pay a debt which He didn’t owe,but because we owed a debt which we couldn’t pay. Keeping this in mind,let us thank for His immense love and love Him more.
Prayer
O my dear Redeemer! Where should I be now if You had not borne with me so patiently while I was in a state of sin? I am so sorry for having vilely despised You, my sovereign God and I know that You cannot abandon a soul that seeks You. Help me, Lord, to love You for the rest of my life.I beg this of You.Sweetest Infant, in the name of thy blessed Mother Mary, comfort me, bless me and grant me the joy to praise you forever with all my heart. Amen.
Mary my hope do thou pray for me. If you pray for me, I am sure of grace. Amen.
Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in the piercing cold. In that hour vouchsafe, I beseech Thee, O my God, to hear my prayer and grant my desires through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His blessed Mother.Amen.
December 31 (Thursday ) Seventh Day
Reflection
While on earth,birth in a manger to death on the cross,Jesus lived a life deprived of all comforts.His life was not only never a rose of bed,but full of sufferings.Keeping this in mind,let us thank for His immense love and love Him more.
Prayer
Dear Infant Jesus, crying so bitterly! You certainly have good reason to weep in seeing Yourself persecuted by us whom You love so much. I too have persecuted You by my sins but You know that now I love You more than myself. Forgive me, O Jesus and never permit me to be separated from You again.Sweetest Infant, in the name of thy blessed Mother Mary, comfort me, bless me and grant me the joy to praise you forever with all my heart. Amen
O Mary, my hope make me always live in God’s love and die loving Him. Amen.
Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in the piercing cold. In that hour vouchsafe, I beseech Thee, O my God, to hear my prayer and grant my desires through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His blessed Mother.Amen.
January 1 ( Friday ) Eighth Day
Reflection
God of all power willingly subjected Himself to human obedience.He obeyed His parents,and helped them in the household works,and went to temple with them.Though God,He led an ordinary life like any human,and toiled for the life on earth.Keeping this in mind,let us thank for His immense love and love Him more.
Prayer
O Jesus, my Saviour! When I consider how, for love of me You spent thirty years of Your life hidden and unknown in a poor workshop, how can I desire the pleasures and honours and riches of the world? Gladly do I renounce all these things, since I wish to be Your companion on this earth, poor as You were, mortified and humble as You were. I would rather lose my life a thousand times than lose Your grace by sin.Sweetest Infant, in the name of thy blessed Mother Mary, comfort me, bless me and grant me the joy to praise you forever with all my heart. Amen
O Mary, you are the refuge of sinners, be my hope.Amen.
Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in the piercing cold. In that hour vouchsafe, I beseech Thee, O my God, to hear my prayer and grant my desires through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His blessed Mother.Amen.
January 2 ( Saturday ) Ninth Day
Reflection
The omnipotent God endured all sufferings for our sake.He loved us so much that He died for us.Then shouldn’t we live for Him.Keeping this in mind,let us thank for His immense love and love Him more.
Prayer
O adorable Infant Jesus! I should not have the boldness to cast myself at Your feet, if I did not know that You Yourself invite me to draw near to You. Set me on fire with Your holy love and never let me stop loving You for evermore.Sweetest Infant, in the name of thy blessed Mother Mary, comfort me, bless me and grant me the joy to praise you forever with all my heart. Amen.
O Mary, Mother of Jesus and my Mother, you can obtain everything from your Son by your prayers. This is the only favour I ask of you. Do pray to Jesus for me.Amen.
Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in the piercing cold. In that hour vouchsafe, I beseech Thee, O my God, to hear my prayer and grant my desires through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His blessed Mother.Amen.
Traditional Catholic Dedication
Immaculate Conception/Christmas.
Spiritual Goal (say this prayer as many times as possible)
Thank You Jesus.
Activity Goal
Take a gift tag and help someone less fortunate.
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Prayer to Most Holy Name of Jesus
The Golden Arrow
May the holiest, most sacred, most adorable, most mysterious and unutterable Name of God be always praised, blessed, loved, adored and glorified in heaven on earth and under the earth, by all the creatures of God, and by the Sacred Heart of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Most Holy Sacrament of the altar.
This prayer is said to have been revealed by Jesus Himself to a Carmelite Nun of Tours in 1843 as a reparation for blasphemy. "This Golden Arrow will wound My Heart delightfully," He said, "and heal the wounds inflicted by blasphemy."
Traditional Catholic Dedication
The Holy Name of Jesus
Spiritual Goal (say this prayer as many times as possible)
Blessed be the Name of Jesus.
Activity Goal
Find the meaning of your Baptismal name. In a special way remember and pray for your parents, godparents and the priest who baptised you. Do something for them.
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The month of February is traditionally dedicated to the Holy Family, and we pray:
Holy Family make our family like yours. Bless us and guide us.
Prayer to the Holy Family(from the sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth)
Jesus, Mary, Joseph, model for all Christian families, I entrust my family to your care and protection. Bless each member of my family. Help me and the members of my family to love, listen to, support and accept one another. Encourage us to challenge one another to be compassionate, merciful and forgiving as we struggle with the difficulties of our lives.Guide us to seek goodness and holiness in our everyday choices, actions and attitudes.Encourage us when our faith is weak and when we fail to lead one another to Christ. Make our home a real dwelling place of peace, joy and love, where you are ever present among us. May we work to uphold each one's dignity, integrity and unique contributions to the well-being and growth of our family. And when our time on earth is complete, bring us all safely home to you in the company of heaven. Amen.
Traditional Catholic Dedication
The Holy Family
Spiritual Goal (say this prayer as many times as possible)
Jesus Mary Joseph, we commend our souls into your hands.
Activity Goal
Think of the love and prayer life in the Holy Family, try our level best to be like Holy family, and love and care each other. Each member of the family try to do something special for the family.
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30 Day Prayer to Saint Joseph
Ever blessed and glorious Joseph, kind and loving father, and helpful friend of all in sorrow! You are the good father and protector of orphans, the defender of the defenseless, the patron of those in need and sorrow.
Look kindly on my request. My sins have drawn down on me the just displeasure of my God, and so I am surrounded with unhappiness. To you, loving guardian of the Family of Nazareth, do I go for help and protection. Listen, then, I beg you, with fatherly concern, to my earnest prayers, and obtain for me the favors I ask.
I ask it by the infinite mercy of the eternal Son of God, which moved Him to take our nature and to be born into this world of sorrow.
I ask it by the weariness and suffering you endured when you found no shelter at the inn of Bethlehem for the Holy Virgin, nor a house where the Son of God could be born. Then, being everywhere refused, you had to allow the Queen of Heaven to give birth to the world’s Redeemer in a cave.
I ask it by the loveliness and power of that sacred Name, Jesus, which you conferred on the adorable Infant.
I ask it by the painful torture you felt at the prophecy of holy Simeon, which declared the Child Jesus and His holy Mother future victims of our sins and of their great love for us.
I ask it through your sorrow and pain of soul when the angel declared to you that the life of the Child Jesus was sought by His enemies. From their evil plan, you had to flee with Him and His Blessed Mother to Egypt.
I ask it by all the suffering, weariness, and labors of that long and dangerous journey.
I ask it by all your care to protect the Sacred Child and His Immaculate Mother during your second journey, when you were ordered to return to your own country.
I ask it by your peaceful life in Nazareth where you met with so many joys and sorrows. I ask it by your great distress when the adorable Child was lost to you and His mother for three days.
I ask it by your joy at finding Him in the temple, and by the comfort you found at Nazareth, while living in the company of the Child Jesus.
I ask it by the wonderful submission He showed in His obedience to you.
I ask it by the perfect love and conformity you showed in accepting the Divine order to depart from this life, and from the company of Jesus and Mary.
I ask it by the joy which filled your soul, when the Redeemer of the world, triumphant over death and hell, entered into the possession of His kingdom and led you into it with special honors.
I ask it through Mary’s glorious Assumption, and through that endless happiness you have with her in the presence of God. O good father! I beg you, by all your sufferings, sorrows, and joys, to hear me and obtain for me what I ask.
(Here name your petitions or think of them.)
Obtain for all those who have asked my prayers everything that is useful to them in the plan of God. Finally, my dear patron and father, be with me and all who are dear to me in our last moments, that we may eternally sing the praises of: JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH.
“A blameless life, St. Joseph, may we lead, by your kind patronage from danger freed.”
St. Joseph Rosary
Sign of the Cross: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Introductory Prayer
We unite with all the Angels and Saints in Heaven, with all the just on earth, and with all the faithful now praying. We unite with Thee, O my Jesus, in order to praise worthily Thy holy foster father St. Joseph, and to praise Thee in him and through him. We renounce all the distractions that we may have during this Josephian Rosary, which we wish to say with modesty, attention and devotion, just as if it were to be the last of our lives. We offer Thee, O most Holy Trinity, this Creed in honour of all the mysteries of our Faith; this Our Father and these three Hail Josephs in honor of the unity of Thy Essence and the Trinity of Thy Persons. We ask of Thee a lively faith, a firm hope and an ardent charity. Amen
On the crucifix
O Lord, in order to honor St. Joseph as he deserves, Thou hast taken him body and soul to Heaven to Crown him with glory, thus signifying to the world, both visible and invisible, that Thou hast made Joseph Thy foster- father, the supreme steward of all Thy possessions. We beseech Thee, O Lord, that we may find aid in the merits of the Spouse of Thy Most Holy Mother, so that what we cannot obtain by ourselves may be given us through his intercession, who lives and reigns with God the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; He descended into hell; on the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from there He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.
For the intentions of Holy Father, Pope Francis :
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen
We salute you, St. Joseph, chosen by God the Father, as the guardian of Mary, Mother of God and Jesus her Son, and our Lord, and pray for the gifts of faith, hope and charity
3 * Hail Joseph, Son of David, thou whose holiness surpasses that of all Angels and Saints, blessed art thou amongst men, thou who wert chosen to be the Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary of whom was born Jesus. Glorious Saint Joseph, now reigning body and soul in Heaven, protector of the Universal Church, pray for us poor sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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.
O my Jesus forgive our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of Thy mercy.
First Mystery : Betrothal to Mary, Annunciation to Joseph and the Birth and Naming of Jesus.
Scripture passage from Gospel according to Mt.1:18-25.
Now this is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about. When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found with child through the holy Spirit. Joseph her husband, since he was a righteous man, yet unwilling to expose her to shame, decided to divorce her quietly. Such was his intention when, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her. She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: “Behold, the virgin shall be with child and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel,” which means “God is with us.” When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home. He had no relations with her until she bore a son, and he named him Jesus.
Mediate a moment on St. Joseph’s communication with God.
Prayer: Lord, help us to turn to You in all our difficulties and problems, and understand Your Holy will in all
that happen in our lives.
1* Our Father ;
10 * Hail Joseph, Son of David, thou whose holiness surpasses that of all Angels and Saints, blessed art thou amongst men, thou who wert chosen to be the Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary of whom was born Jesus. Glorious Saint Joseph, now reigning body and soul in Heaven, protector of the Universal Church, pray for us poor sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
1* Glory be.
O my Jesus forgive our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of Thy mercy.
Second Mystery : Flight into Egypt.
Scripture passage from Gospel according to Mt.2:13 -15
When they had departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Rise, take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you. Herod is going to search for the child to destroy him.” Joseph rose and took the child and his mother by night and departed for Egypt. He stayed there until the death of Herod, that what the Lord had said through the prophet might be fulfilled, “Out of Egypt I called my son.”
Meditate a moment on St. Joseph’s complete trust and perfect obedience to God.
Prayer: Lord help us to flee from all sinful occasions in our lives and protect us all dangers of body and
soul.
1* Our Father ;
10 * Hail Joseph, Son of David, thou whose holiness surpasses that of all Angels and Saints, blessed art thou amongst men, thou who wert chosen to be the Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary of whom was born Jesus. Glorious Saint Joseph, now reigning body and soul in Heaven, protector of the Universal Church, pray for us poor sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
1* Glory be.
O my Jesus forgive our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of Thy mercy.
Third Mystery : Hidden Life at Nazareth.
Scripture passage from Gospel according to Mt.2:23
He went and dwelt in a town called Nazareth, so that what had been spoken through the prophets might be fulfilled, “He shall be called a Nazorean.”
Meditate a moment on St. Joseph’s extreme simplicity and humility of heart.
Prayer: Lord make us truly humble like St. Joseph.
1* Our Father ;
10 * Hail Joseph, Son of David, thou whose holiness surpasses that of all Angels and Saints, blessed art thou amongst men, thou who wert chosen to be the Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary of whom was born Jesus. Glorious Saint Joseph, now reigning body and soul in Heaven, protector of the Universal Church, pray for us poor sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
1* Glory be.
Fourth Mystery : Finding of Jesus in the temple.
Scripture passage from Gospel according to Lk.2:43-48
After they had completed its days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, but his parents did not know it.Thinking that he was in the caravan, they journeyed for a day and looked for him among their relatives and acquaintances,but not finding him, they returned to Jerusalem to look for him.After three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions,and all who heard him were astounded at his understanding and his answers.When his parents saw him, they were astonished, and his mother said to him, “Son, why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been looking for you with great anxiety.”
Meditate a moment on St. Joseph’s supreme love for God.
Prayer: Lord help us so that we will never lose You by mortal sin, and if it ever happens help us to come
back quickly with a true repentant heart.
1* Our Father ;
10 * Hail Joseph, Son of David, thou whose holiness surpasses that of all Angels and Saints, blessed art thou amongst men, thou who wert chosen to be the Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary of whom was born Jesus. Glorious Saint Joseph, now reigning body and soul in Heaven, protector of the Universal Church, pray for us poor sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
1* Glory be.
Fifth Mystery : Death of St. Joseph in the presence of Jesus and Mary.
As per Catholic tradition, St. Joseph is considered as the patron of a happy death, as he had a holy death in the company of Jesus and Mary.
Mediate a moment on St. Joseph’s holy death, and our own death, which is sure to come one day.
O Blessed Joseph, who yielded up thy last breath in the arms of Jesus and Mary, obtain for me this grace, O holy Joseph, that I may breathe forth my soul in praise, saying in spirit, if I am unable to do so in words: “Jesus, Mary and Joseph, I give Thee my heart and my soul.” Amen.
Prayer: Lord assist me at my death time with Jesus, Mary and Joseph.
1* Our Father ;
10 * Hail Joseph, Son of David, thou whose holiness surpasses that of all Angels and Saints, blessed art thou amongst men, thou who wert chosen to be the Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary of whom was born Jesus. Glorious Saint Joseph, now reigning body and soul in Heaven, protector of the Universal Church, pray for us poor sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
1* Glory be.
Concluding prayer
Our beloved father, St. Joseph, all our trust is in you. Let it not be said that we invoked you in vain, and since you do everything with Jesus and Mary, show us that your goodness is as great as your power. Joseph, son of David, and husband of Mary; we honor you, guardian of the Redeemer, and we adore the Child you named Jesus. St. Joseph, guardian of the Word Incarnate, now coronated in Heaven, we feel confident that your prayers on our behalf will be graciously heard before the throne of God. Please obtain for us from the kind Heart of Jesus the help and the graces necessary for our spiritual and temporal welfare, particularly the grace of a happy death and the special favors we now implore.
(Make your petition here...)
O glorious Saint Joseph, through the love you bear to Jesus Christ, and for the glory of His name,
hear our prayers and obtain our petitions. Amen.
St. Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church, pray for us that, like you we may live totally dedicated to the interests of our Savior. Amen.
Let us pray: O God, in your ineffable providence you were pleased to choose Blessed Joseph to be the spouse of your most holy Mother; grant, we beg you, that we may be worthy to have him for our intercessor in heaven whom on earth we venerate as our Protector: You who live and reign forever and ever.
Saint Joseph, pray for us.
Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. To you God entrusted his only Son; in you Mary placed her trust; with you Christ became man. Blessed Joseph, to us too, show yourself a father and guide us in the path of life. Obtain for us grace, mercy and courage, and defend us from every evil. Amen.
Litany to St. Joseph
Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
God our Father in 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.
Saint Joseph, pray for us.
Noble son of the House of David, pray for us.
Light of patriarchs, pray for us.
Husband of the Mother of God, pray for us.
Guardian of the Virgin, pray for us.
Foster father of the Son of God, pray for us.
Faithful guardian of Christ, pray for us.
Head of the Holy Family, pray for us.
Joseph, chaste and just, pray for us.
Joseph, prudent and brave, pray for us.
Joseph, obedient and loyal, pray for us.
Pattern of patience, pray for us.
Lover of poverty, pray for us.
Model of workers, pray for us.
Example to parents, pray for us.
Guardian of virgins, pray for us.
Pillar of family life, pray for us.
Comfort of the troubled, pray for us.
Hope of the sick, pray for us.
Patron of the dying, pray for us.
Terror of evil spirits, pray for us.
Protector of the Church, pray for us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, spare us O Lord.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, graciously hear us O Lord.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Memorare to St. Joseph
Remember, O most pure spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, my great protector, Saint Joseph, that no one ever had recourse to your protection, or implored your aid without obtaining relief. Confiding therefore in your goodness, I come before you. Do not turn down my petitions, foster father of the Redeemer, but graciously receive them. Amen.
Final Hymn to St. Joseph
Dear St. Joseph, pure and gentle,
Guardian of the Saviour child,
Treading with the virgin mother,
Egypt's deserts, rough and wild.
Hail, St. Joseph, spouse of Mary,
Blessed above all saints on high,
When the death-shades round us gather,
Teach, oh, teach us how to die.
Traditional Catholic Dedication
St. Joseph/Lent
Spiritual Goal (say this prayer as many times as possible)
St. Joseph, be the protector of our family
Activity Goal
Write your personal faith experience.
Make relationships more strong.
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Spiritual Communion Prayer
My Jesus, I believe that You are
present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my
soul. Since I cannot at this moment
receive You sacramentally, come at
least spiritually into my heart. I
embrace You as if You were already
there, and unite myself wholly to
You. Never permit me to be
separated from You. Amen.
Traditional Catholic Dedication
The Holy Eurcharist
Spiritual Goal (say this prayer as many times as possible)
O Sacrament Most Holy, O Sacrament Divine all praise and thanksgiving be every moment Thine.
Activity Goal
Sacrifice something you like for someone else, and think of the sacrificial love of Jesus in the Eucharist.
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Mary is the first
tabernacle. She is the one
who gave birth to He
Who is life. She fed Him
with her milk. Christ in
His agony on the Cross,
gave her as our mother.
In her month of May,
which is the month of allmothers as well, let us
accept and honor her as
our heavenly mother who
is the sure and easy way
to her Son and Our
Lord.
Prayer revealed by Our
Blessed Mother to
St. Gertrude the Great
Hail, Mary, White Lily of
the 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 souls with
effusions of divine grace.
Amen!
Traditional Catholic Dedication
The Blessed Virgin Mary
Spiritual Goal (say this prayer as many times as possible)
O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us.
Activity Goal
Do something special for mothers as they celebrate Mother’s day
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Prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
O MOST Holy Heart of Jesus, fountain of every blessing, I adore Thee, I love Thee and with a lively sorrow for my sins, I offer Thee this poor heart of mine. Make me humble, patient, pure, and wholly obedient to Thy will. Grant, good Jesus, that I may live in Thee and for Thee. Protect me in the midst of danger; comfort me in my afflictions; give me health of body, assistance in my temporal needs, Thy blessing on all that I do, and the grace of a holy death. Within Thy Heart I place my every care. In every need let me come to Thee with humble trust saying, ‘Heart of Jesus help me’. Amen.
Sacred Heart of Jesus, I love You. Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place my trust in You. Amen.
Traditional Catholic Dedication
Sacred Heart of Jesus
Spiritual Goal (say this prayer as many times as possible)
Sacred Heart of Jesus, I love You. Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place my trust in You. Amen.
Activity Goal
Do something special for fathers as they celebrate Father’s day.