Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Prayer to Heal And Protect the World from Covid 19 Pandemic


Father God Almighty,
We know You are faithful to Your promises.You will not leave us, nor forsake us. 

Now that we are facing a global crisis 
related to the spread of the COVID-19 virus, 
we are humbled and eager that You hear our prayers.

We bring to You the people 
who have been ill because of this virus. 
May You heal them immediately, 
restore their strength. 
Protect nurses, doctors and other people who take care of the sick, 
give them a strong body so that 
they will not get any disease. 
Strengthen them in times when they are tired and 
comfort them in times when they are discouraged. 

Please give intelligence and clarity 
to the leaders of our country. 
Help them to decide according to Your will, 
for the good of the majority. 

Please take care of our compatriots who have lost their jobs. May help reach them and may they be 
able to cross their daily lives.

We thank the people You continue to use 
to extend help to those most in need in various ways. 
It is up to you to bless them. 
Also to the people who continue to bring 
the services we need while we stay inside our homes, 
please take care of them. 

We pray for Your action so that the spread 
of this virus can be stopped completely. 
We hope and pray that vaccine and cure 
will be discovered  soon for this disease. 

We leave our worries and anxieties to You. 
Because You alone can give us peace and quiet, 
no matter what happens in our environment. 

In You we entrust our lives, our household, 
our countrymen, and our country the Philippines. 

This is our sincere prayer, Amen.

Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Talk To Jesus In The Blessed Sacrament Now, Say this Prayer To Him And Receive His Blessings



PRAYER TO JESUS BEFORE THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

         "Jesus, each time I look at the Sacred Host, Sanctify my eyes, that they may close more and more to all that is merely earthly.
       Jesus, each time I look at the Sacred Host, send a ray of Divine Light into my Soul, that I may better know You and myself.
           Jesus, each time I look at the Sacred Host, send a flame of Divine Love into my heart to consume everything in it displeasing to You and to set it all on fire with Your Love.
          Now and in Eternity may my only desire be to contemplate the infinite Beauty of Your Divine countenance which Delights the Angel's. Amen."

SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY AND TO OTHERS AND BE BLESSED 

Where Do Aborted Babies Souls Go? Say This Prayer For Aborted Babies


Prayer For The Aborted Babies


Our Lord Jesus To Barnabas (29 July 1998) :
"Today the blood of innocent children has filled heaven. Their number is too great, too great . . . the wrath of the Eternal Father is about to fall on mankind...Their blood disturbs My Agonizing Heart and increases My agony...Through this prayer, large numbers of innocent unborn babies will be saved. Pray it daily and make it known to the world. Anyone who teaches it will not be lost. Innocent souls in heaven will not let them become lost. I, with My Love and Mercy, will protect them from falling into mortal sin."


Heavenly Father, Your love is eternal. In Your ocean of love, You saved the world through Your only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ. Now look at Your only Son on the Cross Who is constantly bleeding for love of His people, and forgive Your world. Purify and baptize aborted children with the Precious Blood and water from the Sacred Side of Your Son, Jesus Christ, Who hung dead on the Cross for their salvation; in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May they, through the holy death of Jesus Christ, gain everlasting life, through His wounds be healed and through His Precious Blood be freed. There to rejoice with the saints in heaven.
Amen.
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Sunday, July 26, 2020

Say This Prayer To Honor Saint Anne For A Special Protection and Intentions


Saint Anne is patroness of unmarried women, housewives, women in labor or who want to be pregnant, grandmothers, and educators. She is also a patroness of horseback riders, cabinet-makers and miners.

Feast Day: July 26

Prayer in Honor of Saint Anne

O Glorious St. Anne, you are compassionate toward those in need who invoke your heavenly intercession. Burdened with life’s difficulties, I place myself before you, and ask that you assist me with the petitions and intentions I now recommend to your special protection.
(Here mention your requests.)
Place my concerns before Our Lord Jesus Christ, and seek the loving aid of your
daughter, the Blessed Virgin Mary. Please continue interceding for me until my requests are granted.
Above all, obtain for me the grace of one day seeing Almighty God face to face, with you and Mary and all the saints, honoring and praising God through all eternity.
Pray for us, good St. Anne. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Gracious God, who chose St. Anne to bring into the world the mother of Your only Son. Mercifully grant to us who devoutly honor her memory, the grace of happiness in this life, and the joy of life with You for all eternity. Amen. 

If You Are A Grandparent, Say This Prayer To Saint Anne For Blessings


Grandparent’s Prayer to Saint Anne

O Good Saint Anne, help me to recognize the great dignity of being a grandparent. Direct my paths to understand and experience all the graces God wishes for me in this vital role within my family.
When all is well, grant that I may fully share in the joys and accomplishments of all my loved ones. When life is difficult, lead me to be a source of encouragement, support and hope for everyone. During times of illness and suffering, give me the strength to guide my family to firmly trust in God’s loving care and kindness.
As you did, Saint Anne, help me to know and practice all the ways God wishes for me to be an encouraging presence of faith, charity and unity within my family. Watch over and protect me, my children and my grandchildren. Inspire us to lead good and virtuous lives.
Through the intercession of Jesus and Mary, I ask for God’s continued blessings on my family, that dedicated to God’s service on earth, all the members of my family may one day share together in the eternal happiness of God’s unending love in Heaven. Amen.

Friday, July 24, 2020

Prayer For The Families Of Those Who Died From Covid19


As more people are infected and died of Covid 19, the bereaved families of the victims needs prayers while they mourn for the death of their loved ones. We offer this prayer for them at this moment of their sorrow.

Heavenly Father, 

the Beginning and the End of all things. 
I humbly beg You, Lord God, of all Consolation, to grant all the families that are in mourning and in pain over the deaths of their loved ones as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. Grant them the Fortitude to bear their exits.

Eternal Rest Grant Unto the Souls of the departed, and let Your Perpetual Light shine upon them.
Grant this through Jesus Christ, Who is the Life and Resurrection.

Our Lady, Queen of all Souls, pray for us. Amen
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CATHOLIC INSPIRATIONS OVERLOAD: God, Teach Us The Brevity Of Life

CATHOLIC INSPIRATIONS OVERLOAD: God, Teach Us The Brevity Of Life: Almighty Father, teach us the brevity of life, so we may grow in wisdom.  Psalms 90:12

Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Devoutly Recite This Prayer 10 Times To Receive Indulgences


PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN IN HONOR OF ST. ANNE

Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. 
Thy grace be with me. 
Blessed art thou among women, 
and blessed be St. Anne, thy mother, 
from whom thou didst proceed without stain of sin, 
O Virgin Mary! 
Of thee was born Jesus Christ, 
Son of the living God. Amen. 

(100 days Ind.) [Pius VII, by a decree dated January 10, 1815, grants in perpetuity 100 days’ indulgence to those who shall devoutly recite this prayer, and a plenary indulgence on July 26th, the Feast of St. Anne, to all those who shall have recited it at least ten times each month.]


A Prayer of St. Bernard of Clairvaux To The Blessed Virgin



A Prayer of St. Bernard of Clairvaux

O Blessed Virgin, 
Grant that we may come 
To Thy Son through Thee, 
Who hast found grace, engendered life, 
And Thou art the Mother of salvation. 
Grant that He may receive us through Thee, 
He to whom we were given through Thee. 
May Thy wholesomeness 
Excuse our corruption before Him; 
May Thy humility, so agreeable to God, 
Obtain pardon for our vanity; 
May the abundance of Thy charity 
Cover the multitude of our sins; 
And may Thy glorious fruitfulness, 
Cause in us the fruitfulness of merit.

Oh, our Sovereign Lady, 
Our Mediatrix, our Advocate: 
Reconcile us with Thy Son; 
Recommend us to Thy Son; 
Present us to Thy Son! 
O Blessed Virgin, 
Through the grace which 
Thou hast found before God, 
Through the favor which Thou didst merit, 
Through the mercy which He hast granted Thee, 
Grant that He, who, through Thee 
Deigned to partake of our infirmity and misery, 
May make us, through Thee, 
Share in His glory and beatitude: 
Jesus Christ, Thy Son and Our Lord, 
Who is above all, God blessed forever and ever. 
Amen.

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Ask The Help Of Saint Jude When You Are In A Financial Crisis, Powerful Aid In Desperate Cases



Prayer To Saint Jude  for Financial Help


Saint Jude Thaddeus,
Apostle of Christ and glorious Martyr,
great intercessor in all difficult problems.

Today I turn to you with great faith
to ask for your generous assistance
for I am afflicted and tormented
by the lack of economic means.

You who are my beloved saint,
my blessed patron and noble protector
welcome my soul and my body, 
my mind and heart;
I, humbly, prostrated before you, I ask
by the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary,
that you cast me a compassionate glance
and despise not my heartfelt prayer,
so my confidence be not in vain.

You who, in addition to a singular love, 
were united with links of kinship 
to the Divine Redeemer Jesus Christ, 
source of all good and 
are a powerful aid of the desperate. 

Pray for me my patron saint, my aid,
so that, assisted by your precious intercession,
I may receive a prompt and efficacious solution 
for my overwhelming needs.

Make it so that I can obtain urgently, 
needed cash to meet all my expenses, 
payments, debts, and 
have peace of mind and tranquillity.

Make it so, I beg you, 
with the certainty of being heard,
that I obtain what I need so much:

(Ask for everything that you want to attain)

Blessed Saint Jude,
I honor you with special affection and devotion, 
hand me the presence and strength of God.

Protect me in all circumstances,
may your help and consolation never cease.

Obtain for me by the grace of the Lord Jesus, Mary and Joseph, deliverance, prosperity, work and health; 
make it so that well-being is installed in my home.

As an expression of my affection and gratitude,
I promise you, I will promote 
an authentic devotion to you
and already from this moment,
I infinitely give you thanks 
for all your favors.
So be it.

Pray the Apostle's Creed, three (3) Our Fathers, three (3) Hail Marys and three (3) Glorias

Pray these prayers for three consecutive days.

May God bless you abundantly in His rich love and kindness!

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Monday, July 20, 2020

A Prayer To Our Lady of Mount Carmel


A Prayer To Our Lady of Mount Carmel

A Prayer to the Blessed Virgin
(Never Found to Fail)

O Most beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother.

O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart, to succour me in this necessity; there are none that can withstand your power.

O, show me herein you are my Mother. O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. (say 3 times)

Sweet Mother, I place this cause in your hands. (say 3 times)

Friday, July 17, 2020

Ask The Blessed Blessed Virgin Mary To Protect You From All Evil With This Powerful Prayer


SAINT JOHN VIANNEY PRAYER OF PROTECTION TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

Marian Prayer written by the Curé of Ars:

O most holy Virgin, Mary, who evermore stands before the most holy Trinity, and to whom it is granted at all times to pray for us to your most beloved Son; pray for in all my necessities; help me, protect me, and obtain for me the pardon of all my sins. Help me especially at my last hour; and when I can no longer give any sign of the use of reason, then encourage me, make the sign of the cross for me, and fight for me against the enemy. Make in my name a profession of faith; favor me with a testimony of my salvation, and never let me despair of the mercy of God. Help me to overthrow the tempting enemy.

When I can no longer say: “Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, I place my soul in your hands,” I ask you to say it to me; when I can longer hear human words of consolation, comfort me. Leave me not before I have been judged, and if I have to atone for my sins in purgatory, pray for me earnestly; and admonish my friends to procure for me a speedy enjoyment of the blessed vision of God. Lessen my sufferings, deliver me speedily, and lead my soul into heaven with you: that, united with all the elect, I may there bless and praise my God and you for all eternity.

Amen.

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St. John Vianney was asked once how long he loved Our Lady, his response, “I loved her almost before I could know her.”

" Happy is he who lives and dies under the protection of the Blessed Virgin.”

-- Saint John Vianney

Wednesday, July 15, 2020


PRAYER OF SOLACE

May Christ support us all the day long, till the shadows lengthen, and the evening comes, and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over and our work is done. Then in his mercy may he give us a safe lodging, and holy rest and peace at the last. Amen.

Sunday, July 12, 2020

STOP AND PRAY THIS POWERFUL PRAYER TO SAINT BENEDICT FOR PROTECTION

Stop whatever you are doing and pray this powerful prayer now

A PRAYER TO SAINT BENEDICT FOR PROTECTION

Dear Saint Benedict, I thank God for showering you with His grace to love Him above all else and to establish a monastic rule that has helped so many of His children live full and holy lives. Through the cross of Jesus Christ, I ask you to please intercede that God might protect me, my loved ones, my home, property, possessions, and workplace today and always by your holy blessing, that we may never be separated from Jesus, Mary, and the company of all the blessed. Through your intercession may we be delivered from temptation, spiritual oppression, physical ills, and disease. Protect us from drug and alcohol abuse, impurity and immorality, objectionable companions, and negative attitudes. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

The Magnificat




Magnificat is also called Canticle of Mary or Ode of the Theotokos, in Christianity, the hymn of praise by Mary, the mother of Jesus, found in Luke 1:46–55... In Scripture, the hymn is found after the jubilant meeting of Mary, pregnant with Jesus, and her relative Elizabeth, pregnant with St. John the Baptist.The Magnificat, or the Canticle of Mary, is the song that Mary prayed while visiting Elizabeth.

It is also known as the Canticle of Mary in the Liturgy of the Hours, a special collection of scripture readings, psalms, and hymns that constitute what is known as the prayer of the church. It can be recited as well as sung.

The Magnificat provides great material for meditation on the Visitation, the second Joyful Mystery of the Rosary.Mary, in hastening to help her cousin, is focused on service to others. In this way she glorifies the Lord in reflecting by becoming the Mother of God she will help Him redeem us for our salvation in His Passion!

The Magnificat
My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior; Because He has regarded the lowliness of His handmaid; for behold, henceforth all generations shall call me blessed; Because He who is mighty has done great things for me, and Holy is His Name; And His mercy is from generation to generation on those who fear Him. He has shown might with His arm, He has scattered the proud in the conceit of their heart. He has put down the mighty from their thrones, and has exalted the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty. He has given help to Israel, His servant, mindful of His mercy - Even as He spoke to our father - to Abraham and to his posterity forever.

Saturday, July 11, 2020

The Angelus


The Angelus 


In the Name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. AMEN.

V. The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary, R. And she conceived of the Holy Spirit.
Hail Mary, etc...
V. Behold the handmaid of the Lord.
R. Be it done unto me according to Your Word.
Hail Mary, etc...
V. And the Word was made flesh, R. And dwelt among us.
Hail Mary, etc...
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 You, O Lord, Your Grace into our hearts; that as we have known the incarnation of Christ, your Son by the message of an angel, so by His passion and cross we may be brought to the glory of His Resurrection.
Through the same Christ, our Lord.
AMEN.

Anima Christi


Anima Christi

Authored By: St. Ignatius of Loyola

Soul of Christ, sanctify me. 
Body of Christ, save me. 
Blood of Christ, inebriate me. 
Water from the side of Christ, wash me. 
Passion of Christ, strengthen me. 
O good Jesus, hear me. 
Within Thy wounds hide me. 
Separated from Thee let me never be. 
From the malignant enemy, defend me. 
At the hour of death, call me. 
And close to Thee bid me. 
That with Thy saints I may be Praising Thee, forever and ever. Amen.

Wednesday, July 8, 2020

Find Hope And Healing, Pray Now this Miracle Healing Prayer to Saint Roch

 Roch or Rocco was a Catholic saint, a confessor whose death is commemorated on 16 August and 9 September in Italy; he is specially invoked against the plague. Wikipedia

The plague disappeared everywhere he went.

According to the Catholic Encyclopedia, he “devoted himself to the plague-stricken, curing them with the sign of the cross. He next visited Cesena and other neighboring cities and then Rome. Everywhere the terrible scourge disappeared before his miraculous power.”
He eventually contracted the plague himself, but after retreating to the forest, he was also cured from the disease.
After his death, St. Roch’s intercession was invoked when a plague struck Germany in the 15th century.

PRAYER TO SAN ROQUE

(Patron Saint of Plague & Disease)

O Blessed St Roch, Patron of the sick, have pity on those who lie upon a bed of suffering.
Your power was so great when you were in this world, that by the sign of the Cross, many were healed of their diseases.
Now that you are in heaven, your power is no less. Offer to God our sighs and tears and obtain for us the physical and spiritual health we seek:
(Share your request…)
This we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
St Roch: Pray for us, that we may be relieved from all diseases of body and soul. (Repeat 3 times)
Lord Jesus, may thy will be done.
Say: Our FatherHail MaryGlory be
… St Roch, Pray for Us …

Monday, July 6, 2020

Meditations On The Mysteries Of The Holy Rosary



The Rosary is most effective when we meditate on the mysteries. Below are some thoughts to help in your own prayer.

JOYFUL MYSTERIES

The Annunciation – Fruit of Humility

Mary said yes. God was asking a great amount of her. She could face disapproval. Joseph could abandon her. She might not be believed. Mary risked a lot because she had faith in God’s goodness. I imagine her kneeling in wonderment at the angel Gabriel, his hands encompassing hers, his forehead pressed against hers as he tells her of God’s great plan. She whispers “yes” knowing that her life is forever changed and possibly going to be much harder. She allows God’s will to be done and with that fiat the salvation of the world is set in motion. I pray that I can put God’s will before my own.

The Visitation – Love of Neighbor

Newly pregnant, Mary walks several days to visit her cousin Elizabeth.  She is greeted with great joy and exclaims her Magnificat. While knowing that all will call her blessed, she spends several months serving Elizabeth. I imagine her performing the tasks of life so that Elizabeth, in her third trimester when the physical burden of pregnancy is greatest, can rest. Despite her own possible exhaustion and morning sickness, she serves her cousin. I imagine them at the end of the day sitting together and sharing their feelings about these two miraculous babies. I pray that I can serve as Mary did.

The Nativity – Poverty of Spirit

Mary and Joseph are far from home and she is about to give birth. They find nowhere to stay. Rather than panicking, they rely on God who leads them to a safe, warm place for his son’s birth. I imagine their worry but also their sense of calm. They know God cares for them and he will not abandon them on this holy journey.  As the angels announce Jesus’ birth and the shepherds come to pay him homage, Mary and Joseph are surrounded by God’s love. I pray for the grace to depend on God completely.

Presentation in the Temple – Obedience

Mary and Joseph obey the law and bring their newborn son to the temple and offer a sacrifice. There they meet Simeon who has waited many years to meet the Messiah. I imagine Simeon gazing at Jesus.  The Christ for whom he has waited has arrived just as God promised. He raises his eyes to heaven in thanks. He also warns Mary that her own heart will be pierced. She continues to trust God, not knowing what lies ahead. I pray for trust in God’s plan and patience in waiting for it to unfold.

Finding Jesus in the Temple – Piety

After not knowing where he was for three days, Mary and Joseph find Jesus in the temple. I imagine the fear they felt when they realized Jesus was not with them as they returned from Jerusalem.  I imagine how scared they felt as they looked for him and the increasing anxiety they experience as time passed.  At last they find him in his father’s home. What relief and joy. We look for Jesus too and we can always find him in church. He is there waiting for us. I pray that I will not find reasons to avoid visiting Jesus regularly.

LUMINOUS MYSTERIES

Baptism of Jesus – Openness to the Holy Spirit

Though Jesus is without original sin, John baptizes him and God announces that Jesus is his son and he is pleased. I imagine standing in that cool river, feeling the water rush past me. The sounds of the crowd are muffled as my head goes below the surface.  I imagine hearing God’s great voice proclaiming he is pleased with his son. I desire God to be pleased with me too, and pray that I can accept the movement of the Holy Spirit in my life.

Wedding at Cana – Jesus Through Mary

It is here Jesus’ public life is put into motion. I imagine Mary noticing that the wine is running out and hearing her ask Jesus for help, confident in his assistance. His respect for Mary is so high, he performs his first miracle at her request. Her command, “Do whatever he tells you” is for us too. The wine stewards listen and water is turned into wine. When we pray the Rosary she intercedes with her Son on our behalf. I pray to grow closer to Jesus with Mary’s help.

Proclamation of the Kingdom – Repentance

Jesus went about the land preaching the coming of the kingdom of heaven. He healed the sick and cast out demons. I imagine the awe of the people watching this man proclaim the importance of repenting of our sins as he healed people of their paralysis or leprosy. He preached about love and forgiveness. We too need healing and repentance. I pray for the ability to be humbly and genuinely sorry for my sins against others and against the God who loves me and made me.  

The Transfiguration – Desire for Holiness

Peter, James and John accompany Jesus up Mount Tabor where Jesus is transformed before them in glorious light and Moses and Elijah appear. Peter desires to build tents for them so they may stay.  God again proclaims pleasure in Jesus, his beloved Son and tells them to listen to him. I imagine the disciples seeing Jesus with the prophets of the past and hearing God’s voice. They received a beautiful gift from God and comforting words from Jesus to not be afraid. I pray for the desire to spend time with Christ thinking about his message and striving for holiness.

Institution of the Eucharist – Eucharistic Adoration

Jesus gives us the greatest of gifts in his presence in the Eucharist—body, blood, soul and divinity. I imagine the disciples hearing these words of the New Covenant and the directive to do this in his remembrance. We reflect on this at every Mass as we genuflect before the tabernacle. We are also invited to visit Jesus in adoration. It takes great faith to believe in the Real Presence. I pray for the grace to have that faith, to seek him in adoration and surrender myself humbly to his service.  

SORROWFUL MYSTERIES

The Agony in the Garden – conformity to God’s will

Jesus knows torture and death lie ahead and he prays that the cup will pass.  He also prays God’s will be done. In his agony, he carries the weight of our sins so that we may be saved. I imagine the courage it took to give himself to God’s plan. We too suffer and while we may pray the suffering will end, we are given support from Our Lord to endure, as Jesus received strength from the angel in the garden. I pray for the courage to conform to God’s will especially when it may be difficult.

The Scourging at the Pillar – Mortification

Jesus is brutally tortured to near death. Scourging was more than mere beating; it involved using instruments to inflict the most pain and blood loss possible without actually killing. Jesus was beaten for our sins. His mother watched as her son’s blood spilled on the ground. I imagine the horror she felt watching her precious child be brutalized, and how hard it must have been to not run to his rescue. I pray for forgiveness for my sins, the sins that contributed to the torture of my Lord.

The Crowning with Thorns – Moral Courage

Jesus is stripped, clothed with a scarlet robe and crowned with thorns. He is mocked and spit upon by the soldiers. The people demand his crucifixion. Despite his innocence, he does not defend himself. He is strong in the face of hatred. I imagine his sadness at the people’s ignorance, his sorrow at their contempt. I pray for courage to defend God’s truth and strength to withstand the criticism and hatred of others.  

The Carrying of the Cross – Patience

Jesus’ humiliation continues as he carries the Cross he will be crucified on through the town and people continue to mock him. I imagine the pain of the heavy wood against his back, rubbing against the open wounds from the scourging, the hot sun on him, the thirst, and hunger. I imagine his grief at seeing Mary, knowing she is watching her son die. Jesus is patient in enduring this suffering for us. I pray for more forgiveness, knowing my sins add to the weight of that Cross. I pray for patience in my own times of difficulty.

The Crucifixion – Salvation

Jesus arrives and is nailed to the cross. As he hangs, slowly dying, he is comforted by the presence of Mary, her sister, John and Mary Magdalene.  Mary is strong. She has watched him suffer and now die and she never leaves him. I imagine her heartache.  In his words to Mary, “Woman, behold, your son” all of us are entrusted to her love. I pray in thanksgiving for Christ’s suffering and sacrifice so that I may be saved.

GLORIOUS MYSTERIES

The Resurrection – Faith

Jesus did as he foretold, he rose from death, thus securing for us everlasting life in heaven with him and his father. The women who went to visit him are greeted by an angel who gives them this good news. They see him on their way to Galilee and he tells them to tell the disciples of his resurrection. I imagine the joy they feel when they see the one they love living again, the celebration of the disciples and Mary when they are able to touch him and talk to him. I pray for faith that I too may one day be with Jesus in heaven.  

The Ascension – Hope

As Jesus ascends to heaven he tells his followers to go and make disciples. He sends them to the world to share his story and he promises he will always be with them. I imagine their surprise to see him lifted up and away to the clouds and their wonderment as all that occurred. I imagine them considering what will happen next and how they will do as he told them. They are filled with hope and maybe fear. I pray for hope when I don’t know the way forward or when times seem dark.

The Coming of the Holy Spirit – Wisdom

The apostles and Mary are hiding in the upper room in fear of the future. When the Holy Spirit, the Advocate Jesus said he would send, comes to them they are filled with the gifts they need to go out into the world: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. We receive these same gifts at our baptism and confirmation. I pray that I can use these gifts to share the love of Jesus and the story of his good news.

The Assumption of Mary – Devotion to Mary

Mary is taken to heaven to her rightful place with Jesus where she intercedes for us in prayer. I imagine her excitement at being with her son again, and her pleasure at being in heaven with God.  I pray for her intercession and help in growing closer to Jesus, while asking her to help me love him more. She will keep pointing the way toward her son.

The Coronation of Mary – Eternal Happiness

Mary is the Queen of Heaven and Earth. She listened to God’s will and stayed true to his plan for her life. Mary was not spared suffering but her reward in heaven is great. She is our queen too, and if asked she will help us in all facets of our life.  I imagine her lovingly looking down at us and her happiness at our requests for help. I pray for her humility, patience, and trust.

Sunday, July 5, 2020

How to Pray the Rosary

How to Pray the Rosary

How to Pray the Rosary

On the 5 decades (sets of 10 beads) of a rosary, we pray and meditate on the corresponding set of 5 Mysteries from the Joyful Mysteries, the Sorrowful Mysteries, the Glorious Mysteries, or the Luminous Mysteries.
2. Say the "Our Father."
3. Say three "Hail Marys."
5. Announce the First Mystery; then say the "Our Father."
6. Say ten "Hail Marys," while meditating on the Mystery.
7. Say the "Glory be to the Father." After each decade say the following prayer requested by the Blessed Virgin Mary at Fatima: "O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to Heaven, especially those in most need of Thy mercy."
8. Announce the Second Mystery: then say the "Our Father".Repeat 6 and 7 and continue with the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Mysteries in the same manner.
9. Say the 'Hail, Holy Queen' on the medal after the five decades are completed.

Daily Mystery Meditations

The Mysteries traditionally adhere to certain days of the week.

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