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Thursday, October 26, 2023

Saint Michael Prayer


Michael Prayer, sought to counter darkness and defend the Church during turbulent times by praying the St. Michael Prayer after Mass. Originally abridged from Pope Leo XIII's more robust composition which he was compelled to pen after his troubling mystical experience with the “smoke of Satan,” this simple prayer creates dynamic spiritual protection and power, both in our own life and in the life of the Church.


Michael, as you point out, was never a human being. Like the other angels, he was created by God as a pure spirit — with intellect and will, but no physical body. The word “saint,” though, is derived from the Latin meaning “one who is holy,” and the holiness of Michael has long been recognized by the church.


Michael the Archangel, whom the faithful have long looked to for protection in times of peril. The patron of the military and police forces, St. Michael is a fierce warrior and defender of the children of God.
Times when we struggle to find the words asking for God's help. Turn to St. Michael whenever going through a “battle” of your own. Ask him to intercede on your behalf and protect you.


The sword and shield are used today to represent a cutting of cords or energies that no longer serve and protecting us from harm. Michael can help in healing and repairing our energies where trauma, grief, past lives or karmic debts are holding us back from our true potential in this life.


St. Michael promised that whoever would practice this devotion in his honor would have, when approaching Holy Communion, an escort of nine angels chosen from each of the nine Choirs.

Monday, October 9, 2023

A Prayer Against Financial Curses


A Prayer Against Financial Curses


This Prayer is from the Catholic Deliverance Prayer for the Laity by Father Ripperger


People: I invoke my natural law rights over my own property and finances. I lift any curses sent against me or my property or finances. I reject any sins that may have led to these curses coming against me and ask for God's forgiveness. I break any unholy bonds that allowed such curses to come upon me. I command the demons related to these curses to leave permanently and not be replaced by any other evil spirits. I ask the Blessed Virgin Mary to receive now the entire and full right of disposing of these goods according to God's holy will. May she cast out any and all evil spirits, sanctify our goods, protect them from any future evil action, and use them for the glory of God.
I, N_____, a faithless sinner, renew and ratify today the vows of my Baptism; I renounce forever Satan, his pomps and works; and I give myself entirely to Jesus Christ, the Incarnate Wisdom, to carry my cross after Him all the days of my life, and to be more faithful to Him than I have ever been before. In the presence of all the heavenly court I choose you, the Mother of God, this day for my Mother and Mistress. I deliver and consecrate to you, as your servant, my body and soul, my goods, both interior and exterior, and even the value of all my good actions, past, present and future; leaving to you the entire and full right of disposing of me, and all that belongs to me, without exception, according to your good pleasure, for the greater glory of God in time and in eternity.

Receive, O Blessed Virgin, this little offering of my servitude, in honor of and in union with, that subjection which the Eternal Wisdom deigned to have to your maternity; in homage to the power which both of you have over this poor sinner, and in thanksgiving for the privileges with which the Holy Trinity has favored you. I declare that I wish henceforth, as your true servant, to seek your honor and to obey you in all things. O admirable Mother, present me to your dear Son as His eternal servant, so that as He has redeemed me by you, by you He may receive me! O Mother of mercy, grant me the grace to obtain the true Wisdom of God; and for that end receive me among those whom you love and teach, whom you lead, nourish and protect as your children. O faithful Virgin, make me in all things so perfect a disciple, imitator and servant of the Incarnate Wisdom, Jesus Christ your Son, that I may attain, by your intercession and by your example, to the fullness of spiritual maturity in Jesus on earth and of His glory in Heaven. Amen.


[If a priest is present add the following:]
Priest: In the Most Holy Name of Jesus, by the authority of my priesthood, I invoke the keys of St. Peter and I ratify your breaking of each and every financial, business, property curse and all curses coming against you and your family affecting your livelihood, your property, your finances or any goods or any works. With that same authority, in Jesus’ name, I bind any evil spirits that may have attached themselves to you or harass you in any way as a result of these curses and I command them to leave you now and go immediately and directly to the foot of the cross for our Lord Jesus to deal with as he wills. Vade Retro Satanas. In the name of Jesus Christ leave them now. + Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen



Friday, October 6, 2023

LITANY TO THE SORROWFUL MOTHER



LITANY TO THE SORROWFUL MOTHER 


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 Ghost, Have mercy on us. 
Holy Trinity, One God, Have mercy on us.

Holy Mary, conceived without sin, Pray for us. 
Holy Mother of God, Pray for us. 
Mother of Christ, etc. 
Mother of Our Saviour Crucified, 
Mother most Sorrowful, 
Mother most tearful, 
Mother most afflicted, 
Mother most lonely, 
Mother most desolate, 
Mother pierced by the sword of sorrow, 
Queen of Martyrs, 
Comfort of the sorrowful, 
Help of the needy, 
Protectress of the forsaken, 
Support of widows and orphans, 
Health of the sick, 
Hope of the troubled, 
Haven of the ship-wrecked, 
Refuge of sinners, 
Hope of the despairing, 
Mother of mercy, 

Through thy poverty in the stable of Bethlehem, 
Through thy sorrow at the prophecy of Simeon, 
Through thy sad flight into Egypt, 
Through thy anxiety when seeking thy lost Child, 
Through thy grief when seeing thy Divine Son persecuted, 
Through thy fear and anxiety when Jesus was apprehended, 
Through thy pain caused by the treason of Judas and the denial of Peter, 
Through thy sad meeting with Jesus on the way of the Cross, 
Through the tortures of thy loving Heart at the Crucifixion of Jesus, 
Through thy agony at the death of Jesus, 
Through the sword of sorrow that pierced thy heart when the side of Jesus was transfixed by the lance, 
Through thy lamentations over the dead Body of thy Divine Son lying on thy bosom, 
Through thy deep mourning at His tomb, 
Through thy desolation after the burial of Jesus, 
Through the tears thou didst shed for thy beloved Son, 
Through thy wonderful resignation to the will of God in all thy sufferings, 

O Queen of peace, 
In all our tribulations, 
In our illnesses and pains, 
In our sorrows and afflictions, 
In our need and destitution, 
In our fears and dangers, 
In the hour of our death, 
On the Day of Judgment, 

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. 

Pray for us, O Sorrowful Virgin, 
That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. 

Let Us Pray .

We beseech Thee, O Lord Jesus Christ, let Thy Mother, the Blessed Virgin Mary, whose holy soul was pierced by a sword of sorrow at the hour of Thy passion, implore Thy mercy for us, both now and at the hour of our death, Who livest and reignest, world without end. 
Amen.

PRAYER OF ST. FRANCIS TO THE VIRGIN MARY



PRAYER OF ST. FRANCIS TO THE VIRGIN MARY

Hail, holy Lady, most holy Queen,
Mary, Mother of God, ever Virgin.
You were chosen by the Most High Father in heaven,
consecrated by Him, with His most Holy Beloved Son
and the Holy Spirit, the Comforter.

On you descended and still remains all the fullness of grace and every good.
Hail, His Palace.
Hail His Tabernacle.
Hail His Robe.
Hail His Handmaid.
Hail, His Mother.
and Hail, all holy Virtues, who, by grace and inspiration of the Holy Spirit,
are poured into the hearts of the faithful
so that from their faithless state,
they may be made faithful servants of God through you.

Monday, October 2, 2023

THE 3 MOST COMMON PRAYERS TO ARCHANGELS MICHAEL, GABRIEL and RAPHAEL




The three archangels most commonly invoked in prayers are Archangel Michael, Archangel Gabriel, and Archangel Raphael. Here are short prayers to each of them:


Archangel Michael:
"Archangel Michael, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen."

Archangel Gabriel:
"Archangel Gabriel, you are the messenger of God, who brought the good news of the birth of Jesus. We ask for your guidance and support in our lives. Help us to be messengers of love, hope, and joy. Amen."

Archangel Raphael:
"Archangel Raphael, the divine healer, we seek your assistance in times of physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. Guide us to the remedies and resources that will restore our well-being. Amen."

You can use these prayers to seek the intercession and assistance of these archangels in your life.

Prayers To Invoke the Intercession of Archangels Michael, Gabriel, Raphael




Here's a prayer that invokes the intercession of the three archangels, Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael:

"O Holy Archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael,
Heavenly messengers and defenders of the faithful,
We humbly gather in your presence and seek your aid.

Archangel Michael, the mighty protector,
Defend us in our battles against darkness and evil,
Guard us with your sword of truth and strength.

Archangel Gabriel, the messenger of God,
Help us to hear and understand the divine messages,
Guide us with your trumpet of inspiration and clarity.

Archangel Raphael, the healer of body and soul,
Bring your soothing and restorative touch,
Grant us the strength and health we need.

Together, O blessed Archangels, we beseech you,
Intercede on our behalf before the throne of the Almighty,
As we walk our earthly paths, protect and guide us always.

In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
Amen."

Feel free to use this prayer as a way to seek the collective guidance and protection of these three archangels in your life.