SAINT PADRE PIO - Feast Day/ Healing Prayer

HAPPY AND BLESSED FEAST DAY!

September 23

ST. "PADRE" PIO OF PIETRELCINA

Italian Priest, Miracle Worker, Mystic, Healer

PRAYER TO SAINT PADRE PIO

O glorious SAINT PIO OF PIETRELCINA, thou, who art a saint and my friend, comforter of my soul and help of this sinner, who in thy suffering keenly understands my own, to thee I consecrate myself and my loved ones; to thee I entrust my spirit, that thou makest it able to withstand all the tribulations of my heart; I beseech thee to present my soul to Our Lady of Grace so I may obtain from God, eternal salvation; I ask thee to intercede that I may obtain from Divine Goodness the grace of (STATE YOUR REQUEST), which I ardently desire. Take me under thy protection. Defend me from the onslaughts of the evil one. Above all, intercede with the Almighty to grant me the pardon for my sins and make me persevere on the right path. Amen.

(Say The GLORY BE prayer 3 times)

THE POWERFUL HEALING PRAYER BY ST. "PADRE" PIO 

HEAVENLY FATHER, I thank You for loving me. I thank You for sending Your Son, Our Lord JESUS CHRIST, to the world to save and to set me free. I trust in your power and grace that sustain and restore me.

 

LOVING FATHER, touch me now with Your healing hands, for I believe that Your Will is for me to be well in mind, body, soul and spirit. Cover me with the most precious blood of your Son,

our Lord, JESUS CHRIST from the top of my head to the soles of my feet. Cast anything that should not be in me. Root out any unhealthy and abnormal cells. Open any blocked arteries or veins and rebuild and replenish any damaged areas. Remove all inflammation and cleanse any infection by the power of JESUS' PRECIOUS BLOOD. Let the fire of Your healing love pass through my entire body to heal and make new any diseased areas so that my body will function the way you created it to function. Touch also my mind and my emotion, even the deepest recesses of my heart.

 

Saturate my entire being with Your presence, love, joy and peace and draw me ever closer to you every moment of my life. And FATHER, FILL ME WITH YOUR HOLY SPIRIT and empower me to do Your works so that my life will bring glory and honor to Your holy Name. I ask this in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

THE DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET

Introduction to the Divine Mercy Chaplet

The Divine Mercy Chaplet is a profound Christian prayer that has been cherished by millions around the world. It is a devotional practice rooted in the message of God's boundless mercy, as revealed to Saint Faustina Kowalska, a Polish nun and mystic in the early 20th century.

This prayer is a beautiful and heartfelt way to seek God's mercy, offer thanksgiving, and intercede for the needs of others. The Divine Mercy Chaplet can be prayed using Rosary beads or by counting on your fingers, making it accessible to people of all backgrounds and ages.

The chaplet consists of simple yet powerful prayers, including the "Our Father," the "Hail Mary," and a special invocation: "Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world."

During the recitation of these prayers, we meditate on the passion and sacrifice of Jesus Christ, trusting in His infinite mercy and love. The Divine Mercy Chaplet is often prayed for personal intentions, healing, forgiveness, and peace.

Join us in this spiritual journey of invoking God's mercy, for as Saint Faustina conveyed, "Jesus, I trust in You." It is an invitation to experience the depth of God's love and to share that love with the world.

So, whether you're new to this prayer or a long-time devotee, we invite you to join us in the Divine Mercy Chaplet, a prayer that reminds us of the extraordinary mercy that God offers to all who seek it.

Let's begin our prayerful journey together. 🙏🌟 and share to your family and friends. God bless you.

A Prayer to Saint Claire For Healing

A PRAYER TO ST. CLARE FOR HEALING

O Blessed Saint Clare, your life shines like a beacon and casts its light down the ages of the Church to guide the way to Christ. Look with compassion on the poor and humble who call on you for help. As you bow before your Eucharistic Lord in Heaven, speak to Him of my afflicted body and my broken spirit. Ask Him to heal me and to wash away my sins in his precious blood.

Holy and beloved saint, teach me to believe, as you did, that in the Blessed Eucharist I will find Jesus, who has only to say the word that I may be healed.

(Pause and reflect on the power of Jesus to heal us.)

Great servant of Christ, remember the needs of my family and all those I pray for. Defend us from everything that would threaten our Holy Catholic Faith. Hear the cry of the poor and make it a song of intercession rising from your pure heart to the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus, our healer, our Saviour, and our Lord.

Clare of Assisi

I Come, O Lord

I come, O Lord, unto Your sanctuary to see the life and food of my soul. As I hope in You, O Lord, inspire me with that confidence which brings me to Your holy mountain. Permit me, Divine Jesus, to come closer to You, that my whole soul may do homage to the greatness of Your majesty; that my heart, with its tenderest affections, may acknowledge Thine infinite love; that my memory may dwell on the admirable mysteries here renewed every day, and that the sacrifice of my whole being may accompany Thine.

Blessing

What you hold may you always hold.

What you do, may you always do and never abandon.

But with swift pace, light step and unswerving feet,

so that even your steps stir up no dust,

Go forward, the spirit of our God has called you.

Behold, Hold and Enfold

I behold the Lord.

I see His outstretched hands.

I see the blood from His wounds.

I see the love in the eyes of Jesus.

I see His gracious acceptance of me.

Image of St Clare of Assisi

Jesus has come out of the tomb –

He still has the scars, but now they are glorious, with the glory of heaven.

Still looking at the Lord, I reach out and touch Him.

I hold the Lord – and I am held in His love.

Love enfolds.

It is no longer I that live, but Christ that lives in me.

I am secure in the Lord.

I can look out, now, through the Lord’s eyes.

I can see the world as He created it, in His mercy,

I can see my sisters and brothers with His love,

and I can worship the Father through the eyes of the Son in the Love of the Holy Spirit.

(Prayers of St Clare of Assisi)

… St Clare of Assisi, Pray for Us …

O Glorious Saint Clare

God has given you the power of working miracles continually, and the favor of answering the prayers of those who invoke your assistance in misfortune, anxiety, and distress; we beseech you, obtain for us from Jesus, through Mary, His Blessed Mother, what we beg of you so fervently and hopefully, if it be for the greater honour and glory of God and for the good of our souls. Amen.

Saint Clare: Pray For Us

Be Our Light

Blessed Saint Clare, whose very name means light, illumine the darkness of our minds and hearts so that we might see what God wishes us to do and perform it with a willing and joyful heart. Before your birth, a Heavenly voice foretold that you would be a light illuminating the world. Be a light to us in the sorrows and anxieties of this earthy life, and lead us into the eternal light of our home in Heaven. Amen.

Intercession

God of mercy, You inspired Saint Clare with the love of poverty. By the help of her prayers may we follow Christ in poverty of spirit and come to the joyful vision of Your glory in the Kingdom of heaven. We ask this through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

Healing

O Blessed Saint Clare,

your life shines like a beacon

and cast its light down the ages of the Church

to guide the way of Christ.

Look with compassion on the poor and humble

who call on you for help.

As you bow before your Eucharistic Lord in Heaven,

speak to Him of my afflicted body and my broken spirit.

Ask Him to heal me and to wash away my sins

in His precious Blood.

Great Servant of Christ,

remember the needs of my family

and all those I pray for.

Defend us from everything

that would threaten our Holy Catholic faith.

Hear the cry of the poor

and make it a song of intercession,

rising from your poor heart

to the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus, our Healer,

our Savior, and our Lord.  Amen.

(Monasterio De Santa Clara)

… St Clare of Assisi, Pray for Us …

PRAYER TO ST. RITA FOR HEALING

Dear Saint Rita, model, wife and widow, you yourself suffered in a long illness showing patience out of love for God.

Teach us to pray as you did.

Many invoke you for help, full of confidence in your intercession.

Deign to come now to our aid for the relief and cure of (name).

To God all things are possible; may this healing give glory to the Lord.

Amen.

Ancient Prayer to Saint Joseph

Say for nine consecutive mornings for anything you may desire. It has seldom been known to fail.

According to the prayer booklet, Pietá, “this prayer was found in the fiftieth year of Our Lord Jesus Christ. In 1500’s it was sent by the Pope to Emperor Charles when he was going into battle.

Whoever reads this prayer or hears it or carries it, will never die a sudden death, nor be drowned, nor will poison take effect on them. They will not fall into the hands of the enemy nor be burned in any fire, nor will they be defeated in battle.”

Prayer For Virtues To Grow in Holiness

 Grow in Holiness Through this Prayer of Virtues by Saint Thomas Aquinas

If you want to grow in holiness try praying for virtues with this beautiful and humble prayer asking God for assistance by Saint Thomas Aquinas. He is one of the great teachers of the Church, and has been honored with the titles Doctor of the Church and Angelic Doctor.

Grow in Holiness with the Help of God
If you want to grow in holiness you must do two things, work at it, and ask for it. Praying for virtues is important in receiving grace to overcome your sinful habits. But you must also know what the Church teaches about virtue and try to amend your life for love of God and practice living virtuously. On our own we can never hope to change ourselves, but it is through the grace of God that we are able to grow in holiness. Try praying for virtues with this beautiful and humble prayer asking God for assistance by Saint Thomas Aquinas. He is a wonderful resource for us to learn about growing in virtue, and his many writings can teach us about our faith.

A Prayer to Acquire the Virtues by Saint Thomas Aquinas

O God, all-powerful and all-knowing,

without beginning and without end,

You Who are the source,

the sustainer,

and the rewarder of all virtues,

Grant that I may abide on the firm ground of faith,

be sheltered by an impregnable shield of hope,

and be adorned in the bridal garment of charity.

Grant that I may through justice be subject to You,

through prudence avoid the beguilements of the devil,

through temperance exercise restraint,

and through fortitude endure adversity with patience.

Grant that whatever good things I have,

I may share generously with those who have not

and that whatever good things I do not have,

I may request humbly from those who do.

Grant that I may judge rightly

the evil of the wrongs I have done

and bear calmly

the punishments I have brought upon myself,

and that I may never envy my neighbor’s possessions

and ever give thanks for Your good things.

Grant that I may always observe modesty in the way I dress,

the way I walk,

and the gestures I use,

restrain my tongue from frivolous talk,

prevent my feet from leading me astray,

keep my eyes from wandering glances,

shelter my ears from rumors,

lower my gaze in humility,

lift my mind to thoughts of heaven,

contemn all that will pass away,

and love You only.

Grant that I may subdue my flesh

and cleanse my conscience,

honor the saints and praise You worthily,

advance in goodness,

and end a life of good works with a holy death.

Plant deep in me, Lord,

all the virtues,

that I might be devout in divine matters,

discerning in human affairs,

and burdensome to no one in fulfilling my own bodily needs.

Grant to me, Lord,

fervent contrition,

pure confession,

and complete reparation.

Order me inwardly

through a good life,

that I might do what is right

and what will be meritorious for me

and a good example for others.

Grant that I may never crave to do things impulsively,

nor disdain to do what is burdensome,

lest I begin things before I should

or abandon them before finishing.

Amen.

I am all Thine Lord Jesus and all that I have is Thine through the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Amen

About Saint Thomas Aquinas

Born in 1225, Saint Thomas Aquinas was an Italian Dominican friar, philosopher, and Catholic priest. He is also honored as a Doctor of the Church. Thomas Aquinas has written extensively on how one can grow in holiness and on prayer. His works on faith and reason are invaluable resources for Christians. He is an immensely influential philosopher and theologian.

Saint Thomas Aquinas has many theological works and prayers that have enriched the faithful for nearly a millennia. During his life of nearly 50 years he had a deep profound love of Christ and worked to grow in holiness himself by praying for virtues and living the gospel teachings with discipline.

DEVOTION TO SAINT ANTHONY OF PADUA

 DEVOTION TO SAINT ANTHONY OF PADUA

MIRACLE OF SAINT ANTHONY

One miracle that is attributed to Saint Anthony during his lifetime was described as follows:

A certain inhabitant of Padua, called Peter, had a daughter whose name was Padovana. Although she was four years old, she was absolutely incapable of using her feet and moved like a reptile, crawling with the help of her hands. 

Furthermore, it was said that, since she suffered from epilepsy, she would often fall and roll around. When Saint Anthony was still alive, her father, as he carried her in his arms while walking through the city one day, met the saint and began to beg him to make the sign of the cross over his daughter.

The saintly father, admiring the man's faith, blessed her and sent her away. When the girl's father returned home, he made his daughter stand up on her feet. Supported by a footstool, she immediately began to walk about. Then, having taken away the footstool, her father gave her a cane. Indeed, walking about in the house, the girl always improved. 

At last, through the merits of most blessed Anthony, she healed completely and did not need any prop whatsoever. And, from that moment when she was blessed, she no longer suffered any illness or even the least falling sickness.

PRAYER TO ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA

O wonderful St. Anthony, glorious on account of the fame of thy miracles, and through the condescension of Jesus in coming in the form of a little child to rest in thine arms, obtain for me of His bounty the grace which I ardently desire from the depths of my heart . . . . Thou who were so compassionate toward miserable sinners, regard not the unworthiness of those who pray to thee, but the glory of God that it may once again be magnified by the granting of the particular request . . . . which I now ask for with persevering earnestness. 

Amen.

One Our Father, One Hail Mary, and Glory Be to the Father, in honor of Saint Anthony.

PRAYER DICTATED BY THE MOTHER OF GOD TO BLESSED ANNA MARIA TAIGI

ANNA MARIA TAIGI

SAINT

Anna Maria Taigi, born Anna Maria Giannetti, was an Italian Roman Catholic professed member from the Secular Trinitarians. She married Domenico Taigi, a brash and impulsive individual though devoted to his wife. Wikipedia

Born: May 28, 1769, Siena, Italy

Died: June 9, 1837, Rome, Italy

Patronage: Housewives; Mothers; Victims of verbal abuse; Victims of spousal abuse; Families; Trinitarian tertiaries

Beatified: 30 May 1920 by Pope Benedict XV

†PRAYER DICTATED BY THE MOTHER OF GOD TO BLESSED ANNA MARIA TAIGI†

Prostrate at thy holy feet, Great Queen of Heaven, I venerate thee with profoundest reverence, and acknowledge thee as the DAUGHTER of God the Father, the MOTHER of the Divine Word, and the SPOUSE of the Holy Ghost. Thou art the treasurer and the distributor of Their mercies. It is because of thy most pure heart, so full of charity, sweetness, and tenderness for sinners, that I call thee Mother of Divine Compassion. Wherefore I present myself to thee with great confidence, my most loving mother; I am in affliction and filled with anguish, and I pray thee to make me taste the truth of thy love by granting me the grace I ask of thee, if it be conformable to the Divine Will and good for my soul (Here name your petitions). I entreat thee to turn thy most pure eyes upon me and all belonging to me, especially those who have recommended themselves to my prayers. Behold the terrible war which the devil, the world, and the flesh wage against our souls, and how many of these souls perish.

Remember, O Most Tender Mother that we are all thy children, bought by the Precious Blood of thine only Son. Deign most ardently to pray the Blessed Trinity to grant me the grace always to vanquish the devil, the world, and all my bad passions, that grace by which the just are sanctified yet more, sinners reclaimed, heresies destroyed, infidels enlightened, Jews converted. Ask, most loving mother, this grace through the infinite goodness of the Most High God, by the merits of thy Most Holy Son, by the milk with which thou didst nourish Him, by the devotedness with which thou didst serve Him, by the love wherewith thou didst love Him, by the tears which thou didst shed, by the sorrow thou didst experience in His most Sacred Passion. Obtain for me this great gift, that the whole world may form one only people, and one only Church, which may render glory, honour, and thanksgiving to the Blessed Trinity and to thee who art the mediatrix. May this grace be accorded to me by the POWER of the FATHER, the WISDOM of the SON, and the VIRTUE of the HOLY GHOST. Amen.

Mother, behold the extreme peril of thy children. Mother, who can do all things, have pity on us. Virgo potens, ora pro nobis. Three Ave Marias. Eternal Father, increase ever more in the hearts of the faithful devotion to Mary Thy Daughter. Eternal Son, increase ever more in the hearts of the faithful devotion to Mary Thy Mother. Eternal Spirit, increase ever more in the hearts of the faithful devotion to Mary Thy Spouse. 'Gloria Patri.'

- From the life of Blessed Anna Maria Taigi by Edward Thompson, "Having seen in the mysterious sun the loss of many souls, Anna Maria had been interceding fervently with the Blessed Virgin for their salvation, when the Mother of God was pleased to dictate to her this prayer." Cardinal Pedicini himself took this prayer to the Sovereign Pontiff, Pius VII, who, by a rescript of the 6th March, 1809, granted an indulgence of a hundred days, to be gained for every recital, with a plenary indulgence once a month on the usual conditions."

I didn't get anything I wanted - I got everything I needed! God heard my prayers

 Prayer of St. Teresa of Calcutta.

I asked God to take away my pride, and God said no. He said that pride is not taken away - it is denied.  I asked God to heal my bedridden daughter. God told me no. Her soul is safe, but her body will still die.  I asked God to give me patience, and God said no. He said that patience comes as a result of trials - it is not given, but deserved.  I asked God to give me happiness, and God said no. He said that he gives a blessing, and whether I am happy or not is up to me.  I asked God to protect me from the pain, and God said no. He said that suffering distracts a person from worldly worries and leads to Him.  I asked God for my spirit to grow, and God said no. He said that the spirit must grow on its own.  I asked God to teach me to love all people as He loves me. Finally, the Lord said, you understood that you had to ask.  I asked for patience, and God sent me trials to harden me.  I asked for wisdom, and God sent me problems to think about.  I asked for courage - and God sent me dangers.  I asked for love - and God sent the unfortunate who needed my help.  I asked for blessings - and God gave me opportunities.  I didn't get anything I wanted -  I got everything I needed!  God heard my prayers.

Say this prayer to Saint Monica for Conversion of husband and son and other personal intentions

PRAYERS TO ST. MONICA

Dear St. Monica, troubled wife and mother, many sorrows pierced your heart during your lifetime. Yet, you never despaired or lost faith. With confidence, persistence, and profound faith, you prayed daily for the conversion of your beloved husband, Patricius, and your beloved son, Augustine; your prayers were answered. Grant me that same fortitude, patience, and trust in the Lord. Intercede for me, dear St. Monica, that God may favorably hear my plea for(mention request here...)and grant me the grace to accept His Will in all things, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.

God of mercy, comfort those in sorrow, the tears of Saint Monica moved you to convert her son Saint Augustine to the faith of Christ. By their prayers, help us to turn from our sins and to find your loving forgiveness. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.