Prayer for the Souls

Eternal Rest

Eternal rest grant unto them, o Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them;
may they rest in peace.

Amen.

The Miraculous Medal of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception

Mary speaks to Catherine, saying, "Have a medal struck upon this model. Those who wear it will receive great graces, especially if they wear it around their neck."

  "OH Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee..." 🙏 

November 27 is the feast day Of the Immaculate Conception, popularly known by Catholics the world over as the Miraculous Medal.

The front of the medal depicts Mary standing on a globe, with the head of a serpent beneath her feet. Circling the oval-shaped medal is the signature, "O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee." On the reverse, 12 stars surround a large "M," from which a cross arises. Below the "M," the medal depicts two flaming hearts. The left heart, circled with thorns, represents Jesus. The right heart, pierced by a sword, symbolizes Mary.

The extraordinary story begins on the night of July 18, 1830, when a mysterious child awakens Sr. Catherine Laboure. The child leads her to the convent's chapel. There, Sr. Catherine sees the Virgin Mary sitting in a chair. She kneels beside Mary and rests her hands in the Virgin's lap. The two speak for several hours. During the conversation, Mary promises she will return and give the young nun "a mission." The child leads Catherine back to her bed. Catherine hears the clock strike 2 a.m., July 19.
A little more than four months later, Sr. Catherine learns what Mary wants.

During her evening meditation on Nov. 27, 1830, Catherine has a vision of Mary standing in a position similar to the depiction on the medal. Later, the vision changes to include the inscription found on the front side of the medal.

Mary speaks to Catherine, saying, "Have a medal struck upon this model. Those who wear it will receive great graces, especially if they wear it around their neck."

It was as Mary said. The medal's effects were immediate.

Quality of Our Lady As Illustrated by the Medal
• Mother - Her open arms, the "recourse" we have in her.
• Immaculate - The words, "conceived without sin."
• Assumed into Heaven - She stands on the globe.
• Mediatrix - Rays from her hands symbolizing "graces."
• Our Protection - Crushes the serpent (Gn 3:15).

The Reverse Side
• A cross-and-bar surmounts a large, bold "M."
• 12 stars disperse around the perimeter.
• Two hearts are depicted underneath the "M," the left lapped with a crown of thorns, the right skewed by a sword. From each, a flame emanates from the top. Again, employing a grid analysis, we can see how the reverse-side design contains great symbolism reflecting major tenets of the Catholic faith.
Design Element and its Catholic Meaning.

PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL

Virgin Mother of God, Mary Immaculate,

we unite ourselves to you under your title of

Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal.

May this medal be for each one of us

a sure sign of your motherly affection for us and a

constant reminder of our filial duties towards you.

While wearing it, may we be blessed by your loving protection

and preserved in the grace of your Son.

Most powerful Virgin, Mother of our Savior,

keep us close to you every moment of our lives

so that like you we may live and act

according to the teaching and example of your Son.

Obtain for us, your children, the grace of a happy death

so that in union with you we may enjoy

the happiness of heaven forever.

Amen.

O Mary, conceived without sin,

pray for us who have recourse to you.

All Souls Day Novena

 

All Souls Novena

(October 24 to November 1)

Recite the Holy Rosary. Then Say this Novena prayer once a day for nine days, starting on the 24th of October until the eve of All Souls Day.

O God, the Creater and Redeemer of all the faithful, grant to the souls of Thy servants and handmaids departed, the remission of all their sins; that through pious supplications they may obtain the pardon they have always desired.

Who livest and reignest with God the Father in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end.

Amen.

Prayers to the Guardian Angels

 

Angel of God, my guardian dear,

to whom God's love commits thee here.

Ever this day, be at my side,

to light, to guard, to rule, to guide.

Amen.

Dear Angel, 

Ever at my side, how lovely you must be,
to leave your home in heaven to guard a child like me.
When I'm far away from home or may be hard at play,
I know you will protect me from harm along the way.
Your beautiful and shining face, I see not, though you are near;
the sweetness of your lovely voice, I cannot really hear.
When I pray, your praying too, your prayer is just for me.
But when I sleep, you never do, you're watching over me.
Amen.

Guardian Angel, 

guard me from harm.

Protect me in sleep without cause for alarm.

Keep safe through the darkness of light,

and wake me gently with God's morning light.

Amen.

Dear Guardian Angel,
enlighten me in my doubts,
assist me in my difficulties,
defend me against the assaults of the devil,
and be my guide on the way of perfection,
making me more and more acceptable in the eyes of God.
Amen.

Guardian Angel, 

guard me from harm. Protect me in sleep without cause for alarm. 

Keep safe through the darkness of light, 

and wake me gently with God's morning light.

Prayer of the Day

Act of Faith, Hope and Love



My God, I believe in you,
I trust in you,
I love you above all things,
with all my heart and mind and strength.
I love you because you are supremely
good and worth loving;
and because I love you,
I am sorry with all my heart for offending you.
Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner.

Amen.

 

A Mother's Prayer to the Guardian Angels of her children

I humbly salute you, O you faithful, heavenly Friends of my children! I give you heartfelt thanks for all the love and goodness you show them. At some future day I shall, with thanks more worthy than I can now give, repay your care for them, and before the whole heavenly court acknowledge their indebtedness to your guidance and protection. Continue to watch over them. Provide for all their needs of body and soul. Pray, likewise, for me, for my husband, and my whole family, that we may all one day rejoice in your blessed company. Amen.

A PRAYER TO THE CHILD JESUS

 

A PRAYER TO SEÑOR STO. NIÑO: 

O miraculous Sto. Niño we come before Your sacred image, moved by love and by hope, we beseech You to look mercifully into my troubled heart. Let Your tender love, so alleviate our sufferings. Take from us, if it be Your will, all afflictions and never let us surrender to despair. Grant us, Señor Sto. Niño the special grace we ask from You today, in all humility and with a loving trust, and for the sake of  Your sacred infancy, hear always our prayers, be generous with Your aid and consolation, that we may praise You and the Father, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Catholic Prayers: A Catholic's Daily Offering Prayer

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Flying Novena to the Infant Jesus

 

Nine-Hour Flying Novena to the Infant of Prague

This flying novena to the Infant of Prague is great for urgent intentions for which you don’t have nine days to spare – you just say it once an hour for nine consecutive hours. 

 

Novena prayer

O Jesus, Who has said, ‘Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened,’ through the intercession of Mary, Your Most Holy Mother, I knock, I seek, I ask that my prayer be granted. (Make your request)

O Jesus, Who has said, ‘All that you ask of the Father in My Name, He will grant you,’ through the intercession of Mary Your Most Holy Mother, I humbly and urgently ask your Father in your name that my prayer will be granted. (Make your request)

O Jesus, Who has said, ‘Heaven and earth shall pass away but My word shall not pass away,’ through the intercession of Mary Your Most Holy Mother, I feel confident that my prayer will be granted. (Make your request)

Prayer of Thanksgiving

Divine Infant Jesus, I know You love me and would never leave me. I thank You for Your close Presence in my life. Miraculous Infant, I believe in Your promise of peace, blessings, and freedom from want. I place every need and care in Your hands. Lord Jesus, may I always trust in Your generous mercy and love. I want to honor and praise You, now and forever. Amen

A Catholic's Daily Offering Prayer

 

 

God, our Creator, I offer You my day.

I offer You my prayers, thoughts, words, actions, joys and sufferings in union with Your Son Jesus' Heart, who continues to offer Himself in the Eucharist for the salvation of the world.

May the Holy Spirit, who guided Jesus, be my guide and my strength today so that I may witness to Your love.

With Mary, the mother of our Lord and of the Church, I pray especially for this month's intentions as proposed by the Holy Father.

Amen.