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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.
O Lord Jesus Christ, Who, before ascending into heaven, did promise to send the Holy Spirit to finish Your work in the souls of Your Apostles and Disciples, dare to grant the same Holy Spirit to me, that He may perfect in my soul the work of Your grace and Your love.
Grant me the Spirit of Wisdom, that I may despise the perishable things of this world and aspire only after the things that are eternal,
the Spirit of Understanding, to enlighten my mind with the light of Your truth,
the Spirit of Counsel, that I may ever choose the surest way of pleasing God and gaining Heaven,
the Spirit of Fortitude, that I may bear my cross with You, and that I may overcome with courage all the obstacles that oppose my salvation,
the Spirit of Knowledge, that I may know God and know myself and grow more perfect in the science of the Saints,
the Spirit of Piety, that I may find peace and fulfillment in the service of God while serving others,
the Spirit of the Fear of the Lord, that I may be filled with a loving reverence towards God, and may dread in any way to displease Him.
Teach me, dear Lord, to be your faithful disciple and animate me in all things with Your Spirit.
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.
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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 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.
St. Michael the Archangel, loyal champion of God and His people, I turn to you with confidence and seek your powerful intercession. For the love of God, Who made you so glorious in grace and power, and for the love of the Mother of Jesus, the Queen of the Angels, be pleased to hear my prayer. You know the value on my soul in the eyes of God. May no stain of evil ever disfigure its beauty. Help me to conquer the evil spirit who tempts me. I desire to imitate your loyalty to God and Holy Mother Church and your great love for God and people. And since you are God's messenger for the care of his people, I entrust to you this special request (MENTION YOUR REQUEST).
St. Michael, since you are, by the Will of the Creator, the powerful intercessor of Christians, I have great confidence in your prayers. I earnestly trust that if it is God's holy Will, my petition will be granted.
Pray for me, St. Michael, and also for those I love. Protect us in all dangers of body and soul. Help us in our daily needs. Through your powerful intercession, may we live a holy life, die a happy death, and reach heaven where we may praise and love God with you forever. Amen.
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Novena to ST. GABRIEL, the Archangel
Say this Novena Prayer for 9 consecutive days
St. Gabriel the Archangel, I venerate you as the "Angel of the Incarnation," because God has specially appointed you to bear the messages concerning the God-Man to Daniel, Zechariah, and the Blessed Virgin Mary. Give me a tender and devoted Mother, more like your own.
I venerate you also as the "strength from God," because you are the giver of God's strength, consoler and comforter chosen to strengthen God's faithful and to teach them important truths. I ask for the grace of a special power of the will to strive for holiness of life. Steady my resolutions, renew my courage, comfort and console me in the problems, trials, and sufferings of daily living, as you consoled our Savior in His agony and Mary in her sorrows and Joseph in his trials. I put my confidence in you.
St. Gabriel, I ask you especially for this favor:..... (MENTION YOUR REQUEST) ...... Through your earnest love for the Son of God-Made-Man and for His blessed Mother, I beg of you, intercede for me that my request may be granted, if it be God's holy Will. Pray for us,
St. Gabriel the Archangel. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us Pray. Almighty and ever-living God, since You chose the Archangel Gabriel from among all the Angels to announce the mystery of Your Son's Incarnation, mercifully grant that we who honor him on earth may feel the benefit of his patronage in heaven. You live and reign for ever. Amen.
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Novena to ST. RAPHAEL, the Archangel
Say this Novena Prayer for 9 consecutive days
Holy Archangel Raphael, standing so close to the throne of God and offering Him our prayers, I venerate you as God's special Friend and Messenger. I choose you as my Patron and wish to love and obey you as young Tobiah did. I consecrate to you my body and soul,all my work, and my whole life. I want you to be my Guide and Counselor in all the dangerous and difficult problems and decisions of my life.
Remember, dearest, St. Raphael, that the grace of God preserved you with the good Angels in heaven when the proud ones were cast into hell. I entreat you, therefore, to help me in my struggle against the world, the spirit of impurity, and the devil. Defend me from all dangers and every occasion of sin. Direct me always in the way of peace, safety, and salvation. Offer my prayers to God as you offered those of Tobiah, so that through your intercession I may obtain the graces necessary for the salvation of my soul. I ask you to pray that God grant me this favor if it be His holy Will (MENTION YOUR REQUEST).
St. Raphael, help me to love and serve my God faithfully, to die in His grace, and finally to merit to join you in seeing and praising God forever in heaven. Amen.
Financial challenges can weigh heavily on our hearts and minds, causing stress and anxiety. However, in the comforting presence of Our Mother of Perpetual Help, we find refuge and hope. She, who has been revered for centuries as the source of miraculous assistance, understands the struggles that we face in our daily lives.
Let us remember that our faith can move mountains, and through the intercession of Our Mother of Perpetual Help, we can find the strength to overcome financial burdens and experience the grace of abundance.
May this prayer in this video serve as a beacon of hope and a reminder that we are never alone in our trials. Let us seek the guidance and blessings of Our Mother of Perpetual Help in our quest for financial assistance and stability.
O LORD JESUS CHRIST, only-begotten Son of the ETERNAL FATHER, well-beloved Son of the Blessed Virgin and foster Child of St. Joseph, we most fervently implore Thee, through Mary and Joseph, take our children under Thy special charge and Enclose them in the Love of Thy SACRED HEART. They are the children of Thy FATHER in Heaven, created after His own image; they are Thy possession, for Thou hast purchased them with Thy PRECIOUS BLOOD; they are temples of the HOLY SPIRIT, Who sanctified them in Baptism and implanted in their hearts the virtues of Faith, Hope and Charity.
O most loving JESUS, Rule and Guide them, that they may live according to the holy Catholic Faith, that they may not waver in their confidence in Thee and that they may ever remain faithful to Thy Love.
O MOST HOLY VIRGIN MARY, Blessed Mother of JESUS, grant to our children a place in thy pure maternal Heart! Spread over them thy protecting mantle when danger threatens their innocence; keep them firm when they are about to stray from the path of virtue; and should they have the misfortune of falling into mortal sin, oh, then raise them up again, reconcile them with thy Divine Son and restore them to Sanctifying Grace.
And thou, O holy foster father SAINT JOSEPH, do not abandon our children! Protect them from the assaults of the wicked enemy and deliver them from all dangers of soul and body.
O dear Parents of the Holy Child JESUS! Intercede for us parents also, that we may bring up our children in the love and fear of GOD and one day attain with them the Beatific Vision. Amen.
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ABOUT THE APOSTLES CREED
The Apostles' Creed is one of the most ancient and widely recognized statements of Christian faith in the Catholic tradition. It serves as a concise summary of the core beliefs held by Catholics and many other Christian denominations. This prayer is named after the apostles, as it is believed to reflect the essential teachings they handed down to the early Christian community.
The Apostles' Creed typically goes as follows:
"I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. I believe 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 to the dead. On the third day He rose again; He ascended into heaven, He is seated at the right hand of the Father, and 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 the life everlasting. Amen."
This prayer is a declaration of faith, emphasizing key aspects of Catholic belief:
Belief in the Triune God: It begins with a declaration of faith in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—the three persons of the Holy Trinity.
The Incarnation: It affirms the belief that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, took on human form through the Virgin Mary and suffered for the salvation of humanity.
The Crucifixion and Resurrection: It acknowledges Christ's crucifixion, death, and burial, followed by His resurrection on the third day, which is central to Christian salvation.
The Ascension and Second Coming: It highlights Christ's ascension to heaven and His future role as the judge of the living and the dead.
Belief in the Holy Spirit: It affirms faith in the Holy Spirit, who guides and empowers believers in their Christian journey.
The Church and Communion of Saints: It acknowledges the importance of the universal Christian Church and the unity of all believers, both living and deceased.
Forgiveness of Sins: It underscores the belief in the forgiveness of sins through faith in Christ.
Resurrection and Eternal Life: It expresses the hope in the resurrection of the body and eternal life with God.
The Apostles' Creed is often recited in Catholic liturgical settings, such as during Mass, and is a fundamental expression of Catholic doctrine and belief, serving as a unifying statement of faith for Catholic Christians worldwide.
