O God, Whose property is always to have mercy and to spare, we humbly beseech Thee for the soul of Thy servant N…, which Thou hast this day commanded to depart out of this world, that Thou wouldst not deliver it into the hands of the enemy, nor forget it unto the end, but wouldst …
A Prayer to Say On the Day of a Person’s Death or Burial Read More »
King David was known as “a man after God’s own heart.” David loved God, lived with passion and prayed with poetic and transparent honesty. But David was also a sinner. He stole the wife of one of his most loyal soldiers, conceived a child by her and then to cover his deceit, murdered the man. …
Soul of Christ, santify 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 your wounds, hide me. Never let me be separated from you. From the malignant enemy, defend me. At the hour of …
Blessed be God. Blessed be His Holy Name. Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true man. Blessed be the Name of Jesus. Blessed be His Most Sacred Heart. Blessed be His Most Precious Blood. Blessed be Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar. Blessed be the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete. Blessed be …
My dearest Jesus, I have told all my sins to the best of my ability. I have sincerely tried to make a good confession and I know that you have forgiven me. Thank you dear Jesus! Your divine heart is full of love and mercy for poor sinners. I love You dear Jesus; you are …
St. Gerard, who, like the Saviour, loved children so tenderly and by your prayers freed many from disease and even death, listen to us who are pleading for our sick child. We thank God for the great gift of our son/daughter and ask Him to restore our child to health if such be His holy …
It is good to mistrust ourselves, but how would that advantage us were we not to throw all our confidence on God, and to wait on His mercy? If you feel no such confidence, cease not on that account from making these acts and from saying to Our Lord: “Yet, O Lord, though I have …
You know my deep desire for a childA little one to love and to hold, to care for,to cherish. Grant that my body may conceiveand give birth to a beautiful, healthy baby inYour holy image. Guide me in all my choices so that thisconception, my pregnancy and my baby’s birthare in line with Your will. …
The cross of Christ be with me;The cross of Christ overcomes all water and every fire;The cross of Christ overcomes all weapons;The cross of Christ is a perfect sign and blessing to my soul.May Christ be with me and my body during all my lifeAt day and at night. Now I pray, I [name], pray …
Dear God, on this Ash Wednesday, I come before you with a contrite heart, asking for your forgiveness and mercy. As I receive the ashes on my forehead, may they be a reminder of my mortality and my need for repentance. Help me to turn away from sin and to turn towards you, with humility …