O God, Who hast commanded us to honour our father and ourmother, in Thy mercy have pity on the souls of my father andmother, and forgive them their trespasses, and make me to see them again in the joy of everlastinglight. Through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee in …
Dear God, give me courage,for perhaps I lack it more than anything else. I need courage before men against their threatsand against their seductions. I need courage to bear unkindness,mockery, contradiction. I need courage to fight against the devil,against terrors and troubles, temptations,attractions, darkness and false lights,against tears, depression, and above all fear. I need …
Think, O God, of our friend who is ill, whom we now commend to Your compassionate regard. Comfort him upon his sickbed, and ease his suffering. We beg for deliverance, and submit that no healing is too hard for the Lord, if it be His will. We therefore pray that You bless our friend with …
O Sacred Heart of Jesus, I come to you today to consecrate my family to your loving and merciful heart. Please accept this offering of our lives and watch over us always with your divine protection and guidance. As a family, we pledge to live our lives in accordance with your teachings, to love and …
Dear St. Anthony, your prayers obtained miracles during your lifetime. You still seem to move at ease in the realm of minor and major miracles. St. Anthony, Performer of Miracles, please obtain for me the blessings God holds in reserve who serve Him. Pray that I may be worthy of the promises my Lord Jesus …
God our Father,Giver of life,we entrust the United States of America to Your lovingcare. You are the rock on which this nation was founded.You alone are the true source of our cherished rights tolife,liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Reclaim this land for Your glory and dwell among Yourpeople. Send Your Spirit to touch the …
O Master and holy God, who are beyond our understanding: at your word, light came forth out of darkness. In your mercy, you gave us rest through night-long sleep, and raised us up to glorify your goodness and to offer our supplication to You. Now, in your own tender love, accept us who adore You …
Saint Michael, the Archangel! Glorious Prince, chief and champion of the heavenly hosts; guardian of the souls of men; conqueror of the rebel angels! How beautiful art thou, in thy heaven-made armor. We love thee, dear Prince of Heaven! We, thy happy clients, yearn to enjoy thy special protection. Obtain for us from God a …
I believe in God the Father Almighty,Creator of Heaven and earth;I believe in Jesus Christ,His only Son, our Lord,He was conceived by the Holy Spiritand born of the Virgin Mary.He 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 Heavenand is seated at …
Almighty and eternal God, we ask Your protection against destroying fire. Fire is so very necessary for our existence, and yet, when it gets out of control, it can be more damaging than anything else. Keep our homes and buildings and woods and fields safe from this scourge. Help us always to be most careful …