Moonless darkness stands between.Past, the Past, no more be seen!But the Bethlehem star may lead meTo the sight of Him Who freed meFrom the self that I have been.Make me pure, Lord: Thou art Holy;Make me meek, Lord: Thou wert lowly;Now beginning, and always,Now begin, on Christmas day. (By Gerard Manley Hopkins, 1844-1889.) Additional details …
Almighty God and Father of light,a child is born for usand a son is given to us.Your eternal Word leaped down from heavenin the silent watches of the night,and now your Church is filled with wonderat the nearness of her God.Open our hearts to receive his lifeand increase our vision with the rising of dawn,that …
Hail and blessed be the hour and momentin which the Son of God was bornof the most pure Virgin Mary,at midnight,in Bethlehem,in the piercing cold.In that hour vouchsafe, I beseech Thee, O my God,to hear my prayer and grant my desires, [State your intention(s) here…] through the merits of Our Saviour Jesus Christ,and of His …
(Given at Mexico City on January 22, 1999, by Pope John-Paul II).We thank You, Lord Jesus,because the Gospel of the Father’s love,with which You came to save the world,has been proclaimed far and wide in Americaas a gift of the Holy Spiritthat fills us with gladness. We thank You for the gift of Your Life,which …
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O God, the beginning and the end of all things,Who art always the same,and Whose years fail not,we now, at the close of another year,kneel in adoration before Thee,and offer Thee our deepest thanksfor the fatherly care with whichThou has watched over us during the past,for the many times Thou hast protected usfrom evils of …
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O my God, I desire with all my heart to love You, to serve You, and to follow You. I want to be close to You always and to experience Your love and mercy in my life. Please guide me and help me to live a life that is pleasing to You, so that I …
My loving Jesus,out of the grateful love I bear Thee,and to make reparation for my unfaithfulness to grace,I give Thee my heart,and I consecrate myself wholly to Thee;and with Thy help I purpose to sin no more. Amen. The origins of An Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus #6 An Act of …
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Most loving Jesus,I consecrate myself today anewand without reserve to Thy divine Heart.I consecrate to Thee my body with all its senses,my soul with all its faculties,and in short, my entire being.I consecrate to Thee all my thoughts, words and deeds;all my sufferings and labours;all my hopes, consolations and joys;and chiefly do I consecrate to …
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O Sacred Heart of Jesus,to Thee I consecrate and offer up my person and my life,my actions, trials, and sufferings,that my entire being may henceforth only be employed inloving,honouring and glorifying Thee.This is my irrevocable will,to belong entirely to Thee,and to do all for Thy love,renouncing with my whole heart all that can displease Thee. …
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(For children) Dear Sacred Heart of Jesus,I love You so muchand I give You my heart.Help me to love God.Help me to love my neighboras a child of God.Help me to love myselfas a child of God. Amen Where did this prayer come from? An Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus #2 …
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