PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF LOURDES
Oh ever immaculate Virgin, Mother of Mercy, Health of the Sick, Refuge of Sinners, Comfortess of the Afflicted, you know my wants, my troubles, my sufferings. Look upon me with mercy.
When you appeared in the grotto of Lourdes, you made it a privileged sanctuary Read More...
PRAYER OF SAINT RAYMOND OF PENYAFORT
O redeemer of captive slaves,
those enslaved to sin
and those enslaved
by the clutches of the world –
preach to us this day
the freedom found
under the Cross of Christ
and in the repentance of heart
blessed by the grace
upon the Church.
Teach us Read More...
CHRISTMAS PRAYER OF POPE JOHN XXIII
O sweet Child of Bethlehem,
grant that we may share with all our hearts
in this profound mystery of Christmas.
Put into the hearts of men and women this peace
for which they sometimes seek so desperately
and which you alone can give to them.
Help them Read More...
A PRAYER DURING ADVENT
All-powerful God, increase our strength of will for doing good that Christ may find an eager welcome at his coming.
Call us to his side in the kingdom of heaven, where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
A PRAYER FOR
PEACEMAKERS
Spirit of God, give us the openness, deep within us to recognize daily all people as made in your image and likeness.
Help us to learn from one another the ways of being fully alive, at peace with ourselves and with those around us. Give us the courage to transform Read More...
THE BLESSING OF
UNANSWERED PRAYERS
I asked for strength that I might achieve;
I was made weak that I might learn humbly to obey.
I asked for health that I might do greater things;
I was given infirmity that I might do better things.
I asked for riches that I might be happy;
I was given Read More...
STEWARDSHIP PRAYER
God my creator, you made me all that I am and gave me all that I have. Help me show my gratitude by using these gifts to serve others in your name.
Jesus my Redeemer, you taught me the way to eternal life by your example of loving service to others. Grant me the Courage to Read More...
PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
O God, Who wish all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of Your truth:
send, we beg You, laborers into Your harvest,
and grant them grace to speak Your word with all boldness;
so that Your word may spread and be glorified,
and all nations may know You, the only Read More...