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...
