GOD IS CALLING! ARE YOU LISTENING?

Remember that God is never “too busy” to hear from you. Don’t be “too busy”
for him! There are some daily Catholic prayers such as the Our Father and
the Rosary that take only minutes to say, yet their benefits can last a lifetime!

Catholic prayers can do wonders for your soul. God gives us joy and strength
though prayer. You can get a great sense of peace in good times and
consolation in bad from them. Our Lord wants to give us the good things we
ask for in accordance with His will. The more we pray the more we can grow
in His grace.

GROW WITH GOD

Grace is a gift from God that enables us to live more fully in union with Him. It
strengthens our desire to choose good over evil. It also helps us to manage
difficulties in our lives better. When we feel humility, compassion, forgiveness
we’re putting others’ needs before our own. These are signs of God’s graces
working within us.

When we let Him work through us, we help Him to do the same for others. We
can show His love for others in how we treat them and in how we pray for
them.

LET GO WITH GOD

Still, God hasn’t promised any of us a “Rose Garden” in this life. Sometimes
we feel more like we’re in the Garden of Gethsemane where Our Lord prayed
in deep agony the night before His Passion. Remember though that when
misfortunes or tragedies hit us, we can withstand them better with God’s help.
And with day-to day problems, Catholic prayers can help turn mountains back
into molehills.
Our Lord taught us to pray “lead us not into temptation,” so that we can resist
temptations against His will when they hit us. Through prayer we are better
able to resist the every day temptations such as envy, hatred, bearing
grudges, greed, lust, and selfishness. These negative emotions don’t bring us
any real joy or peace of mind.

For those people in your life who continually rub you the wrong way (and we
all have them! Bosses, co-workers, family members, etc.), prayer can give
you the grace to deal with them better.

Also, as Jesus said in the Sermon on the Mount, “Pray for those who
persecute and slander you” (Matthew 5:44). God wants us to pray for others,
however we may feel about them (or even if we don't personally know them).
Such prayers remind us that one way or another, we are all in this journey
towards holieness together. Your prayers can do a world of good for others,
just as their prayers can help you!

KEEP GOING WITH GOD

The most important thing is to persevere in your prayer life on your journey
with God. St. Hilary once said that “grace depends mostly on perseverance in
prayer.”

There are times you might feel you just can’t concentrate, that there are too
many distractions. Or perhaps you feel God’s not there. Pray anyway!! God
allows us to experience these times of “dryness” for us to grow spiritually.
Many great religious scholars and saints went though the same things.

Remember as Our Lord says in John’s Gospel (Chapter 14, verse 2) “In my
Father’s house[in heaven] there are many mansions…I go to prepare a place
for you.” Our Catholic prayers can help you prepare to “move in” to your true
home in heaven, “that blessed fatherland from which we are all exiles,”
according to St. Aloysius Gonzaga.
THE APOSTLE'S CREED

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth and in
Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and
was buried, He descended into hell; the third day He arose again from the
dead; He ascended into Heaven, sitteth at the right hand of God, the Father
Almighty, from thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I
believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting.
Amen.

THE OUR FATHER

Our Father, Who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy Kingdom come,
Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

THE DOXOLOGY

Glory be to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. As it was in the
beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. (this prayer is
optional and may be said after all Glory Be to the Fathers.....)

O my Jesus, have mercy on us. Forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of
hell. Take all souls into heaven, especially, those most in need of thy mercy.
Amen.

THE HAIL MARY

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee, blessed art thou amongst
women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary Mother of God,
pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
DECADE PRAYER

(Prayer for Priests): God, our Father, please send us holy priests, all for the
sacred and eucharistic heart of Jesus, all for the sorrowful and immaculate
heart of Mary, in union with saint Joseph. Amen.

THE SALVE REGINA

(Hail Holy Queen): Hail Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life our sweetness
and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve; To thee do
we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn
then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us and after this
our exile show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O
loving, O sweet Virgin Mary!

V: Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God

R: That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

LET US PRAY

O God, whose only begotten Son, by His life, death, and resurrection, has
purchased for us the rewards of eternal salvation. Grant, we beseech Thee,
that while meditating on these mysteries of the most holy Rosary of the
Blessed Virgin Mary, that we may imitate what they contain and obtain what
they promise, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us.

Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us.

FATIMA PRAYER

Most Holy Trinity - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - I adore thee profoundly. I
offer Thee the most precious Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ,
present in all the tabernacles of the world, in reparation for the outrages,
sacrileges and indifference's whereby He is offended. And through the infinite
merits of His Most Sacred Heart and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I beg of
Thee the conversion of poor sinners.

"Let this prayer be echoed all over the world." - Mary

Fatima Prayer

My God, I believe, I adore, I hope, and I love You. I beg pardon of You for
those who do not believe, do not adore, do not hope, and do not love You.

Mary, Queen of the Holy Rosary, pray for us. Mary, Queen of Peace, pray for
us. Mary, Our Loving Mother, pray for us.

MEMORARE

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary that never was it known that anyone
who fled to Your protection, implored Your help, or sought Your intercession
was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, we fly to you, O Virgin of
virgins, our Mother. To You we come; before You we stand, sinful and
sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not our petitions, but in
Your mercy, hear and answer us. Amen.
The Fifteen Promises of Mary to Christians Who Recite the
Rosary

 Whoever shall faithfully serve me by the recitation of the rosary,

shall receive signal graces.
 I promise my special protection and the greatest graces to all those
who shall recite the rosary.
 The rosary shall be a powerful armor against hell, it will destroy
vice, decrease sin, and defeat heresies.
 It will cause virtue and good works to flourish; it will obtain for souls
the abundant mercy of God; it will withdraw the heart of men from
the love of the world and its vanities, and will lift them to the desire
of eternal things. Oh, that souls would sanctify themselves by this
means.
 The soul which recommend itself to me by the recitation of the
rosary, shall not perish.
 Whoever shall recite the rosary devoutly, applying himself to the
consideration of its sacred mysteries shall never be conquered by
misfortune. God will not chastise him in His justice, he shall not by
an unprovided death; if he be just he shall remain in the grace of
God, and become worthy of eternal life.
 Whoever shall have a true devotion for the rosary shall not die
without the sacraments of the Church.
 Those who are faithful to recite the rosary shall have during their life
and at their death the light of God and the plenitude of His graces;
at the moment of death they shall participate in the merits of the
saints in paradise.
 I shall deliver from purgatory those who have been devoted to the
rosary.
 The faithful children of the rosary shall merit a high degree of glory
in heaven.
 You shall obtain all you ask of me by the recitation of the rosary.
 All those who propagate the holy rosary shall be aided by me in
their necessities.
  I have obtained from my Divine Son that all the advocates of the
rosary shall have for intercessors the entire celestial court during
their life and at the hour of death.
 All who recite the rosary are my son, and brothers of my only son
Jesus Christ.
 Devotion of my rosary is a great sign of predestination.

"Step-By-Step" Instructions for Praying The Rosary

I. Begin by holding the crucifix, saying "In the Name of the Father and of
the Son and of the Holy Spirit," (making the sign of the Cross while
doing that), then say the Apostles Creed.
II. On the single bead just above the cross, pray the "Our Father." This
and all prayers of the rosary are meditative prayers.
III. The next cluster has 3 beads. The "Hail Mary" prayer is said on these
three beads. You pray the 3 Hail Marys while meditating on the three
divine virtues of faith, hope, and love/charity.
IV. On the chain or cord after the three beads, say the "Glory be..."
V. On the next bead, which is a single bead, you announce the first divine
mystery of contemplation. For example, if it were a Monday, you
would say the first Joyful Mystery is "The Annunciation", at this point
you pray the "Our Father" prayer.
VI. Now this will bring you to the first decade, or set of 10 beads of the
Rosary. You will then pray 10 Hail Marys while contemplating the first
mystery, example: The Annunciation.
VII. After the 10th Hail Mary you will have completed the first of 5 decades
which make up a Chaplet of the Rosary. You now come to another
single bead, at this point, you pray the... Glory be to the Father... then
(on the same bead) pray the O My Jesus... then (on the same bead)
announce the next or second mystery. For example: if its Monday and
your praying the Joyful Mysteries, the second Joyful Mystery is The
Visitation. At this point you pray the Our Father....
VIII. You will now come to the second decade or group of 10 beads, you
will now pray the 10 Hail Marys while contemplating the appropriate
mystery.
IX. You continue to pray the rosary the same way throughout. If your
intention is to pray a Chaplet (a single set of mysteries) at the end of
the fifth mystery you will come back to the joiner, this is where the
decades all join with the lower part of the rosary which contains the
cross. When you come to the joiner, you decide whether or not you
wish to say another Chaplet or end. If you decide to say another
Chaplet you simply announce the next mystery and continue. If you
wish to end, you simply say the Glory Be To The Father, the O My
Jesus, The Our Father and end the rosary with the Hail Holy Queen
and the sign of the Cross........

The First Joyful Mystery THE ANNUNCIATION

1. The time for the Incarnation is at hand.

2. Of all women God prepared Mary from her conception to be the
Mother of the Incarnate Word.
3. The Angel Gabriel announces: "Hail, full of grace! The Lord is
with thee."
4. Mary wonders at this salutation.
5. The Angel assures her: "Fear not . . . you shall conceive in your
womb, and give birth to a Son."
6. Mary is troubled for she has made a vow of virginity.
7. The Angel answers that she will conceive by the power of the
Holy Spirit, and her Son will be called the Son of God.
8. The Incarnation awaits Mary's consent.
9. Mary answers: "Behold the handmaid of the Lord. Be it done unto
me according to your word."
10. The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us.

Spiritual Fruit: Humility

The Second Joyful Mystery THE VISITATION

1. Mary's cousin Elizabeth conceived a son in her old age... for

nothing is impossible with God.
2. Charity prompts Mary to hasten to visit Elizabeth in the hour of
her need.
3. The journey to Elizabeth's home is about eighty miles requiring
four or five days.
4. Though long and arduous, the journey is joyous, for Mary bears
with her the Incarnate Word.
5. At Mary's salutation, John the Baptist is sanctified in his mother's
womb.
6. Elizabeth exclaims: "Blessed are you among women, and
blessed is the fruit of your womb."
7. "How have I deserved that the mother of my Lord should come to
me?"
8. "Blessed is she who believed that the Lord's words to her would
be fulfilled."
9. Mary replies: "My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, and
my spirit finds joy in God my Savior."
10. Mary serves her cousin in all humility for three months until the
birth of John the Baptist.

Spiritual Fruit: Love of Neighbor

The Third Joyful Mystery THE NATIVITY

1. Joseph and Mary go to Bethlehem to comply with the decree of

Caesar Augustus.
2. The hour for Mary to give birth is near, but there is no room in the
inn.
3. In the stillness of the night, the Savior is born in a cave, Mary
remaining a Virgin.
4. She wraps Him in swaddling clothes and lays Him in a manger.
5. In unspeakable joy Mary gathers to her bosom the Flower of her
virginity.
6. Jesus enters the world in poverty to teach the lesson of
detachment from earthly things.
7. The angel announces to the shepherds: "Today there is born to
you in the town of David a Savior, Who is Christ the Lord."
 8. The angelic chorus sing: "Glory to God in the highest, and peace
to His people on earth."
9. The shepherds come to the stable to pay homage to the Infant
Jesus.
10. The Magi come to adore the Holy Child and offer Him gifts.

Spiritual Fruit: Poverty of Spirit

The Fourth Joyful Mystery THE PRESENTATION

1. Observing the law of Moses they take Jesus to the temple to

present Him to the Lord.
2. According to the Law the firstborn male child of every family
should be consecrated to the Lord.
3. Mary offers her Son to the Father, then ransoms Him back at the
price paid by the poor.
4. Jesus is not subject to the law of Moses, yet to teach obedience,
submits to it.
5. Mary is not subject to the law of purification, yet in humility she
submits to it.
6. God had revealed to Simeon that he would not see death until he
had seen the Messiah.
7. Recognizing the Child, he prays: "Now you can dismiss your
servant in peace. You have fulfilled your word."
8. "This Child is destined to be the downfall and rise of many in
Israel, a sign that will be opposed."
9. And to Mary Simeon reveals: "And your own soul a sword shall
pierce."
10. After they fulfill all the Law requires they return to Nazareth.

Spiritual Fruit: Purity of mind and body

The Fifth Joyful Mystery THE FINDING OF JESUS IN THE TEMPLE

1. When Jesus is twelve years old, He goes with His parents to
Jerusalem for the feast of the Passover.
2. After the feast of the Passover, Joseph and Mary unknowingly set
out for Nazareth without Jesus.
3. At the end of the first day's journey they discover Jesus is
missing.
4. His parents return immediately looking for Him.
5. This loss causes grief and anxiety beyond our understanding to
the hearts of Mary and Joseph.
6. On the third day they find Jesus in the Temple among the
Doctors who were astonished at His wisdom.
7. Mary: "Son, why have you done this to us? Your father and I
have been searching for you in sorrow."
8. Jesus: "Why did you search for me? Did you not know that I must
be about my Father's business?"
9. Jesus goes down with them to Nazareth, and is subject to them.
10. Mary keeps all these things in her heart.

Spiritual Fruit: Obedience

The First Luminous Mystery THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD

1. John is baptizing in the Jordan proclaiming a baptism of

repentance.
2. "I am the voice of one crying in the desert, make straight the way
of the Lord."
3. "One mightier than I is coming after me."
4. "I have baptized you with water, He will baptize you with the Holy
Spirit."
5. Seeing Jesus, John exclaims: "Behold the Lamb of God."
6. Against protests of his unworthiness, John baptizes Jesus in the
Jordan.
7. After Jesus' baptism a voice from Heaven: "This is my beloved
Son in whom I am well pleased."
8. The Spirit descends upon Jesus in the form of a dove.
9. In this heavenly manifestation is instituted the sacrament of
baptism.
 10. The divine Trinity is manifested: the voice of the Father is heard
as the Spirit descends upon the Son.

Spiritual Fruit: Gratitude for the gift of Faith

The Second Luminous Mystery THE WEDDING OF CANA

1. Jesus, His Mother and disciples were invited to a wedding in

Cana.
2. During the wedding feast the wine ran short.
3. Mary turned to Jesus: "They have no wine."
4. Jesus replied: "What would you have me do? My hour has not yet
come."
5. Mary said to the waiters: "Do whatever he tells you."
6. There were six stone water jars, each holding fifteen to twenty
gallons.
7. Jesus bids the waiters to fill the jars with water, and then draw
some out and take it to the chief steward.
8. The chief steward said to the groom: "Every man serves the good
wine first... but you have saved the good wine until now."
9. At Mary's request, Jesus worked His first miracle.
10. By His presence, Christian marriage was raised to the dignity of a
Sacrament.

Spiritual Fruit: Fidelity

The Third Luminous Mystery THE PROCLAMATION OF THE KINGDOM

1. "Repent, for the kingdom of God is at hand."

2. "My kingdom is not of this world."
3. "Unless a man be born again of water and the Spirit, he cannot
enter the kingdom of heaven."
4. "Whoever does not accept the kingdom of God as a little child will
not enter into it."
5. "I have come to call sinners, not the just."
 6. "Love your enemies, pray for those who persecute you."
7. "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of
heaven."
8. "Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for justice, for they shall
be satisfied."
9. "Blessed are they who suffer persecution for justice' sake, for
theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
10. "You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church... I will
give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven."

Spiritual Fruit: Desire for Holiness

The Fourth Luminous Mystery THE TRANSFIGURATION

1. Jesus took Peter, James and John up a high mountain to pray.

2. Jesus was transfigured before them.
3. "His face became as dazzling as the sun, his clothes as radiant
as light."
4. This was to fortify their faith to withstand the coming tragedy of
the Passion.
5. Jesus foresaw the 'scandal of the cross,' and prepared them for it
by this manifestation of His glory.
6. Moses and Elias (representing the Law and the prophets of the
Old Testament) were conversing with Jesus about His Passion.
7. "Do not think I have come to destroy the Law or the Prophets...
but to fulfill them."
8. From a cloud came a voice: "This is my beloved Son, listen to
Him."
9. Jesus admonishes them not to tell the vision to anyone until the
Son of Man rises from the dead.
10. We too will behold the transfigured Jesus on the Last Day.

Spiritual Fruit: Spiritual Courage

The Fifth Luminous Mystery THE INSTITUTION OF THE EUCHARIST

1. I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I
suffer.
2. Jesus took bread, blessed it: "Take and eat, this is My Body."
3. Taking the wine: "This cup is the new covenant in my Blood, shed
for you."
4. At that eucharistic meal, Jesus celebrated the first Mass.
5. At every Mass the sacrifice of Calvary is made present.
6. At the Last Supper Jesus instituted the sacrament of Holy Orders
to perpetuate this sacrifice.
7. "Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I
in him."
8. The Eucharist is a sacrifice inasmuch as it is offered up, and a
sacrament inasmuch as it is received.
9. In the Mass we offer ourselves to God, and God gives himself to
us.
10. The Mass will be fruitful in the measure of our surrender to the
Father.

Spiritual Fruit: Love of our Eucharistic Lord

The First Sorrowful Mystery THE AGONY IN THE GARDEN

1. Jesus comes with his disciples to Gethsemani: "Stay here, while I

go yonder and pray."
2. Entering the garden with Peter, James, and John, Jesus prays,
"My soul is sorrowful unto death."
3. Jesus sees the sins of all mankind, whose guilt He has taken
upon Himself.
4. He sees the wrath of the Father which His sufferings must
appease.
5. So great is his anguish that His sweat becomes as drops of blood
falling to the ground.
6. An angel appears to Him from heaven to strengthen Him.
7. "Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from Me; yet, not My
will but Yours be done."
8. Finding the disciples asleep: "Could you not watch one hour with
me?"
 9. Jesus is betrayed by Judas, cruelly bound and led away.
10. Father, by the merits of the agony of Jesus in the Garden, have
mercy on us and on the whole world.

Spiritual Fruit: God's Will be done

The Second Sorrowful Mystery THE SCOURGING AT THE PILLAR

1. Jesus is taken before the High Priest where He is falsely

accused, buffeted and insulted.
2. The Jewish leaders take Jesus before Pilate, for only he can
impose the death penalty.
3. The robber, Barabbas, is preferred to Jesus.
4. Pilate can "find no cause in Him", yet to appease the Jews, he
orders Jesus to be scourged.
5. The scourge is made of leather thongs to which are attached
small sharp bones.
6. Jesus is bound to a pillar and cruelly scourged until His whole
body is covered with deep wounds.
7. The Lamb of God offers His suffering for the sins of mankind.
8. Jesus suffers so much in His sacred flesh to satisfy, especially,
for sins of the flesh.
9. The prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled: "He was wounded for our
iniquities, He was bruised for our sins."
10. Father, by the merits of Jesus in this painful scourging, have
mercy on us and on the whole world.

Spiritual Fruit: Mortification of the senses

The Third Sorrowful Mystery THE CROWNING WITH THORNS

1. Pilate asks, "Are You a king?" Jesus answers: "I am a King, but
My kingdom is not of this world."
2. In the praetorium, the soldiers place an old purple robe on Jesus
in mockery of His claim to be a king.
3. They fashion a crown out of thorns, and forcefully press it down
upon His head.
4. In His bound hands they place a reed, as a sceptre, in mockery of
His kingship.
5. Kneeling before Him in derision, they spit on Him, and cry out:
"Hail, King of the Jews!"
6. Taking the reed from His hand they strike Him on the head,
driving the thorns more deeply into His scalp.
7. Pilate brings Jesus before the people, hoping His pitiful sight will
soften them: "Behold the man!"
8. Their response: "Crucify Him! Crucify Him!"
9. Our Blessed Lord submitted to this terrible humiliation to make
reparation for our pride.
10. Father, by the merits of this painful humiliation, have mercy on us
and on the whole world.

Spiritual Fruit: Reign of Christ in our heart

The Fourth Sorrowful Mystery THE CARRYING OF THE CROSS

1. One condemned to death by crucifixion is forced to carry the

cross to the place of execution.
2. The suffering of Jesus is intense as the cross is laid on His
bruised and wounded back and shoulders.
3. Weak and exhausted from loss of blood, lack of food and rest,
Jesus falls three times under the cross.
4. Jesus meets His afflicted Mother causing untold anguish in the
Hearts of Son and Mother.
5. The countenance of Jesus is disfigured with blood and sweat,
with dust and spittle.
6. Veronica wipes His face, leaving on her towel the image of His
countenance.
7. Fearing that Jesus might die on the way, the soldiers force Simon
of Cyrene to carry the cross behind Jesus.
8. Jesus speaks to weeping women: "Weep not for Me, but for
yourselves and your children."
9. "If anyone is to be My disciple, let him take up his cross and
follow Me."
10. Father, by the merits of this painful journey to Calvary, have
mercy on us and on the whole world.

Spiritual Fruit: Patient bearing of trials

The Fifth Sorrowful Mystery THE CRUCIFIXION

1. The hands and feet of Jesus are nailed to the cross in the
presence of His afflicted Mother.
2. "Father, forgive them for they know not what they do."
3. "This day you will be with Me in paradise."
4. "Woman, behold your son. Son, behold your Mother."
5. "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?"
6. "I thirst."
7. "It is finished."
8. "Father, into Your hands I commend My spirit."
9. The side of Jesus is pierced with a lance. His body is taken down
and placed in the arms of His Mother.
10. Father, by the merits of the crucifixion and death of Jesus, have
mercy on us and on the whole world.

Spiritual Fruit: Pardoning of Injuries

The First Glorious Mystery THE RESURRECTION

1. The body of Jesus is placed in the tomb on the evening of Good

Friday.
2. His soul descends into the realm of the dead to announce to the
Just the tidings of their redemption.
3. Fearing the body of Jesus will be taken, the chief priests place
guards at the tomb.
4. On the third day Jesus rises from the dead, glorious and
immortal.
5. The earth quakes as the angel rolls back the stone, the guards
flee in terror.
6. The holy women coming to anoint the body of Jesus are amazed
and frightened to find the tomb open.
7. An angel calms their fears: "He is not here. He has risen as He
said."
8. Jesus appears to Mary Magdalen and Peter and two disciples on
the way to Emmaus.
9. That evening He appears to the apostles behind locked doors:
"Peace be unto you... do not be afraid."
10. Jesus breathes on them and gives them the power to forgive sin.

Spiritual Fruit: Faith

The Second Glorious Mystery THE ASCENSION

1. Jesus remains on earth forty days after His Resurrection to prove

He has truly risen from the dead.
2. He commissions the apostles to preach the gospel to every
creature, and promises to be with them forever.
3. He will not leave them orphans, but will send the Holy Spirit to
enlighten and strengthen them.
4. Jesus proceeds to Mt. Olivet accompanied by His Mother and the
apostles and disciples.
5. Extending His pierced hands over all in a last blessing, He
ascends into heaven.
6. As He ascends a cloud takes Him from their sight.
7. Jesus ascends to take His place at the right hand of the Father.
8. What jubilation there must be amid the angels of heaven at the
triumphant entry of Jesus.
9. The wounds in His glorified body are an endless plea before the
Father on our behalf.
10. The disciples leave Mt. Olivet and "return to Jerusalem with great
joy."

Spiritual Fruit: Christian Hope

The Third Glorious Mystery THE DESCENT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

1. The apostles are gathered in the upper room where Jesus had
held the Last Supper.
2. They are persevering in prayer with Mary the Mother of Jesus.
3. A sound comes from heaven like the rush of a mighty wind, and it
fills the whole house.
4. The Holy Spirit descends on each of them in the form of tongues
of fire.
5. Filled with the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, they are enlightened and
strengthened to spread the Gospel.
6. Having lost all fear of the Jewish leaders, the apostles boldly
preach Christ crucified.
7. The multitudes are confounded because every man hears them
speak in his own tongue.
8. The Holy Spirit comes upon the Infant Church never to leave it.
9. That first day Peter goes forth to preach and baptizes three
thousand.
10. The feast of Pentecost is the birthday of the Church, for on that
day it begins to grow.

Spiritual Fruit: Gifts of the Holy Spirit

The Fourth Glorious Mystery THE ASSUMPTION

1. After the apostles have dispersed, the Blessed Mother goes to

live with John, the beloved disciple.
2. Mary lives many years on earth after the death of Christ.
3. She is a source of comfort, consolation and strength to the
apostles.
4. As she had nourished the infant Jesus, so she nourishes
spiritually the infant Church.
5. Mary dies, not of bodily infirmity, but is wholly overcome in a
rapture of divine love.
6. Her body as well as her soul is taken up into heaven.
7. After her burial the apostles go to the tomb and find only fragrant
lilies.
8. Jesus does not permit the sinless body of His Mother to decay in
the grave.
9. Corruption of the body is an effect of original sin from which Mary
is totally exempted.
10. The bodies of all mankind, at the last judgment, will be brought
back and united again to the soul.

Spiritual Fruit: To Jesus through Mary

The Fifth Glorious Mystery THE CORONATION

1. As Mary enters heaven, the entire court of heaven greets with joy
this masterpiece of God's creation.
2. Mary is crowned by her divine Son as Queen of heaven and
earth.
3. More than we can ever know the Hearts of Jesus and Mary
overflow with joy at this reunion.
4. Only in heaven will we know the great majesty of that coronation,
and the joy it gave to the angels and saints.
5. Even the angels, who by nature are greater than humans, hail
Mary as their Queen.
6. Mary shares so fully in the glory of Christ because she shared so
fully in His suffering.
7. Only in heaven will we see how central is the role of Mary in the
divine plan of redemption.
8. The angels and saints longed for the coming of her whose heel
crushes the head of the serpent.
9. Mary pleads our cause as a most powerful Queen and a most
merciful and loving Mother.
10. A great sign appeared in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun,
the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve
stars.

Spiritual Fruit: Grace of Final Perseverance

The Angelus
V- The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary.
R- And she conceived by the Holy Spirit. (Hail Mary....)
V- Behold the handmaid of the Lord.
R- Be it done unto me according to thy word. (Hail Mary....)
V- And the Word was made Flesh.
R- And dwelt among us. (Hail Mary....)
V- Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God.
R- That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
LET US PRAY: Pour forth, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy grace into our
hearts; that, we to whom the Incarnation of Christ, Thy Son, was made known
by the message of an Angel, may by His Passion and Cross, be brought to
the glory of His Resurrection through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

Saint Michael Prayer

Saint Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle.
Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray;
and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host,
by the power of God
cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits
who prowl throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Act of Contrition
O my God, I am heartfully sorry for having offended thee, and I detest all my
sins because of Thy just punishment, but most of all because I have offended
Thee my God, Who is all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve,
with the help of Thy grace, to sin no more, and to avoid the near occasion of
sin. Amen.

Guardian Angel

Angel of God, my Guardian dear, to whom His love commits me here, ever
this day (or night) be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.
Miraculous Medal Prayer
O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee, and for
those who do not have recourse to thee, especially the enemies of the Church
and those recommended to thee. Amen.

The Nicene Creed

We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
he came down from heaven:
by the power of the Holy Spirit
he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,
and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
in accordance with the Scriptures;
he ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.
He has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Act of Consecration To
Our Lady of the Blessed Trinity

With all my heart I praise you, Most Holy Virgin, above all angels and saints
in Paradise, Daughter of the Eternal Father, and I consecrate to you my soul
with all its faculties.

Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst
women, And blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of
God, Pray for us sinners, Now and at the hour of our death. Amen

With all my heart I praise you, Most Holy Virgin, above all angels and saints in
Paradise, beloved Mother of the Son of God. I consecrate to you my body
with all its senses. Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art
thou amongst women, And blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary,
Mother of God, Pray for us sinners, Now and at the hour of our death. Amen

With all my heart I praise you, Most Holy Virgin, above all angels and saints in
Paradise, beloved Spouse of the Holy Spirit, I consecrate to you my heart with
all its affections and beseech you to obtain for me from the Most Holy Trinity
all the graces necessary for salvation.

Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst
women, And blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of
God, Pray for us sinners, Now and at the hour of our death. Amen
Efficacious Novena of The Three Hail Marys
In Honor of the Power, Wisdom and Loving Mercy of the Blessed Virgin
Mary
I
Oh, Immaculate Mary, Virgin most Powerful, I beseech you, through that
immense Power which you have received from the eternal Father, obtain for
me Purity of heart, Strength to overcome all the enemies of my soul, and the
special favor I implore in my present necessity. {name special need} Mother
most Pure! Forsake me not, despise not my prayer, graciously hear me for
God's glory, your honor, and the welfare of my soul. To obtain this favor I
honor your Power by reciting one Hail Mary.

II
Oh Virgin Mary, my Mother, through that ineffable Wisdom bestowed upon
you by the Incarnate Word of God, I humbly beseech you, obtain for me
Meekness and Humility of heart, a perfect knowledge of the divine Will, and
strength to accomplish it always. Oh Mary, Seat of Wisdom, as a tender
Mother lead me in the path of Christian Virtue and perfection, enlighten and
enable me to do what is most pleasing to your beloved Son, and obtain my
petition. To obtain this grace I honor your Wisdom by reciting one Hail Mary.

III
Oh, Mother of Mercy, Mother of penitent sinners, I stand before you sinful and
sorrowful, beseeching you through the immense Love given to you by the
Holy Spirit for us poor sinners, obtain for me true and perfect contrition for my
sins, which I hate and detest with all my heart, because I love God. Mother
most Merciful, help me in my present necessity. Turn then, those eyes of
Mercy toward us, Oh Clement, Oh Loving, Oh Sweet Virgin Mary! To obtain
this precious gift, I honor your Loving Mercy by reciting one Hail Mary.
 ST ANTHONY

Saint Anthony Novena Prayers: (for Lost Items)

O holy St. Anthony, you are known for the power and abundance of your
miracles. Jesus came into your arms as a humble little child. Pray for me to
the Child Jesus for my needs and desires… (Mention your intentions)

In imitation of our Lord, you have great mercy and compassion for sinners.
Pay no attention to my unworthiness, but instead ask God to show His glory
through the answer of my requests.

St. Anthony, you cooperated with the grace of God in a radical way with your
life. You gave everything to Christ and to your neighbor. Your life glorified
God!

You are an example of holiness that I will try to follow.

You are in heaven praising God with a particular closeness to the King of
Kings. With your seat of honor, please beg God to both answer my request
and bring me to eternal rest with you.

Pray one Our Father,

one Hail Mary, and
Glory Be to the Father, in honor of Saint Anthony.

Saint Anthony, pray for us! Amen.

 Unfailing Prayer to St. Anthony

"Blessed be God in His Angels and in His Saints"

O Holy St. Anthony, gentlest of Saints, your love for God and Charity for His
creatures, made you worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers.
Encouraged by this thought, I implore you to obtain for me (request). O gentle
and loving St. Anthony, whose heart was ever full of human sympathy,
whisper my petition into the ears of the sweet Infant Jesus, who loved to be
folded in your arms; and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. Amen.

ST MICHAEL

St. Michael makes a great general in this fight between Christ and Satan for
our souls! After all, we read in Revelation (12:7-9) that “there was a great
battle in heaven; Michael and his angels fought with the dragon...and that
great dragon...who is called the devil and Satan, who seduces the whole
world...was cast unto the earth, and his angels [the demons] were thrown
down with him.”

St. Michael’s very name (in Hebrew, Micha’el meaning “Who is like to God?”)
denotes the war cry uttered in that battle. Note that when we talk about Satan
or the devil here we are also referring to his “army” of fallen angels, the evil
spirits referred to in the Saint Michael prayer.

As a special patron and protector of the Church, St. Michael has been
assigned to fight against Satan; to protect faithful souls from him, especially at
their death; to champion God’s people; and, further along this line, to escort
them to their judgment.

Original - Prayer to St. Michael

“O Glorious Prince of the heavenly host, St. Michael the Archangel, defend us
in the battle and in the terrible warfare that we are waging against the
principalities and powers, against the rulers of this world of darkness, against
the evil spirits. Come to the aid of man, whom Almighty God created immortal,
made in His own image and likeness, and redeemed at a great price from the
tyranny of Satan. “Fight this day the battle of the Lord, together with the holy
angels, as already thou hast fought the leader of the proud angels, Lucifer,
and his apostate host, who were powerless to resist thee, nor was there place
for them any longer in Heaven. That cruel, ancient serpent, who is called the
devil or Satan who seduces the whole world, was cast into the abyss with his
angels. Behold, this primeval enemy and slayer of men has taken courage.
Transformed into an angel of light, he wanders about with all the multitude of
wicked spirits, invading the earth in order to blot out the name of God and of
His Christ, to seize upon, slay and cast into eternal perdition souls destined
for the crown of eternal glory. This wicked dragon pours out, as a most impure
flood, the venom of his malice on men of depraved mind and corrupt heart,
the spirit of lying, of impiety, of blasphemy, and the pestilent breath of
impurity, and of every vice and iniquity.

“These most crafty enemies have filled and inebriated with gall and bitterness
the Church, the spouse of the immaculate Lamb, and have laid impious hands
on her most sacred possessions. In the Holy Place itself, where the See of
Holy Peter and the Chair of Truth has been set up as the light of the world,
they have raised the throne of their abominable impiety, with the iniquitous
design that when the Pastor has been struck, the sheep may be.

“Arise then, O invincible Prince, bring help against the attacks of the lost
spirits to the people of God, and give them the victory. They venerate thee as
their protector and patron; in thee holy Church glories as her defense against
the malicious power of hell; to thee has God entrusted the souls of men to be
established in heavenly beatitude. Oh, pray to the God of peace that He may
put Satan under our feet, so far conquered that he may no longer be able to
hold men in captivity and harm the Church. Offer our prayers in the sight of
the Most High, so that they may quickly find mercy in the sight of the Lord;
and vanquishing the dragon, the ancient serpent, who is the devil and Satan,
do thou again make him captive in the abyss, that he may no longer seduce
the nations. Amen.

V. Behold the Cross of the Lord; be scattered ye hostile powers.

R. The Lion of the tribe of Judah has conquered the root of David.
V. Let Thy mercies be upon us, O Lord.
R. As we have hoped in Thee.
V. O Lord, hear my prayer.
R. And let my cry come unto Thee.

Let us pray.
O God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, we call upon Thy holy Name, and
as supplicants, we implore Thy clemency, that by the intercession of Mary,
ever Virgin Immaculate and our Mother, and of the glorious St. Michael the
Archangel, Thou wouldst deign to help us against Satan and all the other
unclean spirits who wander about the world for the injury of the human race
and the ruin of souls. Amen.”

Short Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel

Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the
malice and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do
thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into hell
Satan and all evil spirits who wander through the world for the ruin of souls.
Amen.

St. Michael, For Personal Protection

St. 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 share of thy sturdy courage; pray that we may have a strong and
tender love for our Redeemer and, in every danger or temptation, be
invincible against the enemy of our souls. O standard-bearer of our salvation!
Be with us in our last moments and when our souls quit this earthly exile,
carry them safely to the judgement seat of Christ, and may Our Lord and
Master bid thee bear us speedily to the kingdom of eternal bliss. Teach us
ever to repeat the sublime cry: "Who is like unto God?" Amen.

ST RAPHAEL

Prayer to Archangel Raphael for A Marriage Partner

Glorious Saint Raphael, Patron and lover of the young, I feel the need of call-
ing to you and of pleading for your help. In all confidence I open my heart to
you to beg your guidance and assistance in the important task of planning my
future. Obtain for me through your intercession the light of God’s grace so that
I may decide wisely concerning the person who is to be my partner through
life. Angel of Happy Meetings, lead us by the hand to find each other. May all
our movements be guided by your light and transfigured by your joy. As you
led the young Tobias to Sara and opened up a new life of happiness with her
to holy marriage, lead me to such a one whom in your angelic wisdom you
judge best suited to be united with me in marriage.
Saint Raphael, loving Patron of those seeking a marriage partner, help me in
this supreme decision of my life. Find for me as a help-mate in life the person
whose character may reflect some of the traits of Jesus and Mary. May he
(she) be upright, loyal, pure, sincere and noble, so that with united efforts and
with chaste and unselfish love we both may strive to perfect ourselves in soul
and body, as well as the children it may please God to entrust to our care.
Saint Raphael, Angel of chaste courtship, bless our friendship and our love
that sin may have no part in it. May our mutual love bind us so closely that our
future home may ever be most like the home of the Holy Family of Nazareth.
Offer your prayers to God for the both of us and obtain the blessing of God
upon our marriage, as you were the herald of blessing for the marriage of
Tobias and Sara.
Saint Raphael, Friend of the young, be my Friend, for I shall always be yours.
I desire ever to invoke you in my needs. To your special care I entrust the
decision I am to make as to my future husband (wife). Direct me to the person
with whom I can best cooperate in doing God’s Holy Will, with whom I can live
in peace, love, and harmony in this life, and attain to eternal joy in the next.
Amen.
In honor of Saint Raphael: Our Father. Hail Mary. Glory Be.
Our Lady of the Angels, pray for us!

Novena to Saint Raphael

Most merciful Archangel Raphael, who faithfully accompanied young Tobias

from Nineveh to Media, please accompany me, a wretched sinner, on this
dangerous journey through life on earth to my eternal home in Heaven. Glory
be to the Father. . .

Most wise Archangel Raphael, while walking beside the Tigris River, saved
the young Tobias from death, teaching him how to obtain control of the fish
which threatened his life, save my life also from the attacks of the evil one
who threatens the sanctity of my soul.
Glory be to the Father. . .
Most powerful Archangel Raphael, who by a miracle of God, restored the
precious gift of sight to the blind Tobit, heal me, free me from spiritual
blindness and lift the veil of spiritual blindness of the world, so that we may
come to know and love the divine splendor of Truth, who is Jesus our Lord,
God and Redeemer. Protect me from deception, and help me to live and
honor God’s laws.
Glory be to the Father. . .
Holy Raphael, I have confidence in your intercession. Pray for me during this
novena especially for …
Mention silently your intention)
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be ...
 ST GABRIEL

Prayer to St. Gabriel, for Intercession

O Blessed Archangel Gabriel, we beseech thee, do thou intercede for us at

the throne of divine Mercy in our present necessities, that as thou didst
announce to Mary the mystery of the Incarnation, so through thy prayers and
patronage in heaven we may obtain the benefits of the same, and sing the
praise of God forever in the land of the living. Amen.

St. GERTRUDE

St. Gertrude the Great is invoked for souls in purgatory and for living sinners.
Our Lord told St. Gertrude that the following prayer would release 1000 souls
from purgatory each time it is said. The prayer was extended to include living
sinners as well.

PRAYERS FOR SOULS IN PURGATORY

"Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Most Precious Blood of Thy Divine Son,
Jesus, in union with the Masses said throughout the world today, for all the
Holy Souls in Purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal
church, those in my own home and within my family. Amen."
 MARRIAGE PRAYERS

The first of our marriage prayers is for those trying to find a suitable spouse:

Dear Lord, help me to find someone I can truly love who will love me as well.
Someone with whom I can gladly share my thoughts, my feelings, indeed my
life! Someone with whom I may raise a family in accordance with your will to
share your love and give you Glory. May he [or she] be a vessel of joy in good
times and a firm pillar of prudent support in bad. Let neither of us forget that
you are there to help us in all cases with your help, guidance, and grace. Let
me be discerning and not seek someone solely out of loneliness, but out of
love for you and my potential spouse. May this be someone I like as well as
love, and may we share a deep bond of trust in each other throughout our
married lives, until death do us part. Don’t let carnal or other purely worldly
desires cloud my judgment about getting married. Help me to listen to the
voice of your Holy Spirit instead in this important matter. Heavenly Father, I
ask all these things through Christ our Lord, amen.

This prayer is for those couples facing financial, health, employment, or other
such issues that threaten their marriages:

Dear Lord, in this time of great trial in our marriage, let my husband/wife and I
not succumb to those forces that would weaken or perhaps even break our
bond of love in Holy Matrimony, and our vows to You and each other as well.
In this troubled time, let us not forget our vows to be there for each other for
worse, as well as better; and in sickness, as well as in health. Be a friend and
confidant to keep us attuned to Your wishes and desires for us. Keep me and
my spouse from nourishing grudges over disagreements, or becoming
irritable with each other in our stressful situation. Help us to remember St.
Paul’s important advice in his letter to the Ephesians not to let the sun go
down with us angry at each other. Through Christ our Lord, Amen.

And, finally, these marriage prayers are for those facing the deadly threats
and temptations involving the Sixth and Ninth Commandments. The first is
about the poison of infidelity, the second about pornography.
Dear Lord, let me put on your armor and your shield against the temptations
to cheat on my spouse. Even just one such dalliance, however innocuous or
justified it may seem, is like a dagger thrust straight into the heart of my
marriage and family. Let me be conscious not only of its grave sin as a
violation of your law of love, but also of the guilt and shame it entails as well.
Let me not risk destroying my spouse’s trust in me, ripping apart my family,
and possibly losing You forever from mortal sin. Give me strength and
wisdom to turn away from evil inclinations against marital fidelity immediately
when temptation strikes. Let me have the good sense not to put myself in
harm’s way through occasions of sin. Blessed Mother Mary, I ask for your
help and grace in these matters as well, in the name of Your Beloved Son,
Christ our Lord. Amen.

PRAYERS IN TIMES OF FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES

These prayers in times of financial difficulties can serve as a reminder that,

although, in the words of a Cyndi Lauper song “money changes everything,”
in our faith it isn’t the only thing that matters, not by a long shot!

Dear Lord,
Help me find firm ground in this shaky economy.
As I seek work and assistance,
Give me strength not to be anxious when I seem to be going nowhere;
Give me patience not to despair when things look bleak;
Give me serenity to know you are here with me, helping me to carry my
crosses each day;
So that I may do Your will,
For the salvation of souls
And my Eternal Life.

This one is slightly longer, but expresses a similar sentiment:

Dear Lord,
In this time of uncertainty,
Be my rock in a world built on sand;
Be my oasis of grace and peace in a world of tension and turmoil;
Help me to carry my cross gracefully, as you did in Your Passion;
Help me to follow Your beam of light in the midst of this darkness;
Help me to see Your will in all things
And show others Your comfort and strength.

Keep me calm when tempers flare up;

Keep me sane in a crazy world;
Keep me focused on the houses in Heaven
rather than the houses of cards collapsing around me;
Keep my eyes focused on the prize of Heaven
and not lose hope in You in this world or in the world to come;
Make me compassionate in dealing with others;
Let me see my travails as carrying my cross and sharing in Your Passion, for
the love of You and for the salvation of souls, including mine.
And may all my difficulties be ultimately for my good and Your glory. Amen.

Our Lord challenged us in the Gospels not to worry about what we need in
terms of the necessities of life such as food and clothing, but rather to “seek
first the kingdom of God….and all these things shall be added unto you” (Matt
6:33). He also advised us to not to worry about tomorrow, as it would take
care of itself (Matt 6:34).

PRAYERS FOR OFFERING UP SUFFERING

Oh my Jesus, I offer this for love of Thee, for the conversion of sinners, and in
reparation for the sins committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

In a similar vein, we offer this prayer:

Dear Lord,
Help me to remember in these troubled times
The cross you carried for my sake,
So that I may better carry mine
And to help others do the same,
As I offer up (whatever your concern or problem here) to you
For the conversion of sinners
For the forgiveness of sins
In reparation for sins
And for the salvation of souls. Amen

Here’s a shorter version that expresses the same sentiment:

Dear Lord,
I offer you (whatever your concern or problem here)
For the conversion of sinners
For the forgiveness of sins
In reparation for sins and
For the salvation of souls. Amen.

BEFORE and AFTER CONFESSION

O Holy Spirit. Source of all light, Spirit of wisdom, of understanding, and of

knowledge, come to my assistance and enable me to make a good
confession. Enlighten me, and help me now to know my sins as one day I
shall be force to recognize them before Thy judgment seat. Bring to my mind
the evil which I have done and the good which I have neglected. Permit me
not to be blinded by self-love. Grant me, moreover, heartfelt sorrow for my
transgressions, and the grace of a sincere confession, so that I may be
forgiven and admitted into Thy friendship.

This next prayer was written by the great 18th Century Saint Alphonsus
Liguori, one of the Doctors of the Church (those saints recognized for their
exemplary holiness and significant teachings) who authored many books
about our faith.

O my God, help me to make a good confession. Mary, my dearest Mother,

pray to Jesus for me. Help me to examine my conscience, enable me to
obtain true sorrow for my sins, and beg for me the grace rather to die than to
offend God again. Lord Jesus, light of our souls, who enlightens every man
coming into this world, enlighten my conscience and my heart by Thy Holy
Spirit, so that I may perceive all that is displeasing to Thy divine majesty and
may expiate it by humble confession, true contrition, and sincere repentance.

We’d also like to offer this prayer here as well to help you with your good
intentions after confession.

O Most merciful God ,who according to the multitude of Thy mercies dost so
put away the sins of those who truly repent that Thou rememberest them no
more: look graciously upon me, Thine unworthy servant, and accept my
confession for Thy mercy’s sake; receive my humble thanks, most loving
Father, that of Thy great goodness Thou hast given me pardon for all my sins.
O may Thy love and pity supply whatsoever has been wanting in the
sufficiency of my contrition, and the fullness of my confession. And do Thou,
O Lord, vouchsafe to grant me the help of Thy grace, that I may diligently
amend my life and persevere in Thy service unto the end, through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.