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.
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...
PRAYER FOR CHRIST’S MERCY (written by Saint Jerome) O Lord, show your mercy to me and gladden my heart. I am like the man on the way to Jericho who was overtaken by robbers, wounded and left for dead. O Good Samaritan, come to my aid, I am like the sheep that went astray. O Good Shepherd, seek Read More...
A PRAYER TO SAINT MICHAEL, GABRIEL AND RAPHAEL, ARCHANGELS Heavenly King, You have given us archangels to assist us during our pilgrimage on earth. Saint Michael is our protector; I ask him to come to my aid, fight for all my loved ones, and protect us from danger. Saint Gabriel is a Read More...
GOD OF MERCY AND LOVE God of mercy and love let us serve you in our world. We pray for countries where justice seems far away, where human rights are ignored. Let us remind those in power that prisoners are not forgotten. We pray that the dignity of life is respected and remember those Read More...
