SAINT CHARLES BORROMEO
Almighty God,
You have generously made known to human beings the mysteries of Your life through Jesus Christ Your Son in the Holy Spirit. Enlighten my mind to know these mysteries which Your Church treasures and teaches.
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BLESSING OF AN ADVENT WREATH
O God, by whose word all things are sanctified,
pour forth thy blessing upon this wreath
and grant that we who use it
may prepare our hearts for the Coming of Christ,
and may receive from thee abundant graces.
Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
O shepherd of Read More...
SAINT MARTIN DE PORRES
O compassionate God, you have given us St. Martin de Porres as a model of humility, mortification, and charity. You glorified his faithfulness and blest his life-long service to you. Look on us with compassion and make us feel his powerful intercession. Amen.
A PRAYER FOR ALL SOULS
God our Father, Your power brings us to birth, Your providence guides our lives, and by Your command we return to dust.
Lord, those who die still live in Your presence, their lives change but do not end. I pray in hope for my family, relatives and friends, and for all the Read More...
ALL SAINTS DAY PRAYER
Dear Father,
You have given the saints in Heaven eternal happiness and they now live in the fullness of Your glory.
Because of their holy love for You, they also care about me and my family, my friends, my church, and my neighbors.
Thank You for the gift of their Read More...
EVE OF ALL SAINTS PRAYER
Father, All-Powerful and Ever-Living God,
Tomorrow we rejoice in the holy men and women of every time and place. May their prayers bring us your forgiveness and love, we ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
PRAYER IN TIME OF ILLNESS
Lord Jesus, you came into the world to heal our infirmities and to endure our sufferings. You went about healing all and bringing comfort to those in pain and need.
We come before you now in this time of illness asking that you may be the source of our strength in Read More...
FOR CHILDREN, FAMILY AND FRIENDS
O God, our heavenly Father, who loves mankind and is infinitely merciful and compassionate, have mercy upon your servants for whom I humbly pray to you, and commend to your gracious care and protection.
Be their guide and guardian in all their endeavors, lead them Read More...