Date posted: August 28, 2009 - 06:00 am
Name: BLESSED FRANCIS SEELOS
Prayer: Blessed Francis Seelos, C.Ss.R.

O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer, let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight. I offer praise to You for the grace You have bestowed on Your humble missionary, Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos. May I have the same joyful vigor that Fr. Seelos possessed during his earthly life to love You deeply and live faithfully Your gospel. Divine Physician, You infused Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos with the gift of Your healing. By the help of his prayers,
sustain in me the grace to know Your will and the strength to overcome my afflictions. For love of You, make me whole. May I learn from the example of Blessed Seelos and gain comfort from his patient endurance. Bountiful God, in Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos You have given Your people a model for those who labor joyfully in Your earthly kingdom. May the smile of Fr. Seelos in Your heavenly dominion dwell on those who find life burdensome. Help Father Seelos to keep continually before the eyes of Your people the gentleness of Jesus Christ, our Redeemer. Amen

Date posted: August 28, 2009 - 05:59 am
Name: ONLY ONE THING IS NECESSARY
Prayer: A Prayer of Saint Alphonsus Liguori


0 my God, help me to remember -
That time is short, eternity is long.
What good is all the greatness of this world at the hour of death?
To love You, my God, and save my soul is the one thing necessary.
Without You, there is no peace, no joy.
My God, I need fear nothing but sin.
For to lose You, my God, is to lose all.
0 my God, help me to remember -
That to gain all I must leave all,
That in loving You I have all good things: the infinite riches of Christ and His
Church, the motherly protection of Mary,
peace beyond understanding, joy unspeakable!

Eternal Father, your Son has promised that whatever we ask in His Name will be given to us. In His Name I pray: give me a burning faith, a joyful hope, a holy love for Jesus Christ. Give me the grace of perseverance in doing Your will in all things. Do with me what You will. I repent of having offended You. Grant, O Lord, that I may love You always and never let me be separated from You.

O my God and my All, make me a saint!

Date posted: August 28, 2009 - 05:58 am
Name: Prayer to Our Mother
Prayer: PRAYER TO OUR MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP

Mother of Perpetual Help, Woman of Eternal Hope, your wordless gaze tells us so much about you. Knowing eyes look upon us with tender love. The slight bend of your head reveals such maternal concern. While your left hand supports the Child, your right hand is ready to receive us, too. Just as He feels the beating of your heart, so you encourage us to lead a life of hope and holiness. Just as His sandal will fall on your lap, through your intercession may God pick us up as we stumble and fall. Never let us be parted from you and your son, Jesus. Lady of love, you invite us to place our hand where His fingers touch yours—near a heart of endless hope—so that we may be united often in prayer here on earth and joined forever with you in heaven.

Date posted: August 28, 2009 - 05:57 am
Name: For the United States of America
Prayer: Prayer to "Heal Our Land"

Heavenly Father, the world seems to be collapsing around us. While families struggle to keep their homes and feed their children, floods and tornados ravage our land; abortion is accepted and same-sex marriage is legal. Government and business leaders have chosen to walk in the ways of darkness; wars and fighting are tearing countries apart. Crime and violence dominate many towns and cities. Fear and trepidation grip our hearts; we don't know where to turn. We have fallen from your grace; we have drifted so far from your protection. Many don't even know your name. What must we do to find favor with you, O Lord, what must we do? O Lord, we are weak and afraid. But you O Lord, are our strength, you will defend us in battle; Your son, Jesus died for our sins and transgressions; "by his stripes we are healed." We place our trust in you and you alone, we cast out fear, we bind the enemy in your precious Name. We seek your face and we turn away from our sins, we are not afraid. For you have said "if my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." 2 Chron 7:14 We claim your solemn promise, Lord. May your Holy Spirit help us to fulfill the conditions that you require for its fulfillment, in Jesus' precious name. Amen.

Date posted: August 24, 2009 - 04:35 am
Name: Francis
Prayer: Christ lord , I am sorry for my sins. I have not given time to you, you made me realize that you are the most important thing in my life. God I have changed please dont take my love from my life, I beg you to give me another chance to improve myself to the be of some use to people lord. Please give me the courage to face the world in a just way.. Please give me my love back in my life.... Divine Mercy of Jesus christ I trust in thee.... you alone can solve my problem at this moment .. Please lord give Binu back in mu life.

Date posted: August 21, 2009 - 07:14 am
Name: God be Praised for giving us Our Lady of Prompt Succor
Prayer: Our Lady of Prompt Succor, hasten to help us. (Repeat three times and recite the Hail Mary and Our Father.)

Lord, have mercy on us.Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.Christ, hear.
Christ, graciously hear us.

God the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.

Holy Mary, pray for us.
Mother of the Infant Jesus, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor, pray for us.

Our Lady of Prompt Succor of all who invoke you with confidence, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor of all who are devout toward the Infant Jesus, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor for obtaining a lively faith, pray for us.

Our Lady of Prompt Succor for sustaining the hope of Christians, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor for obtaining and persevering in charity, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor for observing the law of God, pray for us.

Our Lady of Prompt Succor for observing perseverance in virtue and good works, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor in every spiritual necessity, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor against the revolt of self-will, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor in the occasion of sin, pray for us.

Our Lady of Prompt Succor in every temptation, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor against the evil spirit, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor for obtaining contrition, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor of those wishing to re-enter the path of salvation, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor for the conversion of sinners, pray for us.

Our Lady of Prompt Succor in every temporal necessity, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor in every affliction, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor of afflicted families, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor of the sick and the poor, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor against contagious diseases and epidemics, pray for us.

Our Lady of Prompt Succor in every accident, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor against destruction by fire, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor against lightning and tempest, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor against destruction by flood, pray for us.

Our Lady of Prompt Succor of travelers, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor of navigators, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor of the shipwrecked, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor against the enemies of our country, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor in time of war, pray for us.

Our Lady of Prompt Succor of those aspiring to the holy priesthood and the religious life, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor of laborers in the Lord's vineyard, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor of missionaries who spread the faith, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor of our Holy Father the Pope, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor for those searching for the faith, pray for us.

Our Lady of Prompt Succor against the enemies of the Church, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor at the hour of death, pray for us.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor for the deliverance of the souls in purgatory, pray for us.

Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.

Our Lady of Prompt Succor, pray for us. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

O Almighty and Eternal God, Who sees us surrounded by so many dangers and miseries, grant in Your infinite goodness that the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Your Divine Son, may defend us from the evil spirit and protect us against all adversities, that always and with prompt succor she may deliver us from every evil of soul and body, and safely guide us to the kingdom of heaven, through the merits of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen."

Date posted: August 21, 2009 - 07:09 am
Name: PRAYER FOR HELP TO FORGIVE
Prayer: Lord, Jesus, I come before you, just as I am.

I am sorry for my sins, I repent of my sins, please forgive me.

In your name, I forgive all others for what they have done against me.

I renounce Satan, the evil spirits and all their works.

I give you my entire self.

Lord Jesus, now and forever, I invite you into my life Jesus.

I accept you as my Lord and Savior.

Heal me, change me, strengthen me in body, soul and spirit.

Come Lord Jesus, cover me with your Precious Blood, and fill me with your Holy Spirit, I love you Jesus.

I praise you Jesus.

I thank you Jesus.

I shall follow you every day of my life.

Mary, My Mother, Queen of Peace, all the Angels and Saints, please help me. Amen

Date posted: August 21, 2009 - 07:07 am
Name: PRAYER FOR THE STRENGTH TO FORGIVE
Prayer: For the Strength to Forgive

Faultless Lord, enduring death for me,

You have consummated the debt of my sins:

Your sacrifice of forgiveness was absolute!

Grant me the strength to also forgive others,

To excuse their transgressions against me.

So I may truly reflect this spiritual fruit,

Obliterate any persistent feelings of malice.

Let each trespass end as a closing chapter,

My continuing on the road of righteousness.

Forgive my sins as I aspire to forgive others.

You are truly archetypical of forgiveness.

You are a most forgiving Lord!

Date posted: August 21, 2009 - 07:05 am
Name: Psalm 32
Prayer: THE LORD FORGIVES

Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered. 2 Blessed is the man to whom the Lord hath not imputed sin, and in whose spirit there is no guile. 3 Because I was silent my bones grew old; whilst I cried out all the day long. 4 For day and night thy hand was heavy upon me: I am turned in my anguish, whilst the thorn is fastened. 5 I have acknowledged my sin to thee, and my injustice I have not concealed. I said I will confess against myself my injustice to the Lord: and thou hast forgiven the wickedness of my sin.

3 "Because I was silent"... That is, whilst I kept silence, by concealing, or refusing to confess my sins, thy hand was heavy upon me, etc.

4 "I am turned"... That is, I turn and roll about in my bed to seek for ease in my pain whilst the thorn of thy justice pierces my flesh, and sticks fast in me. Or, I am turned: that is, I am converted to thee, my God, by being brought to a better understanding by thy chastisements. In the Hebrew it is, my moisture is turned into the droughts of the summer.

6 For this shall every one that is holy pray to thee in a seasonable time. And yet in a flood of many waters, they shall not come nigh unto him. 7 Thou art my refuge from the trouble which hath encompassed me: my joy, deliver me from them that surround me. 8 I will give thee understanding, and I will instruct thee in this way, in which thou shalt go: I will fix my eyes upon thee. 9 Do not become like the horse and the mule, who have no understanding. With bit and bridle bind fast their jaws, who come not near unto thee. 10 Many are the scourges of the sinner, but mercy shall encompass him that hopeth in the Lord.

11 Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye just, and glory, all ye right of heart.

Date posted: August 20, 2009 - 02:26 pm
Name: St. Bernards advice
Prayer: “In dangers, in doubts, in difficulties, think of Mary, call upon Mary. Let not her name depart from your lips, never suffer it to leave your heart. And that you may more surely obtain the assistance of her prayer, neglect not to walk in her footsteps. With her for guide, you shall never go astray; while invoking her, you shall never lose heart; so long as she is in your mind, you are safe from deception; while she holds your hand, you cannot fall; under her protection you have nothing to fear; if she walks before you, you shall not grow weary; if she shows you favor, you shall reach the goal” (St. Bernard).

Date posted: August 19, 2009 - 05:40 am
Name: LITANY TO THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
Prayer: LITANY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

This litany was written some years before the dogmatic definite declaration of the Immaculate Conception, and was included in the Sadlier Golden Manual of 1851.

God the Father, Source of all sanctity, Have mercy on us.
God the Son, uncreated Sanctity, Have mercy on us.
God the Holy Ghost, Spirit of Sanctity, Have mercy on us.
Most sacred Trinity, one God, Have mercy on us.

Holy Mary, immaculate, Pray for us.
Virgin of virgins, immaculate, Pray for us.
Holy Virgin, by predestination immaculate, Pray for us.
Holy Virgin, in thy conception immaculate, Pray for us.
Holy Virgin, after thy conception immaculate, Pray for us.

Daughter of the Father, immaculate, Pray for us.
Mother of the Son, immaculate, Pray for us.
Spouse of the Holy Ghost, immaculate, Pray for us.
Seat of the most Holy Trinity, immaculate, Pray for us.
Image of the Wisdom of God, immaculate, Pray for us.

Dawn of the Sun of justice, immaculate, Pray for us.
Living ark of the body of Christ, immaculate, Pray for us.
Daughter of David, immaculate, Pray for us.
Guide to Jesus, immaculate, Pray for us.
Virgin, triumphing over original sin, immaculate, Pray for us.

Virgin, crushing the head of the serpent, immaculate, Pray for us.
Queen of heaven and earth, immaculate, Pray for us.
Gate of the heavenly Jerusalem, immaculate, Pray for us.
Dispenser of graces, immaculate, Pray for us.
Spouse of Saint Joseph, immaculate, Pray for us.

Star of the world, immaculate, Pray for us.
Impregnable tower of the Church Militant, immaculate, Pray for us.
Rose amid thorns, immaculate, Pray for us.
Olive of the fields, immaculate, Pray for us.
Model of all perfection, immaculate, Pray for us.

Cause of our hope, immaculate, Pray for us.
Pillar of our faith, immaculate, Pray for us.
Source of Divine Love, immaculate, Pray for us.
Sure sign of our salvation, immaculate, Pray for us.
Rule of perfect obedience, immaculate, Pray for us.

Pattern of holy poverty, immaculate, Pray for us.
School of devotion, immaculate, Pray for us.
Abode of chaste modesty, immaculate, Pray for us.
Anchor of our salvation, immaculate, Pray for us.
Light of Angels, immaculate, Pray for us.

Crown of Patriarchs, immaculate, Pray for us.
Glory of Prophets, immaculate, Pray for us.
Lady and Mistress of Apostles, immaculate, Pray for us.
Support of Martyrs, immaculate, Pray for us.
Strength of Confessors, immaculate, Pray for us.

Diadem of Virgins, immaculate, Pray for us.
Splendor of all Saints, immaculate, Pray for us.
Sanctity of all Christians, immaculate, Pray for us.
Companion of devout souls, immaculate, Pray for us.
Joy of those who hope in thee, immaculate, Pray for us.

Health of the sick, immaculate, Pray for us.
Advocate of sinners, immaculate, Pray for us.
Terror of heretics, immaculate, Pray for us.
Protectress of all mankind, immaculate, Pray for us.
Patroness of those who honor thee, immaculate, Pray for us.


Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world:
Spare us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world:
Graciously hear us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world:
Have mercy on us.


V. In thy Conception, O Virgin Mary, thou wast immaculate.
R. Pray for us to the Father, Whose Son Jesus, conceived of the Holy Ghost, thou didst bring forth.

Let us pray, O Almighty and Eternal God, Who didst prepare for Thy Son a worthy habitation, by the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary: we beseech Thee that, as Thou didst preserve her from every stain of sin, through the merits of the pre-ordained atonement of Jesus Christ, so Thou wouldst grant that we also may come without spot to Thee. Through the same Jesus Christ Our Lord. R. Amen.

Date posted: August 19, 2009 - 05:33 am
Name: Consecration to the Sacred Heart and the Immaculate Heart
Prayer: An Act of Consecration of the United States of America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, wishing to fulfill Your ardent desire that the Immaculate Heart of Your Most holy Mother be venerated at Your side, we consecrate to Your United Hearts this day, our beloved country, the United States of America with all of its natural resources and all of its people and those yet to be born.

We do this in a spirit of deep humility and gratitude for the manifold and singular graces and blessings which You have bestowed upon our nation; in reparation for our many grievous offenses against You, and as a gesture of most ardent an fervent love for you.

In the hope that Your triumph and reign in all the world
might begin here in our beloved country. We beseech You, O Jesus, by the Divine Mercy which pours forth from Your Most Sacred Heart, to have mercy upon us. Defeat the forces of evil which engulf us and threaten us on every side, for You promised St. Margaret Mary that You would reign through Your Heart in spite of those who oppose you. And dearest Mother Mary, You promised the children at Fatima that Your Immaculate Heart would triumph in the End.

We implore You then to triumph and reign in the hearts and lives of all of our people in the United States of America. Purify and sanctify all of us daily more and more. Perform miracles of grace and conversion within us. Make each one of our hearts a living Shrine of your united hearts. Make of our nation one immense shrine Where unceasing gratitude and reparation and love Are offered to you. Enkindle in the hearts of all of our people a spark of that Divine Fire of Love which burns in Your Most Sacred Heart, O Jesus, and which is aflame in the Immaculate heart of Mary, so that we may love you without measure and be consumed in spreading that Divine Fire of Love throughout the whole world!
Make us holy apostles of Your United Hearts in that New Evangelization which will bring your true peace to the world and your triumph and reign to all hearts everywhere.
So the Earth nay resound from pole to pole With one cry:
"Blessed forever be the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary!" Amen.

Date posted: August 19, 2009 - 05:30 am
Name: Mother of Mercy
Prayer: Prayer to the Mother of Mercy
By Sister Mildred Mary Neuzil

Oh Holy Virgin, Mother of Mercy, look down in compassion upon your poor, frightened children. We come to you with fullest confidence, oh refuge of the afflicted and distressed. Where shall we fly, or to whom shall we go but to you, oh Mother of Mercy? Our cause is in your hands. Cover us then, we beseech you, with the saving mantle of your tender compassion. Hide us under your cloak of loving care and pity, from the just punishments of a angry God. Shield us from the chastisements which we, by our many transgressions have justly drawn upon ourselves.

Be to us, oh comforter of the lonely and the sorrowful, a Mother of Mercy, never leaving us either in life or in death. Under the mantle of your protecting mercy, oh loving Mother, lead us to the feet of your all-merciful Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, to remain forever.

Amen.

Date posted: August 19, 2009 - 05:30 am
Name: Our Lady of America
Prayer: "O Immaculate Mother, Queen of our country, open our hearts, our homes, and our land to the coming of Jesus, your Divine Son. With Him, reign over us, O heavenly Lady, so pure and so bright with the radiance of God's light shining in and about you. Be our leader against the powers of evil set upon wresting the world of souls, redeemed at such a great cost by the sufferings of your Son and of yourself, in union with Him, from that same Savior, Who loves us with infinite charity.

"We gather about you, O chaste and holy Mother, Virgin Immaculate, Patroness of our beloved land, determined to fight under your banner of holy purity against the wickedness that would make all the world an abyss of evil, without God and without your loving maternal care. "We consecrate our hearts, our homes, our land to your Most Pure Heart, O great Queen, that the kingdom of your Son, our Redeemer and our God, may be firmly established in us.


We ask no special sign of you, sweet Mother, for we believe in your great love for us, and we place in you our entire confidence. We promise to honor you by faith, love, and the purity of our lives according to your desire.

"Reign over us, then, O Virgin Immaculate, with your Son Jesus Christ. May His Divine Heart and your most chaste Heart be ever enthroned and glorified among us. Use us, your children of America, as your instruments in bringing peace among men and nations. Work your miracles of grace in us, so that we may be a glory to the Blessed Trinity, Who created, redeemed,and sanctifies us.

"May your valiant Spouse, St. Joseph, with the holy Angels and Saints, assist you and us in 'renewing the face of the earth.' Then when our work is over, come, Holy Immaculate Mother, and as our Victorious Queen, lead us to the eternal kingdom, where your Son reigns forever as King. Amen." - END

(200 days)

Nihil Obstat: - Daniel Pilarczyk, S.T.D.
Imprimatur: - Paul F. Leibold, V.G.
Cincinnati, Jan. 25, 1963

Date posted: August 18, 2009 - 07:45 am
Name: TO WORK SEEKING GOD ALONE
Prayer: To work seeking God alone

From “The Work of the Divine Providence” by Blessed Luis Orione (1872-1940) (3 September 1899).

"Yesterday I was in the room of a good priest and there my eyes alighted on these words: God alone!

My eyes at that moment were full of tiredness and pain, and my mind was recalling many anxious days like yesterday, and on top of the whirl of many worries, and on top of the confused sound of many sighs, it seemed to me as if my angel spoke: God alone!, disconsolate soul, God alone!

On the window-sill there was a cyclamen plant, beyond it a corridor where some priests were piously meditating, and further beyond a crucifix, a dear and venerated crucifix which reminded me of beautiful and unforgettable days, and my tearful eyes rested at the feet of Our Lord. And it seemed as if my soul was lifted up, and that a peaceful comforting voice came down from the pierced heart and invited me to rise up, to confide my sufferings in God, and to pray.

What soft and peaceful silence...! and in the silence God alone! I repeated to myself God Alone!

And I seemed to feel a beneficial atmosphere and calm around my soul!... Then I saw behind me the reason of the present sufferings: I saw how instead of seeking to please God alone! in my work, for years I had been begging for the praise of men; I was continuously seeking, continuously worried about having somebody who could see me, appreciate me, applaud me, and I concluded for myself: here too, I must start a new life: I must work seeking God alone!

The glance of God is like a fortifying dew, a luminous ray which fertilizes and expands: let us work without noise and without rest, let us work before God’s eyes, before God alone!

The human glance is a burning ray that fades even the most resistant colors: in our case it would be like a frozen breath of wind that bends, that damages the still fragile stem of the poor little plant.

Every action done to make noise and to be seen, loses its freshness to the eyes of the Lord: it is like a flower passed through many hands, barley presentable. (...)

God alone!oh, how useful and comforting to want God alone for a witness! God alone is holiness at its highest level! God alone is the best security of one day entering Heaven.

God alone, my children, God alone!"