Prayers

The Sign of the Cross

(Using Your Right Hand To Sign)

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit

Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer

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 Hail Mary

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among 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

Glory Be (Doxology)

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end.

Amen

Guardian Angel Prayer

Angel of God,

My Guardian Dear to whom God’s love commits me here

Ever this day be at my side to light and guard and rule and guide

Amen

Prayer for the Dead

“Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them May they rest in peace

Amen

The Apostle’s Creed

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried He descended to the dead

On the third day he rose again He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father

He will come again to judge the living and the dead I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saint, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting

Amen

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, one in Being with the Father Through him all things were made For us men and our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he was born of the Virgin Mary, and became man

For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered, died, and was buried

On the third day he rose again in accordance of the Scriptures’ he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again 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 worshipped 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

Grace Before Meals

Bless us, O Lord, and these thy gifts which we are about to receive from thy bounty through Christ our Lord

Amen

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 confidence, I fly to you, O virgin of virgins, my Mother

To you I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful

O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me

Amen

Fatima Prayer

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to Heaven, especially those most in need of Thy mercy

Amen

Prayers

Prayer at the Beginning of the Day

Almighty God, you have given us this day; strengthen us with your power and keep us from falling into sin, so that whatever we say or think or do may be in your service and for the sake of your kingdom

We ask this through Christ our Lord Amen

Prayer for all Occasions

Lord, may everything we do begin with your inspiration and continue with your help, so that all our prayers and works may begin in you and by you be happily ended

We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen

The Angelus

V The angel spoke God’s message to Mary,

R and she conceived of the Holy Spirit Hail, Mary

V “I am the lowly servant of the Lord:

R let it be done to me according to your word” Hail, Mary

V And the Word became flesh R and lived among us Hail, Mary

V Pray for us, holy Mother of God, R that we may become worthy of the promises of Christ

Let us pray

Lord, fill our hearts with your grace: once, through the message of an angel you revealed to us the incarnation of your Son; now, through his suffering and death lead us to the glory of his resurrection

We ask this through Christ our Lord R Amen

The Aquinas Prayer God, grant me the grace to open myself completely to your Holy Spirit, that I may be led into all truth; The truth of your Word and the truth of a daily life which glorifies you

May no-one be caused to stumble by any word or action of mine; may no-one be poorer because of my neglect or thoughtlessness

Touch my mind, so that I may think of you; touch my eyes, that I may see others as you see them; touch my lips, so that my words might comfort, encourage or rebuke as necessary; touch my hands, so that all tasks might be performed well; touch my heart, my innermost being, so that your love might guide me

Amen

Invocation

Saint Thomas Aquinas:

R: Pray for us

Blessed Edmund Rice:

R: Pray for us Live Jesus in our Hearts: R: Forever

In imitation of Edmund Rice, students are welcome to make a visit to our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament of our College Chapel.

Prayer for all Occasions

Lord, may everything we do begin with your inspiration and continue with your help, so that all our prayers and works may begin in you and by you be happily ended We ask this through Christ our Lord Amen

Prayer of St Francis Lord, make me an instrument of your peace, Where there is hatred, let me sow love; Where there is injury, pardon; Where there is doubt, faith; Where there is despair, hope; Where there is darkness, light; Where there is sadness, joy O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled, as to console; to be understood, as to understand; to be loved, as to love For it is in giving that we receive. It is in pardoning that we are pardoned, and it is in dying that we are born to Eternal Life Amen.

Prayers

Edmund Rice Anthem

God has shown his favour

His hand is surely here

Light shines on this work, a light of grace so clear Now so many years have passed Blessed by one man’s days; The birth of Edmund Ignatius Rice is honoured in our praise Chorus: Men died for God on history’s every page; Men lived for God as well in every state and age

This man who lived for God – Edmund Ignatius Rice

Showed all the world a living sacrifice

Faith gave greater strength to him, a faith as calm as dawn Hope kept him eager with earthly help withdrawn

Love, his constant compass point made his path quite sure

The work of Edmund Ignatius Rice is God’s and must endure (Chorus)

Lead us to a noble life, inspired by your ideal Guide us to value not false ideals but real

Hold your torch above us, show your shining face.

We hail you Edmund Ignatius, a man of God and grace (Chorus)

National National Anthem

Australians all let us rejoice, for we are young and free, We’ve golden soil and wealth for toil, Our home is girt by sea; Our land abounds in natures gifts of beauty rich and rare; In history’s page let every stage Advance Australia fair!

In joyful strains then let us sing Advance Australia fair!

Beneath our radiant Southern Cross, We’ll toil with hearts and hands; To make this Commonwealth of ours Renowned of all the lands; For those who’ve come across the seas

Anyway

(Veritas Vincit)

People are often unreasonable, illogical and selfish; Forgive them anyway

If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives; Be kind anyway

If you are successful, you will win some friends, and make some enemies; Succeed anyway

If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you; Be honest and frank anyway

What you spend years working at, someone could destroy overnight; Build anyway

If you find serenity and happiness, people may be jealous; Be happy anyway

If you find serenity and happiness, people may be jealous; Be happy anyway

The good you do today, people may forget tomorrow; Do good anyway

Give the world the best you have; it may never be enough; but Give the world the best you’ve got anyway

You see, in the final analysis, it is between you and God; It was never between you and them ANYWAY

We’ve boundless plains to share; With courage let us all combine To Advance Australia fair!

In joyful strains then let us sing Advance Australia fair!

Kent Keith