Glory to You, O Lord

Glory to You, Lord

By Mary K. Stewart 1

Glory to You, Lord Copyright © 2010 Mary K. Stewart, All rights reserved.

Fourth Private Edition Completed:

January 2, 2011: Solemnity of The Epiphany of the Lord.

For additional information, email: GlorytoYouLord3@aol.com Scripture quotations used in this book from the Revised Standard Version Bible, Second Catholic Edition, Ignatius Edition, Copyright 2006, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America.

Psalm Texts from The Psalms: A New Translation, Copyright © 1963 by The Grail (England) Gospel Canticles in this work are taken from the New American Bible with Revised New Testament © 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, D.C. All Rights Reserved. No part of the New American Bible may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing from the copyright owner.

English translation of the Order of Mass prayers from The Roman Missal, Copyright © 1973, International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc. (ICEL).

Divine Mercy prayers from The Divine Mercy Message and Devotion, Copyright © 1993; 1991 Marian Helpers. All rights reserved.

Cover Art: Pietro Perugino The The Ascension of Christ c. 1506 Musée Municipal des Beaux-Arts, Lyon

Featured Artists: Worship Almighty God: Pietro Perugino.

Praise the Holy Trinity: Fra Filippo Lippi.

Rejoice in the Messiah: Fra Angelico.

Treasure the Holy Child Jesus: Pietro Perugino, Ludovico Lana, Giorgio Vasari, Domenico Ghirlandaio, Fra Filippo Lippi, Giotto di Bondone, Annibale Carracci, Nicolas Poussin, Giuliano Bugiardini, Bartolomé Esteban Perez Murillo, Pinturicchio, & Mariotto Albertinelli.

Glorify the Sacred Heart of Jesus: Giotto di Bondone.

Serve Christ the King: Giotto di Bondone.

Adore the Holy Eucharist: Nicolas Poussin, Paulo Veronese, & Raffaello Sanzio.

Trust in the Divine Mercy: Vilnius Divine Mercy image by Eugene Kazimirowski.

Venerate the Holy Name of Jesus: Jesus: Pietro Perugino, Gaetano Gandolfi, Guido Reni, Andrea Mantegna, Giovanni Battista Castello, Masolino da Panicale, Fra Angelico, & Masaccio.

Honor the Immaculate Heart of Mary: Pietro Perugino,& Raffaello Sanzio.

Emulate St. Joseph: Raffaello Sanzio.

Lead us to Eternal Life: Duccio di Buoninsegna.

Come in Your Glory: Fra Angelico, & Giovanni Bellini.

Artwork courtesy of Web Gallery of Art and Wikimedia.

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I dedicate this book to the Glory of the Most Holy Trinity.

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The Lord is my light and my salvation.

Psalm 27: 1

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Glory to You, Lord Worship Almighty God Page 7

Praise the Holy Trinity Page 19

Rejoice in the Messiah Page 29

Treasure the Holy Child Jesus Page 47

Glorify the Sacred Heart of Jesus Page 63

Serve Christ the King Page 69

Adore Adore the Holy Eucharist Page 83

Trust in The Divine Mercy Page 91

Venerate the Holy Name of Jesus Page 111

Honor the Immaculate Heart of Mary Page 131

Emulate St. Joseph Page 191

Lead us to Eternal Life Page 195

Come in Your Glory Page 207

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Take Lord, and receive all my liberty, my memory, my understanding, and my entire will, all that I have and possess.

Thou hast given all to me.

To Thee, O Lord, I return it.

All is Thine.

Dispose of it wholly according to Thy Will.

Give me Thy love and Thy grace, for this is sufficient for me.

Saint Ignatius Loyola

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Worship Almighty God 7

Gloria

Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth.

Lord God, heavenly King, Almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory.

Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer.

For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

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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, one in Being with the Father.

Through him all things were made.

For us men and for 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 fulfillment of 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 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.

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Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory.

Hosanna in the highest.

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest.

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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.

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Bless the Lord, all you works of the Lord.

Praise and exalt him above all forever.

Angels of the Lord, bless the Lord.

You heavens, bless the Lord.

All you waters above the heavens, bless the Lord.

All you hosts of the Lord, bless the Lord.

Sun and moon, bless the Lord.

Stars of heaven, bless the Lord.

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Every shower and dew, bless the Lord.

All you winds, bless the Lord.

Fire and heat, bless the Lord.

Cold and chill, bless the Lord.

Dew and rain, bless the Lord.

Frost and chill, bless the Lord.

Ice and snow, bless the Lord.

Nights and days, bless the Lord.

Light and darkness, bless the Lord.

Lightnings and clouds, bless the Lord.

Let the earth bless the Lord.

Praise and exalt him above all forever.

Mountains and hills bless the Lord.

Everything growing from the earth, bless the Lord.

You springs, bless the Lord.

Seas and rivers, bless the Lord.

You dolphins and all water creatures, bless the Lord.

All you birds of the air, bless the Lord.

All you beasts, wild and tame, bless the Lord.

You sons of men, bless the Lord.

O Israel, bless the Lord.

Praise and exalt him above all forever.

Priests of the Lord, bless the Lord.

Servants of the Lord, bless the Lord.

Spirits and souls of the just, bless the Lord.

Holy men of humble heart, bless the Lord.

Hananiah, Azariah, Mishael, bless the Lord.

Praise and exalt him above all forever.

Let us bless the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Let us praise and exalt him above all forever.

Blessed are you, Lord in the firmament of heaven.

Praiseworthy and glorious and exalted above all forever.

Canticle of Daniel 3: 5757-88, 56

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Mighty and wonderful are your works, Lord God Almighty!

Righteous and true are your ways, O King of the nations!

Who would dare refuse you honor, or the glory due your name, O Lord?

Since you alone are holy, all nations shall come and worship in your presence.

Your mighty deeds are clearly seen.

Canticle of Revelation 15: 33- 4

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Te Deum

You are God: we praise you; You are the Lord: we acclaim you; You are the eternal Father: All creation worships you.

To you all angels, all the powers of heaven, Cherubim and Seraphim, sing in endless praise: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory.

The glorious company of apostles praise you.

The noble fellowship of prophets praise you.

The white-robed army of martyrs praise you.

Throughout the world the holy Church acclaims you: Father, of majesty unbounded, your true and only Son, worthy of all worship, and the Holy Spirit, advocate and guide.

You, Christ, are the king of glory, the eternal Son of the Father.

When you became man to set us free you did not spurn the Virgin’s womb.

You overcame the sting of death, and opened the kingdom of heaven to all believers.

You are seated at God’s right hand in glory.

We believe that you will come, and be our judge.

Come then, Lord, and help your people, bought with the price of your own blood, and bring us with your saints to glory everlasting.

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My God, I believe, I adore, I hope, and I love Thee!

I beg pardon for those who do not believe, do not adore, do not hope, and do not love Thee.

Angel prayer from Fatima

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Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who bestowed on us in Christ every spiritual blessing in the heavens.

God chose us in him before the world began, to be holy and blameless in his sight.

He predestined us to be his adopted sons through Jesus Christ, such was his will and pleasure, that all might praise the glorious favor he has bestowed on us in his beloved.

In him and through his blood, we have been redeemed, and our sins forgiven, so immeasurably generous is God’s favor to us.

God has given us the wisdom to understand fully the mystery, the plan he was pleased to decree in Christ.

A plan to be carried out in Christ, in the fullness of time, to bring all things into one in him, in the heavens and on the earth.

Canticle of Ephesians 1: 33-10

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Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

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Praise The Holy Trinity 19

Act Of Oblation to Merciful Love Offering of myself as a Victim of Holocaust to God’s Merciful Love O My God! Most Blessed Trinity, I desire to Love You and make You Loved, to work for the glory of Holy Church by saving souls on earth and liberating those suffering in purgatory. I desire to accomplish Your will perfectly and to reach the degree of glory You have prepared for me in Your Kingdom. I desire, in a word, to be a saint but I feel my helplessness and I beg You, O my God! To be Yourself my Sanctity!

Since You loved me so much as to give me Your only Son as my Saviour and my Spouse, the infinite treasures of His merits are mine. I offer them to You with gladness, begging You to look upon me only in the Face of Jesus and in His heart burning with Love.

I offer You, too, all the merits of the saints (in heaven and on earth), their acts of Love, and those of the holy angels. Finally, I offer You, O Blessed Trinity! the Love and merits of the Blessed Virgin, my dear Mother. It is to her I abandon my offering, begging her to present it to You. Her Divine Son, my Beloved Spouse, told us in the days of His mortal life: “Whatsoever you ask the Father in my name He will give it to you!” I am certain, then, that You will grant my desires; I know, O my God! That the more You want to give, the more You make us desire. I feel in my heart immense desires and it is with confidence I ask You to come and take possession of my soul. Ah! I cannot receive Holy Communion as often as I desire, but, Lord, are You not all-powerful? Remain in me as in a tabernacle and never separate Yourself from Your little victim.

I want to console You for the ingratitude of the wicked, and I beg of You to take away my freedom to displease You. If through weakness I sometimes fall, may Your Divine Glance cleanse my soul immediately, consuming all my imperfections like the fire that transforms everything into itself.

I thank You, O my God! for all the graces You have granted me, especially the grace of making me pass through the crucible of suffering. It is with joy I shall contemplate You on the Last Day carrying the scepter of Your Cross. Since You deigned to give me a share in this very precious Cross, I hope in heaven to resemble You and to see shining in my glorified body the sacred stigmata of Your Passion.

After earth’s Exile, I hope to go and enjoy You in the Fatherland, but I do not want to lay up merits for heaven. I want to work for Your Love alone with the one purpose of pleasing You, consoling Your Sacred Heart, and saving souls who will love You eternally.

In the evening of this life, I shall appear before You with empty hands, for I do not ask You, Lord, to count my works. All our justice is stained in Your eyes. I wish, then, to be clothed in Your own Justice and to receive from Your Love the eternal possession of Yourself. I want no other Throne, no other Crown but You, my Beloved!

Time is nothing in Your eyes, and a single day is like a thousand years. You can, then, in one instant prepare me to appear before You. In order to live in one single act of perfect Love, I OFFER MYSELF AS A VICTIM OF HOLOCAUST TO YOUR MERCIFUL LOVE, asking You to consume me incessantly, allowing the waves of infinite tenderness shut up within You to overflow into my soul, and that thus I may become a martyr of Your Love, O my God! May this martyrdom, after having prepared me to appear before You, finally cause me to die and may my soul take its flight without any delay into the eternal embrace of Your Merciful Love.

I want O my Beloved, at each beat of my heart to renew this offering to You an infinite number of times, until the shadows having disappeared I may be able to tell You of my Love in an Eternal Face to Face!

Marie, Francoise, Thérèse of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face, unworthy Carmelite religious.

This 9th day of June * Feast of the Most Holy Trinity * in the year of grace, 1895.

From Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, A New Translation from the Original Manuscripts by John Clarke, O.C.D. Copyright © 1975 by the Washington Province of Discalced Carmelites, Inc. Washington, D.C.: ICS Publications.

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Litany to the the Holy Trinity Blessed be the Holy Trinity and undivided Unity; we will give glory to Him, because He has shown His mercy to us.

O Lord, our Lord, how wonderful is Thy Name in all the earth!

O the depth of the riches of the wisdom and of the knowledge of God! Lord, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

Blessed Trinity, hear us.

Adorable Unity, graciously hear us.

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*Have mercy on us.

God the Father of Heaven, * God the Son, Redeemer of the world, * God the Holy Ghost, * Holy Trinity, One God, * Father from Whom are all things, * Son through Whom are all things, * Holy Ghost in Whom are all things, * Holy and undivided Trinity, * Father everlasting, * Only-begotten Son of the Father, * Spirit Who proceeds from the Father & the Son, * Co-eternal Majesty of Three Divine Persons, * Father, the Creator, * Son, the Redeemer, * Holy Ghost, the Comforter, * Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts, * Who art, Who was, and Who art to come, * God Most High, Who inhabits eternity, * To Whom alone are due all honor and glory, * Who alone does great wonders, * Power infinite, * Wisdom, incomprehensible, * Love unspeakable, * Be merciful, spare us, O Holy Trinity.

Be merciful, graciously hear us, O Holy Trinity.

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*Deliver us, O Holy Trinity.

From all evil, * From all sin, * From all pride, * From all envy and malice, * From all anger, * From every thought, word,& deed contrary to Thy holy law, * Through Thy loving kindness, * Through the exceeding treasure of Thy goodness and love, * Through the depths of Thy wisdom and knowledge, * Through all Thy unspeakable perfections, * 23

*We beseech Thee to hear us.

That we may ever serve Thee alone, * That we may worship Thee in spirit and in truth, * That we may love Thee with all our heart, * That, for Thy sake, we may love our neighbor as ourselves, * That we may faithfully keep Thy holy commandments, * That we may never defile our bodies and souls with sin, * That we may go from grace to grace, and from virtue to virtue, * That we may finally enjoy the sight of Thee in glory, * That Thou would vouchsafe to hear us, * 24

O Blessed Trinity, we beseech Thee, deliver us.

O Blessed Trinity, we beseech Thee, save us.

O Blessed Trinity, have mercy on us.

Lord, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy. mercy.

Our Father, Hail Mary.

Blessed art Thou, O Lord, in the firmament of Heaven, and worthy to be praised, and glorious, and highly exalted forever.

Almighty and everlasting God, Who has granted Thy servants in the confession of the True Faith, to acknowledge the glory of an Eternal Trinity, and in the power of Thy majesty to adore Thy Unity: we beseech Thee that by the strength of this faith, we may be defended from all adversity. through Jesus Christ Our Lord.

Amen.

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O My God, Trinity Whom I Adore O my God, Trinity whom I adore, help me to forget myself entirely that I may be established in You as still and as peaceful as if my soul were already in eternity. May nothing trouble my peace or make me leave You, O my Unchanging One, but may each minute carry me further into the depths of Your Mystery. Give peace to my soul; make it Your heaven, Your beloved dwelling and Your resting place. May I never leave You there alone but be wholly present, my faith wholly vigilant, wholly adoring, and wholly surrendered to Your creative Action.

O my beloved Christ, crucified by love, I wish to be a bride for Your Heart; I wish to cover You with glory; I wish to love You...even unto death! But I feel my weakness, and I ask You to “clothe me with Yourself,” to identify my soul with all the movements of Your Soul, to overwhelm me, to possess me, to substitute yourself for me that my life may be but a radiance of Your Life. Come into me as Adorer, as Restorer, as Savior. O Eternal Word, Word of my God, I want to spend my life in listening to You, to become wholly teachable that I may learn all from You. Then, through all nights, all voids, all helplessness, I want to gaze on You always and remain in Your great light. O my beloved Star, so fascinate me that I may not withdraw from Your radiance.

O consuming Fire, Spirit of Love, “come upon me,” and create in my soul a kind of incarnation of the Word: that I may be another humanity for Him in which He can renew His whole Mystery. And You, O Father, bend lovingly over Your poor little creature; “cover her with Your shadow,” seeing in her only the “Beloved in whom You are well pleased.”

O my Three, my All, my Beatitude, infinite Solitude, Immensity in which I lose myself, I surrender myself to You as Your prey. Bury Yourself in me that I may bury myself in You until I depart to contemplate in Your light the abyss of Your greatness.

November 21, 1904

Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity 1880 – 1906 Carmel of Dijon-Flavignerot, France Beautified – November 25, 1984 From Elizabeth of the Trinity, Complete Works, Volume One, A new translation by Sr. Aletheia Kane, O.C.D., of Lafayette Carmel Copyright © by Washington Province of Discalced Carmelites, Inc. 1984. Washington, D.C.: ICS Publications.

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And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.”

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and behold, I am with you always, to the close of the age.”

Matthew 28: 1818-20

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For to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.

Luke 2: 11 11

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Rejoice in the Messiah 29

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A child is born to us, a son is given us; upon his shoulder dominion rests.

They name him Wonder-Counselor, God-Hero, Father-Forever, Prince of Peace.

His dominion is vast and forever peaceful, From David’s throne, and over his kingdom, which he confirms and sustains by judgment and justice, both now and forever.

The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this!

Isaiah 9: 66- 7

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“ ail, full of grace, the Lord is with you!”

Luke 1: 28

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“ lessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!�

Luke 1: 42

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Canticle of Mary

My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my Savior for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant.

From this day all generations will call me blessed: the Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his Name.

He has mercy on those who fear him in every generation.

He has shown the strength of his arm, he has scattered the proud in their conceit.

He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, and has lifted up the lowly.

He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty.

He has come to the help of his servant Israel for he has remembered his promise of mercy, the promise he made to our fathers, to Abraham and his children for ever.

Luke 1: 4646-55

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The Naming of St. John the Baptist Fra Angelico

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Canticle of Zechariah

Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel; he has come to his people and set them free.

He has raised up for us a mighty savior, born of the house of his servant David.

Through his holy prophets he promised of old that he would save us from our enemies, from the hands of all who hate us.

He promised to show mercy to our fathers and to remember his holy covenant.

This was the oath he swore to our father Abraham: to set us free from the hands of our enemies, free to worship him without fear, holy and righteous in his sight all the days of our life.

You, my child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way, to give his people knowledge of salvation by the forgiveness of their sins.

In the tender compassion of our God the dawn from on high shall break upon us, to shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death, and to guide our feet into the way of peace.

Luke 1: 6868-79

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And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with fear.

And the angel said to them, “Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people; for to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”

“And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.”

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will among men!”

Luke 2: 99-14

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And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and truth; we have beheld his glory, glory as of the only-begotten Son from the Father.

John 1: 14

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“Where is he who has been born king of the Jews?

For we have seen his star in the East, and have come to worship him.�

When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy; and going into the house they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshipped him.

Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold, and frankincense and myrrh.

Matthew 2: 2, 2, 1010-11

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And when the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord.

Luke 2: 22

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Canticle of Simeon

Lord, now let your servant go in peace; your word has been fulfilled: my own eyes have seen the salvation which you have prepared in the sight of every people: a light to reveal you to the nations and the glory of your people Israel.

Luke 2: 2929-32

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In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”

For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah when he said, “The voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.”

Matthew 3: 11- 3

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John answered them all, “I baptize you with water; but he who is mightier than I is coming, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.�

Luke 3: 16

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“And I have seen and have borne witness that this is the Son of God.�

John 1: 34

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Treasure the Holy Child Jesus 47

The Chaplet of the Holy Child Jesus Divine Infant Jesus, I adore Thy Cross and I accept all the crosses Thou will be pleased to send me.

Adorable Trinity, I offer Thee for the glory of Thy Holy Name of God, all the adorations of the Sacred Heart of the Holy Infant Jesus.

Amen.

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And the Word was made flesh and dwelt amongst us.

Our Father.

(Repeat the above prayers three times to honor each member of the Holy Family.)

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First Mystery: The Incarnation of the Son of God

And the Word was made flesh and dwelt amongst us.

Hail Mary.

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Second Mystery: The Life in the Womb of the Virgin Mary

And the Word was made flesh and dwelt amongst us.

Hail Mary.

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Third Third Mystery: The Birth in Bethlehem

And the Word was made flesh and dwelt amongst us.

Hail Mary.

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Fourth Mystery: The Adoration of the Shepherds

And the Word was made flesh and dwelt amongst us.

Hail Mary.

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Fifth Mystery: The Circumcision of our Lord

And the Word was made flesh and dwelt amongst us.

Hail Mary.

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Sixth Mystery: The Adoration by the Three Magi

And the Word was made flesh and dwelt amongst us.

Hail Mary.

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Seventh Mystery: The Presentation in the Temple

And the Word was made flesh and dwelt amongst us.

Hail Mary.

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Eighth Mystery: The Flight into Egypt

And the Word was made flesh and dwelt amongst us.

Hail Mary.

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Ninth Mystery: The Stay in Egypt

And the Word was made flesh and dwelt amongst us.

Hail Mary.

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Tenth Mystery: The Return to Nazareth

And the Word was made flesh and dwelt amongst us.

Hail Mary.

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Eleventh Mystery: The Hidden Life in Nazareth

And the Word was made flesh and dwelt amongst us.

Hail Mary.

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Twelfth Twelfth Mystery: The 12-year-old Jesus in the Temple

And the Word was made flesh and dwelt amongst us.

Hail Mary.

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Holy Infant Jesus, Bless and Protect us!

Glory Be. Amen.

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Glorify the Sacred Heart of Jesus 63

O Heart of Love, I place all my trust in You; for though I fear all things from weakness, I hope all things from Your goodness.

Saint Margaret Mary

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Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, abyss of Mercy and Source of every grace and blessing, I consecrate and unite myself to You without exception or reserve all that I am and all that I have, both temporal and spiritual, past, present and future, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Your Mother.

I leave myself entirely at Your disposal with complete confidence in Your Mercy and Love, and I beg You to look upon this offering of my nothingness before You and to use me for Your own Glory, for the honor of Your Mother and for the salvation of souls. Help me to seek You alone in all things. Hide me in the shelter of Your Most Sacred Heart and be my only Consolation and Refuge.

Grant me the graces I need to joyfully accept Your cross daily, to lead a holy life and to die a holy death in Your service. Help me to trust completely in Your Mercy and Love and never to fear to humbly throw myself before the infinite Ocean of mercy which is Your Most Sacred Heart, especially at those times when I may fail in my faithfulness in Your service.

Through this weak and miserable instrument, may Your Mercy, Love, Glory and Power shine forth. Above all, set my poor heart on fire with the Flame of Love, which burns in Your Most Sacred Heart, and teach me how to return love for Love.

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on me, for I place all my trust in you. Amen.

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Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Lord, have mercy. mercy. Christ have mercy. Lord have mercy.

Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. *Have mercy on us.

God, the Father of Heaven, * God, the Son, Redeemer of the world, * God, the Holy Spirit, * Holy Trinity, One God, * Heart of Jesus, Son of the Eternal Father, * Heart of Jesus, formed by the Holy Spirit in the womb of the Virgin Mother, * Heart of Jesus, substantially united to the Word of God, * Heart of Jesus, of infinite majesty, * Heart of Jesus, Sacred Temple of God, * Heart of Jesus, Tabernacle of the Most High, * Heart of Jesus, House of God and Gate of Heaven, * Heart of Jesus, burning furnace of charity, * Heart of Jesus, abode of justice and love, * Heart of Jesus, full of goodness and love, * Heart of Jesus, abyss of all virtues, * Heart of Jesus, most worthy of all praise, * Heart of Jesus, King and center of all hearts, *

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*Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, in whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge, * Heart of Jesus, in whom dwells the fullness of divinity, * Heart of Jesus, in whom the Father was well pleased, * Heart of Jesus, of whose fullness we have all received, * Heart of Jesus, desire of the everlasting hills, * Heart of Jesus, patient and most merciful, * Heart of Jesus, enriching all who invoke You, * Heart of Jesus, fountain of life and holiness, * Heart of Jesus, atonement for our sins, * Heart of Jesus, loaded down with opprobrium, * Heart of Jesus, bruised for our offenses, * Heart of Jesus, obedient unto death, * Heart of Jesus, pierced with a lance, * Heart of Jesus, source of all consolation, * Heart of Jesus, our life and resurrection, * Heart of Jesus, our peace and our reconciliation, * Heart of Jesus, victim for our sins, * Heart of Jesus, salvation of those who trust in You, * Heart of Jesus, hope of those who die in You, * Heart of Jesus, delight of all the saints, * 67

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 of the world, have mercy on us, O Lord.

Jesus, meek and humble of heart, Let our hearts resemble Yours.

Almighty and eternal God, look upon the Heart of Your most beloved Son and upon the praises and satisfaction, which he offers You in the name of sinners; and to those who implore Your mercy.

In Your great goodness, grant forgiveness in the name of the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You forever and ever.

Amen.

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How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings glad tidings, announcing peace, bearing good news, announcing salvation, and saying to Zion, “Your God is King!�

Hark! Your watchmen raise a cry, together they shout for joy for they see directly, before their eyes, the Lord restoring Zion.

Break out together in song, O ruins of Jerusalem!

For the Lord comforts his people, he redeems Jerusalem.

The Lord has bared his holy arm in the sight of all the nations; all the ends of the earth will behold the salvation of our God. Isaiah 52: 77-10

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“ lessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!”

“Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”

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Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion!

Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem!

Behold, your king comes to you; triumphant and victorious is he, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

Zechariah 9: 9

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Open wide the doors and gates.

Lift high the ancient portals.

The King of glory enters.

Who is the King of glory?

He is God the mighty Lord.

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The next day a great crowd who had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem.

So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying, “Hosanna!

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!�

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And many spread their garments on the road, and others spread leafy branches which they had cut from the fields.

And those who went before and those who followed cried out, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”

“Blessed is the kingdom of our father David that is coming!

Hosanna in the highest!”

Mark 11: 88-10

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Hosanna to the son of David!”

“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!

Hosanna in the highest!”

Matthew 21: 21: 9

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On his robe and on his thigh he has a name inscribed, King of kings and Lord of lords.

Revelation 19: 16

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I will give you glory, O God, my King, I will bless your name for ever.

I will bless you day after day and praise your name for ever.

The Lord is great, highly to be praised, his greatness cannot be measured.

Age to age shall proclaim your works, shall declare your mighty deeds, shall speak of your splendor and glory, tell the tale of your wonderful works.

They will speak of your terrible deeds, recount your greatness and might.

They will recall your abundant goodness; age to age shall ring out your justice.

They shall speak of the glory of your reign and declare your might, O God. Yours is an everlasting kingdom; your rule lasts from age to age.

Psalm 145: 11-7, 11, 13

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Litany to Christ the King Lord, have mercy on us.

Christ, have mercy on us.

Lord, have mercy on us. *Have mercy on us.

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*Reign in our hearts.

O Jesus, our Eternal King, * O Jesus, Most Merciful King, * O Jesus, extending to us the Golden Scepter of Your Mercy, * O Jesus, in Whose Great Mercy we have been given the Sacrament of Confession, * O Jesus, Loving King Who offers us Your Healing Grace, * O Jesus, our Eucharistic King, * O Jesus, the King foretold by the prophets, * O Jesus, King of Heaven and earth, * O Jesus, King and Ruler of All Nations, * O Jesus, Delight of the Heavenly Court, * O Jesus, King Most Compassionate toward Your subjects, * O Jesus, King from Whom proceeds all authority, * O Jesus, in whom, with the Father and the Holy Spirit, we are One, * O Jesus, King Whose Kingdom is not of this world, * O Jesus, King Whose Sacred Heart burns with Love for all mankind, * O Jesus, King Who is the Beginning and the End, the Alpha and the Omega, * O Jesus, King Who has given us Mary, the Queen, to be our dear Mother, * O Jesus, King Who will come upon the clouds of Heaven with Power & Great Glory, * O Jesus, King Whose Throne we are to approach with confidence, * O Jesus, King truly present in the Most Blessed Sacrament, * O Jesus, King Who made Mary the Mediatrix of All Graces, * O Jesus, King Who made Mary Co-Redemptrix, Your partner in the Plan of Salvation, * O Jesus, King Who desires to heal us of all division and disunity, * O Jesus, King wounded by mankind’s indifference, * O Jesus, King Who gives the balm of Your Love to console Your Wounded Heart, * O Jesus, King Who is the Great I AM within us, Our Wellspring of Pure Delight, *

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*May we serve You. Jesus, King of All Nations, True Sovereign of all earthly powers, * Jesus, King of All Nations, subjecting under Your feet forever the powers of hell, * Jesus, King of All Nations, the Light beyond all light, enlightening us in the darkness that surrounds us, * Jesus, King of All Nations, Whose Mercy is so Great, as to mitigate the punishments our sins deserve, * Jesus, King of All Nations, recognized by the Magi as the True King, * Jesus, King of All Nations, the Only Remedy for a world so ill, * Jesus, King of All Nations, Who blesses with Peace those souls and nations that acknowledges You as True King, * Jesus, King of All Nations, Who Mercifully sends us your Holy Angels to protect us, * Jesus, King of All Nations, Whose Chief Prince is Saint Michael the Archangel, * Jesus, King of All Nations, Who teaches us that to reign is to serve, * Jesus, King of All Nations, Just Judge Who will separate the wicked from the good, * Jesus, King of All Nations, before Whom every knee shall bend, * Jesus, Jesus, King of All Nations, Whose Dominion is an everlasting Dominion, * Jesus, King of All Nations, Lamb who will Shepherd us, * Jesus, King of All Nations, Who after having destroyed every sovereignty, authority and power, will hand over the Kingdom to Your God and Father, * Jesus, King of All Nations, Whose Reign is without end, * Jesus, King of All Nations, Whose kindness toward us is steadfast, and whose fidelity endures forever, *

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Eternal Father, Who has given us Your Only Begotten Son, to be our Redeemer, One True Mediator, and Sovereign King, we praise and thank You. Loving Jesus, Sovereign King, Who humbled Yourself for Love of us and took the form of a servant, we praise and thank You. Holy Spirit, Third Person of the Trinity, Love of the Father and the Son, Who sanctifies us and gives us Life, we praise and thank You. Mary, our Queen and Mother, who mediates to Jesus on our behalf, pray for us.

Mary, our Queen and Mother, through whom all Grace comes to us, pray for us.

Mary, our Queen and Mother, Singular Jewel of the Holy Trinity, we love You. Holy Angels and Saints of our Divine King, pray for us and Protect us.

Amen.

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And he took a chalice, and when he had given thanks he said, “Take this, and divide it among yourselves; for I tell you that from now on I shall not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.”

And he took bread, And when he had given thanks he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body which is given for you.

Do this in remembrance of me.”

And likewise the chalice after supper, saying, “This chalice which is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.”

Luke 22: 1717-20

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Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: grant us peace.

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Anima Christi Christi

Soul of Christ, sanctify me.

Body of Christ, save me.

Blood of Christ, inebriate me.

Water from the side of Christ, wash me.

Passion of Christ, strengthen me.

O good Jesus, hear me.

Within Thy wounds, hide me.

Suffer me not to be separated from Thee.

From the malicious enemy, defend me.

In the hour of my death call me and bid me come unto Thee, that with Thy saints I may praise Thee for ever and ever. Amen.

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“ am the living bread which came down from heaven; if any one eats of this bread, he will live for ever; and the bread which I shall give for the life of the world is my flesh.�

John 6: 51

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You have given them bread from heaven.

Containing in itself all delight.

Let us pray.

Lord Jesus Christ, You gave us the Eucharist as the memorial of Your suffering and death.

May our worship of this sacrament of Your body and blood help us to experience the salvation You won for us and the peace of the kingdom where You live with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

Amen.

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O Sacrament most holy!

O Sacrament Divine!

All praise and all thanksgiving, Be every moment Thine.

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“The worship given to the Trinity of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit…must fill our churches also outside the timetable of Masses…This worship must be prominent in all our encounters with the Blessed Sacrament…Adoration of Christ in this sacrament of love must also find expression in various forms of Eucharistic devotion: personal prayer before the Blessed Sacrament, hours of adoration, periods of exposition – short, prolonged, and annual (Forty Hours) – Eucharistic benediction, Eucharistic processions, Eucharistic Congresses…Let us be generous with our time in going to meet him in adoration and in contemplation that is full of faith and ready to make reparation for the great faults and crimes of the world. May our adoration never cease.”

Pope John Paul II

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The Divine Mercy Chaplet You expired, Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls, and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world.

O Fount of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelop the whole world and empty Yourself out upon us.

O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a Fount of Mercy for us, I trust in You. (3x)

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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.

Hail Mary Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you!

Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

The Apostles’ 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 saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

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Recite on Ordinary Rosary Beads:

Eternal Father, I offer You the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.

(On the Our Father Beads)

For the sake of His Sorrowful Passion, Have mercy on us and on the whole world.

(On the Hail Mary Beads)

Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world. ( After 5 decades, Recite three times) Amen.

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Mercy Stations Begin each station with: Eternal Father, I offer You the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.

Pause briefly, meditating on the Passion of Jesus.

Then say the invocation below followed by:

*Have mercy on us and on the whole world.

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For the sake of His institution of the Eucharist as the memorial of His Passion, * For the sake of His agony in the Garden, * For the sake of His being scourged and crowned with thorns, * For the sake of His being condemned to death, * For the sake of His carrying the Cross, * For the sake of His falling under the weight of the Cross, * For the sake of His meeting his afflicted Mother, * For the sake of His accepting help in carrying the Cross, * For the sake of His receiving mercy from Veronica, * For the sake of His consoling the women, * For the sake of His being stripped, * For the sake of His being crucified, * For the sake of His death on the Cross, * For the sake of His being buried, * For the sake of His being raised from the dead, *

Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

(In conclusion, recite three times) Amen.

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Praises to The Divine Mercy

By Saint Maria Faustina The Love Of God is the flower, Mercy the fruit.

Let the doubting soul read these considerations on Divine Mercy and become trusting: *I Trust in You. Divine Mercy, gushing forth from the bosom of the Father, * Divine Mercy, greatest attribute of God, * Divine Mercy, incomprehensible mystery, * Divine Mercy, fountain gushing forth from the mystery of the Most Blessed Trinity, * Divine Mercy, unfathomed by any intellect, human or angelic, * Divine Mercy, from which wells forth all life and happiness, * Divine Mercy, better than the heavens, * Divine Mercy, source of miracle and wonders, * Divine Mercy, encompassing the whole universe, * Divine Mercy, descending to earth in the Person of the Incarnate Word, * Divine Mercy, which flowed out from the open wound of the Heart of Jesus, * Divine Mercy, enclosed in the Heart of Jesus for us, and especially for sinners, *

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*I Trust in You.

Divine Mercy, unfathomed in the institution of the Sacred Host, * Divine Mercy, in the founding of Holy Church, * Divine Mercy, in the Sacrament of Holy Baptism, * Divine Mercy, in our justification through Jesus Christ, * Divine Mercy, accompanying us through our whole life, * Divine Mercy, embracing us especially at the hour of death, * Divine Mercy, endowing us with immortal life, * Divine Mercy, accompanying us every moment of our life, * Divine Mercy, shielding us from the fire of hell, * Divine Mercy, in the conversion of hardened sinners, * Divine Mercy, astonishment for angels, incomprehensible to Saints, * Divine Mercy, unfathomed in all the mysteries of God, * Divine Mercy, lifting us out of every misery, * Divine Mercy, source of our happiness and joy, * Divine Mercy, in calling us forth from nothingness to existence, * Divine Mercy, embracing all the works of His hands, * Divine Mercy, crown of all of God’s handiwork, * Divine Mercy, in which we are all immersed, * Divine Mercy, sweet relief for anguished hearts, * Divine Mercy, only hope of despairing souls, * Divine Mercy, repose of hearts, peace amidst fear, * Divine Mercy, delight and ecstasy of holy souls, * Divine Mercy, inspiring hope against all hope, * Amen.

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O Blessed Host, I Trust In You

By Saint Maria Faustina

O JESUS, Concealed in the Blessed Sacrament of the Altar, my only love and mercy, I commend to You all the needs of my body and and soul.

You can help me, because You are Mercy itself.

In You lies all my hope.

O Blessed Host, in whom is contained the testament of God’s mercy for us, and especially for poor sinners.

O Blessed Host, in whom is contained the Body and Blood of the Lord Jesus as proof of infinite mercy for us, and especially for poor sinners.

O Blessed Host, in whom is contained life eternal and of infinite mercy, dispensed in abundance to us, and especially to poor sinners.

O Blessed Host, in whom is contained the mercy of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit toward us, and especially toward poor sinners.

O Blessed Host, in whom is contained the infinite price of mercy, which will compensate for all our debts, and especially those of poor sinners.

O Blessed Host, in whom is contained the fountain of living water, which springs from infinite mercy for us, and especially poor sinners.

O Blessed Host, in whom is contained the fire of purest love, which blazes forth from the bosom of the Eternal Father, as from an abyss of infinite mercy for us, and especially for poor sinners.

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O Blessed Host, in whom is contained the medicine for all our infirmities, flowing from infinite mercy, as from a fount, for us and especially for poor sinners.

O Blessed Host, in whom is contained the union between God and us through His infinite mercy for us, and especially for poor sinners.

O Blessed Host, in whom are contained all the sentiments of the most sweet Heart of Jesus toward us, and especially poor sinners.

O Blessed Host, our only hope in all the sufferings and adversities of life.

O Blessed Host, our only hope in the midst of darkness and of storms within and without.

O Blessed Host, our only hope in life and at the hour of our death.

O Blessed Host, our only hope in the midst of adversities and floods of despair.

O Blessed Host, our only hope in the midst of falsehood and treason.

O Blessed Host, our only hope in the midst of the darkness and godlessness, which inundate the earth.

O Blessed Host, our only hope in the longing and pain in which no one will understand us.

O Blessed Host, our only hope in the toil and monotony of everyday life.

O Blessed Host, our only hope amid the ruin of our hopes and endeavors.

O Blessed Host, our only hope in the midst of the ravages of the enemy and the efforts of hell.

O Blessed Host, I trust in You when the burdens are beyond my strength and I find my efforts are fruitless.

O Blessed Host, I trust in You when storms toss my heart about and my fearful spirit tends to despair.

O Blessed Host, I trust in You when my heart is about to tremble and mortal sweat moistens my brow.

O Blessed Host, I trust in You when everything conspires against me and black despair creeps into my soul.

O Blessed Host, I trust in You when my eyes will begin to grow dim to all temporal things and, for the first time, my spirit will behold the unknown worlds.

O Blessed Host, I trust in You when my tasks will be beyond my strength and adversity will become my daily lot.

O Blessed Host, I trust in You when the practice of virtue will appear difficult for me and my nature will grow rebellious.

O Blessed Host, I trust in You when hostile blows will be aimed against me.

O Blessed Host, I trust in You when my toils and efforts will be misjudged by others.

O Blessed Host, I trust in You when Your judgments will resound over me; It is then that I will trust in the sea of Your mercy.

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Novena to The Divine Mercy First Day “Today bring to Me All Mankind, especially All Sinners, and immerse them in the ocean of My mercy.

In this way you will console Me in the bitter grief into which the loss of souls plunges Me.�

Most Merciful Jesus, whose very nature it is to have compassion on us and to forgive us, do not look upon our sins but upon our trust which we place in Your infinite goodness. Receive us all into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart, and never let us escape from It. We beg this of You

by Your love, which unites You to the Father and the Holy Spirit.

Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon all mankind and especially upon poor sinners, all enfolded in the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus.

For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, show us Your mercy that we may praise the omnipotence of Your mercy for ever and ever. Amen.

Recite The Divine Mercy Chaplet.

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Second Day “Today bring to Me The Souls of Priests and Religious, and immerse them in My unfathomable mercy.

It was they who gave me strength to endure My bitter Passion.

Through them as through channels, My mercy flows out upon mankind.�

Most Merciful Jesus, from whom comes all that is good, increase Your grace in men and women consecrated to Your service, that they may perform worthy works of mercy; and that all who see them may glorify the Father of Mercy who is in heaven.

Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon the company of chosen ones In Your vineyard---upon the souls of priests and religious; and endow them with the strength of Your blessing. For the love of the Heart of Your Son in which they are enfolded, impart to them Your power and light, that they may be able to guide others in the way of salvation and with one voice sing praise to Your boundless mercy for ages without end. Amen.

Recite The Divine Mercy Chaplet.

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Third Day “Today bring to Me All Devout and Faithful Souls, and immerse them in in the ocean of My mercy.

These souls brought me consolation on the Way of the Cross.

They were a drop of consolation in the midst of an ocean of bitterness.�

Most Merciful Jesus, from the treasury of Your mercy, You impart Your graces in great abundance to each and all. Receive us into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart and never let us escape from It. We beg this grace of You by that most wondrous love for the Heavenly Father with which Your Heart burns so fiercely.

Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon faithful souls, as upon the t inheritance of Your Son. For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, grant them Your blessing and surround them with Your constant protection. Thus may they never fail in love or lose the treasure of the holy faith, but rather, with all the hosts of Angels and Saints, may they glorify Your boundless mercy for endless ages. Amen.

Recite The Divine Mercy Chaplet.

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Fourth Day “Today bring to Me Those who Do Not Believe in God and Those who Do Not Know Me. I was thinking also of them during My bitter Passion, and their future zeal comforted My Heart.

Immerse them in the ocean of My mercy.�

Most compassionate Jesus, You are the Light of the whole world. Receive into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart the souls of those who do not believe in God and of those who as yet do not know You. Let the rays of Your grace enlighten them that they, too, together with us, may extol Your wonderful mercy; and do not let them escape from the abode which is Your Most Compassionate Heart.

Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon the souls of those who do not believe in You, and of those who as yet do not know You, but who are enclosed in the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. Draw them to the light of the Gospel. These souls do not know what great happiness it is to love You. Grant that they, too, may extol the generosity of Your mercy for endless ages. Amen.

Recite The Divine Mercy Chaplet.

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Fifth Day “Today Bring To Me The Souls of those who have Separated themselves from My Church, Church, and immerse them in the ocean of My mercy.

During My bitter Passion they tore at My Body and Heart, that is, My Church. As they return to unity with the Church, My wounds heal and in this way, they alleviate My Passion.”

Most Merciful Jesus, Goodness Itself, You do not refuse light to those who seek it of You. Receive into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart the souls of those who have separated themselves from Your Church. Draw them by Your light into the unity of the Church, and do not let them escape from the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart; but bring it about that they, too, come to glorify the generosity of Your mercy.

Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon the souls of those who have separated t themselves from Your Son’s Church, who have squandered Your blessings and misused Your graces by obstinately persisting in their errors. Do not look upon their errors, but upon the love of Your own Son and upon His bitter Passion, which He underwent for their sake, since they, too, are enclosed in His Most Compassionate Heart. Bring it about that they also may glorify Your great mercy for endless ages. Amen.

Recite The Divine Mercy Chaplet.

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Sixth Day “Today bring to Me The Meek and Humble Souls and the Souls of Little Children, and immerse them in My mercy.

These souls most closely resemble My Heart.

They strengthened Me during My bitter agony.

I saw saw them as earthly Angels, who will keep vigil at My altars.

I pour out upon them whole torrents of grace.

I favor humble souls with My confidence.”

Most Merciful Jesus, You yourself have said, “Learn from Me for I am meek and humble of heart.” Receive into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart all meek and humble souls and the souls of little children. These souls send all heaven into ecstasy and they are the heavenly Father’s favorites. They are a sweet-smelling bouquet before the throne of God; God Himself takes delight in their fragrance. These souls have a permanent abode in Your Most Compassionate Heart, O Jesus, and they unceasingly sing out a hymn of love and mercy.

Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon meek souls, upon humble souls, and upon little children who are enfolded in the abode, which is the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. These souls bear the closest resemblance to Your Son. Their fragrance rises from the earth and reaches Your very throne. Father of mercy and of all goodness, I beg You by the love You bear these souls and by the delight You take in them: Bless the whole world that all souls together may sing out the praises of Your mercy for endless ages.

Amen.

Recite The Divine Mercy Chaplet.

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Seventh Day “Today bring to Me The Souls who especially Venerate and Glorify My Mercy, and immerse them in My mercy.

These souls sorrowed most over my Passion and entered most deeply into My spirit.

They are living images of My Compassionate Heart.

These souls will shine with a special brightness in the next life.

Not one of them will go into the fire of hell.

I shall particularly defend each each one of them at the hour of death.�

Most Merciful Jesus, whose Heart is Love Itself, receive into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart the souls of those who particularly extol and venerate the greatness of Your mercy. These souls are mighty with the very power of God Himself.

In the midst of all afflictions and adversities they go forward, confident of Your mercy; and united to You, O Jesus, they carry all mankind on their shoulders. These souls will not be judged severely, but Your mercy will embrace them as they depart from this life.

Eternal Father, turn t Your merciful gaze upon the souls who glorify and venerate Your greatest attribute, that of Your fathomless mercy, and who are enclosed in the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. These souls are a living Gospel; their hands are full of deeds of mercy, and their hearts, overflowing with joy, sing a canticle of mercy to You, O Most High! I beg You O God: Show them Your mercy according to the hope and trust they have placed in You. Let there be accomplished in them the promise of Jesus, who said to them that during their life, but especially at the hour of death, the souls who will venerate this fathomless mercy of His, He, Himself, will defend as His glory. Amen.

Recite The Divine Mercy Chaplet.

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Eighth Day “Today bring to Me The Souls who are in the Prison Of Purgatory, and immerse them in the abyss of My mercy.

Let the torrents of My Blood cool down their scorching flames.

All these souls are greatly loved by Me. They are making retribution to My justice.

It is in your power to bring them relief.

Draw all the indulgences from the treasury of My Church and offer them on their behalf.

Oh, if you only knew the torments they suffer, you would continually offer for them the alms of the spirit and pay off their debt to My justice.�

Most Merciful Jesus, you Yourself have said that You desire mercy; so I bring into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart the souls in Purgatory, souls who are very dear to You, and yet, who must make retribution to Your justice. May the streams of Blood and Water which gushed forth from Your Heart put out the flames of Purgatory, that there, too, the power of Your mercy may be celebrated.

Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon the souls suffering in Purgatory, who are enfolded in the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. I beg You, by the sorrowful Passion of Jesus Your Son, and by all the bitterness with which His most sacred Soul was flooded: Manifest Your mercy to the souls who are under Your just scrutiny. Look upon them in no other way but only through the Wounds of Jesus, Your dearly beloved Son; for we firmly believe that there is no limit to Your goodness and compassion. Amen.

Recite The Divine Mercy Chaplet.

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Ninth Day “Today bring to Me The Souls Souls who have become Lukewarm, and immerse them in the abyss of My mercy.

These souls wound My Heart most painfully.

My soul suffered the most dreadful loathing in the Garden of Olives because of lukewarm souls. They were the reason I cried out: ‘Father, ‘Father, take this cup away from Me, if it be Your will.’

For them, the last hope of salvation is to run to My mercy.”

Most compassionate Jesus, You are Compassion Itself. I bring lukewarm souls into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart. In this fire of Your pure love, let these tepid souls who, like corpses, filled You with such deep loathing, be once again set aflame. O Most Compassionate Jesus, exercise the omnipotence of Your mercy and draw them into the very ardor of Your love, and bestow upon them the gift of holy love, for nothing is beyond Your power.

Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon lukewarm souls who are nonetheless enfolded in the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. Father of Mercy, I beg You by the bitter Passion of Your Son and by His three-hour agony on the Cross: Let them, too, glorify the abyss of Your mercy. Amen.

Recite The Divine Mercy Chaplet.

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Closing Prayer Prayer Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments, we might not despair nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is Love and Mercy itself. Amen.

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God highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name above every other name, So that at Jesus’ name every knee must bend in the heavens, on the earth, and under the earth, and every tongue proclaim to the glory of God the Father:

JESUS CHRIST IS LORD! Canticle of Philippians: 2: 99-11

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Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign.

Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

He shall eat curds and honey when he knows how to refuse the evil and choose the good.

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And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid Mary, for you have found favor with God.” “And, behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus.”

“He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever; and of his kingdom there will be no end.”

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“She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.�

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When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him; he took his wife, but knew her not until she had borne a son; and he called his name Jesus.

Matthew 1: 2424-25

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And at the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

Luke 2: 21

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He came to his own home, and his own people received him not.

But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God; who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor the will of man, but of God. John 1: 1111-13

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“Truly, truly I say to you, he who believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I go to the Father.”

“Whatever you ask in my name, I will do it, that the Father may be glorified in the Son;” “if you ask anything in my name, I will do it.”

John 14: 1212-14

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And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Colossians 3: 17

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And he said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to the whole creation.”

“He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.”

“And these signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up serpents, and if they drink any deadly thing, it will not hurt them; they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will recover.”

Mark 16: 1515-18

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Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers of the people and elders, if we are being examined today concerning a good deed done to a cripple, by what means this man has been healed,” “be it known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, by him this man is standing before you well.”

“And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”

Acts 4: 88-10, 12

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And this is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as he has commanded us.

1 John 3: 23

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Though he was in the form of God, Jesus did not deem equality with God something to be grasped at.

Rather, he emptied himself and took the form of a slave, being born in the likeness of men.

He was known to be of human estate, and it was thus that he humbled himself, obediently accepting even death, death on a cross!

Because of this, God highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name above every other name, So that at Jesus’ name every knee must bend in the heavens, on the earth, and under the earth, and every tongue proclaim to the glory of God the Father: JESUS CHRIST IS LORD! Canticle of Philippians: 2: 66-11

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The Divine Praises

Blessed be God. Blessed be his Holy Name.

Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true Man. Blessed be the Name of Jesus.

Blessed be his Most Sacred Heart.

Blessed be his most Precious Blood.

Blessed be Jesus in the most Holy Sacrament of the Altar.

Blessed be the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete.

Blessed be the great Mother of God, Mary most holy.

Blessed be her holy and Immaculate Conception.

Blessed be her glorious Assumption.

Blessed be the name of Mary, Virgin and Mother.

Blessed be St. Joseph, her most chaste spouse.

Blessed be God in his angels and in his saints.

Amen.

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Litany of the Holy Name of Jesus Lord, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

Jesus, hear us.

Jesus, graciously graciously hear us. *Have Mercy on Us.

God, the Father of Heaven, * God the Son, Redeemer of the world, * God, the Holy Spirit, * Holy Trinity, one God, * Jesus, Son of the living God, * Jesus, Splendor of the Father, * Jesus, Brightness of eternal Light, * Jesus, King of Glory, * Jesus, Sun of Justice, * Jesus, Son of the Virgin Mary, *

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*Have Mercy on Us. Jesus, most amiable, * Jesus, most admirable, * Jesus, the mighty God, * Jesus, Father of the world to come, * Jesus, angel of great counsel, * Jesus, most powerful, * Jesus, most patient, * Jesus, most obedient, * Jesus, meek and humble of heart, * Jesus, Lover of Chastity, * Jesus, our Lover, * Jesus, God of Peace, * Jesus, Author of Life, * Jesus, Model of Virtues, * Jesus, zealous for souls, * Jesus, our God, * Jesus, our Refuge, * Jesus, Father of the Poor, * Jesus, Treasure of the Faithful, * Jesus, good Shepherd, * Jesus, true Light, * Jesus, eternal Wisdom, * Jesus, infinite Goodness, * Jesus, our Way and our Life, * Jesus, joy of the Angels, * Jesus, King of the Patriarchs, * Jesus, Master of the Apostles, * Jesus, Teacher of the Evangelists, * Jesus, Strength of Martyrs, * Jesus, Light of Confessors, * Jesus, Purity of Virgins, * Jesus, Crown of all Saints, *

Be merciful unto us, Spare us, O Jesus!

Jesus!

Be merciful unto us, Graciously hear us, O Jesus!

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*Deliver Us, O Jesus.

From all evil, * From all sin, * From Thy wrath, * From the snares of the devil, * From the spirit of fornication, * From everlasting death, * From the neglect of Thine inspirations, * Through the mystery of Thy holy Incarnation, * Through Thy Nativity, * Through Thine Infancy, * Through Thy most divine Life, * Through Thy Labors, * Through Thy Agony and Passion, * Through Thy Cross and Dereliction, * Through Thy Sufferings, * Through Thy Death and Burial, * Through Thy Resurrection, * Through Thine Ascension, * Through Thine Institution of the Most Holy Eucharist, * Through Thy Joys, * Through Thy Glory, * 127

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Jesus!

Jesus!

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Jesus!

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us, O Jesus!

Jesus, hear us, Jesus, graciously hear us.

O Lord Jesus Christ, Who has said: Ask and ye shall receive; Seek, and ye shall find; Knock, and it shall be opened unto you: Grant, we beseech Thee, to us who ask the grace of Thy most divine love, that we may love Thee with all our hearts, words and works, and never cease to praise Thee.

Make us, O Lord, to have a continual fear and love of Thy holy Name; for Thou never ceases to rule and govern those whom Thou does solidly establish in Thy love.

Who lives and reigns for ever and ever.

Amen.

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The Golden Arrow

May the most holy, most sacred, most adorable, most incomprehensible and ineffable Name of God be always praised, blessed, loved, adored and glorified, in Heaven, on earth and under the earth, by all the creatures of God, and by the Sacred Heart of our Lord Jesus Christ, in the most Holy Sacrament of the Altar.

Dictated by Our Lord to Sr. Mary of St. Peter, O.C.D., Discalced Carmelite Nun of Tours, France (1816(1816-1848)

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You are the glory of Jerusalem.

You are the splendid boast of our people.

God is pleased with what you have wrought.

May you be blessed by the Lord Almighty forever and ever.

Judith 15: 99-10

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Honor the Immaculate Heart of Mary 131

The Holy Rosary Daily Mysteries for Reflection The Joyful Mysteries: Monday & Saturday.

(Sunday during Advent and Christmas Season.)

The Luminous Mysteries: Thursday.

The Sorrowful Mysteries: Tuesday & Friday.

(Sunday during Lent.)

The Glorious Mysteries: Wednesday & Sunday.

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I unite with all the saints in Heaven, with all the just on earth and with all the faithful here present. I unite with Thee, O my Jesus, in order to praise worthily Thy holy Mother and to praise Thee in her and through her. I renounce all the distractions I may have during this rosary which I wish to say with modesty, attention and devotion, just as if it were to be the last of my life.

We offer Thee, O most Holy Trinity, this Creed in honor of all the mysteries of our Faith; this Our Father and these three Hail Marys in honour of the unity of Thy Essence and the Trinity of Thy Persons. We ask of Thee a lively faith, a firm hope and an ardent charity. Amen.

St. Louis De Montfort

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The Sign of the Cross In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

The Apostles’ 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 saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

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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.

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Hail Mary

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you!

Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

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Glory Be

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.

Fatima Prayer

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

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The Joyful Mysteries 139

First Joyful Mystery: The Annunciation

And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid Mary, for you have found favor with God.” “And, behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus.”

“He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever; and of his kingdom there will be no end.”

Luke 1: 5050-33

Our Father, Ten Hail Marys, Glory Be, Fatima Prayer.

Fruit of the Mystery: Humility.

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Second Joyful Mystery: The Visitation

In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a city of Judah, and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth.

And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the child leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and she exclaimed with a loud cry, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!�

Luke 1: 3939-42

Our Father, Ten Hail Marys, Glory Be, Fatima Prayer.

Fruit of the Mystery: Love of Neighbor.

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Third Joyful Mystery: The Birth of Jesus

And she gave birth to her first-born son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.

Luke 2: 7

Our Father, Ten Hail Marys, Glory Be, Fatima Prayer.

Fruit of the Mystery: Poverty.

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Fourth Joyful Mystery: The Presentation

Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and the same man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.

And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.

And inspired by the Spirit he came into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the law, he took him up in his arms and blessed God and said, “Lord, now let your servant depart in peace, according to your word: for my eyes have seen your salvation which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel.”

Luke 2: 2525-32

Our Father, Ten Hail Marys, Glory Be, Fatima Prayer.

Fruit of the Mystery: Obedience.

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Fifth Joyful Mystery: Finding the Child Jesus in the Temple

After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions; and all who heard him were amazed at his understanding and answers.

Luke 2: 4646-47

Our Father, Ten Hail Marys, Glory Be, Fatima Prayer.

Fruit of the Mystery: Joy of Finding Jesus.

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The Luminous Mysteries 145

First Luminous Mystery: Baptism of Jesus

And when Jesus was baptized, he went up immediately from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and alighting on him; and behold, a voice from heaven, saying, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.�

Matthew 3: 1616-17

Our Father, Ten Hail Marys, Glory Be, Fatima Prayer.

Fruit of the Mystery: Openness to the Holy Spirit.

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Second Luminous Mystery: Wedding at Cana

On the third day there was a marriage at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there; Jesus also was invited to the marriage, with his disciples.

When the wine failed, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.”

And Jesus said to her, “O woman, what have you to do with me?

My hour has not yet come.”

His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”

John 2: 11- 5

Our Father, Ten Hail Marys, Glory Be, Fatima Prayer.

Fruit of the Mystery: To Jesus through Mary.

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Third Luminous Mystery: Proclaiming the Kingdom

“And preach as you go, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’

‘Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons.’

‘You received without pay, give without pay.’”

Matthew 10: 77- 8

Our Father, Ten Hail Marys, Glory Be, Fatima Prayer.

Fruit of the Mystery: Repentance & Trust in God.

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Fourth Luminous Mystery: Transfiguration

Now about eight days after these sayings he took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray.

And as he was praying, the appearance of his countenance was altered, and his clothing became dazzling white.

And behold, two men talked with him, Moses and Elijah, who appeared in glory and spoke of his exodus, which he was to accomplish at Jerusalem.

And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is my Son, my Beloved; listen to him!�

Luke 9: 2828-31, 35

Our Father, Ten Hail Marys, Glory Be, Fatima Prayer.

Fruit of the Mystery: Desire for Holiness.

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Fifth Luminous Mystery: Institution of the Eucharist

Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.”

And he took a chalice, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink of it, all of you; for this is my blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.”

Matthew 26: 2626-28

Our Father, Ten Hail Marys, Glory Be, Fatima Prayer.

Fruit of the Mystery: Adoration.

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The Sorrowful Mysteries 151

First Sorrowful Mystery: The Agony in the Garden

And when he came to the place he said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.”

And he withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, and knelt down and prayed, “Father, if you are willing, remove this chalice from me; nevertheless not my will, but yours, be done.”

And there appeared to him an angel from heaven, strengthening him.

And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly; and his sweat became like big drops of blood falling down upon the ground.

Luke 22: 4040-44

Our Father, Ten Hail Marys, Glory Be, Fatima Prayer.

Fruit of the Mystery: Sorrow for Sin.

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Second Sorrowful Mystery: Mystery: The Scourging at the Pillar

Then Pilate took Jesus and scourged him.

John 19: 1

Our Father, Ten Hail Marys, Glory Be, Fatima Prayer.

Fruit of the Mystery: Purity.

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Third Sorrowful Mystery: Crowning with Thorns

And the soldiers led him away inside the palace (that is the praetorium); and they called together the whole battalion.

And they clothed him in a purple cloak, and plaiting a crown of thorns they put it on him.

And they began to salute him, “Hail, King of the Jews!�

And they struck his head with a reed, and spat upon him, and they knelt down in homage to him.

And when they had mocked him, they stripped him of the purple cloak, and put his own clothes on him.

And they led him out to crucify him.

Mark 15: 1616-20

Our Father, Ten Hail Marys, Glory Be, Fatima Prayer.

Fruit of the Mystery: Courage.

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Fourth Sorrowful Mystery: Carrying of the Cross

So they took Jesus and he went out, bearing his own cross, to the place called the place of a skull, which is called in Hebrew Golgotha.

John 19: 17

Our Father, Ten Hail Marys, Glory Be, Fatima Prayer.

Fruit of the Mystery: Patience.

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Fifth Sorrowful Mystery: The Crucifixion

It was now about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour, while the sun was darkened; and the curtain of the temple was torn in two.

Then Jesus, crying with a loud voice, said, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!�

Luke 23: 4444-46

Our Father, Ten Hail Marys, Glory Be, Fatima Prayer.

Fruit of the Mystery: Perseverance.

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The Glorious Mysteries 157

First Glorious Mystery: The Resurrection

But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices which they had prepared.

And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.

While they perplexed about this, behold, two men stood by them in dazzling apparel; and as they were frightened and bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, “Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen.”

“Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and on the third day rise.”

Luke 24: 11- 7

Our Father, Ten Hail Marys, Glory Be, Fatima Prayer.

Fruit of the Mystery: Faith.

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Second Glorious Mystery: The Ascension

And when he had said this, as they were looking on, he was lifted up and a cloud took him out of their sight.

And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes, and said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven?

This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.�

Acts 1: 99-11

Our Father, Ten Hail Marys, Glory Be, Fatima Prayer.

Fruit of the Mystery: Hope.

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Third Glorious Mystery: The Descent of the Holy Spirit

When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place.

And suddenly a sound came from heaven like the rush of a mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.

And there appeared to them tongues as of fire, distributed and resting on each of them.

And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak in other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

Acts 2: 11- 4

Our Father, Ten Hail Marys, Glory Be, Fatima Prayer.

Fruit of the Mystery: Love of God.

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Fourth Glorious Mystery: The Assumption

“You are the exaltation of Jerusalem, you are the great glory of Israel, you are the great pride of our nation!”

“You have done all this singlehanded; you have done great good to Israel, and God is well pleased with it.

May the Almighty Lord bless you for ever!”

Judith 15: 99-10

Our Father, Ten Hail Marys, Glory Be, Fatima Prayer.

Fruit of the Mystery: Grace of a Happy Death.

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Fifth Glorious Mystery: The Coronation

And a great sign appeared in heaven, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.

Revelation 12: 1

Our Father, Ten Hail Marys, Glory Be, Fatima Prayer.

Fruit of the Mystery: Trust in Mary’s Intercession.

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Hail, Holy Queen

Hail, holy Queen, mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope.

To you do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To you do we send up our sighs mourning and weeping in this vale of tears.

Turn then, most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy toward us, and after this exile show us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus.

O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.

Pray for us, O holy Mother of God, That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

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Rosary Prayer

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

Prayer to St. Michael

St. Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle; be our defense 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 other evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Most Holy Trinity

Most

Holy Trinity, Father, Son & Holy Spirit, I adore Thee profoundly.

I offer Thee the most precious Body, Blood, Soul & Divinity of Jesus Christ, present in all the tabernacles of the world, in reparation for the outrages, sacrileges and indifferences by which he is offended.

By the infinite merits of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I beg of Thee the conversion of poor sinners. Amen.

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The Little Crown of the Blessed Virgin Chaplet 165

Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Thy faithful and enkindle within them the fire of Thy love!

Send forth Thy Spirit and they shall be created. and Thou shalt renew the face of the earth.

Let us pray.

O God, Who by the light of the Holy Spirit does instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant us by this same Spirit to relish what is right and ever to rejoice in His consolation, through Jesus Christ, Our Lord.

Amen.

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First Crown: The Crown of Excellence

To honor the Divine Maternity of the Blessed Virgin, her ineffable Virginity, her purity without stain, and her innumerable virtues.

Our Father.

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Hail Mary.

Blessed art thou, O Virgin Mary, who did bear the Lord, the Creator of the world; thou did give birth to Him Who made thee, and remains a Virgin forever.

Rejoice, O Virgin Mary; Rejoice a thousand times!

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Hail Mary.

O holy and immaculate Virgin, I know not with what praise to extol thee, since thou did bear in thy womb the very One Whom the Heavens cannot contain.

Rejoice, O Virgin Mary; Rejoice a thousand times!

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Hail Mary.

Thou are all fair, O Virgin Mary, and there is no stain in thee.

Rejoice, O Virgin Mary; Rejoice a thousand times!

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Hail Mary.

Thy virtues, O Virgin, surpass the stars in number.

Rejoice, O Virgin Mary; Rejoice a thousand times!

Glory Be. 171

Second Crown: The Crown of Power

To honor the royalty of the Blessed Virgin, her magnificence, her universal mediation, and the strength of her rule.

Our Father.

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Hail Mary.

Glory be to thee, O Empress of the world!

Bring us with thee to the joys of Heaven.

Rejoice, O Virgin Mary; Rejoice a thousand times!

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Hail Mary.

Glory be to thee, O treasure house of the Lord’s graces!

Grant us a share in thy riches.

Rejoice, O Virgin Mary; Rejoice a thousand times!

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Hail Mary.

Glory be to thee, O Mediatrix between God and man!

Through thee may the Almighty be favorable to us.

Rejoice, O Virgin Mary; Rejoice a thousand times!

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Hail Mary.

Glory be to thee who destroys heresies and crushes demons!

Be thou our loving guide.

Rejoice, O Virgin Mary; Rejoice a thousand times!

Glory Be. 176

Third Crown: The Crown of Goodness

To honor the mercy of the Blessed Virgin toward sinners, the poor, the just, and the dying.

Our Father.

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Hail Mary.

Glory be to thee, O refuge of sinners!

Intercede for us with God. Rejoice, O Virgin Mary; Rejoice a thousand times!

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Hail Mary.

Glory be to thee, O Mother of orphans!

Render the Almighty favorable to us.

Rejoice, O Virgin Mary; Rejoice a thousand times!

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Hail Mary.

Glory be to thee, O joy of the just!

Lead us with thee to the joys of Heaven.

Rejoice, O Virgin Mary; Rejoice a thousand times!

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Hail Mary.

Glory be to Thee who are ever ready to assist us in life and death!

Lead us with thee to the kingdom of Heaven!

Rejoice, O Virgin Mary; Rejoice a thousand times!

Glory Be. 181

Concluding Prayer Hail Mary, Daughter of God the Father!

Hail Mary, Mother of God the Son! Hail Mary, Spouse of the Holy Spirit!

Hail Mary, Temple of the Most Holy Trinity!

Hail Mary, my mistress, my treasure, my joy, Queen of my heart, my Mother, my life, my sweetness, my dearest hope; my heart and my soul!

I am all thine and all that I have is thine, O Virgin blessed above all things!

Let thy soul be in me to magnify the Lord; Let thy spirit be in me to rejoice in God. Set thyself, O faithful Virgin, as a seal upon my heart, that in thee and through thee I may be found faithful to God. Receive me, O gracious Virgin, among those whom thou loves and teaches, whom thou leads, nourishes and protects as thy children.

Grant that for love of thee, I may despise all earthly consolations, and ever cling to those of Heaven until, through the Holy Spirit, thy faithful spouse, and through thee, His faithful spouse, Jesus Christ, thy Son, be formed in me for the glory of the Father.

Amen.

Chaplet Prayers by St. Louis De Montfort

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Litany of Loreto 183

Lord, have mercy on us.

Christ have mercy on us.

Lord, have mercy on us.

Christ, hear us.

Christ graciously hear us.

God, the Father of heaven, have mercy on us.

God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.

God the Holy Ghost, have mercy on us.

Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.

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*Pray for Us.

Holy Mary, * Holy Mother of God, * Holy Virgin of virgins, * Mother of Christ, * Mother of the Church, * Mother of divine grace, * Mother most pure, * Mother most chaste, * Mother inviolate, * Mother undefiled, * Mother most amiable, *

Mother most admirable, * Mother of good counsel, * Mother of our Creator, * Mother of our Savior, * Virgin most prudent, * Virgin most venerable, * Virgin most renowned, * Virgin most powerful, * Virgin most merciful, * Virgin most faithful, *

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*Pray for Us.

Mirror of justice, * Seat of wisdom, * Cause of our joy, * Spiritual vessel, * Vessel of honor, * Singular vessel of devotion, * Mystical rose, * Tower of David, * Tower of ivory, * House of gold, * Ark of the covenant, * Gate of heaven, * Morning star, * Health of the sick, * Refuge of sinners, *

Comforter of the afflicted, * Help of Christians, * Queen of Angels, * Queen of Patriarchs, * Queen of Prophets, * Queen of Apostles, * Queen of Martyrs, * Queen of Confessors, * Queen of Virgins, * Queen of all Saints, * Queen conceived without original sin, * Queen assumed into heaven, * Queen of the most holy Rosary. * Queen of the family, * Queen of Peace, *

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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.

Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray.

Grant, we beseech Thee, O Lord God, unto us Thy servants, that we may rejoice in continual health of mind and body; and, by the glorious intercession of Blessed Mary, ever Virgin, may be delivered from present sadness, and enter into the joy of Thine eternal gladness.

Through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

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The Angelus V. The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary.

R. And she conceived of 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.

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.

This prayer is recited morning, (6:00 a.m.) noon and evening (6:00 p.m.) throughout the year except during Paschal time, when the Regina Coeli is recited instead..

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Regina Coeli V. Queen of Heaven, rejoice. Alleluia.

R. For He whom thou wast worthy to bear. Alleluia.

V. He has risen as He said. Alleluia.

R. Pray for us to God. Alleluia.

V. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary. Alleluia.

R. For the Lord is truly risen. Alleluia.

Let Us Pray.

O God, Who by the Resurrection of Thy Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, hast been pleased to give joy to the whole world, grant, we beseech Thee, that through the intercession of the Virgin Mary, His Mother, we may obtain the joys of eternal life. Through the same Christ Our Lord. Amen.

This prayer is recited standing during Paschal Time, instead of The Angelus: Morning, noon and evening.

(From Easter through the evening of the Saturday after Pentecost.)

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Act of Consecration to Jesus Christ “The Incarnate Wisdom�

Through the Immaculate Heart of Mary

By St. Louis De Montfort O Eternal and incarnate Wisdom! O sweetest and most adorable Jesus! True God and true man, only Son of the Eternal Father, and of Mary, always Virgin! I adore Thee profoundly in the bosom and splendors of Thy Father during eternity; and in the womb of Mary, Thy most worthy Mother, in the time of Thy Incarnation.

I give Thee thanks that Thou has emptied Thyself in taking the form of a slave in order to save me from the cruel slavery of the devil. I praise and glorify Thee that Thou has been pleased to submit Thyself to Mary, Thy Holy Mother, in all things, in order to make me Thy faithful slave through her. But, alas! ungrateful and unfaithful as I have been, I have not kept the promises which I made so solemnly to Thee in my Baptism; I have not fulfilled my obligations; I do not deserve to be called Thy child, nor even Thy slave; and as there is nothing in me which does not merit Thine anger and repulse, I dare no longer come by myself before Thy most holy and august Majesty. This is why I have recourse to the intercession of Thy Most Holy Mother, whom Thou has given me to mediate with Thee. It is through her that I hope to obtain of Thee contrition and the pardon of my sins, the acquisition and the preservation of Wisdom.

Hail, then, Immaculate Mary, living Tabernacle of the Divinity, in which the Eternal Wisdom deigned to be hidden and to be adored by Angels and by men! Hail, Queen of Heaven and earth, to whose empire is subject everything that is under God. Hail, sure Refuge of sinners; whose mercy fails no one! Grant the desire, which I have to obtain Divine Wisdom, and for this end deign to accept the offering and promises, which my lowliness presents to Thee.

I, (Name), an unfaithful sinner, renew and ratify today in thy hands the promises of my Baptism: I renounce forever Satan, his pomps and works; and I give myself entirely to Jesus Christ, the Incarnate Wisdom, to carry my cross after Him all the days of my life, and to be more faithful to Him than I have been till now.

I choose thee this day, O Mary, in the presence of all the heavenly court, for my Mother and Mistress. I deliver and consecrate to thee, as thy slave, my body and soul, my goods, both interior and exterior, and even the value of all my good actions, past, present and future. I leave to thee the entire and full right to dispose of me, and all that belongs to me, without exception, as thou pleasest, for the greater glory of God, in time and in eternity.

Receive, O gracious Virgin, this little offering of my slavery, in honor of, and in union with, that subjection which the Eternal Wisdom deigned to have to thy maternity; in homage to the power which both of you have over this little worm and miserable sinner, and in thanksgiving for the privileges with which the Holy Trinity has favored thee. I protest that henceforth I wish, as thy true slave, to seek thy honor and to obey thee in all things.

O admirable Mother, present me to thy dear Son as His eternal slave, so that as He has redeemed me by thee, by thee He may receive me! O Mother of Mercy, grant that I may obtain the true Wisdom of God, and for this end receive me among those whom thou loveth and teachest, whom thou leadest, nourishest and protectest as thy children and thy slaves.

O faithful Virgin, make me in all things so perfect a disciple, imitator and slave of the Incarnate Wisdom, Jesus Christ thy Son, that I may attain, by thine intercession and example, to the fullness of His age on earth and of His glory in Heaven. Amen.

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Emulate St. Joseph 191

The Litany of Saint Joseph Lord, have mercy on us.

Christ, have mercy on us.

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

Christ, graciously hear us.

God the Father of Heaven, Have mercy on us.

God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on us.

God the Holy Spirit, Have mercy on us.

Holy Trinity, One God, Have mercy on us.

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*Pray for us.

Holy Mary, * Saint Joseph, * Noble son of the House of David, * Light of the patriarchs, * Husband of the Mother of God, * Chaste protector of the Virgin, * Foster father of the Son of God, * Faithful guardian of Christ, * Head of the Holy Family, * Joseph most just, * Joseph most chaste, * Joseph most prudent, * Joseph most valiant, * Joseph most obedient, * Joseph most faithful, * Mirror of patience, * Lover of poverty, * Model of workmen , * Glory of domestic life, * Guardian of virgins, * Pillar of families, * Comfort of the afflicted, * Hope of the sick, * Patron of the dying, * Terror of demons, * Protector of Holy Church, * 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.

He has made him the lord of His House, And the ruler of all His possessions.

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Let Us Pray.

Almighty God, in Your infinite wisdom and love You chose Joseph to be the husband of Mary, the mother of Your Son. as we enjoy his protection on earth, may we have the help of his prayers in heaven.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

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Lead us to Eternal Life 195

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Enter by the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is easy, that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many.”

“For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.”

Matthew 7: 1313-14

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Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but by me.�

John 14: 6

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Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go?”

“You have the words of eternal life; and we have believed, and have come to know, that you are the Holy One of God.” John 6: 6868-69

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For God so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

John 3: 16

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Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; he who comes to me shall not hunger, and he who believes in me shall never thirst.�

John 6: 35

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Then Jesus told his disciples, “If any man would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross, and follow me.”

“For whoever would save his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.”

“For what will it profit a man, if he gains the whole world and forfeits his life?

Or what shall a man give in return for his life?”

Matthew 16: 2424-26

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“And every one who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or lands, for my name’s sake, will receive a hundredfold, and inherit eternal life.”

“But many that are first will be last, and the last first.”

Matthew 19: 2929-30

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And this is the testimony, that God gave us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He who has the Son has life; he who has not the Son of God has not life.

1 John 5: 1111-12

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The Beatitudes 204

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are you when men revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.

Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so men persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Matthew 5: 33-12

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When can I enter and see the face of God? Psalm 42: 2

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Come in Your Glory 207

The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me; He has sent me to bring glad tidings to the lowly, to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and release to the prisoners, to announce a year of favor from the Lord.

I rejoice heartily in the Lord, in my God is the joy of my soul; for he has clothed me with a robe of salvation, and wrapped me in a mantle of justice, like a bridegroom adorned with a diadem, like a bride bedecked with her jewels.

As the earth brings forth its plants, and a garden makes its growth spring up, so will the Lord God make justice and praise spring up before all nations.

Isaiah 61: 11-2a, 1010-11

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For Zion’s sake I will not be silent, for Jerusalem’s sake I will not be quiet, until her vindication shines forth like the dawn and her victory like a burning torch.

Nations shall behold your vindication, and all kings your glory; you shall be called by a new name pronounced by the mouth of the Lord.

You shall be a glorious crown in the hand of the Lord, a royal diadem held by your God. No more shall men call you “Forsaken,” or your lands “Desolate,” but you shall be called “My delight,” and your lands “Espoused.”

For the Lord delights in you, and makes your land his spouse.

As a young man marries a virgin, your Builder shall marry you; and as a bridegroom rejoices in his bride so shall your God rejoice in you.

Isaiah Isaiah 62: 11- 5

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Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more.

And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband; and I heard a great voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling of God is with men.

He will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself will be with them; he will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning nor crying nor pain any more, for the former things have passed away.�

Revelation 21: 11- 4

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When the Son of man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne.

Matthew 25: 31

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And he who sat upon the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.�

Revelation 21: 5

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Let us give thanks to the Father for having made you worthy to share the lot of the saints in light.

He rescued us from the power of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of his beloved Son. Through him we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

He is the image of the invisible God, the first-born of all creatures.

In him everything in heaven and on earth was created, things visible and invisible.

All were created through him; all were created for him.

He is before all else that is.

In him everything continues in being.

It is he who is head of the body, the church; he who is the beginning, the first-born of the dead, so that primacy may be his everything.

It pleased God to make absolute fullness reside in him and, by means of him, to reconcile everything in his person, both on earth and in the heavens, making peace through the blood of his cross.

Canticle of Colossians 1: 1212-20

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There is one thing I ask of the Lord, for this I long, to live in the house of the Lord, all the days of my life, to savor the sweetness of the Lord, to behold his temple.

Psalm 27: 4

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