Prayers & Devotions

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 arose 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 life everlasting. Amen
  
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, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;
blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death. Amen
  
Glory be 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.

Joyful Mysteries (Monday/Saturday)
1. The Annunciation
2. The Visitation
3. The Nativity
4. The Presentation in the Temple
5. The Finding of Child Jesus in the Temple
 
Sorrowful Mysteries (Tuesday/Friday)
1. The Agony in the Garden
2. The Scourging at the Pillar
3. The Crowning with Thorns
4. The Carrying of the Cross
5. The Crucifixion

Glorious Mysteries (Wednesday/Sunday)
1. The Resurrection
2. The Ascension
3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit
4. The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
5. The Coronation of Our Mother
 
The Luminous Mysteries (Thursday)
1. The Baptism of Jesus
2. The Miracle at Cana
3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom
4. The Transfiguration
5. The Institution of the Eucharist
 
  
Fatima Prayer
O my Jesus, Forgive us our sins,
save us from the fires of hell
and bring all souls into heaven,
especially those who need most of Thy mercy.
 
  
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of mercy,
Hail, our life, our sweetness, and our hope.
To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve;
to thee do we send up our sighs,
mourning and weeping in this vale of tears;
turn then, most gracious Advocate,
thine eyes of mercy towards us,
and after this our exile,
show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb Jesus.
O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary!
  
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 in 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.
 
Holy Mary,
*Pray for us.
 
Holy Mother of God. *
Holy Virgin of virgins. *
Mother of Christ. *
Mother of divine grace. *
Mother most pure. *
Mother most chaste. *
Mother inviolate. *
Mother undefiled. *
Mother Immaculate. *
Mother most amiable. *
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. *
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 the 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 peace. *
 
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world.
Spare us, O Lord.
 
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world.
Graciously hear us, O Lord.
 
Lamb of God, you take 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.
 
O God whose only begotten Son,
by his life, death and resurrection,
has purchased for us the reward of eternal salvation.
Grant us that by 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.
 
May the divine assistance remain always with us.
Amen.
 
May the souls of the faithful departed
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen.
 
May the blessing of the almighty God:
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
descend upon us and remain with us always.
Amen.

The Chaplet of Mercy is recited using ordinary rosary beads of five decades. The Chaplet is preceded by two opening prayers from the Diary of Saint Faustina and followed by a closing prayer.
 
 
1. The Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
 
2. Opening Prayers (Optional)
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! (three times)
 
3. The Our Father
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.
 
4. The Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
 
5. The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; He descended into hell; on the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there He will come 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 life everlasting. Amen.
 
6. On the “Our Father” bead before each decade
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.
 
7. On the “Hail Mary” beads of each decade
For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
 
8. Repeat “Eternal Father: and “For the Sake of His sorrowful Passion: (Number 6 & 7) Prayers for four more decades
 
9. After 5 decades, the concluding doxology (three times)
Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
 
10. Closing Prayers (optional)
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.
 

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

Prayer for Priests

O Jesus, eternal Priest; keep all Your priests within the shelter of Your Sacred Heart, where none may harm them.

Keep unstained their anointed hands which daily touch Your Sacred Body.

Keep unsullied their lips, daily purpled with Your Precious Blood.

Keep pure and unearthly their hearts, sealed with the sublime mark of the priesthood.

Let Your holy love surround them and shield them from the world's contagion.

Bless their labors with abundant fruit and may the souls to whom they minister be their joy and consolation here and in Heaven their beautiful and everlasting crown. Amen.

Prayer to St.Joseph

"O Saint Joseph, do assist me by your powerful intercession, and obtain for me from your Divine Son all spiritual blessings, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, So that, having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most Loving of Fathers."

"O Saint Joseph, I never weary contemplating you and Jesus asleep in your arms; I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me and ask Him to return the Kiss when I draw my dying breath."

Saint Joseph, Patron of departed souls – pray for us 
Amen.
 

Prayer for the Pandemic Corona Virus situation

Almighty and merciful God, who show your love to all creation everywhere,
hear graciously the prayers we make for all those affected by the corona Virus
in various parts of the world.
We come before you asking for quick control of the outbreak,
for the healing of those affected, for the victims and their families.
We pray for the doctors, nurses and healthcare workers
that they may courageously and cautiously take care of those affected.
We pray for those doing the research
that an effective vaccine to combat the sickness is speedily found.
We pray for the Government and health authorities
that they take appropriate steps for the good of the People.
Lord, we ask all these through the loving intercession of St. Catherine of Siena,
St. Joseph,
and Our Blessed Mother.
Amen