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Intentions
The Holy Rosary
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"If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer." .
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Prayer
Introduction
"Prayer is the raising of one's mind and
heart to God or the requesting of good things from God." But when we
pray, do we speak from the height of our pride and will, or "out of the
depths" of a humble and contrite heart? He who humbles himself will be
exalted; humility is the foundation of prayer, only when we humbly
acknowledge that "we do not know how to pray as we ought," are we
ready to receive freely the gift of prayer. "Man is a beggar before God"
(Catechism of the Catholic Church 2559)."
Prayer
is the normal way we have as children of God to approach our Creator, and it
is a powerful tool to spread the will of God in the world. As a Christian
community, we are thought to be in constant prayer, praising the Lord, and
invoking the intercession of Virgin Mary, our mother, and all the Saints,
our brothers who enjoy already the perfect happiness in Heaven.
We
do need your prayer more than everything. Therefore, we propose some common
prayers that you can say in few seconds. We would be extremely grateful if
you can say a little prayer for our Parish, for the people working there,
and for our needs, which are many. Many Parishioners also ask us to pray for
them. If you go to the intentions page, you will find some requests for
prayer: people who are sick, who have died recently, the problems of our
troubled world, personal intentions, the intentions of the Church. Please
help this people in need and say a little prayer for them.
If
you have an intention of prayer, for yourself and your needs, for someone
you know who may be sick or who has died recently, please introduce your
request in the intentions page.
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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
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Ave Maria
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
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Gloria
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
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Saint Francis Prayer
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred . . . let me sow love
Where there is injury . . . pardon
Where there is doubt . . . faith
Where there is despair . . .hope
Where there is darkness . . . light
Where there is sadness . . .joy
Divine Master,
grant that i may not so much seek
To be consoled . . .as to console
To be understood . . .as to understand,
To be loved . . . as to love
For it is in giving . . .that we receive,
It is in pardoning, that we are pardoned,
It is in dying . . .that we are born to eternal life
Amen.
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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 of the Holy Spirit
Born of the Virgin Mary
Suffered under Pontius Pilate
Was crucified, died and was buried.
On the third day, he rose again
He ascended into Heaven
and is seated at the right hand
of God, the Father Almighty.
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.
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Act of Faith
O my God, I firmly believe all the truths
that the Holy Catholic Church believes and teaches; I believe these
truths, O Lord, because Thou, the infallible Truth, hast revealed them to
her; in this faith I am resolved to live and die. Amen.
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Act of Hope
O my God, relying on Thy promises, I hope
that, through the infinite merits of Jesus Christ, Thou wilt grant me
pardon of my sins, and the graces necessary to serve Thee in this life and
to obtain eternal happiness in the next. Amen
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Act of Love
O my God, I love Thee with my whole heart
and above all things, because Thou art infinitely good and perfect; and I
love my neighbour as myself for love of Thee. Grant that I may love Thee
more and more in this life, and in the next for all eternity. Amen
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Act of
Contrition
O my God, I am sorry and beg pardon for all
my sins, and detest them above all things, because they deserve Thy
dreadful punishments, because they have crucified my loving Saviour Jesus
Christ and, most of all, because they offend Thine infinite goodness; and
I firmly resolve, by the help of Thy grace, never to offend Thee again,
and carefully to avoid the occasions of sin. Amen
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Morning consecration
to Mary
My Queen, My Mother, I offer myself
entirely to Thee. And to show my devoition to Thee, I offer Thee this day,
my eyes, my ears, my mouth, my heart, my whole being without reserve.
Wherefore, good Mother, as I am thine own, keep me, guard me as Thy
property and possession. Amen
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Salve Regina
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 valley 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!
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The Angelus
(To be said at 6am, noon and 6pm daily,
except during the Easter season)
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. Let it be done unto me according to thy word.
Hail Mary,...
V. And the Word was made flesh
R. And dwelt among us.
Hail Mary,...
V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ
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.
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The Regina
Caeli
(To be said instead of the Angelus
during the Easter Season)
Rejoice, O Queen of Heaven, Alleluia!
For He Whom thou didst merit to bear, Alleluia!
Has risen as He said, Alleluia!
Pray for us to God, Alleluia!
V. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, Alleluia!
R. For the Lord has risen indeed, Alleluia!
Let us pray: O God, who hast given joy to the whole world
through the Resurrection of They Son, our Lord Jesus Christ;
grant that through the prayers of His Virgin Mother Mary,
we may obtain the joys of everlasting life.
Through the same Christ, our Lord
Amen.
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The Memorare
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that
never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your
help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided. Inspired then with
confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother! To you do I
come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word
Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer
me. Amen
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Guardian Angel
prayer
Angel of God, my guardian dear
To whom God's love commits me here
Ever this day (night) be at my side
To light and guard, to rule and guide.
Amen
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Prayer to
child's Guardian Angel
O Angels of God, from heaven so bright,
watching beside my children to lead them aright;
Fold your wings round them, and guard them with love;
Softly sing songs to them of heaven above.
Amen
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Grace before
meals
Bless us, O Lord, and these Thy gifts
which we are about to receive from Thy bounty
through Christ our Lord.
Amen
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Grace after
meals
We give Thee thanks, O Almighty God,
for these Thy benefits
Who lives and reigns, world without end.
Amen.
May the souls of the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God,
rest in peace.
Amen.
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Prayer for the Pope
Let us pray for our Most Holy Father, Pope
Benedict XVI. May the Lord preserve him and give him life, and make him
blessed upon the earth, and deliver him not up to the will of his enemies.
Amen
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Prayer before a
crucifix
Behold, O kind and most sweet Jesus, I cast
myself upon my knees in Your sight, and with the most fervent desire of my
soul I pray and beseech You that You would impress upon my heart lively
sentiments of Faith, Hope and Charity, true repentance for my sins and a
firm purpose of amendment, while with deep affection and grief of soul I
ponder within myself and mentally contemplate Your five most precious
wounds, having before my eyes that which David spoke in prophecy of You, O
good Jesus: they have pierced my hands and feet, they have numbered all my
bones.
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Act of self
dedication
Take O Lord, and receive my entire liberty,
my memory, my understanding and my whole will. All that I am and all that
I possess You have given me: I surrender it all to You to be disposed of
according to Your will. Give me only Your love and Your grace; with these
I will be rich enough, and will desire nothing more. Amen
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PSALMS Psalm
23
A psalm of David.
1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
3 he restores my soul.
He guides me in paths of righteousness
for his name's sake.
4 Even though I walk
through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
6 Surely goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD
forever.
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Psalm
27
Of David.
1 The LORD is my light and my salvation-
whom shall I fear?
The LORD is the stronghold of my life-
of whom shall I be afraid?
2 When evil men advance against me
to devour my flesh, [1]
when my enemies and my foes attack me,
they will stumble and fall.
3 Though an army besiege me,
my heart will not fear;
though war break out against me,
even then will I be confident.
4 One thing I ask of the LORD ,
this is what I seek:
that I may dwell in the house of the LORD
all the days of my life,
to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD
and to seek him in his temple.
5 For in the day of trouble
he will keep me safe in his dwelling;
he will hide me in the shelter of his tabernacle
and set me high upon a rock.
6 Then my head will be exalted
above the enemies who surround me;
at his tabernacle will I sacrifice with shouts of joy;
I will sing and make music to the LORD .
7 Hear my voice when I call, O LORD ;
be merciful to me and answer me.
8 My heart says of you, "Seek his [2]
face!"
Your face, LORD , I will seek.
9 Do not hide your face from me,
do not turn your servant away in anger;
you have been my helper.
Do not reject me or forsake me,
O God my Savior.
10 Though my father and mother forsake me,
the LORD will receive me.
11 Teach me your way, O LORD ;
lead me in a straight path
because of my oppressors.
12 Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes,
for false witnesses rise up against me,
breathing out violence.
13 I am still confident of this:
I will see the goodness of the LORD
in the land of the living.
14 Wait for the LORD ;
be strong and take heart
and wait for the LORD .
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Psalm
51
For the director of music. A psalm of David. When the prophet Nathan came
to him after David had committed adultery with Bathsheba.
1 Have mercy on me, O God,
according to your unfailing love;
according to your great compassion
blot out my transgressions.
2 Wash away all my iniquity
and cleanse me from my sin.
3 For I know my transgressions,
and my sin is always before me.
4 Against you, you only, have I sinned
and done what is evil in your sight,
so that you are proved right when you speak
and justified when you judge.
5 Surely I was sinful at birth,
sinful from the time my mother conceived me.
6 Surely you desire truth in the inner parts [1]
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you teach [2] me wisdom in
the inmost place.
7 Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean;
wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.
8 Let me hear joy and gladness;
let the bones you have crushed rejoice.
9 Hide your face from my sins
and blot out all my iniquity.
10 Create in me a pure heart, O God,
and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
11 Do not cast me from your presence
or take your Holy Spirit from me.
12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation
and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.
13 Then I will teach transgressors your ways,
and sinners will turn back to you.
14 Save me from bloodguilt, O God,
the God who saves me,
and my tongue will sing of your righteousness.
15 O Lord, open my lips,
and my mouth will declare your praise.
16 You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it;
you do not take pleasure in burnt offerings.
17 The sacrifices of God are [3]
a broken spirit;
a broken and contrite heart,
O God, you will not despise.
18 In your good pleasure make Zion prosper;
build up the walls of Jerusalem.
19 Then there will be righteous sacrifices,
whole burnt offerings to delight you;
then bulls will be offered on your altar.
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Psalm
145
A psalm of praise. Of David.
1 [1] I will exalt
you, my God the King;
I will praise your name for ever and ever.
2 Every day I will praise you
and extol your name for ever and ever.
3 Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise;
his greatness no one can fathom.
4 One generation will commend your works to another;
they will tell of your mighty acts.
5 They will speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty,
and I will meditate on your wonderful works. [2]
6 They will tell of the power of your awesome works,
and I will proclaim your great deeds.
7 They will celebrate your abundant goodness
and joyfully sing of your righteousness.
8 The LORD is gracious and compassionate,
slow to anger and rich in love.
9 The LORD is good to all;
he has compassion on all he has made.
10 All you have made will praise you, O LORD ;
your saints will extol you.
11 They will tell of the glory of your kingdom
and speak of your might,
12 so that all men may know of your mighty acts
and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.
13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,
and your dominion endures through all generations.
The LORD is faithful to all his promises
and loving toward all he has made. [3]
14 The LORD upholds all those who fall
and lifts up all who are bowed down.
15 The eyes of all look to you,
and you give them their food at the proper time.
16 You open your hand
and satisfy the desires of every living thing.
17 The LORD is righteous in all his ways
and loving toward all he has made.
18 The LORD is near to all who call on him,
to all who call on him in truth.
19 He fulfills the desires of those who fear him;
he hears their cry and saves them.
20 The LORD watches over all who love him,
but all the wicked he will destroy.
21 My mouth will speak in praise of the LORD .
Let every creature praise his holy name
for ever and ever.
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