Prayers for Our Catholic Priests
Prayers
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about the Fatima Prayer
-Apostles Creed
-Nicene Creed
-about the creeds
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about the Hail Holy Queen
prayer
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about the Hail Star of Ocean
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about the St. Michael
How to pray the Rosary
about the Rosary
How to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet
How to pray the Stations of the Cross
Prayers to Immaculate and Sacred Hearts
Prayers to Our Lady of Guadalupe
Prayers for souls in Purgatory
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.
About the Our Father
The Our Father is the best of all prayers because it is the Lord's Prayer, taught us by Jesus Christ Himself, and because it is a prayer of perfect and unselfish love. See Matthew 6:9-13 for the Lord's Prayer. The Our Father is a prayer of perfect and unselfish love because in saying it we offer ourselves entirely to God and ask from Him the best things, not only for ourselves but also for our neighbor.
"Our Father who art in heaven"
We address God as "Our Father who art in heaven" because we belong to Him, our loving Father, who created us and watches over us, who adopts us through sanctifying grace as His children, and who destines us to live forever with Him in heaven, our true home.
"In my Father's house, there are many mansions." (John 14:2)
"hallowed be Thy name"
When we say "hallowed be Thy name," we pray that God may be known and honored by all men.
"From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same, the name of the Lord is worthy of praise." (Psalm 112:3)
"Thy kingdom come"
When we say "Thy kingdom come," we pray that the kingdom of God's grace may be SPREAD throughout the world, that all men may come to know and to enter the true Church and to live as worthy members of it, and that, finally, we all may be admitted to the kingdom of God's glory.
"You therefore be perfect, even as your heavenly Father is perfect." (Matthew 5:48)
"Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven"
When we say "Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven," we pray that all men may obey God on earth as willingly as the saints and angels obey Him in heaven.
"Father, if thou art willing, remove this cup from me; yet not my will but thine be done." (Luke 22:41)
"Give us this day our daily bread"
When we say "Give us this day our daily bread," we pray that God will give us each day all that is necessary to support the material life of our bodies and the spiritual life of our souls.
"For my flesh is food indeed, and my blood is drink indeed." (John 6:56)
"and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us"
When we say "and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us," we pray that God will PARDON the sins by which we have offended Him, and we tell Him that we pardon our fellow men who have offended us.
"For if you forgive men their offenses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you your offenses. But if you do not forgive men, neither will your heavenly Father forgive you your offenses." (Matthew 6:14-15)
"and lead us not into temptation"
When we say "and lead us not into temptation," we pray that God will always give us the grace to overcome the temptations to sin which come to us from the world, the flesh, and the devil.
"Because thou wast acceptable to God, it was necessary that temptation should prove thee." (Tobias 12:13)
"but deliver us from evil"
When we say "but deliver us from evil," we pray that God will always protect us from harm, and especially from harm to our souls.
"I do not pray that thou take them out of the world, but that thou keep them from evil." (John 17:15)
---From the Baltimore Catechism, Part 3: Lesson 38: #490-499
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 in the hour of our death. Amen.
The Gloria (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 will be forever. Amen.
About the Gloria
About the Gloria
This is a prayer praising God in the Trinity
The Fatima Prayer
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins and save us from the fires of Hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of Thy mercy.
About the Fatima Prayer
About the Fatima Prayer
This is actually one of seven prayers the children at Fatima were given. It is common practice to say it at the end of the decades of the rosary after the Gloria
Creeds
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 sits at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty. From thence He shall 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 the life everlasting. Amen.
Nicene Creed
I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible.
And in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, one in being with the Father; through Whom all things were made.
Who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven. He was made flesh by the Holy Spirit from the Virgin Mary, and was made man.
He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate; suffered, and was buried. On the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures; He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and of His kingdom there shall be no end.
And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of Life, Who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
Who, with the Father and the Son, is adored and glorified: Who has spoken through the Prophets.
And I believe in one holy, catholic and apostolic Church.
I confess one baptism for the remission of sins. And I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the age to come. Amen.
About Creeds
About Creeds
Creeds are a profession of Faith. They are a reminder to us of the dogma of the Faith. You can say one of the creeds daily to thank God for giving you Faith and reveiling to you the truths of the Church.
The Apostles' Creed is traditionally said at the beginning of the rosary.
Hail Holy Queen
Hail holy Queen, Mother of mercy, 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 toward us. And after this our exile show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. Amen.
About Hail Holy Queen
About Hail Holy Queen
This prayer is traditionally said at the end of the Rosary. Commonly the prayer "Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ" is added to the end of the prayer
The Memorare
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession, was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, we fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins and Mother; to thee do we come; before thee do we stand, sinful and sorrowful; O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not our petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer us. Amen
Hail Star of Ocean!
Hail, bright star of ocean,
God’s own Mother blest,
Ever sinless Virgin,
Gate of heavenly rest,
Taking that sweet Ave,
Which from Gabriel came,
Peace confirm within us,
Changing Eva’s name,
Break the captive’s fetters,
Light on blindness pure,
All our ills expelling,
Every bliss implore,
Show thyself a Mother,
May the Word divine
Born for us thine Infant,
Hear our prayers through thine.
Virgin all excelling,
Mildest of the mild,
Freed from guilt preserve us,
Meek and undefiled.
Keep our life all spotless,
Make our way secure,
Till we find in Jesus,
Joy forevermore.
Through the highest heaven
To the almighty Three,
Father, Son, and Spirit,
One same glory be.
About Hail Star of Ocean
About Hail Star of Ocean
See Star of the Sea reflection. Mary can lead us to her Son and His Church if we ask her to pray for us.
The St. Michael Prayer
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in the battle, be our safeguard and 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, thrust into hell Satan and all evil spirits who wander through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
About the St. Michael Prayer
About the St. Michael Prayer
Pope Leo XIII wrote the St. Michael Prayer after having seen a vision of the devil. He actually made a longer version of the prayer and ordered the prayer be recited after every Low Mass. The prayer was later shortened to what we say today. Read more at: http://www.traditioninaction.org/religious/b009rpMichael.htm
The Holy Father, Pope John Paul II also added 5 mysteries of the rosary,
The Luminous Mysteries:
The Baptism of Our Lord in the Jordan
The Wedding Feast at Cana
The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God
The Transfiguration
The Institution of the Eucharist
How to pray the Rosary:
http://www.wf-f.org/Rosary.html
And since a picture is worth a thousand words:
About the Rosary... or how about I don't try. There is too much to say. but purhaps this might be a start:
How to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet:
http://www.praydivinemercy.com/
And for the novena:
http://www.ewtn.com/Devotionals/mercy/novena.htm
How to Pray the Stations of the Cross
When the Way of the Cross is made in groups, each person first makes the Sign of the Cross, makes an Act of Contrition (i.e., expresses penitence through prayer) and mentally intends to gain indulgences, for himself or another. Then, typically, at each station:
· the leader will announce the name of the station
· the leader will lead with a statement of praise, such as "We adore Thee O Christ and we bless Thee"
· the people will respond, with, for example, using the above acclamation, "Because by Thy Holy Cross Thou hast redeemed the world."
· the leader will read a meditative reading, upon which all should meditate in penitence, thanking God for His sacrifice and uniting himself with that sacrifice (often by identifying with Mary)
· all pray an Our Father
· all pray a Hail Mary
· all pray a Glory Be
traditionally, between the stations, successive stanzas of the hymn called Stabat Mater are sung -- a hymn known since at least 1388 A.D. and possibly written by Pope Innocent III who died in 1216 A.D.
The Stations
The 14 stations are:
Jesus is Condemned to Die
Jesus takes up His cross
Jesus Falls the First Time
Jesus Meets His Mother
Simon Helps Jesus Carry His Cross
Veronica Wipes Jesus' Face
Jesus Falls the Second Time
Jesus Meets the Women of Jerusalem
Jesus Falls the Third Time
Jesus is Stripped
Jesus is Nailed to the Cross
Jesus Dies on the Cross
Jesus is Taken Down from the Cross
Jesus is Laid in the Tomb
indulgences:
http://www.ourladyswarriors.org/indulge/g63.htm
For sites with meditation on the stations:
http://fisheaters.com/stations.html
http://www.catholictradition.org/Passion/stations2-1.htm
http://www.catholictradition.org/Passion/stations3-1.htm
http://www.catholictradition.org/Passion/stations.htm
Prayers to the Immaculate and Sacred Hearts
Prayers to Our Lady of Guadalupe:
Prayers to the Holy Spirit
Holy Spirit! Lord of Light!
From Your clear celestial height,
Your pure beaming radiance give!
Prayer
Almighty and eternal God, Who hast vouchsafed to regenerate us by water and the Holy Ghost, and hast given us forgiveness all sins, vouchsafe to send forth from heaven upon us your sevenfold Spirit, the Spirit of Wisdom and Understanding, the Spirit of Counsel and fortitude, the Spirit of Knowledge and Piety, and fill us with the Spirit of Holy Fear. Amen.
On my knees before the great multitude of heavenly witnesses I offer myself, soul and body to You, Eternal Spirit of God. I adore the brightness of Your purity the unerring keenness of Your justice and the might of Your love. You are the Strength and Light of my soul. In You I live and move and am. I desire never to grieve You by unfaithfulness to grace and I pray with all my heart! To be kept from the smallest sin against You. Mercifully guard my every thought and grant that I may always watch for Your light: and listen to Your voice and follow Your gracious inspirations. I cling to You and give myself to You and ask You by Your compassion to watch over me in my weakness. Holding the pierced Feet of Jesus and looking at His Five Wounds and trusting in His Precious Blood and adoring His opened Side and stricken Heart, I implore You Adorable Spirit, Helper of my infirmity, so to keep me in Your grace that I may never sin against You. Give me grace O Holy Ghost, Spirit of the Father and the Son, to say to You always and everywhere "Speak Lord for Your servant heareth." Amen.
O God the Holy Ghost
Who art light unto thine elect
Evermore enlighten us.
Thou who art fire of love
Evermore enkindle us.
Thou who art Lord and Giver of Life,
Evermore live in us.
Thou who bestowest sevenfold grace,
Evermore replenish us.
As the wind is thy symbol,
So forward our goings.
As the dove, so launch us heavenwards.
As water, so purify our spirits.
As a cloud, so abate our temptations.
As dew, so revive our languor.
As fire, so purge our dross Amen
Let us pray
that the flame of the Spirit
will descend upon us
Father in heaven,
fifty days have celebrated
the fullness of the mystery of your revealed love.
See your people gathered in prayer,
open to receive the Spirit's flame.
May it come to rest in our hearts
and disperse the divisions of word and tongue.
With one voice and one song
may we praise your name in joy and thanksgiving.
Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen
New Saint Joseph Sunday Missal
Come Holy Spirit, Creator Blest:
Prayers for the souls in Purgatory
http://www.holysouls.com/prayers.htm
Week of Prayers for the souls in Purgatory
Here is a link with a collection of misolaneous prayers for priests:
"Let us live for souls, let us be apostles, let us save especially the souls of priests....Let us pray, let us suffer for them, and, on the last day Jesus will be grateful." St. Therese of Lisieux (Eucharistic Adoration For the Sanctification of Priests and Spiritual Maternity, pg 30)
