St. Alphonsus De Liguori to Jesus Christ, to Obtain His Holy Love

St. Alphonsus De Liguori to Jesus Christ, to Obtain His Holy Love

My crucified Love, my dear Jesus! I believe in Thee, and confess Thee to be the true Son of God and my Saviour. I adore Thee from the abyss of my own nothingness, and I thank Thee for the death Thou didst suffer for me, that I might obtain the life of divine grace. My beloved Redeemer, to Thee I owe all my salvation. Through Thee I have hitherto escaped hell; through Thee have I received the pardon of my sins. But I am so ungrateful, that, instead of loving Thee, I have repeated my offenses against Thee. I deserve to be condemned, so as not to be able to love Thee any more: but no, my Jesus, punish me in any other way, but not in this. If I have not loved Thee in times past, I love Thee now; and I desire nothing but to love Thee with all my heart. But without Thy help I can do nothing. Since Thou dost command me to love Thee, give me also the strength to fulfill this Thy sweet and loving precept. Thou hast promised to grant all that we ask of Thee: You shall ask whatever you will and it shall be done unto you. Confiding, then, in this promise, my dear Jesus, I ask, first of all, pardon of all my sins; and I repent, above all things, because I have offended Thee, O Infinite Goodness! I ask for holy perseverence in Thy grace till my death. But, above all, I ask for the gift of Thy holy love. Ah, my Jesus, my Hope, my Love, my All, inflame me with that love which Thou didst come on earth to enkindle! "Tui amoris me ignem accende." For this end, make me always live in conformity with Thy holy will. Enlighten me, that I may understand more and more how worthy Thou art of our love, and that I may know the immense love Thou hast borne me, especially in giving Thy life for me. Grant, then, that I may love Thee with all my heart, and may love Thee always, and never cease to beg of Thee the grace to love Thee in this life; that, living always and dying in Thy love, I may come one day to love Thee with all my strength in heaven, never to leave off loving Thee for all eternity.

O Mother of beautiful love, my advocate and refuge, Mary, who art of all creatures the most beautiful, the most loving, and the most beloved of God, and whose only desire it is to see him loved! ah, by the love thou bearest to Jesus Christ, pray for me, and obtain for me the grace to love him always, and with all my heart! This I ask and hope for from thee. Amen.

by Saint Alphonsus de Liguori
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Hymn of Praise to Jesus II

Hymn of Praise to Jesus II

Jesus, the very thought of Thee with sweetness fills the breast! 

Yet sweeter far Thy face to see and in Thy presence rest. 

No voice can sing, no heart can frame, nor can the memory find, 

a sweeter sound than Jesus' name, the Savior of mankind. 

O hope of every contrite heart! O joy of all the meek! 

To those who fall, how kind Thou art! How good to those who seek! 

But what to those who find? Ah! This nor tongue nor pen can show - 

The love of Jesus, what it is, none but His loved ones know. 

Jesus! Our only hope be Thou, as Thou our prize shalt be, 

in Thee be all our glory now, and through eternity. Amen. 

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Hymn of Praise to Jesus

Hymn of Praise to Jesus

O Jesus, King most wonderful! Thou Conqueror renowned! 

Thou Sweetness most ineffable! In whom all joys are found! 

When once Thou visitest the heart, then truth begins to shine; 

then earthly vanities depart; then kindles love divine. 

O Jesu! Light of all below! Thou Fount of life and fire! 

Surpassing all the joys we know, and all we can desire. 

May every heart confess Thy name, and ever Thee adore; 

And seeking Thee, itself inflame to see Thee more and more. 

Thee may our tongues for ever bless; Thee may we love alone; 

And ever in our lives express the image of Thine own. Amen. 

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The Litany of Jesus Christ, Priest and Victim

Lord, have mercy. 

Lord, have mercy. 
Christ have mercy. 

Christ, have mercy. 
Lord, have mercy. 

Lord, have mercy. 

Christ hear us. 

Christ, hear us. 
Christ graciously 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.

R./ Have mercy on us. 

Jesus, Priest and Victim, 

Jesus, Priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek, etc.
Jesus, Priest Whom God sent to evangelize the poor, 
Jesus, Priest Who at the Last Supper instituted the everlasting Sacrifice, 
Jesus, Priest always living to intercede for us,
Jesus, High Priest anointed by the Father with the Holy Spirit and with power,
Jesus, High Priest taken from among men, 
Jesus, High Priest appointed on behalf of men, 
Jesus, High Priest of our confession of faith,
Jesus, High Priest of a greater glory than Moses, 
Jesus, High Priest of the true Tabernacle,
Jesus, High Priest of the good things to come, 
Jesus, High Priest, holy, innocent and undefiled,
Jesus, High Priest, faithful and merciful,
Jesus, High Priest of God and on fire with zeal for souls,
Jesus, High Priest, perfect forever,
Jesus, High Priest, Who passed through the Heavens with Thy own Blood,
Jesus, High Priest, Who gave eternal life for us,
Jesus, High Priest, Who loved us and washed us from our sins in Thy Blood, 
Jesus, High Priest, Thou hast offered Thyself as an oblation and victim to God,
Jesus, Victim of God and of men, 
Jesus, Victim, holy and immaculate, 
Jesus, appeasing Victim, 
Jesus, peace-making Victim, 
Jesus, Victim of propitiation and of praise, . 
Jesus, Victim of reconciliation and of peace, 
Jesus, Victim in Whom we have confidence and access to God, . 
Jesus, Victim living forever and ever, 

Be merciful! R. Spare us, O Jesus. 
Be merciful! R. Graciously hear us, O Jesus.

R./ deliver us, O Jesus

By Thine eternal priesthood,

By Thy holy anointing,Thou wert constituted Priest by God the Father, 
By Thy priestly spirit, 
By Thy ministry, Thou hast glorified Thy Father upon earth, 
By Thy bloody immolation of Thineself made once upon the Cross, 
By Thy same Sacrifice renewed daily upon the altar,
By Thy Divine power, which Thou dost invisibly exercises in Thy priests,

R./ We beseech you, hear us. 

Graciously preserve the entire priestly order in holiness of life, 
Graciously provide for Thy people pastors after Thine own heart, 
Graciously fill them with the spirit of Thy priesthood, 
Graciously grant that the lips of priests may hold knowledge, 
Graciously send faithful laborers into Thy harvest,
Graciously multiply faithful stewards of Thy mysteries, 
Graciously grant them persevering service in accordance with Thy will, 
Graciously grant them meekness in the ministry, skill in action and constancy, in prayer,
Graciously promote through them everywhere the worship of the Blessed Sacrament 
Graciously receive into Thy joy those who have served Thee well, 

Lamb of God, Thou takest away the sins of the world,  Spare us, O Lord. 
Lamb of God, Thou takest away the sins of the world,  Graciously hear us, O Lord. 
Lamb of God, Thou takest away the sins of the world,  Have mercy on us, O Lord.

Jesus our Priest, Hear us. 
Jesus our Priest, Graciously hear us.

Let us pray
O God, sanctifier and guardian of Thy Church, raise up in her by Thy Spirit worthy and faithful stewards of the sacred mysteries, that by their ministry and example, the Christian people may be directed along the way of salvation under Thy protection. We ask this through Christ Our Lord. R. Amen.

Prayer of Trust and Confidence

Prayer of Trust and Confidence

O Lord, we ask for a boundless confidence and trust in Your divine mercy, and the courage to accept the crosses and sufferings which bring immense goodness to our souls and that of Your Church.

Help us to love You with a pure and contrite heart, and to humble ourselves beneath Your cross, as we climb the mountain of holiness, carrying our cross that leads to heavenly glory.

May we receive You with great faith and love in Holy Communion, and allow You to act in us, as You desire, for Your greater glory.

O Jesus, most adorable heart and eternal fountain of Divine Love, may our prayer find favor before the Divine Majesty of Your Heavenly Father. Amen.

by Saint Padre Pio

Flower Prayers of St. Gertrude

Flower Prayers of St. Gertrude

To Jesus

Hail! Vivifying Gem of Divine Nobility! 
Hail, Most Loving Jesus, Unfading 
Flower of Human Dignity! 
Thou art my Sovereign and only Good.

Promise: After reciting this prayer, St. Gertrude was visited by Our Lord, who told her: "Whosover salutes Me, as you have done, in reparation for the blasphemies and outrages which are poured forth on me throughout the world, when he is tempted at the hour of his death and accused by the demon, will be consoled by me.

To Mary

HAIL, White Lily, of the ever-peaceful and glorious Trinity! 
Hail, Vermilion Rose, the delight of Heaven, of whom the King 
of Heaven was born and by whose milk He was nourished! 
Do thou feed our souls with the effusions of your divine influences.

Version taken from Herald of Divine Love

Hail O radiant Lily of the ever-peaceful Trinity! O resplendent rose of Heavenly Charm! Hail paradise of delights, O most beautiful habitation of God! 

Promise: During an apparition of the Blessed Mother, St. Gertrude noted that the Holy Trinity was depicted under the form of a white lily with three petals. The Blessed Mother made it known that she would exert her influence with the Holy Trinity on behalf of those who saluted her as the White Lily of the Trinity and the Vermilion Rose of Heaven. She then added: "I will appear at the hour of death to those who salute me thus, in such glory that they will anticipate the very joys of Heaven."

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Rosary of Our Lord

Rosary of Our Lord

This Rosary is composed of the Pater, said thirty-three times in remembrance of the thirty-three years He lived on earth, and of the Ave five times in honour of his five most holy wounds; of the two remaining beads one Ave is said before saying Pater noster thrice in conclusion.

Begin with an act of contrition: 
O MY GOD,  I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins because I dread the loss of Heaven and the pains of Hell; but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, Who art all-good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace, to confess my sins, to do penance, and to amend my life. Amen. 

FIRST DECADE: THE Archangel Gabriel makes known to Mary the Incarnation of the Divine Word in her pure womb.  Recite the Hail Mary Once in honor of the Wound of the Right Hand... 

Recite an Our Father after each Number (10 Our Fathers)...

1. The SON of GOD made man is born of Mary the Virgin in a stable. 
2. The Angels rejoice and sing Gloria in excelsis Deo. 
3. The shepherds hear the Angels tidings, and come and adore Him. 
4. He is circumcised the eighth day, and called by the most holy Name of JESUS.  
5. Is adored by the Magi with offerings of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. 
6. Is presented in the Temple, and foretold to be the SAVIOUR of the world. .
7. Flees from the persecution of Herod, and is carried into Egypt. 
8. Herod finds him not, and murders the Innocents. 
9. He is carried back by Joseph and his Mother into Nazareth, his home. 
10. Disputes in the Temple with the doctors, being twelve years old. 

Eternal Rest grant unto them and let perpetual light shine upon them.  May they rest in peace.

SECOND DECADE: JESUS is most obedient to the Blessed Virgin his Mother, and to St Joseph.  Recite the Hail Mary Once in Honor of the Wound of the Left Hand... 

Recite an Our Father after each Number (10 Our Fathers)...

1. When thirty years old, He is baptized by John in the Jordan.
2. Fasts forty days in the desert, and overcomes the tempter.  
3. Practises and preaches his own holy law, whereby is life eternal.  
4. Calls his disciples, who forthwith leave all and follow Him. 
5. Works his first miracle of changing water into wine.  
6. Heals the sick, the lame to walk, gives hearing to the deaf, sight to the blind, life to the dead. 
7. Converts sinful men and women, and pardons their sins.  
8. Persecuted by the Jews even unto death, He chastises them not, but sweetly chides them. 
9. Is transfigured on Mount Thabor, in the presence of Peter, James and John.  
10. Enters triumphant into Jerusalem sitting on an ass’s colt, and drives the profaners from the Temple.

Eternal Rest grant unto them and let perpetual light shine upon them.  May they rest in peace.

THIRD DECADE: JESUS takes leave of his most holy Mother before He goes to die for our salvation.  Recite the Hail Mary Once in Honor of the Wound of the Right Foot... 

 Recite an Our Father after each Number (10 Our Fathers)...

1. Celebrates the last Paschal Supper, washes the Apostles feet.  
2. Institutes the most holy Sacrament of the Eucharist. 
3. Prays in the garden, sweats blood, and is comforted by an angel. 
4. Betrayed by Judas with a kiss, taken and bound by the officers as a great malefactor. 
5. Is falsely accused, is buffeted and spit upon, and shamefully used before four tribunals. 
6. Looks tenderly on Peter after he had thrice denied Him, and converts him; whilst Judas despairs, hangs himself, and is lost. 
7. Is cruelly scourged at the pillar, and receives innumerable blows. 
8. Is crowned with thorns, shown to the people, who cry, Crucify Him ! Crucify Him! 
9. Condemned to die, carries heavy cross with grievous pain upon his shoulders to Calvary.
10. Is crucified between two thieves, dies after three hours most painful agony, is wounded in the side with a lance, and is buried. 

Eternal Rest grant unto them and let perpetual light shine upon them.  May they rest in peace.

JESUS rises the third day, and visits first of all Mary his most holy Mother.  

Recite the Hail Mary Once in Honor of the Wound of the Left Foot... 

Recite an Our Father after each Number (3 Our Fathers)...

1. Appears to the three Marys, and bids them tell the disciples they have seen Him risen. 
2. Appears to the disciples, shows them his most holy Wounds, makes Thomas touch them. 
3. The fortieth day after his resurrection, blesses most holy Mary his Mother and all his disciples; then ascends into heaven.  

Let us pray to the most holy Virgin to obtain for us also the blessing of her divine Son JESUS CHRIST, now and at the hour of our death. Ave Maria. Eternal Rest grant unto them and let perpetual light shine upon them.  May they rest in peace.

In Conclusion: 
Recite the Hail Mary Once in Honor of the Wound of the Sacred Side of our Lord and the Our Father three times to make up the thirty three years and then conclude with the Apostles Creed

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Prayer to Jesus of Nazareth

Prayer to Jesus of Nazareth

BEHOLD me at thy feet, O JESUS of Nazareth; behold the most miserable of creatures, who presents himself before Thee, humbled and penitent. Have mercy on me, O LORD, according- to thy great mercy. I sinned, and my sins were committed against Thee, O GOD of infinite bounty. O JESUS, hear my prayers, graciously hear, O loving FATHER, the requests I lay at thy feet: cast a favourable look on my soul, Thou who art the loving FATHER of men, the Supreme Judge, the King of Heaven and of earth, the true benefactor of the wretched. Come then to my assistance, O JESUS of Nazareth. Grant me the graces which I ask of Thee, kneeling at thy feet. My soul belongs to Thee, because Thou hast created and redeemed it with thy Precious Blood. May thy work not be in vain. Turn, O loving FATHER, thy regard upon me and bless me. O GOD of mercy, have pity on me; pardon me, who am thy son; deal not severely with me; give me tears of repentance; pardon me as Thou didst pardon the penitent thief; watch over me from the height of Heaven and bless me. Amen.  

End with the Apostles Creed

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Prayer to Jesus, Lover of Children

Prayer to Jesus, Lover of Children

O JESUS, friend of children, who from thy most tender years didst grow visibly in wisdom and in grace before GOD and men; who at the age of twelve wast seated in the Temple, in the midst of the doctors, listening to them attentively, humbly asking them questions, and exciting their admiration by the prudence and wisdom of thy discourse; who didst receive so willingly the children, blessing them and saying to thy disciples: Let them come to Me, for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven, inspire me as Thou didst inspire Blessed Peter Canisius, model and guide of the perfect Catechist, with a profound respect and a holy affection for childhood, a taste and a marked devotion for instructing them in Christian doctrine, a special aptitude in making them understand its mysteries and love its beauties. I ask this of Thee, through the intercession of the blessed Virgin Mary. Amen.

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Prayer to Our Lord

Prayer to Our Lord

O UNCREATED Word, exemplar and creator of all things, redeemer of men, who didst bestow on blessed Albert a powerful mind to contemplate all beings in their dependence one on another, from GOD and his infinite perfections to the constellations of Heaven, and the most minute of terrestrial creatures with all their wonderful qualities; grant that I too may understand, according to the humble proportion of my intellectual gifts, the bond which binds together the human sciences in their diversity, and the mutual assistance they can render one another in their common service of the one truth. Then shall I value them all, as well as those who cultivate the various branches of them, and I shall summon up in desire the blessed hour when all the learned shall agree to place their persevering labours, their acquired knowledge, and their many discoveries at the service of the Faith. I beg this favour of Thee, O LORD, for thy glory, for the honour of thy holy Church, and for the salvation of souls purchased by thy Precious Blood. Amen.

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Prayer for the Conversion of Sinners

Prayer for the Conversion of Sinners

O LORD JESUS, most merciful SAVIOUR of the world, we beg and beseech Thee, through thy most Sacred Heart, that all wandering sheep may now return to Thee, the Shepherd and Bishop of their souls.  Who livest and reignest with GOD the FATHER and the HOLY SPIRIT, GOD for ever and ever. Amen.

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Prayer for Grace to do the Will of God

Prayer for Grace to do the Will of God

GRANT me, most kind JESUS, thy grace, that it may abide with me, labour with me, and persevere with me to the end. Grant me ever to desire and to will that which is the more acceptable to Thee, and pleases Thee more dearly.

May thy will be mine, and my will ever follow thine, and be in closest accord with it. May it be my one care to will and to be unwilling with Thee, and may I be unable to will or not will anything but what Thou willest or willest not.

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taken from the Imitation of Christ, by Thomas Kempis
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Petitions of Saint Augustine

Petitions of Saint Augustine

LORD JESUS, may I know myself and know Thee.  And desire nothing save only Thee. May I hate myself and love Thee. May I do everything for the sake of Thee. May I humble myself and exalt Thee.  May I think of nothing except Thee. May I die to myself and live in Thee. May I receive whatever happens as from Thee. May I banish self and follow Thee. And ever desire to follow Thee.

May I fly from myself and fly to Thee, That I may deserve to be defended by Thee. May I fear for myself and fear Thee, And be among those who are chosen by Thee. May I distrust myself and trust in Thee. May I be willing to obey on account of Thee. May I cling to nothing but to Thee. May I be poor for the sake of Thee. Look upon me that I may love Thee. Call me that I may see Thee, And ever and ever enjoy Thee. Amen.

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Prayer for Light and Grace

Prayer for Light and Grace

INEFFABLE CREATOR, who, of the treasures of thy wisdom hast formed the nine choirs of Angels, and set them on high above the heavens in a wonderful order, and hast exquisitely fashioned and knit together all parts of the universe; do Thou, who art the true fountain and one principle of light and wisdom, deign to shed the brightness of thy light upon the darkness of my understanding, and thus to disperse the twofold darkness of sin and ignorance wherein I was born. O Thou, who makest eloquent the tongues of babes, instruct my tongue, and pour forth on my lips the grace of thy blessing. Grant me acuteness in understanding what I read, power to retain it, subtlety to discern its true meaning, and clearness and ease in expressing it. Do Thou order my beginnings, direct and further my progress, complete and bless my ending-; Thou who art true GOD and true Man, who livest and reignest world without end. Amen.

By Saint Thomas Aquinas
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Name of Jesus Prayer

Name of Jesus Prayer

O GOOD JESUS! O most tender JESUS! O most sweet JESUS! O JESUS, Son of Mary the Virgin, full of mercy and kindness! O sweet JESUS, according to thy great mercy, have pity on me! O most merciful JESUS, I entreat Thee by that Precious Blood of thine, which Thou didst will to pour forth for sinners, to wash away all my iniquities, and to look upon me, poor and unworthy as I am, asking humbly pardon of Thee, and invoking this holy Name of JESUS. O Name of JESUS, sweet Name! Name of JESUS, Name of joy!  Name of JESUS, Name of strength! Nay, what meaneth the Name of JESUS but SAVIOUR? Wherefore, O JESUS, by thine own holy Name, be to me JESUS, and save me. Suffer me not to be lost me, whom Thou didst create out of nothing. O good JESUS, let not my iniquity destroy what thy almighty goodness made.

O sweet JESUS, recognize what is thine own, and wipe away from me what is not of Thee! O most kind JESUS, have pity on me while it is the time of pity, and condemn me not when it is the time of judgment.

The dead shall not praise Thee, LORD JESUS, nor all those who go down into hell. O most loving JESUS! O JESUS, most longed for by thine own ! O most gentle JESUS ! JESUS, JESUS, JESUS, let me enter into the number of thine elect. O JESUS, salvation of those who believe in Thee; JESUS, consolation of those who fly to Thee. JESUS, Son of Mary the Virgin, pour into me grace, wisdom, charity, chastity, and humility, that I may be able perfectly to love Thee, to praise Thee, to enjoy Thee, to serve Thee, and make my boast in Thee, together with all those who invoke thy Name, which is JESUS. Amen

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Prayer to Jesus

Prayer to Jesus

O MOST compassionate JESUS! Thou alone art our salvation, our life, and our resurrection. We implore Thee, therefore, do not forsake us in our needs and afflictions, but by the agony of thy most Sacred Heart, and by the sorrows of thy immaculate Mother, succour thy servants whom Thou hast redeemed by thy most Precious Blood.

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The Chaplet of the Two Hearts

The Chaplet of the Two Hearts

The Chaplet of the Two Hearts consists of the Two Hearts Medal and 20 beads. There are 5 sets of 4 beads.  Each set of 4 beads represents 1 "Our Father" and 3 "Hail Marys".  During each of the 5 sets of beads, you are required to meditate on one of the following spiritual themes:

1. In Honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
2. In Honour of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
3. Meditating on the Passion of Our Lord.
4. Meditating on the Sorrows of Mary.
5. In Atonement to the Hearts of Jesus and Mary.

End with the prayer to the United Hearts of Jesus and Mary.

Prayer to the United Hearts of Jesus and Mary:
O United Hearts of Jesus and Mary, You are all grace, all mercy, all love.  Let my heart be joined to Yours, so that my every need is present in Your United Hearts.  Most especially, shed Your grace upon this particular need...  (State your need here.)

Help me to recognize and accept Your loving will in my life.  Holy and Sacred Wounds of the United Hearts of Jesus and Mary, answer my prayer.  Amen

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The Chaplet of Mercy and Forgiveness

The Chaplet of Mercy and Forgiveness

(Using Regulary Rosary Beads)

This chaplet was composed by Chorbishop Joseph Saidi of Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Father Saidi was the pastor of Our Lady of Mercy Maronite Catholic Church from 1947 until his retirement in August 1977.

Begin by blessing yourself and kissing the Crucifix. Looking at the crucifix, say:
Lord Jesus, we believe in You as You are the Son of Mary and the Son of the Living God, Creator and Redeemer.  You came from heaven to earth to save all mankind.  You are the Savior of the World.  

You taught us to pray: 
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.  For Thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, now and forever. Amen

On all of the "Our Father" beads, instead of the "Our Father," say:
"Merciful Jesus, our Redeemer, You said, "ask and you shall receive."  We humbly ask You to hear our prayer, forgive us our sins and grant us Your peace and salvation.  We praise You now and forever."  Amen

On all of the "Hail Mary" beads, instead of the "Hail Mary," say:
"Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us."

At the end of each decade say:
Most Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, intercede for us."

Conclude with:
Most blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, intercede for us, for the forgiveness of our sins, peace and eternal salvation from your loving Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, the only Son of the Living God, and we praise you, we bless His name now and forever."

Glory be to the Father...

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Prayer to Jesus our Redeemer

Prayer to Jesus our Redeemer

O JESUS, SON of the living GOD, my SAVIOUR and REDEEMER, behold us prostrate at thy feet. We beg pardon, and make this act of reparation for all the blasphemies uttered against thy holy Name, for all the outrages committed against Thee in the most holy Sacrament of the altar, for all irreverence shown to thy most blessed and immaculate Mother, and for all the calumnies spoken against thy spouse, our holy Mother, the Catholic Church. O JESUS, who didst say: whatever you shall ask the FATHER in my Name, that I will do, we pray and beseech Thee for our brethren who are living in danger of sin, that Thou wouldst preserve them from the seductions of apostasy. Save them who stand over the abyss; give them light and knowledge of the truth, power and strength in the conflict against evil, and perseverance in faith and active charity. And therefore, most merciful JESUS, do we pray to the FATHER in thy Name, with whom Thou livest and reignest, in the unity of the HOLY SPIRIT, world without end. Amen

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Prayer for Grace to do the Will of God

Prayer for Grace to do the Will of God

GRANT me, most kind JESUS, thy grace, that it may abide with me, labour with me, and persevere with me to the end. Grant me ever to desire and to will that which is the more acceptable to Thee, and pleases Thee more dearly.

May thy will be mine, and my will ever follow thine, and be in closest accord with it. May it be my one care to will and to be unwilling with Thee, and may I be unable to will or not will anything but what Thou willest or willest not.

From the Imitation of Christ
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