Sign of the Cross
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Morning Offering
O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer Thee my prayers,
works and sufferings of this day for all the intentions of Thy Sacred Heart, in
union with the holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world, in reparation
for my sins, for the intentions of all our associates, and in particular, for
the intention recommended this month by the Holy Father.
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.
Hail Mary
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
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
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, the third day He arose again from the dead; 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 life everlasting. Amen.
Angel of God
Angel of God, my Guardian dear, to whom His love entrusts me here, ever this day
be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen,
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.
Act of Faith
O my God, I firmly believe that Thou art one God in three Divine Persons,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. I believe that Thy Divine Son became man and died
for our sins, and that He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe
these and all the truths which the Holy Catholic Church teaches, because Thou
hast revealed them, Who canst neither deceive nor be deceived.
Act of Hope
O my God, relying on Thy infinite goodness and promises, I hope to obtain pardon
of my sins, the help of Thy grace, and life everlasting, through the merits of
Jesus Christ, my Lord and Redeemer.
Act of Love
O my God, I love Thee above all things, with my whole heart and soul, because
Thou art all good and worthy of all love. I love my neighbor as myself for the
love of Thee. I forgive all who have injured me, and I ask pardon of all whom I
have injured.
Act of Contrition
O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my
sins, because of Thy just punishments, 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 sin no more and to avoid the near occasions of
sin. Amen.
Morning Prayer
Sweet Jesus, lay Your Wounded Hand upon my head and bless me. Stretch forth that
same dear Hand and bless each one at home. Give me Your staff. Help me to go
around in Your fold just for today doing Your work in Your way. Push me back
when I would go wrong and make me go forward when I am afraid to do right. Be
with me in my dealings with each soul with whom I come in contact and grant that
each may know, love and serve You better for having passed me by.
I want to know, love and serve You above all things. And when life's little day
is ended and its task complete, give me a place at Your Feet to rest for all
eternity.
My dearest Lord, what do You send me today? Humiliations, contradictions,
physical sufferings, bad news which I do not expect; an aching heart, a failure?
Shall I see myself misjudged, wrongly suspected, despised? All that You wish, O
my God; I accept it all in advance, and if I weep through weakness, oh regard
it not; if I murmur, check me; if I am forgetful, punish me; if I am
discouraged, raise me up. But through it all, teach me to say, "Thy will be
done." Amen.
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His Eminence, Richard Cardinal Cushing
The Ten Commandments
I am the Lord thy God:
1. Thou shalt not have strange gods before Me.
2. Thou shalt not take the Name of the Lord thy God in vain.
3. Remember thou keep holy the Sabbath day.
4. Honor thy father and thy mother.
5. Thou shalt not kill.
6. Thou shalt not commit adultery.
7. Thou shalt not steal.
8. Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.
9. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's wife.
10. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's goods.
The Precepts of the Church
1. To assist at Mass on all Sundays and .holydays of obligation.
2. To fast and to abstain on the days appointed.
3. To confess our sins at least once a year.
4. To receive Holy Communion during Easter time.
5. To contribute to the support of the Church.
6. To observe the laws of the Church concerning marriage.
The Seven Sacraments
Sacraments of Christian Initiation
1. Baptism
2. Confirmation
3. Holy Eucharist
Sacraments of Healing
4. Penance
5. Anointing of the Sick
Sacraments at the Service of Communion
6. Holy Orders
7. Holy Matrimony
The
Angelus
V. The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary.
R. And she conceived of the Holy Spirit.
Hail Mary, full of grace,...etc.
V. Behold the handmaid of the Lord.
R. Be it done unto me according to thy word.
Hail Mary, full of grace,...etc.
V. And the Word was made Flesh.
R. And dwelt among us.
Hail Mary, full of grace,...etc.
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, 0 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.
Regina Coeli
During Eastertide, from Holy Saturday to the eve of Trinity Sunday, instead of
the Angelus the Regina Coeli is recited standing up.
V. Queen of Heaven, rejoice, Alleluia.
R. For He Whom thou didst deserve to bear, Alleluia.
V. Hath risen as He said, Alleluia.
R. Pray for us to God, Alleluia.
V. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary! Alleluia.
R. Because our Lord is truly risen, Alleluia.
Let us Pray
O God, Who by the Resurrection of Thy Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, hast
vouchsafed to make glad the whole world; grant, we beseech Thee, that through
the intercession of the Virgin Mary, His Mother, we may attain the joys of
eternal life. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
Blessing Before Meals
Bless us, O Lord, and these Thy gifts, which we are about to receive from Thy
bounty, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Grace After Meals
We give
Thee thanks for all Thy benefits, O Almighty God, Who lives and reigns forever;
and may the souls of the faithful departed, through the' mercy of God, rest in
peace. Amen.
I Adore Thee
I adore Thee, my God, and I love Thee with my whole heart. I thank Thee for
having created me, made me a Christian, and. for having kept me during this
day. Forgive me the evil I have done this day, and if I have done some good
accept it. Take care of me while I sleep and deliver me from danger. Thy grace
be always with me and with all my beloved ones. Amen.
Our Father..., Hail Mary..., Glory be....
Eternal Rest
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace. Amen.
For the Dying
O Saint Joseph, foster father of Jesus Christ and true Spouse of the Blessed
Virgin Mary, pray for us and for the dying of this night.
Examine your conscience diligently for sins you may have committed this day, by
thought, deed, or omission. Then, make an Act of Contrition.
Jesus, Mary and Joseph, I give You my heart and my soul.
Jesus., Mary and Joseph, assist me in my last agony.
Jesus, Mary and Joseph, may I breathe forth my soul in peace with You.
Recite three Hail Marys.
