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OUR DAILY PRAYERS
The Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed by 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 you; Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
The Glory Prayer
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. The Angelus
L: The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary:
R: And she conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
Hail Mary....
L: Behold the handmaid of the Lord:
R: Be it done to me according to your word.
Hail Mary....
L: And the Word became flesh:
R: And dwelt among us.
Hail Mary....
L: Pray for us, O Hly mother of God:
R: That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
L: Let us Pray:
Pour forth, we beseech you, O Lord,
your grace into our hearts, that we, to whom the incarnation of Christ, your Son, was made known by the message of an angel, may be brought to the glory of his resurrection. Through the same Christ our Lord:
R: Amen
Prayers to Mother Mary (The Mysteries of the Rosary)
The Joyful Mysteries:
(Said on Mondays and Saturdays, and on Sundays of Advent)
1. The Annunciation
2. The Visitation
3. The Nativity
4. The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple
5. The Finding of Jesus in the Temple
The Sorrowful Mysteries:
(Said onTuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays in Lent)
1. The Agony of Jesus in the Garden
2. The Scourging of Jesus at the Pillar
3. The Crowning of Jesus with thorns
4. The Carrying of the Cross by Jesus
5. The Crucifixion and death of Jesus
The Glorious Mysteries:
(Said on Wednesdays and Sundays)
1. The Resurrection of Jesus
2. The Ascension of Jesus
3. The Coming of the Holy Spirit
4. The Assumption of Mary
5. The Coronation of Mary
The Luminous Mysteries:
(Said on Thursdays)
1. Jesus Baptism
2. Transformation of water into wine at the wedding of Cana
3. The proclamation of the kingdom and call to conversion
4. The transfiguration of Jesus
5. The institution of the Eucharist
Hail, Holy Queen
Hail, holy Queen, mother of mercy, hail our life, our sweetness, and our hope. To you do we cry, the children of Eve; to you do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this land of exile. Turn then, most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy towards us; lead us home at last and show us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus: O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.
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 with this confidence, I fly to you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you do I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions but in your mercy hear and answer me. Amen.
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 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 the life everlasting. Amen.
Morning Prayer
God, I praise you for giving me this new day.
I praise you for giving me life today. I ask your blessing on all that I do and say. Amen.
Night Prayer
O God, thank you for all the good things I did today.
Bless all the people who helped me today. Thank you for giving me life. Forgive me for whatever I did wrong today. Protect me through the night. Amen.
Guardian Angel
Angel of God, my guardian dear,
Whom God’s love commits me here,
Ever this day (night) be at my side,
To light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.
Grace Before Meals
Bless us, O Lord, and these your gifts,
which we are about to receive from your bounty. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Grace After Meals
We give you thanks for all your gifts, almighty God,
living and reigning now and for ever. Amen.
The Great Commandment
“You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind....You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”
Matthew 22: 37,39.
The Ten Commandments
1. I am the Lord your God: you shall not have strange gods before me.
2. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.
3. Remember to keep holy the Lord’s Day.
4. Honor your father and your mother.
5. You shall not kill.
6. You shall not commit adultery.
7. You shall not steal.
8. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
9. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife.
10. You shall not covet your neighbor’s goods.
The Seven Sacraments
Sacraments of Initiation
1. Baptism
2. Confirmation
3. Eucharist
Sacraments of Healing
4. Reconciliation
5. Annointing of the Sick
Sacraments of Service
6. Holy Orders
7. Matrimony
Act of Contrition
My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against you whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us.
In his name, my God, have mercy.
The “I Confess”
I confess to Almighty God,
and to you my brothers and sisters, that I have sinned through my own fault, in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and in what I have failed to do, and I ask Blessed Mary, ever Virgin, all the angels and saints, and to you my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God.
The Beatitudes
1. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
2. Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted.
3. Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.
4. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
5. Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God.
6. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
7. Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
8. Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven.
Precepts of the Church
1. To participate in Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation.
2. To confess our sins at least once a year and receive Holy Communion at least during the Easter season ( between first Sunday of Lent and Trinity Sunday).
3. To fast and abstain on prescribed days.
4. To observe marriage laws of the church: to give religious training to one’s children.
5. To contribute to the support of our church in it’s work.
Corporal Works of Mercy
1. Feed the hungry.
2. Give drink to the thirsty.
3. Clothe the naked.
4. Shelter the homeless.
5. Visit the sick.
6. Visit the imprisoned.
7. Bury the dead.
Spiritual Works of Mercy
1. Forgive people who hurt us.
2. Be patient with others.
3. Pray for people who are living and for those who have died.
4. Comfort people who are sad and are suffering.
5. Help people understand and learn.
6. Help people who sin, understand and live God’s law.
7. Give good advice to those who are not sure what to do.
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