Let us pray….

Thank You Father, for blessing my life! I am so grateful for Your constant love and support. Although I may not always remember to thank You, I am so grateful that You have filled my life with so much love. In times when things don’t go as planned, help me to remember Your plan – and to trust in Your goodness. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Lord Jesus, send your Spirit to help us to read the Scriptures with the same mind that you read them to the disciples on the way to Emmaus. In the light of the Word, written in the Bible, you helped them to discover the presence of God in the disturbing events of your sentence and death. Thus, the cross that seemed to be the end of all hope became for them the source of life and of resurrection.
Create in us silence so that we may listen to your voice in Creation and in the Scriptures, in events and in people, above all in the poor and suffering. May your word guide us so that we too, like the two disciples from Emmaus, may experience the force of your resurrection and witness to others that you are alive in our midst as source of fraternity, justice and peace. We ask this of you, Jesus, son of Mary, who revealed to us the Father and sent us your Spirit. Amen.

O God, who planted a garden in Eden, you have planted your Church beside the stream of living water flowing from the side of Christ crucified.  Pour out upon us the Spirit of wisdom, so that we may choose to die to self in order to live in Christ.  Thus make us grow through our Lenten observance so that we may bear abundant fruit at Easter, through the same Christ our Lord Amen.

Join me in this prayer for one another…….

Heavenly Father, we give you our heartfelt thanks and praise. We pray that you continue to bless and enrich our lives. Have mercy on us for our failings……May the Holy Spirit come down upon each and everyone of us, so that we may live this day according to Your will for us.  Help us loving Father in our daily struggles, and with the help of your Divine Grace we pray that we will be strengthened against all evil and temptations. We pray for our families, please keep them in your loving care.  We ask this through Jesus Christ Your Son who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God forever and ever Amen.

Most merciful Lord and Saviour, you wash away all our sins in the blood you shed upon the cross.  Grant us the grace to rejoice in the freedom you have bought for us and to turn and set others free by the power of the love you have shown us, who live and reign with God the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever.  Amen

READ Psalm 110

The LORD says to my lord: “Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies your footstool.”

Psalm 110:1

To the first-century Christian, every line in this psalm was fulfilled in Jesus, God’s Christ. As a result, no psalm was more frequently quoted. In the very history in which the world supposed that it saw the defeat of God,the Christian faith realized God’s majestic rule in resurrection.

PRAYER: High and lifted up, O Lord, you center my aspirations, preside over my growth and rule my will. You are Lord to me in majesty and mercy. All praise to your great name. Amen.

Peterson, Eugene H. (2010-09-27).

This little prayer can be said daily and I urge you to join me in saying it…

“O St. Joseph, foster father of Jesus Christ and true spouse of the Virgin Mary,
pray for us and for the suffering and dying of today.”

Another Beautiful prayer to St Joseph

“O Holy Joseph, help each and every one of us,
especially at the hour of death.
Watch over our souls and our bodies and protect our families.
You know, O beloved Saint, that every day we and our brethren pray to you and that we shall never cease to pray for all those who are suffering and dying.
Grant us our warm prayers and grant that all who come to their aid may prosper, pour out blessings on their concerns and their families!  Amen”

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O Lord, as we travel through this day of our life, our strength is in you; in our hearts are the roads to our eternal destination, the place where you dwell for ever with your people in joy and in peace.  Sustain us as we pass through the bitter valleys of suffering; shield us as dangers threaten; let us rejoice in the springs of living water which refresh us on our way. And always keep us faithful until journey’s end, through Christ our Lord. Amen

Lord,
Jesus bind us to you and to our neighbour with love. May our hearts not be turned away from you; May our souls not be deceived, nor our talents and minds enticed by the allurements of sin, so that we may never distance ourselves from your love. Thus may we love our neighbours as ourselves, with strength, wisdom and gentleness, with Your help. You who are blessed throughout all ages.
Amen.

ST Anthony

“Yet He, Being Compassionate” READ Psalm 78:32–55

Yet he, being compassionate, forgave their iniquity, and did not destroy them; often he restrained his anger, and did not stir up all his wrath.

Psalm 78:38

While some tally the sins of men and women and conclude that there is no hope for humanity, others notice that the grace of Christ is even more evident—establishing salvation, developing reconciliation, and building the Kingdom of God.

PRAYER: I will not be disheartened, O God, by those who tell me stories of human decadence and society’s disintegration; I have heard those stories before. Instead I will see every sin as a place where your forgiveness can operate and every rebellion as a focus for your redemption. You are more than a match for sin—mine and everyone’s. Amen.

Peterson, Eugene H. (2010). Praying with the Psalms

“A Cup with Foaming Wine” READ Psalm 75 For in the hand of the LORD there is a cup with foaming wine, well mixed; he will pour a draught from it, and all the wicked of the earth shall drain it down to the dregs.

Psalm 75:8 The cup of foaming wine, destined for the wicked and predicted for centuries by prophet and psalmist, is finally grasped firmly by Jesus and drained to the dregs. When the deserved wrath of God is drunk by the undeserving Son of God, the cup of wrath becomes a cup of salvation.

PRAYER: I will seek justice, O God, not in the acts of others and not in my own attempts at goodness, but in the deep exchanges of forgiveness and redemption that take place in Jesus Christ. Free me from self-promotion and self-justification to sing the praise of my Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Peterson, Eugene H. (2010).

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The Lord’s peace be with you all….

O God, sow your word once more in our hearts today; till patiently the soil of our souls; bring forth a rich harvest, so that all may find nourishment for body and spirit through the lives of your people.  We ask this through Christ our Lord.  Amen.

I praise you, merciful Father, that you have not led me in a way bound by grim duty and joyless servitude, but in one that, though it transverses “the valley of the shadow,” always leads to “the house of the Lord.” Amen.

PSALM 69:30-36

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But I am afflicted and in pain; let your saving help protect me, God,
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6 That I may praise God’s name in song and glorify it with thanksgiving.
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My song will please the LORD more than oxen, more than bullocks with horns and hooves:
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“See, you lowly ones, and be glad; you who seek God, take heart!
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For the LORD hears the poor, does not spurn those in bondage.
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Let the heavens and the earth sing praise, the seas and whatever moves in them!”
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God will rescue Zion, rebuild the cities of Judah. God’s servants shall dwell in the land and possess it;
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7) it shall be the heritage of their descendants; those who love God’s name shall dwell there.

Dear God, teach me to love my enemies and do good to those who hate me, to bless those who curse me and pray for those who abuse me, to be merciful even as you, Father, are merciful, after the example of Jesus Christ. Amen.

O God, you are over all in all, beyond all. Open our eyes to see the wonders that surround us; open our hearts to know the wonders of our brothers and sisters; open our lips to sing your praise. Restore all peoples in your image, we pray through Jesus our Lord and savior. Amen

This page has been created for those who are in need of spiritual help be it for Healing, Hope, searching for answers to difficult questions or just getting through the difficult times . May these collection of prayers help you in your hour of need.

More will be added as I find or write them…..

Prayer for Healing from Stress and Anxiety

Jesus, please help me deal with stress in my life. People are willing to help me, but I am confused and don’t know what to do. Help me to let go of what is unimportant. Provide me with moments of solitude to relax and refresh my body, mind, and soul. I get tired, anxious, and stressed. Jesus, rescue me. Help me to slow down and take one day at a time. I have become a lamb lost in the brambles of life. Hold me in Your loving arms. Restore me to peace and hope.

Amen

Prayer To St. Peregrine For Healing of The Sick

O grest St. Peregrine, you have been called “The Mighty” ” The Wonder-Worker,” because of the numerous miracles which you have obtained from God for those who have had recourse to you. For so many years you bore in your own flesh this cancerous disease that destroys the very fibre of our being, and had recourse to the source of all grace when the power of man could do no more. You were favored with the vision of Jesus coming down from his Cross to heal your affliction. Ask God and Our Lady the cure of the sick for whom we entrust to you. (Pause here and silently recall the names of the sick for whom you are praying.)
Aided in this way by your powerful intercession, we shall sing to God, now and for all eternity, a song of gratitude for his great goodness and mercy.

Amen.

Memorare

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided.

Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.

Amen.

Prayer To Cope With Worry

Jesus, You know I am a worrier. I don’t want to be. I believe God, our Father, will take care of me, but sometimes I question the strength of my faith. Many times, I give my worries to You, and then take them back. Hlep me to take control of those worries I can do something about and let go of the worries that are out of my hands. I fret about many thing, yet from experience, I know that You take care of my needs. No matter what happens, I can count on You to be by my side. Still at times I am weak, questioning my own abilities, and before I know it, again I am worrying. You are my hope, Jesus and I trust You. Heal me of this weakness, Jesus. Give me peace of mind. Help me direct my energy to action, not worry.

Amen.

Prayer For Those Grieving the Death Of A Loved One

Lord, Iam hurting. Everywhere I turn, I find memories of (name of loved one), who died of _______. I long to hear that voice again. I am lonely and at times find myself asking, how can I go on? Help me to find joy and meaning in my life again.
I know, Lord that (name) is with You in eternal life and that we will someday be reunited. But right now, I ask You to heal the hurt caused by his/her death. Jesus, come to me and dry my tears.
Take away my pain. Let my memories bring me sweetness and love, not sorrow and tears. Give me smiles and laughter. Help me to participate in life again.
I believe, Jesus, that You will bring me hope. Help me to see You in friends and family members who are reaching out to me. Help me hear Your voice in their words. Helo me to say “Yes” to You.

Amen.

Prayer For Deeper Faith

In this time of difficulty, increase my faith in You, my God. I believe in You and in all your promises. Yet it can be difficult at times to see Your way. Sometimes I drift away from You. But then Iam reminded of Your gifts to me, especially the gift of life. Strenghten my faith, God, so that I may recognize the fullness in all You give me. Help me choose You and to stand steadfast in my belief in You. In accepting Your love I can find true comfort.

Amen.

Prayer For A Loved One With Cancer

Jesus, come and lay Your healing hands upon (name), who is suffering with cancer. I ask also, Jesus, that You shower your compassion on all of us who love him/her. We share with (name) much anger,fear,frustration, and worry. This cancer that has invaded our lives has the power to damage, destroy, our relationships. Inspired by Your love, however we can use this situation to strenghten the bonds among us. Give us the strength to be compassionate and loving with one another. Enable us to walk together hand-in-hand with (name), supporting each other as we do battle with this disease and the suffering it brings not only to the one afflicted but to all who love him/her.

Amen.

Rosary Confraternity Prayer

Queen of the Most Holy Rosary and Mother of us all, we come to you for help in our sorrows, trials and necessities. Sin leaves us weak and helpless but Divine Grace heals and strengthens.
We ask for the grace to love Jesus as you loved Him, to believe as you believed, to hope as you hoped; we ask to share your purity of mind and heart. Give us true sorrow for sin and make us love people as you and Jesus loved them. Obtain for us the gifts of the Holy Spirit that we may be wise with your wisdom, understand with your understanding, know with your knowledge, prudent with your prudence, patient with your patience, courageous with your fortitude and desire justice ardently for everyone with the all consuming desire of the Sacred Heart of Jesus your Son.
Open our minds that as we pray the Rosary we will understand the teachings of the Gospel contained in its mysteries.
We pray especially for the members of the Rosary Confraternity whom we love. Help them wherever they may be; guide them, watch over them and make them strong in their trials and suffering. We are drawn together by a common bond of great charity for you and for each other; keep us faithful to your Son and to your Rosary till death.
Intercede for the souls in Purgatory, especially for the members of the Rosary Confraternity who have died. May they rest in peace. Finally we ask for grace of final perseverance for ourselves and for our loved ones that we may all be reunited in heaven forever.
Saint Dominic, you who received so much Grace and Strength from the Rosary, Pray for Us.
Imprimi Potest:Thomas P. Raftery O.P., Lect. S.Th., J.C.D.Provincial
Nihil Obstat:+ Paul E. Waldschmidt CSC, D.D., S.T.D.
Imprimatur:+ Cornelius M. Power, D.D., J.C.D.Archbishop of Portland

Would You Like To Join The Confraternity of The Most Holy Rosary?

The Rosary Confraternity is a spiritual association (of the Catholic Church), the members of which strive to pray the entire Rosary during the course of each week. They form a union of countless hundreds of thousands of the faithful throughout the world who, along with their own intentions, include the intentions and needs of all its members, while they in turn pray for them.
Since the Holy Father has recently added the five luminous mysteries, we encourage members of the Confraternity to include that extra weekly Rosary. However, we have as yet received no official statement regarding this matter. Those who recite only the fifteen traditional mysteries will continue to share in the benefits of the Confraternity until some official source declares the contrary.
As Pope Leo XIII said in his encyclical on the Confraternity, “whenever a person fulfills his obligation of reciting the Rosary according to the rule of the Confraternity, he includes in his intentions all its members, and they in turn render him the same service many times over.”
Each member includes deceased fellow members as well; and thus he knows that in turn he will be included in the prayers of hundreds of thousands both now and hereafter. This led the Cure of Ars to say: “If anyone has the happiness of being in the Confraternity of the Rosary, he has in all corners of the world brothers and sisters who pray for him.” The deceased cannot be enrolled in the Confraternity.
Read the obligations, benefits, indulgences, and Fifteen Promises of the Blessed Virgin to Christians who faithfully pray the Rosary. There is also a Rosary Confraternity Prayer.
Those who pray the Rosary regularly would do well to be enrolled in the Confraternity to gain extra spiritual benefits for each Rosary they pray.
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