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Preface.
Preface.
The Church, desirous of filling our minds with pious thoughts from the beginning to the end of the year, has encouraged, and in some cases designated, certain devotions to be practised, and sets aside a whole month in which the prevailing thought ought to be centred on a certain devotion. Not that the Church has by any decree appointed a special devotion for any particular time, except in the cases of Advent and Lent; but the universal piety of the people has adopted them; and each month has its
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Considerations and Prayers for Every Day.
Considerations and Prayers for Every Day.
Jesus underwent the circumcision as an act of redemption. He was carried forth by His holy Mother to begin the way of the cross, and from that moment until the day of His death He suffered physical pain. You may here form many thoughts on this period in the life of this holy Child, which will console you in your sufferings. Be not cast down in your struggle after a livelihood, be not impatient in poverty and suffering, for by these Jesus has redeemed the world. These crosses will one day bring y
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Mass in Commemoration of the Holy Infancy of Jesus Christ.
Mass in Commemoration of the Holy Infancy of Jesus Christ.
Offertory. As I kneel in spirit at the crib of Bethlehem, and see the divine Infant offering Himself to the heavenly Father for my sins, so I bring, as an offering with the priest, my poor heart which thirsts for Thee. Oh, that I could offer Thee as gifts many virtuous acts! but bowed down in the dust of my own nothingness, I cannot offer anything more than an empty, sorrowful heart. Look upon it with mercy, and send upon it the dew of Thy grace and love, which will quickly bear fruit of humilit
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Litany of the Holy Name of Jesus.
Litany of the Holy Name of Jesus.
Let Us Pray. O Lord Jesus Christ, Who hast said, “ Ask, and it shall be given you: seek, and you shall find: knock, and it shall be opened to you, ” grant, we beseech Thee, to us who ask the gift of Thy divine love, that we may love Thee with our whole heart, in word and work, and never cease from showing forth Thy praise. Grant, O Lord, that we may have a perpetual fear and love of Thy holy name, for Thou never failest to direct and govern those whom Thou hast instructed in Thy true and solid l
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Litany of the Infant Jesus.
Litany of the Infant Jesus.
Let Us Pray. O Lord Jesus Christ, Who didst vouchsafe so to annihilate the greatness of Thy incarnate divinity and most sacred humanity, as to be born in time, and become a little child; grant that we may acknowledge infinite wisdom in the silence of a child, power in weakness, majesty in abasement: so that adoring Thy humiliations on earth, we may contemplate Thy glories in heaven. Who with the Father and the Holy Ghost, livest and reignest, God, forever and ever. Amen. (For every day of this m
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The Mysteries of the Sacred Infancy.
The Mysteries of the Sacred Infancy.
R. As it was in, etc. Our Father, etc. 1. The Incarnation. O most sweet Infant Jesus! Who for our salvation didst descend from the bosom of the eternal Father, into the womb of the Virgin Mary, where, conceived by the Holy Ghost, Thou didst take upon Thee, O Incarnate Word, the form of a servant, have mercy upon us. V. Have mercy upon us, O Lord. R. Have mercy upon us. Hail Mary, etc. 2. The Visitation. O most sweet Infant Jesus! Who by means of Thy Virgin Mother didst visit St. Elizabeth, and f
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Communion Prayers in Honor of the Infant Jesus.
Communion Prayers in Honor of the Infant Jesus.
And thou, my guardian angel, as well as arch-*angels and angels, cherubim and seraphim, accompany me to the holy table of the Lord; cover me with thy wings, for I am not worthy to receive this heavenly food. 2. O my God, my Lord, is it possible that Thou lovest me, a miserable human being, so tenderly, that now Thou dost feed my soul with Thy precious blood, with the bread of angels? By this sacred food Thou dost so firmly unite me to Thee as to make us one; Thy soul unites itself with my soul,
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Considerations and Prayers for Every Day.
Considerations and Prayers for Every Day.
We are to consecrate ourselves to God under the union of a family. That is the pretence with which we come before God, to claim His kindness and mercy because we belong to a family. We are not isolated creatures, looking for our selfish ends, but we are a union of individuals constituted under a certain authority, which gives us a claim to the respect of God and man; for God has said, “Where there are two or three gathered together in My name, there am I in the midst of them.” —Matt. xviii. 20.
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Litany of the Holy Family.
Litany of the Holy Family.
Let Us Pray. O God of goodness and mercy, Who hast vouchsafed to call us to this pious association of the Holy Family, grant us the grace always to honor and imitate Jesus, Mary, and Joseph; that having pleased them on earth we may enjoy their company forever in heaven. Through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen. Remember, O most loving Virgin Mary! that no one ever had recourse to thy protection, implored thy aid, or sought thy mediation without obtaining relief. Confiding, therefore, in thy goodness
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Memorare To Mary.
Memorare To Mary.
Humbly prostrate before Thee, O my God! and before the Holy Family, Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, I return my grateful thanks for the inestimable benefit bestowed upon me, of being born and educated in the Catholic Church, of which I was made a child by Baptism. I thus received a right to the graces which Jesus Christ dispenses through the sacraments, the happiness of being admitted into the number of the children of the true faith, and the hope of one day entering paradise. I come to renew and ratif
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Form Of Renewing The Baptismal Vows.
Form Of Renewing The Baptismal Vows.
O Jesus, Mary, Joseph, I, N. N., in sight of the whole celestial court, choose you this day for my patrons and protectors. I offer, and solemnly consecrate to you in this association, my body and soul, all I have and all I am. I promise to live as a good Christian, that I may die the death of the predestined. What happiness for me to pass one day from the arms of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph on earth, to the arms of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost in heaven, for all eternity. This is my hope. Amen...
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Act Of Consecration.
Act Of Consecration.
We can easily imagine that the foster-father of the Infant Jesus must have been a great man in the eyes of God. His duties were very important; they called for such a self-sacrificing character. We wish to imitate his virtues this month; we wish to praise almighty God for all the distinctions which He has showered upon St. Joseph; we want to belong to St. Joseph, to be associated with him in heaven, and even now while we are still on earth, for prayer associates us here with those whom we addres
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Considerations and Prayers for Every Day.
Considerations and Prayers for Every Day.
The devotion to St. Joseph, when well understood and faithfully practised, is undoubtedly a great means of increasing piety. We know well that we honor the saints most by imitating their virtues, therefore we will endeavor to acquire these virtues which most distinguished our saint, and the chief virtue of St. Joseph was piety. We will learn to love Jesus tenderly; to do all our actions with the intention of pleasing Him, to remain faithful to the teachings of the Church; all this is piety. The
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Efficacious Prayers.
Efficacious Prayers.
O blessed Joseph, faithful guardian of my Redeemer, Jesus Christ, protector of thy chaste spouse, the Virgin Mother of God, I choose thee this day to be my special patron and advocate, and I firmly resolve to honor thee from this time forth. Therefore I humbly beseech thee to receive me as thy client, to instruct me in every doubt, to comfort me in every affliction, to obtain for me and for all the knowledge and love of the Heart of Jesus, and finally to defend and protect me at the hour of deat
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Considerations and Prayers for Every Day.
Considerations and Prayers for Every Day.
It is not hard to understand why the Lord desires us to think of His Passion. St. Francis Xavier is said to have gone over the Passion once every month; but we know, too, with what love he was attached to the Lord, with what wonderful patience and perseverance he continued to labor. It was the effect of the meditation on the Passion. We, too, should grow in the love of Our Lord. But how will we grow, unless by contemplating all that Jesus has done for us in His Passion, until He died on the cros
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A Method of Hearing Mass by Way of Meditation.
A Method of Hearing Mass by Way of Meditation.
“For Thou hast prepared a table before me, against them that afflict me.” —Ps. xxii. 5. “I will sacrifice to Thee the sacrifice of praise, and I will call upon the name of the Lord.” —Ps. cxv. 17. When The Priest Is Descending From The Altar Before Commencing The Mass, consider Christ after the Last Supper going from Mount Sion, where the Supper had been held, to the Garden of Gethsemani. “ And His disciples also followed Him. ” —Luke xxii. 39. And wilt thou forsake thy God in the time of tempta
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Litany of the Passion of Our Lord.
Litany of the Passion of Our Lord.
V. O Lord, hear our prayer. R. And let our cry come unto Thee. Let Us Pray. O Lord Jesus! Who didst shed Thy precious blood for the remission of our sins, grant, we most humbly beseech Thee, that in the day of judgment we may merit to hear from Thy adorable mouth these consoling words: “Come, ye blessed of My Father, possess the kingdom prepared for you.” Amen. O spotless Lamb! O innocent Victim, Who, by Thy death and blood, hast effaced the sins of mankind, blot out my iniquities, and do not pe
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Prayers to the Five Wounds of Our Lord.
Prayers to the Five Wounds of Our Lord.
To The Wound Of The Left Hand. O my divine Saviour! I humbly adore the sacred wound of Thy left hand, and I feelingly compassionate the intense pain it caused Thee. I thank Thee for having thereby, with so much love, delivered me from the eternal punishments which my sins deserve. I offer to the eternal Father the love and sufferings of Thy holy humanity. I beseech Him to grant me the grace to profit by the remainder of my life, that I may bring forth fruits worthy of penance, and thus disarm th
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Considerations and Prayers for Every Day.
Considerations and Prayers for Every Day.
The whole earth was filled with gladness at the birth of Mary, because of her was to be born Jesus Christ, Our Saviour and Redeemer, Who was to deliver us from the slavery of the devil. How heaven must have rejoiced at the birth of such a mother! A nation's joy at the birth of an heir to [pg 186] the throne may give you some faint idea of the joy the angels experienced at Mary's nativity. This is a day of jubilation for the entire world, for the just and the sinner, for time and eternity. Hell a
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Mass in Union with Mary Immaculate.
Mass in Union with Mary Immaculate.
Behold me, O my God, at Thy feet; dispose of me as Thou pleasest. I devote myself entirely to Thee, and since my sins alone can render me displeasing to Thee, therefore I cry aloud to Thee for mercy and pardon. Amen. Kyrie. Lord be merciful to me a sinner! O Father of infinite mercy, have pity on Thy child! O Mary, powerful advocate, help of sinners, aid us by thy supplicating voice, and the just One by excellence will descend as a long-expected rain! O Fountain of love, grant this mercy to me a
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Litany of the Blessed Virgin.
Litany of the Blessed Virgin.
Anthem. We fly to thy patronage, O holy Mother of God! Despise not our petitions in our necessities, but deliver us from all dangers, O ever glorious and Blessed Virgin. 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, O 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
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Considerations and prayers for Every Day.
Considerations and prayers for Every Day.
Heart of Jesus, Thou art my Father! All I have is from Thee; at every step I meet with proofs of Thy infinite love. Even when I strayed away from Thee, Thou didst entreat me to return, assuring me of pardon and love. If I shed tears of sorrow, Thy love wiped them away, and Thy sweet voice gave courage to my sinking soul. O my sweet Jesus, be forever a Father to me! What an amount of gratitude do I not owe to my Lord, when after so much love and care, He reappears among us in the Sacrament of the
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Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
V. Jesus, meek and humble of Heart. R. Make my heart like unto Thine. Let Us Pray. O Lord, almighty Father, eternal God, cast Thine eyes upon Thy beloved Son; accept, we beseech Thee, the satisfaction He offers Thee; be appeased by His divine homage, and mercifully protect us, through the same Christ, Thy Son, Who, being God, livest and reignest with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Introibo. O divine Jesus, Thou art the Victim laden with all the iniquities of the world: Thou didst [pg
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Mass in Union with the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Mass in Union with the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Glory be to God, Whose justice is satisfied by the perpetual sacrifice of so noble a Victim. Peace and happiness on earth to men of good-will, who behold a God annihilating Himself daily to save them, and to feed them with His own substance. I praise Thee, I bless Thee, I adore Thee, O Lord, and I stand amazed at the sight of the wonders of Thy love. Shall I suffer them to be of no avail to me through the evil dispositions of my heart? Shall I reject that peace which Thou offerest me? Shall I no
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Considerations and Prayers for Every Day.
Considerations and Prayers for Every Day.
We come to understand the value of our soul from the price which was paid for its ransom. When you wish to purchase a precious gem, you judge of its value from its cost. We must judge of the value of our souls, then, by the same standard. It cost the precious blood of Jesus Christ to purchase our souls. Christ would have given it for the possession of only one soul; for even one soul is the likeness of God. The price that is asked for its possession is nothing less than the life and blood of a G
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Mass in Honor of the Precious Blood.
Mass in Honor of the Precious Blood.
Kyrie. When the priest goes up to the altar and kisses it, remember the infamous kiss of Judas, think of your own infidelities, and cry out nine times with the priest: Lord, have mercy on us, Christ, have mercy on us. With your whole heart and soul join the choirs of angels in singing a hymn of praise to the Almighty, for all the mercies He has shown us by the sufferings and death of His divine Son. Offer up these sufferings for the benefit of the Church, for peace and harmony among nations, tha
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Three Offerings of the Precious Blood.
Three Offerings of the Precious Blood.
3. Holy and eternal Spirit, in union with the most holy and immaculate Virgin, and in her name, and in union with, and in the name of all the blessed in heaven, and of all the elect upon earth, I offer Thee the most precious blood of Jesus, in thanksgiving for the gifts and privileges with which Thou hast enriched Mary, as Thy most faithful spouse, particularly in her immaculate conception. I offer Thee also this precious blood for the conversion of poor sinners, for the propagation and exaltati
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Seven Offerings of the Precious Blood of Jesus.
Seven Offerings of the Precious Blood of Jesus.
2. Eternal Father, I offer Thee the merits of the most precious blood of Jesus, Thy beloved Son and my divine Redeemer, for the peace and concord of [pg 321] kings and Catholic princes, for the humiliation of the enemies of the holy faith, and for the happiness of all Christian people. Glory be to the Father, etc. Blessed and praised, etc. 3. Eternal Father, I offer Thee the merits of the most precious blood of Jesus, Thy beloved Son and my divine Redeemer, for the repentance of unbelievers, the
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Daily Offering.
Daily Offering.
On the day of registration to those who, having confessed and communicated, shall pray according to the intention of the Supreme Pontiff. At the hour of death, after confession and communion; or if this be impossible, to such as being contrite, shall invoke with the lips, or if unable, with the heart, the most sweet name of Jesus. Daily for those, who, with confession and communion, shall make an hour's vocal or mental prayer, or partly one and partly the other, in memory of the Passion of Our L
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Plenary Indulgences For Members of the Confraternity of the Most Precious Blood.
Plenary Indulgences For Members of the Confraternity of the Most Precious Blood.
On the feasts of St. Joseph, St. John Baptist, All Saints, St. Francis Xavier, and of St. Nicholas of Bari. Once a month on any day they may choose. For such as shall recite the Chaplet of the Precious Blood once in the day, seven years and as many quarantines; and if they recite it daily for a month, a plenary indulgence, having confessed and communicated, on the last day of the month, or any day in the following month. (Pius VII., Oct. 18, 1815.) The same indulgence can be gained by the recita
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Chaplet of the Precious Blood.
Chaplet of the Precious Blood.
The Chaplet. V. Incline unto my aid, O God. R. O Lord, make haste to help me. V. Glory be to the Father, etc. R. As it was, etc. First Mystery. The first time our loving Saviour shed His precious blood for us was on the eighth day after His birth, when He was circumcised in order to accomplish the Law of Moses. While, then, we reflect that Jesus did this to satisfy the justice of God for our dissolute lives, let us excite ourselves to true sorrow for them, and promise, with the help of His all-p
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Considerations and Prayers for Every Day.
Considerations and Prayers for Every Day.
Let Us Pray. O God, Who didst instruct the hearts of the faithful by the light of Thy Holy Spirit, grant us in the same Holy Spirit to relish what is right, and ever to rejoice in His consolation, through Christ Our Lord. Amen. St. Edward was one day waiting, in a school at Paris, for the arrival of his scholars. He was about to expound to them the mystery of the Holy Trinity. Being tired he fell into a slumber, in which he had a dream. He saw a dove descending towards him; it bore on its back t
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Litany of the Holy Ghost.
Litany of the Holy Ghost.
V. Create a clean heart in us, O God. R. And renew a right spirit within us. Let Us Pray. Grant, O merciful Father, that Thy divine Spirit may enlighten, inflame, and cleanse our hearts; that He may penetrate us with His heavenly dew, and make us fruitful in good works. Through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen....
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Hymns to the Holy Ghost.
Hymns to the Holy Ghost.
On my knees, before the great cloud of witnesses, I offer myself, soul and body, to Thee, eternal Spirit of God. I adore the brightness of Thy purity; the unerring keenness of Thy justice; and the might of Thy love. Thou art the strength and the light of my soul. In Thee I live and move and am. I desire never to grieve Thee by unfaithfulness to grace; and I pray with all my heart to be kept from the smallest sin against Thee. Make me faithful in every thought: and grant that I may always listen
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Act Of Oblation To The Holy Ghost.
Act Of Oblation To The Holy Ghost.
At Matins. V. The grace of the Holy Ghost illuminate our senses and hearts. R. Amen. V. O Lord, open Thou my lips. R. And my mouth shall declare Thy praise. V. Incline unto my aid, O God. R. O Lord, make haste to help me. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Hymn. Ant. Come, Holy Ghost, replenish the hearts of Thy faithful, and kindle in them the fire of Thy love. V. Send forth Thy Spirit, a
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The Office of the Holy Ghost.
The Office of the Holy Ghost.
R. And my mouth shall declare Thy praise. V. Incline unto my aid, O God. R. O Lord, make haste to help me. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Hymn. Ant. Come, Holy Ghost, replenish the hearts of Thy faithful, and kindle in them the fire of Thy love. V. Send forth Thy Spirit, and they shall be created. R. And Thou shalt renew the face of the earth. Prayer. We beseech Thee, O Lord, that the
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Novena to the Holy Ghost.
Novena to the Holy Ghost.
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Thy faithful, and kindle in them the fire of Thy love. V. Send forth Thy spirit, and they shall be created. R. And Thou shalt renew the face of the earth. Burn, O Lord, with the fire of Thy Holy Spirit our reins and our hearts, that we may serve Thee with chaste bodies, and please Thee with clean hearts; through Our Lord Jesus Christ. In the unity of the same. Amen. May the blessing of almighty God, the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, descend upon us now, and a
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Considerations and Prayers for Every Day.
Considerations and Prayers for Every Day.
Mary's sole enjoyment in this world was the presence of her divine Son. One never reads of her enjoying what the world calls recreation. The life of Mary was full of deep love and holy virtue, and when trials came she patiently and sweetly endured them for the love of God. It was meet, she knew, that she should suffer, for her intimate connection with the Son of God made suffering necessary. The first sword of sorrow which pierced her heart were the words of Simeon in the Temple. When the days o
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Exercise in Honor of the Sorrowful Heart of Mary.
Exercise in Honor of the Sorrowful Heart of Mary.
Hail Mary. 2. O most sorrowful Mary, I compassionate those afflictions which thy most sensitive heart endured during the flight into Egypt and the dwelling there. O beloved Mother, by thy deeply troubled heart obtain for me the virtue of liberality, especially towards the poor, and the true gift of piety. 3. O most sorrowful Mary, I compassionate that intense distress which thy anxious heart experienced in the loss of thy dearest Jesus. O beloved Mother, by that deeply troubled heart obtain for
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Rosary or Chaplet of the Seven Dolors.
Rosary or Chaplet of the Seven Dolors.
Sixth Dolor: Her receiving on her lap the sacred body of Jesus. One Our Father and seven Hail Marys. Seventh Dolor: Her witnessing the burial of the sacred body of Her Son. One Our Father and seven Hail Marys. In honor of the tears shed by Our Lady in these dolors, three Hail Marys. V. Pray for us, O most sorrowful Virgin. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let Us Pray. Grant, we beseech Thee, O Lord Jesus Christ, that the Blessed Virgin, Thy Mother, may intercede for us wi
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Considerations and Prayers for Every Day.
Considerations and Prayers for Every Day.
God, says the great preacher Bossuet, wished to create spirits like Himself, pure and immaterial, [pg 406] living by intelligence and love. Spirits that would know and love Him as He knows Himself and loves Himself, and who would be happy in simply knowing and loving this first great Being. For that very reason they bear on their natures a divine character, after God's image and likeness. O God, who can doubt that Thou could create spirits without a body? or is there need of a body that one migh
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Litany of the Holy Guardian Angel.
Litany of the Holy Guardian Angel.
V. Pray for us, O holy guardian angel, R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let Us Pray. Almighty, everlasting God, Who in the counsel of Thy ineffable goodness hast appointed to all the faithful from their mother's womb, a special guardian angel of their body and soul; grant that I may love and honor him whom Thou hast so mercifully given me, that protected by the bounty of Thy grace, and by his assistance, I may merit to behold, with him and all the angelic host, the glory
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Special Prayers.
Special Prayers.
Angel of God! prince of heaven, watchful guardian, faithful guide, charitable pastor, I rejoice that God has created thee with so many perfections; that He has sanctified thee by His grace, and crowned thee with glory, after having persevered in His service. May God be praised forever for all He has done for thee! Be thou blessed for all the good thou hast procured me and my companions. I abandon to thee my body, soul, memory, understanding, will, inclination, and senses. Govern all, dispose of
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Considerations and Prayers for Every Day.
Considerations and Prayers for Every Day.
The earth is only a vast cemetery. Our ancestors are mixed up with its clay, whether they lie beneath the surface or have had their ashes scattered [pg 439] to the four winds. How soon were they forgotten! Of all the generations which have gone before us how few individuals are known! Of some history tells the noble deeds, of others the dark ones. The really wise and great men of every age are the virtuous, now the friends of God. Their names come down to us in benediction. History may record th
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Mass for the Souls in Purgatory.
Mass for the Souls in Purgatory.
Kyrie. O Jesus, show that Thou art the God of mercy, and take pity on the suffering souls who sigh and weep for the day of their deliverance. Oh, admit them without delay into Thy bosom! Collect. O God, the Creator and Redeemer of all the faithful, give to the souls of Thy servants departed the remission of all their sins; that through pious supplications they may obtain that pardon which they have always desired. Amen. Epistle. “And we will not have you ignorant, brethren, concerning them that
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The Litany of the Saints.
The Litany of the Saints.
Our Father ( secretly ). V. And lead us not into temptation, R. But deliver us from evil. Psalm LXIX. Deus in Adjutorium. O God, come to my assistance: O Lord, make haste to help me. Let them be confounded and ashamed that seek after my soul. Let them be turned backward, and blush for shame that desire evils unto me. Let them be straightway turned backward, blushing for shame, that say to me: 'Tis well, 'tis well. Let all that seek Thee be joyful and glad in Thee: and let such as love Thy salvat
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The Seven Penitential Psalms.
The Seven Penitential Psalms.
Turn to me, O Lord, and deliver my soul: Oh, save me for Thy mercy's sake. For there is no one in death that is mindful of Thee: and who shall confess to Thee in hell? I have labored in my groanings, every night I will wash my bed: I will water my couch with my tears. My eye is troubled through indignation: I have grown old amongst all my enemies. Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity: for the Lord hath heard the voice of my weeping. The Lord hath heard my supplication: the Lord hath receiv
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Efficacious Prayers for the Souls in Purgatory.
Efficacious Prayers for the Souls in Purgatory.
Our Father, Hail Mary, and Eternal rest, etc. 2. O most sweet Jesus, through the torments which Thou didst suffer in Thy most cruel scourging, have pity upon those dear souls, and particularly upon the one which was the most devout to Thy most amiable Heart. O turn to Jesus, etc. 3. O most sweet Jesus, through the pangs which Thou didst suffer in Thy most painful crowning with thorns, have pity upon those dear souls, and particularly upon the one which was most devout to the immaculate heart of
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Prayers for Each Day for the Souls in Purgatory.
Prayers for Each Day for the Souls in Purgatory.
O God, the Creator and Redeemer of all the faithful, grant to the souls of Thy servants departed the remission of all their sins, that through pious supplications they may obtain that pardon which they have always desired; Who livest and reignest with God the Father in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end. Amen. V. Eternal rest give to them, O Lord. R. And let perpetual light shine upon them. V. May they rest in peace. R. Amen. Monday. O Lord God almighty, I pray Thee, through the
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An Invocation of the Most Holy Trinity for the Souls in Purgatory.
An Invocation of the Most Holy Trinity for the Souls in Purgatory.
Prayer that may be used by Surviving Friends. Grant, O Lord, we beseech Thee, that while we lament the departure of Thy servant, we may always remember that we are most certainly to follow him [her]. Give us grace to prepare for that last hour by a good and holy life, that we may not be taken unprepared by sudden death, but may be ever on the watch, that, when Thou shalt call, we may go forth to meet the Bridegroom, and enter with Him into glory everlasting. Through the same Jesus Christ Our Lor
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Litany of the Faithful Departed.
Litany of the Faithful Departed.
Our Father, etc. V. From the gate of hell. R. O Lord, preserve their souls. Let Us Pray. O God, the Creator and Redeemer of all the faithful, give to the souls of Thy servants departed the remission of all their sins, to the end that they may obtain, by the humble supplications of Thy Church, that pardon which they have always desired of Thy mercy. Thou Who, being God, livest and reignest forever and ever. Amen. V. Give them, O Lord, eternal rest. R. And let perpetual light shine upon them. V. M
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Psalm CXXIX.
Psalm CXXIX.
From the morning watch even until night: let Israel hope in the Lord. For with the Lord there is mercy: and with Him plentiful redemption. And He shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities. V. Eternal rest give unto them, O Lord. R. And let perpetual light shine upon them. V. May they rest in peace. R. Amen. An indulgence of fifty days can be gained thrice in the same day by all the faithful who shall devoutly recite the De Profundis , with the versicles and responses. Plenary indulgence once a
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Considerations and Prayers for Every Day.
Considerations and Prayers for Every Day.
Of all the miracles in the world, never was there one to be compared to that of the coming of the Son of God on earth, in the humble form of a child. It was a miracle so entirely above our reasoning, that unless we knew it by faith established by revelation, we would say it was impossible and believe it as little as many of the unbelieving Jews did. That the infinite God should take the form of a poor creature: that God should so unite Himself to that creature of His, as to assume its lowliness,
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Special Devotions to Mary, the Mother of Jesus, during the Time of Advent.
Special Devotions to Mary, the Mother of Jesus, during the Time of Advent.
After each Hail Mary say: “Blessed be the hour, O Mary, in which thou becamest the Mother of Jesus, the Son of God.” Then consider the great mystery of the incarnation of the Son of God, the greatest miracle of God's mercy, also the great dignity of Mary in the Christian world and in heaven, because she became the Mother of God and yet remained a Virgin. The Second Ten Hail Marys. “Blessed be the hour, O Mary, in which thou didst give birth to Jesus, the Son of God.” Then consider the humility o
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Mass for Advent.
Mass for Advent.
Glory to God in the highest! Glory, praise, and adoration to the Most High, the one true God, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be for all eternity. Lord God, upon Thee I place all my trust. Save me from every danger, and keep me from every evil. The eyes of all are upon Thee, O Lord, and Thou givest them food; Thou fillest all that there is with Thy benediction. I praise thee, also, O Mary, Mother of God, and thank thee for all that I owe thee. Who is it Whom we adore in the Bl
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To Be Said Throughout Advent.
To Be Said Throughout Advent.
O God, Who wast pleased that Thy Word should take flesh in the womb of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and didst make it known unto her by the message of an angel; grant that we, Thy suppliants, who truly believe her to be the Mother of God, may through her intercession find help with Thee. Through the same Christ Our Lord. Amen. ( For Private Devotion Only. ) Glory be to the Father, etc. Let Us Pray. O eternal God, Father almighty, Who in compassion to lost man didst send Thine only Son to become His
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Litany for Christmas.
Litany for Christmas.
Glory be to the Father, etc. Let Us Pray. O eternal God, Father almighty, Who in compassion to lost man didst send Thine only Son to become His Redeemer from that unhappy state; grant, we beseech Thee, that we, who are here assembled to acknowledge the mercy of this time, may find the benefit of it in our souls, in the pardon of all our sins. Through the same Lord Jesus Christ, etc. Let us praise and bless the most Holy Trinity, for having shown to us the Virgin Mary clothed with the sun, with t
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Crown of the Twelve Stars, Or Rosary of the Immaculate Conception.
Crown of the Twelve Stars, Or Rosary of the Immaculate Conception.
Praised be the divine Father, for having predestined her to be the Mother of His divine Son. R. Amen. Hail Mary, etc. Praised be the divine Father, for having preserved her from all sin in her conception. Praised be the divine Father, for having adorned her with the highest gifts in her nativity. Praised be the divine Father, for having given her St. Joseph as a most pure spouse and companion. R. Amen. Hail Mary, Glory be to the Father, etc. Let us praise and bless the divine Son, for having cho
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The Salve Regina.
The Salve Regina.
To be Said Every Day. Come, O Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Thy faithful, and kindle within them the fire of Thy love. V. Send forth Thy Spirit, and they shall be created. R. And Thou shalt renew the face of the earth. Let Us Pray. O God, Who hast taught the hearts of the faithful by the light of Thy Holy Spirit, grant to us [pg 542] in the same spirit to relish what is right, and ever to rejoice in His consolation. Prevent our actions, we beseech Thee, O Lord, by Thy inspiration, and further
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Novena In Preparation for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.2
Novena In Preparation for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.2
V. Send forth Thy Spirit, and they shall be created. R. And Thou shalt renew the face of the earth. Let Us Pray. O God, Who hast taught the hearts of the faithful by the light of Thy Holy Spirit, grant to us [pg 542] in the same spirit to relish what is right, and ever to rejoice in His consolation. Prevent our actions, we beseech Thee, O Lord, by Thy inspiration, and further them by Thy continual help: that every prayer and work of ours may begin from Thee, and by Thee be happily ended, through
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Novena In Preparation For Christmas.3
Novena In Preparation For Christmas.3
4. Eternal Father, I offer to Thy honor and glory, and for my eternal salvation, the pain which the holy Child Jesus felt in His tender infant body when He submitted it to the keen knife of circumcision; I offer Thee that precious blood which then first He shed for the salvation of the whole race of man. 5. Eternal Father, I offer to Thy honor and glory, and for my eternal salvation, the humility, mortification, patience, charity, all the virtues of the Child Jesus; and I thank Thee, and I love
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The Ordinary of the Mass.
The Ordinary of the Mass.
( Ps. Have mercy on me, O God, according to Thy great mercy.) V. Gloria Patri, etc. ( V. Glory be to the Father, etc.) Ant. Asperges me, etc. ( Ant. Thou shalt sprinkle, etc.) V. Ostende nobis, Domine, misericordiam tuam. ( V. Show us, O Lord, Thy mercy.) R. Et salutare tuum da nobis. ( R. And grant us Thy salvation.) V. Domine, exaudi orationem meam. ( V. O Lord, hear my prayer.) R. Et clamor meus ad te veniat. ( R. And let my cry come unto Thee.) V. Dominus vobiscum. ( V. The Lord be with you.
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Vespers for Sundays.
Vespers for Sundays.
( P. Incline unto my aid, O God.) R. Domine, ad adjuvandum me festina. ( R. O Lord, make haste to help me.) V. Gloria Patri, et Filio, * et Spiritui Sancto. ( V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.) R. Sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, * et in sæcula sæculorum. Amen. Alleluia. ( R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Alleluia.) In Lent. Laus tibi, Domine, Rex æternæ gloriæ. ( In Lent. Praise be to Thee, O King of e
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Exposition and Benediction of the Most Holy Sacrament.
Exposition and Benediction of the Most Holy Sacrament.
V. Panem de cœlo præstitisti eis. [Alleluia.] ( V. Thou didst give them bread from heaven. [Alleluia.]) R. Omne delectamentum in se habentem. [Alleluia.] ( R. Containing in itself all sweetness. [Alleluia.]) Oremus. ( Let Us Pray. ) Deus, qui nobis sub Sacramento mirabili, Passionis tuæ memoriam reliquisti: tribue, quæsumus, ita nos corporis et sanguinis tui sacra mysteria venerari, ut redemptionis tuæ fructum in nobis jugiter sentiamus. Qui vivis, etc. Amen. (O God, Who, under a wonderful sacra
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Confession.
Confession.
O my divine Redeemer, Whose love I have unhappily despised, Whose blood I have trodden under foot, Whose wounds I have reopened, and Whose death I have renewed by my sins! How can I present myself before Thee after so great an excess of ingratitude and malice! O my gracious Saviour, what hadst Thou done to me that I should treat Thee so cruelly! Thou hast reconciled me to Thy Father by Thy death, and I have again drawn down upon myself His indignation by repeated sins. Thou hast snatched me from
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Communion.
Communion.
Have pity, I beseech Thee, on me, a sinner; and deign to prepare Thyself a dwelling in my heart; grant that from Thy adorable body may proceed a virtue to give strength and life to my soul. Prepare me for Thyself, O Jesus! and render me worthy of Thy visit; look on me, O Lord! and inflame me with Thy love; that I may run after the odor of Thy perfumes. Grant me humility of spirit, and pure charity, to render me worthy of participating in the blessed food of heaven. I wish to attract Thee by my l
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