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Saint Elizabeth, Widow
Dear Saint Elizabeth, chosen vessel of the highest virtues, thou didst show to the world, by thy shining example, what things can be wrought in a Christian soul by charity, faith and humility. Thou didst make use of all the powers of thy soul in loving thy God alone; thou didst love Him with…
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In Honor of Saint Eugene I, Pope and Confessor
O Jesus, great High Priest of the new and eternal Testament, who sittest at the right hand of the Father as our perpetual Advocate and who art pleased to abide here below all days from age to age with Thy beloved Spouse the Church, and with Thy Vicar who governs it, Thou, O divine…
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Prayer to Saint Michael ~ Pope Leo XIII
O GLORIOUS Archangel St Michael, Prince of the heavenly host, be our defence in the terrible warfare which we carry on against principalities and Powers, against the rulers of this world of darkness, spirits of evil. Come to the aid of man, whom God created immortal, made in his own image and likeness, and…
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Prayers to St. Francis of Assisi
A Hymn to St. Francis of Assisi O victim dear of heavenly love, Impurpled by the fivefold sign, Saint Francis, father of the poor, Of Jesus’ Cross a living shrine. Thou, burning with the glowing flames Of the love of God and love of man, Dost yearn for Christ to she thy blood And…
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Prayers to St. Theresa of the Child Jesus
O marvelous Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus, who, in thy brief mortal career, didst become a mirror of angelic purity, of daring love and of whole-hearted surrender to Almighty God, now that thou art enjoying the recompense of thy virtues, turn thine eyes of mercy upon us who trust in thee. Obtain for…
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Holy Angels Prayer
O Holy Angels, watch over us at all times during this perilous life; O holy Archangels, be our guides on the way to heaven; Oh heavenly choir of the Principalities, govern us in soul and body; O mighty Powers, preserve us against the wiles of the demons; O celestial Virtues, give us strength and…
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Novena to St. Michael
Saint Michael the Archangel, loyal champion of God and His people, I turn to thee with confidence and seek thy powerful intercession. For the love of God, Who hast made thee so glorious in grace and power, and for the love of the Mother of Jesus, the Queen of the Angels, be pleased to…
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Litany of the Saints
Lord, have mercy on us. (Lord have mercy on us.) Christ, have mercy on us. (Christ have mercy on us.) Lord, have mercy on us. (Lord, have mercy on us.) Christ, hear us. (Christ, hear us.) Christ, graciously hear us. (Christ, graciously hear us.) God the Father…
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A Prayer to the Holy Martyrs to obtain their Protection
O ye blessed Princes of the heavenly kingdom! ye who sacrificed to the Almighty God the honors, the riches, and possessions of this life, and have received in return the unfading glory and never-ending joys of heaven! ye who are secure in the everlasting possession of the brilliant crown of glory which your sufferings have…
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Prayer to the North American Martyrs
Prayer to the North American Martyrs Holy Martyrs and patrons, protect this land which you have blessed by the shedding of your blood. Renew in these days our Catholic faith which you helped to establish in this new land. Bring all our fellow citizens to a knowledge and love of the truth. Make us…