Prayers, Novenas & Hymns:

Adults' Prayer (Children)

O Jesus, friend of little children, Thou who, from Thy tenderest years, didst manifestly grow in wisdom and grace, before God and men; Thou who, at the age of twelve years, sitting in the temple in the midst of the Doctors, didst listen to them with attention, didst ask questions of them in all humility, and didst win their admiration by the prudence and wisdom of Thy words; Thou who didst receive the little children so gladly, blessing them and saying to Thine Apostles: 'Suffer the little children to come unto Me, for of such is the kingdom of heaven,' inspire me, even as Thou didst inspire Saint Peter Canisius, the model and guide of the perfect catechist, with a deep respect and holy affection for little children, sincere zeal and devotion in teaching them the elements of Christian doctrine, and a special aptitude for making them understand its mysteries and love its beauty. I ask it of Thee, my Jesus, through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Amen. (Raccolta)

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Children's Prayer

Sweetest Jesus, who, being subject as a child to Mary and Joseph at Nazareth, didst leave to children an excellent pattern of affection and obedience to parents, and of wondrous reverence for all men, grant, I most earnestly beseech Thee, that I may strive to see Thee always and in all things, so that as my years increase, I too may increase in Thy grace and love: Who livest and reignest world without end. Amen. (Raccolta)

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'Flos Carmeli Prayer for Scapular Wearers'

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Prayer for a Deceased Bishop

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Prayer for a Deceased Pope (1)

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Prayer for a Deceased Pope (2)

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Prayer for a Deceased Priest (1)

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Prayer for a Deceased Priest (2)

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Prayer for a Deceased Priest (3)

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Prayer for a Dying Person

Almighty and merciful God, who giveth to mankind both the remedies of salvation and the gifts of life everlasting; look mercifully on Thy servant who is afflicted with sickness of the body, and refresh the soul which Thou hast created; so that at the hour of its going hence, it may be found worthy to be borne, free from all stain of sin, by the hands of the holy angels, to Thee, its Creator. Through our Lord. (Collect)

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Prayer for a Sick Person

Most merciful Jesus, who art the consolation and salvation of all who put their trust in Thee, we humbly beseech Thee, by Thy most bitter Passion, grant the recovery of his/her health to thy servant (N.), provided this be for his/her soul's welfare, that with us he/she may praise and magnify Thy Holy Name. But if it be Thy Holy Will to call him/her out of this world, strengthen him/her in his/her last hour, grant him/her a peaceful death and life everlasting. Amen. Our Father... Hail Mary... Glory Be...

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Prayer for Benefactors

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Prayer for Catechum-

ens

O almighty and eternal God, who dost ever render Thy Church fruitful with new offspring, increase the faith and understanding of our catechumens; that, being regenerated in the font of baptism, they may be united to the children of Thy adoption. Through our Lord. Amen.

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Prayer for Emigrants

O Jesus, who in the very first days of Thine earthly life wast compelled, together with Mary, Thy loving Mother, and Saint Joseph, to leave Thy native land and to endure in Egypt the misery and discomforts of poor emigrants, turn Thine eyes upon our brethren, who, far away from their dear country and from all that is dear to them, are not infrequently constrained to struggle with the difficulties of a new life, and who are likewise often exposed to grave dangers and snares for their immortal souls. Be Thou their guide in their uncertain journey, their help in trouble, their comfort in sorrow; keep them safe in their faith, holy in their lives, and faithful to their children, their wives, and their parents; grant, O Lord, that we may be able to embrace them affectionately once more in their native land, and hereafter to live inseparably united to them at the foot of Thy throne in our heavenly country. Amen. (Raccolta)

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Prayer for Enemies (St. Thomas More)

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Prayer for Expectant Mothers (St. Francis de Sales)

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Prayer for Heretics

Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is that all men should be saved and that none should perish, look upon the souls that are deceived by the guile of Satan, in order that the hearts of them that have gone astray may put aside all the perverseness of heresy, and, being truly repentant, may return to the unity of Thy truth. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. (Roman Missal)

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Prayer for Motorists

O God, the Father Almighty, Thou hast created man in Thine own image, infusing into his body an immortal soul which sighs for Thee, and in its journeys over the highways of faith seeks its rest in union with Thee. Grant to us motorists, who have to travel over the roads of this world in the service of our brethren, a sense of our grave responsibility and point out to us the way of charity and prudence. O Jesus, Word Incarnate, who here below didst cross over land and sea, to escape from enemies, to heal the sick, to preach the kingdom of heaven, make us energetic and persevering in good works and keep us ever in Thy grace. O Virgin Immaculate, thou wast a support to the Child Jesus on the way during the time of exile, a guide in His journeys as a young man to the Holy City, and a companion at His side in the ascent to Calvary. Now that thou hast been taken up into heaven, and art the Queen of the world, the Mother of goodness and of mercy, the way to heaven and the gateway thereof, be propitious toward us during our earthly journey, defend us against the dangers of body and soul to which we are continually exposed, and make us kind and patient towards our neighbor in return for the confidence he places in us. O heavenly spirits who travel through space as messengers of the Most High, O Saints of heaven, above all, you who were Apostles and Missionaries, bearers of Christ, obtain for us a living faith which directs our life to God and keeps us always in readiness for the final journey towards the eternal Father and where together with you we may praise God forever and ever. Amen. (Pope John XXIII)

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Prayer for One's Confessor

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Prayer for One's Enemies

O God, the lover and guardian of peace and charity, grant unto all our enemies true peace and charity, together with remission of all their sins, and by Thy power deliver us from their wiles. Through our Lord. (Collect)

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Prayer for Seniors

O Sacred Heart of Jesus! Make us remember, when the world is cold and dreary, and we know not where to turn for comfort, that there is always one spot bright and cheerful - the Sanctuary. When we are in desolation of spirit, when all who are dear to us have passed away like summer flowers, and none are left to us or care for us, whisper to our troubled souls that there is one Friend Who dies not, One Whose love never changes, the Sacred Heart of Jesus on the Altar. When sorrows thicken and crush us with their burden, when we look in vain for comfort, let Thy dear words come forth will full force from the Tabernacle: 'Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will refresh you.' Would that we could realize the pure happiness of possessing Thy sympathy. Would that we could feel - when we are crushed and humbled, when the hope we have lived for has withered, when sorrows and trials that we dare not reveal to any make our souls sink well nigh unto death, when we look in vain for someone to understand us, one who will enter into our miseries, make us remember that there is One on the Altar Who knows every fiber of our hearts, every sorrow, every pain special to our peculiar natures, and Who deeply sympathizes with us. Compassionate Heart of Jesus! Our hearts crave for sympathy, and to suffer seems nothing to the bitterness of suffering alone.

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Prayer for Seniors (Psalm 70/71)

In you, LORD, I take refuge; let me never be put to shame. In your justice rescue and deliver me; listen to me and save me! Be my rock and refuge, my secure stronghold; for you are my rock and fortress. My God, rescue me from the power of the wicked, from the clutches of the violent. You are my hope, Lord; my trust, GOD, from my youth. On you I depend since birth; from my mother's womb you are my strength; my hope in you never wavers. I have become a portent to many, but you are my strong refuge! My mouth shall be filled with your praise, shall sing your glory every day. Do not cast me aside in my old age; as my strength fails, do not forsake me. For my enemies speak against me; they watch and plot against me. They say, "God has abandoned that one. Pursue, seize the wretch! No one will come to the rescue!" God, do not stand far from me; my God, hasten to help me. Bring to a shameful end those who attack me; Cover with contempt and scorn those who seek my ruin. I will always hope in you and add to all your praise. My mouth shall proclaim your just deeds, day after day your acts of deliverance, though I cannot number them all. I will speak of the mighty works of the Lord; O GOD, I will tell of your singular justice. God, you have taught me from my youth; to this day I proclaim your wondrous deeds. Now that I am old and gray, do not forsake me, God, That I may proclaim your might to all generations yet to come, Your power and justice, God, to the highest heaven. You have done great things; O God, who is your equal? You have sent me many bitter afflictions, but once more revive me. From the watery depths of the earth once more raise me up. Restore my honor; turn and comfort me, That I may praise you with the lyre for your faithfulness, my God, And sing to you with the harp, O Holy One of Israel! My lips will shout for joy as I sing your praise; my soul, too, which you have redeemed. Yes, my tongue shall recount your justice day by day. For those who sought my ruin will have been shamed and disgraced.

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Prayer for Spiritually Adopted Unborn Child

Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, I love you very much. I beg you to spare the life of the unborn child that I have spiritually adopted who is in danger of abortion. (Archbishop Fulton Sheen)

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Prayer for the Sick

Almighty, everlasting God, the eternal salvation of those who believe; hear us on behalf of Thy servants who are sick, for whom we humbly crave the help of Thy mercy, that, being restored to health, they may render thanks to Thee in Thy church. Through our Lord. (Collect)

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Prayer for Those in Error

O God, who dost show to them that are in error the light of Thy truth, that they may return into the way of righteousness; grant to all those who profess themselves Christians to reject those things which are contrary to that name, and follow such things that are agreeable to the same. Through our Lord. (Collect)

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Prayer for Those Traveling

We beseech Thee for those who are traveling from home, grant them an angel of peace as their fellow-traveler, that they may receive no hurt from anyone, that they may finish their voyage and their travels in much cheerfulness. (4th Century A.D.)

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Prayer for Those Who Have Strayed & Unbelievers

That Thou wouldst vouchsafe to bring back into the unity of the Church all that stray, and to lead all unbelievers to the light of the Gospel, we beseech Thee to hear us, O Lord. (Raccolta)

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Prayer for Unbelievers (St. Francis Xavier)

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Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary for Heretics and Schismatics

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Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary for the Return of Separated Brethren

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Young Men's Prayer (St. Aloysius)

O most glorious Saint Aloysius, who hast been honored by the Church with the fair title of 'angelic youth,' because of the life of utmost purity thou didst lead here on earth, I come before thy presence this day with all the devotion of my mind and heart. O perfect exemplar, kind and powerful patron of young men, how great is my need of thee! The world and the devil are trying to ensnare me; I am conscious of the ardor of my passions; I know full well the weakness and inconstancy of my age. Who shall be able to keep me safe, if not though O Saint of angelic purity, the glory and honor, the loving protector of youth? To thee, therefore, I have recourse with all my soul, to thee I commit myself with all my heart. I hereby resolve, promise and desire to be especially devout toward thee, to glorify thee by imitating thy extraordinary virtues and in particular thy angelic purity, to copy thy example, and to promote devotion to thee among my companions. O dear Saint Aloysius, do thou guard and defend me always, in order that, under thy protection and following thy example, I may one day be able to join with thee in seeing and praising my God for ever in heaven. Amen. (Raccolta)

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