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Dear Lord Jesus, I pray that as I settle down to do my studies today that You would help me to collect the thoughts of my mind so that I may become really focussed on my work and complete all that needs to be covered today.�Give me a focussed mind, help me to make the best use of the time today and keep me from the many distractions that too often divert my attention away from this important study.�Lord, You know that I have an exam coming up in the not to distant future and I pray that You would give me the grace to learn my studies, and to retain what I have learned. Give me an understanding mind and help me to concentrate so that I may retain and apply the knowledge that I am gaining. Thank You, Lord. In Jesus' name I pray,�Amen.
Lord Jesus Christ, Who willest that no man should perish, and to whom petition is never made without the hope of mercy, for Thou saidst with Thine own holy and blessed lips: "All things whatsoever ye shall ask in My name, shall be done unto you"; I beg of Thee, O Lord, for Thy holy Name's sake, to grant me at the hour of my death full consciousness and the power of speech, sincere contrition for my sins, true faith, firm hope and perfect charity, that I may be able to say unto Thee with a clean heart: Thou has redeemed me, O God of truth, who art blessed for ever and ever.
Dear Father, Who art in heaven, thank You that You are my heavenly Husbandman and that You tend my life with such care and concern. Cleanse me and prune me, and take away anything that you discover in me that does not glorify Your holy name. Thank You, Father, that I am a heavenly branch that is united to my heavenly Vine, the lovely Lord Jesus Christ. May His life flow through mine as sap flows through the branch that is engrafted into its parent stem. Fill me with His fullness so that I may live and move and grow and bear fruit as I abide more and more in Him. In Jesus' name, Amen. �"I am the true vine, and My Father is the vineyard keeper.� (John 15:1)
King Jesus, rich in Heavenly treasures, You Who chose to embrace earthly poverty, Now look at Your eternal glory! Riches are indeed the root of all evil, Poverty being the road to eternal life. Teach me to embrace a life of poverty, To endure with the bare necessities. If an over-abundance arrives my way, Send Your needy children to gather it. Enrich my soul with Heavenly treasures, Withdrawing its desires for earthly goods. I trust in Your spiritual providence!
O most merciful Jesus, Lover of souls, I beseech Thee, by the agony of Thy most Sacred Heart, and by the sorrows of Thine Immaculate Mother, wash clean in the Thy Blood the sinners of the whole world who are to die this day. Remember most especially the soul I spiritually adopt with the intention of entrusting him or her to Thy Shepherd's care: I beseech Thee for the grace to move this sinner, who is in danger of going to Hell, to repent. I ask this because of my trust in Thy great mercy. If it should please Thy Majesty to send me a suffering this day in exchange for the grace I ask for this soul, then, it, too, shall please me very much, and I thank Thee, Most Sweet Jesus, Shepherd and Lover of Souls; I thank Thee for this opportunity to give mercy in thanksgiving for all the mercies Thou hast shown me. Amen. Heart of Jesus, once in agony, have mercy on the dying.
O Lord Jesus Christ, King of glory, deliver the souls of all the faithful departed from the pains of hell and from the bottomless pit; deliver them from the lion's mouth, that hell not swallow them up, that they fall not into darkness, but let the holy standard bearer Michael bring them into that holy light which You promised to Abraham and his seed.
O Lord God Almighty, I beseech Thee by the Precious Body and Blood of Thy Divine Son Jesus, which He Himself on the night before His Passion gave as meat and drink to His beloved Apostles and bequeathed to His Holy Church to be the perpetual Sacrifice and life-giving nourishment of His faithful people, deliver the souls in purgatory, but most of all, that soul which was most devoted to this Mystery of infinite love, in order that it may praise Thee therefor, together with Thy Divine Son and the Holy Spirit in Thy glory for ever. Amen.
Eternal Father, I offer Thee the most precious Blood of Thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the Masses said throughout the world today, for all the holy souls in Purgatory. Amen.
Bless me, heavenly Father, forgive my erring ways. Grant me strength to serve Thee, put purpose in my days. Give me understanding, enough to make me kind. So I may judge all people with my heart, not my mind. Teach me to be patient in everything I do, Content to trust Your wisdom and to follow after You. Help me when I falter and hear me when I pray, And receive me in Thy kingdom to dwell with Thee someday. Amen.
Pray twice daily. Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, I accept from Your hands, whatever kind of death it may please You to send me today (tonight), with all its pains, penalties and sorrows, in reparation for my sins, for the souls in purgatory, for those conversion of sinners, for all those who will die today (tonight), and for Your greater glory. Amen.
Immortal God, holy Lord, Father and Protector of all You have created, we raise our hearts to You today for those who have passed out of this mortal life. In Your loving mercy, Father of all, be pleased to receive them in Your heavenly company, and forgive the failings and faults they may have done from human frailty. Your only Son, Christ, our Saviour, suffered so cruelly that He might deliver them from the second death. By his merits may they share in the glory of His victory over sin and death. For all the faithful who have died we pray, but in particular for those dear to us, parents, relatives and friends. nor do we forget all who did good to us while on earth, who helped us by their prayers, sacrifice and example. We pray also for any who may have done us harm, and stand in special need of Your forgiveness. May the merits and prayers of our Virgin Mother, Mary, and those of all the Angels and Saints, speak for us and assist them now. This we ask in Christ's name. Amen.
The dark shadow of space leans over us...We are mindful that the darkness of greed, exploitation, and hatredalso lengthens its shadow over our small planet Earth.As our ancestors feared death and evil and all the dark powers of winter,we fear that the darkness of war, discrimination, and selfishnessmay doom us and our planet to an eternal winter. May we find hope in the lights we have kindled on this sacred night,hope in one another and in all who form the web-work of peace and justicethat spans the world. In the heart of every person on this Earthburns the spark of luminous goodness;in no heart is there total darkness.May we who have celebrated this winter solstice,by our lives and service, by our prayers and love,call forth from one another the light and the lovethat is hidden in every heart. - Author Unknown
Loving Lord, I just want to lift up my dear friend to You, who has been such a comfort and strength to me for so many years, but who has at last been admitted to a hospice where she is to pass her final few weeks of life in dignity and respect, as her life drains from her. Lord, I know that I am going to miss her so much.Be with her Lord, every moment of the day and night. Thank You Father, that she is to be looked after in such a caring and understanding environment. Be with the staff who are to attend her as her life flows from her and Lord, I pray that she would be very aware of Your very presence with her, every moment of the day. Lord, I know that she is ready and longing to meet You face to face, and I ask that You would keep her free from the pain and suffering that so often stalks the advancement of death. But praise God that the grave has lost its terrible sting and death has lost its victory, through the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. Praise Your holy name!�Lord, I know that I am going to miss my dear friend, but my sadness has such a wonderful tinge of hope and joy, for I know that soon we will all be together in Your company, where we will be free from all sickness and sadness, and You will wipe away every tear from our eyes. Thank You Lord, in Jesus' name,Amen. �Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in Me, even if he dies, will live.� (John 11:25)
Gracious Heavenly King, it is always hard for us to see our loved ones getting older and having to go through the trials of advancing years and deteriorating health, but Father, how I thank You for the life and witness of this dear brother in Christ.. Lord, as he is drawing ever closer to the time when You call him home to be with Yourself, keep him I pray, enfolded in Your loving arms. Uphold him with Your righteous right hand, and may he know the gracious comfort of Your Holy Spirit deep within his inner being. Thank You, Lord, for all that he has taught us of You, and of the grace and encouragement that his life and witness has been to so many. And now Lord, I pray that the grace of our lovely Lord Jesus Christ be with him as he rests his soul in You. Grant him to have precious Spirit to spirit fellowship with Your Holy Spirit of peace and love, as he crosses the final portal into the eternal realm. In Jesus' name I pray,�Amen.
O Lord God Almighty, I beseech Thee by the Precious Body and Blood of Thy divine Son Jesus, which He Himself on the night before His Passion gave as meat and drink to His beloved Apostles and bequeathed to His Holy Church to be the perpetual Sacrifice and life-giving nourishment of His faithful people, deliver the souls in purgatory, but most of all, that soul which was most devoted to this Mystery of infinite love, in order that it may praise Thee therefor, together with Thy Divine Son and the Holy Spirit in Thy glory for ever. Amen.
Hail, O Queen of Heaven enthroned! Hail, by Angels mistress owned! Root of Jesse! Gate of morn! When the world's true Light was born. Glorious Virgin, joy to thee, Loveliest whom in heaven they see; Fairest thou where all are fair! Plead with Christ our sins to spare. V. Vouchsafe that I may praise thee, O sacred Virgin. R. Give me strength against thine enemies.
O Lord, Your sorrowing Mother stood by Your Cross; help us in our sorrows to share Your sufferings. Like the seed buried in the ground, You have produced the harvest of eternal life for us; make us always dead to sin and alive to God. Shepard of all, in death you remained hidden from the world; teach us to love our hidden spiritual life with You and the Father. In Your role as the new Adam, You went down among the dead to release all the just there since the beginning; grant that all who are dead in sin may hear Your voice and rise to new life. Son of the living God, You have allowed us through baptism to be buried with You; grant that we may also rise with You in baptism and walk in newness of life.
Help, Lord, the souls which Thou hast made, The souls to Thee so dear, In prison for the debt unpaid Of sins committed here. Those holy souls, they suffer on, Resigned in heart and will, Until Thy high behest is done, And justice has its fill. For daily falls, for pardoned crime, They joy to undergo The shadow of Thy cross sublime, The remnant of Thy woe. Help, Lord, the souls which Thou hast made, The souls to Thee so dear, In prison for the debt unpaid Of sins committed here. Oh, by their patience of delay, Their hope amid their pain, Their sacred zeal to burn away Disfigurement and stain; Oh, by their fire of love, not less In keenness than the flame, Oh, by their very helplessness, Oh, by Thy own great Name, Good Jesus, help! sweet Jesus, aid The souls to Thee most dear, In prison for the debt unpaid Of sins committed here.
O Mary, Mother of grace and Mother of mercy, do thou protect us from our enemy, and receive us at the hour of our death.
To pray is to regain a sense of the mystery that animates all beings,the divine margin in all attainments.Prayer is our humble answer to the inconceivable surprise of living.It is all we can offer in return.Who is worthy to be present at the constant unfolding of time?Here we are admist the meditation of the land, the songs of the water, the humility of the flowers,flowers wiser than all alphabets -�Suddenly we feel embarrassed,ashamed of our complaints and clashes in the face of tacit glory.How strange we are in the world!Only one response can maintain us:gratefulness for the gift of our unearned chance to serve, to wonder, to love life and each other.It is gratefulness which makes our small souls great.
Almighty God, Father of goodness and love, have mercy on the poor suffering souls, and grant Thine aid: To my dear parents and ancestors; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To my brothers and sisters and other near relatives; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To my benefactors, spiritual and temporal; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To my former friends and subjects; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To all for whom love or duty bids me pray; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To those who have suffered disadvantage or harm through me; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To those who have offended me; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To all those who are especially beloved by Thee; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To those whose release is at hand; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To those who desire most to be united with Thee; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To those who endure the greatest suffering; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To those whose release is most remote; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To those who are least remembered; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To those who are most deserving on account of their services to the Church; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To the rich, who now are the most destitute; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To the mighty, who now are as lowly servants; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To the blind, who now see their folly; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To the frivolous, who spent their time in idleness; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To the poor, who did not seek the treasures of Heaven; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To the tepid, who devoted little time to prayer; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To the indolent, who were negligent in performing good works; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To those of little faith, who neglected the frequent reception of the Sacraments; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To the habitual sinners, who owe their salvation to a miracle of grace; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To parents who failed to watch over their children; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To superiors who were not solicitous for the salvation of those entrusted to them; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To the souls of those who strove for hardly anything but riches and pleasures; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To the worldly-minded, who failed to use their wealth and talents in the service of God; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To those who witnessed the death of others, but would not think of their own; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To those who did not provide for the great journey beyond, and the days of tribulation; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To those whose judgment is so severe because of the great things entrusted to them; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To the popes, rulers, kings and princes; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To the bishops and their counselors; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To my teachers and spiritual advisors; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To the deceased priests of this diocese; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To all the priests and religious of the whole Catholic Church; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To the defenders of the Holy Faith; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To those who died on the battlefield; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To those who are buried in the sea; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To those who died of stroke or heart attack; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To those who died without the last rites of the Church; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To those who shall die within the next twenty-four hours; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To my own poor soul when I shall have to appear before Thy judgment seat; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. V. O Lord, grant eternal rest to all the souls of the faithful departed, R. And let perpetual light shine upon them. V. May they rest in peace. R. Amen.
Almighty God, Father of goodness and love, have mercy on the poor suffering souls, and grant Thine aid: To my dear parents and ancestors; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To my brothers and sisters and other near relatives; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To my benefactors, spiritual and temporal; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To my former friends and subjects; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To all for whom love or duty bids me pray; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To those who have suffered disadvantage or harm through me; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To those who have offended me; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To all those who are especially beloved by Thee; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To those whose release is at hand; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To those who desire most to be united with Thee; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To those who endure the greatest suffering; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To those whose release is most remote; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To those who are least remembered; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To those who are most deserving on account of their services to the Church; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To the rich, who now are the most destitute; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To the mighty, who now are as lowly servants; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To the blind, who now see their folly; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To the frivolous, who spent their time in idleness; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To the poor, who did not seek the treasures of Heaven; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To the tepid, who devoted little time to prayer; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To the indolent, who were negligent in performing good works; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To those of little faith, who neglected the frequent reception of the Sacraments; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To the habitual sinners, who owe their salvation to a miracle of grace; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To parents who failed to watch over their children; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To superiors who were not solicitous for the salvation of those entrusted to them; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To the souls of those who strove for hardly anything but riches and pleasures; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To the worldly-minded, who failed to use their wealth and talents in the service of God; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To those who witnessed the death of others, but would not think of their own; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To those who did not provide for the great journey beyond, and the days of tribulation; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To those whose judgment is so severe because of the great things entrusted to them; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To the popes, rulers, kings and princes; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To the bishops and their counselors; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To my teachers and spiritual advisors; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To the deceased priests of this diocese; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To all the priests and religious of the whole Catholic Church; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To the defenders of the Holy Faith; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To those who died on the battlefield; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To those who are buried in the sea; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To those who died of stroke or heart attack; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To those who died without the last rites of the Church; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To those who shall die within the next twenty-four hours; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. To my own poor soul when I shall have to appear before Thy judgment seat; Jesus, Mary, Joseph! My Jesus, mercy. V. O Lord, grant eternal rest to all the souls of the faithful departed, R. And let perpetual light shine upon them. V. May they rest in peace. R. Amen.
Almighty God, our Heavenly Father, Who, in your perfect wisdom and mercy, has ended for your departed servants the voyage of this troublesome life, grant, we ask you that we who are still to continue our course amidst earthly dangers, temptations and troubles may evermore be protected by your mercy, and finally come to the haven of eternal salvation, through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. A A Hodge
My Lord God, even now resignedly and willingly, I accept at Thy hand, with all its anxieties, pains, and sufferings, whatever kind of death it shall please Thee to be mine. by a decree of the Congregation of Indulgences of 9 March 1904, His Holiness Pope Pius X, has granted a plenary indulgence at the moment of death to all the faithful who, on any day they may choose, will receive the sacraments of Penance and Holy Eucharist and make this act for the love of God.
Father, I bring before You those that have had the devastating experience of having someone close to them that they know and love, suffer a sudden, violent and needless death. Lord, how I grieve for those that are having to experience this right now, and I pray that in Your grace, You would look down with pity and mercy and meet them right at their point of need. Lord, You are the one Who was sent to heal the broken-hearted and comfort those that mourn and are heavy-laden. You are the One Who promised that Your grace is sufficient for every eventuality, even for those having to face the sudden and violent death of someone close to them. Draw near to them I pray, and lift them up into You arms of love. Carry them during this time of suffering and grief, for You have promised that underneath are Your everlasting arms.Lord, as I lift up in prayer those that are having to come to terms with the sudden and violent death of a loved one, I pray that You would use this tragedy to be the thing that starts to draw each suffering soul into the tender arms of their Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ. In Jesus' name I pray,�Amen.
Heavenly Father, I know and believe that our times are in Your hands, but Lord it�s so often such a shock to us when a dear loved one meets with a sudden or unexpected death, through an accident or perhaps due to some unforeseen tragedy, which takes the life of someone long before it would be expected. Lord, I bring before You today those who are having to go through such a tragic loss, and pray that You would be very close to each one that is in mourning today over such a loss, and are perhaps confused or even angry that such a devastating occurrence has overtaken them, without any apparent warning. You are the God of all comfort Who comforts us in time of need, and I pray that for those that are facing such a difficult trial today. Uphold them and draw very close to them. Raise up I pray, the right people to minister to them and to be a genuine comfort and support at this time of tragedy and grief. Lord, I don�t understand why our loved ones should suddenly be removed from us through a sudden, unexpected death, but Lord I trust You to soothe away the hurt in time, for shall not the God of all the earth do right? In Jesus' name, Amen.
Heavenly Father, prepare my heart I pray, and help me to be diligent in my studies. I ask that my mind would be receptive to the truths that I am learning, and that I would be able to retain and recall what I am reading, and come to a deeper understanding of all that I am learning.�Give me a keen desire to study, a heightened understanding of what I am learning, and develop in me the ability to remain alert in spirit, soul and body during this time of intense concentration. And Lord, I pray that You would develop in me a teachable spirit, an enquiring mind, and the ability to apply what I am learning in my life. This I ask in Jesus' name,�Amen.
Dear Lord, thank You for Your written Word and the mighty truths it contains. We pray that in the power of Your Holy Spirit, You would open our hearts and minds to the truths that You wish us to see.Prepare our hearts and open our minds we pray, and give us a teachable spirit that is receptive to all that You would have us learn today. Open our ears to hear Your voice speaking to us and remove any preconceived biases that we may have developed in this particular passage of scripture.Guide us into all truth and prevent our own internal voices from speaking out of turn or drowning out the still small voice to Your Holy Spirit. And should we stray from the truth of this passage, would ask that we would not retain any error but rather that we would remember the truth. May we grow in grace and in a knowledge of the Lord Jesus today. Feed our hearts, by faith, with thanksgiving we pray. In Jesus' name,Amen.
Dear heavenly Father, my dear friend who is closer to me than a brother or sister, is fast approaching the time when You will gather them in Your arms and take them home safely, to the heavenly shore. Thank You, Father, for their life and witness and for their great love for You. Thank You for the encouragement they have given so many over the years, and for the gracious spirit that marked the way they have walked. Lord, I know that their one joy and delight is to be with You forever, but it means that we will be left alone here. I know we will not grieve as the world grieves, for our hope and trust is in You, but I know we all will miss them so much. I will miss them so much Lord, for they have been such a sweet fragrance in my life, and the lives of so many with whom they fellowshipped. Enfold them with Your love, dear Lord, and I pray that at the right time they will close their eyes in this world for the last time, only to open them to see You. How I worship You for all Your goodness and loving-kindness. Thank You, Father, for the privilege of having such a godly friend for so much of my life. In to Your hands I commend this precious one - my dear friend, who has been closer to me than any brother or sister. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.
O God the Father, Father of the spirits of all men; O God the Son, who has washed away our sins by his own blood, and who by his resurrection has brought life and immortality to light; O God the Holy Ghost, Regenerator, Sanctifier and Comforter of your saints�have compassion now, we ask you, upon the low estate of your servant lying in the extremity of sickness. We commend unto you his soul as into the hands of a faithful Creator and most merciful Savior. Wash him in the blood of the Lamb from all guilt. Finish in him your perfect work of sanctification, enduing him plenteously with every grace, rendering him complete in all the fullness of Christ. Though his flesh and his heart fail, be the strength of his heart and his portion forever. Give your peace to him, and do not let his heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. Having gone and prepared a place for him, come now again and receive him unto yourself, that where you are there he may be also. And graciously comfort us who mourn. Silence the murmurings of our rebellious hearts. Enable us to say with your servant of old, �The Lord gave, and the Lord takes away, blessed is the name of the Lord.� Make us mindful of our own mortality, and teach us so to number our days that we may seriously apply our hearts to that heavenly wisdom which may in the end bring us to life everlasting, through the merits of Jesus Christ, your only Son our Lord, Amen. A A Hodge
O God, great and omnipotent judge of the living and the dead, we are to appear before you after this short life to render an account of our works. Give us the grace to prepare for our last hour by a devout and holy life, and protect us against a sudden and unprovided death. Let us remember our frailty and mortality, that we may always live in the ways of your commandments. Teach us to "watch and pray" (Lk 21:36), that when your summons comes for our departure from this world, we may go forth to meet you, experience a merciful judgment, and rejoice in everlasting happiness. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
(Three Ejaculations to obtain the grace of a Happy Death) Jesus, Mary, Joseph, I offer you my heart and my soul. Jesus, Mary, Joseph, assist me in my last agony. Jesus, Mary, Joseph, may I breathe forth my soul with you in peace. [Indulgences: 7 years for each ejaculation. - Plenary, once a month, on the usual conditions, for those who have said one of these ejaculations daily during the month. - Pen., 12 October 1936.] From sudden and unlooked for death, O Lord, deliver us.
Jesus, Mary, Joseph, I offer you my heart and my soul.
From a sudden and unprovided death, deliver us, O Lord.
Into Thy hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit.
O God, Who hast doomed all men to die, but hast concealed from all the hour of their death, grant that I may pass my days in the practice of holiness and justice, and that I may deserve to quit this world in the peace of a good conscience, and in the embraces of Thy love. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
O my Lord and Saviour, support me in my last hour by the strong arms of Thy sacraments, and the fragrance of Thy consolations. Let Thy absolving words be said over me, and the holy oil sign and seal me; and let Your own Body be my food, and Thy Blood my sprinkling; and let Thy Mother Mary come to me, and my angel whisper peace to me, and Thy glorious saints and my own dear patrons smile on me, that in and through them all I may die as I desire to live, in Thy Church, in Thy faith, and in Thy love. Amen. My Jesus, mercy.
Grant us, Lord Jesus, always to follow the example of Your holy family, that at the hour of our death Your glorious Virgin Mother with blessed Joseph may come to meet us, and so we may deserve to be received by You into Your everlasting dwelling-place. Amen. The original words... Grant unto us, Lord Jesus, ever to follow the example of Thy holy Family, that in the hour of our death Thy glorious Virgin Mother together with blessed Joseph may come to meet us and we may be worthily received by Thee into everlasting dwellings: Who livest and reignest world without end. Amen.
In the Name of the Most Holy Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Ghost, I, a poor, unhappy sinner, make this solemn declaration before thee, O beloved Angel, who has been given me as a protector by the Divine Majesty: 1. I desire to die in the Faith which the Holy, Roman and Apostolic Church adheres to and defends, in which all the Saints of the New Testament have died. I pray thee, provide that I may not depart out of this life before the Holy Sacraments of that Church have been administered to me. 2. I pray that I may depart from this life under thy holy protection and guidance, and I beseech thee, therefore, to assist me at the hour of my death and to propitiate the Eternal judge, whose Sacred Heart was inflamed with most ardent love for sinners upon the Cross. 3. With my whole heart I long to be made a partaker of the merits of Jesus Christ and His holy Mother Mary, thine exalted Queen, and I pray thee, through the sufferings of Jesus on the Cross, to mitigate the agonies of my death and to move the Queen of Heaven to cast her loving glance upon me, a poor sinner, in that dreadful hour, for my sweetest consolation. O my dearest Guardian Angel! Let my soul be placed in thy charge, and when it has gone forth from the prison of this body, do thou deliver it into the hands of its Creator and Redeemer, that with thee and all the Saints, it may gaze upon Him in the bliss of Heaven, love Him perfectly and find its blessedness in Him throughout eternity. Amen.
Father how I thank You that my citizenship is in heaven, from which I also eagerly wait for the return of my Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ� Help me never to lose the excited anticipation I have when I consider the joy of Your soon return to take Your Body, (the Church), home to be with Yourself forever. Thank You Father �for the seal of the Holy Spirit and the promised inheritance of all the saints, which has been reserved for us in heaven.� May I never lose sight of the joy that awaits us. May I eagerly seek You with all my heart every day of my life �and I pray that I will always choose to live godly in Christ Jesus to Your praise and glory. May I be obedient to the heavenly vision that You have placed within the heart of each of Your children and may I never lose the thrill of its anticipated arrival, but watch eagerly and wait patiently for the vision to come � and though that glorious, �heavenly vision it may tarry� let me never be weary of watching and waiting � this I ask in Jesus name, Amen
My loving heavenly Father, I know in my heart that the time for me to say goodbye to my precious mother is getting very close. I know her time in this world is nearing its close, and so Lord I pray that You will remain so close to her. I love her so much, and it pains me to see her so close to death.Lord, I don�t want to say goodbye, yet it pains me deeply to see her suffer so and slowly fade in strength. I pray that You will give me the courage and grace to face the inevitable. But also help me, Lord, to use whatever time I have left with my dear mother, to make her the time we have left together as special as possible. I do thank You Father for giving me my mother. She has been very special to me in so many ways. She taught and trained me, corrected me and helped me and was always there for me when I needed, even on those occasions when I was not very grateful.Her love for You Lord Jesus is so special and something that I will remember all my life. Thank You that she was the one that taught me about Jesus and how he died on the cross to take the punishment that I deserved, and that He rose again and is coming again to take us to be with Himself in heaven. Thank You, Father, for my mother. Be with her every breath I pray, until You take her to be with Yourself. Thank You. Amen.
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, I accept from Your hands whatever kind of death it may please You to send me this day (night) with all its pains, penalties and sorrows; in reparation for all of my sins, for the souls in Purgatory, for all those who will die today and for Your greater glory. Amen.
Loving Heavenly Father, How I thank You for the life of this dear sister in Christ and for the love she has had for You. You have carried her safely through so many difficulties and have always been the Rock on which her sufficiency has been founded. Loving Lord, as she draws ever closer to the time when she will be welcomed into Your presence, I pray that You would flood her with the joy of the Lord in the inner recesses of her soul and that the beauty of Your perfect peace, which passes understanding, would be a sweet fragrance to her, as You guard her heart and mind, in Christ Jesus.�Keep her Lord, from any pain or fear of the process of dying, knowing that the passing of Your saints is so precious in Your sight. Thank You for her lovely life and the joy and encouragement and hope that she has been to so many of Your children. Hold her closely Lord Jesus, and may she soon be released into Your presence and hear You say, "well done My good and faithful servant." In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.
Dear Lord Jesus, You know that my life is drawing to its close and I thank You, Lord, that You have been with me through every stage and scene of my life. How I praise and thank You that when I grew fearful, You were always there to calm my troubled breast. When I was lost, You came to me and found me and carried me home on Your loving shoulders. Thank You, Lord Jesus, that You have always been my sufficiency. I have stood on that promise where You said, "My grace is sufficient for My strength is made perfect in your weaknesses." Lord, I know that I am soon to come to my heavenly home and I need Your strength and special grace today. Lord, I feel so weak and a little afraid as I know that my life is ebbing away, and although I know that the final outcome is that I will be standing in Your glorious presence, I need Your sufficient grace Lord, Your dying grace to sustain me as I face the final curtain of death. Thank You that in Christ, death has lost its sting and the grave has been robbed of its victory in my life, and the lives of all that trust in Your name. For You are my strength and stay, You are my light and life. Thank You that Your grace, Your dying grace, will carry me home. In Jesus' precious name I pray, Amen.
Heavenly Father, in glorifying Jesus and sending us your Spirit, You open the way to eternal life. May my sharing in this Gift increase my love and make my faith grow stronger. Send Your Spirit to cleanse my life so that the offering of myself to You at Mass may be pleasing to You. May my sharing in the Eucharist, our Bread of Life, bring me eternal life.
Father God, be gracious to me I pray, according to Your loving- kindness. Father, my sins are heavy against me and my soul is troubled for the many wrongs I have done against You, and for the many evil thoughts and unholy attitudes I have allowed to influence my heart and rule my life, for far to long.I have sought to condone my wrongdoings, and ignore the voice of my conscience within, and I ask Your forgiveness for my foolish pride, in ignoring the gentle promptings of Your Holy Spirit.Forgive me I pray, and restore to me the joy of Your salvation, for You have promised that all who truly confess their sins will be forgiven and returned back into a right relationship with You, and cleansed from all unrighteousness.Lord, the sacrifice of my heart is brokenness before You, my soul is truly contrite and my desire is to return into a right relationship with You. I know that the consequences of my wrong choices may remain with me for a long time, but I ask that in Your grace and mercy You would forgive my sins, cleanse my soul and restore me into a right relationship with Yourself, and my heart will rejoice in God my Saviour, in Whose name I pray,Amen.
Dear God,Source of all wisdom,Help me to use my timeAnd my intelligence wisely,As I prepare for exams.Help me to dispose myselfTo listen to your Holy SpiritSo that you, as my loving Spirit,May place me in a state of prayerAnd lead me to understandThat the supreme wisdomIs knowing I am your child.Help me to remain sereneSo that my work may truly reflectThis profound truthMary, Mother of my spiritual life,Guide me in the ways of your Son,So that my work may helpTo transform this world for God's glory. - Author Unknown
Most merciful Jesus, lover of souls, I pray you by the agony of your most sacred heart, and by the sorrows of your Immaculate mother, to wash in your most Precious Blood the sinners of the world who are now in their agony, and who will die today. Heart of Jesus, once in agony, have mercy on the dying. Jesus, Mary and Joseph, I give you my heart and my soul. Assist me in my last agony, and grant that I may breath forth my soul in peace with you. Amen.
Most Merciful Jesus, lover of souls, I pray You, by the agony of Your most Sacred Heart, and by the sorrows of Your Immaculate Mother, to wash in Your Most Precious Blood, the sinners of the world who are now in their agony, and who will die today. Heart of Jesus, once in agony, have mercy on the dying. Amen.
May Christ Who was crucified for your sake free you from excruciating pain. May Christ Who died for you free you from the death that never ends. May Christ the Son of the living God, set you in the ever green loveliness of His Paradise, and may He, the true Shepherd recognize you as one of His own. May you see your Redeemer face to face and standing in His presence forever, may you see with joyful eyes Truth revealed in all its fullness. Amen.
Have mercy, dear Jesus, on all the poor souls in purgatory, and especially for (Mention the name[s] here...) Grant them (him/her) eternal rest, and may perpetual light shine upon them (him/her). Amen.
O gentle Heart of Jesus, ever present in the Blessed Sacrament, ever consumed with burning love for the poor captive souls in Purgatory, have mercy on them. Be not severe in Your judgments, but let some drops of Your Precious Blood fall upon the devouring flames. And, Merciful Saviour, send Your angels to conduct them to a place of refreshment, light and peace. Amen.
Good and gentle Jesus, Whose loving Heart was ever troubled by the sorrows of others, look with pity upon the holy souls in Purgatory. Eternal rest grant unto them, O, Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.
Father, God of all consolation, in Your unending love and mercy for us You turn the darkness of death into the dawn of new life. Through Your Son, Jesus Christ, we ask You to deliver the souls in Purgatory, especially those for whom we now pray... (Mention them here.) Welcome them into Your presence and bless them with eternal light and peace. Raise them up to live forever with all Your saints in the glory of the Resurrection. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
O God, Creator and Redeemer of all the faithful, grant to the souls of our departed loved ones, the remission of all their sins, that by means of our pious supplications, they may obtain the joys of Heaven which they have ever earnestly desire. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Most merciful Father, we commend our departed into Your hands. We are filled with the sure hope that our departed will rise again on the Last Day with all who have died in Christ. We thank You for all the good things You have given during our departed's earthly life. O Father, in Your great mercy, accept our prayer that the Gates of Paradise may be opened for Your servant. In our turn, may we, too, be comforted by the words of faith until we greet Christ in the glory and are united with You and our departed.
O gentle Heart of Jesus, ever present in the Blessed Sacrament, ever consumed with burning love for the poor captive souls in Purgatory, have mercy on them. Be not severe in Your judgments, but let some drops of Your Precious Blood fall upon the devouring flames. And, Merciful Saviour, send Your angels to conduct them to a place of refreshment, light and peace. Amen.
O holy souls in Purgatory, Who are the certain heirs of heaven, Souls most dear to Jesus As the trophies Of his Precious Blood, And to Mary, Mother of Mercy, Obtain for me Through your intercession The grace to lead a holy life, To die a happy death And to attain To the blessedness Of eternity in heaven. Dear Suffering Souls, Who languish in your Prison of pain And long to be delivered In order to praise And glorify God in heaven, By your unfailing pity Help me at this time, [State your intention(s) here...] That I may obtain relief And assistance from God. In gratitude For your intercession I offer to God on your behalf The satisfactory merits Of all my works And sufferings of this day/week/month. (The time that you determine.)
Oh Lord, I have neither words to speak nor the strength to stand and I come to You grief-stricken because of this terrible tragic loss. All I can cry is Abba, Father. All I can ask is, Why? Lord, You know the shocking facts of this tragic death and You know the deep despair I feel as I now have to face the future without this precious person. Lord I feel so shocked, so alone, so abandoned, so helpless, even though I know within my heart that You are there with me, and have Your loving arms all around me. Draw me very close to Yourself at this time Lord I pray. I need You.�Oh Lord, I feel so empty, so hollow, so numb and even afraid of the future. Lord, I don�t know what to do or where to turn, except to look to You and plead that in Your grace, You will help me to get through this and bring me out the other side. Lord, I have no-one but You.�Help me Lord, to come to terms with this tragic death and help me I pray, to face the future with courage. And Lord, although I doubt that You will ever fully answer my question, �why�, yet I pray that You will give me an understanding heart. Help me to come to terms with what has happened. Be my comfort, my strength and my hope in Whom I trust. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.
O Lord Jesus, I adore you, Son of Mary, my Saviour and my Brother, for You are God. I follow You in my thoughts, O first-fruits of our race, as I hope one day by Your grace to follow You in my person into heavenly glory. Until then, do not let me neglect the earthly task which You have given me. Let me labour diligently all my life with a greater appreciation for the present. Let me realize that only by accomplishing true human fulfillment can I attain Divine fulfillment and ascend to You at the completion of my work. Amen.
Hail, sweet Jesus! Praise, honor, and glory be to Thee, O Christ, who of Thine own accord didst embrace death, and, recommending Thyself to Thy heavenly Father, bowing down Thy venerable head, didst yield up Thy spirit. Truly thus giving up Thy life for Thy sheep, Thou hast shown Thyself to be a good shepherd. Thou didst die, O only-begotten Son of God. Thou didst die, O my beloved Saviour, that I might live forever. O how great hope, how great confidence have I reposed in Thy death and Thy Blood! I glorify and praise Thy Holy Name, acknowledging my infinite obligations to Thee. O good Jesus, by Thy bitter death and Passion, give me grace and pardon. Give unto the faithful departed rest and life everlasting. Amen.
O Christ, who for us didst take upon Thyself the yoke of the Cross and of death, so as to drive from us the power of death and to free us at the cost of Thy Blood, have mercy upon me, who am Thy most lowly servant, and grant me pardon for all my sins, and rescue from all evils me who lie prostrate before Thine adorable Cross, and mercifully establish me again in Thy benefits. Amen.
Hail, sweet Jesus! Praise, honor, and glory be to Thee, O Christ, who of Thine own accord didst embrace death, and, recommending Thyself to Thy heavenly Father, bowing down Thy venerable head, didst yield up Thy spirit. Truly thus giving up Thy life for Thy sheep, Thou hast shown Thyself to be a good shepherd. Thou didst die, O only-begotten Son of God. Thou didst die, O my beloved Saviour, that I might live forever. O how great hope, how great confidence have I reposed in Thy death and Thy Blood! I glorify and praise Thy Holy Name, acknowledging my infinite obligations to Thee. O good Jesus, by Thy bitter death and Passion, give me grace and pardon. Give unto the faithful departed rest and life everlasting. Amen.
Heavenly Father, I have fallen in and out of love with so many people and yet in my heart, I know that You have created us to love and to be loved, with a deep and lasting love that is a mirror of the depth of love that Christ has for the Church. Father, You have demonstrated to us, through the Lord Jesus Christ, the tremendous depth of love that You desire in each of Your children, a love that flows from You to us, a love that should flow through us to others.Develop in me the depth of love that loves as Christ loved. And Lord, I pray that I may be permitted to share that love with a true and lasting soul-mate. Father, I have fallen in and out of love before, but I pray that I may develop a new and extraordinary depth of love that comes only through You, so that at the right time You would bring into my life that kindred-sprit and soul-mate, whose love for me is only exceeded by their love of You. I ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, Who loved me, and gave His life for me.Amen.
Most loving Jesus, I humbly beseech Thee that Thou wouldst Thyself offer to Thine eternal Father, on behalf of the Holy Souls in Purgatory, Thy Most Precious Blood, which poured forth from the Sacred Wounds of Thine adorable Body, together with Thine agony and death. And do thou likewise, O sorrowful Virgin Mary, present unto the Heavenly Father, together with the dolorous passion of thy dear Son, thine own sighs and tears, and all the sorrows thou didst suffer in His suffering, in order that, through the merits of the same, refreshment may be granted to the souls now suffering in the fiery torments of Purgatory, so that, being delivered from that painful prison, they may be clothed with glory in Heaven, there to sing the mercies of God for ever and ever. Amen. Absolve, O Lord, the souls of all the faithful departed from every bond of sin, that by Thy gracious assistance they may deserve to escape the judgement of vengeance and enjoy the blessedness of everlasting light. Amen.
My Lord Jesus Christ, through that bittnerness which Thou didst suffer on the Cross, when Thy Blessed soul was separated from Thy sacred Body, have pity on my sinful soul, when it shall depart from my miserable body, and shall enter into eternity.
Heavenly Father, I come to You knowing that I have to pick up the pieces of my life after this devastating blow, which has left me shocked and grieving. Lord, I don�t understand why this sudden death had to happen. But Lord, I am looking to You and trusting You to see me through this time of deep and bitter sadness and loss. Lord, I think that the hardest thing is that we never were able to say, �good-bye� properly, There were many things that were left unsaid between us and this has left a deep sadness within my soul. I feel as if my bones are crying out and my breath seems to remain as a lump in my centre of my body. A heaviness seems to weigh me down. But Lord, I know that Your grace is sufficient for Your strength is made perfect in my weakness. Lord, I claim that strength now as I confess my own insufficiency and weakness. Lord, I ask You to be with me and to help me simply, let go. I know Lord, that one day we will certainly meet again, for we are both Your children. Help me to see this as a short-lived period of separation which will one day blossom on a most glorious reunion, when You will wipe away every tear from my our eyes, and we will both stand before You in our heavenly home. Lord, I know that there are bound to be many times when memories and sadness will sweep over my heart, but into Your hands I commit my heart and soul and body, praying that You will never leave me nor forsake me, as You have promised. Thank You, Lord. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Queen of heaven, rejoice. Alleluia. The Son whom you were privileged to bear, Alleluia, has risen as he said, Alleluia. Pray to God for us, Alleluia. Rejoice and be glad, Virgin Mary, Alleluia. For the Lord has truly risen, Alleluia. O God, it was by the Resurrection of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, that you brought joy to the world. Grant that through the intercession of the Virgin Mary, his Mother, we may attain the joy of eternal life. Through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Immaculate Virgin, Mother of Jesus and our Mother, we believe in your triumphant assumption into heaven where the angels and saints acclaim you as Queen. We join them in praising you and bless the Lord who raised you above all creatures. With them we offer you our devotion and love. We are confident that you watch over our daily efforts and needs, and we take comfort from the faith in the coming resurrection. We look to you, our life, our sweetness, and our hope. After this earthly life, show us Jesus, the blest fruit of your womb, O kind, O loving, O sweet virgin Mary.
Dear Heavenly Father, at times I become quite fearful about the prospect of death and dying and Lord, I pray that You would help me to overcome this fear and enable me to see death from a heavenly perspective.I know Lord, that it says in Scripture that the death of Your saints is very precious to You and that it is better to be with You in heaven. I also thank You for Your promise that death has lost its sting and that the grave has lost its victory, through the glorious resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, for which I praise and thank You.Father, I do thank You that You are my caring Shepherd and that even when I have to walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I do not need to fear, knowing You are with me every step of the way, to comfort and support.Help me not to fear but rather, may I rest my soul in You and trust that in all things, even in death, You will fulfil Your promise to be with me always and to carry me through, to the end.In Jesus' name I pray,Amen.
O Blessed Joseph, you gave your last breath in the loving embrace of Jesus and Mary. When the seal of death shall close my life, come with Jesus and Mary to aid me. Obtain for me this solace for that hour - to die with their holy arms around me. Jesus, Mary and Joseph, I commend my soul, living and dying, into your sacred arms. Amen.
I ardently beseech thee, dear Saint Therese, to obtain from Almighty God this grace, that with Mary and Joseph at my side I may die a peaceful and holy death strengthened by the sacraments of the Church and entirely resigned to God's will. May my last words on earth be the dying prayer thou didst utter: "My God...I love Thee!" Amen. St. Therese pray for me. St. Therese zealous for souls, pray for me. St. Therese curing bodily ills, pray for me. St. Therese always answering prayers, pray for me. St. Therese leading souls back to God, pray for me. St. Therese fulfilling thy promises, pray for me. St. Therese showering roses from Heaven, pray for me. St. Therese wonderworker of our time, pray for me. May God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit be ever glorified through thee, Saint Therese of the Child Jesus.
O Mary, conceived without stain, pray for us who fly thee. Refuge of sinners, Mother of those who are in their agony, leave us not in the hour of our death, but obtain for us perfect sorrow, sincere contrition, remission of our sins, a worthy reception of the most holy Viaticum, the strengthening of the Sacrament of Extreme Unction, so that we may be able to stand with safety before the throne of the just but merciful Judge, our God and our Redeemer. Amen.
O Mary, thou who desirest so much to see Jesus loved, if thou love me, this is the favour which I ask of thee, to obtain for me a great love of Jesus Christ. Thou obtainest from Thy Son whatever pleases thee; pray, then, for me, and console me. Obtain for me a great love towards thee, who, of all creatures, art the most loving and beloved of God. And through that grief which thou didst suffer on Calvary, when thou beheldest Jesus expire on the Cross, obtain for me a happy death, that by loving Jesus and thee, my Mother, I may come to love thee forever in heaven.
O Mary, thou who desirest so much to see Jesus loved, if thou love me, this is the favour which I ask of thee, to obtain for me a great love of Jesus Christ. Thou obtainest from Thy Son whatever pleases thee; pray, then, for me, and console me. Obtain for me a great love towards thee, who, of all creatures, art the most loving and beloved of God. And through that grief which thou didst suffer on Calvary, when thou beheldest Jesus expire on the Cross, obtain for me a happy death, that by loving Jesus and thee, my Mother, I may come to love thee forever in heaven.
Prayer for Sunday O Lord God Almighty, I pray Thee, by the Precious Blood which Thy Divine Son Jesus shed in the garden, deliver the souls in Purgatory and especially that soul amongst them all which is most destitute of spiritual aid; and vouchsafe to bring it to Thy glory, there to praise and bless Thee forever. Amen. Our Father... Hail Mary.. Eternal rest give unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. Amen. Prayer for Monday O Lord God Almighty, I pray Thee by the Precious Blood which Thy Divine Son Jesus shed in His cruel scourging, deliver the souls in Purgatory, and especially that soul amongst them all, which is nearest to its entrance into Thy glory; so it may forthwith begin to praise and bless Thee forever. Amen. Our Father... Hail Mary... Eternal rest give unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. Amen. Prayer for Tuesday O Lord God Almighty, I pray Thee by the Precious Blood which Thy Divine Son Jesus shed in His bitter crowning with thorns, deliver the souls in Purgatory, and in particular that one amongst them all which would be the last to depart out of those pains, that it may come to praise Thee in Thy glory and bless Thee forever. Amen. Our Father... Hail Mary... Eternal rest give unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. Amen. Prayer for Wednesday O Lord God Almighty, I pray Thee by the Precious Blood which Thy Divine Son Jesus shed in the streets of Jerusalem, when He carried the Cross upon His sacred shoulders, deliver the souls in Purgatory, and especially that soul which is richest in merits before Thee; so that it may magnify Thee and bless Thee forever. Amen. O Lord God Almighty, I pray Thee by the Precious Blood which Thy Divine Son Jesus shed in His bitter crowning with thorns, deliver the souls in Purgatory, and in particular that one amongst them all which would be the last to depart out of those pains, that it may come to praise Thee in Thy glory and bless Thee forever. Amen. Our Father... Hail Mary... Eternal rest give unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. Amen. Prayer for Thursday O Lord God Almighty, I pray Thee, by the Precious Body and Blood of They Divine Son, which He gave with His own hands upon the eve of His Passion to His beloved Apostles, and which He left to His whole Church to be a perpetual sacrifice, deliver the souls in Purgatory, and especially that one which was most devoted to this mystery of infinite love, that it may ever praise Thee for Thy love, in eternal glory. Amen. O Lord God Almighty, I pray Thee by the Precious Blood which Thy Divine Son Jesus shed in His bitter crowning with thorns, deliver the souls in Purgatory, and in particular that one amongst them all which would be the last to depart out of those pains, that it may come to praise Thee in Thy glory and bless Thee forever. Amen. Our Father... Hail Mary... Eternal rest give unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. Amen. Prayer for Friday O Lord God Almighty, I pray Thee, by the Precious Blood which Thy Divine Son Jesus shed on this day upon the wood of the Cross, especially from His most sacred hands and feet, deliver the souls in Purgatory, and in particular that soul for which I am most bound to pray; that no neglect of mine may hinder it from praising Thee in Thy glory and blessing Thee forever. Amen. O Lord God Almighty, I pray Thee by the Precious Blood which Thy Divine Son Jesus shed in His bitter crowning with thorns, deliver the souls in Purgatory, and in particular that one amongst them all which would be the last to depart out of those pains, that it may come to praise Thee in Thy glory and bless Thee forever. Amen. Our Father... Hail Mary... Eternal rest give unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. Amen. Prayer for Saturday O Lord God Almighty, I beseech Thee by the Precious Blood which gushed forth from they side of Thy Divine Son Jesus, in the sight and to the extreme pain of His most holy Mother, deliver the souls in purgatory, and especially that one which was the most devoted to her; that it may soon attain unto Thy glory, there to praise Thee, world without end. Amen. Our Father... Hail Mary... Eternal rest give unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. Amen.
Dear Lord Jesus, You were the One who healed all manner of sickness and diseases when You walked on the shores of Galilee. I come to You today to ask for Your healing touch in every area of my life, for I am weary in body, mind and spirit. My health is failing and I am not even sure what is wrong with me, except that I need Your touch on my life more that I have ever needed before. Strengthen me in spirit, I pray that You renew my heart with Your healing touch and refresh me in body, soul and spirit. Thank You, Jesus, Amen. �Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely. And may your spirit, soul, and body be kept sound and blameless for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.� (1 Thessalonians 5:23)
Lord, I come before you today in need of your healing hand. In you all things are possible. Hold my heart within yours, and renew my mind, body, and soul. I am lost, but I am singing. You gave us life, and you also give us the gift of infinite joy. Give me the strength to move forward on the path you've laid out for me. Guide me towards better health, and give me the wisdom to identify those you've placed around me to help me get better. In your name I pray, Amen.
Lord God of Hope, I come to You today in deepest grief and with such sadness of heart at the sudden death of such a beloved friend, who was snatched away from us, in such a tragic way. Lord, I know that our times are in Your hands, but the shock and sadness that the life of this precious person, whom we all love so dearly, was cut short in a so distressing way, is filling all our hearts with deep pain and sorrow. Be our comfort in this time of loss, and uphold all that are in pain today, knowing that You are our God of comfort and the Great Comforter Who comforts all that are hurting. Be especially close to the family and those that were nearest and dearest. Give them Your peace and assurance that You are with them throughout all their pain, and pour the light of Your love into their hurting hearts. In Jesus' name,�Amen.
Soul of Christ, santify me. Body of Christ, save me. Blood of Christ, inebriate me. Water from the side of Christ, wash me. Passion of Christ, strengthen me. O good Jesus, hear me. Within your wounds, hide me. Never let me be separated from you. From the malignant enemy, defend me. At the hour of death, call me; and bid me come to you. That with your saints I may praise you forever and ever. Amen.
What a prospect, indeed! Thank You, Father, for the eternal victory of Jesus Christ. I worship You now and long for that day of completion. Amen.
My children, do you know that the Earth And all that dwells therein Is but a reflection of the Kingdom of the Heavenly Father? And as you are suckled and comforted By your mother when a child, But you go to join your father in the fields When you grow up, So do the Angels of the Earthly Mother Guide your steps Toward him who is your Father, And all his holy Angels, That you may know your true home And become true Sons of God. While we are children, We will see the rays of the sun, But not the Power which created it; While we are children, We will hear the sounds of the flowing brook, But not the Love which created it; While we are children, We will see the stars, But not the hand which scatters them Through the sky, As the farmer scatters the seed. Only through the Communions With the Angels of the Heavenly Father, Will we learn to see the unseen, To hear that which cannot be heard, And to speak the unspoken word. Prayers for sick children Bring Healing to Our Child Lord, you love our child as You love all children, Bring healing to our child who is not well. Stay by his side and comfort him through this trying time. Keep us ever mindful of Your loving presence Bless us with Your powerful healing and comfort us also. Thank You for hearing our prayer!
O most merciful Lord Jesus, by Thine agony and sweat of Blood, by Thy precious death, deliver us, we beseech Thee, from a sudden and unprovided death. O most kind Lord Jesus, by Thy most sharp and ignominious scourging and crowning with thorns, by Thy holy Cross and bitter Passion, by Thy loving-kindness, we humbly pray that Thou wouldst not suffer us to die unprovided with Thy holy Sacraments. O dearly beloved Lord Jesus, by all Thy labors and sorrows, by Thy Precious Blood and sacred Wounds, by those Thy last words on the Cross: "My God, my God, why hast Thou forsaken Me?" and those others: "Father, into Thy hands I commend My spirit," we most earnestly beseech Thee to deliver us from a sudden death. Grant us, we pray, room for repentance; grant us a happy passing in Thy grace, that so we may be able to love Thee, praise Thee and bless Thee forever. Amen.
O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee; O refuge of sinners, Mother of the dying, forsake us not at the hour of our death; obtain for us the grace of perfect sorrow, sincere contrition, the pardon and remission of our sins, a worthy receiving of the holy Viaticum, and the comfort of the Sacrament of Extreme Unction, in order that we may appear with greater security before the throne of the just but merciful Judge, our God and our Redeemer. Amen.
(Traditional prayer said by the priest over a dying person.) Go forth, O Christian soul, from this world, in the name of God the Father Almighty, who created thee; in the name of Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, who suffered for thee; in the name of the Holy Spirit, who was poured forth upon thee; in the name of the glorious and ever blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God; in the name of St. Joseph, chaste Spouse of the same Virgin; in the name of the Angels and Archangels; in the name of the Thrones and Dominations; in the name of the Principalities and Powers; in the name of the heavenly Forces, Cherubim and Seraphim; in the name of the Patriarchs and Prophets; in the name of the holy Apostles and Evangelists; in the name of the holy Martyrs and Confessors; in the name of the holy Monks and Hermits; in the name of the holy Virgins and of all the Saints of God: may they place be this day in peace, and thine abode in holy Sion. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. O merciful and gracious God, O God, according to the multitude of Thy mercies Thou blotteth out the sins of such as repent, and graciously remit the guilt of their past offenses, mercifully regard this Thy servant (handmaid) N.____ and grant him (her) a full discharge from all his (her) sins, who with a contrite heart most earnestly begs it of Thee. Renew, O merciful Father, whatever has been vitiated in him (her) by human frailty, or by the frauds and deceits of the enemy: and associate him (her) as a member of redemption to the unity of the body of the Church. Have compassion, Lord, on his (her) sighs, have compassion on his (her) tears; and admit him (her), who has no hope but in Thy mercy, to the sacrament of Thy reconciliation. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. I commend you, dear Brother (Sister), to the almighty God, and consign you to the care of Him, whose creature you are, that, when you shall have paid the debt of all mankind by death, you may return to thy Maker, Who formed you from the dust of the earth. When, therefore, your soul shall depart from your body, may the resplendent multitude of the angels meet you: may the court of the apostles receive you: may the triumphant army of glorious martyrs come out to welcome you: may the splendid company of confessors clad in their white robes encompass you: may the choir of joyful virgins reeceive you: and may you meet with a blessed repose in the bosom of the patriarchs. May St. Joseph, the most sweet Patron of the dying, comfort you with a great hope. May Mary, the holy Mother of God, lovingly cast upon you her eyes of mercy. May Jesus Christ appear to you with a mild and joyful countenance, and appoint you a place among those who are to stand before Him for ever. May you be a stranger to all that is punished with darkness, chastised with flames, and condemned to torments. May the most wicked enemy, with all his evil spirits, be forced to give way: may he tremble at your approach in the company of angels, and with confusion fly away into the vast chaos of eternal night. Let God arise and His enemies be dispersed, and let them that hate Him fly before His Face, let themm vanish like smoke; and as wax that melts before the fire, so let sinners perish in the sight of God; but may the just rejoice and be happy in His presence. May then all the legions of Hell be connfounded and put to shame; and may none of the ministers of Satan dare to stop you in your way. May Christ deliver you from torments, Who was crucified for you. May He deliver you from eternal death, Who vouchsafed to die for you. May Jesus Christ the Son of the living God place you in the ever-verdant lawns of His Paradise; and may He, the true Shepherd, acknowledge you for one of His flock. May He absolve you from all your sins, and place you at His right hand in the midst of His elect. May you see your Redeemer face to face, and standing always in His presence, behold with happy eyes the most clear Truth. And may you be placed among the company of the blessed and enjoy the sweetness of the contemplation of your God for ever. Amen. Receive, Lord, Thy servant (handmaid) into the place of salvation, which he (she) hopes to obtain through Thy mercy. R. Amen. Deliver, Lord, the soul of Thy servant (handmaid) from all danger of Hell; and from all pain and tribulation. R. Amen. Deliver, Lord, the soul of Thy servant (handmaid) as Thou didst deliver Enoch and Elias from the common death of the world. R. Amen. Deliver, Lord, the soul of Thy servant (handmaid), as Thou didst deliver Abraham from the midst of the Chaldeans. R. Amen. Deliver, Lord, the soul of Thy servant (handmaid), as Thou didst deliver Job from all his afflictions. R. Amen. Deliver, Lord, the soul of Thy servant (handmaid), as Thou didst deliver Isaac from being sacrificed by his father. R. Amen. Deliver, Lord, the soul of Thy servant (handmaid), as Thou didst deliver Lot from being destroyed in the flames of Sodom. R. Amen. Deliver, Lord, the soul of Thy servant (handmaid), as Thou didst deliver Moses from the hands of the Pharaoh, King of Egypt. R. Amen. Deliver, Lord, the soul of Thy servant, as Thou didst deliver the three children from the fiery furnace, and from the hands of an unmerciful king. R. Amen. Deliver, Lord, the soul of Thy servant (handmaid), as Thou didst deliver Susanna from her false accusers. R. Amen. Deliver, Lord, the soul of Thy servant (handmaid), as Thou didst deliver David from the hands of Saul and Goliath. R. Amen. Deliver, Lord, the soul of Thy servant (handmaid), as Thou didst deliver Peter and Paul out of prison. R. Amen. And as Thou didst deliver that blessed virgin and martyr, Saint Thecla, from three most cruel torments, so be pleased to deliver the soul of this Thy servant, and bring it to the participation of Thy Heavenly joys. R. Amen. We commend to Thee, Lord, the soul of Thy servant (handmaid) N.____, and we pray Thee, Lord Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world, that as in mercy to him (her) Thou becamest man, so now Thou would be pleased to admit him (her) to the bosom of Thy patriarchs. Remember, Lord, he (she) is Thy creature, not made by strange gods, but by Thee, the only living and true God; for there is no other but Thee, and none can equal Thy work. Let his (her) soul rejoice in Thy presence, and remember not his (her) former iniquities and excesses, which he (she) has fallen into, through the violence of passion and the corruption of his (her) nature. For although he (she) has sinned, yet he (she) has always firmly believed in the Father, Son and Holy Ghost; he (she) has had a zeal for Thy honour, and faithfully adored Thee as his (her) God, and Creator of all things. Remember not, Lord, we pray Thee, the sins of his (her) youth, and his (her) ignorances; but according to Thy great mercy, be mindful of him (her) in Thy Heavenly glory. Let the heavens be opened to him (her), and the angels rejoice with him (her). Let the archangel St. Michael, whom Thou didst appoint the chief of the heavenly host, conduct him (her). Let the holy angels come out to meet him (her), and carry him (her) to the city of heavenly Jerusalem. Let blessed Peter the apostle, to whom God gave the Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven, receive him (her). Let St. Paul the apostle, who was a vessel of election, assist him (her). Let St. John the beloved disciple, to whom the secrets of Heaven were revealed, intercede for him (her). Let all the holy apostless, who received from Jesus Christ the power of binding and loosing, pray for him (her). Let all the saints and elect of God, who in this world have suffered torments in the name of Christ, intercede for him (her); that being freed from the prison of his (her) body, he (she) may be admitted into the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ, Who with Thee and the Holy Ghost, lives and reigns, world without end. Amen. Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary May Mary the most merciful Virgin Mother of God, kindest comforter of them that mourn, commend to her Son the soul od this His servant (handmaid), that through her maternal intercession, he (she) may overcome the dread of death and, with her as guide, joyfully reach his (her) longed-for home in the heavenly fatherland. R. Amen. Prayer to St. Joseph To thee I have recourse, St. Joseph, Patron of the dying; and to thee, at whose blessed death watchfully assisted Jesus and Mary, by both these dearest pledges I earnestly recommend the soul of this servant (handmaid) in the sufferings of his (her) last agony, that he (she) may by your protection be delivered from the snares of the devil and from eternal death, and may merit to attain everlasting joy. Through the same Christ our Lord. R. Amen.
Majestic Queen of Heaven and Mistress of the Angels, thou didst receive from God the power and commission to crush the head of Satan; wherefore we humbly beseech thee, send forth the legions of heaven, that, under thy command, they may seek out all evil spirits, engage them everywhere in battle, curb their insolence, and hurl them back into the pit of hell. "Who is like unto God?" O good and tender Mother, thou shalt ever be our hope and the object of our love. O Mother of God, send forth the holy Angels to defend me and drive far from me the cruel foe. Holy Angels and Archangels, defend us and keep us.
O Queen of heaven, rejoice, Alleluia; For He whom thou didst deserve to bear, Alleluia; Is risen again as He said, Alleluia. Pray for us to God, Alleluia. V. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, Alleluia. R. Because our Lord is truly risen, Alleluia. Let us pray. O God, who by the Resurrection of Thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ didst deign to give joy to the world: grant we beseech Thee, that through His Mother, the Virgin Mary, we may obtain the joys of everlasting life. Through the same Christ our Lord. R. Amen.
My God I offer Thee all the Masses which are being celebrated today throughout the whole world, for sinners who are in their agony and who are to die this day. May the Precious Blood of Jesus, their Redeemer, obtain mercy for them. Amen.
Dear Lord Jesus, You are the great and good Shepherd of the sheep, Who tends to each one of Your children with gentleness and love. Lord, we lift up all those who are facing death today, and ask that in Your love, You would carry them on Your shoulders as they make their way through the valley of the shadow of death. May they fear no evil, knowing that You are with them to comfort them. You are there to carry them in Your arms and to soon take them to be with Yourself forever. Take away all fear and dread of the unknown, and give them Your perfect peace in their heart as they rest in Your love. We ask this in the name of Jesus, Amen.
Lord Jesus Christ, who willest that no man should perish, and to whom petition is never made without the hope of mercy, for Thou saidst with Thine own holy and blessed lips: "All things whatsoever ye shall ask in My name, shall be done unto you"; I beg of Thee, O Lord, for Thy holy Name's sake, to grant me at the hour of my death full consciousness and the power of speech, sincere contrition for my sins, true faith, firm hope and perfect charity, that I may be able to say unto Thee with a clean heart: Thou has redeemed me, O God of truth, who art blessed for ever and ever. Amen.
