Category: Prayer

Formula of Consecration to the Sacred Heart Missing on The Holy See’s Website vatican.va

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The Formula of Consecration to the Sacred Heart which was included in the 1899 encyclical Annum Sacrum issued by Leo XIII as he consecrated the entire world to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and mentioned in paragraphs 2. and 14. in the said encyclical, is not on the Holy See’s website vatican.va nor is there a link to it in the 1999 Letter of John Paul II on the 100th Anniversary of the Consecration of the Human Race to the Divine Heart of Jesus.
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This is the Formula of Consecration

Most sweet Jesus, Redeemer of the human race, look down upon us humbly prostrate before Thine altar. We are Thine, and Thine we wish to be; but, to be more surely united with Thee, behold each one of us freely consecrates himself today to Thy most Sacred Heart.
Many indeed have never known Thee; many too, despising Thy precepts, have rejected Thee. Have mercy on them all, most merciful Jesus, and draw them to Thy sacred Heart. Be Thou King, O Lord, not only of the faithful who have never forsaken Thee, but also of the prodigal children who have abandoned Thee; grant that they may quickly return to Thy Father’s house lest they die of wretchedness and hunger.
Be Thou King of those who are deceived by erroneous opinions, or whom discord keeps aloof, and call them back to the harbor of truth and unity of faith, so that there may be but one flock and one Shepherd.
Be Thou King of all those who are still involved in the darkness of idolatry or of Islamism, and refuse not to draw them into the light and kingdom of God. Turn Thine eyes of mercy towards the children of the race, once Thy chosen people: of old they called down upon themselves the Blood of the Savior; may it now descend upon them a laver of redemption and of life.
Grant, O Lord, to Thy Church assurance of freedom and immunity from harm; give peace and order to all nations, and make the earth resound from pole to pole with one cry: “Praise be to the divine Heart that wrought our salvation; to it be glory and honor for ever.” Amen. – Source.

Prayer of Consecration to the Sacred Heart by Pope Leo XIII |CNA renders the sentence which contains the words in bold as:

Be you king also of all those who sit in the ancient superstition of the Gentiles, and refuse not you to deliver them out of darkness into the light and kingdom of God.

Prayer for the Synod on the Family

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I ask you, please, to not neglect your prayer. All of us – the Pope, Cardinals, Bishops, priests, religious, lay faithful – we are all called to pray for the Synod. There is need of this, not of chatter! I also invite those who feel far away, or who are not accustomed to do so, to pray. This prayer for the Synod on the Family is for the good of everyone. – Pope Francis, Pope calls for renewed prayers for Synod on the Family | Vatican Radio.

Jesus, Mary and Joseph,
In you we contemplate
The splendour of true love,
We turn to you with confidence.
Holy Family of Nazareth,
Make our families, also,
Places of communion and cenacles of prayer,
Authentic schools of the Gospel,
And little domestic Churches.
Holy Family of Nazareth
May our families never more experience
Violence, isolation, and division:
May anyone who was wounded or scandalized
Rapidly experience consolation and healing.
Holy Family of Nazareth,
May the upcoming Synod of Bishops
Re-awaken in all an awareness
Of the sacred character and inviolability of the family,
Its beauty in the project of God.
Jesus, Mary and Joseph,
Hear and answer our prayer. Amen.
(Unofficial translation)

Good children listen with profound respect to even the simplest advice of the common Father and try sincerely to put it into practice. – In Conversation with God, 68.3, Francis Fernandez, Fourth Sunday of Easter, THE GOOD SHEPHERD. LOVE FOR THE POPE

Thirty Days Prayer to St. Joseph

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The Carpenter by Frances Hook
The Carpenter by Frances Hook

Thirty Days Prayer to St. Joseph

For Any Special Intention

IN HONOR OF THE 30 YEARS HE SPENT WITH JESUS AND MARY

(May be said during any 30 days of the year)

Ever blessed and glorious Joseph, kind and loving father, and helpful friend of all in sorrow! You are the good father and protector of orphans, the defender of the defenseless, the patron of those in need and sorrow. Look kindly on my request. My sins have drawn down on me the just displeasure of my God, and so I am surrounded with unhappiness. To you, loving guardian of the Family of Nazareth, do I go for help and protection.

[…]

O good father Joseph! I beg you, by all your sufferings, sorrows, and joys, to hear me and obtain for me what I ask.

(Here name your petitions or think of them)

Obtain for all those who have asked my prayers everything that is useful to them in the plan of God. Finally, my dear patron and father, be with me and all who are dear to me in our last moments, that we may eternally sing the praises of

JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH.

“A blameless life, 

St. Joseph,

may we lead,

by your kind patronage

from danger freed.”

The Fate of Nations Forgetful of God

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Psalm 9 Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (RSVCE)

God’s Power and Justice

To the choirmaster: according to Muthlabben. A Psalm of David.

15 The nations have sunk in the pit which they made; in the net which they hid has their own foot been caught.16 The Lord has made himself known, he has executed judgment; the wicked are snared in the work of their own hands. Higgaion. Selah

17 The wicked shall depart to Sheol, all the nations that forget God.

18 For the needy shall not always be forgotten, and the hope of the poor shall not perish for ever.

19 Arise, O Lord! Let not man prevail; let the nations be judged before thee! 20 Put them in fear, O Lord! Let the nations know that they are but men! Selah

 

REGINA CÆLI

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REGINA CÆLI (for Easter Time) By Gregory V (+998)
V. Regína cæli lætáre. Allelúia.
R. Quia quem meruísti portáre. Allelúia.
V. Resurréxit, sicut dixit. Allelúia.
R. Ora pro nobis Deum. Allelúia.
V. Gaude et lætáre, Virgo María. Allelúia.
R. Quia surréxit Dóminus vere. Allelúia.
Orémus.
Deus, qui per resurrectiónem Fílii tui Dómini nostri Iesu Christi mundum lætificáre dignátus es: præsta, quæsumus; ut per eius Genetrícem Vírginem Maríam perpétuæ capiámus gáudia vitæ. Per Christum Dóminum nostrum.
R. Amen.

V. O Queen of heaven, rejoice! Alleluia.
R. For whom you did merit to bear, Alleluia.
V. Has risen as he said, Alleluia.
R. Pray for us to God, Alleluia.
V. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, Alleluia.
R. For the Lord has risen indeed, Alleluia.
Lets us pray:
God our Father, you give joy to the world by the resurrection of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Through the prayers of his mother, the Virgin Mary, bring us to the happiness of eternal life. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
R. Amen.

Regina Coeli con Benedetto XVI – YouTube