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May 20, 2024
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May 21st Holy Spirit Novena |
The Novena Rosary
Mysteries |
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Consecration Prayer for Peace
I consecrate Russia and the Ukraine to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
I further consecrate the priests, the Church and the world to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary.
I do this in the name of Jesus in as far as I am able, united to the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, praying to the Father, in the Holy Spirit, with all the angels and saints and the souls in purgatory through the powerful intercession of Mary, Queen of Peace. Amen.
I further consecrate myself, all members of my family and ask the Holy Spirit to fill us. I spread the Blood of Jesus on all above, I cast the devil into hell away from all of us and consecrate all persons, in as far as I am able, to the Sacred Heart and Immaculate Heart.
Prayer for Grace for Election and our Country
Dear Father united to Jesus in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, the Sacrifice of Calvary sacramentally made present, celebrated around the world, in the Holy Spirit. We offer up all we do united to the Mass. We unite in one mind and one heart as members of the mystical body of Christ, with Christ our head in the pure and holy Hearts of Jesus and Mary, through the powerful intercession of Mary with all the angels and saints and souls in purgatory, and we beg for the saving grace, for our country, the United States. Please help us. We further pray for unity to always do the will of God in love. We spread the Blood of Jesus on the leaders and people of the United States and cast the devil into hell. We consecrate our country to the Sacred Heart and Immaculate Heart and all our dioceses, and beg for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit. God help us. We pray for our families, the priests, the Church and the world. In the Name of Jesus please hear us, we pray. We pray for our president and leaders. We pray that we are united as one nation under God to work together in love as God wants. We pray for the upcoming election.
May 14, 2024
R. Dear Holy Spirit come to me, possess
my soul, I love You, Holy Spirit.
When I am weak, I am strong in You.
Outpour Your precious love to me. Amen.
I love You, God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Dear Holy Spirit infuse in my intellect
wisdom, knowledge and understanding.
Counsel me Holy Spirit from the mind of
God.
Help me, dear Holy Spirit to know the loving
embrace of God all the days of my life.
I turn to You. Amen.
When I find doing God's desire for my life
difficult give me the gift of fortitude, dear
Holy Spirit.
Sanctify my heart to act purely for the
honor and glory of God.
I may be willing, but I need Your gift to
give me courage to act as You desire.
Help me to know and love the heavenly
Father's will for me and to do it in love
for the honor and glory of God.
Help me to always put God first in my life,
in love for God in my heart.
Help me to walk realizing, I am the creature,
God is the Creator.
Help me to be patient and strong and
persevere in my life until I rest with Thee
forever in heaven.
Please Holy Spirit give me the gift of fear
of God that I do not offend you in sins
of unloving ways against God.
You are so good and deserving of all my
love.
I worship You and love You -
Help my interior disposition at Mass to be
that of purity in pleasing the Heavenly
Father, in my offering united to Jesus in
the Mass.
Dear Holy Spirit please help me in the gift
of piety to do that which please my Heavenly
Father with the tenderness as His little child.
Thank you God for all You give to me.
I pray this "All for the honor and Glory of
God". Amen.
Matthew 22: 36-40
'Master, which is the greatest commandment of the Law?' Jesus said to him, 'You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and the first commandment. The second resembles it: You must love your neighbour as yourself. On these two commandments hang the whole Law, and the Prophets too.'
Dear Holy Spirit, strengthen our will and
move like a Divine breath in our soul, to
be docile sons and daughters of our
Heavenly Father. Amen.
Alleluia.
Morning Offering
Dear Father,
I offer up all I do all day united to Jesus
in the Mass, in the Holy Spirit, through
the powerful intercession of Mary, our
spiritual Mother, with all the angels and
saints, and the souls in purgatory, for
the priest, the Church, and the world.
We love You God so much.
We thank You and adore You and
petition You for our needs. Amen.
February 13, 2024
R. Do you feel the presence of the
Father, Son and Holy Spirit?
The Father, has a plan for us.
God wants this relationship with us.
We are here to grow in our intimacy
with God.
In this Lent we can spend time
alone with God and think of the
presence of the Father, Son and
Holy Spirit in our heart.
Jesus: Be alone with Me, close
your eyes, think of the presence of
God, All three Persons, dwelling in
your heart.
Meditate, empty your mind, think
only of the presence of God. Make
a spiritual communion, now.
Take time, be alone with Me.
Everyday during Lent, morning and
night, empty your mind, make a
spiritual communion, think of God's
presence with you, close your eyes,
be alone with Me.
This will help you to grow in God's
presence all day, the more you do
this, all thru Lent.
I went into the desert to pray for
40 days and be with My Father,
practice this every day during Lent.
Being alone with God. Knowing
My presence!!!!
March 10, 2024
Novena to St. Joseph, Patron and Father (2024)
Begins March 11, 2024 - March 19, 2024
Dear Saint Joseph,
I turn to you, you who cared and
protected the child Jesus and the
Virgin Mary.
You taught men and women, the
love of God by your example in life,
and by your faithfulness of living
your calling in greatest commitment
and love.
You loved Mary and Jesus with the
most gentle, bonds of love.
You showed us how you
lived in loving conformity to the
Heavenly Father's will.
You guided Jesus and Mary's precious
lives with the Holy Spirit, Spouse of
the Virgin Mother of God.
Protect us and our family this day and
every day of our lives, like
you did the Holy Family of Nazareth.
We seek your powerful intercession.
How intimately you knew and loved
Jesus and Mary. You were so close to
them. You showed us love.
Your heart was pure and gentle and
yet you were strong in being their
manly protector on earth, intercede
for us to depend more and more on
God for all our needs, for when we
are weak we are strong in God.
St. Joseph please intercede for a
peaceful and holy death for us and
our sick loved ones.
Amen.
St. Joseph help us now in this nine
day novena to you.
Amen.
March 23, 2024
Prayer for Sick and Caregivers at Home
R. Dear God,
I pray Heavenly Father with all my heart,
in the Name of Jesus, united to the Holy
Sacrifice of the Mass, in the Holy Spirit,
with all the angels and saints and souls
in purgatory, through the powerful
intercession of Our Lady of Clearwater
to come to my aid now.
My loved one is very sick and he (she)
needs your help, God.
Outpour Your grace for me in this time
of need to have patience and wisdom to
deal with this now.
I give this sickness up to You, my God.
Please help me in dealing with this and
helping them in doing the right thing
and dealing with this.
I surrender this problem to You, my
Divine God.
Please send Your angels to help me.
Spread us all with the Precious Blood of
Jesus, cast the devil into the fires of hell,
dear Holy Spirit come to my aid.
I consecrate my home, ourselves to the
Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate
Heart of Mary, Thank You.
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus I place my
trust in Thee.
Child Jesus of Good Health, help us.
St. Joseph, Patron of a Holy Death
come to our aid.
Amen.
May 17, 2024
Prayer for procedures of the sick - St Rita’s Feast - May 22
Dear Saint Rita,
My loved one is very sick.
You suffered much in your family, but your
faith comforted you through your life.
Please intercede for me for procedures soon
with my Husband (wife) and help my children
and family, with suffering the sickness of their
dad (mom).
Dear Mary, My heavenly Mother,
I give you my heart, and place the hearts of
my family in your Immaculate Heart,
please take us to the Heart of our beloved
Savior, Jesus, you, my heavenly mother had
such power of intercession at the Marriage of
Cana, you stood beneath the cross of Jesus on
Calvary, please intercede for us, now.
Please Place my family in your loving care in
your Immaculate Heart and take us to the
Heart of Your Son Jesus.
St. Joseph, Foster Father of the child Jesus,
we pray for a peaceful holy death for all of us,
when it comes.
Mary who promised to take care of our
children if we help you with yours, please
intercede, now, for these intensions for our
family, we pray for the priests, the Church
and the world, Mary’s children.
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place my
trust in Thee.
Hear our prayer.
Heavenly Father, we are your little children
in need of Your help.
We pray United to the Mass, to You, Father,
in the name of Jesus in the Holy Spirit,
through the intercession of Our Lady, with
all the angels and saints and souls in purgatory.
Amen.
Sing song: In My Heart
Sing song: Our Lady of Clearwater
Amen.
May 19, 2024
R. I am a child of the Most High,
God loves me.
He has chosen me to bring Good News
to the people.
God is Almighty, He is love.
God has all the power.
In the apex of creation we see a dog does
not rule the Master, nor does an ant tell
the man what to do.
God has all the power and is the ruler.
Cling to Me
May 13, 1993
Jesus: My dear child, if you stay close to Me, then I live in you and you live in Me. I am He Who created you and I love you with such an intensity that you will never know. My words are your truth. You must abide in My heart in all things. There is no room for doubt. My ways are steadfast, direct, and without error.
You must stay rooted in Me to ward off the power of the evil one. His grip is paralyzing and crippling. His power is stronger every day.
When you live in Me, I am in your heart and he has no power over Me. I am your God. I am your true lover. I want to protect you. I want to guard you from this force. Stay rooted firmly in Me and he will have no power.
I am He Who comforts you. My hand is upon you. Hold tight to Me, My child. My eyes are fixed right on you. You are My most precious child. I love you as no other can. My arms are about you. My tenderness surrounds you. My love is in your heart. You go not alone. I walk with you.
I share every aspect of your life with you. Cling to Me, feel My presence. It is warm and secure within your chest. There is no room for fear, for I cast out fear and bring you comfort and joy. end of May 13, 1993
R. In the Our Father it says:
“…Thy will be done on earth as it is
in heaven.”
God is love, we were created in the
image and likeness of God.
Look how Jesus treated Mary, His
Mother, that is Godly love.
Look how Jesus obeyed Mary
and Joseph, tender love.
The holy family had tender love.
Children are taught how to love by
their parents.
There was to be love between husbands
and wives like Jesus’ love for the Church.
The Church is the bride of Christ.
Christ loves the Church, His bride,
we too are to love the Church and
spread the Good News.
We always want to please our heavenly
Father, He created us in love, to love.
Love gives to help build the Kingdom
of God.
Smiling in the land of frigid hearts,
because God’s love in burning for us.
May 19, 2024
R. Carrying of the Cross and Crucifixion
Jesus kept going with the cross on
His back, He spent His energy, His Blood,
they then pushed Him, kicked Him
until He fell.
On the ground He was empty, and they
hit Him, hurt Him forcing Him to move
And He got up, enduring this for love
of me and you.
Did you ever doubt such love, oh God
help us, I love You so much, I know
more the perfection of Your sacrifice.
Satan does not give up. Satan is like a
drummer banging a drum at your ear
and refusing to stop until you can’t take
it.
The endurance is seen by Jesus when
we meditate how He endured the suffering,
how He gave the last beat of His Heart,
the last drop of blood in love and fell
3 times and kept carrying the cross.
He never gave up, Jesus beaten and worn
went to the hill of Calvary and was
stripped of His garments,
Arms and legs stretched and nailed to the
cross, then the cross pounded into a hole
as Jesus hung for 3 hours to His death.
Can we not have passion and devotion
in our love of God, God created us to
love Him with our whole heart, our
whole soul, our whole being and love
our neighbor as ourselves.
Pray for ourselves and our loved ones
blocked by fear, anxiety,
pray for strength and love —
Offer up our sacrifices united to the
Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
Pray for God’s help to do it better
when tried and tested …
Oh is there none so sweet as God’s love -
Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
God please help me.
Christ offered Himself to His death on
Calvary, a pure and holy sacrifice for
our sins and love of us.
The Mass is the sacrifice of Calvary,
sacramentally made present.
The Eucharist is profound unity at Mass,
for we eat His Body and drink His Blood.
Profound unity in the Mystical body
with Christ the head.
Profound unity in Him at Mass in the
Eucharist, oneness in Christ.
Romans 6:3-5Do you not know that all who have been baptized into Christ Jesus have been baptized into his death? We were buried with him by means of baptism into his death, in order that, just as Christ has arisen from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we also may walk in newness of life. For if we have been united with him in the likeness of his death, we shall be so in the likeness of his resurrection also.
R.
Fr. Carter says: therefore it is evident
that the whole of the
Christians life must
be oriented to the Mass and be centered
about it;
for in Christ, we see His entire
life centered around His priestly act
of
Calvary.
We need to offer everything we do all
day to the Father, united to Jesus
in the
Mass.
We need to say the Morning Offering
united to the Mass for the priest, the
Church and the world, to help souls.
The Mass lived out all day in every-
thing we do - so much grace.
Morning Offering
Dear Father,
I offer up all I do all day united to Jesus
in the Mass, in the Holy Spirit, through
the powerful intercession of Mary, our
spiritual Mother, with all the angels and
saints, and the souls in purgatory, for
the priest, the Church, and the world.
We love You God so much.
We thank You and adore You and
petition You for our needs. Amen.
May 20, 2024
Joyful Mysteries
The Annunciation
1. R. The Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary and asked her to be
the mother of the Messiah.
2. R. She said yes. Mary had such faith! She always complied
with the Father's Will.
3. R. She was filled with the Holy Spirit, and the Word was
made flesh and dwelt among us.
4. R. There was such a bond between Jesus and Mary from the
very moment of conception!
5. R. She felt His life grow within her womb. His Most
Sacred Heart was formed in her womb through the Holy Spirit.
6. R. Jesus wants to be alive in our hearts. We should carry
His life with great joy in our being.
7. R. The Spirit wants to be alive in our very being with
the fire of His love.
8. R. We are children of God. Mary mothers us as she
mothered Jesus.
9. R. It is through Mary that we are led to intense love in
His most precious Heart.
10. R. It is truly the love of these Two Hearts that will
lead us to union with God.
The Visitation
1. R. Mary went to visit her cousin Elizabeth.
2. R. When she arrived, the child in Elizabeth's womb leapt
for joy at the presence of Mary with Jesus in her womb.
3. R. Mary was filled with the Holy Spirit and cried out,
with a loud voice, the Magnificat.
4. R. "My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord and my
spirit rejoices in God my Savior." (Lk 1:46,47)
5. R. "…because He has looked upon the humiliation of his
servant. Yes, from now onwards all generations will call me
blessed." (Lk 1:48)
6. R. God who is mighty has done great things to us in His
name.
7. R. Jesus is no less present in our hearts after Communion
than He was in Mary's womb.
8. R. Should we not jump up and cry out that we truly
receive the one, true God in our hearts?
9. R. Are we open to the Holy Spirit to fill us with the
love of the one, true God and Mary in our hearts?
10. R. It is through her pure and tender Heart that we will
love God more closely.
The Birth of Jesus
1. R. Joseph was filled with joy to see the splendor of the
night, but with sorrow to see Jesus born in such poverty.
2. R. Not a place for Jesus to lay His head-in a manger at
birth, His head on a cross at His death-both bare wood.
3. R. He showed us the way, in total submission to the will
of the Father. He loved us so much that He was born a human,
God-made-man.
4. R. What the birth of this baby, the child Jesus, did to
change the world for all time!
5. R. This is Jesus, the Son of God, come to free the world
of its sins.
6. R. He came as a little baby. He was born of Mary in the
little town of Bethlehem.
7. R. This is how it is with Jesus today: there is no blare
of trumpets, no roll of drums. Jesus comes quietly at every Mass.
8. R. The only blare of trumpets and roll of drums are in
our hearts.
9. R. If you are not aware of Christ truly present in the
Eucharist, you miss the big event.
10. R. Jesus, the same Jesus who was born in Bethlehem, comes
to us in our hearts.
The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple
1. R. Mary took Jesus to the temple to be presented to the
Father.
2. R. Simeon told Mary of the future sufferings of Jesus and
Mary.
3. R. Joseph, in his sorrow at hearing of the sufferings, was
comforted by the joy that so many souls would be redeemed.
4. R. They returned to Galilee to the town of Nazareth and
Jesus grew in wisdom and strength.
5. R. Mary, with such love, beheld her precious Son!
6. R. She gazed into His precious baby eyes.
7. R. Simeon predicted that her Heart would be pierced with
a sword.
8. R. Her Heart would be pierced with a sword for, just as
she held His baby body at birth, she would hold his lifeless body
under the cross.
9. R. How well Mary would know the Heart of Jesus! She would
ponder all the events of His life in her Heart.
10. R. It is through her most loving Heart that we grow in
fervent love for His Heart.
The Finding of Jesus in the Temple
1. R. When Jesus was twelve years old, the Holy Family went
to Jerusalem for Passover.
2. R. When it was over Mary and Joseph had traveled a day's
journey before they realized Jesus was not with them.
3. R. With sorrow in their hearts they returned to Jerusalem
to find Him.
4. R. After searching for Him for three days, they found Him
in the temple talking to the doctors.
5. R. The doctors were astounded at His wisdom.
6. R. He said He had to be about His Father's business.
7. R. Jesus teaches us today through His word.
8. R. He went down and was subject to them.
9. R. Mary, if we ever lose Jesus, lead us back to His
tender Heart.
10. R. Jesus, help us to love Mary more.
