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Let us pray together: Hail Holy Queen
Let us pray to Mary throughout the month of May
Hail, holy Queen, mother of mercy,
our life, our sweetness, and our hope.
To you we cry, poor banished children of Eve;
to you we send up our sighs,
mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.
Turn, then, most gracious advocate,
your eyes of mercy... -
Let us pray together: The Memorare
Pray the Memorare throughout this Month of Mary
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary,
that never was it known
that anyone who fled to your protection,
implored your help or sought your intercession,
was left unaided.Inspired by this confidence,
we fly unto you,
O Virgin of virgins, our Mother!... -
Prayer to Mary
MARY, WOMAN OF LISTENING
Mary, woman of listening, open our ears; grant us to know how to listen to the word of your Son Jesus among the thousands of words of this world; grant that we may listen to the reality in which we live, to every person we encounter, especially those who are poor, in nee... -
Easter Prayer
May the glory
and the promise
of this joyous time of year
bring peace
and happiness to you
and those you hold most dear.And may Christ,
Our Risen Saviour,
always be there by your side
to bless you
most abundantly
and be your loving guide. -
Prayers for Reflection
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Prayer for Lent
Dear Lord,
I pray for my prayer life to become vibrant and strong throughout this season of Lent.
I pray that Your voice, even though a whisper, would ring loud and true in my life.
I pray for the courage and boldness to follow wherever You lead me, to love and serve whomever and however You in... -
Prayer to the Holy Family
PRAYER TO THE HOLY FAMILY
Holy Family, bless and protect all the families of the world;
safeguard their unity, fidelity, integrity and dignity.
Enable them to live according to God’s law that they may fulfill their vocation.
May their lives be a reflection of yours and may they enjoy your p... -
The Holy Name of Jesus
THE HOLY NAME OF JESUS
JESUS, yours is the name above all names;
We offer you our heartfelt praise and gratitude. Deepen in us an abiding reverence for your Holy Name.Jesus, Saviour, heal the wounds within
that our sin and fear have inflicted.
Set us free from all that hinders us from
rejoicin... -
Come Lord Jesus...Advent December 2023
Advent Prayer by Henri Nouwen
Lord Jesus,
Master of both the light and the darkness, send your Holy Spirit upon our preparations for Christmas.
We who have so much to do and seek quiet spaces to hear your voice each day,
We who are anxious over many things look forward to your coming among us.
We... -
PEACE
Peace in the Middle East
God of mercy and compassion, of grace and reconciliation,
pour your power upon all your children in the Middle East:
Jews, Muslims and Christians, Palestinians and Israelis.
Let hatred be turned into love, fear to trust, despair to hope, oppression to freedom, that violen... -
God's Promise...November 2023
May you be held by the God of compassion
as you remember your loved ones today.
May God be with you in your sorrow,
and comfort you in your loss.
May your God, your family and your friends,
give you strength and confidence.
May your spirit be lifted,
may your heart be filled with peace,
and may ... -
Thanksgiving Prayer 2023
Thanksgiving is a time of gratitude to God, our Creator and Provider, whose guidance and care go before us...
and whose love is with us forever.Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the changes, to remember that we, too, grow and change from one season of life to another.
Thanksgiving is a time...
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Prayer for Peace
PRAYER FOR PEACE
Almighty and eternal God,
may our grace enkindle in all of us a love
for the many unfortunate people
whom poverty and misery reduce to
a condition of life unworthy of human beings.
Arouse in the hearts of those
who call you Father,
a hunger and thirst for justice and peace
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A Morning Offering
A MORNING OFFERING
O Jesus, I come before you at the beginning of this day.
I gaze at your face,
I look upon your side
pierced by the lance.
Your wounded heart speaks to me
of God’s love poured out for us.
Take, Lord, and receive my heart;
the words of faith that I speak,
the works of justice t... -
God is the Friend of Silence
GOD IS THE FRIEND OF SILENCE
We need to find God,
and he cannot be found in noise and restlessness.
God is the friend of silence.
See how nature - trees, flowers, grass,
grows in silence;
see the stars, the moon and the sun,
how they move in silence.
We need silence to be able to touch soul... -
Sacred Heart of Jesus
O most holy Heart of Jesus, fountain of every blessing,
I adore You, I love You, and with a lively sorrow for my sins,
I offer You this poor heart of mine.
Make me humble, patient, pure,
and wholly obedient to Your will.
Grant, good Jesus, that I may live in You and for You.
Protect me in t... -
Mary, Show Us the Way
Lord you left your Mother in our midst that she might accompany us.
May she take care of us and protect us on our journey, in our hearts, in our faith.
May she make us disciples like herself, missionaries like herself.
May she teach us to go out onto the streets.
May she teach us to step outs... -
Our Risen Saviour
May the glory
and the promise
of this joyous time of year
bring peace
and happiness to you
and those you hold most dear.
And may Christ,
Our Risen Saviour,
always be there by your side
to bless you
most abundantly
and be your loving guide. -
Invite Us Deeper
Invite Us Deeper
Almighty and ever living God,
you invite us deeper into your world, your people, your Lent.
May this time be one of outward focus;
seeking you in those we often ignore.
Help us live a Lent focused on freedom, generosity, and encounter.
Give us hearts hungry to serve you
and thos... -
Lord, Help Us to Remain Close to You
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Strength in the Lord
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The Memorare
The Memorare
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary,
that never was it known
that anyone who fled to thy protection,
implored thy help,
or sought thy intercession,
was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence
I fly unto thee,
O Virgin of virgins, my Mother.
To thee do I come,
before thee... -
A Prayer for the Journey
A Prayer for the Journey
May God support us all the day long,
‘Til the shades lengthen,
And the evening comes,
And the busy world is hushed,
And the fever of life is over
And our work is done.
Then in His mercy,
May He give us a safe lodging,
And a holy rest, and peace at the last.
Amen.
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October: The Month of the Rosary - Hail Holy Queen
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope! To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn, then, O most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this, our exile,...