Prayers
St. Andrew’s Novena Begins Today
Hail and blessed be the hour and moment at which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight in Bethlehem, in the piercing cold. In that hour vouchsafe, O my God, to hear my prayer and grant my desires (Mention your intentions here) through the merits of Our Saviour Jesus Christ,…
Read MoreThe Angelus
Growing up, my parents used to pray the Angelus at 6 a.m., noon, and 6 p.m. Sadly, I have not shared this devotion with my children; however, I am trying to do so. In order to help the children learn this prayer, I printed the prayer for each of them and also printed a copy…
Read MoreTo An Altar Boy
As I was looking through some old files on my laptop, I came across this poem by St. John Berchmans (patron saint of altar boys). I will be sharing it with my sons and thought that other mothers might want to share it with their boys. St. John Berchmans, pray for our sons. To an…
Read MoreHappy Feast of St. Joseph
Growing up, my parents instilled a deep love in us for St. Joseph. Each night, after praying the family Rosary, we would end with the traditional prayers and a few others, including the prayer below to the foster father of Jesus. St. Joseph is the Patron of the Church, a protector, a comforter, a model for husbands,…
Read MoreSt. Andrew Christmas Novena
A friend, Lindsay, just sent an email reminding me that the St. Andrew Novena begins today. Hopefully, I will get a chance to post it in my sidebar, as I have done in years past, but for now, I am posting it below. Hail and blessed be the hour and moment at which the Son…
Read MoreThe Family Rosary
Catherine includes you in her “Dear Little Jesus” prayers each night (with my help). She is praying the Rosary with us now. Some words are said before, some with, and some after us… (Taken from an email sent to my brother when our oldest child was 26 months) Growing up, one of the greatest gifts…
Read MoreFeast of the Sacred Heart
Sacred Heart of Jesus, ever present in the Blessed Sacrament, ever consumed with a burning love for the poor captive souls in purgatory, have mercy on them. Be not severe in Thy judgements but let some drops of Thy Precious Blood fall upon the devouring flames. Most merciful Lord, send Thy angels to conduct them…
Read MoreDaily Renewal of Enthronement to the Sacred Heart
A couple of days after my mom died, one of my cousins enthroned our home to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus and consecrated it to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Since that day, our family has prayed the daily renewal prayer below prior to saying Grace before dinner. Last night, some friends heard us…
Read MoreHow Boys Pray
Finnian: “Mommy, how do boys pray?” Me: “In the name of the Father, and…” Finnian (interrupting): “I mean, how do boys pray?” Me: “They pray, ‘In the…’” Finnian (interrupting again): “I asked, how do boys pray?” Me: “I don’t know what you are trying to ask.” Brendan: “I think that he wants to know how…
Read MoreHow Boys Pray
Finnian: “Mommy, how do boys pray?” Me: “In the name of the Father, and…” Finnian (interrupting): “I mean, how do boys pray?” Me: “They pray, ‘In the…’” Finnian (interrupting again): “I asked, how do boys pray?” Me: “I don’t know what you are trying to ask.” Brendan: “I think that he wants to know how…
Read MoreWorthwhile Listening
Yesterday, I listened to: Banish Envy from Your Heart “Banish from your heart this shameful and destructive vice. Let charity reign amongst you, and do not envy one another any more. Rejoice with the joyful, and mourn with the sorrowful. Take a sincere interest in the weal or woe of your fellow man. Grant to…
Read MorePoor Souls Novena
I received this from a friend whose sister, Helen, died yesterday morning. Please join me in praying this novena, and in praying for the repose of Helen’s soul and my friend’s entire family. Today is the day to start your Poor Souls (in purgatory) novena (9 days before Christmas): Our Lord told St. Gertrude the…
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