Scripture Reading: Dan 4:24b
With almsgiving, with mercy to the poor, for your faults and wrong-doing make amends.
V/ My sacrifice is a contrite spirit.
R/ A humbled, contrite heart you will not spurn, O God.
Glory Be
Lord God, you crown the merits of the saints and pardon sinners when they repent.
Forgive us our sins, now that we come before you, humbly.
(We make our prayer) through our Lord.
Our Father
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36 Saints, prayer, history and artwork.
The saints, having been human, lived every type of earthly existence and it is in the details of their life stories that we find their patronages. By invoking the saints, we ask for guidance in overcoming our own earthly trials, much like one would ask advice of a family member or friend. Meditating on the lives of these remarkable people inspires us to conquer our own personal obstacles.
A novena is a nine day period of prayer. Usually the novena prayer is recited nine times in a row for nine consecutive days, the repetitive nature of the prayer serves to bring on a quiet and meditative state. When ones mind quiets down, it allows the solution to a problem to appear or even help in the acceptance of an unchangeable life challenge.
To help you find a saint that can aid you with your specific dilemma, we have divided this app of thirty-six saints into four categories: Health, Occupations, Situations and States of Life. You can find your saint by personally relating to their history, by being drawn to the illustrated depictions in their holy cards, or by searching the Glossary of extensive problems and life situations.
Our beautiful vintage holy cards depict the saints with the enigmatic attributes and symbols that are commonly used to represent them. Brief explanations of these symbols are given to help decipher the visual iconography in their images. The prayers in this app are universally known and have been used for centuries as tools in obtaining clarity and peace of mind. All are free to utilize them, regardless of one’s faith or religious belief.
Father, all-powerful and ever-living God, During the Holy Season of Lent You call us to a closer union with Yourself. Help me to prepare to celebrate The Paschal Mystery With mind and heart renewed. Give me a spirit of loving reverence For You, our Father, And of willing service to my neighbor. As I recall the great events That gave us new life in Christ, Bring the image of Your Son To perfection within my soul. This great season of grace is Your gift To Your family to renew us in spirit. Give me strength to purify my heart, To control my desires, And so to serve You in freedom, Teach me how to live In this passing world with my heart set On the world that will never end. I ask for the grace To master my sinfulness And conquer my pride. I want to show to those in need Your goodness to me by being kind to all. Through my observance of Lent, Help me to correct my faults And raise my mind to You, And thus grow in holiness That I may deserve The reward of everlasting life. In Your mercy grant me this special favor: (State your intention(s) here...) The days of the life-giving Death And glorious Resurrection of Jesus Christ, Your Son, are approaching. This is the hour When He triumphed over Satan’s pride, The time when we celebrate The great event of our Redemption. The Suffering and Death of Your Son Brought life to the whole world, Moving our hearts to praise Your glory. The power of the Cross reveals Your judgment on this world And the kingship of Christ crucified. Father, through His love for us And through His Sufferings, Death and Resurrection, May I gain eternal life with You in heaven.
Glory, praise and honor,
O Christ, our Savior-King,
To thee in glad Hosannas
Inspired children sing.
Leader: We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.
All: Because by your holy cross You have redeemed the world.
Jesus, your body is prepared for burial. Joseph gave you his own tomb. He laid your body there and rolled a large stone in front of it, then went home. What a sad day it has been for so many people.
As a child, sometimes I try to keep everything for myself. I find it hard to share my things with my brothers or sisters and with my friends.
As an adult, I can be selfish too. I can accumulate things and keep them for myself. I try to make sure I have what I want before I share what I have with anybody else.
Help me think of Joseph of Arimathea, who risked his own life as he accepted Jesus’ body for burial. Help me think of how Joseph loved Jesus so much that he gave him his own tomb.
My Jesus, beside Thy body in the tomb I, too, would lie dead; but if I live, let it be for Thee, so as one day to enjoy with Thee in heaven the fruits of Thy passion and Thy bitter death.
Our Father…. Hail Mary…. Glory be to the Father….
Leader: Jesus Christ Crucified.
All: have mercy on Us.
Leader: May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, Rest in peace.
All: Amen.
Leader: We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.
All: Because by your holy cross You have redeemed the world.
Jesus, how brutally you were put to death. How gently your are taken from the cross. Your suffering and pain are ended, and you are put in the lap of your mother. The dirt and blood are wiped away. You are treated with love.
As a child, sometimes I treat others better when they’re sad or in pain. When somebody dies, I become very gentle and kind. I notice the good and kind things people say about those who have died.
As an adult, I seem to be kinder when someone dies. If only I could learn to see the good things about them while they were alive. If only I would tell those around me how much I love them, while I still have the opportunity to do so.
Help me look for the good in those around me, especially those I love the most. Help me live this day as if it were the last. Help me become a more gentle and loving person through my greater appreciation for those around me.
O Mary, Mother most sorrowful, the sword of grief pierced thy soul when thou didst see Jesus lying lifeless on thy bosom; obtain for me hatred of sin because sin slew thy Son and wounded thine own heart, and grace to live a Christian life and save my soul.
Our Father…. Hail Mary…. Glory be to the Father….
Leader: Jesus Christ Crucified.
All: Have mercy on Us.
Leader: May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, Rest in peace.
All: Amen.
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