Prayers (A-Z)

Father of Mercy,
forgive my failings, 
keep me in Your Grace, 
and lead me in the way of salvation. 
Give me strength in serving You 
as a follower of Christ. 
May the Eucharist bring me Your Forgiveness 
and give me freedom to serve You all my life. 
May it help me to remain faithful 
and give me the grace I need in Your service. 
May it teach me the way to eternal life.

O Lord Jesus Christ, Who, before ascending into heaven, didst promise to send the Holy Ghost to finish Thy work in the souls of Thy Apostles and Disciples, deign to grant the same Holy Spirit to me, that He may perfect in my soul the work of Thy grace and Thy love. Grant me the Spirit of Wisdom that I may despise the perishable things of this world and aspire only after the things that are eternal, the Spirit of Understanding to enlighten my mind with the light of Thy divine truth, the Spirit of Counsel that I may ever choose the surest way of pleasing God and gaining Heaven, the Spirit of Fortitude that I may bear my cross with Thee, and that I may overcome with courage all the obstacles that oppose my salvation, the Spirit of Knowledge that I may know God and know myself and grow perfect in the science of the Saints, the Spirit of Piety that I may find the service of God sweet and amiable, the Spirit of Fear that I may be filled with a loving reverence towards God, and may dread in any way to displease Him. Mark me, dear Lord, with the sign of Thy true disciples and animate me in all things with Thy Spirit.

Amen.

O Lord Jesus Christ, Who, 
before ascending into heaven, 
didst promise to send the Holy Ghost 
to finish Thy work in the souls 
of Thy Apostles and Disciples, 
deign to grant the same Holy Spirit to me, 
that He may perfect in my soul 
the work of Thy grace and Thy love.

Grant me the Spirit of Wisdom 
that I may despise the perishable things of this world 
and aspire only after the things that are eternal, 

the Spirit of Understanding to enlighten my mind 
with the light of Thy divine truth, 

the Spirit of Counsel 
that I may ever choose the surest way 
of pleasing God and gaining Heaven, 

the Spirit of Fortitude 
that I may bear my cross with Thee, 
and that I may overcome with courage 
all the obstacles that oppose my salvation, 

the Spirit of Knowledge 
that I may know God and know myself 
and grow perfect in the science of the Saints, 

the Spirit of Piety 
that I may find the service of God sweet and amiable, 

the Spirit of Fear 
that I may be filled with a loving reverence towards God, 
and may dread in any way to displease Him. 
Mark me, dear Lord, 
with the sign of Thy true disciples 
and animate me in all things with Thy Spirit. 

Amen.

Eternal Father,
I offer Thee the merits 
of the most precious Blood of Jesus,
Thy beloved Son, 
and my divine Redeemer,
for the propagation and exaltation 
of our beloved and holy Mother,
the Church;
for the preservation 
and prosperity of her visible head,
the Sovereign Pontiff and Bishop of Rome;
for the Cardinals,
Bishops, and Pastors of souls,
and for all the Ministers of the sanctuary.

Then say Glory Be To The Father… and the following 
Aspiration:

May benediction and thanks 
be always given to Jesus,
Who has saved us by His Blood.

2. Eternal Father,
I offer Thee the merits
of the most precious Blood of Jesus,
Thy beloved Son,
and my divine Redeemer, 
for the peace and concord of Catholic kings and princes,
for the humiliation of the enemies of our holy Faith,
and for the happiness of the christian people.

Glory Be To The Father,… as before.

3. Eternal Father,
I offer Thee the merits
of the most precious Blood of Jesus,
Thy beloved Son,
and my divine Redeemer, 
for the enlightening of infidels,
the extirpation of all heresies,
and the conversion of sinners.

Glory Be To The Father,… as before.

4. Eternal Father,
I offer Thee the merits
of the most precious Blood of Jesus,
. Thy beloved Son,
and my divine Redeemer, 
for all my relatives, 
friends, and enemies;
for the poor, 
the sick, and the afflicted,
and for all those 
for whom Thou knowest and willest
that I should pray.

Glory Be To The Father,… as before.

5. Eternal Father,
I offer Thee the merits
of the most precious Blood of Jesus,
Thy beloved Son,
and my divine Redeemer, 
for those,
who depart from this life today,
that Thou mayest free them from the pains of hell,
and mayest grant them a speedily admittance 
in the presence of Thy glory.

Glory Be To The Father,… as before.

6. Eternal Father,
I offer Thee the merits
of the most precious Blood of Jesus,
Thy beloved Son,
and my divine Redeemer, 
for all those who esteem 
this great treasure of His Sacred Blood,
for those who are united with me 
in adoring and honouring it,
and finally for those
who endeavour to promote this holy devotion.

Glory Be To The Father,… as before.

7. Eternal Father,
I offer Thee the merits
of the most precious Blood of Jesus,
Thy beloved Son,
and my divine Redeemer, 
for all my spiritual and temporal wants,
for the relief of the holy souls in purgatory,
and especially for those 
who have been most devoted 
to the price of our Redemption,
and to the dolours and sufferings 
of the Blessed Virgin Mary,
our beloved Mother.

Glory Be To The Father,… as before.

Glory be to the Sacred Blood 
of Jesus Christ,
now and at all times,
and for all eternity.

Amen.

(INDULGENCES: 3 years for each recital. Plenary, once a 
month, on the usual conditions, for those who have 
recited them daily during the month. – Pen., 12 May 1931.)

Eternal Father, we offer you the Precious Blood of Jesus Christ, poured out on the cross and offered daily on the altar:

For the glory of your name, for the coming of your kingdom and for the salvation of all. 

For the propagation of faith, for Pope N., for bishops, priests, and religious and for the sanctification of all the people of God.

For the conversion of sinners, for the loving acceptance of your Word, and for the union of all Christians.

For civil authorities, for the strengthening of public morals, and for peace and justice among all nations.

For the santification of our work and suffering, for the poor, sick and afflicted, and for all who rely on our prayers. 

For our own spiritual and temporal needs, for those of our relatives, benefactors, and also for those of our enemies. 

For those who are to die this day, for the souls in purgatory, and for our final union with Christ in Glory.

Eternal Father, I offer Thee the merits of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus, Thy Beloved Son and my Divine Redeemer, for the propagation and exaltation of my dear Mother the Holy Church, for the safety and prosperity of her visible Head, the Holy Roman Pontiff, for the cardinals, bishops, and pastors of souls, and for all the ministers of the sanctuary. 
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. 

Amen. 

Blessed and praised forevermore be Jesus Who hath saved us by His Precious Blood! 

Eternal Father, I offer Thee the merits of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus, Thy Beloved Son and my Divine Redeemer, for the peace and concord of nations, for the conversion of the enemies of our holy Faith, and for the happiness of all Christian people.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. 

Amen. 

Blessed and praised forevermore be Jesus Who hath saved us by His Precious Blood! 

Eternal Father, I offer Thee the merits of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus, Thy Beloved Son and my Divine Redeemer, for the repentance of unbelievers, the extirpation of all heresies, and the conversion of sinners. 

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. 

Amen. 

Blessed and praised forevermore be Jesus Who hath saved us by His Precious Blood! 

Eternal Father, we offer Thee the merits of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus, Thy Beloved Son and my Divine Redeemer, for all my relations, friends and enemies, for the poor, the sick, and those in tribulation, and for all those for whom Thou willest I should pray, or knowest that I ought to pray. 

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. 

Amen. 

Blessed and praised forevermore be Jesus Who hath saved us by His Precious Blood!

Eternal Father, I offer Thee the merits of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus, Thy Beloved Son and my Redeemer, for all those who shall this day pass to another life, that Thou mayest preserve them from the pains of Hell and admit them the more readily to the possession of Thy glory. 
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. 

Amen. 

Blessed and praised forevermore be Jesus Who hath saved us by His Precious Blood!

Eternal Father, I offer Thee the merits of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus, Thy Beloved Son and my Divine Redeemer, for all those who are lovers of the Treasure of His Blood, and for all those who join with me in adoring and honoring It, and for all those who try to spread devotion to it.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. 

Amen. 

Blessed and praised forevermore be Jesus Who hath saved us by His Precious Blood! 

Eternal Father, I offer Thee the merits of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus, Thy Beloved Son and my Divine Redeemer, for all my wants, spiritual and temporal, for the Holy Souls in Purgatory, and particularly for those most forgotten, the Souls of priests, and for those who in their lifetime were most devoted to this Price of our Redemption, and to the Sorrows and pains of our dear Mother, Most Holy Mary. 

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. 

Amen. 

Blessed and praised forevermore be Jesus Who hath saved us by His Precious Blood!

I. The prophecy of Simeon

II. The Flight to Egypt

III. Loss of Child Jesus for 3 days, later found in His Father’s House

IV. Witnessing Jesus carry his Cross

V. The Crucifixion of Jesus

VI. Taking Jesus Down from the Cross

VII. The Burial of Jesus

O most humble Lord and Master, Jesus Christ, true God and true Man, eternal praise and thanksgiving be to Thee, because in Thy tenderest age, on the eighth day of Thy mortal life, Thou didst vouchsafe to shed Thy precious and innocent blood for us, and as a true Son of Abraham to bear the pain of circumcision. 

By this most holy shedding of Thy Blood, I beg of Thee the grace of humility against all pride and worldly vanity.
Our Father… O Saviour of the world, who by Thy Cross and precious Blood hast redeemed us: save us, and help us, we humbly beseech Thee, O Lord. 

II. 
O thou whose love is like the pelican’s for her young, Jesus Christ, true God and true Man, eternal praise and thanksgiving be to Thee, because in the Garden, out of exceeding anguish of Thy Heart, Thou didst pour forth a bloody sweat, and, wholly resigning Thyself to death, didst offer it to Thy Father.

By this most holy shedding of Thy Blood, I ask of Thee the grace of liberality against all covetousness and avarice. 
Our Father… O Saviour of the world, who by Thy Cross and precious Blood hast redeemed us: save us, and help us, we humbly beseech Thee, O Lord. 

III. 
O most chase Spouse, Jesus Christ, true God and true Man, eternal praise and thanksgiving be to Thee, because Thou didst suffer Thyself to be mercilessly bound in Pilate’s judgement hall, and Thy virginal flesh to be cruelly scourged and mangled.
By this most holy shedding of Thy Blood, I implore of Thee the grace of chastity against all sensuality and lust. 
Our Father… O Saviour of the world, who by Thy Cross and precious Blood hast redeemed us: save us, and help us, we humbly beseech Thee, O Lord. 

IV. 
O most meek Lamb, Jesus Christ, true God and true Man, eternal praise and thanksgiving be to Thee, because Thou didst suffer Thy sacred Head to be crowned with piercing thorns and struck hard with a reed. 
By this most holy shedding of Thy Blood, I pray Thee for the grace of meekness against all anger and desire for revenge.
Our Father… O Saviour of the world, who by Thy Cross and precious Blood hast redeemed us: save us, and help us, we humbly beseech Thee, O Lord. 

V. 
O most sweet Jesus Christ, Pattern of temperance and self-denial, true God and true Man, eternal praise and thanksgiving be to Thee, because Thou didst allow Thy garments to be torn from Thy bleeding body both before and after the carrying of Thy Cross, which opened Thy wounds again, and caused them to bleed afresh. 
By this most holy shedding of Thy Blood, I beseech of Thee the grace of temperance and abstinence against all greediness and gluttony.
Our Father… O Saviour of the world, who by Thy Cross and precious Blood hast redeemed us: save us, and help us, we humbly beseech Thee, O Lord.

VI. 
O good and faithful Samaritan, Jesus Christ, true God and true Man, eternal praise and thanksgiving be to Thee, because out of Thy burning love for us Thou didst suffer Thy sacred Hands and Feet to be pierced and nailed to the Cross for our redemption.
By this most holy shedding of Thy Blood, I beg of Thee the grace of brotherly love against all envy and jealousy.
Our Father… O Saviour of the world, who by Thy Cross and precious Blood hast redeemed us: save us, and help us, we humbly beseech Thee, O Lord. 

VII. 
O most zealous High-Priest, true God and true Man, eternal praise and thanksgiving be to Thee, because Thou didst suffer Thy sacred side to be pierced, opened, and wounded with a spear. 
By this most holy shedding of Thy Blood, I earnestly pray Thee for the grace of holy zeal and fervour against all sloth and weariness in Thy service, and in every religious exercise.

Our Father… O Saviour of the world, who by Thy Cross and precious Blood hast redeemed us: save us, and help us, we humbly beseech Thee, O Lord.

Rejoice Virgin Mary, full of grace. O Theotokos, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the Fruit of your womb. For you have given birth to the Saviour of our souls.

Dear Jesus, help me to spread Your Fragrance everywhere I go. Penetrate and possess my whole being so utterly that all my life may only be a radiance of Yours. Shine through me and be so in me, that every soul I come in contact with may feel Your Presence in my soul: let them look up and see no longer me–but only Jesus.

Saint John Neuman