Prayers (A-Z)

Dearest St. Anne,
it is you I wish to honour
in your statues and images.
They are the tangible representations 
of the mysteries of divine love 
that were accomplished in you.
The sight of your holding the infant Virgin Mary 
brings to my mind a clearer understanding 
of your role in Christ’s Redemption of mankind.

You are the woman whom God the Father 
called to prepare a Mother for His Only Begotten Son.
This little Virgin in your arm 
will soon grow to be the mother of the Son of God.
Because you are her Mother, 
you share in her privileges.
The amazing mystery of the Immaculate Conception 
was accomplished within your body.
When time came, you gave birth to Mary.
Then, you prepared her for the dazzling role 
of Mother of God which was to be hers.

Saint Anne, 
the reason for your holiness 
is your closeness to God.
You are the privileged one 
who has been chosen to be the mother of the Mother of God.

Dearest Saint Anne, 
pray for me and for all my fellowmen.
have speical prayers and blessings 
for the sick and affliced,
for the hungry and needy.

Obtain for all men the priceless gift 
of mutual love in God and for peace.

Amen.

Our Father, who art in heaven, 
sacred is Your Word. 
Your kingdom come, 
Your Words be heard on earth as they are in heaven. 
Give us today Your Sacred Word. 
Forgive our neglect of it in the past 
as we forgive those who neglect us. 
Lead us toward an encounter with You 
each time we delve into the Scriptures. 
For Your presence, Your power, 
and Your glory 
are ever present among us 
now and forever.

Amen.

Heavenly Father,
We praise You for all Your gifts to us.
In a special way,
We thank You for (name).
Bless him (her) always in Your love.
Bless us too, Holy Father,
And this food with which we celebrate.
Help us all to praise You and give You glory
Through Jesus Christ our lord.

Amen.

For the Birthday of a family member
Heavenly Father,
We praise You for all Your gifts to us.
In a special way,
We thank You for (name).
Bless him (her) always in Your love.
Bless us too, Holy Father,
And this food with which we celebrate.
Help us all to praise You and give You glory
Through Jesus Christ our lord.

Amen.

God our Father,
the birth of your Son Jesus Christ
brought great joy to Mary and Joseph.
We give thanks to you for name whose birthday we celebrate 
today.

May he/she ever grow in your faith, hope and love.
We ask this in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Amen.

Heavenly Father,
in these trying times 
when the spirit of the age 
threatens Christian values,
give our bishop holiness of life 
and wisdom to direct and guide our (arch)diocesan
family so that we may grow in your love.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Loving and gracious God
You gave us your Son, Jesus Christ.

He gave of Himself,
not only on the cross,
but in every moment of His life.

He saw the hungry; He fed them.
He saw the lame; He cured them.
He saw the sick; He healed them.
He saw the discouraged; He encouraged them.
He saw the dying; He gave them new life.

He gave. In this way, He taught us to give.

Loving and gracious God
Open our hearts to the mission
and ministry of the Bishop’s Annual Appeal.
Strengthen our resolve to be
like Your Son, Jesus Christ,
To give of ourselves
in every moment of our lives.

Our Father…

Amen.

Bless me, heavenly Father,
forgive my erring ways.
Grant me strength to serve Thee,
put purpose in my days.
Give me understanding,
enough to make me kind.
So I may judge all people
with my heart, not my mind.

Teach me to be patient
in everything I do,
Content to trust Your wisdom
and to follow after You.
Help me when I falter
and hear me when I pray,
And receive me in Thy kingdom
to dwell with Thee someday.

Amen.

Heavenly Father, Almighty God,
I humble myself before your Presence. 
What a joy it is to come to you.
I thank you and I praise your infinite Majesty, 
Omnipotence and Perfections. 
Please forgive me of all my sins. 

Lord I come to you in my nothingness. 
I want to worship you and adore you, 
to love you with all my heart, 
with all my mind, 
with all my soul 
and with all my strength. 

I want to burn with desire for you like an angel.
I need you my Lord, 
I am nothing without you. 
I ask you to raise me before your Glory.

Shine your light upon me, 
allow me to walk with you 
and always do your Holy Will.
Protect me and bless me O Merciful Lord. 
Fill me with your Holy Spirit, 
grant me peace, love and joy. 

Heal me, bless me and sanctify me O Lord; 
make me a blessing for all those around me. 

Amen.

We fly to your protection, most holy Mother of God; please listen to our petitions and needs, and deliver us from all dangers, ever glorious and blessed Virgin Mary. 

Mary, our model and mother, by your obedience and patience you have taught us how to be true children of God. Please help us by your powerful assistance to overcome all our weaknesses, and to fulfill perfectly our tasks in life. 

By your compassionate aid may we ever stand in spirit with you beneath the cross of Christ so that we may also rejoice with you in your divine Son’s triumphant victory over sin and death. 

In your maternal kindness help us to be faithful to prayers in the company of God’s Church as you were one with the Apostles in the upper room as you waited for the promised Spirit of Pentecost. 

With your gracious assistance may we be near you in the glory of Christ’s kingdom come to sing with you and all the faithful the eternal praise of God.

Amen. 

V. O Mary, conceived without sin, 
R. Pray for us who have recourse to you. 

You are all fair, O Virgin Mary,
You never knew the stain of sin;
You are the glory of Jerusalem,
You, the joy of Israel,
You, the great honor of our people,
You, the advocate of sinners.
O Mary, Virgin most prudent,
O Mary, Mother most merciful,
Pray for us,
Intercede for us with our Lord,
Jesus Christ.