Friday, December 31, 2010

Prayer to Our Lady of Fatima

O Most Holy Virgin Mary, Queen of the most Holy Rosary,

You were pleased to appear to the children of Fatima and reveal a glorious message.

We implore you, inspire in our hearts a fervent love for the recitation of the Rosary.

By meditating on the mysteries of the redemption that are recalled therein may we obtain the graces and virtues that we ask, through the merits of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Redeemer.

Amen.

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Prayer to St. Odilia

O God, Who in Your Kindness gave St. Odilia, Virgin and Martyr, as the Protectress of the Order of the Holy Cross and the Patroness of the eyes and those afflicted, grant us, we humbly beseech You, Your protection through her intercession from the darkness of ignorance and sin, and grant us healing from blindness of the eyes and from other bodily infirmities.

We pray through Him, Who is the Light and Life of the World, Jesus Christ, Your Son, Our Lord.

Amen.

Source: Crosier Fathers and Brothers

Monday, December 13, 2010

The Prayer Before The Crucifix

Most High, Glorious God,

enlighten the darkness of my heart and give me true faith, certain hope, and perfect charity, sense and knowledge, Lord, that I may carry out Your holy and true command.

-- St. Francis of Assisi