ANIMA CHRISTI

Soul of Christ, sanctify me; Body of Christ, save me; Blood of Christ, inebriate me; Water from the side of Christ, wash me; Passion of Christ, strengthen me; 0 good Jesus, hear me; Within your wounds hide me; Separated from you, let me never be; From the evil one protect me; At the hour of my death, call me; And close to you bid me; That with your saints, I may be, praising you forever and ever. Amen.

 

DEDICATION TO JESUS

Lord Jesus Christ, take all my freedom,my memory, my understanding, and my will. All that I have and cherish you have given me. I surrender it all to be guided by your will. Your love and your grace are wealth enough for me. Give me these, Lord Jesus, and I ask for nothing more. Amen. SI. Ignatius Loyola (1491-1556)

 

Disciples in Mission

PRAYER FOR EVANGELIZATION

Loving God, you called us each by name and gave your only Son to redeem us. In your faithfulness, you sent the Holy Spirit to complete the mission of Jesus among us. Open our hearts to Jesus. Give us the courage to speak his name to those who are close to us and the generosity to share his love with those who are far away. We pray that every person throughout the world be invited to know and love Jesus as Savior and Redeemer. May they come to know his all-surpassing love. May that love transform every element of our society. We ask this through Christ, Our Lord. Amen. Mary, Mother of the Church, pray for us. St. Paul the Apostle, pray for us.

~ 2001, Paulist National Catholic Evangelization Association

 

THE MEMORARE

Remember, 0 most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, 0 Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you I come, before you I stand sinful and sorrowful. 0 Mother of the Word Incarnate! Despise not my petitions, but in your mercy hear and answer me. Amen.

 

RENEW PRAYER

Gracious God and Father, we are your people embraced by your love. We thank you for your presence with us throughout all time. Create us anew through Jesus Christ, your Son. Liberate us from all that keeps us from you. Send your Holy Spirit, enabling us to recreate our world and restore justice. Heal us from every form of sin and violence. Transform us to live your Word more profoundly. Reconcile us so enemies become friends. Awaken us to the sacred. Nurture our relationships; enliven our parishes; reunite our families. Fill us with joy to celebrate the fullness of life. Empower us to be a community of love growing always in your likeness by the grace of Christ our Lord. Amen.

 

PRAYER TO ST. MICHAEL

Saint Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our defense against the wickedness and snares ofthe devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, 0 Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into Hell Satan and the other evil spirits who roam thru the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. Pope Leo XIII (1878-1903)