Meditation Prayers Spend time with Jesus...let Him come into your heart! Our Most Immaculate Heart of Mary will bring you to her Son Jesus...Amen. Click below and keep Blessed Sacrament up as you pray.... 24 Hour Perpetual Adoration There is a low bandwidth desktop that you can click... on this site to enable you to keep a small window opened of the Blessed Sacrament...and up on your desktop as you pray, work or browse the internet.     Little Chaplet of the Holy Spirit Come, Holy Spirit, enlighten my mind! Come, inflame my heart! 1. On the Crucifix, recite the Apostles' Creed I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified; died, and was buried.  He descended to hell, the third day he arose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, sits at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty; from whence He shall come to judge the living and the dead.  I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the Communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting, Amen. 2. On the first of the three beads Glory Be to the Father 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. 3. Our Father on the next bead.                 Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, Amen.            4. Pray this prayer on the third bead: Father, Father, send us the promised  Paraclete, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 5. On each of the ten beads:                 Beginning each decade with an Our Father.                            "Come, Holy spirit, fill the hearts of Thy faithful and kindle in them...the fire of Thy love!"   6. After the tenth bead:  "Send forth Thy Spirit and they shall be created.  And Thou shalt renew the face of the earth."   "O God, Who instructed the hearts of Thy faithful by the light  of the Holy Spirit, grant us by the same Spirit to be truly wise and evermore to rejoice in His consolation. Through Christ our Lord. Amen 7. Repeat six more decades (seven in all) Begin each decade with an Our Father At the end of the seventh decade say Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope. To Thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To Thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, Thine eyes of mercy towards us. And after this our exile, show unto us the blessed Fruit of Thy womb, Jesus. Oh clement, Oh loving, Oh sweet Virgin Mary.  Pray for us, Oh Holy Mother of God.  That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.         Chaplet in Honor of the Immaculate Heart Suitable for a Novena   V. Incline unto my aid, O God! R. O Lord, make haste to help me! V. Glory be to the Father, etc. R. As it was in the beginning, etc. 1. Immaculate Virgin, who, conceived without sin, didst direct every movement of thy most pure heart to that God Who was ever the object of thy love, and who was ever most submissive to His will, obtain for me the grace to hate sin with my whole heart, and to learn of thee to live in perfect resignation to the will of God. (1) Our Father,  (7) Hail Mary's Heart transpierced with pain and woe, Set my heart with love aglow! 2. I marvel, Mary, at thy deep humility, through which thy blessed heart was troubled at the gracious message brought thee by Gabriel, the archangel, that thou wast chosen Mother of the Son of the Most High, and through which thou didst proclaim thyself his humble handmaid. Wherefore, in great confusion at the sight of my pride, I ask thee for the grace of a contrite and humble heart, that, knowing my own misery, I may obtain that crown of glory promised to the truly humble of heart. (1) Our Father,  (7) Hail Mary's Heart transpierced with pain and woe, Set my heart with love aglow! 3. Blessed Virgin, who, in thy sweetest heart, didst keep as a precious treasure the words of Jesus thy Son, and pondering on the lofty mysteries they contained, didst learn to live for God alone, how doth my cold heart confound me! O dearest Mother! Get me grace so to meditate within my heart upon God's holy law that I may strive to follow thee in the fervent practice of every Christian virtue. (1) Our Father,  (7) Hail Mary's Heart transpierced with pain and woe,  Set my heart with love aglow! 4. Glorious Queen of Martyrs, whose sacred heart was pierced in thy Son's bitter Passion by the sword, whereof the holy man Simeon had prophesied, gain for my heart true courage and a holy patience to bear the troubles and misfortunes of this miserable life, that so by crucifying my flesh with its desires while following the mortification of the Cross, I may indeed show myself to be a true child of thine. (1) Our Father,  (7) Hail Mary's Heart transpierced with pain and woe, Set my heart with love aglow! 5. O Mary, Mystical Rose, whose loving heart, burning with the living fire of charity, did accept us for thy sons at the foot of the Cross, becoming thus our tender Mother, make me feel the sweetness of thy maternal heart and thy power with Jesus, that when menaced by the perils of this mortal life, and most of all in the dread hour of death, my heart united with thine may love my Jesus then and through all ages. Amen. (1) Our Father,  (7) Hail Mary's Heart transpierced with pain and woe,  Set my heart with love aglow! Let us now turn to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, that He may inflame us with His holy love!    O Divine Heart of Jesus! To Thee I consecrate myself, full of deep gratitude for the many blessings I have received and daily do receive from Thy boundless charity. With my whole heart I thank thee for having, in addition to them all, vouchsafed to give me Thy own most holy Mother, giving me to her as a child, in the person of the beloved disciple. Let my heart ever burn with love for Thee, finding in Thy sweetest Heart its peace, its refuge, and its happiness. Greeting Mary Hail Mary, hello, how are you? I greet you with love, And I thank you for being available.  Deeply, I breathe your roses, The twelve fresh roses you place in my spirit Every morning when I say hello to you. We turn to you for protection, holy Mother of God. Listen to our prayers and help us in our needs. Save us from every danger, glorious and blessed Virgin. Full of grace are you, Grace spilling over Heaven's boundaries Into my world, living water, bread and wine, The unmerited favor of God That you come carrying to me, Your arms always full of gifts. Canticle Of Mary My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, My Spirit rejoices in God my Saviour For He has looked with favour on His lowly servant.   From this day all generations will call me blessed: The Almighty has done great things for me, And holy is His Name.   He has mercy on those who fear Him In every generation.  He has shown the strength of His arm, He has scattered the proud in their conceit.  He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, And has lifted up the lowly.   He has filled the hungry with good things, And the rich He has sent away empty. He has come to the help of His servant Israel For He has remembered His promise of mercy, The promise He made to our fathers, To Abraham and his children for ever.  Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.  As it was in the beginning. is now, and will be forever.  Amen. The Lord is with thee, Jesus Christ the Messiah is with you, And you teach me how to recognize That the Lord is with me. Blessed art thou among women, Glowing with love for Jesus, Pure blessedness never tainted But alive with holy beauty. And blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus, The most blessed of humanity, Delivered through you, Virgin Mary.                                                                                                                           A Child's Prayer To Mary Holy Mary, mother fair, Filled with love for God, Pray for us in all our needs.  Pray for us today Hello Dearest Mary... Holy Mary, Mother of God, Teach me to value motherhood, Help me pray for mothers and fathers To love and support each other. Show me how God loves you. Pray for us sinners now And at the hour of our death. Pray that I can live each moment Consecrated to love, to Christ, That I recognize each now As the moment of salvation So that I die prepared for eternal life. Pray that I can crucify my passions, Those passions that make me a sinner,  And that I can die to sin on the cross with Jesus As you look on weeping and praying But joyous, knowing that resurrection follows.  Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, And blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us sinners Now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Back to top Arrow Prayers Scripture describing the "Arrows"   Psalm 11 In the Lord I take refuge; how can you say to me,  Flee like a bird to the mountains!  See how the wicked string their bows, fit their arrows to the string to shoot from the shadows at the upright. When foundations are being destroyed, what can the upright do?   The Lord is in his holy temple; the Lord's throne is in heaven. God's eyes keep careful watch; they test all peoples.  The Lord tests the good and the bad, hates those who love violence,  And rains upon the wicked fiery coals and brimstone, a scorching wind their allotted cup.   The Lord is just and loves just deeds; the upright shall see his face.     Think upon all His wonders. The Father and I are one. (John's gospel) Remember your mercies, Lord. Be gracious to me, O God.   In you I hope all day long. In your love remember me. In you I place all my trust.       Jesus is the Lamb of God. Glory to the Lamb of God. Holy is the Lamb of God. Awake, o my soul, awake! God is worthy of our praise. Create a clean heart in me.   (Psalm 51) Have mercy on me, O God.  (Psalm 51) My life is spent with sorrow. For God is at work in me I will never forget you  (Isaiah 49). Worthy is the Lamb of God.       Holy, holy, holy Lord. My cup is overflowing.  (Psalm 23) With God I shall do bravely. The hand of the Lord feeds me. Joy cometh in the morning. You have been given mercy. We have been given mercy I have been given mercy.       You are my strength  and my song.  (Isaiah) He let us share in His spirit. O come, let us adore Him. His praise endures forever. Only in God be at rest.  (Psalm 62) My Heavenly Father knows.  (John's gospel) My God, make haste to help me!       Come, thou Father of the poor.  (Pentecost Sequence) His eye is on the sparrow and I know He loveth me! The Lord keeps the little ones. Because of me you bear fruit  (Hosea 14) Grace and glory he bestows.  (Psalm 84) How good is the Lord to all. My soul magnifies the Lord.  (Luke 1:46)       Who is this king of glory? Fill me with joy and gladness. And by his stripes we are healed. (Isaiah) Oh, that we might know the Lord!  (Hosea 6) Beside the waters of peace  (Psalm 23) And they shall be my people  (Jeremiah 31) And we shall be his people Let the healing waters flow     I have grasped you by the hand  (Isaiah 42) The victory of justice (Isaiah 42) In His quiver he hid me    (Isaiah 49) Oh my strength, for you I watch  (or wait) His love is everlasting (Psalm 136) Worth more than many sparrows (Luke 12) I have called you by your name  (Isaiah 45)   And to him my soul shall live       The love of Christ compels us.  (St. Paul, one of his letters)   But God is rich in mercy  (Ephesians) Keep us steadfast in your love Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus  (Hebrews 12) My peace is my gift to you.   (John 14) How right it is to love you  (Song of Songs) My grace is enough for you. (Philippians)     I sought Him whom my heart loves.  (or "seek") (Song of Songs) Go and bear fruit that will last.  (John's gospel) Arise! Shine! Thy light has come!  (Isaiah) For there is no other name.   (Acts of the Apostles) Him alone you shall adore  (Matt 4)             Seek the things that are above.  (Colossians)   Taste and see -- the Lord is good. Let silence be your wisdom.       Saint Michael Powerful Aid Glorious Prince of the heavenly hosts and victor over rebellious spirits, be mindful of me who am so weak and sinful and yet so prone to pride and ambition. Lend me, I pray, thy powerful aid in every temptation and difficulty, and above all do not forsake me in my last struggle with the powers of evil. Amen.