APPENDIX 6 – PRAYERS (The Sign of the Cross, Angel of God Prayer, Our Hail Mary / Ave, Maria The Nicene Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be are in and Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. I believe in one God, the Father, the English). Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of seen and unseen. Sign of the Cross / Signum Crucis God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our I believe in one Lord, Jesus , the only death. Amen. Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God In the name of the Father and of the Son from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, Ave, Maria, gratia plena, Dominus tecum. Benedicta begotten, not made, one in Being with the Father. and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. tu in mulieribus, et benedictus fructus ventris tui, Through Him all things were made. For us men and Iesus. Sancta Maria, Mater Dei, ora pro nobis for our salvation, He came down from heaven: (bow) In nomine Patris peccatoribus, nunc et in hora mortis nostrae. Amen. by the power of the Holy Spirit He was born of the et Filii Virgin Mary, and became Man. For our sake He was et Spiritus Sancti. Amen. Glory Be / Gloria Patri crucified under Pontius Pilate; He suffered, died, and Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy was buried. On the third day He rose again in Morning Offering Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever fulfillment of the Scriptures; He ascended into O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I shall be, world without end. Amen. heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. offer You my prayers, works, joys and sufferings of He will come again in glory to judge the living and this day, for all the intentions of Your Sacred Heart, Gloria Patri et Filio et Spiritui Sancto. Sicut erat in the dead, and His Kingdom will have no end. in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the principio, et nunc et simper et in sae cula saeculorum. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the throughout the world, for the salvation of , in Amen. Giver of life, Who proceeds from the Father and the reparation for sins, the reunion of all Christians, and Son. With the Father and the Son He is worshiped in particular for the intentions of the Holy Father this Angel of God / Angele Dei and glorified. He has spoken through the prophets. I month. Amen. Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God’s believe in one, holy, catholic, and apostolic . love commits me here, ever this day be at my side, to I acknowledge one for the forgiveness of Our Father / Pater Noster light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen. sins. I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. Our Father Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Angele Dei, qui custos es mei, me, tibi commissum The Apostles’ Creed Thy kingdom come. pietate superna illumina, custodi, rege et guberna. I believe in Almighty, Creator of Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Amen. heaven and earth. Give us this day our daily bread, And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, Who and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who Prayer before Meals was conceived by the Holy Spirit, trespass against us; Bless us O Lord, and these Thy gifts, which we are born of the Virgin Mary; suffered under Pontius and, lead us not into temptation, about to receive, from Thy bounty, through Christ, Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. but deliver us from evil. Amen. our Lord. Amen. He descended into hell; the third day He rose

Pater noster qui es in caelis: again from the dead; sanctificetur Nomen Tuum, Prayer after Meals He ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand adveniat Regnum Tuum; We give Thee thanks Almighty God, for these and of God the Father Almighty, from thence He shall fiat voluntas Tua, all Thy benefits. And may the souls of the faithful come to judge the living and the dead. sicut in caelo, et in terra. departed, through the mercy of God, rest in . I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Panem nostrum cotidianum da nobis hodie; Amen. Church, the of saints, the forgiveness of et dimitte nobis debita nostra, sins, the resurrection of the body and life everlasting. sicut et nos dimittimus debitoribus nostris; Amen. et ne nos inducas in tentationem; sed libera nos a Malo. Amen.

Hail, Holy Queen (Salve Regina) Act of Contrition (Alternate Version from Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our the Rite of Penance) sweetness and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of sinned against You whom I should love above all mercy toward us, and after this exile show unto us the things. I firmly intend, with Your help, to do blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. me to sin. Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God for us. In His name, my God, have mercy. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of

Christ. The Angelus (at noon) Act of Faith V. The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary. O my God, I firmly believe that You are one God in R And she conceived of the Holy Spirit. Memorare three divine Persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. I Hail Mary . . . Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never believe that Your divine Son became man and died V. Behold the handmaid of the Lord. was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, for our sins and that He will come to judge the living R. Be it done unto me according to Thy word. implored thy help, or sought thy intercession, was left and the dead. I believe these and all the truths which Hail Mary . . . unaided. Inspired by this confidence I fly unto thee, the Holy teaches because You have V. And the Word was made flesh. (bow) O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To thee do I come, revealed them Who are eternal truth and wisdom, R. And dwelt among us. before I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Who can neither deceive nor be deceived. In this Hail Mary . . . Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy faith I intend to live and die. Amen. V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. mercy hear and answer me. Amen.

R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Sub Tuum Praesidium (Under Your Act of Hope Let us pray: O Lord God, I hope by your grace for the pardon of Protection) all my sins and after life here to gain eternal Pour forth, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy grace into our hearts; that we, to whom the Incarnation of happiness because you have promised it Who are We fly to thy protection, O holy Mother of God. infinitely powerful, faithful, kind, and merciful. In Christ, Thy Son, was made known by the message Despise not our petitions in our necessities, but of an angel, may by His Passion and Cross be this hope I intend to live and die. Amen. deliver us always from all dangers O glorious and brought to the glory of His Resurrection. Through blessed Virgin. the same Christ, our Lord. Amen. Act of Love O Lord God, I love You above all things and I love Examination of Conscience my neighbor for Your sake because You are the Regina Coeli (at noon - recited during Easter What sins of thought, word, deed, or omission highest, infinite and perfect good, worthy of all my Season) have I committed today. Here it is good to mentally love. In this love I intend to live and die. Amen. V. Queen of heaven, rejoice, . review your day in the light of the 10 commandments. R. The Son whom you merited to bear, alleluia, Jesus Prayer has risen as He said, alleluia. Act of Contrition Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, have mercy V. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia! O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended on me, a sinner. R. For the Lord has truly risen, alleluia. Thee, and I detest all my sins because of Thy just Let us pray: O God, Who gave joy to the world punishments, but most of all because they offend through the resurrection of Thy Son, our Lord Jesus Thee, my God, who art all good and deserving of all Christ, grant we beseech Thee, that through the my love. I firmly resolve with the help of Thy grace intercession of the Virgin Mary, His Mother, we may to sin no more and to avoid the near occasion of sin. obtain the joys of everlasting life. Through the same Amen. Christ, our Lord. Amen. pardoning that we are pardoned. And, it is in R. Have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy. dying that we are born to eternal life. V. Lord, show us your love and mercy; R. for we put our trust in you.

Te Deum V. In you, Lord, is our hope: R. and we shall never hope in vain. The Divine Praises Your are God: we praise you; You are the Lord: we acclaim you; Blessed be God. You are the eternal Father; Blessed be his holy Name. All creation worships you. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true Man. perpetual help shine upon them. May the souls Blessed be the name of Jesus. To you all angels, all the powers of heaven, of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, Blessed be his most Sacred Heart. Cherubim and Seraphim, sing in endless praise: rest in peace. Amen. Blessed be his most Precious Blood. Holy, holy, holy, Lord, God of power and might, Blessed be Jesus in the most holy Sacrament of the heaven and earth are full of your glory. .

Blessed be the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete. The glorious company of apostles praise you. Blessed be the great Mother of God, Mary most holy. The noble fellowship of prophets praise you. Blessed be her holy and Immaculate Conception. The white-robed army of martyrs praise you. Chaplet of the Divine Mercy Blessed be her glorious Assumption. (Said on ordinary beads) Blessed be the name of Mary, Virgin and Mother. Begin with the Sign of the Cross. Throughout the world the holy Church acclaims you: Blessed be Saint Joseph, her most chaste spouse. Father, of majesty unbounded, Blessed be God in his angels and in his saints. On the first three Hail Mary beads, say Your true and only Son, worthy of all worship, the Our Father…Hail Mary…Apostles Creed… and the Holy Spirit, advocate and guide.

Come, Holy Spirit On the Our Father beads, say: V. Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Thy faithful. You, Christ, are the king of glory, Eternal Father, I offer You the Body and Blood, R. Enkindle in them the fire of Thy love. The eternal Son of the Father. and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, V. Send forth Thy Spirit and they shall be created. Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our R. And Thou shalt renew the face of the earth. When you became man to set us free sins and those of the whole world. V. Let us pray: you did not spurn the Virgin’s womb.

R. O God, Who by the light of the Holy Spirit didst On the Hail Mary beads, say: instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that in the You overcame the sting of death, For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have same Spirit they may be truly wise and ever and opened the kingdom of heaven to all believers. mercy on us and on the whole world. rejoice in His consolation, through Christ our

Lord. Amen. You are seated at God’s right hand in glory. In conclusion, recite three times: We believe that you will come and be our judge. Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal Prayer of St. Francis One, have mercy on us and on the whole world. Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace. Come then, Lord, and help your people,

Bought with the price of your own blood, Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where End with the Sign of the Cross. And bring us with your saints there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, to glory everlasting. faith, where there is despair, hope, where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. O divine Master, grant that I may not so much V. Save your people, Lord, and bless your inheritance. seek to be consoled as to console; to be R. Govern and uphold them now and always. understood, as to understand; to be loved as to V. Day by day we bless you. love. For it is in giving that we receive, it is in R. We praise your name for ever. V. Keep us today, Lord, from all sin. as it was in the beginning is now, and will be forever. Amen. Aspirations (short, breath prayers that

unite us to God, His Mother and the Saints) The Magnificat My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, May the Most be my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, praised and adored forever! for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant. My Lord and my God!

From this day all generations will call me blessed: the Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is I can do all things in Him who strengthens his Name. Me. ---Philippians 4:13

The Benedictus He has mercy on those who fear him in every Jesus, help me! Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel; generation. he has come to His people and set them free. Jesus, help us! He has shown the strength of His arm, He has raised up for us a mighty savior, born of the he has scattered the proud in their conceit. We adore You, O Christ, and we bless house of his servant David. You, because by Your Holy Cross You He has cast down the might from their thrones, have redeemed the world. Through his holy prophets he promised of old that he and has lifted up the lowly. would save us from our enemies, from the hands of God come to my assistance. all who hate us. He has filled the hungry with good things, - Lord, make haste to help me. and the rich He has sent away empty. He promised to show mercy to our fathers and to Jesus, Mary and Joseph, save souls! remember his holy covenant. He has come to the help of His servant Israel for He has remembered His promise of mercy, the promise Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, help and protect us! This was the oath he swore to our father Abraham: He made to our fathers, to Abraham and His children to set us free from the hands of our enemies, forever. O Mary conceived without sin, pray for free to worship him without fear, us who have recourse to thee. holy and righteous in his sight all the days of our life. Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, Mother of Mercy, pray for us. You, my child, shall be called the prophet of the as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be Most High; forever. Amen. Jesus, I trust in You! for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way, to give his people knowledge of salvation Byzantine Catholic Prayers Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Have mercy on us! by the forgiveness of their sins. O Heavenly King, Comforter, Spirit of Truth! You are everywhere present and fill all things. Treasury O Jesus, meek and humble of heart, make my In the tender compassion of our God the dawn from of Blessings and Giver of Life, come and dwell heart unto Thine. on high shall break upon us, within us, cleanse us of all stain, and save our souls, to shine on those who dwell in darkness and the O gracious Lord. Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us. shadow of death, and to guide our feet into the way of peace. St. (name of saint), pray for us. (said on the O Most Holy , have mercy on us; O Lord, feast day of any saint) Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy cleanse us of our sins; O Master forgive our Spirit, transgressions; O Holy One, come to us and heal our Praised be Jesus Christ, now and forever. infirmities for Your Name’s sake.