Very Old and Very Short Prayers to Our Mother Mary

 

I opened the window to the gentle rain and said my prayers there.

LITANY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us. 
Christ, graciously hear us.
God, the Father of heaven, have mercy on us.
God, the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God, the Holy Ghost, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, Pray for us.
Holy Mother of God, Pray for us.
Holy Virgin of virgins, Pray for us.
Mother of Christ, Pray for us.
Mother of divine grace, Pray for us.
Mother most pure, Pray for us.
Mother most chaste, Pray for us.
Mother inviolate, Pray for us.
Mother undefiled, Pray for us.
Mother most amiable, Pray for us.
Mother most admirable, Pray for us.
Mother of good counsel, Pray for us.
Mother of our Creator, Pray for us.
Mother of our Saviour, Pray for us.
Virgin most prudent, Pray for us.
Virgin most venerable, Pray for us.
Virgin most renowned, Pray for us.
Virgin most powerful, Pray for us.
Virgin most merciful, Pray for us.
Virgin most faithful, Pray for us.
Mirror of justice, Pray for us
Seat of wisdom, Pray for us.
Cause of our joy, Pray for us.
Spiritual vessel, Pray for us.
Vessel of honor, Pray for us.
Vessel of singular devotion, Pray for us.
Mystical rose, Pray for us.
Tower of David, Pray for us.
Tower of ivory, Pray for us.
House of gold, Pray for us.
Ark of the covenant, Pray for us.
Gate of heaven, Pray for us.
Morning star, Pray for us.
Health of the weak, Pray for us.
Refuge of sinners, Pray for us.
Comforter of the afflicted, Pray for us.
Help of Christians, Pray for us.
Queen of angels, Pray for us.
Queen of patriarchs, Pray for us.
Queen of prophets, Pray for us.
Queen of apostles, Pray for us.
Queen of martyrs, Pray for us.
Queen of confessors, Pray for us.
Queen of virgins, Pray for us.
Queen of all saints, Pray for us.
Queen conceived without original sin, Pray for us.
Queen of the most holy Rosary, Pray for us.
Queen of peace, Pray for us.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord!
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord!
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.     
     V.  Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
     R.  That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us Pray

Pour forth, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy grace into our hearts, that we to whom the Incarnation of Christ Thy Son was made known by the message of an angel, may by His passion and cross be brought to the glory of His resurrection. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

(Ind. of 300 days, each time.―Pius VII. Sept. 30, 1817.)

Ejaculations to the Blessed Virgin

Mary. 
(Ind. of 25 days, each time.―Clement XIII. Sept. 5, 1750.)

Mary, Virgin Mother of God, pray to Jesus for me. 
(Ind. of 50 days, once each day.―Leo XIII. March  29, 1894.)

Mary our hope, have pity on us. 
(Ind. of 300 days, each time.―Pius X. Jan 8, 1906.) 

My Mother, my trust. 
(Ind. of 300 days, each time.―Benedict XV. Sept. 6, 1915.)

Our Lady of the most Holy Sacrament, pray for us. 
(Ind. of 300 days, each time, before the Blessed Sacrament exposed.―Pius X.  Jan 10, 1906.)

The Man of God

Fr.  Callan & McHugh
Authors of "Blessed Be God."

P. J. Kennedy & Sons, 1928

Panis Angelicus or Bread from Heaven

This first photo and the following were taken by Life Magazine's John Philips. Here we see the Parish Priest and sacristan walking up the sidewalk on home visitation. We can assume this is a serious visit as the children of the house are kneeling alongside the road.

 

In this second photo we become aware of a second photographer who must have been standing alongside of the house.  The little girl continues to kneel in prayer.

Life Magazine revealed to us that the Priest was indeed on a serious visit as he was carrying a Consecrated Host to a dying child.

O Mary, Mother of Mercy, we pray for the child for whom the Eucharist was being carried so carefully and with such dignity and holy reference.  He was a child so we know he is safe in your arms and heaven's abode. We pray also for all the other folks caught in these historical photos for they have all surely passed into the beyond.  

But I fear and tremble when I think of my sins, and of the hour of my own death which draws nearer with each day, indeed with each hour. 

If now, already, I feel the pang of a sin-stained conscience, if now the weight of my sins press me almost to despair, what shall I do in the sad hour of my death?

O my protectress, in the blood of thy divine Son, and in thy mighty intercession, I place my hope. Obtain for me from my blessed Redeemer, sincere sorrow for my sins, true contrition and a resolute will of amendment. And when the moment of death approaches, help me, Mary, in my struggle, strengthen me against all assaults of Satan, assist me to gain the crown of victory. Let me now frequently call upon thee, that with the sacred name of Jesus, and thy holy name upon my tongue, I may depart from this life in peace and enter the celestial abodes of eternity. Amen.

Heavenly bread

That becomes the bread for all mankind;

Bread from the angelic host

That is the end of all imaginings;

Oh, miraculous thing!

This body of God will nourish

Even the poorest,

The most humble of servants.

Even the poorest,

The most humble of servants.

Heavenly bread

That becomes the bread for all mankind;

Bread from the angelic host

That is the end of all imaginings;

Oh, miraculous thing!

This body of God will nourish

Even the poorest,

The most humble of servants.

Even the poorest,

The most humble of servants.

Let Me Shake You!

Hugo da Silva: (after witnessing the miracle) Only the fool saith "There is no God"

Ricardo Montalban SHAKES you by your Shoulders!

PART ONE

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PART THREE

PART FOUR

Celebrating Our Lady of Fatima

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The only thing remarkable about the Portuguese village of Fatima is the name it bears. It is that of an Arab maiden who, snatched from her father's stronghold, died shortly after becoming a Christian and the bride of her captor. The latter laid her to rest in the chapel of a monastery which stood on this site over 700 years ago. He himself exchanged his knightly trappings for the plain robe of a monk. In time the monastery disappeared but the chapel stayed standing. Low white walled houses clustered around and made of it a village church. The memory of Fatima clung to the venerable stones which sheltered her remains, and the village took her name.
It is a high plateau hereabouts and hilly. When the Moors and Arabs were masters of most of the Spanish peninsula, this region is one which escaped from their rule. It has remained to this day isolated from the main roads. The soil is too stony for farming, but the pasturage is fair. The villagers keep some stock, and what with their olive trees, grapes and garden-produce, they have enough for their frugal needs. Of course, they have to work long and hard. The children help by tending the sheep.

Sunday is in honor with these sturdy folk. Work clothes are replaced by clean and neat ones.The blouses and skirts of the women are gay, and shawls frame the beauty of their firmly moulded features.

At the time of which we are speaking, there was trouble in Portugal. A series of revolutions from 1910 to 1913 had left the government in the hands of an anti-religious clique, bent on molesting the population in the practice of its loyal faith in Christ.

As a result, the joy that comes from a flourishing Christian life was absent from the land. The Church was hampered and hate hung heavy over the cities.  Christ was no longer supreme in Portuguese hearts, and they were forgetful that their country was dedicated to Mary, His mother, whom He loves, forgetful of the love they owed her too, forgetful of her power to deliver them from oppression and injustice. Even in the remoter places like Fatima, though nothing could shake the tranquil faith of the women, the men were becoming indifferent and listless. The practice of reciting the family rosary in the evening was dying.

But all this was going to change. Great events were impending. The village which the fair young convert from Islam had named was to receive the visit of another maiden, a Queen whose name is imperishable, whom all nations until the end of time shall call blessed. She came to the poor people of Portugal to save them from the catastrophes of our times and, by means of a regenerated Portugal, to show the wartorn world the way to peace and happiness. And to aid her in this mission of mercy, she chose three little children.  

Is Mary Truly the Mother of God?

Danbury, Connecticut - 1950

Is the Blessed Virgin Mary truly the Mother of God?

The Blessed Virgin Mary is truly the Mother of God, because the same Divine Person who is the Son of God is also the Son of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

On what day was the Son of God conceived and made man? 

The Son of God was conceived and made man on Annunciation day―the day on which the Angel Gabriel announced to the Blessed Virgin Mary that  she was to be the Mother of God. Luke I; 26-38.

How is this important event commemorated? 

This important event is commemorated by the first words of the Hail Mary, by the Angelus, and by the Feast of the Annunciation (March 25).

Prayer to God's Mother

Advanced Catechism of Catholic Faith and Practice, 1922.

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Though Late - Not Too Late

Though late, it is still in my power to love Thee, my God, with my whole heart. Yes! it is possible for me to love Thee from this moment with the most perfect love; to love Thee till death, and for all eternity. Most consoling truth! I can, then, love God perfectly, even from this very moment. I desire, O supreme and infinite Being, to give myself to Thee, with all that I am and all that I have. Amen.

Don't forget Your Prayers!

Meditations on the Truths of Eternity

William Powell, Dublin - 1858

Mary, the Verdant Meadow

I cheerfully renew my consecration to Their holy service.

R. The root of jesse gave out a branch, and the branch a flower; and on the flower resteth the holy Spirit.

V. The Virgin Mother of God is the branch, her Son the flower. And on the flower resteth the holy Spirit.  

The Virgins womb, a meadow verdant in an endless spring, has brought forth a flower, whose beauty will never droop, whose freshness will never fade. O Virgin, branch sublime, to what a height art thou grown! Even up to Him that sitteth on the throne, even to the Lord of majesty. It was sure to be so, for thou fastest deep down the roots of humility. O plant of heaven indeed! precious above all, holier than all. O tree of life indeed! alone worthy to bear the fruit of salvation. 
 

The Devout St. Bernard

Mary's Little Office

The Extra Chair is for You!

MARY'S LITTLE OFFICE

6 AM - AT MATINS
7 AM - AT PRIME
9 AM - AT TERCE
12 NOON - AT SEXT
3 PM - AT NONE
6 PM - AT VESPERS
10 PM - AT COMPLINE

Mary's Little Office Explained

Morning Prayer and the Rosary with Christgian Peschken

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