Treasury of Indulgenced Prayers

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1 Treasury of Indulgenced Prayers By James A. Varni INTRODUCTION "Treasury of indulgenced prayers" was originally published under the title, "The Treasury of Indulgenced Ejaculations." The first edition was based on the "Raccolta", long the official collection of indulgenced prayers and good works. But with the appearance of "Preces et Pia Opera", issued by the Vatican Press and now the only authentic collection of indulgenced prayers, it was evident, due to the changes in indulgences granted, the omission of some prayers, and the inclusion of other prayers, that a new edition of "The Treasury of Indulgenced Ejaculations" was most imperative. To make the revised booklet have an even wider appeal than its predecessor had, it was decided to include not only ejaculations but also invocations and some of the more popular prayers suitable for a variety of occasions. Because of the change in subject matter, a change in the title likewise became necessary. Nonetheless, what was written of the original booklet may also be stated of this, its successor. It is a prayer booklet. It has purposely been kept brief in order that it may be as available as possible for use at all times. And for those who read it with the intention of gaining the indulgences granted the various prayers, it will prove a golden treasury indeed. The note in parentheses refers to the indulgence one can gain by saying the prayer. An asterisk (*) adjoining the indulgence, as in this case, indicates that, if the prayer is said every day for a month, a plenary indulgence may be gained under the usual conditions of Confession, Communion, visit to a church, and prayer for the intention of the Pope. PART I. TO ALMIGHTY GOD AND THE HOLY TRINITY In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. (100 days every time the sign of the cross is made with the above invocation of the holy Trinity. 300 days if made with holy water) To the king of ages, immortal and invisible, to God alone be honour and glory for ever and ever. Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts: the heavens and the earth are full of thy glory. Thee, God the Father, unbegotten; thee, the only-begotten Son; thee, the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete; the holy and undivided Trinity, we, with all our heart and voice, confess, praise, and bless. May the most just, most high, and most adorable Will of God be in all things done, praised, and magnified forever. (500 days every time said. Plenary indulgence at the point of death for those who have frequently said the prayer during life and who have, in addition, received the Sacraments of Confession and Holy Communion, or are at least contrite and have, if possible, pronounced the Name of Jesus or have devoutly invoked Him in their heart and have accepted death patiently from the hand of God in payment for sin)* My God and my all! My God, grant that I may love Thee, and as the sole reward of my love grant that I may ever love Thee more and more. My God, my only good, Thou art all mine, grant that I may be all Thine. * Blessed be the Name of the Lord! (500 days every time said devoutly on hearing blasphemies against God) My God, I give Thee thanks for that which Thou givest, for that which Thou takest away. May Thy Will be done. My God, unite all minds in the truth and all hearts in charity. Teach me, O Lord, to do Thy Will, for Thou art my God.

2 (a) O most holy Trinity, I adore Thee dwelling by Thy grace in my soul. (b) O most holy Trinity, dwelling by Thy grace in my soul, make me love Thee more and more. (c) O most holy Trinity, dwelling by Thy grace in my soul, make me more and more holy. (d) Remain with me, O Lord; be Thou my true joy. (300 days every time each is said, even if each is said separately) My God, bestow Thy blessings and Thy mercies on all persons and on those souls in Purgatory for whom I am in charity, gratitude, or friendship bound and have the desire to pray. O God, be merciful to me, a sinner. O God, Thou art all-powerful; make me holy. (a) Holy God, holy and strong, holy and immortal, have mercy on us. (b) To Thee be praise, to Thee be glory, to Thee be thanksgiving for ever and ever, O blessed Trinity. (500 days every time each is said, even if each is said separately)* Benediction, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, honour, power, and strength be to our God for ever and ever. Guard me, O Lord, as the pupil of Thy eye; shield me under the shadow of Thy wings. Into Thy hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit. O God, come to my assistance; O Lord, make haste to help me. Vouchsafe, O Lord, this day (or this night) to keep us without sin. (500 days every time said in the morning or in the evening)* Deliver me, O Lord, from my enemies. O Lord, repay us not according to the sins which we have committed, nor according to our iniquities. O Lord, remember not our former iniquities, and forgive us our sins, for Thy Name's sake. Praise the Lord, all ye nations; praise Him, all ye people, for His mercy is confirmed upon us, and the truth of the Lord remains forever. (300 days every time said. 3 years if publicly recited)* My God, I believe in Thee, I hope in Thee, I love Thee above all things with my whole soul, my whole heart, my whole strength; I love Thee because Thou art infinitely good and worthy to be loved; and because I love Thee, it grieves me from my whole heart that I have offended Thee; have mercy on me, a sinner. O Lord, increase our faith. My God, I love Thee. O blessed Trinity, one God, in Thee I believe, in Thee I hope, Thee I love, Thee I adore, have mercy on me now and at the hour of my death, and save me. Almighty, everlasting God, grant us an increase of faith, hope, and charity; and that we may merit to attain what Thou dost promise, grant us to love what Thou dost ordain. Through Christ Our Lord. Take, O Lord, and receive all my liberty, my memory, my understanding, and all my will, whatsoever I have and possess. Thou hast given all these things to me; to Thee, O Lord, I restore them; all are Thine, dispose of them all according to Thy Will. Give me Thy love and Thy grace, for this is enough for me.

3 Omnipotence of the Father, help my frailty, and rescue me from the depths of misery. Wisdom of the Son, direct all my thoughts, words, and actions. Love of the Holy Spirit, be the source of all the operations of my soul, so that they may be entirely conformed to Thy Divine Will. Eternal Father, by the Most Precious Blood of Jesus Christ, glorify His most holy Name according to the desires of His adorable Heart. (300 days every time said if recited with the intention of making reparation for blasphemies against the most Holy Name of Jesus)* We give Thee thanks, Almighty God, for all Thy benefits. Who livest and reignest world without end. Teach me goodness and knowledge and discipline, O Lord; for I have believed Thy commandments. Grant, we beseech, O Almighty, Eternal God, that through the spotless virginity of the most pure Virgin Mary we may obtain purity of mind and body. O God, the author and lover of peace, to know Whom is to live, to serve Whom is to reign, shield Thy suppliants from all assaults, so that we who trust in Thy protection may fear no foe. Through Christ Our Lord. My Jesus, mercy! * Sweetest Jesus, be to me, not a Judge, but a Saviour. Jesus, my God, I love Thee above all things. Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me. PART II. TO JESUS O my Jesus, Thou Who art charity itself, kindle in my heart that divine fire that consumes the saints and transforms them into Thee. Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, light of the world, I adore Thee, for Thee I live, for Thee I die. Jesu, for Thee I live - Jesu, for Thee I die - Jesu, I am Thine in life and in death. (100 days every time said)* O Jesus, life eternal in the bosom of the Father, life of the souls made in Thy likeness, in the name of Thy love make us know - reveal to us Thy Heart. O Jesus, Friend of the little ones, bless the children of the whole world. Thou art the Christ, the Son of the Living God. (500 days every time said before the Blessed Sacrament, even if it is enclosed in the Tabernacle) Blessed be Jesus Christ and His most pure mother. Jesus, for love of Thee I am with Thee and for Thee. O Jesu, Son of the living God, have mercy on us! O Jesu, Son of the Virgin Mary, have mercy on us! O Jesu, King and Centre of all hearts, let there be peace in Thy kingdom! (300 days every time all three are said together)

4 O Jesus, with my whole heart I cling to Thee. O Jesu be Thou Jesus to me, and save me. * Christ Jesus, be Thou my helper and my redeemer. * O Lord Jesus Christ, Thou alone art holy, Thou alone art the Lord, Thou alone art most high. O Jesus, grant that I may be Thine, wholly Thine, solely Thine. Lord Jesus, may I know myself and know Thee. May I desire nothing save only Thee. May I hate myself and love Thee. May I do everything for the sake of Thee. May I humble myself and exalt Thee. May I think of nothing except Thee. May I die to myself and live in Thee. May I receive whatever happens as from Thee. May I banish self and follow Thee, And ever desire to follow Thee. May I fly from myself and fly to Thee, That I may deserve to be defended by Thee. May I fear for myself and fear Thee, And be among those who are chosen by Thee. May I distrust myself and trust in Thee. May I be willing to obey on account of Thee. May I cling to nothing but to Thee, And may I be poor for the sake of Thee. Look upon me, that I may love Thee. Call me, that I may see Thee, And ever and ever enjoy Thee. We adore Thee, O Most Holy Lord Jesus Christ, here and in all Thy churches that are in the whole world, and we bless Thee; for by Thy holy cross Thou hast redeemed the world. (7 years every time said on bended knees upon entering or leaving a church)* Grant me Thy grace, most merciful Jesus, that it may be with me and labour with me and continue with me unto the end. Grant me always to will and desire that which is most acceptable to Thee and which pleaseth Thee best. Let Thy Will be mine, and let my will always follow Thine and agree perfectly with it. Let me always will or not will the same with Thee; and let me not be able to will or not to will otherwise than as Thou willest or willest not. O Jesus, our Saviour, give us Thy blessing; deliver us from eternal death; assist Thy holy Church; grant peace to all nations; deliver the souls who are suffering in Purgatory. Jesus! (300 days every time said. Plenary indulgence at the point of death to those who during life frequently invoke the Holy Name)* O God, Who didst constitute Thine only begotten Son the Saviour of mankind and didst bid that He should be called Jesus: mercifully grant that we, who venerate His holy Name on earth, may also be filled with the vision of Him in Heaven. Through the same Christ Our Lord. Soul of Christ, sanctify me. Body of Christ, save me. Blood of Christ, inebriate me. Water from the side of Christ, wash me

5 Passion of Christ, strengthen me. O good Jesu, hear me. Within Thy wounds hide me. Permit me not to be separated from Thee. From the wicked enemy defend me. In the hour of my death call me. And bid me come to Thee, That with Thy saints I may praise Thee For ever and ever. (300 days every time said. 7 years if said after Communion)* (a) Hail, saving Victim, offered upon the scaffold of the cross for me and for the whole human race. (b) Hail, precious blood, streaming from the wounds of our crucified Lord Jesus Christ and washing away the sins of the whole world. (c) Remember, O Lord, Thy servant, whom Thou hast redeemed with Thy precious blood. (500 days every time each one is said during the Elevation in the Mass, even if each is said separately) My Lord and my God! (7 years every time said when the Host is elevated during Mass or when it is solemnly exposed. Plenary indulgence once a week under the usual conditions) O Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament, have mercy on us. May the Most Blessed Sacrament be forever praised and adored. * Blessed and praised every moment be the most holy and divine Sacrament. We adore Thee every moment, O living bread of heaven, great Sacrament. O saving Victim, opening wide The gate of heaven to man below, Our foes press on from every side; Thine aid supply, Thy strength bestow. To Thy great Name be endless praise, Immortal Godhead, one in three; Oh, grant us endless length of days In our true native land with Thee. Blessed is He Who cometh in the Name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest. (500 days every time said after the Consecration at Mass)* Jesu, bread of life, protect us; Shepherd kind, do not reject us; In Thy happy fold collect us, And partakers of the bliss elect us, Which shall never see an end. Thou, the wisest and the mightiest, Who us here with food delightest, Seat us at Thy banquet brightest With the blessed Thou invitest An eternal feast to spend. As the hart panteth after the fountains of water, so my soul panteth after Thee, O God. Come, O Lord, and do not delay.

6 Let not the partaking of Thy Body, O Lord Jesus Christ, which I, all unworthy, presume to receive, turn to my judgment and condemnation, but through Thy loving kindness may it be to me a safeguard and remedy for soul and body. Who livest and reignest world without end. Lord, I am not worthy that Thou shouldst enter under my roof; but only say the word, and my soul shall be healed. (500 days every time said thrice. Plenary indulgence under the usual conditions if said thrice every day for a month) The cross is my sure salvation. The cross I ever adore. The cross of the Lord is with me. The cross is my refuge. * Hail, O cross, my only hope! Through the sign of the cross deliver us from our enemies, our God. We adore Thee, O Christ, and we bless Thee; because by Thy holy cross Thou hast redeemed the world. (3 years every time said. 10 years if one Creed is recited with this prayer) I thank Thee, O Lord, for having died upon the cross for my sins. * O good Jesus, hide me within Thy wounds. Behold, O good and sweetest Jesus, before Thy Face I humbly kneel, and with the greatest fervour of my soul I pray and beseech Thee to fix deep in my heart lively sentiments of faith, hope, and charity, with true contrition for my sins and a most firm purpose of amendment, whilst I contemplate with great sorrow and affection Thy five wounds and ponder them over in my mind, having before my eyes the words which long ago David the prophet spoke in Thy own person concerning Thee, O good Jesus: "They have pierced My hands and My feet, they have numbered all My bones." (10 years every time said before a representation of Christ crucified. Plenary indulgence if, after Confession and Communion, the prayer is said before a representation of the Crucifixion and prayers are offered for the intention of the Pope) Grant, O Lord Jesus Christ, that we who devoutly cherish Thy wounds, having them impressed on our hearts, may honour them by our actions and our life. Glory be to the Father, etc., five times. (3 years every time said) Help us, O Lord our God, and defend with perpetual assistance those whom Thou makest to rejoice in the honour of the holy cross. Through Christ Our Lord. O God, Who didst will that Thy Son should for us undergo the punishment of the cross in order that Thou mightest drive away the power of the enemy from us, grant to Thy servants that we may attain to the grace of the resurrection. Through the same Christ Our Lord. O God, Who by the precious Blood of Thine only begotten Son didst will to sanctify the wood of the life-giving cross, grant, we beseech, that they who rejoice in the honour of the same holy cross may also everywhere rejoice in Thy protection. Through the same Christ our Lord. We therefore beseech Thee to help Thy servants, whom Thou hast redeemed with Thy precious Blood. Eternal Father, I offer Thee the precious Blood of Jesus Christ in satisfaction for my sins, for the relief of the souls in Purgatory, and for the wants of holy Church. O Lord, grant to Thy Church holy priests and fervent religious. O Lord, send labourers into Thy harvest.

7 That Thou wouldst recall all straying sheep into the unity of the Church and wouldst guide all unbelievers into the light of the Gospel, we pray Thee, Lord, hear us. Saviour of the world, save Russia. Lord Jesus, cover with the protection of Thy Divine Heart our Holy Father the Pope. Be to him light, strength, and consolation. O Jesus, Saviour of the world, sanctify Thy priests and Levites. Reward O Lord, with eternal life all those who do us good for Thy Name's sake. O most merciful Jesus, lover of souls, I beseech Thee, through the agony of Thy most holy Heart and through the sorrows of Thy Immaculate Mother, wash in Thy Blood the sinners of the whole world who are now in their agony and will die today. V. Heart of Jesus once in agony. R. Pity the dying. (300 days every time said. Plenary indulgence under the usual conditions if said thrice daily - but at three distinct times during the day - for a month) (a) V. Praised be Jesus Christ. R. Amen - or - Forever. (b) V. Praised be Jesus and Mary. R. Today and forever. (c) V. Glory to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. R. Glory to the immaculate heart of Mary. (300 days every time any one of the foregoing is said as salutation and answer)* Graciously grant, O Lord, peace in our times, that, aided by the help of Thy mercy, we may always be free from sin and secure from all disturbance. Through Christ Our Lord. Burn, O Lord, our loins and our hearts with the fire of the Holy Ghost, that we may serve Thee with a chaste body and please Thee with a pure heart. Through Christ Our Lord. That Thou wouldst deign to humble the enemies of holy Church, we beseech Thee, hear us. Mercifully receive, O Lord, we beseech Thee, the prayers of Thy Church, that, overcoming all adversity and error, she may serve Thee in security and freedom. Through Christ Our Lord. May my heart be spotless, O Lord, that I may not be confounded. May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be loved everywhere. Sweet Heart of my Jesus, make me love Thee ever more. * PART III. TO THE SACRED HEART Heart of Jesus, burning with love of us, inflame our heart with love of Thee. Heart of Jesus, I trust in Thee. * Jesus, meek and humble of heart make our heart like unto Thy Heart.

8 Sacred Heart of Jesus, Thy kingdom come! Divine Heart of Jesus, convert sinners, save the dying, set free the holy souls in Purgatory. Sacred Heart of Jesus, I believe in Thy love for me. Glory, love, and gratitude be to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. O Heart of Love, I place all my trust in Thee, for, though I fear all things from my weakness, I hope all things from Thy mercies. * Sweet Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us and upon our erring brethren. All for Thee, most Sacred Heart of Jesus. Sacred Heart of Jesus, be Thou known, be Thou loved, be Thou imitated. (300 days once a day) Sacred Heart of Jesus, protect our families. * Sweet Heart of Jesus, be my love. Sacred Heart of Jesus, I give myself to Thee through Mary. * Sacred Heart of Jesus, strengthened in Thine agony by an angel, be our support in our agony. Heart of Jesus, grant that I may love Thee and make Thee loved. Heart of Jesus, I love Thee; convert poor blasphemers. * Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us. (500 days every time said. 7 years if said a alternately with the priest after Mass)* My loving Jesus, out of the grateful love I bear Thee and to make reparation for my unfaithfulness to grace, I give Thee my heart, and I consecrate myself wholly to Thee, and with Thy help I purpose never to sin again. (300 days every time said before a representation of the Sacred Heart)* Grant, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, that we, who, glorifying in the most Sacred Heart of Thy Beloved Son, cherish within us the especial benefits of that love, may be equally gladdened both by their action and by their fruit. Through the same Christ Our Lord. Jesus, king and centre of all hearts, through the advent of Thy kingdom grant us peace. PART IV. TO THE EUCHARISTIC HEART OF JESUS Eucharistic Heart of Jesus, on fire with love of us, inflame our hearts with love of Thee. Let us, with Mary Immaculate, adore, thank, pray to, and console the most Sacred and most Beloved Eucharistic Heart of Jesus. * Blessed be the most Sacred Eucharistic Heart of Jesus. Eucharistic Heart of Jesus, model of the priestly heart, have mercy on us.

9 Eucharistic Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us. Blessed and praised be the Sacred Heart and precious Blood of Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament of the altar. Praised be the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament. Eucharistic Heart of Jesus, increase in us faith, hope, and charity. Eucharistic Heart of Jesus, furnace of divine charity, give peace to the world. I adore Thee, O most sacred Eucharistic Heart of Jesus. Love, honour, and glory be to the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus. Praise, adoration, love, and thanksgiving be every moment given to the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus in all the tabernacles of the world, even unto the end of time. PART V. TO THE HOLY FAMILY Jesus, Mary, and Joseph the just, Bless us now and when die we must. Jesus, Mary, Joseph. (7 years every time said)* O Lord Jesus Christ, Who when Thou wast subject to Mary and Joseph didst sanctify the home life with ineffable virtues, grant that, by their joint assistance, we may profit by the example of Thy holy family and become partakers of their eternal happiness. Who livest and reignest for ever and ever. (5 Years every time said)* PART VI. TO THE HOLY GHOST O Holy Spirit, Spirit of truth, come into our hearts; shed the brightness of Thy light on all peoples, that in the unity of faith they may be pleasing to Thee. O Holy Spirit, sweet Guest of my soul, remain with me and see that I ever remain with Thee. Come, Holy Ghost, fill the hearts of Thy faithful and kindle in them the fire of Thy love. V. Send forth Thy Spirit, and they shall be created; R. And Thou shalt renew the face of the earth. Let Us Pray O God, Who by the light of the Holy Ghost didst instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant us by the same Spirit to relish what is right and ever to rejoice in His consolation. Through Christ Our Lord. O Holy Spirit, Creator, be propitious to the Catholic Church; and by Thy heavenly power make it strong and secure against the attacks of its enemies; and renew in Thy charity and grace the spirit of Thy servants, whom Thou hast anointed, that in Thee they may glorify the Father and His only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ Our Lord. PART VII. TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN Mary! (300 days every time said. Plenary indulgence at the point of death to those who have frequently invoked the name of Mary during life)*

10 Vouchsafe that I may praise thee, holy Grant me strength against thine enemies. * Thou who wast a Virgin before thy delivery, pray for us. Hail Mary, etc. Thou who wast a Virgin in thy delivery, pray for us. Hail Mary, etc. Thou who wast a Virgin after thy delivery, pray for us. Hail Mary, etc. * Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us. (300 days every time said. The Blessed Virgin may also be invoked under any other title approved by ecclesiastical authority) My mother, deliver me from mortal sin. Hail Mary, etc., thrice. O Mary, bless this house, where thy name is ever held in benediction. All glory to Mary Immaculate, ever Virgin, blessed among women, the mother of Our Lord Jesus Christ, queen of paradise. Mary, our hope, have pity on us. Mother of love, of sorrow, and of mercy, pray for us. Holy Mary, deliver us from the pains of hell. My mother, my sure trust! Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus, make us saints. Mother of mercy, pray for us. Mary, Virgin Mother of God, pray earnestly to Jesus for me. * O Mary, make me live in God, with God, and for God. Mary, mother of grace, mother of mercy, protect us from the enemy and receive us at the hour of death. * Remember, O Virgin Mother of God, when thou standest in the sight of the Lord, to speak good things in our behalf, and thus He may avert His indignation from us. * May the Virgin Mary with her loving Child bless us. Thou art my mother, O Virgin Mary; defend me lest I should ever provoke thy most beloved Son, and grant that I may always and in everything please Him. O Virgin Mary, thou hast been blessed by the Lord God on high before all women on earth. * Most worthy queen of the world, Mary ever Virgin, intercede for our peace and salvation, thou who didst bring forth Christ the Lord, the Saviour of all. * Holy Mother of God, pray for me. Hail Mary, etc. (300 days every time said thrice before a representation of the Blessed Virgin Mary)* Hail, O queen, mother of mercy, hail, 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 vale of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us. And after this our exile show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. (5 years every time said. Plenary indulgence at the point of death to those who have frequently said it during life)

11 We fly to thy patronage, O holy Mother of God, despise not our petitions in our necessities, but ever deliver us from all dangers, O glorious and blessed Virgin. (5 years every time said. Plenary indulgence at the point of death to all who have frequently recited it during life)* Grant us, thy servants, we beseech thee, O Lord God, to enjoy perpetual health of mind and body, and, by the intercession of glorious Blessed Mary ever a Virgin, to be delivered from present sorrow and to enjoy everlasting gladness. Through Christ Our Lord. O holy Mary, help the unfortunate, aid the weak, refresh the sorrowful, pray for the people, intercede for the clergy, plead for religious women; let all enjoy thine aid who keep holy commemoration of thee. In thy conception, O Virgin Mary, thou wast immaculate; pray for us to the Father, whose Son, Jesus, conceived of the Holy Ghost, thou didst bring forth. To thee, O Virgin Mother, who wast never defiled with the slightest stain of original or actual sin, I commend and entrust the purity of my heart. O Mary, who didst come into this world free from stain, do thou obtain for me from God that I may pass out of it free from sin. Blessed be the holy and Immaculate Conception of the most blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God. * O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. * Hail Mary, etc. By thy Immaculate Conception, O Mary, make my body pure and my soul holy. All fair art thou, O Mary, And the original stain is not in thee. Thou art the glory of Jerusalem. Thou art the joy of Israel. Thou art the honour of our people. Thou art the advocate of sinners. O Mary, O Mary, Virgin most prudent, Mother most clement, Pray for us; Intercede for us with the Lord Jesus Christ. O God, Who, through the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin, didst prepare a suitable dwelling place for Thy Son, grant, we beseech Thee, that, as through the death of Thy Son, foreseen by Thee, Thou didst preserve her from all stain of sin, by her intercession we also may be purified and so may come to Thee. Through the same Christ Our lord. Bid me bear, O Mother blessed, On my heart the wounds impressed, Suffered by the Crucified. Mary sorrowing, Mother of Christians, pray for us. Virgin most sorrowful. pray for us. (300 days every time said. 5 years if this prayer, along with a Hail Mary, is said seven times in honour of the most sorrowful Mother) Sweet heart of Mary, be my salvation. * O purest heart of Mary, Virgin most holy, obtain for me from Jesus purity and humility of heart. *

12 Queen of the most holy rosary, pray for us. Queen, glory of Carmel, pray for us. O Virgin Mary, Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament, glory of the Christian people, joy of the universal Church, salvation of the world, pray for us, and awaken in all the faithful devotion to the Most Holy Eucharist, in order that they may render themselves worthy to receive it daily. Holy Mary, the deliverer, pray for us and for the souls in Purgatory. Mother of Perpetual Help, pray for us. Immaculate Queen of Peace, pray for us. Mother of orphans, pray for us. Our Lady of La Salette, reconciler of sinners, pray without ceasing for us who have recourse to thee. Queen of Apostles, pray for us. Almighty and merciful God, Who didst establish in Blessed Mary ever Virgin a refuge and help of sinners, grant that through her protection we, being absolved from all sins, may obtain the joyous effect of Thy mercy. Through Christ Our Lord. O Mary, queen of the clergy, pray for us; obtain for us numerous and holy priests. Cleanse my heart and my body, O holy Mary. PART VIII. TO THE ANGELS Ye angels, archangels, thrones and dominions, ye principalities and powers, ye virtues of heaven, ye cherubim and seraphim, bless ye the Lord forever. * Bless the Lord, all ye His angels, ye strong in power, who perform His word. Bless the Lord, all ye his virtues, ye ministers of His, who do His will. * St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in the battle, that we may not be lost in the tremendous judgment. * St. Michael, first defender of the Kingship of Christ, pray for us. St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in the battle; be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. Restrain him, O God, we humbly beseech Thee, and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the divine power thrust into Hell Satan and the other evil spirits, who roam through the world, seeking the ruin of souls. Vouchsafe, O Lord our God, to send down Thy holy Archangel Raphael for our helper; and may he, whom we believe ever to stand before Thy Majesty, put up our poor prayers to be blessed by Thee. Through Christ Our Lord. Angel of God my guardian dear, To whom His love commits me here, Ever this day (or this night) be at my side To light and guard, to rule and guide. (300 days every time said. Plenary indulgence at the point of death if the prayer was frequently said during life)*

13 Angel, who didst support Our Lord Jesus Christ, come and support us, too; come, and do not delay. PART IX. IN HONOUR OF ST. JOSEPH Help us, Joseph, in our earthly strife, Ever to lead a pure and blameless life. St. Joseph, foster-father of Our Lord Jesus Christ and true spouse of Mary ever Virgin, pray for us. (300 days once a day) Guardian and Father of virgins, holy Joseph, to whose faithful custody Christ Jesus, innocence itself, and Mary, Virgin of Virgins, were committed, I pray and beseech thee, by these dear pledges, Jesus and Mary, that, being preserved from all uncleanness, I may with spotless mind, pure heart, and chaste body ever serve Jesus and Mary most chastely. Be mindful of us, O blessed Joseph, and intercede on our behalf with thy foster Son; and secure for us the favour of thy most holy virgin spouse, the Mother of Him Who liveth and reigneth with the Father and the Holy Ghost, world without end. O Joseph, virgin father of Jesus, most pure spouse of the Virgin Mary, pray for us daily to Jesus Himself, the Son of God, that, armed with the weapons of His grace, we may fight as we ought in life and be crowned by Him in death. Supported by the patronage of the spouse of Thy most holy Mother, we beseech Thy clemency, O Lord, that Thou wouldst make our hearts despise all earthly things and love Thee, the true God, with perfect charity. Who livest and reignest world without end. PART X. IN HONOUR OF THE SAINTS Shield, O Lord, Thy people, and ever keep them in Thy care, who put their trust in the pleading of Thine Apostles Peter and Paul. Through Christ Our Lord. * O Joachim, husband of holy Anne, father of the loving Virgin, bestow on thy servants here help of salvation. (300 days once a day) Humble St. Philip, beseech the Immaculate Virgin and Mother of God for me. (100 days every time said)* St. Nicholas, glorious confessor of Christ, be unto us saint and advocate. (100 days every time said) O glorious St. Rita, thou who didst miraculously share in the sorrowful passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ, obtain for me that I may bear with resignation the sufferings of this life and protect me in all my necessities. (300 days once a day)* St. Joan of Arc, apostle of the kingship of Christ, pray for us. O St. Therese of the Infant Jesus, patroness of the missions, pray for us. (100 days every time said) O God, Who didst embrace with thy spirit of love the soul of St. Therese of the Infant Jesus, grant that we may in like manner be loved by you, and make us love you even more. (300 days once a day)* O heavenly patron, whose name I rejoice to bear, pray for me always to God; confirm me in the faith, strengthen me in virtue, defend me in the fight, that, being victorious over the malignant foe, I may deserve to attain eternal glory. * PART XI. FOR THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, And let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. (300 days every time said. Applicable only to the dead)

14 Dear Lord Jesus, grant them eternal rest. (300 days every time said. Applicable only to the dead) O Lord Jesus Christ, King of Glory, deliver the souls of all the faithful departed from the pains of hell and from the deep pit, deliver them from the lion's mouth, that hell engulf them not and they fall not into darkness, but that Michael, the holy standard-bearer, bring them into the holy light which thou once didst promise to Abraham and his seed. (3 years every time said) * PART XII. FOR A HAPPY DEATH Jesus, Joseph, and Mary, I give you my heart and my soul. Jesus, Joseph, and Mary, assist me in my last agony. Jesus, Joseph, and Mary, may I breathe forth my soul in peace with you. (7 years every time each one is said)* From sudden and unprovided death, O Lord, deliver us. O Lord, my God, I now, at this moment, readily and willingly accept at Thy hand whatever kind of death it may please Thee to send me, with all its pains, penalties, and sorrows. (7 years every time said. Plenary indulgence at the point of death to all those who at any time of their lives, with sincere love toward God and with the usual conditions, make this kind of act) Grant, we beseech Thee, O Lord, that we in the hour of death, being strengthened by the sacraments and cleansed of all sins, may with joy deserve to be received into the bosom of Thy mercy. Through Christ Our Lord. ********