Handbook of Prayers Rev. James Socias Publisher The Order of Mass is taken from the Roman Missal, Third Edition Midwest Theological Forum
CONTENTS 1 Lord, Teach us to Pray How to Be a Better Catholic 3 Universal Call to Holiness 7 Summary of Christian Beliefs 8 Spiritual Game Plan 11 The Seven Sacraments 15 The Ten Commmandments of God 16 The Six Precepts of the Church 17 Holy Days of Obligation 18 Days of Penance 19 Works of Mercy 20 Church Laws Concerning Marriage 26 Indulgences 29 Sacramentals 29 Cardinal Virtues 30 Theological Virtues 32 Gifts of the Holy Spirit 32 Fruits of the Holy Spirit 33 Mortal and Venial Sins 34 Capital Sins and Opposed Virtues 34 Sins against the Holy Spirit 34 Sins that Cry to Heaven 35 Beatitudes 36 Christian Prayer Basic Prayers 39 The Sign of the Cross 39 The Lord s Prayer 40 The Hail Mary 41 The Glory Be (The Doxology) 42 Morning Offering 42 Consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary 42 Act of Faith 42 Act of Hope 43 Act of Charity 43 Prayer before a Day s Work 43 Abandonment to God s Providence
viii Handbook of Prayers 43 Prayer to Keep the Presence of God 44 Angele Dei 44 Symbolum Apostolorum 44 Oratio Pro Pontifice 45 Prayer to One's Guardian Angel 45 The Apostles Creed 45 Prayer for the Pope 46 Psalmus 94 (95) 47 Psalm 94 (95) 48 Liturgy of the Hours (Morning Prayer) Midday Prayers 55 Angelus 56 Regina Cæli (Easter Time) Evening Prayers 57 Brief Examination at Night 58 Confiteor 58 Psalmus 50 (51) 59 I Confess 59 Psalm 50 (51) 62 Act of Contrition 62 Prayer for Vocations 62 Acceptance of Death 62 Jesus, Mary, and Joseph 63 Liturgy of the Hours (Evening Prayer) Preparation for Mass 69 Introduction 72 Internal Preparation 74 Oratio S. Ambrosii 75 Prayer of St. Ambrose 76 Oratio S. Thomæ De Aquino 77 Prayer of St. Thomas Aquinas 78 Oratio ad Beatam Mariam Virginem 79 Prayer to the Virgin Mary (for priests) 80 Formula Intentionis 81 Statement of Intention (for priests) 82 Preces ad S. Ioseph 83 Prayer to St. Joseph (for priests) 84 Vesting Prayers (for priests)
Contents ix The Eucharistic Sacrifice 86 This is the Mass 86 The Mass: Christ on the Cross 87 The Mass: The Sacrifice of the New Covenant 89 The Mass: The Sacrifice of the Church 90 The Mass: The Life of Each Christian 92 The Mass: External Participation 94 The Mass: Communion and Thanksgiving 95 Guidelines for Receiving Holy Communion 97 The Order of Mass (Ordo Missæ) Prayers After Mass 236 Placeat 236 Oratio S. Thomæ de Aquino 237 Prayer to the Blessed Trinity 237 Prayer to St. Thomas Aquinas 238 Oratio S. Bonaventuræ 239 Prayer of St. Bonaventure 240 Aspirationes ad S. Redemptorem (Anima Christi) 241 Prayer to Our Redeemer 242 Oblatio Sui 242 Ad Iesum Christum Crucifixum 243 Self-Dedication to Jesus Christ 243 Prayer to Jesus Christ Crucified 244 Oratio Universalis 245 The Universal Prayer 248 Oratio ad Beatam Mariam Virginem 248 Oratio ad S. Ioseph 249 Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary 249 Prayer to St. Joseph 250 Canticum Trium Puerorum 251 Canticle of the Three Children 252 Psalmus 150 253 Psalm 150 256 Psalmus 2 257 Psalm 2 258 Oratio ad S. Michael Archangelum 259 Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel 260 Litany of Humility
x Handbook of Prayers Communion Outside Mass 261 Short Rite 265 Communion of the Sick or Elderly 268 Viaticum Eucharistic Adoration 270 Rite of Exposition and Benediction 276 Adoro Te Devote 277 I Devoutly Adore You 278 Visit to the Blessed Sacrament Guide for a Good Confession 279 Examination of Conscience 287 Shorter Examination of Conscience 288 Before Confession 290 During Confession 291 After Confession 292 Rite of Confession Devotions to the Blessed Trinity 293 Te Deum 300 Quicumque 301 Athanasian Creed 308 Angelicum Trisagium 309 Angelic Trisagion Devotions to Our Lord Jesus Christ 313 First Friday Devotion 319 Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus 321 Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus 323 Stations of the Cross 352 Acceptance of Death 354 Oratio S. Augustini 354 Fiat, adimpleatur 355 Prayer of St. Augustine 355 Acceptance of Divine Will 356 Sonnet to Our Lord on the Cross 356 Prayer of St. Andrew (O Bona Crux) Devotions to the Holy Spirit 357 Ten-Day Devotion 384 Veni Creator
Contents xi 385 Come, Holy Spirit 386 Prayer for Purity of Body and Mind 386 Prayer in Octave of Christian Unity Devotions to the Blessed Virgin Mary 387 The Holy Rosary 389 Structure of the Rosary 391 Mysteries of the Rosary 392 We Fly to Your Patronage (Sub Tuum Præsidium) 393 Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary 398 Meditations on the Mysteries of the Rosary 426 Salve Regina 427 Hail Holy Queen 428 Memorare 428 Alma Redemptoris Mater 428 Ave Regina Cælorum 429 The Memorare 429 Loving Mother of the Redeemer 429 Hail, O Queen of Heaven 430 Stabat Mater Dolorosa 431 At the Cross Her Station Keeping 434 Consecration to the Blessed Virgin 434 Blessed Be Your Purity 435 Blessing and Imposition with the Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel 437 Prayer to Our Lady of Guadalupe 439 Month of Mary (May Devotions) 456 Novena to the Immaculate Conception Devotions to St. Joseph 480 Seven Sundays Devotion 499 Litany of St. Joseph Various Prayers 501 Personal Meditation 501 Spiritual Reading 502 Blessing Before a Meal 502 Thanksgiving After a Meal 503 Some Aspirations
xii Handbook of Prayers Prayers at the Time of Death 505 Viaticum 507 Commendation of the Dying 510 Litany of the Saints 512 Prayer of Commendation Prayers for the Dead 513 Prayers After Death 514 Gathering in the Presence of the Body 517 Prayers at the Graveside 519 Additional Prayers for the Dead Blessings 521 Blessing of Holy Water Outside Mass 525 Blessing of an Advent Wreath 526 Blessing of a Christmas Crèche or a Manger Scene 529 Blessing of a Christmas Tree 531 Blessing of a New Home 536 Blessing for a Place of Work 538 Blessing of Travelers (Shorter Rite) 539 Blessing of a Mother Before Childbirth 539 Blessing of a Mother After Childbirth 435 Blessing and Imposition with the Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel 502 Blessing and Thanksgiving at Meals 540 Blessing of Rosaries (Shorter Rite) 541 Blessing of Rosaries (Short Formulary) 541 Blessing of Religious Articles (Short Formulary) 542 Blessing of a Means of Transportation Sacraments When in Danger of Death 543 Baptism 543 Confirmation 544 Sacramental Absolution 545 Absolution of Censures 545 Dispensation from Irregularity 545 Anointing of the Sick 546 Apostolic Pardon Index 547 Index
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER I (THE ROMAN CANON) 83. V. The Lord be with you. stand And with your spirit. V. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. V. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right and just. Then follows the Preface to be used in accord with the rubrics, which concludes: Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. 84. The Priest, with hands extended, says: kneel To you, therefore, most merciful Father, we make humble prayer and petition through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord: He joins his hands and says that you accept He makes the Sign of the Cross once over the bread and chalice together, saying: and bless @ these gifts, these offerings, these holy and unblemished sacrifices, With hands extended, he continues: which we offer you firstly for your holy catholic Church. Be pleased to grant her peace, to guard, unite and govern her throughout the whole world, together with your servant N. our Pope and N. our Bishop, * * Mention may be made here of the Coadjutor Bishop, or Auxiliary Bishops, as noted in the General Instruction of the Roman Missal, no. 149.
VARIOUS PRAYERS PERSONAL MEDITATION Before My Lord and my God, I firmly believe that you are here, that you see me, that you hear me. I adore you with profound reverence; I ask your pardon for my sins and the grace to make this time of prayer fruitful. My immaculate Mother, Saint Joseph my father and lord, my guardian angel, intercede for me. After I thank you, my God, for the good resolutions, affections and inspirations that you have communicated to me in this meditation. I ask your help to put them into effect. My immaculate Mother; St. Joseph my father and lord, my guardian angel, intercede for me. SPIRITUAL READING Before Come, O Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit, and they shall be created. R. And you shall renew the face of the earth. Let us pray. O God, who has taught the hearts of the faithful by the light of the Holy Spirit, grant that by the gift of the same Spirit we may be always truly wise and ever rejoice in his consolation. Through Christ our Lord. R. Amen.
542 Handbook of Prayers BLESSING OF THE VARIOUS MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION (SHORTER RITE) 12 At the beginning of the celebration, the minister says: Our help is in the name of the Lord. All reply: Who made heaven and earth. Someone reads a text of sacred Scripture, such as the following. Listen to the words of the holy gospel according to John: 14: 6 Jesus said to Thomas: I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. Prayer of Blessing A minister who is a priest or deacon says the prayer of blessing with hands outstretched; a lay minister says the prayer with the hands joined. All-powerful God, Creator of heaven and earth, in the rich depths of your wisdom you have empowered us to produce great and beautiful works. Grant, we pray, that those who use this vehicle may travel safely, with care for the safety of others. Whether they travel for business or pleasure, let them always find Christ to be the companion of their journey, who lives and reigns with you for ever and ever. R. Amen. As circumstances suggest, the minister may sprinkle those present and the vehicle with holy water. 12. BB.