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Twelve (12) Days of Christmas: Seventh Day
2007-12-17 15:13:00
On the 7th day of Christmas my true love gave to me... Seven Swans A-swimming The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit: 1) prophecy2) ministry3) teaching4) exhortation5) giving6) leading and 7) compassion (Romans 12:6-8; cf. 1 Corinthians 12:8-11)
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Twelve (12) Days of Christmas: Sixth Day
2007-12-15 11:26:00
On the 6th day of Christmas my true love gave to me...Six Geese A-layingThe six days of creation that confesses God as Creator and Sustainer of the world (Genesis 1).
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Twelve (12) Days of Christmas: Fifth Day
2007-12-15 11:14:00
On the 5th day of Christmas my true love gave to me...Five Gold RingsThe first Five Books of the Old Testament, known as the Torah or the Pentateuch: 1) Genesis, 2) Exodus, 3) Leviticus, 4) Numbers, and 5) Deuteronomy, which gives the history of humanity's sinful failure and God's response of grace in the creation of a people to be a light to the world.
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Twelve (12) Days of Christmas: Fourth Day
2007-12-15 11:08:00
On the 4th day of Christmas my true love gave to me...Four Calling BirdsThe Four Gospels: 1) Matthew, 2) Mark, 3) Luke, and 4) John, which proclaim the Good News of God's reconciliation of the world to Himself in Jesus Christ.
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The Lord's Prayer by Albert Hay Malotte (sung Live)
2007-12-14 09:08:00
Catholic around the world have been praying the Lord's prayer for so many years. In fact, versions and expressions, and other interpretations have been evolved. Below is another lovely and inspiring interpretation of it.
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Catholic Prayer for Parents
2007-12-14 08:35:00
Almighty and most merciful God, who in Thy infinite goodness hast committed us unto the charge of loving parents, who are to watch over us and provide for all our wants of body and soul, we pray Thee, protect and prolong their life, that we may continue to enjoy their loving care, and strengthen us that as obedient children we may be subject to their will and hold them in love and esteem; through Jesus Christ, our Lord.Amen.
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Roman Catholic Prayer: Fourth Week of Advent - Friday Prayer
2007-12-13 05:17:00
Opening Prayer :Come, Lord Jesus, do not delay; give new courage to your people who trust in your love.By your coming, raise us to the joy of your kingdom, where you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.Amen.Closing Prayer:Oh, God-With-Us, For so long you have promised forgiveness, peace, salvation.Now in my heart, I am filled with joy because of your coming.Thank you for your promises and for the way I can trust in you.I feel a new freedom in my life and a courage I have not known before.I know you came to save me and bring new life and I am so grateful to you.Let me show my thankfulness with my life.You have brought me through the darkness and into the light of your saving grace.Guide my feet on the way of peace.Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel!May the Lord bless us, protect us from all evil and bring us to everlasting life.Amen.
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Roman Catholic Prayer: Fourth Week of Advent - Thursday Prayer
2007-12-13 05:15:00
Opening Prayer :Father, we contemplate the birth of your Son.He was born of the Virgin Mary and came to live among us.May we receive forgiveness and mercy through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.Amen.Closing Prayer:Oh, Emmanuel,"God-with-Us," You have touched me; you are God-with-Me.Thank you for these weeks of prayer.In the spirit of the season my waiting, my patience, feels sacred.Refine and purify my heart with the hottest flame of your love.Give me the courage of your prophets and let me do what is right even when others don't understand.Bless my heart with generosity and make me ready to receive you.Come, Lord Jesus! Come!Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel!Amen.
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Roman Catholic Prayer: Fourth Week of Advent - Wednesday Prayer
2007-12-13 04:59:00
Opening Prayer : God our Father, you sent your Son, to free us from the power of death.May we who celebrate the coming of Christ in the flesh share more fully in his divine life, for he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.Amen.Closing Prayer: Oh, king of us all.I find myself standing before your strength and splendor watching, waiting and filled with total joy.You have lifted my mind in hope.Now help me to open my life the the coming of the Spirit.I want to be like Mary, your mother.Her wonderful courage and strength inspire me to do the same.She simply said Yes and the impossible was done.Thank you for this Advent journey.The anticipation has filled my life and made me long for a closer relationship with you.My life gets so busy that I forget to focus.Thank you for guidance.Thank you for the quiet moments when I have felt your love.Nothing will be impossible with God.Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel!May the Lord bless us, p...
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Roman Catholic Prayer: Fourth Week of Advent - Tuesday Prayer
2007-12-13 04:57:00
Opening Prayer :Lord, hear the prayers of your people.May we who celebrate the birth of your Son as man Rejoice in the gift of eternal life when he comes in glory, for he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.Closing Prayer:Loving God, It is growing in my heart:An awareness and gratitude of your constant love for me; Like the sun rising in the East to warm and comfort my life and to bring new growth.Thank you for these weeks of prayer.In the spirit of the season my waiting, my patience, feels sacred.Bless my heart with generosity and make me ready to receive you.Come, Lord Jesus! Come!Rejoice! Rejoice! EmmanuelShall come to thee, O Israel!May the Lord bless us, protect us from all evil and bring us to everlasting life.Amen .
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Roman Catholic Prayer: Fourth Week of Advent - Monday Prayer
2007-12-13 04:49:00
Opening Prayer : Father, you show the world the splendor of your glory in the coming of Christ born of the Virgin.Give to us true faith and love to celebrate the mystery of God made man.We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.Closing Prayer:Oh, Jesus who descended from Jesse, you are a sign of God's love.I feel hopeful and expectant, filled with a rebirth of joy and love.I depend you so much.You are a rock for my belief and a sign of God's love.Fill me with your praise!I want to sing your glory, filled with joy for the message of hope you send.I don't always understand when you are acting on my behalf.Thank you for the message of hope you send me.Give me true faith and love as I celebrate the mystery of how you came to be with us.Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel!Amen
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Advent Prayer
2007-12-12 15:28:00
Thanks to Carol of Catholic Community Forum for this prayer. I will pray for you and your husband. I wish you the best to the new chapter of your lives.We await a King……The Lord Jesus Christ,~Who came as a king in a lowly manger -~Who comes into our hearts with each outpouring of grace –~Who will come again to fulfill the glory of the heavenly kingdom!Let us live in this world,Awaiting the blessed hopeAnd coming in gloryof the great God who is pure Love.Lord God, grace us during this holy season to understand how we are to live in the Kingdom each day. Fill us with the desire and the courage to truly be Christ to every soul we encounter.With the eyes of the Child of Bethlehem, let us see the world as the blessed creation You stirred up from Your love.With the heart of a Savior, let us be present to others as Christ is present to us in Word, in Sacrifice and in Spirit.With the wisdom of a King, let us fill in the valleys and level the mountains to help make a straight path for ...
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Roman Catholic Prayer: Fourth Week of Advent - Sunday Prayer
2007-12-11 10:54:00
Opening Prayer :Let us pray as Advent draws to a close, that Christ will truly come into our hearts.Lord, fill our hearts with your love, and as you revealed to us by an angel the coming of your Son as man, so lead us through his suffering and death to the glory of his resurrection, for he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.Amen.Closing Prayer:Oh, God who loves me with such tenderness, I beg you for moments of quiet in this day and in the days ahead.I long to savor this joy, this anticipation of the great gift you give us.I ask for the peace and joy of "watchful hope."Give me the grace to carry in my heart the soul-lifting awareness of Emmanuel - God With Us.What joy, what a gift.The Advent song comes to me and fills my heart:" Emmanuel , Emmanuel.Who are we that you should love us so well?"I want to walk in gratitude in these last days of Advent and place myself in the service of your plan for me.Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O...
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The First Nowell
2007-12-10 18:22:00
The first 'Noel!' the angels did sayWas to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay;In fields where they lay keeping their sheep,On a cold winter's night that was so deep.Noel! Noel! Noel! Noel!Born is the King of Israel!They lookèd up and saw a starShining in the east, beyond them far;And to the earth it gave great light,And so it continued both day and night.Nowel! Noel! Noel! Noel!Born is the King of Israel!And by the light of that same starThree wise men came from country far;To seek for a King was their intent,And to follow the star wherever it went.Noel! Noel! Noel! Noel!Born is the King of Israel!This star drew nigh to the northwest:O'er Bethlehem it took its rest;And there it did both stop and stay,Right over the place where Jesus lay.Noel! Noel! Noel! Noel!Born is the King of Israel!(*) Then did they know assuredlyWithin that house the King did lie;One entered in then for to see,And found the Babe in poverty.Noel! Noel! Noel! Noel!Born is the King of Israel!Then en...

A Reflective Christmas Prayer
2007-12-10 02:43:00
Father God, When your precious Son became a tiny baby in a stable in Bethlehem in poverty and simplicity, you changed our world. As we imagine those surroundings, we join with the shepherds and the wise men in wonder and praise. We thank you for our material lives, praise you for our spiritual lives, and trust in you for our eternal life. Amen.
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Novena Prayer to Saint Monica
2007-12-10 02:35:00
Dear St. Monica ,troubled wife and mother,many sorrows pierced your heart during your lifetime.Yet, you never despaired or lost faith.With confidence, persistence, and profound faith,you prayed daily for the conversionof your beloved husband, Patricius,and your beloved son, Augustine;your prayers were answered.Grant me that same fortitude, patience,and trust in the Lord.Intercede for me, dear St. Monica,that God may favorably hear my plea for(Mention your intention here.)and grant me the grace to accept His Will in all things,through Jesus Christ, our Lord,in the unity of the Holy Spirit,one God, forever and ever.Amen.St. Monica is the patron saint of abuse victims; alcoholics; alcoholism; difficult marriages; disappointing children; homemakers; housewives; married women; mothers; victims of adultery; victims of unfaithfulness; victims of verbal abuse; widows; wives
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Psalm 138: A Psalm Of David
2007-12-10 02:18:00
1 I give thee thanks, O LORD, with my whole heart;before the gods I sing thy praise;2 I bow down toward thy holy templeand give thanks to thy name for thy steadfast loveand thy faithfulness;for thou hast exalted above everything thy name and thy word.3 On the day I called,thou didst answer me,my strength of soul thou didst increase. *4 All the kings of the earth shall praise thee,O LORD, for they have heard the words of thy mouth;5 and they shall sing of the ways of the LORD,for great is the glory of the LORD.6 For though the LORD is high,he regards the lowly; but the haughty he knows from afar.7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble,thou dost preserve my life;thou dost stretch out thy hand against the wrath of my enemies,and thy right hand delivers me.8 The LORD will fulfil his purpose for me;thy steadfast love, O LORD, endures for ever.Do not forsake the work of thy hands.
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Prayer for Stewardship of Creation
2007-12-10 02:02:00
O merciful Creator, thy hand is open wide to satisfy the needs of every living creature: Make us, we beseech thee, ever thankful for thy loving providence; and grant that we, remembering the account that we must one day give, may be faithful stewards of thy good gifts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with thee and the Holy Spirit liveth and reigneth, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.Source: Book of Common Prayer 1979
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Saint Jude Prayers
2007-12-09 13:59:00
Saint Jude Prayers This is a collection of inspirational prayers that you can choose from for praying the novena to St. Jude.PRAYERS FOR SPECIAL INTENTIONS"St. Jude, glorious apostle, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the name of the person (who betrayed our Lord) has caused you to be forgotten by many, but the true Church invokes you universally as the Patron of things despaired of. Pray for me, who is so miserable; pray for me, that I may finally receive the consolations and the succour of Heaven in all my necessities, tribulations, and sufferings, particularly (ADD YOUR PERSONAL REQUEST HERE), and that I may bless God with the Elect Throughout Eternity.""May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be Adored, Glorified, Loved & Preserved throughout the world, now & forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, please pray for me. Saint Jude, Worker of Miracles, please pray for me. Saint Jude, Helper of the Hopeless, please pray for me. Amen.""O most holy apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and fri...
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Catholic Prayer In School For Language Skills
2007-12-09 06:22:00
You have given us language ? words to say and to hear. Help us to grow in understanding, and to use our skills for blessing and not hurting others.
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Roman Catholic Prayer: Third Week of Advent - Saturday Prayer
2007-12-08 16:53:00
Opening Prayer :Father, creator and redeemer of us all, you decreed, and your Word became man, born of the Virgin Mary.May we come to share the divinity of Christ, who humbled himself to share our human nature, for he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.Closing Prayer:Oh, God of wisdom, I want to praise you and give you my life.Like a loving parent, you bless me.You have watched over me, knowing my history and the path that led me to you.Thank you for the peace you promise peace in my life.I ask that I be always aware of the strength of your great power.May it never leave me.So many people before me in so many generations, have served you so humbly, answering your call.Please give me the wisdom and courage to be your humble servant.Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel!Amen.
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The Lord's Prayer - 1936 Version
2007-12-08 14:18:00
As the languages evolves, so as the Lord 's Prayer . This is the 1936 English version of the Lord's Prayer. In my future posts, I will try to include other versions and languages.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 trespassesas we forgive thosewho trespass against us.And lead us not into temptationbut deliver us from evil.Amen.
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Catholic Prayer In School: Teachers Prayer
2007-12-08 02:16:00
James J. M.I want to teach my students howTo live this life on earthTo face its struggles and its strifeAnd improve their worthNot just the lesson in a bookOr how the rivers flowBut how to choose the proper pathWherever they may goTo understand eternal truthAnd know the right from wrongAnd gather all the beauty ofA flower and a songFor if I help the world to growIn wisdom and in graceThen I shall feel that I have wonAnd I have filled my placeAnd so I ask your guidance, GodThat I may do my partFor character and confidenceAnd happiness of heart
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Twelve (12) Days of Christmas: Third Day
2007-12-08 02:07:00
On the 3rd day of Christmas my true love gave to me...Three French HensThe Three Theological Virtues: 1) Faith, 2) Hope, and 3) Love (1 Corinthians 13:13)
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On-line Chapel
2007-12-07 15:16:00
I came across this Internet Chapel that I discovered while browsing the Catholic Community Forum. Visit the on-line Catholic chapel site.
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Catholic Prayer for a Happy Death
2007-12-07 14:45:00
O Lord Jesus, God of goodness, and Father of mercies, I draw nigh to Thee with a contrite and humble heart; to Thee I recommend the last hour of my life, and that judgent which awaits me afterwards. Merciful Jesus, have mercy on me.When my feet, benumbed with death, shall admonish me that my mortal course is drawing to an end, Merciful Jesus, have mercy on me.When my hands, cold and trembling, shall no longer be able to clasp the crucifix, and, against my will, shall let it fall on my bed of suffering, Merciful Jesus, have mercy on me.When my eyes, dim and troubled at the approach of death, shall fix themselves on Thee, my last and only support, Merciful Jesus, have mercy on me.When my lips, pale and trembling, shall pronounce for the last time Thine adorable name, Merciful Jesus, have mercy on me.When my face, pale and livid, shall inspire the beholders with pity and dismay; when my hair, bathed in the sweat of death, and stiffening on my head, shall forbode mine approaching end, M...
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Prayer of a Dead Child at Ravensbrück Concentration Camp
2007-12-07 14:36:00
This is a prayer I discovered at Catholic.org Forum. It was posted in the forum by Fr. J.T. Zuhlsdorf, one of the moderators. I am glad that he allowed me to include it to my list. He said that the prayer was originally found in the clothing of a dead child at Ravensbrück concentration camp.O Lord,remember not only the men and woman of good will,but also those of ill will.but do not remember all of the suffering they have inflicted upon us:instead remember the fruits we bought, thanks to this suffering ?our fellowship, our loyalty to one another, our humility,the courage, the generosity, the greatness of heartthat has grown from this trouble.When our persecutors come to be judged by you,let all of these fruits that we have bornebe their forgiveness. Amen.
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Roman Catholic Prayer: Third Week of Advent - Friday Prayer
2007-12-07 14:25:00
Opening Prayer :All-powerful Father, guide us with your love as we await the coming of your Son.Keep us faithful that we may be helped through life and brought to salvation.We ask this through our Lord, Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.Closing Prayer:Jesus, you shine a light into the darkness of my life.I am like a plant in limited sun, and I find my being turning toward you longing to be closer, wanting only to draw near.Help me to be faithful in the big decisions of my life and in the smallest of ways I live out each day.My goal is salvation, Lord, and I am painfully aware I can't do that myself.Teach me to be patient, to be faithful.I know there is so much more grace I need and so much more you want to give me.Help me to be open to it and to recognize the many gifts you give me each day.May the Lord bless us, protect us from all evil and bring us to everlasting life.Amen.
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Roman Catholic Prayer of Complete Trust in God
2007-12-07 14:04:00
O kind and merciful God, in Your Hands I place my hopes and fears, my likes and dislikes, my happiness and unhappiness, my joys and sorrows. I offer You the needs of my perishable body and the more important ones of my imperishable soul. I do not have to be afraid for my soul as long as I leave it in Your loving care.Great are my failings and my wretchedness, but even greater is my hope in You. It is stronger than my weakness, greater than my difficulties, and mightier than death.Though assailed by temptation, I will hope in You. Though I may falter because of weakness, I will continue to trust in You. Though I may not live up to my promises, I will confidently seek grace from You to renew and keep them. Though You may take away my earthly life, even then I will maintain my hope in You.You are my Father and my God, the ground of my salvation. You are my gracious and loving Father, and I am Your beloved child. I cast myself in Your Arms and ask for Your blessing. I place all my trust...
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Advent Prayer In School
2007-12-07 13:43:00
We thank you, Lord God, for the prophets and leaders who looked forward to the coming of Jesus the Saviour.We thank you for those who prepared the way for him, like John the Baptist.We thank you for the angels you sent with the message about Jesus.and we thank you for Mary, who believed the message and was willing to do your will.we thank you most of all for Jesus, who was born to save us.In this Advent time, when we get ready for Christmas, help us to hear your message, to be excited that you want to be with us, and help us to an to be part of your plan for this world you care so much about.Amen.
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