O God, who in your unspeakable providence chose blessed Joseph to be the spouse of your most holy Mother, grant, we beseech…
O Eternal Father and Incarnate Word, through the Gifts and Fruits of your Holy Spirit, enlighten and perfect my intellect, will and…
by Saint Gregory of Nazianzus (329-389) I rise and pledge myself, Lord, that this day I shall do no evil deed, but…
from the Byzantine Liturgy O Lord, I believe and profess that you are truly Christ, the Son of the living God, who…
O God, Father of mercy, with your sanctifying Spirit you have illumined Blessed Mary of Jesus and have made of her in…
My Lord and my God, I firmly believe that you are here; that you see me, that your hear me. I adore…
by Saint Anselm of Canterbury (1033-1109) Grant to me, O Lord, an eloquence most gentle and wise, that for Thy good gifts…
Heavenly Father, as I prepare to assist You at Your altar, I declare my faith in You. At this Mass, keep me…
Let us pray. Direct, O Lord, we beseech you, all our actions by your holy inspirations, and carry them on by your…
by Saint Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274) Creator past all telling, you have appointed from the treasures of your wisdom the hierarchies of angels,…