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Prayer for the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit

O Lord Jesus Christ, Who, 
before ascending into heaven, 
didst promise to send the Holy Ghost 
to finish Thy work in the souls 
of Thy Apostles and Disciples, 
deign to grant the same Holy Spirit to me, 
that He may perfect in my soul 
the work of Thy grace and Thy love.

Grant me the Spirit of Wisdom 
that I may despise the perishable things of this world 
and aspire only after the things that are eternal, 

the Spirit of Understanding to enlighten my mind 
with the light of Thy divine truth, 

the Spirit of Counsel 
that I may ever choose the surest way 
of pleasing God and gaining Heaven, 

the Spirit of Fortitude 
that I may bear my cross with Thee, 
and that I may overcome with courage 
all the obstacles that oppose my salvation, 

the Spirit of Knowledge 
that I may know God and know myself 
and grow perfect in the science of the Saints, 

the Spirit of Piety 
that I may find the service of God sweet and amiable, 

the Spirit of Fear 
that I may be filled with a loving reverence towards God, 
and may dread in any way to displease Him. 
Mark me, dear Lord, 
with the sign of Thy true disciples 
and animate me in all things with Thy Spirit. 

Amen.

Prayer for Faith

Lord, I believe:
I wish to believe in Thee.
Lord, let my faith be full and unreserved,
and let it penetrate my thought,
my way of judging Divine things and human things.
Lord, let my faith be joyful
and give peace and gladness to my spirit,
and dispose it for prayer with God
and conversation with men,
so that the inner bliss of its fortunate possession
may shine forth in sacred and secular conversation.
Lord, let my faith be humble and not presume
to be based on the experience of my thought and of my 
feeling;
but let it surrender to the testimony of the Holy Spirit,
and not have any better guarantee than in docility to 
Tradition
and to the authority of the magisterium of the Holy Church.

Amen.

Saint Dymphna

Lord, our God, you graciously chose St. Dymphna as patroness of those afflicted with mental and nervous disorders. She is thus an inspiration and a symbol of charity to the thousands who ask her intercession. 

Please grant, Lord, through the prayers of this pure youthful martyr, relief and consolation to all suffering such trials, and especially those for whom we pray. (Here mention those for whom you wish to pray). 

We beg you, Lord, to hear the prayers of St. Dymphna on our behalf. Grant all those for whom we pray patience in their sufferings and resignation to your divine will. Please fill them with hope, and grant them the relief and cure they so much desire. 

We ask this through Christ our Lord who suffered agony in the garden. Amen.

Prayer for God’s Blessing of One’s Daily Work

O Lord, my God, 
Creator and Ruler of the universe, 
it is Your Will that human beings accept the duty of work. 
May the work I do bring growth in this life to me 
and those I love and help to extend the Kingdom of Christ. 
Give all persons work that draws them to You 
and to each other in cheerful service. 
I unite all my work with the Sacrifice of Jesus
in the Mass that it may be pleasing to You and give You 
glory. 
I beg Your Blessing upon all my efforts. 
With Saint Joseph as my example and guide, 
help me to do the work You have asked 
and come to the reward You have prepared.

Prayer for Travelers

O Almighty and merciful God, who hast commissioned Thy angels to guide and protect us, command them to be our assiduous companions from our setting out until our return; to clothe us with their invisible protection; to keep from us all danger of collision, of fire, of explosion, of fall and bruises, and finally, having preserved us from all evil, and especially from sin, to guide us to our heavenly home. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord.

Amen.

Prayer Found Under Christ’s Sepulchre 1503 AD

Prayer Found Under Christ’s Sepulchre 1503 AD

O God Almighty, who suffered death upon the cross, particularly for my sins, be with me. 

Holy Cross of Jesus, have pity on me.
Holy Cross of Jesus, be my protector.
Holy Cross of Jesus, take away all bitter pains.
Holy Cross of Jesus, take away all evil.
Holy Cross of Jesus, let me walk in the way of salvation. 

Preserve me from any temporal accidents, take away any danger of sudden death. I always adore the Holy Cross of Jesus Christ: Jesus of Nazareth crucified, have pity on me; make the spirit of evil leave me for all times. 

O Mother of Perpetual Succour. I come before Thy Sacred picture and with a child-like conscience invoke thine aid. Show Thyself a Mother tO me now. Have pity of me. O, dearest Mother of Perpetual Succour, for the love Thou bearest to Jesus and in honour of His Sacred Wounds, help me in this my necessity..

Mention your intentions here…

O Loving Mother, I leave all to thee in the Name of the Father. I leave all to thee in the Name of the Son. I leave all to thee in the Name of the Holy Spirit. 

Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, pray for us.
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, pray for us.
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, pray for us.

Amen.

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Prayer for the Help of the Holy Spirit

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O God, send forth your Holy Spirit into my heart that I may perceive, into my mind that I may remember, and into my soul that I may meditate. Inspire me to speak with piety, holiness, tenderness and mercy. Teach, guide and direct my thoughts and senses from beginning to end. May your grace ever help and correct me, and may I be strengthened now with wisdom from on high, for the sake of your infinite mercy. Amen. 

St. Michael, For Protection of the Church and Her Members

O glorious St. Michael, guardian and defender of the Church of Jesus Christ, come to the assistance of this Church, against which the powers of hell are unchained, guard with especial care her august Head, and obtain that for him and for us the hour of triumph may speedily arrive. O glorious Archangel St. Michael, watch over us during life, defend us against the assaults of the demon, assist us especially at the hour of death; obtain for us a favorable judgment, and the happiness of beholding God face to face for endless ages. Amen.

The Miraculous Medal

O Virgin Mother of God, Mary Immaculate, We dedicate and consecrate ourselves to you under the title of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. May this Medal be for each one of us a sure sign of your affection for us and a constant reminder of our duties toward you. Ever while wearing it, may we be blessed by your loving protection and preserved in the grace of your Son. O Most Powerful Virgin, Mother of Our Savior, keep us close to you every moment of our lives. Obtain for us, your children, the grace of a happy death; so that in union with you, we may enjoy the bliss of Heaven forever. 
Amen.

Prayer for Our Country

Almighty God, 
bless our nation
and make it true 
to the ideas of freedom and justice
and brotherhood for all who make it great.

Guard us from war,
from fire and wind,
from compromise, fear, confusion.

Be close to our president and our statesmen; 
give them vision and courage, 
as they ponder decisions affecting peace 
and the future of the world.

Make me more deeply aware of my heritage; 
realizing not only my rights 
but also my duties 
and responsibilities as a citizen.

Make this great land 
and all its people 
know clearly Your will,
that they may fulfill 
the destiny ordained for us 
in the salvation of the nations, 
and the restoring of all things in Christ. 

Amen.