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Preparation for Holy Communion
O Lord, Jesus Christ, King of everlasting glory, behold I desire to come to you this day, and to receive your Body…
Priest’s Prayer to the Blessed Trinity
May the tribute of my humble ministry be pleasing to you, Holy Trinity. Grant that the sacrifice which I, unworthy as I…
Psalm 51: Miserere (Repentance)
Have mercy on me, God, in your kindness. In your compassion blot out my offense. O wash me more and more from…
Lord, Receive this Sinner
by Basil of Caesarea (330-379) O Lord and Master, I am unworthy both of heaven and of earth, because I have surrendered…
Reflecting Your Brightness
by William of Saint Thierry (1085-1148) Loving you, O God, brings its own reward here on earth, as well as the eternal…
Retribuere Dignare, Domine
Reign, O Lord, to grant eternal life to all of us who do good works for the sake of your name. Amen.
Saint Catherine of Siena (1347-1380)
from The Dialogue, Truth (98 AD) O dearest daughter whom I so love, you who are my bride, rise above yourself and…
Saint Charles Borromeo to Churchmen
Patron of Seminarians My brothers, you must realize that for us churchmen nothing is more necessary than meditation. We must meditate before,…
Prayers of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini
First American Citizen to be Canonized (1946) Fortify me with the grace of your Holy Spirit and give your peace to my…
Prayer of Love by Saint John Vianney (1786-1859)
Patron Saint of Parish PriestsI love you, O my God. My only desire is to love you, until the last breath of…