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This is what we call an intercessory decade of the Rosary. We both enjoy this form of prayer very much and use it often in our own prayer lives. Each intercessory decade that we produce will focus on specific prayer intentions that we feel moved to pray for or from our listeners. Join us on Patreon or email us at theprayerpodcast@gmail.com with your prayer intentions.

We ask for protection...
from pride.
from greed.
from lust.
from envy.
from gluttony.
from wrath.
from sloth.
from near occasions of sin.
from temptations to sin.
from spiritual death.

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Matthew 6:5-8

When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, who love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on street corners so that others may see them. Amen, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you pray, go to your inner room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will repay you. In praying, do not babble like the pagans, who think that they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them. Your Father knows what you need before you ask him.

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A Christmas Prayer by Fr. Karl Rahner

Now God says to us
What He has already said to the earth as a whole
Through His grace-filled birth:
I am there. I am with you.
I am your life. I am your time.
I am the gloom of your daily routine. Why will you not hear it?
I weep your tears - pour yours out to me.
I am your joy.
Do not be afraid to be happy; ever since I wept, joy is the standard of living
That is really more suitable than the anxiety and grief of those who have no hope.
I am the blind alley of all your paths,
For when you no longer know how to go any farther,
Then you have reached me,
Though you are not aware of it.
I am in your anxiety, for I have shared it.
I am in the prison of your finiteness,
For my love has made me your prisoner.
I am in your death,
For today I began to die with you, because I was born,
And I have not let myself be spared any real part of this experience.
I am present in your needs;
I have suffered them and they are now transformed.
I am there.
I no longer go away from this world.
Even if you do not see me now, I am there.
My love is unconquerable.
I am there.
It is Christmas.
Light the Candles! They have more right to exist than all the darkness.
It is Christmas.
Christmas that lasts forever.
Amen.

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Luke 2:1-20

Now there were shepherds in that region living in the fields and keeping the night watch over their flock. The angel of the Lord appeared to them and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were struck with great fear. The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host with the angel, praising God and saying: “Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” When the angels went away from them to heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go, then, to Bethlehem to see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.” So they went in haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known the message that had been told to them about this child. All who heard it were amazed by what had been told to them by the shepherds. And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart. Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, just as it had been told to them.

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Matthew 1:18-24

Now this is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about. When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found with child through the holy Spirit. Joseph her husband, since he was a righteous man, yet unwilling to expose her to shame, decided to divorce her quietly. Such was his intention when, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her. She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: “Behold, the virgin shall be with child and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel,” which means “God is with us.” When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home.

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Litany of the Love of God

Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us. Christ graciously hear us.
God, the Father of heaven, Have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on us.
God, the Holy Ghost, Have mercy on us. Holy Trinity, one God, Have mercy on us. Thou Who art Infinite Love, Have mercy on us.
Thou Who didst first love me, Have mercy on us.
Thou Who commandest me to love Thee, Have mercy on us.

With all my heart,
I Love Thee, O My God
With all my soul,
I Love Thee, O My God
With all my mind,
I Love Thee, O My God
With all my strength,
I Love Thee, O My God
Above all possessions and honors,
I Love Thee, O My God
Above all pleasures and enjoyments,
I Love Thee, O My God
More than myself, and everything belonging to me,
I Love Thee, O My God
More than all my relatives and friends,
I Love Thee, O My God
More than all men and angels,
I Love Thee, O My God
Above all created things in heaven or on earth,
I Love Thee, O My God
Only for Thyself,
I Love Thee, O My God
Because Thou art the sovereign Good,
I Love Thee, O My God
Because Thou art infinitely worthy of being loved,
I Love Thee, O My God
Because Thou art infinitely perfect,
I Love Thee, O My God
Even hadst Thou not promised me heaven,
I Love Thee, O My God
Even hadst Thou not menaced me with hell,
I Love Thee, O My God
Even shouldst Thou try me by want and misfortune,
I Love Thee, O My God
In wealth and in poverty,
I Love Thee, O My God
In prosperity and in adversity,
I Love Thee, O My God
In health and in sickness,
I Love Thee, O My God
In life and in death,
I Love Thee, O My God
In time and in eternity,
I Love Thee, O My God
In union with that love wherewith all the saints and all the angels love Thee in heaven,
I Love Thee, O My God
In union with that love wherewith the Blessed Virgin Mary loveth Thee,
I Love Thee, O My God
In union with that infinite love wherewith Thou lovest Thyself eternally,
I Love Thee, O My God

Let us pray:
My God, Who dost possess in incomprehensible abundance all that is perfect and worthy of love, annihilate in me all guilty, sensual, and undue love for creatures. Kindle in my heart the pure fire of Thy love, so that I may love nothing but Thee or in Thee, until being so entirely consumed by holy love of Thee, I may go to love Thee eternally with the elect in heaven, the country of pure love. Amen.

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This year is dedicated to Saint Joseph by Pope Francis. Pray this daily in hope that your heart may be opened to the Lord's Will. For more information and resources surrounding this dedication, check out yearofstjoseph.org.

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Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.

God the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Ghost, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God,have mercy on us.

Holy Mary, pray for us.
St. Joseph, pray for us.
Illustrious son of David, pray for us.
Light of patriarchs, pray for us.
Spouse of the Mother of God, pray for us.
Chaste guardian of the Virgin, pray for us.
Foster father of the Son of God, pray for us.
Watchful defender of Christ, pray for us.
Head of the Holy Family, pray for us.

Joseph most just, pray for us.
Joseph most chaste, pray for us.
Joseph most prudent, pray for us.
Joseph most valiant, pray for us.
Joseph most obedient, pray for us.
Joseph most faithful, pray for us.
Mirror of patience, pray for us.
Lover of poverty, pray for us.
Model of workmen, pray for us.
Glory of home life, pray for us.
Guardian of virgins, pray for us.
Pillar of families, pray for us.
Solace of the afflicted, pray for us.
Hope of the sick, pray for us.
Patron of the dying, pray for us.
Terror of demons, pray for us.
Protector of Holy Church, pray for us.

Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world,
Spare us, O Lord!
Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world,
Graciously hear us, O Lord!
Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world,
Have mercy on us!

V. He made him the lord of His household,
R.And prince over all His possessions.

Let Us Pray
O God, Who in Thine ineffable Providence didst vouchsafe to choose Blessed Joseph to be the spouse of Thy most holy Mother, grant, we beseech Thee, that he whom we venerate as our protector on earth may be our intercessor in Heaven. Who lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen.

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Luke 1:46-55

“My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior. For he has looked upon his handmaid’s lowliness; behold, from now on will all ages call me blessed. The Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name. His mercy is from age to age to those who fear him. He has shown might with his arm, dispersed the arrogant of mind and heart. He has thrown down the rulers from their thrones but lifted up the lowly. The hungry he has filled with good things; the rich he has sent away empty. He has helped Israel his servant, remembering his mercy, according to his promise to our fathers, to Abraham and to his descendants forever.”

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The Litany of Saint Michael the Archangel

Lord, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

Christ, hear us.

Christ, hear us.

Christ, graciously hear us.

Christ, graciously hear us.

God, the Father of heaven, have mercy on us. (repeat after each line)

God, the Son, the Redeemer of the world,

God, the Holy Spirit,

Holy Trinity, one God,

Holy Mary, Queen of Angels, pray for us. (repeat after each line)

Saint Michael,

Saint Michael, abundant font of divine wisdom,

Saint Michael, most perfect adorer of the Divine Word,

Saint Michael, whom God crowned with honor and glory,

Saint Michael, most powerful Prince of the heavenly host,

Saint Michael, standard-bearer of the Most Holy Trinity,

Saint Michael, guardian of Paradise,

Saint Michael, guide and consoler of the People of God,

Saint Michael, splendor and fortitude of the Church Militant,

Saint Michael, honor and joy of the Church Triumphant,

Saint Michael, light of the Angels,

Saint Michael, protection of orthodox people,

Saint Michael, strength of those who fight under the standard of the Cross,

Saint Michael, light and hope of souls near death,

Saint Michael, our most sure aid,

Saint Michael, help in our adversities,

Saint Michael, herald of the everlasting judgment,

Saint Michael, consoler of souls languishing in purgatory,

Saint Michael, receiver of the souls of the elect after death,

Saint Michael, our prince,

Saint Michael, our defender,

Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world,

Spare us O Lord.

Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world,

Graciously hear us O Lord.

Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world,

Have mercy on us.

Pray for us Saint Michael the Archangel

That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray.

O Lord Jesus Christ, may your continual blessing sanctify us, and grant us through the intercession of Saint Michael the wisdom that teaches us to lay up our treasure in Heaven and choose eternal goods over those of this world. Thou, who lives and reigns forever. Amen

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from St. Faustina Kowalska's Diary

Divine Mercy, gushing forth from the bosom of the Father, I trust in You.

Divine Mercy, greatest attribute of God, ...

Divine Mercy, incomprehensible mystery, ...

Divine Mercy, fountain gushing forth from the mystery of the Most Blessed Trinity, ...

Divine Mercy, unfathomed by any intellect, human or angelic, ...

Divine Mercy, from which wells forth all life and happiness, ...

Divine Mercy, better than the heavens, ...

Divine Mercy, source of miracles and wonders, ...

Divine Mercy, encompassing the whole universe, ...

Divine Mercy, descending to earth in the Person of the Incarnate Word, ...

Divine Mercy, which flowed out from the open wound of the Heart of Jesus, ...

Divine Mercy, enclosed in the Heart of Jesus for us, and especially for sinners, ...

Divine Mercy, unfathomed in the institution of the Sacred Host, ...

Divine Mercy, in the founding of the Holy Church, ...

Divine Mercy, in the Sacrament of Holy Baptism, ...

Divine Mercy, in our justification through Jesus Christ, ...

Divine Mercy, accompanying us through our whole life, ...

Divine Mercy, embracing us especially at the hour of death, ...

Divine Mercy, endowing us with immortal life, ...

Divine Mercy, accompanying us every moment of our life, ...

Divine Mercy, shielding us from the fire of hell, ...

Divine Mercy, in the conversion of hardened sinners, ...

Divine Mercy, astonishment for Angels, incomprehensible to Saints, ...

Divine Mercy, unfathomed in all the mysteries of God, ...

Divine Mercy, lifting us out of every misery, ...

Divine Mercy, source of our happiness and joy, ...

Divine Mercy, in calling us forth from nothingness to existence, ...

Divine Mercy, embracing all the works of His hands, ...

Divine Mercy, crown of all God?s handiwork, ...

Divine Mercy, in which we are all immersed, ...

Divine Mercy, sweet relief for anguished hearts, ...

Divine Mercy, only hope of despairing souls, ...

Divine Mercy, repose of hearts, peace amidst fear, ...

Divine Mercy, delight and ecstasy of holy souls, ...

Divine Mercy, inspiring hope against all hope, ...

Let us pray:

Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is Love and Mercy itself.

https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/litany-to-the-divine-mercy-263

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This prayer is traditionally prayed three times per day at 6 am, noon, and 6pm. To learn more about the prayer's history and meaning check out this resource.

The Angelus Prayer

V. The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary,
R. And she conceived of the Holy Spirit.

Hail Mary...

V. Behold the handmaid of the Lord.
R. Be it done unto me according to Your Word.

Hail Mary...

V. And the Word was made flesh,
R. And dwelt among us.

Hail Mary...

V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray:

Pour forth, we beseech You, O Lord,
Your Grace into our hearts;
that as we have known the incarnation of Christ,
your Son by the message of an angel,
so by His passion and cross
we may be brought to the glory of His Resurrection.
Through the same Christ, our Lord.

Amen.

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We ask for healing...
from past wounds.
from feeling abandoned.
from bodily illness.
from mental illness.
from destructive criticism.
from loss of faith.
from loss of hope.
from loss of trust.
from broken relationships.
from the damage of generational sin.

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Lord, have mercy on us.

Christ, have mercy on us.

Lord, have mercy on us.

Christ, hear us.

Christ, graciously hear us.

God the Father of Heaven,

Have mercy on us.

God the Son, Redeemer of the world,

Have mercy on us.

God the Holy Ghost,

Have mercy on us.

Holy Trinity, one God,

Have mercy on us.

Holy Mary, pray for us.

Holy Mother of God, ...

Holy Virgin of virgins, ...

Mother of Christ, …

Mother of the Church, ...

Mother of Mercy, ...

Mother of divine grace, ...

Mother most pure, ...

Mother most chaste, ...

Mother inviolate, ...

Mother undefiled, ...

Mother most amiable, ...

Mother most admirable, ...

Mother of good counsel, ...

Mother of our Creator, ...

Mother of our Savior, ...

Virgin most prudent, ...

Virgin most venerable, ...

Virgin most renowned, ...

Virgin most powerful, ...

Virgin most merciful, ...

Virgin most faithful, ...

Mirror of justice, ...

Seat of wisdom, ...

Cause of our joy, ...

Spiritual vessel, ...

Vessel of honor, ...

Singular vessel of devotion, ...

Mystical rose, ...

Tower of David, ...

Tower of ivory, ...

House of gold, ...

Ark of the Covenant, ...

Gate of Heaven, ...

Morning star, ...

Health of the sick, ...

Refuge of sinners, ...

Comforter of the afflicted, ...

Help of Christians, ...

Queen of angels, ...

Queen of patriarchs, ...

Queen of prophets, ...

Queen of apostles, ...

Queen of martyrs, ...

Queen of confessors, ...

Queen of virgins, ...

Queen of all saints, ...

Queen conceived without Original Sin, ...

Queen assumed into Heaven, ...

Queen of the most holy Rosary, ...

Queen of peace, ...

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,

Spare us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,

Graciously hear us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,

Have mercy on us.

Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God,

That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Grant, we beseech Thee, O Lord God, that we Thy Servants may enjoy perpetual health of mind and body and by the glorious intercession of the Blessed Mary, ever Virgin, be delivered from present sorrow and enjoy eternal happiness. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.

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This week’s topic is about identifying areas of wickedness in our lives and snuffing them out.

Lord Jesus, we glorify You and we praise Your Holy Name. For it was by your cross and resurrection that you have set us free from the grips of death. By becoming the spotless lamb to be slain, you paid the ultimate price for us so that we may gain eternal life through faith in You.

Lord, by our own will we have brought sin into the world and continued to live out that sin through the ages. We confess our wickedness. We have failed to love you above all things and to love our neighbors as ourselves. We stubbornly turn away from you in our times of need and instead put our faith in things of this world.

As the Church Militant, we must be concerned not only of the evils of this world, but of the “heavenly realms”. Lord, be with us in that battle in our daily lives.  Let us hold fast to you and our Mother Mary, whose intercession we pray for.

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This week’s topic is the virtue of charity, agape, caritas.

When you hear the word “charity” you may think of your favorite non-profit that helps those less fortunate in your neighborhood. But, what we are reflecting on today is the virtue of charity. The English word charity comes from the latin caritas. Caritas was translated from the Greek word agape which is the word for the highest form of love. It literally means to love God and others for the sake of God. In John 15:13 Jesus describes agape love to us: “No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” He then goes on to personify this type of love by being crucified and dying for the forgiveness of our sins so that we may gain eternal life.

The Catechism of the Catholic Church tells us that Jesus makes charity the new commandment. By loving his own "to the end," he makes manifest the Father's love which he receives. By loving one another, the disciples imitate the love of Jesus which they themselves receive. This is shown when Jesus says: "As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you; abide in my love." And again: "This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” THIS is charity!

The fruitsof charity are joy, peace, and mercy; Love or Charity is itself the fulfillment of all our works. There is the goal; that is why we run: we run toward it, and once we reach it, in it we shall find rest. (CCC 1822-1829)

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Monday: JOYFUL
Tuesday: SORROWFUL
Wednesday: GLORIOUS
Thursday: LUMINOUS
Friday: SORROWFUL
Saturday: JOYFUL
Sundays of Advent and Christmas: JOYFUL
Sundays of Lent: SORROWFUL
Other Sundays: GLORIOUS

The Luminous Mysteries

The Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan. Fruit of the Mystery: Openness to the Holy Spirit, the Healer. The Wedding at Cana. Fruit of the Mystery: To Jesus through Mary, Understanding of the ability to manifest-through faith. Jesus' Proclamation of the Kingdom of God. Fruit of the Mystery: Trust in God (Call of Conversion to the Messiah) The Transfiguration. Fruit of the Mystery: Desire for Holiness. The Institution of the Eucharist. Fruit of the Mystery: Adoration.

The Holy Rosary

Make the Sign of the Cross. Holding the Crucifix, say the Apostles' Creed. On the first bead, say an Our Father. Say one Hail Mary on each of the next three beads. Say the Glory Be. For each of the five decades, announce the Mystery (perhaps followed by a brief reading from Scripture) then say the Our Father. While fingering each of the ten beads of the decade, next say ten Hail Marys while meditating on the Mystery. Then say a Glory Be and the Fatima Prayer, O My Jesus. After saying the five decades, say the Hail, Holy Queen, followed by this dialogue and prayer: V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us pray: O God, whose Only Begotten Son, by his life, Death, and Resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life, grant, we beseech thee, that while meditating on these mysteries of the most holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen. Make the Sign of the Cross.

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Monday: JOYFUL
Tuesday: SORROWFUL
Wednesday: GLORIOUS
Thursday: LUMINOUS
Friday: SORROWFUL
Saturday: JOYFUL
Sundays of Advent and Christmas: JOYFUL
Sundays of Lent: SORROWFUL
Other Sundays: GLORIOUS

The Glorious Mysteries

The Resurrection. Fruit of the Mystery: Faith The Ascension. Fruit of the Mystery: Hope, Desire to Ascend to Heaven The Descent of the Holy Spirit. Fruit of the Mystery: Love of God, Holy Wisdom to know the truth and share it with everyone, Divine Charity, Worship of the Holy Spirit The Assumption of Mary. Fruit of the Mystery: Union with Mary and True Devotion to Mary The Coronation of the Virgin. Fruit of the Mystery: Perseverance and an Increase in Virtue (Trust in Mary's Intercession)

The Holy Rosary

Make the Sign of the Cross. Holding the Crucifix, say the Apostles' Creed. On the first bead, say an Our Father. Say one Hail Mary on each of the next three beads. Say the Glory Be. For each of the five decades, announce the Mystery (perhaps followed by a brief reading from Scripture) then say the Our Father. While fingering each of the ten beads of the decade, next say ten Hail Marys while meditating on the Mystery. Then say a Glory Be and the Fatima Prayer, O My Jesus. After saying the five decades, say the Hail, Holy Queen, followed by this dialogue and prayer: V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us pray: O God, whose Only Begotten Son, by his life, Death, and Resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life, grant, we beseech thee, that while meditating on these mysteries of the most holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen. Make the Sign of the Cross.

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The Holy Rosary is THE weapon of choice in spiritual warfare and in striving to grow in holiness. Never forget the amazing power of our Mother's intercession. Learn more about the rosary here. God bless you! Find the full prayer below.

Monday:     JOYFUL
Tuesday:    SORROWFUL
Wednesday:  GLORIOUS
Thursday:   LUMINOUS
Friday:     SORROWFUL
Saturday:   JOYFUL
Sundays of Advent and Christmas: JOYFUL
Sundays of Lent: SORROWFUL
Other Sundays: GLORIOUS

The Joyful Mysteries

The Annunciation. Fruit of the Mystery: Humility The Visitation. Fruit of the Mystery: Love of Neighbor The Nativity. Fruit of the Mystery: Poverty, Detachment from the things of the world, Contempt of Riches, Love of the Poor The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple. Fruit of the Mystery: Gift of Wisdom and Purity of mind and body (Obedience) The Finding of Jesus in the Temple. Fruit of the Mystery: True Conversion (Piety, Joy of Finding Jesus)

The Holy Rosary

Make the Sign of the Cross.
Holding the Crucifix, say the Apostles' Creed.
On the first bead, say an Our Father.
Say one Hail Mary on each of the next three beads.
Say the Glory Be.
For each of the five decades, announce the Mystery (perhaps followed by a brief reading from Scripture) then say the Our Father.
While fingering each of the ten beads of the decade, next say ten Hail Marys while meditating on the Mystery. Then say a Glory Be and the Fatima Prayer, O My Jesus.
After saying the five decades, say the Hail, Holy Queen, followed by this dialogue and prayer: V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us pray: O God, whose Only Begotten Son, by his life, Death, and Resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life, grant, we beseech thee, that while meditating on these mysteries of the most holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
Make the Sign of the Cross.

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“I take refuge, then, in prayer, and turn to Mary, and our Lord always triumphs.” - St. Therese of Lisieux.

The Holy Rosary is THE weapon of choice in spiritual warfare and in striving to grow in holiness. Never forget the amazing power of our Mother's intercession. Learn more about the rosary here. God bless you! Find the full prayer below.

Monday:     JOYFUL
Tuesday:    SORROWFUL
Wednesday:  GLORIOUS
Thursday:   LUMINOUS
Friday:     SORROWFUL
Saturday:   JOYFUL
Sundays of Advent and Christmas: JOYFUL
Sundays of Lent: SORROWFUL
Other Sundays: GLORIOUS

The Sorrowful Mysteries

The Agony in the Garden. Fruit of the Mystery: Sorrow for Sin, Uniformity with the Will of God The Scourging at the Pillar. Fruit of the Mystery: Mortification (Purity) The Crowning with Thorns. Fruit of the Mystery: Contempt of the World (Moral Courage) The Carrying of the Cross. Fruit of the Mystery: Patience The Crucifixion and Death of our Lord. Fruit of the Mystery: Perseverance in Faith, Grace for a Holy Death (Forgiveness)

The Holy Rosary

Make the Sign of the Cross.
Holding the Crucifix, say the Apostles' Creed.
On the first bead, say an Our Father.
Say one Hail Mary on each of the next three beads.
Say the Glory Be.
For each of the five decades, announce the Mystery (perhaps followed by a brief reading from Scripture) then say the Our Father.
While fingering each of the ten beads of the decade, next say ten Hail Marys while meditating on the Mystery. Then say a Glory Be and the Fatima Prayer, O My Jesus.
After saying the five decades, say the Hail, Holy Queen, followed by this dialogue and prayer: V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us pray: O God, whose Only Begotten Son, by his life, Death, and Resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life, grant, we beseech thee, that while meditating on these mysteries of the most holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
Make the Sign of the Cross.

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This week we are discussing “the just man,” Saint Joseph.

Pope Francis describes Saint Joseph as “a beloved father, a tender and loving father, an obedient father, an accepting father; a father who is creatively courageous, a working father, a father in the shadows.” From the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception in 2020 to the same feast in 2021, Pope Francis has announced this current liturgical year to be the “Year of Saint Joseph.” What an amazing reminder for us all to be vulnerable and striving to please the Will of God!

What do we know about the foster-father of our Lord? What can we take from both scripture and tradition to paint a picture of the saintly father figure we venerate today?

Saint Joseph is described in the Bible as “a just man” and of the royal line of King David. He is righteous and answered the Lord’s call to be Mary’s husband and the protector of the Holy Family. While there are not many details of his life and death contained within Sacred Scripture, we are able to infer the type of man he must have been to be able to hold the sacred position of earthly fatherhood to God Incarnate.

Saint Teresa of Avila tells us:
“Knowing by experience St. Joseph’s astonishing influence with God, I would wish to persuade everyone to honor him with particular devotion. I have always seen those who honored him in a special manner make progress in virtue, for this heavenly protector favors in a striking manner the spiritual advancement of souls who commend themselves to him.”

And Blessed Pope Pius IX implores us to:
“Go to Joseph! Have recourse with special confidence to St. Joseph, for his protection is most powerful, as he is the patron of the universal Church.”

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From The Prayer Podcast to you and your loved ones, we want to wish you a very Merry Christmas. We are so happy that you are joining us today.

We now ask the Holy Spirit to be present with us as we enter into prayer. For where two or more are gathered in His name, there He will be in the midst of them.

Lord, in this holy season of prayer and song and laughter, we praise you for the great wonders you have sent us: for shining star and angel's song, for infant's cry in lowly manger. We praise you for the Word made flesh in a little Child. We behold his glory, and are bathed in its radiance.

Be with us as we sing the ironies of Christmas, the incomprehensible comprehended, the poetry made hard fact, the helpless Babe who cracks the world asunder. We kneel before you shepherds, innkeepers, wise men. Help us to rise bigger than we are. Amen.

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This week’s Advent topic is on the peace Our Lord brought into the world at His Birth.

The fourth week of Advent is now upon us. As we light the fourth candle, or sometimes called the Angels’ Candle, of the Advent wreath in our homes and churches, we reflect on and echo the words of the heavenly host proclaiming the birth of Jesus: “Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

We must choose to accept His peace. We can do this by striving to become a person with “whom his favor rests.” Peace is a grace readily available to those who are in communion with God through the sacraments and those that make peace in their earthly relationships. As Jesus taught in The Sermon on the Mount: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”

Into this world came the Prince of Peace. Into this world came Love incarnate. Into this world...came the only Son of God. With only His words He commands storms to be at peace by saying “Quiet! Be still.” May He also speak such words of peace into our weary souls so that we, too, can be at peace and in communion with Him.

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This week’s Advent topic is on joy; the joy this world has experienced through the birth of Jesus.

We have officially crossed the halfway point in the season of Advent as we enter into the third week of preparation for the coming of our Lord, Jesus Christ. In homes and churches across the world, we are now lighting the third candle of the Advent wreath, sometimes called the Shepherds’ Candle as the shepherds received the message of “good news of great joy that will be for all the people” from the angel of the Lord in the fields. This candle is traditionally rose in color since that is the liturgical color for joy.

While happiness is a great emotion to experience, it is fleeting. Joy can be described as a much deeper state of being and is in fact a fruit of the Holy Spirit. In life, we are called to rise above just the things that make us happy. By aligning our Wills with His, we will be able to take part in the Joy of the Lord and the other fruits of His Holy Spirit. We must learn to allow ourselves to be filled up with the joy of God rather than happiness promised through the things of this world.

The birth of Christ that brought Love incarnate into this world has given us a reason to rejoice and be glad. The joy found in our salvation through Jesus is something to meditate on this week.

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This week’s Advent topic is on faith; faith in the one true God and His Holy Will.

We are now entering the second week of preparation of the first coming of our Lord, Jesus Christ. In homes and churches across the world, we are now lighting the second candle of the Advent wreath, sometimes called the Bethlehem Candle of our Mother Mary and Saint Joseph, her most chaste spouse.

It was prophesied in Micah 5:2 that the Messiah was to be born in Bethlehem. And this week we remember the journey Mary and Joseph made from Nazareth to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem. The road from Nazareth to Bethlehem is almost 100 miles long depending on the route you take and would have taken 4 to 5 days to travel on foot.

Imagine the immense faith it would have taken both of them to trust that they were going to make it there safely; especially since Mary was further along in her pregnancy with the King of kings.

Mary and Joseph are viewed as perfect examples of faith. In Mary’s acceptance of the Lord’s Will when the angel Gabriel came to her to make known God’s Will, her fiat included not only that moment, but for the rest of her life. She was able to bear our Lord, raise Him, and learn from Him in true faith and humility.

Joseph being the good husband and faithful man he was, also followed God’s Will as it was revealed to him. He needed to have intense faith to be able to fulfill God’s Will to the protector of the Holy Family.

May we learn to serve God’s Will as they both did.

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This week’s Advent topic is on hope; hope of the promises to come.  

All around the world, Catholic Churches have begun this new season by lighting the first Advent candle, the “Prophecy Candle.” This candle represents hope and the fulfillment of the Lord’s promises.

As we enter into the season of Advent, let us first focus on the hope found through the birth of Christ. May we acknowledge how good our Father is by keeping His promises made through the prophets which foretold the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

According to the Catholic liturgical calendar, the first Sunday of Advent is the beginning of a new year. So happy new year to you!

As we do around January 1st, this first week of Advent is a great time to refocus our minds and our hearts on the greatest gift of all, Jesus Christ. We are now in a time of waiting and deep anticipation to celebrate the first coming of the Word made flesh.

From Isaiah to Micah and Jeremiah to Zechariah, among others, the Messiah’s coming was foretold over 40 times in the Old Testament and fulfilled over 40 times in the New Testament through Jesus. 

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This week’s topic is thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving. What comes to mind when you hear that word? Feasting with your family? Maybe! But the thanksgiving we are meditating on today has to do with honoring and praising our Lord for everything He has blessed us with. In fact, we know that the word ‘thanksgiving’ holds a very important place in our journeys with Jesus because participating in the Eucharistic feast is itself an action of thanksgiving to God. Think about that. The Mass itself is a thanksgiving feast we GET to participate in every single week with our families, with the Saints, and with the heavenly host of angels. And of course, Jesus himself.

St. Ambrose said, “no duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks.”
St. Therèse of Lisieux is quoted saying “Jesus does not demand great action from us but simply surrender and gratitude.”

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This week’s topic is the virtue of hope.

The Catechism of the Catholic Church describes hope as “the virtue by which we desire the kingdom of heaven and eternal life as our happiness, placing our trust in Christ’s promises and relying not on our own strength, but on the help of the grace of the Holy Spirit...hope keeps [us] from discouragement; it sustains [us] during times of abandonment. Buoyed up by hope, [we are] preserved from selfishness and led to happiness that flows from charity. Hope is the ‘sure and steadfast anchor of the soul...that enters...where Jesus has gone as a forerunner on our behalf.’”

When is the last time you boldly brought your hopes into the hand of Our Father? Is there a relationship in your life that you Hope will receive healing and restoration? Is there a loved one in your life that you Hope will come to know God? Is there an area of your life that you Hope will be brought to life again? Jesus invites us to bring these deep longings to Him. We must remain confident that He is a loyal Father, a Father who keeps His promises. We GET to hope for a new day, a new mindset, a new heart, a new way of life, because we worship a God who is hope itself. During this prayer time together, may we choose to put on a helmet of hope and raise our hope towards heaven.

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This week’s topic is the virtue of humility.

The Catechism of the Catholic Church calls humility the “foundation of prayer” as well as a “poverty of spirit.” To live with a spirit of poverty, in need of our God, now that is true humility.

With every virtue comes an opposing vice. Since humility can be described as a willingness to submit to God and to others for God’s sake, then pride can be considered the queen of all vices because, as Saint Thomas stated, pride at its core is the rejection of God in favor of oneself.

This poses a serious question: when coming to God in prayer, do we speak from a posture of pride and our own will, or do we humble ourselves before the Lord and His Will? We know from Luke 18 that the exalted will be humbled and the humbled, exalted. How is this done? We must acknowledge that we are imperfect sinners and ask for God’s mercy. Only through this trusting humility can we be brought into communion with our Father.

Pride is a sin that “cries to heaven.” Putting your trust in the world before your trust in God will put you into a posture of pride. Remember: “It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels.” —Saint Augustine

Lord, we ask that your Holy Spirit of humility may be showered down upon your children. Help us to die to ourselves and take the opportunities you give us to practice and grow in humility. Please protect us from the temptation of pride that comes from the evil one.

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Hi everybody! Just wanted to give you a quick update.

We have decided to structure the episodes using a new format that we hope will be engaging as well as fruitful in your prayer life. We will be releasing a weekly guided prayer session focused on a specific topic that we believe will help us all grow in holiness.

As always, if you find that any of these topics may be helpful to someone you know and love, we encourage you to share these episodes with them. We are called as brothers and sisters in Christ to support and lift each other up in prayer!  

Don’t worry, the same prayers you have seen before and have come to love will still be available as we transition them to a prayer library. The Prayer Podcast Library will be available on all podcast platforms as well as on our website, theprayerpodcast.fm.

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This particular recording is a general rosary that does not focus on any specific mysteries, but instead allows you to meditate on your intercessions or whichever mysteries you would like to focus on. The Holy Rosary is THE weapon of choice in spiritual warfare and in striving to grow in holiness. Never forget the amazing power of our Mother's intercession. Learn more about the rosary here. God bless you! Find the full prayer below.

The Holy Rosary

Make the Sign of the Cross. Holding the Crucifix, say the Apostles' Creed. On the first bead, say an Our Father. Say one Hail Mary on each of the next three beads. Say the Glory Be. For each of the five decades, announce the Mystery (perhaps followed by a brief reading from Scripture) then say the Our Father. While fingering each of the ten beads of the decade, next say ten Hail Marys while meditating on the Mystery. Then say a Glory Be and the Fatima Prayer, O My Jesus. After saying the five decades, say the Hail, Holy Queen, followed by this dialogue and prayer:
V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray: O God, whose Only Begotten Son,
by his life, Death, and Resurrection,
has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life,
grant, we beseech thee,
that while meditating on these mysteries
of the most holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary,
we may imitate what they contain
and obtain what they promise,
through the same Christ our Lord. Amen. Make the Sign of the Cross.

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This wonderful prayer, also known as the "Salve Regina", has been prayed and sung since the 11th century. It is typically prayed today at the end of the Holy Rosary. Join us in praying this powerful intercessory prayer. Given the Mother's relationship to our Lord, her intercession is most powerful. God bless you!
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Hail, Holy Queen

Hail, holy Queen, Mother of Mercy: our life, our sweetness, and our hope!
To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve;
to thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley, of tears.
Turn, then, most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us;
and after this our exile show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus;
O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.
Pray for us, O holy Mother of God, that we may be worthy of the promises of Christ.
Amen.

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Join Sara in praying these classic Catholic prayers. The "Our Father" can be seen as the perfect prayer as it is given to us by Jesus Christ. Through the "Hail Mary" we ask for the divine intercession of our Blessed Mother for us sinners. The "Glory Be" sends up our praises to the Father for all of His goodness and love. The "O My Jesus" prayer was given to us from our Blessed Mother at Fatima. With it, we seek the mercy of our Lord on the whole world. Meditate on these prayers in times of thanksgiving and distress. God bless you!
Find the full prayer below.

Our Father

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 trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Amen.

Hail Mary

Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed are thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.
Holy Mary Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.

Glory Be

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning is now, and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen.

O My Jesus

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins,
save us from the fires of hell,
and lead all souls to Heaven,
especially those in most need of Your Mercy.
Amen.

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This powerful chaplet was revealed to Antonia d'Astonac in a vision by Saint Michael. The prayers salute the nine choirs of angels and ask for their intercession to our Lord on our behalf. Sacred Scripture distinguishes nine such groupings: Seraphim, Cherubim, Thrones, Dominations, Powers, Virtues, Principalities, Archangels and Angels (Isa. 6: 2; Gen. 3: 24; Col. 1: 16; Eph. 1: 21; Rom. 8: 38). The protection of God's holy angels is most needed in today's world. May His Will allow them to come to our aid. May the promise of the assistance of the nine choirs be true as we approach Holy Communion and be allowed deliverance from purgatory after death.

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This prayer asks for the intercession of Saint Dymphna, the patron saint for those with mental illnesses. May her intercession be heard by our Lord. This prayer should not be replacement for necessary medical attention. We trust He has put talented men and women on this earth to assist you in your time of need. Find the full prayer below. Prayer Source and information on Saint Dymphna: https://www.ourcatholicprayers.com/prayer-to-st-dymphna.html

Prayer for Mental Healing

Good Saint Dymphna, great wonder-worker in every affliction of mind and body, I humbly implore your powerful intercession with Jesus through Mary, the Health of the Sick, in my present need. (Mention your intention.) Saint Dymphna, martyr of purity, patroness of those who suffer with nervous and mental afflictions, beloved child of Jesus and Mary, pray to Them for me and obtain my request.

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 trespasses, 
as we forgive those who trespass against us. 
And lead us not into temptation, 
but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.
Holy Mary Mother of God,
pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen.

Saint Dymphna, Virgin and Martyr, pray for us.

Amen. 

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Join us in praying to our Father for healing of any bodily affliction. Let us put our trust in Him and the amazing medical advancements that have been brought about by Him. We pray that whatever you may be suffering with, this prayer brings you comfort in a time of distress. This prayer should not be replacement for necessary medical attention. We trust He has put talented men and women on this earth to assist you in your time of need. For more great prayers checkout the Laudate app on iOS and Android (no affiliation).

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Meditate with us on the healing power of the Holy Spirit. May His Spirit come down upon you and heal you in accordance with His Will. This prayer should not be replacement for necessary medical attention. We trust He has put talented men and women on this earth to assist you in your time of need. Find the full prayer below.Prayer Source: https://www.catholic.org/prayers/prayer.php?p=75

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Prayer for Healing

Lord, You invite all who are burdened to come to You. Allow your healing hand to heal me.
Touch my soul with Your compassion for others.
Touch my heart with Your courage and infinite love for all.
Touch my mind with Your wisdom, that my mouth may always proclaim Your praise.
Teach me to reach out to You in my need, and help me to lead others to You by my example.
Most loving Heart of Jesus, bring me health in body and spirit that I may serve You with all my strength.
Touch gently this life which You have created, now and forever.

Amen

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Join us in this prayer against all the addictions that have a hold on our brothers and sisters today. May the Holy Spirit enkindle a fire in your heart to beat your or your loved one's addiction. We trust that God has used His providence to provide each of us with amazing counsel in this world. If you believe you are suffering from an addiction, we encourage you to seek proper medical attention and trust that God will provide you with the resources you need. We are praying for YOU!

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We would like to lift up all of those suffering from COVID-19, whether they have been diagnosed with the virus, are working on the front lines in the medical industry, suffering from the economic downturn, or feeling lost amidst the chaos. God is near and has promised to never abandon His children. We are praying for YOU! For more great prayers checkout the Laudate app on iOS and Android (no affiliation). Find the full prayer below.

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Prayer During a Time of Disaster

Loving and compassionate God, You are our comfort and strength in times of sudden disaster, crisis or chaos.
Surround us now, O Lord, with Your grace and peace through storms or winds, fires or floods.
By Your Spirit, life up those who have fallen, sustain those who work to rescue or rebuild, and fill us with the hope of your new creation;
through Christ, our rock and redeemer. 

Amen.

We would like to lift up all of those suffering from COVID-19, whether they have been diagnosed with the virus, are working on the front lines in the medical industry, suffering from the economic downturn, or feeling lost amidst the chaos. God is near and has promised to never abandon His children. We are praying for YOU! For more great prayers checkout the Laudate app on iOS and Android (no affiliation). Find the full prayer below.

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Prayer for the Sick

God our Father, Your Son accepted our sufferings to teach us the virtue of patience in human illness.
Hear the prayers we offer for our sick brother/sister.
May all who suffer pain, illness, or disease realize that they have been chosen to be saints and know that they are joined to Christ in His suffering for the salvation of the world.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

We would like to lift up all those suffering from COVID-19, whether they have been diagnosed with the virus, are working on the front lines in the medical industry, suffering from the economic downturn, or feeling lost amidst the chaos. God is near and has promised to never abandon His children. Let us lean into the JOY that can be found as followers of Christ, knowing that He is our constant. We are praying for YOU! Find the full meditation below.Prayer source from Pure Faith (no affiliation).

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Meditation on Joy

"If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love,  just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full."  -John 15:10-11

Prayer: Lord Jesus, You have created for me a life full of triumph and tribulation. Help me to learn from each and every experience, for all things happen for a reason, and all things happen according to Your almighty plan. In all humbleness, please bless me with a state of happiness; accepting with a smile all that you send into my life. For I know that my happiness pleases you, O Lord, and brings me closer to the joys of heaven. I ask this in the name of Jesus, whose love reigns forever. Amen.

Meditation: Act in such a way that all those who come in contact with you will go away joyful...Go through life like a little child, always trusting, always full of simplicity and humility, content with everything, happy in every circumstance. There, where others fear, you will pass calmly along, thanks to this simplicity and humility.  -St. Faustina Kowalska

We would like to lift up all those suffering from COVID-19, whether they have been diagnosed with the virus, are working on the front lines in the medical industry, suffering from the economic downturn, or feeling lost amidst the chaos. God is near and has promised to never abandon His children. We are praying for YOU! Find the full prayer below.Prayer Source: Pedro de la Cruz.

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COVID-19 Prayer

Lord Jesus Christ, our Divine Physician, we ask you to guard and protect us from COVId-19 and all serious illness.
For all that have died from it, have mercy; for those that are ill now, bring healing.
For those searching for a remedy, enlighten them; for medical caregivers helping the sick, strengthen and shield them.
For those working to contain the spread, grant them success; for the afraid, grant peace.
May Your precious blood be our defense and salvation.
By Your grace, may You turn the evil of disease into moments of consolation and hope.
May we always fear the contagion of sin more than any illness.
We abandon ourselves to Your infinite mercy.

Amen.

Today we are offering up our siblings in prayer! Whether you have two siblings, twelve siblings, or are an only child, we invite you to pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ. Together, we are all the body of Christ - one family united under God. Brothers and sisters are such a gift, but sometimes there can be pain associated with those relationships. Wherever you find yourself spiritually with your siblings, know that NOW is a great time to call the Holy Spirit upon their lives and your familial bonds!Find the full prayer below. Prayer Source: prayerforanxiety.com.

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Prayer for Sisters

Dear heavenly Father, I come to you today completely trusting in your goodness and mercy.
I call upon your loving Spirit to watch over my sister. I praise you for her life and her soul. Thank you for her presence in my life.
Look upon my sister with your tenderness and grace.
If she hurts – bring her healing. If she’s afraid – give her courage. If she has fallen – lift her up in forgiveness.
And most of all dear Lord, let her know she is loved. Let her know I love her. Let her know you love her. And let love heal even her deepest wounds.
Give her confidence knowing she is your child. Oh heavenly Father, embrace my sister’s heart. Bless her my Lord. Let her be healthy, free and protected in the strength of your loving arms.

In Jesus' name,

Amen

Let us offer up our siblings in prayer! Whether you have two siblings, twelve siblings, or are an only child, we invite you to pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ. Together, we are all the body of Christ - one family united under God. Brothers and sisters are such a gift, but sometimes there can be pain associated with those relationships. Wherever you find yourself spiritually with your siblings, know that NOW is a great time to call the Holy Spirit upon their lives and your familial bonds! Find the full prayer below. Prayer Source: prayerforanxiety.com.

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Prayer for Brothers

Dear loving Father, the presence of my brother in my life is a gift to me.
Thank you for his life, his heart and his soul.
Thanks for giving me someone who looked out for me and cared for me. Even the rivalry between us was a blessing to me.
Thank you for what I learned from my brother’s life and love.
So now I ask you Lord, bless my brother with the abundance of your love and mercy.
Cover him with your grace. Let him feel your tenderness. Touch his soul.
Let him know your mercy sets his spirit free.
I present to you, oh Lord, my love for my brother. Open up the heavens to him. Bring him great peace and joy.
Thank you for my brother, dear Lord. Thank you for his life and love.

All in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ,

Amen.

As we round out this series on family, we hope and pray that you were brought closer to our Lord through these meditations. Please come back and visit this series whenever you need to contemplate on your family. Remember that Jesus is with you along your journey. There will be highs and lows, but He is a constant. Cling to Him! Holy Family, pray for us! For more great prayers checkout the Laudate app on iOS and Android (no affiliation). Find the full prayer below.

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Prayer for Marriage

Lord, help us remember when we first met and the strong Love that grew between us.
To work that Love into practical things so nothing can divide us.
We ask for words both kind and loving, and for hearts always ready to ask for forgiveness as well as to forgive.
Dear Lord, we put our marriage into Your hands in the name of Jesus Christ.

Amen.

We intercede to our Holy Father for the unborn. While sometimes forgotten and other times seen as a burden, please pray with us that the Lord will bring good from their lives. We thank every parent that has chosen life for their children. We hope you can join us in this meditation, keeping in mind all of the human life that has been lost and taken while in the womb. Holy Family, pray for us! For more great prayers checkout the Laudate app on iOS and Android (no affiliation). Find the full prayer below.

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Prayer for the Unborn

Dear Father, we ask You to protect our brothers and sisters now forming their earthly vessels in their mothers womb.
Comfort their mothers and fathers.
Lord Jesus give these smallest of persons the strength to be born - to fully participate in Your creation.
May Your Holy Spirit infuse their souls with love for You and bring them safely home to Your heavenly kingdom after long, healthy and loving lives.

Amen. 

Let us now pray that any marital suffering may be brought into His Holy Hands. The vocation of marriage can be tested during various seasons of life. Hold tight to our Lord. He will make good come from your suffering. Holy Family, pray for us! For more great prayers checkout the Laudate app on iOS and Android (no affiliation).

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Prayer During Marital Suffering

O Lord, you raised marriage to the dignity of a sacrament, a sacred sign of love and unity between yourself and your spouse, the Church. You give married couples the grace they need to live together in love and harmony. Yet, that grace seems out of reach for the one I loved and married and for me. Our love has vanished, our marriage has faltered and our children have certainly been affected. According to the measure of our faith, teach each of us how to regain what has been lost, to change all that can be changed and to accept whatever cannot be changed. If we cannot be restored to a life together, keep us from deep regret, resentment and great fear. I come to you now in prayer, O Lord, asking for your divine mercy upon my children, my spouse and me. Heal us so that we may be reassured that your love and forgiveness remain with each one of us.

Grant that the problems that led to this grave situation may be the occasion for growth in both of us, greater respect for each other, mutual pardon and deeper faith. Draw from this messy pain true good for our children, my spouse and myself. Especially, I pray for our children. Hold them in the palm of your hand and teach my spouse and me how to care for them as you do. Give us strength, wisdom, healing and understanding dear Lord. Lavish them on us in great measure. Cause each one of us to respond generously to these graces. 

Amen. 

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We pray for the children of this world through the powerful intercession of our Holy Mother Mary. We hope this prayer allows you to meditate on all children as the true gifts they are. May you continue to love them as God loves His beloved sons and daughters. Holy Family, pray for us! For more great family prayers checkout the Laudate app on iOS and Android (no affiliation). Find the full prayer below.

Prayer for Children

Mary, Mother of God, and Mother of all Christians,
you presented your Divine Son in the Temple.
Now I present to you the children whom God has graciously given me.
By the grace of their Baptism, which incorporated them into Christ, you became their Mother.
I entrust them to you, to your guidance and vigilance.
Make them healthy in soul and body. Help them to become useful citizens of their own country,
but let them not forget the Kingdom of God.
If they go astray, lead them back to your Son so that they may obtain forgiveness and peace.
Enable us all to reach eternal happiness with you and your Divine Son in heaven.

Amen.

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We are called by God to honor and love our parents as Jesus has taught us to. We hope this prayer inspires you to love your parents even more than you currently do, through the good and bad. Remember that our parents are only human and are in dire need for our prayers as much as any of us. Meditate on these words and maybe even go call your mother. Do not forget to thank your parents for choosing life! Holy Family, pray for us. Prayer source from Pure Faith (no affiliation). Find the full prayer below.

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Prayer for Parents

Lord and Savior, You have taught us to honor our fathers and mothers, and to show love and obedience toward them.
From the depth of my heart I fervently pray to You, Jesus, my God: hear my prayer.
Bless my parents who have raised me up with the help of Your grace.
Protect them from evil, harm and sickness. Grant them faith, health and joy.
Bless all their works that they may give You honor and glory all the days of their lives. 

Amen. 

We are so happy to kick off the beginning of our prayer series on FAMILY! Over the next few episodes, you will find prayers pertaining to family life and marriage. If you have a family member or friend going through a difficult season in life, feel free to offer up their needs while praying with us, and maybe even send them this series. We hope that you all will find comfort in God through these prayers. Holy Family, please pray for us! Written by Saint Teresa of Calcutta.Find the full prayer below.

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Prayer for the Family

Heavenly Father, You have given us a model of life in the Holy Family of Nazareth.
Help us, O loving Father, to make our family another Nazareth where love, peace and joy reign.
May it be deeply contemplative, intensely eucharistic, and vibrant with joy.
Help us to stay together in joy and sorrow through family prayer.
Teach us to see Jesus in the members of our family, especially in their distressing disguise.
May the eucharistic heart of Jesus make our hearts meek and humble like His,
and help us to carry out our family duties in a holy way.
May we love one another as God loves each one of us more and more each day,
and forgive each other's faults as you forgive our sins.
Help us, O loving Father, to take whatever You give and to give whatever You take with a big smile.
Immaculate Heart of Mary, cause of our joy, pray for us.
Holy guardian angels, be with us, guide and protect us.

Amen. 

This prayer is common among Catholics and revered as a powerful prayer. It is asking for the protection from evil through the intercession of the leader of the angels, Saint Michael the Archangel, granted by God. We encourage you to pray with us today in asking for this protection over the whole Church. For those wondering if this is considered worshiping an angel of God, be certain that this prayer is giving all glory, honor, and praise to our Lord, as all Catholic prayers do. Catholics use multiple definitions of the word "prayer." A prayer to God is considered one of many forms of Catholic worship. A prayer to a saint is considered as taking the form of a petition. This would be the same as asking a friend or family member to pray for you. The fathers of the early Christian Church have been recorded in their writings to follow this same tradition (see the following links). Find the full prayer below. 

If you would like to learn more about this topic check out: https://www.catholic.com/tract/the-intercession-of-the-saints and https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=308

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Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel

St Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle.
Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou
O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God,
cast into Hell, Satan, and all the evil spirits,
who prowl about the world, seeking the ruin of souls.

Amen. 

We invite you to join Sara in the responses throughout this litany: "deliver me, Jesus" and "Jesus, I trust in You." We pray that you may find child-like trust in Jesus through these ever so vulnerable statements. In times of uncertainty and fear, Jesus we TRUST in You. Find the full litany below. Written by Sister Faustina Maria Pia, Sister of Life.Find the full litany below.

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The Litany of Trust

From the belief that I have to earn Your love 

Deliver me, Jesus. 

From the fear that I am unlovable 

Deliver me, Jesus. 

From the false security that I have what it takes 

Deliver me, Jesus. 

From the fear that trusting You will leave me more destitute 

Deliver me, Jesus. 

From all suspicion of Your words and promises 

Deliver me, Jesus. 

From the rebellion against childlike dependency on You 

Deliver me, Jesus. 

From refusals and reluctances in accepting Your will 

Deliver me, Jesus. 

From anxiety about the future 

Deliver me, Jesus. 

From resentment or excessive preoccupation with the past 

Deliver me, Jesus. 

From restless self-seeking in the present moment 

Deliver me, Jesus. 

From disbelief in Your love and presence 

Deliver me, Jesus. 

From the fear of being asked to give more than I have 

Deliver me, Jesus. 

From the belief that my life has no meaning or worth 

Deliver me, Jesus. 

From the fear of what love demands 

Deliver me, Jesus. 

From discouragement 

Deliver me, Jesus. 

That You are continually holding me, sustaining me, loving me 

Jesus, I trust in You. 

That Your love goes deeper than my sins and failings and transforms me 

Jesus, I trust in You. 

That not knowing what tomorrow brings is an invitation to lean on You 

Jesus, I trust in You. 

That You are with me in my suffering 

Jesus, I trust in You. 

That my suffering, united to Your own, will bear fruit in this life and the next 

Jesus, I trust in You. 

That You will not leave me orphan, that You are present in Your Church 

Jesus, I trust in You. 

That Your plan is better than anything else 

Jesus, I trust in You. 

That You always hear me and in Your goodness always respond to me 

Jesus, I trust in You. 

That You give me the grace to accept forgiveness and to forgive others 

Jesus, I trust in You. 

That You give me all the strength I need for what is asked 

Jesus, I trust in You. 

That my life is a gift 

Jesus, I trust in You. 

That You will teach me to trust You

Jesus, I trust in You.

That You are my Lord and my God

Jesus, I trust in You.

That I am Your beloved one

Jesus, I trust in You.

Amen.

We invite you to join Matt in the responses throughout this litany: "deliver me, Jesus" and "Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it." We pray that Jesus may truly deliver you from any prideful thinking and grant you the grace to desire humility. Find the full litany below.

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The Litany of Humility

O Jesus, meek and humble of heart,

Hear me.

From the desire of being esteemed,

Deliver me, Jesus.

From the desire of being loved,

Deliver me, Jesus.

From the desire of being extolled,

Deliver me, Jesus.

From the desire of being honored,

Deliver me, Jesus.

From the desire of being praised,

Deliver me, Jesus.

From the desire of being preferred to others,

Deliver me, Jesus.

From the desire of being consulted,

Deliver me, Jesus.

From the desire of being approved,

Deliver me, Jesus.

From the fear of being humiliated,

Deliver me, Jesus.

From the fear of being despised,

Deliver me, Jesus.

From the fear of suffering rebukes,

Deliver me, Jesus.

From the fear of being calumniated,

Deliver me, Jesus.

From the fear of being forgotten,

Deliver me, Jesus.

From the fear of being ridiculed,

Deliver me, Jesus.

From the fear of being wronged,

Deliver me, Jesus.

From the fear of being suspected,

Deliver me, Jesus.

That others may be loved more than I,

Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.

That others may be esteemed more than I,

Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.

That, in the opinion of the world, others may increase and I may decrease,

Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.

That others may be chosen and I set aside,

Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.

That others may be praised and I go unnoticed,

Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.

That others may be preferred to me in everything,

Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.

That others may become holier than I, provided that I may become as holy as I should,

Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.

Amen.

Reflections on HOPE by Saint Francis de Sales and Saint Claude de la Colombiere. The Lord is our Hope, be at peace. As His children, we can rely on Him to provide for us, to care for us, and to never forsake us. Let us all cling to the HOPE of the Lord through each season of uncertainty. Find the full prayer below.

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Prayer for Hope

O my God, I am so certain that you watch over those who hope in You,
and that when we rely on You for everything, we can lack nothing.
I am determined to live in the future without worry, casting all my cares upon You.
People may deprive me of my worldly goods and of my honor;
illness can take away my strength and the means of serving You.
I may even lose Your grace through sin, but I shall never lose hope.

Amen.

Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful! The Holy Spirit, one of the three persons of the Blessed Trinity, is the breath, the power, and the force living among us all. The Spirit enkindles our hearts, sets us on fire with love for our Lord and for others! Let us all remember to invite the Holy Spirit into our daily lives. Find the full prayer below.

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Come, Holy Spirit

Come, 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. And You shall renew the face of the earth.
O God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful,
grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations,
through Christ, our Lord, 

Amen. 

Hi there! Welcome to The Prayer Podcast! We invite you to join us in prayer wherever you find yourself today. Jesus said, " where two or three are gathered in My Name, there am I in the midst of them." 

This podcast will host a collection of prayers, old and new, that will remain available for you, your family and your friends, to integrate into your everyday lives. We believe prayer is meant to be woven into each moment of the day set before us. May we strive to grow closer to our Lord by praying without ceasing.

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