We believe in the strength of prayer and its healing power. It heals the spirit and through the intercessions of God, Jesus, Mary and the Saints.

To that end we offer daily, monthly and seasonal prayers and links to the sites that exemplify excellent prayers and intentions.

This month, we recommend

In honor to all of our mothers - two prayers

The SPIRITUAL ADOPTION PRAYER emphasizes the power of prayer in safeguarding life when it is threatened in the mother’s womb. Through prayer you can intercede for an unknown woman considering abortion and for the safety of her unborn child. Please make a nine month commitment to pray for your spiritually adopted unborn child whom you have named.

Suggested Prayer: Dear Jesus, child of Mary, I love you and thank you for your unconditional love. I plead with you to save the life of __________ the unborn child whom I have spiritually adopted and whose life is threatened by abortion. May this child be allowed to grow in wisdom, age and strength in your presence and in the sight of all.  Amen.

Memorare:

Remember O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother. To thee I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate; despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.

Prior months recommendations

Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel

Saint 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 Host -
by the Divine Power of God -
cast into hell, Satan and all the evil spirits,
who roam throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls.

Saint Andrew Christmas Novena

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! to hear my prayer and grant my desires, through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother. Amen.

Prayer for the Canonization of ARCHBISHOP FULTON J. SHEEN

Heavenly Father, source of all holiness, You raise up within the Church in every age men and women who serve with heroic love and dedication. You have blessed Your Church through the life and ministry of Your faithful servant, ARCHBISHOP FULTON J. SHEEN. He has written and spoken well of Your Divine Son, Jesus Christ, and was a true instrument of the Holy Spirit in touching the hearts of countless people.

If it be according to Your Will, for the honor and glory of the Most Holy Trinity and for the salvation of souls, we ask You to move the Church to proclaim him a saint. We ask this prayer through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen

IMPRIMATUR

+ Most Rev. Daniel R. Jenky, CS.C , Bishop of Peoria
 

Prayer to Obtain a Favor Through the Intercession of the Servant of God
 

ARCHBISHOP FULTON J. SHEEN
Eternal Father, You alone grant us every blessing in Heaven and on earth, through the redemptive mission of Your Divine Son, Jesus Christ, and by the working of the Holy Spirit.

If it be according to Your Will, glorify Your servant, ARCHBISHOP FULTON J. SHEEN, by granting the favor I now request through his prayerful intercession (mention your request).

I make this prayer confidently through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

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IMPRIMATUR

+Most Rev. Daniel R. Jenky, C.S.C.
Bishop of Peoria
 

A Solemn Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

 

Most Holy virgin Mary, tender Mother of men, to fulfill the desires of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the request of the Vicar of Your Son on earth, we consecrate ourselves and our families to your Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart, O Queen of the Most Holy Rosary.  We recommend to you all the people and especially all students, faculties and schools.

 

Please accept our consecration, dearest Mother, and use us as You wish to accomplish Your designs in the world.

 

O Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, and Queen of families and patroness of our country and the world, rule over us, together with the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ, Our King.  Save us from the spreading flood of modern paganism; kindle in our hearts and homes the love of purity, the practice of a virtuous life, and ardent zeal for souls, and a desire to pray the Rosary more faithfully. 

 

We come with confidence to You, O Throne of Grace and Mother of Fair Love.  Inflame us with the same Divine Fire which has inflamed Your own Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart.  Make our hearts and homes Your shrine, and through us, make the Heart of Jesus, together with your rule, triumph in our schools and in every heart and home.

Prayer for the United States

        God our Father,
        Giver of Life,
        we entrust the United States of America to
        Your loving care. You are the rock on
        which this nation was founded. You alone
        are the true source of our cherished rights
        to life, liberty and the pursuit of
        happiness.

        Reclaim this land for Your glory and
        dwell among your people.

        Send Your Spirit to touch the hearts of
        our nation's leaders. Open their minds to the
        great worth of human life and the
        responsibilities that accompany human
        freedom. Remind Your people that true
        happiness is rooted in seeking and doing
        Your will.

        Through the intercession of Mary Immaculate, Patroness of our land,
        grant us the courage to reject the "culture of death." Lead us into
        a new millennium of life. We ask this through Christ Our Lord.

        Amen.
       

The Chaplet of The Divine Mercy
 

Click on the image for the Chaplet's instructions.

-from "A Holy Hour" for Life: Prayers Before the Blessed Sacrament.

God our loving Father, grant wisdom to those who govern us, compassion and courage to those who work to defend human life, and safety and care to every human being. For you alone who formed us in our mothers' wombs, and who call us home to heaven, are God, for ever and ever.

Amen.