The Angelus
The Regina CÆli
May be said morning, noon, and night, to put us in mind that God the Son became man for our salvation.
(In Eastertide, instead of the Angelus, at 6 am, 12 noon & 6 pm)
V. The Angel of the Lord declared to Mary: R. And she conceived of the Holy Spirit. Hail Mary... V. Behold the handmaid of the Lord: R. Be it done to 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 we, to whom the Incarnation of Christ, your Son, was made known by the message of an angel, may by his passion and cross be brought to the glory of his resurrection, through the same Christ our Lord. R. Amen. 1
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Grace before meals
Bless us O Lord, and these thy gifts, which we are about to receive from thy bounty, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Grace after meals
V. O Queen of Heaven, rejoice, Alleluia. R. For He Whom you were worthy to bear. Alleluia. V. Has risen as He said. Alleluia. R. Pray for us to our God. Alleluia. V. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, Alleluia. R. For the Lord has risen indeed, Alleluia. Let us pray: God our Father, you give joy to the world by the resurrection of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Through the prayers of his mother, the Virgin Mary, bring us to the happiness of eternal life. Through Christ our Lord, R. Amen. 2
We give you thanks, Almighty God, for these and all your benefits, who livest and reignest, world without end. Amen.
May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Salve Regina
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of mercy, hail our life, our sweetness and our hope. To you do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To you do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this vale of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy towards us and after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Amen. 3
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Daily Prayers
The Memorare
Remember, O most loving Virgin Mary, that it is a thing unheard of that anyone who had recourse to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left forsaken. Filled therefore with confidence in your goodness, I fly to you, O Mother, Virgin of virgins. To you I come; before you I stand a sorrowful sinner. Despise not my words, O Mother of the Word, but graciously hear and grant my prayer.
Bedtime Prayer
Commendation Jesus, Mary and Joseph, I give you my heart and my soul. Jesus, Mary and Joseph, assist me in my last agony. Jesus, Mary and Joseph, may I breathe forth my soul in peace with you.
For a happy death Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit. Lord Jesus, receive my soul. Amen.
Prayer to my guardian angel O angel of God, my guardian dear to whom God’s love commits me here. Ever this day/night be at my side to light, to guard, to rule and guide.
Amen.
morning offering
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Amen.
Jesus, through the most pure Heart of Mary, I offer you all the prayers, the works, the sufferings and the joys of this day for all the intentions of your Divine Heart in the Holy Mass. Amen.
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