December 1, 2020
Tuesday, First week of Advent
Today we celebrate the feast of St. Eligius
Let us remember that we are in the Holy presence of God.
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Loving Father,
This advent season, make me a faithful witness
to the presence of your merciful grace,
And convert the world to the saving power of your love,
For in you alone is our hope of salvation. Amen
Mother of Perpetual Help…….…………Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice………… Pray for Us
St. Eligius ………..…….…………Pray for Us
Live Jesus in our Hearts……………………Forever
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
December 2, 2020
Wednesday, First week of Advent
Today we celebrate the feast of St. Eusebius
Let us remember that we are in the Holy presence of God.
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Almighty Father,
Your Son, Jesus taught us to address You as Father,
With the confidence of children who know themselves to be loved.
Grant that I might obtain fitting words of thanks and praise
And a heart open to receive Your blessings this Christmas.
Mother of Perpetual Help…….…………Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice………… Pray for Us
St. Eusebius ………..…….…………Pray for Us
Live Jesus in our Hearts……………………Forever
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
December 3, 2020
Thursday of the First week of Advent
Today we celebrate the feast of St. Francis Xavier, co-founder of the Jesuits
Let us remember that we are in the Holy presence of God.
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
God of healing and transformation, hear our prayer. Cleanse us from brokenness and sin. Breathe your spirit into us, recreating us in ways beyond what we can imagine. Let your light shine through us, proclaiming justice, mercy, and faith to our sisters and brothers throughout the world. Amen.
Mother of Perpetual Help…….…………Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice………… Pray for Us
St. Francis Xavier …….…………Pray for Us
Live Jesus in our Hearts……………………Forever
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
December 4, 2020
Friday, First week of Advent
Today we celebrate the feast day of St. John of Damascus
Let us remember that we are in the Holy presence of God.
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Heavenly Father, grant me the grace of the Spirit of life
To live the gift of love that Jesus has revealed.
May your love envelop me and sustain me in life and into eternity. Amen
Mother of Perpetual Help…….…………Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice………… Pray for Us
St. John of Damascus ……………………….….. Pray for Us
Live Jesus in our Hearts……………………Forever
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
December 5, 2020
Saturday, First week of Advent
Today we celebrate the feast day of St. Sabas, patron of those taking exams
Let us remember that we are in the Holy presence of God.
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Loving Father,
This advent season, make me a faithful witness
to the presence of your merciful grace,
And convert the world to the saving power of your love,
For in you alone is our hope of salvation. Amen
Mother of Perpetual Help…….…………Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice………… Pray for Us
St. Sabas ……………………………………….Pray for Us
Live Jesus in our Hearts……………………Forever
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
December 6, 2019
Sunday, Second week of Advent
Today we celebrate the feast of St. Nicholas
Let us remember that we are in the Holy presence of God.
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
God of joy and cheer,
we thank you for your servant,
the good bishop Nicholas.
In loving the poor,
he showed us your kindness;
in caring for your children,
he revealed your love.
Make us thoughtful
without need of reward. Amen
Mother of Perpetual Help…….…………Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice………… Pray for Us
St. Nicholas …………………….…….…………Pray for Us
Live Jesus in our Hearts……………………Forever
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
December 7, 2020
Monday, second week of Advent
Today we celebrate the feast of St. Ambrose
Let us remember that we are in the Holy presence of God.
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O Lord, who hast mercy upon all,
take away from me my sins,
and mercifully kindle in me
the fire of thy Holy Spirit.
Take away from me the heart of stone,
and give me a heart of flesh,
a heart to love and adore Thee,
a heart to delight in Thee,
to follow and enjoy Thee, for Christ’s sake, Amen
St. Ambrose of Milan (AD 339-397).
Mother of Perpetual Help…….…………Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice………… Pray for Us
St. Ambrose………..…….…………Pray for Us
Live Jesus in our Hearts……………………Forever
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
December 8, 2020
Tuesday, second week of Advent
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O God, who by the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin prepared a worthy dwelling for your Son, grant, we pray, that, as you preserved her from every stain by virtue of the Death of your Son, so through her intercession, we, too, may be cleansed and admitted to your presence.
By the grace of Your Immaculate Conception. Amen
Mother of Perpetual Help…….…………Pray for Us
Mary, Immaculate……………………….Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice………… Pray for Us
Live Jesus in our Hearts……………………Forever
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
December 9, 2019
Wednesday, second week of Advent
Today we celebrate the feast of St. Juan Diego, visionary of Tepeyac
Let us remember that we are in the Holy presence of God.
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Juan Diego, true and faithful man, pray for us. We ask God the Father to pour forth the protecting love of his Spirit upon all migrants, taking special heed of those in need of support, who are isolated or separated from their native lands, whether by choice or necessity. St. Juan Diego, intercede for those torn away from their families in pursuit of work that they may be reunited: husbands with wives and parents with children.
Look with favor upon the pain of those who are suffering in body or in spirit, on those afflicted by poverty, loneliness, marginalization or ignorance. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen
Mother of Perpetual Help…….…………Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice………… Pray for Us
St. Juan Diego…………………………………… Pray for Us
Live Jesus in our Hearts……………………Forever
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
December 10, 2020
Thursday of the Second week of Advent
Today we celebrate the feast of Pope St. Gregory III
Let us remember that we are in the Holy presence of God.
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Loving God, in you alone we find our peace. Confident in your mercy, give us the strength to carry the crosses and burdens we carry. Fill us with the light of your presence and restore our spirits as we await the joyful coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We ask this in his name.
Mother of Perpetual Help…….…………Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice………… Pray for Us
Pope St. Gregory …………………………………… Pray for Us
Live Jesus in our Hearts……………………Forever
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
December 11, 2020
Friday, Second week of Advent
Today we celebrate the Feast of St. Damasus
Let us remember that we are in the Holy presence of God.
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Heavenly Father,
May I never be content merely with the things of this world,
But always remember that my true hunger is for You.
May Your Son sustain me in hope, until that day
When Your grace leads me to the Heavenly Banquet. Amen
Mother of Perpetual Help…….…………Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice………… Pray for Us
St. Damasus …….…………Pray for Us
Live Jesus in our Hearts……………………Forever
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
December 12, 2020
Saturday, Second week of Advent
Today we celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mother of the Americas
Let us remember that we are in the Holy presence of God.
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O most gracious Virgin of Guadalupe, listen now to our supplications and grant us consolation and relief. We are full of hope that, relying on your help, nothing can trouble or affect us. As you have remained with us through your admirable image, so now obtain for us the graces we need. Amen.
Mother of Perpetual Help…….…………Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice………… Pray for Us
Our Lady of Guadalupe …….…………Pray for Us
Live Jesus in our Hearts……………………Forever
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
December 13, 2020
Sunday, Third week of Advent
Today we celebrate the feast of St. Lucy
Let us remember that we are in the Holy presence of God.
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Saint Lucy,
by the light of faith which God bestowed upon you
increase and preserve His light in our soul
so that we may avoid evil,
Be zealous in the performance of good works
and abhor nothing so much as the blindness and
the darkness of evil and sin. Amen
Mother of Perpetual Help…….…………Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice………… Pray for Us
St. Lucy……………………………….…………Pray for Us
Live Jesus in our Hearts……………………Forever
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
December 14, 2020
Monday, Third week of Advent
Today we celebrate the feast of St. John of the Cross
Let us remember that we are in the Holy presence of God.
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O God, who gave the Priest Saint John an outstanding dedication to perfect self-denial and love of the Cross, grant that, by imitating him closely at all times, we may come to contemplate eternally your glory.
Mother of Perpetual Help…….…………Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice………… Pray for Us
St. John of the Cross……………………………….…………Pray for Us
Live Jesus in our Hearts……………………Forever
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
December 15, 2020
Tuesday, Third week of Advent
Today we celebrate the feast of St. Virginia Centurione
Let us remember that we are in the Holy presence of God.
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Loving God, in you alone we find our peace. Confident in your mercy, give us the strength to carry the crosses and burdens we carry. Fill us with the light of your presence and restore our spirits as we await the joyful coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We ask this in his name. Amen.
Mother of Perpetual Help…….…………Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice………… Pray for Us
St. Virginia Centurione ……………………………….…………Pray for Us
Live Jesus in our Hearts……………………Forever
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
December 16, 2020
Wednesday, Third week of Advent
Today we celebrate the feast of St. Adelaide
Let us remember that we are in the Holy presence of God.
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Father, I open myself to you in this time of great anticipation.
Let Your light shine in my heart and mind,
So I may know Your truth and Your will for me in my life. Amen
Mother of Perpetual Help…….…………Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice………… Pray for Us
St. Adelaide ………………………… Pray for Us
Live Jesus in our Hearts……………………Forever
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
December 17, 2020
Thursday, Third week of Advent
Today we celebrate the feast of St. Florian
Let us remember that we are in the Holy presence of God.
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Most gracious and loving Father,
I thank you for calling me to work in Your vineyard.
Grant me the grace to know and love Your commandments,
And to live them today and every day.
Mother of Perpetual Help…….…………Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice………… Pray for Us
St. Florian…….…………………………………Pray for Us
Live Jesus in our Hearts……………………Forever
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
December 18, 2020
Friday, Third week of Advent
Today we celebrate the feast of St. Rufus
Let us remember that we are in the Holy presence of God.
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Almighty Father,
Your Son, Jesus taught us to address You as Father,
With the confidence of children who know themselves to be loved.
Grant that I might obtain fitting words of thanks and praise
And a heart open to receive Your blessings this Christmas. Amen.
Mother of Perpetual Help…….…………Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice………… Pray for Us
St. Rufus…………..…….…………Pray for Us
Live Jesus in our Hearts……………………Forever
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
December 19, 2020
Saturday, Third week of Advent
Today we celebrate the feast of St. Francis Xavier Mau, Martyr of Vietnam
Let us remember that we are in the Holy presence of God.
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Heavenly Father,
Show me those areas of my life
In which I need to heed the prophets’ call to repentance,
And so ready myself for Christmas.
Mother of Perpetual Help…….…………Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice………… Pray for Us
St. Francis Xavier Mau …….…………Pray for Us
Live Jesus in our Hearts……………………Forever
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
December 20, 2019
Sunday, Fourth week of Advent
Today we celebrate the feast of St. Dominic of Silos
Let us remember that we are in the Holy presence of God.
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Come! Wisdom of our God Most High, guiding creation with power and love:
Teach me to walk in the paths of knowledge!
Come! Giver of the Law of Moses on Sinai:
rescue me with Your mighty power!
Come! Sign of God’s love for all His people: save me without delay!
Mother of Perpetual Help…….…………Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice………… Pray for Us
St. Dominic of Silos ……..…….…………Pray for Us
Live Jesus in our Hearts……………………Forever
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
December 21, 2020
Monday, Fourth week of Advent
Today we celebrate the feast of St. Peter Canisius
Let us remember that we are in the Holy presence of God.
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Almighty Father,
Your Son, Jesus taught us to address You as Father,
With the confidence of children who know themselves to be loved.
Grant that I might obtain fitting words of thanks and praise
And a heart open to receive Your blessings this Christmas.
Mother of Perpetual Help…….…………Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice………… Pray for Us
St. Peter Canisius ………..…….…………Pray for Us
Live Jesus in our Hearts……………………Forever
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Tuesday, Fourth week of Advent
December 22, 2020
Today we celebrate the Feast of St. Flavian
Let us remember that we are in the Holy presence of God.
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen
Heavenly Father,
Show me those areas of my life
In which I need to heed the prophets’ call to repentance,
And so ready myself for Christmas. Amen
Mother of Perpetual Help…….…………Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice………… Pray for Us
St. Flavian………………………………… Pray for Us.
Live Jesus in our Hearts……………………Forever
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Wednesday, Fourth week of Advent
December 23, 2020
Today we celebrate the Feast of St. John of Kanty
Let us remember that we are in the Holy presence of God.
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen
Come! Wisdom of our God Most High, guiding creation with power and love:
Teach me to walk in the paths of knowledge!
Come! Giver of the Law of Moses on Sinai:
rescue me with Your mighty power!
Come! Sign of God’s love for all His people: save me without delay!
Mother of Perpetual Help…….…………Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice………… Pray for Us
St. John of Kanty ………………………………… Pray for Us.
Live Jesus in our Hearts……………………Forever
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Thursday, December 24, 2020
Christmas Eve
Today we celebrate Christmas Eve.
Let us remember that we are in the Holy presence of God.
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen
Come quickly, we pray, Lord Jesus, and do not delay, that those who trust in your compassion may find solace and relief in your coming. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen
Mother of Perpetual Help…….…………Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice………… Pray for Us
Live Jesus in our Hearts……………………Forever
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Friday, December 25, 2020
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord
Let us remember that we are in the Holy presence of God.
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen
O God, who gladden us year by year as we wait in hope for our redemption grant that, just as we joyfully welcome your Only Begotten Son as our Redeemer, we may also merit to face him confidently when he comes again as our Judge. Amen
Mother of Perpetual Help…….…………Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice………… Pray for Us
Live Jesus in our Hearts……………………Forever
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Saturday, December 26, 2020
Today we celebrate the Feast of St. Stephen
Let us remember that we are in the Holy presence of God.
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen
Grant, O Lord, we beseech Thee, that we may imitate St. Stephen whose memory we celebrate, so as to learn to love even our enemies; because we now solemnize his martyrdom who knew how to pray even for his persecutors to our Lord Jesus Christ Thy Son, who lives and reigns forever. Amen
Mother of Perpetual Help…….…………Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice………… Pray for Us
St. Stephen ………………………………… Pray for Us.
Live Jesus in our Hearts……………………Forever
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Sunday, December 27, 2020
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family
Let us remember that we are in the Holy presence of God.
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen
O God, who were pleased to give us the shining example of the Holy Family, graciously grant that we may imitate them in practicing the virtues of family life and in the bonds of charity, and so, in the joy of your house, delight one day in eternal rewards. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen
Mother of Perpetual Help…….…………Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice………… Pray for Us
Holy Family ………………………………… Pray for Us.
Live Jesus in our Hearts……………………Forever
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Monday, December 28, 2020
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Innocents
Let us remember that we are in the Holy presence of God.
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen
O God, whom the Holy Innocents confessed and proclaimed on this day, not by speaking but by dying, grant, we pray, that the faith in your which we confess with our lips may also speak through our manner of life. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen
Mother of Perpetual Help…….…………Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice………… Pray for Us
Holy Innocents ………………………………… Pray for Us.
Live Jesus in our Hearts……………………Forever
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Today we celebrate the Feast of St. Thomas Becket
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen
O God, who gave the Martyr Saint Thomas Becket the courage to give up his life for the sake of justice, grant, through his intercession, that, renouncing our life for the sake of Christ in this world, we may find it in heaven. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen
Mother of Perpetual Help…….…………Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice………… Pray for Us
St. Thomas Becket ………………………………… Pray for Us.
Live Jesus in our Hearts……………………Forever
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Today we celebrate the Feast of St. Eugene
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen
Almighty and invisible God, who dispersed the darkness of this world by the coming of your light, look, we pray, with serene countenance upon us, that we may acclaim with fitting praise the greatness of the Nativity of your Only Begotton Son, Who lives and reigins with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen
Mother of Perpetual Help…….…………Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice………… Pray for Us
St. Eugene ………………………………… Pray for Us.
Live Jesus in our Hearts……………………Forever
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Thursday, December 31, 2020
Today we celebrate the Feast of St. Sylvester
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen
Grant, we pray, almighty God, that the newness of the Nativity in the flesh of your Only Begotten Son may set us free, for ancient servitude holds us bound beneath the yoke of sin. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen
Mother of Perpetual Help…….…………Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice………… Pray for Us
St. Sylvester ………………………………… Pray for Us.
Live Jesus in our Hearts……………………Forever
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
