Monday, March 2, 2020
Today we celebrate the feast of St. Agnes of Bohemia
Let us remember that we are in the holy presence of God.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. AMEN
May you be blessed and praised, O Lord our God. Each new day brings with it the opportunity to see our daily work and recreation as ways to bring you honor and glory. May they also be a sign and promise of the joy of your eternal kingdom. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen
Mother of Perpetual Help………….. Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice……….Pray for Us
St. Agnes of Bohemia ………………….. Pray for Us
Live Jesus in our hearts……………….Forever
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. AMEN
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Today we celebrate the feast of St. Katharine Drexel
Let us remember that we are in the holy presence of God.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. AMEN
Ever loving God, you called Saint Katharine Drexel to teach the message of the Gospel and to bring the life of the Eucharist to the neglected and oppressed of North America.
By her prayers and example, enable us to work for justice
among the poor and oppressed.
Draw us all into the Eucharistic community of your Church, that we may be one in you.
Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen
Mother of Perpetual Help………….. Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice……….Pray for Us
St. Katharine Drexel ………………….. Pray for Us
Live Jesus in our hearts……………….Forever
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. AMEN
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Today we celebrate the feast of St. Casmir
Let us remember that we are in the holy presence of God.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of 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. Casmir………………….. Pray for Us
Live Jesus in our hearts……………….Forever
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. AMEN
Thursday, March 5, 2020
Today we celebrate the feast of St. John-Joseph of the Cross
Let us remember that we are in the holy presence of God.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. AMEN
God of all time and seasons, as winter drags on and the days are so dreary, we remember and hope for your holy light in our lives. Give us your grace to see that where there is love, we find you among us—your kingdom here and now. Forgive our failing to love, to reconcile, to be converted. Fill our hearts with your love and give us the courage and strength to share it freely as your beloved sons and daughters. Come Holy Spirit—enkindle with us the fire of your love! Amen.
Mother of Perpetual Help………….. Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice……….Pray for Us
St. John-Joseph………………….. Pray for Us
Live Jesus in our hearts……………….Forever
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. AMEN
Friday, March 6, 2020
Today we celebrate the feast of St. Basil
Let us remember that we are in the holy presence of God.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Lord,
I know how much You love me.
It’s hard for me to feel it sometimes,
but I know Your love is always with me.
Help me to use Your love as a way
to persevere in my Lenten intentions.
I am weak, but I know with Your help,
I can use these small sacrifices in my life
to draw closer to You.
Mother of Perpetual Help………………… Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice…………….Pray for Us
St. Basil………………… Pray for Us
Live Jesus in our hearts…………………….Forever
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Monday, March 9, 2020
Today we celebrate the feast of St. Catherine of Bologna
Let us remember that we are in the holy presence of God.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Lord,
help me to honor this day with the ashes on my forehead.
They help me remember where I have come from and where I am going.
May I acknowledge to you my sins
and my deep need for your loving forgiveness and grace.
I pray that this Lenten season will make me so much more aware
of how much I need your healing in my life. Amen
Mother of Perpetual Help………………… Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice…………….Pray for Us
St. Catherine……………….Pray for Us
Live Jesus in our hearts…………………….Forever
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Today we celebrate the feast of St. Victor
Let us remember that we are in the holy presence of God.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Father of my soul,
Mother of my heart,
I know your love for me is limitless beyond imagining.
You care for me as a loving parent.
Through my smallest Lenten sacrifices,
help me to become less selfish
and more aware of your ways.
Fan the flame of my desire
to draw ever closer to you.
Guide me to seek your love. Amen
Mother of Perpetual Help………………… Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice…………….Pray for Us
St. Victor………………………………. Pray for Us
Live Jesus in our hearts…………………….Forever
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Today we celebrate the feast of St. Constantine
Let us remember that we are in the holy presence of God.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Loving God,
you call us back to you with all of our hearts.
I feel your call for me deep in my heart
and I know you want me back
as much as I want to return.
Please, Lord,
give me the wisdom to know how to return.
Make my journey back to you this Lent
one of grace, forgiveness and gentle love. Amen
Mother of Perpetual Help………………… Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice…………….Pray for Us
St. Constantine………………… Pray for Us
Live Jesus in our hearts…………………….Forever
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Today we celebrate the feast of St. Peter the Deacon
Let us remember that we are in the holy presence of God.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Lord,
I know how much you love me.
It’s hard for me to feel it sometimes,
but I know your love is always with me.
Help me to use your love as a way
to persevere in my Lenten intentions.
I am weak, but I know with your help,
I can use these small sacrifices in my life to draw closer to you. Amen
Mother of Perpetual Help………………… Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice…………….Pray for Us
St. Peter the Deacon………………… Pray for Us
Live Jesus in our hearts…………………….Forever
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Friday, March 13, 2020
Today we celebrate the feast of St. Leander of Seville
Let us remember that we are in the holy presence of God.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Loving God,
there is so much darkness in my life
and I hide from you.
Take my hand
and lead me out of the shadows of my fear.
Help me to change my heart.
Bring me to your truth
and help me to respond to your generous love.
Let me recognize the fullness of your love
which will fill my life.
Free me from the darkness in my heart. Amen
Mother of Perpetual Help………………… Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice…………….Pray for Us
St. Leander of Seville………………… Pray for Us
Live Jesus in our hearts…………………….Forever
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Monday, March 16, 2020
Today we celebrate the feast of St. Hilary
Let us remember that we are in the holy presence of God.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Loving God, Caring parent,
I am a child who so often turns my back
on your love.
Please accept my small acts of sorrow today
and help to release me from the self-absorption
that closes my heart to you.
As I journey through Lent,
let me remember the feast you have prepared for me
in the resurrection
and let me be filled with thanks to you. Amen
Mother of Perpetual Help………………… Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice…………….Pray for Us
St. Hilary……………………….. Pray for Us
Live Jesus in our hearts…………………….Forever
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Today we celebrate the feast of St. Patrick
Let us remember that we are in the holy presence of God.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Christ shield me today against wounding
Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me,
Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ on my right, Christ on my left,
Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down,
Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me,
Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me,
Christ in the eye that sees me,
Christ in the ear that hears me.
I arise today through the mighty strength of the Lord of creation. Amen
Mother of Perpetual Help………………… Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice…………….Pray for Us
St. Patrick……………………… Pray for Us
Live Jesus in our hearts…………………….Forever
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Today we celebrate the feast of St. Cyril of Jerusalem
Let us remember that we are in the holy presence of God.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Loving God,
Sometimes my heart
turns in every direction
except towards you.
Please help me
to turn my heart toward you,
to gaze upon you in trust
and to seek your kingdom with all of my heart.
Soften my hardened heart
so that I might love others
as a way to glorify and worship you. Amen
Mother of Perpetual Help………………… Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice…………….Pray for Us
St. Cyril of Jerusalem………………… Pray for Us
Live Jesus in our hearts…………………….Forever
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Today we celebrate the feast of St. Joseph
Let us remember that we are in the holy presence of God.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Blessed Joseph, husband of Mary, be with us this day.
You protected and cherished the Child Jesus as your Son,
you rescued Him from the danger of death.
Defend the Church, the household of God,
purchased by the Blood of Christ.
Guardian of the Holy Family, be with us in our trials.
May your prayers obtain for us the strength to flee from error
and wrestle with the powers of corruption
so that in life we may grow in holiness
and in death rejoice in the crown of victory.
Amen.
Mother of Perpetual Help………………… Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice…………….Pray for Us
St. Joseph…………………………. Pray for Us
Live Jesus in our hearts…………………….Forever
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Friday, March 20, 2020
Today we celebrate the feast of St. Matin of Braga
Let us remember that we are in the holy presence of God.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Loving Father,
So many times I turn away from you
and always you welcome me back.
Your mercy and love gives me confidence
Thank you for the invitation to share, fast and pray
so that you can form a new heart within me.
Your powerful compassion for my weaknesses
leads me to ask for mercy
and await with great hope the Easter joy you share with us. Amen
Mother of Perpetual Help………………… Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice…………….Pray for Us
St. Martin of Braga………………… Pray for Us
Live Jesus in our hearts…………………….Forever
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Monday, March 23, 2020
Today we celebrate the feast of St. Julian
Let us remember that we are in the holy presence of God.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Lord,
your commandment of love is so simple and so challenging.
Help me to let go of my pride, to be humble in my penance.
I want only to live the way you ask me to love,
to love the way you ask me to live.
I ask this through your son, Jesus,
who stands at my side today and always. Amen
Mother of Perpetual Help………………… Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice…………….Pray for Us
St. Julian………………………….. Pray for Us
Live Jesus in our hearts…………………….Forever
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Today we celebrate the feast of Sts. Mark and Timothy, martyrs
Let us remember that we are in the holy presence of God.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Loving God,
I hear your invitation, “Come back to me”
and I am filled with such a longing to return to you.
Show me the way to return.
Lead me this day in good works I do in your name
and send your Spirit to guide me and strengthen my faith.
I ask only to feel your love in my life today. Amen
Mother of Perpetual Help………………… Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice…………….Pray for Us
Sts. Mark and Timothy………………… Pray for Us
Live Jesus in our hearts…………………….Forever
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Today we celebrate the feast of St. Dismas, the good thief
Let us remember that we are in the holy presence of God.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Loving God,
I hear your invitation, “Come back to me”
and I am filled with such a longing to return to you.
Show me the way to return.
Lead me this day in good works I do in your name
and send your Spirit to guide me and strengthen my faith.
I ask only to feel your love in my life today. Amen
Mother of Perpetual Help………………… Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice…………….Pray for Us
St. Dismas………………… Pray for Us
Live Jesus in our hearts…………………….Forever
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Thursday, March 26, 2020
Today we celebrate the feast of St. Margaret
Let us remember that we are in the holy presence of God.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
God of Love,
through this Lenten journey, purify my desires to serve you.
Free me from any temptations to judge others, to place myself above others.
Please let me surrender even my impatience with others,
that with your love and your grace,
I might be less and less absorbed with myself, and more and more full of the desire to follow you, in laying down my life
according to your example. Amen
Mother of Perpetual Help………………… Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice…………….Pray for Us
St.Margaret………………………………………..Pray for Us
Live Jesus in our hearts…………………….Forever
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Friday, March 27, 2020
Today we celebrate the feast of St. John Damascene
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Merciful God,
Free your Church from the sins of this world
and protect us from evil we see
and the evil we prefer to ignore.
We need your guidance, Lord
for we cannot do this alone.
Only with your help can we be saved.
Thank you for your desire to save us and love us. Amen
Mother of Perpetual Help………………… Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice…………….Pray for Us
St. John Damascene………………… Pray for Us
Live Jesus in our hearts…………………….Forever
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Monday, March 30, 2020
Today we celebrate the feast of St. Leonardo Muraildo
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
God of infinite love,
I thank you for this reminder of your love and your call that we be more patient, gentle and compassionate with others.
Here in the midst of Lent, I turn to you to beg for your help.
Please soften my heart.
Help me to let go of judging others.
I ask you this, in Jesus’ name. Amen
Mother of Perpetual Help………………… Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice…………….Pray for Us
St. Leonardo Muraildo ………………………………Pray for Us
Live Jesus in our hearts…………………….Forever
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Today we celebrate the feast of St. Benjamin
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
God, you love me as your own child.
May I bend my life and will toward you
so that I might accept your teaching and guidance.
I am so grateful for your support in my life,
now and in the eternal life you are preparing for me.
I beg for your help and Spirit in my life today. Amen
Mother of Perpetual Help………………… Pray for Us
Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice…………….Pray for Us
St. Benjamin……………………………..Pray for Us
Live Jesus in our hearts…………………….Forever
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
