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Prayer for All Hallows' Eve: The Collect of the Vigil of All Saints
O God, our Lord, multiply in us Thy grace, and grant us gladness in the holy profession of those whose glorious festivities we anticipate. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end. Amen.
Teresa
Oct 312 min read


Traditional Prayers After Each Joyful Mystery of the Rosary
I salute thee, Daughter of God the Father: obtain for us the gift of a firm faith. I salute thee, Mother of God the Son: obtain for us the gift of constant hope. I salute thee, Spouse of God the Holy Ghost: obtain for us the gift of an ardent charity…
Teresa
Oct 243 min read


Prayer to St. Teresa of Ávila for Divine Love (by St. Alphonsus Liguori)
O seraphic Virgin, St. Teresa, beloved Spouse of the Crucified, thou who didst burn with such ardent love whilst on earth for thy God and mine, and who art now inflamed with an even purer and greater love in heaven; who didst always long to see Him loved by all men…
Teresa
Oct 152 min read


Our Lady of the Rosary: Traditional Prayers After Each Glorious Mystery
O glorious Virgin Mary, by that unspeakable joy thou didst receive in the Resurrection of thy divine Son, we beseech thee obtain for us of Him that our hearts may never go astray after the false joys of this world, but may be wholly employed in seeking the true and solid joys of heaven. Amen.
Teresa
Oct 73 min read


Prayers of St. Francis of Assisi in His Own Words
I beseech Thee, O Lord, that the fiery and sweet strength of Thy love may absorb my soul from all things that are under heaven, that I may die for love of Thy love as Thou didst deign to die for love of my love…
Teresa
Oct 42 min read


Prayer to St. Agnes for Purity and Courage
Almighty, everlasting God, who choosest the weak things of the world to confound the strong: mercifully grant that we who celebrate the solemnity of blessed Agnes, Thy Virgin and Martyr, may experience her patronage with Thee. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Teresa
Sep 241 min read


Psalm 63: Morning Prayer of Longing for God
O God, my God, to thee do I watch at break of day. For thee my soul hath thirsted; for thee my flesh, O how many ways! In a desert land, and where there is no way, and no water: so in the sanctuary have I come before thee, to see thy power and thy glory…
Teresa
Sep 242 min read


Prayer to the Holy Spirit (Cardinal Mercier's Secret of Sanctity)
O Holy Spirit, beloved of my soul, I adore Thee. Enlighten me, guide me, strengthen me, console me. Tell me what I should do; give me Thy orders. I promise to submit myself to all that Thou desirest of me and to accept all that Thou permittest to happen to me. Let me only know Thy will. Amen.
Teresa
Sep 241 min read


Prayer to St. Cecilia, Patron of Musicians
O God, who dost gladden us by the yearly festival of blessed Cecilia, Thy Virgin and Martyr: grant that as we venerate her in our worship, so we may follow the example of her godly life. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Teresa
Sep 241 min read


Which Rosary Mysteries to Pray Each Day
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 meditating upon these mysteries of the most holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise…
Teresa
Sep 242 min read


Prayer to the Infant Jesus of Prague
O Infant Jesus, I have recourse to Thee and ask Thee, through Thy holy Mother, to help me in this necessity (mention your request), for I firmly believe that Thy Divinity can help me. I hope with confidence to obtain Thy holy grace…
Teresa
Sep 242 min read


Prayer to the Holy Face
O Lord Jesus Christ, in presenting ourselves before Thine adorable Face to ask of Thee the graces of which we stand most in need, we beseech Thee, above all, to grant us that interior disposition of never refusing at any time to do what Thou requirest of us…
Teresa
Aug 61 min read


Seven Last Words: Into Thy Hands
Father, into Thy hands I commend My spirit. O Jesus, into Thy hands I commend my spirit now and at the hour of my death. Amen.
Teresa
Jul 281 min read


Seven Last Words: It Is Consummated
It is consummated. O Jesus, Thy work of redemption is complete. Help me to finish the work Thou hast given me to do. Amen.
Teresa
Jul 191 min read


Seven Last Words: I Thirst
"I thirst." O Jesus, Thou didst thirst for souls. Make me thirst for Thy love and for the salvation of others. Amen.
Teresa
Jul 91 min read


Seven Last Words: Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me
"My God, My God, why hast Thou forsaken Me?" O Jesus, in all desolation keep me faithful. Let me never despair of Thy mercy. Amen.
Teresa
Jun 301 min read


Seven Last Words: Behold Thy Mother
"Woman, behold thy son... Behold thy Mother." O Jesus, I accept Mary as my Mother. Mary, be a mother to me now and at the hour of my death. Amen.
Teresa
Jun 201 min read


Seven Last Words: This Day Paradise
"Amen I say to thee, this day thou shalt be with Me in paradise." O Jesus, remember me in Thy kingdom. Grant me the grace of final perseverance and the hope of heaven. Amen.
Teresa
Jun 111 min read


Seven Last Words: Father Forgive Them
"Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do." O Jesus, forgive me my sins as I forgive those who have offended me. Grant me a merciful heart like Thine. Amen.
Teresa
Jun 11 min read


Prayer for Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament
O God, Who under a wonderful Sacrament hast left us a memorial of Thy Passion; grant us, we beseech Thee, so to venerate the sacred mysteries of Thy Body and Blood, that we may ever feel within us the fruit of Thy Redemption. Who livest and reignest forever and ever…
Teresa
Jan 111 min read
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