O God, who dost bring round to us every year the day of consecration of this Thy holy temple, and who dost ever bring us in safety to the holy mysteries: graciously hear the prayers of Thy people…

Grant, we beseech Thee, O Lord, to Thy faithful people ever to rejoice in the veneration of all the Saints, and to have the aid of their unceasing supplication. 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.

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.

Every November the Church turns our hearts toward the faithful departed. Praying for the holy souls is one of the oldest and most loving works a Catholic can do: we ask God's mercy for those who have died, and we keep faith with the people we have loved and lost.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.

O God, the Creator and Redeemer of all the faithful, grant to the souls of Thy servants departed the remission of all their sins, that through pious supplications they may obtain the pardon which they have always desired. Who livest and reignest world without end…

Almighty and everlasting God, Who hast granted us to venerate the merits of all Thy Saints in one solemnity: we beseech Thee that, as our intercessors are multiplied, Thou wouldst bestow upon us the desired abundance of Thy mercy. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

O God, Who in the Heart of Thy Son, wounded by our sins, dost mercifully bestow upon us the infinite treasures of Thy love: grant, we beseech Thee, that, rendering It the devout homage of our affection, we may also fulfill our duty of worthy satisfaction. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

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 ourselves the fruit of Thy redemption. Who livest and reignest world without end. Amen.

O God, Who didst teach the hearts of Thy faithful people by sending them the light of Thy Holy Spirit: grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgment in all things, and evermore to rejoice in His holy comfort. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

O God, Who on this day, through Thine only-begotten Son, hast overcome death, and opened unto us the gate of everlasting life: we humbly beseech Thee that, as Thou dost put into our minds good desires, so by Thy continual help we may bring the same to good effect…

O God, who, through the fruitful virginity of blessed Mary, hast assured to mankind the blessings of everlasting life, grant, we beseech Thee, that she may plead unceasingly for us through whom our race was found worthy to receive the Author of life…

Almighty and everlasting God, Who hatest nothing that Thou hast made, and dost forgive the sins of those who are penitent: create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness…

O God, who makest us glad in looking forward year by year to our Redemption, grant that we who joyfully hail Thine only begotten Son for our Redeemer, may with full confidence behold Him when He shall come to be our Judge, the same our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ…

O God, Who by the guidance of a star didst this day reveal Thine only-begotten Son to the Gentiles, mercifully grant that we, who know Thee now by faith, may be brought to contemplate the beauty of Thy majesty. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

O Wisdom, that comest out of the mouth of the Most High, that reachest from one end to another, and dost mightily and sweetly order all things: come to teach us the way of prudence!…

O sweet Child Jesus, born for us in Bethlehem, I adore Thee and I love Thee. Thank Thee for coming into this world to save me. Make my heart a crib where Thou mayest rest. Bless my family, my friends, and all who are dear to me, and bring peace to the world. Amen.

O God, Who dost gladden us with the yearly expectation of our Redemption, grant that we, who now joyfully receive Thine only-begotten Son as our Redeemer, may also, without fear, behold Him coming as our Judge…

Stir up, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy power, and come, that by Thy protection we may deserve to be rescued from the threatening dangers of our sins, and to be saved by Thy deliverance. Who livest and reignest with God the Father, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end. Amen.

Almighty and ever-living God, every good thing we have comes from Your generous hand. On this day of Thanksgiving we thank You for life and faith, for family and friends, for the food on this table and the hands that prepared it, for our homes and our work…