Boxing Day is a secular holiday traditionally celebrated on 26 December, the day after Christmas Day. It originated in the United Kingdom and is celebrated in a number of countries that previously formed part of the British Empire. The name comes from a time when the rich used to box up gifts to give to …
Litany of the Sacred Passion of Christ Lord, Have mercy on us. Christ, Have mercy on us. Lord, Have mercy on us. Christ, Hear us. Christ, Graciously hear us. God, the Father of Heaven, Have mercy on us. God, the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on us. God, the Holy Ghost, Have mercy …
Canticle of Brother Sun and Sister Moon (St. Francis of Assisi) Most High, all-powerful, all-good Lord, All praise is Yours, all glory, all honour and all blessings. To you alone, Most High, do they belong, and no mortal lips are worthy to pronounce Your Name. Praised be You my Lord with all Your creatures, especially …
Peace Prayer of Saint Francis (Lord, make me an instrument of your peace) Lord, make me an instrument of your peace: where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy.O divine …
O Salutaris Hostia (A Hymn of Adoration) O Salutaris Hostia in English O saving Victim, opening wide, The gate of heaven to man below! Our foes press on from every side; Thine aid supply, thy strength bestow.To Thy great name by endless praise, Immortal Godhead, one in Three; Oh, grant us endless length of days, …
Tantum Ergo Sacramentum Hymn Tantum Ergo Hymn in English Down in adoration falling, Lo! the sacred Host we hail; Lo! o’er ancient forms departing, newer rites of grace prevail; faith for all defects supplying, where the feeble senses fail. To the everlasting Father, and the Son who reigns on high, with the Holy Ghost proceeding …
The Ignatian Suscipe Prayer Take, Lord, and receive all my liberty, my memory, my understanding, and my entire will, All I have and call my own.You have given all to me. To you, Lord, I return it.Everything is yours; do with it what you will. Give me only your love and your grace, that is …
Sample Prayers For Generosity St. Ignatius Prayer For Generosity Eternal Word, only begotten Son of God, Teach me true generosity. Teach me to serve you as you deserve. To give without counting the cost, To fight heedless of wounds, To labor without seeking rest, To sacrifice myself without thought of any reward Save the knowledge …
Prayer to St. Joseph, Protector of the Church Father, you entrusted our Savior to the care of Saint Joseph. By the help of his prayers may your Church continue to serve its Lord, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Prayer To St. …
Saint Augustine’s Prayer To The Holy Spirit Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, That my thoughts may all be holy. Act in me, O Holy Spirit, That my work, too, may be holy. Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, That I love but what is holy. Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, To defend all that …
