PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL
O God of heavenly wisdom, you have given us Mary, Mother of Jesus, to be our guide and counselor. Grant that we may always seek her motherly help in this life and so enjoy her blessed presence in the life to come. O Mother of Good Counsel, Patroness of the National Council of Catholic Women, intercede for us that we may be wise, courageous and loving, leaders of the Church, Help us, dear mother to know the mind of Jesus, your son. May Holy Spirit fill us with reverence for God's creation, and compassion for all God's children. May our labors of love on earth enhance the reign of God and may God's gifts of faith and living hope prepare us for the fullness of the world to come. Amen |
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NCCW Centennial Prayer
Heavenly Father, we give You thanks and praise for the
National Council of Catholic Women’s
100 years of service to the Universal Church.
We are thankful for the Bishops who founded NCCW in 1920
and for the beautiful and inspiring legacy provided by our leaders,
Spiritual Advisors, and NCCW sisters who have preceded us.
We give thanks to Our Lady of Good Counsel
for guiding us to be loving and courageous leaders in building
the Kingdom of God.
Lord, we pray that You stir the hearts of all Catholic women
to realize the value of serving Your Church and society
through membership in the NCCW.
Bless us with many more workers in the vineyard as we embark
on our next century of Spirituality, Leadership and Service.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns
with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
Amen
Saint Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle; be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray: and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host,
by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan
and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.
San Miguel Arcángel,
nos defiende en la batalla; ser nuestra protección contra la maldad y las trampas del diablo.
Que Dios lo reprenda, humildemente oramos: y tú, oh príncipe de la hostia celestial,por el poder de Dios,
empujado al infierno Satanás y todos los espíritus malignos que merodean por el mundo buscando la ruina de las almas.
Please say this prayer everyday, that St Michael will help us during this time of trial.
Chaplet of St. Michael
Opening :O God, come to my assistance. O Lord, make haste to help me. Glory be to the Father, etc.
[Say one Our Father and three Hail Marys after each of the following nine salutations in honor of the nine Choirs of Angels]
- By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Seraphim may the Lord make us worthy to burn with the fire of perfect charity. Amen.
- By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Cherubim may the Lord grant us the grace to leave the ways of sin and run in the paths of Christian perfection. Amen.
- By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Thrones may the Lord infuse into our hearts a true and sincere spirit of humility. Amen.
- By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Dominations may the Lord give us grace to govern our senses and overcome any unruly passions. Amen.
- By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Virtues may the Lord preserve us from evil and falling into temptation. Amen.
- By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Powers may the Lord protect our souls against the snares and temptations of the devil. Amen.
- By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Principalities may God fill our souls with a true spirit of obedience. Amen.
- By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Archangels may the Lord give us perseverance in faith and in all good works in order that we may attain the glory of Heaven. Amen.
- By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Angels may the Lord grant us to be protected by them in this mortal life and conducted in the life to come to Heaven. Amen.
- On the last 4 beads, say one Our Father in honor of each of the following leading Angels: St. Michael, St. Gabriel, St. Raphael and our Guardian Angel.
Concluding prayers: O Glorious prince St. Michael, chief and commander of the heavenly hosts, guardian of souls, vanquisher of rebel spirits, servant in the house of the Divine King and our admirable conductor, you who shine with excellence and superhuman virtue deliver us from all evil, who turn to you with confidence and enable us by your gracious protection to serve God more and more faithfully every day. Pray for us, O glorious St. Michael, Prince of the Church of Jesus Christ, that we may be made worthy of His promises. Almighty and Everlasting God, Who, by a prodigy of goodness and a merciful desire for the salvation of all men, has appointed the most glorious Archangel St. Michael Prince of Your Church, make us worthy, we ask You, to be delivered from all our enemies, that none of them may harass us at the hour of death, but that we may be conducted by him into Your Presence. This we ask through the merits of Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen.
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MAGNIFICAT
My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
My Spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
For He has looked with favor on His lowly servant.
From this day all generations will call me blessed:
The Almighty has done great things for me,
And holy is His Name.
He has mercy on those who fear Him,
In every generation.
He has shown the strength of His arm. He has scattered the proud in their conceit.
He has cast down the mighty from their thrones,
And has lifted up the lowly.
He has filled the hungry with good things,
And the rich He has sent away empty.
He has come to the help of His servant Israel, For He has remembered His promise of mercy. The promise He made to our fathers,
To Abraham and his children forever.
My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
My Spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
For He has looked with favor on His lowly servant.
From this day all generations will call me blessed:
The Almighty has done great things for me,
And holy is His Name.
He has mercy on those who fear Him,
In every generation.
He has shown the strength of His arm. He has scattered the proud in their conceit.
He has cast down the mighty from their thrones,
And has lifted up the lowly.
He has filled the hungry with good things,
And the rich He has sent away empty.
He has come to the help of His servant Israel, For He has remembered His promise of mercy. The promise He made to our fathers,
To Abraham and his children forever.
The Chaplet of Divine Mercy
How to Recite the Chaplet
The Chaplet of Mercy is recited using ordinary rosary beads of five decades. The Chaplet is preceded by two opening prayers from the Diary of Saint Faustina and followed by a closing prayer.
1. Make the Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.
2. Optional Opening Prayers
You expired, Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls, and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world. O Fount of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelop the whole world and empty Yourself out upon us. (Repeat three times)
O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in You!
3. Our Father
Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, Amen.
4. Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death, Amen.
5. The Apostle's Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; He descended into hell; on the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.
6. The Eternal Father
Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your Dearly Beloved Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.
7. On the Ten Small Beads of Each Decade
“For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.”
8. Repeat for the remaining decades, saying the "Eternal Father" (6) on the "Our Father" bead and then 10 "For the sake of His sorrowful Passion…" (7) on the following "Hail Mary" beads.
9. Conclude with Holy God (Repeat three times)
Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
10. Optional Closing Prayer
Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion — inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is Love and Mercy itself.
How to Recite the Chaplet
The Chaplet of Mercy is recited using ordinary rosary beads of five decades. The Chaplet is preceded by two opening prayers from the Diary of Saint Faustina and followed by a closing prayer.
1. Make the Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.
2. Optional Opening Prayers
You expired, Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls, and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world. O Fount of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelop the whole world and empty Yourself out upon us. (Repeat three times)
O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in You!
3. Our Father
Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, Amen.
4. Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death, Amen.
5. The Apostle's Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; He descended into hell; on the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.
6. The Eternal Father
Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your Dearly Beloved Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.
7. On the Ten Small Beads of Each Decade
“For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.”
8. Repeat for the remaining decades, saying the "Eternal Father" (6) on the "Our Father" bead and then 10 "For the sake of His sorrowful Passion…" (7) on the following "Hail Mary" beads.
9. Conclude with Holy God (Repeat three times)
Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
10. Optional Closing Prayer
Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion — inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is Love and Mercy itself.
The Angelus
V. The Angel the Lord of declared unto Mary,
R. And she conceived of the Holy Spirit. Hail Mary, etc...
V. Behold the handmaid of the Lord.
R. Be it done unto me according to Your Word. Hail Mary, etc.. V. And the Word was made flesh,
R. And dwelt among us. Hail Mary, etc...
V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray:
Pour forth, we beseech You, O Lord, Your Grace unto our hearts;
that as we have known the incarnation of Christ, your Son by the message of an angel,
so by His passion and cross we may be brought to the Glory of His Resurrection.
Through the same Christ, our Lord. Amen.
El Angelus
V. el ángel el Señor de la declarada a María,
R. y concibió el Espíritu Santo. Ave María, etc. ..
V. he aquí la sierva del Señor.
R. sea hecho a mí según su palabra. Ave María, etc. V. y la palabra se hizo carne,
R. y habitó entre nosotros. Ave María, etc. ..
V. ora por nosotros, oh Santa Madre de Dios.
R. que podamos ser hechos dignos de las promesas de Cristo.
Oremos:
Derramaos, os suplicamos, oh Señor, vuestra gracia a nuestros corazones;
que como hemos conocido la encarnación de Cristo, su hijo por el mensaje de un ángel,
así que por su pasión y la cruz que puede ser llevado a la gloria de su resurrección.
Por el mismo Cristo, nuestro Señor. Amén.
V. The Angel the Lord of declared unto Mary,
R. And she conceived of the Holy Spirit. Hail Mary, etc...
V. Behold the handmaid of the Lord.
R. Be it done unto me according to Your Word. Hail Mary, etc.. V. And the Word was made flesh,
R. And dwelt among us. Hail Mary, etc...
V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray:
Pour forth, we beseech You, O Lord, Your Grace unto our hearts;
that as we have known the incarnation of Christ, your Son by the message of an angel,
so by His passion and cross we may be brought to the Glory of His Resurrection.
Through the same Christ, our Lord. Amen.
El Angelus
V. el ángel el Señor de la declarada a María,
R. y concibió el Espíritu Santo. Ave María, etc. ..
V. he aquí la sierva del Señor.
R. sea hecho a mí según su palabra. Ave María, etc. V. y la palabra se hizo carne,
R. y habitó entre nosotros. Ave María, etc. ..
V. ora por nosotros, oh Santa Madre de Dios.
R. que podamos ser hechos dignos de las promesas de Cristo.
Oremos:
Derramaos, os suplicamos, oh Señor, vuestra gracia a nuestros corazones;
que como hemos conocido la encarnación de Cristo, su hijo por el mensaje de un ángel,
así que por su pasión y la cruz que puede ser llevado a la gloria de su resurrección.
Por el mismo Cristo, nuestro Señor. Amén.
Rosary of the Seven Sorrows:
On the large medal at the beginning of the Rosary make the Sign of the Cross,
Pray: My God, I offer You this rosary for Your glory, so I may honor Your Holy Mother, the Blessed Virgin, so I can share and meditate upon her suffering. I humbly beg You to give me true repentance for all my sins. Give me wisdom and humility so that I may receive all the indulgences contained in this prayer.
On the large medal at the beginning of the Rosary make the Sign of the Cross,
Pray: My God, I offer You this rosary for Your glory, so I may honor Your Holy Mother, the Blessed Virgin, so I can share and meditate upon her suffering. I humbly beg You to give me true repentance for all my sins. Give me wisdom and humility so that I may receive all the indulgences contained in this prayer.
- Say the Act of Contrition
- For each of the next 3 beads say a Hail Mary.
- On the first small medal say: Most merciful mother, remind us always about the sorrows of your son, Jesus. Meditate on the first sorrowful mystery - The Prophecy of Simeon (Luke 2:22-35). Say The Lord's Prayer. For each of the next seven beads say a Hail Mary.
- On the second small medal say: Most merciful Mother.... Meditate on the second sorrowful mystery - The Flight into Egypt (Matthew (2:13-15). Say The Lord's Prayer and 7 Hail Marys.
- On the third small medal say: Most merciful Mother...... Meditate on the third sorrowful mystery - The Loss of Jesus in the Temple (Luke 2:41-52). Say The Lord's Prayer and 7 Hail Marys.
- On the fourth small medal say: Most merciful Mother...... Meditate on the fourth sorrowful mystery - Mary Meets Jesus on the Way to Calvary (Luke 23:27-31). Say The Lord's Prayer and 7 Hail Mary
- On the fifth small medal say: Most merciful Mother...... Meditate on the fifth sorrowful mystery - Mary Stands at the Foot of the Cross (John 19:25-27). Say The Lord's Prayer and 7 Hail Marys.
- On the sixth small medal say: Most merciful Mother....... Meditate on the sixth sorrowful mystery - Mary Receives the Dead Body of Jesus in Her Arms (John 19:38-40). Say The Lord's Prayer and 7 Hail Marys.
- On the seventh small medal say: Most merciful Mother...... Meditate on the seventh sorrowful mystery - Jesus is Placed in the Tomb (John 19:41-42). Say The Lord's Prayer and 7 Hail Marys.
- Say the prayer: Most merciful Mother..... Pray the concluding prayer - Queen of Martyrs, your heart suffered so much. I beg you, by the merits of the tears you shed in these terrible and sorrowful times, to obtain for me and all sinners of the world the grace of complete sincerity and repentance. Amen
- Pray 3 times: Mary, who was conceived without sin and who suffered for us, pray for us.
- Make the Sign of the Cross.
Prayer for Families
Holy Family of Joseph, Mary and Jesus, we ask for your intercession for the families of our community. Joseph, you taught Jesus the skills of your trade--help us as families to work together and to pass on skills to our children. Mary, you nurtured and comforted Jesus--help us to have mealtimes and quality time together so that our children can feel loved and cared for. Joseph and Mary you were living examples of your faith in God, teaching Jesus to pray and worship with the community---help us as we to go Mass and pray together, to abide by the Ten Commandments, and to live in the grace of the sacraments. Jesus you learned to love and respect the authority of your earthly parents--help our homes to be sanctuaries of guidance that our children will trust and appreciate. Mary you encouraged and supported Jesus in his ministry---help us to support our children with prayer as they create their own homes. Help us as couples to remain true to our wedding vows, strengthening the family as God originally ordained it to be. May our homes be shrines of peace, love and faith where our children can grow in holiness? Amen.
Oración por las familias
Sagrada Familia de José, María y Jesús, pedimos su intercesión para las familias de nuestra comunidad. Joseph, tú enseñaste a Jesús las habilidades de tu oficio--Ayúdanos como familias a trabajar juntas y a transmitir habilidades a nuestros hijos. María, tú nutriste y confortaste a Jesús--Ayúdanos a tener comidas y tiempo de calidad juntos para que nuestros hijos se sientan amados y atendidos. José y María ustedes fueron ejemplos vivientes de su fe en Dios, enseñando a Jesús a orar y a adorar con la comunidad---ayudarnos a ir a Misa y orar juntos, a cumplir los diez mandamientos, y a vivir en la gracia de los sacramentos. Jesús usted aprendió a amar y respetar la autoridad de sus padres terrenales-ayudar a nuestros hogares a ser santuarios de orientación que nuestros hijos confiarán y apreciarán. María usted animó y apoyó a Jesús en su Ministerio---Ayúdenos a apoyar a nuestros hijos con la oración mientras crean sus propios hogares. Ayúdenos como parejas a permanecer fieles a nuestros votos matrimoniales, fortaleciendo a la familia como Dios lo ordenó originalmente. ¿pueden nuestros hogares ser santuarios de paz, amor y fe donde nuestros hijos puedan crecer en santidad? Amén.
Holy Family of Joseph, Mary and Jesus, we ask for your intercession for the families of our community. Joseph, you taught Jesus the skills of your trade--help us as families to work together and to pass on skills to our children. Mary, you nurtured and comforted Jesus--help us to have mealtimes and quality time together so that our children can feel loved and cared for. Joseph and Mary you were living examples of your faith in God, teaching Jesus to pray and worship with the community---help us as we to go Mass and pray together, to abide by the Ten Commandments, and to live in the grace of the sacraments. Jesus you learned to love and respect the authority of your earthly parents--help our homes to be sanctuaries of guidance that our children will trust and appreciate. Mary you encouraged and supported Jesus in his ministry---help us to support our children with prayer as they create their own homes. Help us as couples to remain true to our wedding vows, strengthening the family as God originally ordained it to be. May our homes be shrines of peace, love and faith where our children can grow in holiness? Amen.
Oración por las familias
Sagrada Familia de José, María y Jesús, pedimos su intercesión para las familias de nuestra comunidad. Joseph, tú enseñaste a Jesús las habilidades de tu oficio--Ayúdanos como familias a trabajar juntas y a transmitir habilidades a nuestros hijos. María, tú nutriste y confortaste a Jesús--Ayúdanos a tener comidas y tiempo de calidad juntos para que nuestros hijos se sientan amados y atendidos. José y María ustedes fueron ejemplos vivientes de su fe en Dios, enseñando a Jesús a orar y a adorar con la comunidad---ayudarnos a ir a Misa y orar juntos, a cumplir los diez mandamientos, y a vivir en la gracia de los sacramentos. Jesús usted aprendió a amar y respetar la autoridad de sus padres terrenales-ayudar a nuestros hogares a ser santuarios de orientación que nuestros hijos confiarán y apreciarán. María usted animó y apoyó a Jesús en su Ministerio---Ayúdenos a apoyar a nuestros hijos con la oración mientras crean sus propios hogares. Ayúdenos como parejas a permanecer fieles a nuestros votos matrimoniales, fortaleciendo a la familia como Dios lo ordenó originalmente. ¿pueden nuestros hogares ser santuarios de paz, amor y fe donde nuestros hijos puedan crecer en santidad? Amén.
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O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended You and I detest all my sins, because I dread the loss of heaven and the pains of hell, but most of all because they offend you, my God, who are all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of your grace, to confess my sins, to do penance and to amend my life.
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Praying like a Faithful Citizen:
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