General Prayers

Oh my Redeemer, will that terrible moment ever come when but few Christians shall be left who are inspired by the spirit of faith, that moment when Thy indignation shall be provoked, and Thy protection taken from us? O Jesus, author and finisher of our faith, permit not the fair light of faith to be […]

Great model for God-loving boys and cherished pupil of the famous Don Bosco, who died prematurely, humanly speaking, but you had already attained mature spiritual wisdom. Your kindness won you many friends but your love above all sought the Master who is present in our tabernacles. His praises you Eucharistically sang. Make choir boys be

Most gracious Father, bless with your special care all penitentiaries and homes of refuge. Look with pity on those who are housed there. Guide and protect those who have returned to the world. Grant all of them true contrition for past sins, and strengthen them in their good resolutions. Lead them along from grace to

God the Father, source of everything Divine, You are good surpassing everything good and just surpassing everything just. In You is tranquility, as well as peace and harmony. Heal our divisions and restore us to the unity of love, which is similar to Your Divine nature. Let the bond of love and the ties of

We honour you, O Mary, Mother of God, treasure of the universe, inextinguishable flame, crown of virginity, sceptre of the true faith, indestructible temple, Tabernacle of the one whom the world cannot contain, and Mother and Virgin. In your virginal womb you enclosed the immense and incomprehensible One. Through you the Trinity is glorified and

Gracious God, our God of care and compassion for humanity, you filled St. Clement Mary Hofbauer with a special zeal for the well-being of people, especially those who are poor or troubled in spirit. In St. Clement you revealed the richness of your loving kindness and mercy. Through his intercession, help us to remain true

O Almighty and everlasting God, Who by Thy wonderful providence dost choose the weak things of the world to confound the strong: be pleased to grant unto us Thy humble servants, that through the kindly prayers of blessed Didacus, Thy Confessor, we may become worthy to be raised to eternal glory in Heaven. Through our

Be, Lord Jesus, a bright flame before me, a guiding star above me, a smooth path below me, a kindly shepherd behind me: today, tonight, and forever.

Oh glorious martyrs of Christ, Saints Cosmas and Damian, you gave your lives for the love of God, benefiting your fellow man, and crowning your martyrdom with an open and loyal profession of your faith. You taught us to love God above all things, and to love our fellow man as ourselves, professing always, and