Our Lady and St. Bernadette, Lourdes |
Mary's Little Office
Saturday, October 7, 2023
Feast of the Most Holy Rosary
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Who Made Us?
There is no doubt about this, for the ninety-ninth Psalm of holy David says, "He made us and not we ourselves." Some people do, indeed deny the existence of God; but to do this is to act against reason, for they thereby make their own existence a greater mystery than that which they deny.
B. Herder Book Company, 1899
The die is cast, the years have gone,
We cannot live ours lives again
But trust that hope which led us on
To win the race which we began.
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Happy Birthday Mother Mary
Compliments of Catholic Cuisine
Each year, on the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lady, our family makes a cake to celebrate. Last year we made a Blueberry Cheesecake and this year we opted for a Lemon Blueberry Cake. Although the type of cake varies from year to year, I usually make sure the cake itself is white, symbolizing Mary's purity, and then we add blueberries to symbolize her blue mantle.
We top the cake with a small statue of Mary and surrounded it with a circle of 10 candles, representing one decade of the rosary. The children then take turns lighting the candles as the whole family prays a "Hail Mary" for each candle. Afterwards we sing Happy Birthday and let the children blow out the candles!!! My children look forward to this tradition every year!
Ingredients:
- 2 (8-inch) round white cakes (I made mine using a boxed white cake mix)
- 1/3 cup frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
- 2 teaspoons lemon extract, divided
- 2 (12-ounce) cans cream cheese frosting
- Fresh blueberries (I used frozen since I had some in the freezer.)
- Fresh mint sprigs and Lemon slices, quartered (optional)
Use a knife to slice cake layers in half horizontally. Use a pastry brush to brush each layer with lemonade concentrate; set aside.
Stir 1 teaspoon of lemon extract into each can of frosting; set aside.
To assemble cake: frost and stack the cake layers on top of each other.
Decorate the cake with blueberries. You can then add the optional clusters of mint sprigs and quartered lemon slices for further decoration if you'd like.
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Today is The Queenship of Mary
For He Whom thou didst merit to bear, Alleluia.
Is risen, as He said. Alleluia.
Pray for us to God. Alleluia.
V. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary. Alleluia.
R. Because the Lord is risen indeed, Alleluia.
Let Us Pray
O God, Who by the resurrection of Thy Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, hast vouchsafed to make glad the whole world, grant, we beseech Thee, that through the intercession of the Virgin Mary, His Mother, we may attain the joys of eternal life. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
Monday, May 22, 2023
Hiurled Like a Leaf
Suddenly, a terrific explosion filled the air with one bursting thunderstroke. An invisible force lifted me from the chair, hurled me through the air, shook me, battered me, whirled me 'round and 'round like a leaf in a gust of autumn wind. (Father Hubert Schiffer)
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Evening Prayers
EVENING PRAYER
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
ACT OF ADORATION
ACT OF THANKSGIVING
O ALL ye blessed Spirits, unite with me in praising God, for all the favours which He is continually bestowing upon the most unworthy and ungrateful of His creatures.
PRAYER TO ASK THE LIGHT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Here let us examine what sins we have committed against God, our neighbour, and ourselves.
ACT OF CONTRITION
PURPOSE OF AMENDMENT.
THE LORD'S PRAYER
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 them that trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. Amen.
THE HAIL MARY
THE APOSTLES' CREED
THE CONFITEOR.
May the Almighty and merciful Lord grant us pardon, absolution and remission of our sins. Amen.
PRAYER FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE SAINTS
PRAYER FOR THE LIVING AND THE DEAD
ON LYING DOWN TO REST
You May Conclude Here or Continue with
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 on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, Pray for us.
Holy Mother of God, Pray for us.
Holy Virgin of virgins, Pray for us.
Mother of Christ, Pray for us.
Mother of divine grace, Pray for us.
Mother most pure, Pray for us.
Mother most chaste, Pray for us.
Mother inviolate, Pray for us.
Mother undefiled, Pray for us.
Mother most amiable, Pray for us.
Mother most admirable, Pray for us.
Mother of good counsel, Pray for us.
Mother of our Creator, Pray for us.
Mother of our Saviour, Pray for us.
Virgin most prudent, Pray for us.
Virgin most venerable, Pray for us.
Virgin most renowned, Pray for us.
Virgin most powerful, Pray for us.
Virgin most merciful, Pray for us.
Virgin most faithful, Pray for us.
Mirror of justice, Pray for us
Seat of wisdom, Pray for us.
Cause of our joy, Pray for us.
Spiritual vessel, Pray for us.
Vessel of honor, Pray for us.
Vessel of singular devotion, Pray for us.
Mystical rose, Pray for us.
Tower of David, Pray for us.
Tower of ivory, Pray for us.
House of gold, Pray for us.
Ark of the covenant, Pray for us.
Gate of heaven, Pray for us.
Morning star, Pray for us.
Health of the weak, Pray for us.
Refuge of sinners, Pray for us.
Comforter of the afflicted, Pray for us.
Help of Christians, Pray for us.
Queen of angels, Pray for us.
Queen of patriarchs, Pray for us.
Queen of prophets, Pray for us.
Queen of apostles, Pray for us.
Queen of martyrs, Pray for us.
Queen of confessors, Pray for us.
Queen of virgins, Pray for us.
Queen of all saints, Pray for us.
Queen conceived without original sin, Pray for us.
Queen of the most holy Rosary, Pray for us.
Queen of peace, Pray for us.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord!
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord!
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
(Ind. of 300 days, each time.―Pius VII. Sept. 30, 1817.)
(Ind. of 25 days, each time.―Clement XIII. Sept. 5, 1750.)
(Ind. of 50 days, once each day.―Leo XIII. March 29, 1894.)
(Ind. of 300 days, each time.―Pius X. Jan 8, 1906.)
(Ind. of 300 days, each time.―Benedict XV. Sept. 6, 1915.)
(Ind. of 300 days, each time, before the Blessed Sacrament exposed.―Pius X. Jan 10, 1906.)
Authors of "Blessed Be God."
Friday, April 28, 2023
From the Pasture
O Lily of the Valley,
O Mystic Rose, what tree
Or flower, e'en the fairest,
Is half so fair as thee!
Oh let me, though so lowly,
Recite my Mother's fame;
When wicked men blaspheme thee,
I'll love and bless thy name.
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
27 Times
(born December 1617, baptized January 1, 1618 – April 3, 1682)
Sunday, April 23, 2023
Prayers for Holy Communion - Best of the Best!
1. Say these Prayers slowly, a few words at a time.
2. It is well to stop after every few words that they may sink into the heart.
3. Each prayer may be said several times.
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Let's Go to Church
Thursday, April 20, 2023
I Will Use Time
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Secret Weapon Novena
O my Jesus, You have said: “Truly I say to you, ask and you will receive, seek and you will find, knock and it will be opened to you.” Behold I knock, I seek and ask for (Name) grace for his spiritual and temporal well being and for his needs. Jesus I trust in you.
Our Father Who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is 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.
Hail Mary, full of grace the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among 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.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be world without end. Amen.
Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in You. (Repeat 3 times.)
Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy, hail, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve: to thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this vale of tears. Turn then, most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus, O merciful, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary! Amen.
"St. Joseph, foster father of Jesus, pray for us."
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Who Made You
There is no doubt about this, for the ninety-ninth Psalm of holy David says, "He made us and not we ourselves." Some people do, indeed deny the existence of God; but to do this is to act against reason, for they thereby make their own existence a greater mystery than that which they deny.
B. Herder Book Company, 1899
Motorist Prayer
Lord grant me a steady hand and a watchful eye.
That no man my be hurt when I pass by.
Thou gravest life, I pray no act of mine may take away or mar that act of Thine.
Shelter those, dear Lord, who bear me company, from evil of fire and all calamity;
Teach me to use my car for others need nor miss through love of speed the beauty of this world; that thus I may with joy and courtesy go happily life's way.
And reach without mishap―eternal day.
St. Christopher, Pray for us.
(My Retreat Companion, Lourdes Retreat House, Cedar Lake, Indiana, 1964)