Prayer for All Occasions
Lord,
May everything we do
Begin with your inspiration
And continue with your help,
So that all our prayers
And works
May begin in You
And by You be happily ended.
We ask this through Christ
Our Lord.
Amen.
Prayer for Meetings
We stand before you, Holy Spirit,
Conscious of our sinfulness,
But aware that we gather
In Your Name.
Come to us, remain with us,
And enlighten our hearts.
Give us light and strength to know Your will,
To make it our own,
And to live it in our lives.
Guide us by Your wisdom,
Support us by Your power,
For You are God,
Sharing the glory of Father
And Son.
You desire justice for all:
Enable us to uphold
The rights of others
Do not allow us to be misled
By ignorance
Or corrupted by fear or favor.
Unite us to Yourself
In the bond of love
And keep us faithful
To all that is true.
As we gather in Your Name
May we temper justice with love,
So that all our decisions
May be pleasing to You,
And earn the reward
Promised to good
And faithful servants.
Amen.
Prayer Before Going to Work
Sharing my skills with others
How gracious you are, O God
You give us everything in this life:
Food on our table,
Clothes on our backs,
A roof over our heads,
A meaningful existence,
The spirit of discernment.
How gracious you are, O God,
To enhance this unworthy body
With a creative mind
And skilful hands.
You gift us with innumerable talents
And make us stewards of Your land.
You call us not servants but masters
Of all Your creation.
Guide us that we may remain
Faithful and responsible workers
And tenants of Your vineyard.
Grant us the grace
Not to doubt Your Word
Nor challenge Your divine will.
Keep us from succumbing
To the seductions of fame,
The lures of material wealth,
The quest for personal gain.
May we not gamble future glory
For the passing pleasures of this world.
Give us the courage to stake everything
On You alone, O dear God. Amen.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Saint Michael's Deliverance Prayer Series
Prayer for Deliverance of Addicted Persons
St. Michael, the Archangel
I come to you with a body broken
by addiction to .....................
I have tried all possible solutions
To break this habit,
But though my spirit is willing,
My body is weak.
I realize that I am struggling against
An evil greater than myself.
So I am taking refuge
Under the shadow of your wings,
That your sword may protect me
And help me get out
Of this situation and this addiction.
My family and my loved ones have suffered much because of me.
For their sake,
I want to change my life
And live happily for them.
St. Michael,
You are the first to struggle
Against Satan and his devils.
I feel their power over me,
And I believe that this addiction
Is no longer a human reality,
But a product of
Satan’s manifold presence on earth.
I beseech your presence
In my lonely struggle.
As I wake up each morning,
Enkindle in my heart your faith
And total surrender to God,
And make my will invincible as yours
So that I may continue
With my therapy and treatment
Without relapses,
And so that I may seek strength
From the sacraments,
Especially from the Holy Eucharist.
St. Michael,
Through your intercession,
I know that Jesus will help me.
Amen.
Prayer for Deliverance from Evil
O Blessed Angels,
Take care of me
So that evil may not come near me,
So that sin may not destroy me,
And that I may always serve Jesus
Who never abandons me.
St. Michael,
I beg that you accompany me
Along with all the Holy Angels
That God has placed
To guard me in my life.
I beg that you give me
The victory of Christ against evil.
Put me under the shadow
Of your protective wings
And with your sword,
Defeat God’s enemy
Who wishes to destroy me.
Help me, St. Michael, the Archangel.
To attain the salvation of my soul.
Amen.
Prayer to Ward Away Spiritual Disturbances
O glorious St. Michael, the Archangel,
Your presence reminds us
That the devils
Do not only remain in hell.
They are with us,
And they continue to disturb us.
We feel their presence in this place
And they have not ceased to disturb us
Through inexplicable events.
We ask you, Prince of the Angels,
To come to our rescue
And expel the evil spirits
That haunt this place.
May your sword frighten them.
We also know that
The presence of evil spirits invites us
Towards moral conversion.
The spirit of darkness
Could not stay in places of
Jesus’ authentic disciples.
We promise to make
A daily examination of conscience,
To strengthen our will
For the combat against sin.
We commit ourselves
To your side, and
To your eternal determination
That led to the defeat of Satan
And his followers.
Stay with us, St. Michael,
So that your presence may remind us
To be faithful disciples of Jesus.
Amen.
St. Michael, the Archangel
I come to you with a body broken
by addiction to .....................
I have tried all possible solutions
To break this habit,
But though my spirit is willing,
My body is weak.
I realize that I am struggling against
An evil greater than myself.
So I am taking refuge
Under the shadow of your wings,
That your sword may protect me
And help me get out
Of this situation and this addiction.
My family and my loved ones have suffered much because of me.
For their sake,
I want to change my life
And live happily for them.
St. Michael,
You are the first to struggle
Against Satan and his devils.
I feel their power over me,
And I believe that this addiction
Is no longer a human reality,
But a product of
Satan’s manifold presence on earth.
I beseech your presence
In my lonely struggle.
As I wake up each morning,
Enkindle in my heart your faith
And total surrender to God,
And make my will invincible as yours
So that I may continue
With my therapy and treatment
Without relapses,
And so that I may seek strength
From the sacraments,
Especially from the Holy Eucharist.
St. Michael,
Through your intercession,
I know that Jesus will help me.
Amen.
Prayer for Deliverance from Evil
O Blessed Angels,
Take care of me
So that evil may not come near me,
So that sin may not destroy me,
And that I may always serve Jesus
Who never abandons me.
St. Michael,
I beg that you accompany me
Along with all the Holy Angels
That God has placed
To guard me in my life.
I beg that you give me
The victory of Christ against evil.
Put me under the shadow
Of your protective wings
And with your sword,
Defeat God’s enemy
Who wishes to destroy me.
Help me, St. Michael, the Archangel.
To attain the salvation of my soul.
Amen.
Prayer to Ward Away Spiritual Disturbances
O glorious St. Michael, the Archangel,
Your presence reminds us
That the devils
Do not only remain in hell.
They are with us,
And they continue to disturb us.
We feel their presence in this place
And they have not ceased to disturb us
Through inexplicable events.
We ask you, Prince of the Angels,
To come to our rescue
And expel the evil spirits
That haunt this place.
May your sword frighten them.
We also know that
The presence of evil spirits invites us
Towards moral conversion.
The spirit of darkness
Could not stay in places of
Jesus’ authentic disciples.
We promise to make
A daily examination of conscience,
To strengthen our will
For the combat against sin.
We commit ourselves
To your side, and
To your eternal determination
That led to the defeat of Satan
And his followers.
Stay with us, St. Michael,
So that your presence may remind us
To be faithful disciples of Jesus.
Amen.
Monday, December 28, 2009
Novena to St. Michael and the Archangels
INTRODUCTION
Devotion to St. Michael the Archangel and the Holy Angels dates back to the Old Testament in the time of the Jewish Synagogue. In the early days, the Eastern and Western Churches have started propagating the devotion to them. In the Eastern Tradition during the fourth century, particularly in Phrygia and Egypt, there were already churches dedicated to St. Michael and the Holy Angels. In the Western Church documents of seventh century it shows that even during the fifth century, the feast of St. Michael and the Holy Angels is being celebrated in the Basilica of the Angels found six miles to the north outside of Rome.
Here in our country, the existing San Miguel Parish Church in San Miguel, Manila has been declared by the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines as the National Shrine of st. Michael and the Archangels last January 27, 1985. Only Divine Providence could cause the Seven Archangels to emerge at a time when humanity is vastly imperilled and in desperate need of Heaven’s powerful aid to free mankind from the seven powerful forces of evil. The Archangels and the forces which they do battle against are as follows:
1. St. Michael, First Defender of God’s Dominion and Authority. It is in St. Michael’s powerful aid that we must rely upon to defend ourselves against the assaults of atheism (i.e., denial of the existence of God) as expressed in Marxism and in the materialistic secularism.
2. St. Gabriel, God’s Special Messenger. He renews our hope in the Lord Jesus as the fulfilment of humanity’s search for meaning against nihilism (i.e., rejection of all distinctions in moral value, constituting a willingness to refute all previous theories of morality), depriving life of all essence of its very existence.
3. St. Raphael, Mankind’s Special Guide to Heaven. He constantly guides us in our everyday journey here on earth towards the place of true happiness – which is the home of our Heavenly Father. Humanity is presently afflicted with the greediness of people for power and wealth expressed by monopolistic capitalism (i.e., capital is only at the hands of the few, vested interest) over the powerless.
4. St. Uriel, Archangel of Divine Justice. He reminds us of the last judgement of God, wherein every man will have to account for everything he has done here on earth. He is likewise God-sent to defend those who are suffering from injustices in any form especially racism (i.e., the practice of racial discrimination, persecution, oppression, etc.).
5. St. Sealtiel, Archangel of Adoration. He leads us away from hedonism that spawns prostitution, drug abuse, abortion and murder, and guides us in purifying and transforming purity of mind and heart.
6. St. Jhudiel, Archangel of God’s Merciful Love. He helps us see God’s mercy, love and peace in order to overcome communism (i.e., a theory or system of ownership of all property by the community as a whole). He shows us how to conquer evil with good and to forgive those who have wronged us.
7. St. Barachiel, Provider and Guardian of God’s Children. He speaks of god’s Fatherly love for us in providing for all the needs of our soul and body. He come to show mankind that we, too, should strive hard to earn our daily bread and be not a slave of the fatalistic attitude of fatalism (i.e., the doctrine that all events are predetermined by fate and therefore unaltered by man).
It is for the purpose of fostering devotion to these Seven Archangels “who stand ever ready in the presence of God” (Book of Tobit 12:15) who have under them legions of angels at their command to do battle against the powerful forces of evil that this prayer booklet has been prepared. It is intended to help our people discover the role of St. Michael and the Archangels in our contemporary world, troubled as it is by spiritual, social, political and economic dislocations.
God grant that the pages that follow, by their usage, in private and public devotions in honor of the Archangels, give them due honor. And through their powerful intercession, may they bring individuals, families, communities and entire peoples back to God’s unerring ways of truth, love, freedom and justice which alone can draw Heaven’s peace upon our beloved country /the Philippines/ and lead us to God’s Kingdom in heaven.
Msgr. Josefino S. Ramirez, P.C.
Rector, National Shrine of St. Michael & the Archangels
May 8, 1985
NOVENA TO THE SEVEN ARCHANGELS
Opening Hymn:
HOLY GOD, WE PRAISE THY NAME
Holy God, we praise Thy Name
Lord of all, we bow before thee
All earth Thy sceptre claim
All in heaven above adore Thee
Infinite Thy vast domain
Everlasting is Thy reign (2x)
Hark the loud celestial hymn
Angel choirs above are raising
Cherubim and Seraphim
In unceasing chorus praising
Fill the heavens with sweet accord
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord (2x)
V. Open my lips, O Lord.
R. And my tongue shall announce Your praise.
V. Incline unto my aid, O God.
(while making the Sign of the Cross)
R. O Lord, make haste to help me.
V. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
(during Lent: Priase be to You, O Lord, King of Everlasting Glory.)
ACT OF CONTRITION
O Most Loving God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, whom I believe in and whom I hope, and whom I love with my entire being. I am heartily sorry for having offended You, O Most Amiable Trinity, my most loving and infinitely holy God, You sho are deserving of all my love. Please accept my humble resolve never to offend you again, amd to prefer death rather than deliberately sin grievously against You. Do help me in my purpose of amendment to practice, instead, the following virtues (here mention those virtues that you intend to practice in place of your old sinful habits). With the help of Your grace I will persevere in loving You truly and in this my devotion to You, my Holy Triune God, whose community of love I must reflect in my own life. Amen.
PRAISE TO THE MOST HOLY TRINITY
Leader: O God, Three in One
Your Angels You acclaim
In joyful praise: Holy, holy, holy!
All lovable God, lowly and sinful
That we ae, to You we cry
For pardon; to you we raise
Our voices chanting Your praise
In this lovable Mystery.
All: O God, Three in One,
Your Angels You acclaim
In joyful praise: Holy, holy, holy!
Leader: Most Holy Trinity
Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
In essence one Lord Supreme
Of all Creation the One great source
Of all goodness and compassion
Take pity on us and dry all our tears.
All: O God, Three in One
Your Angels You acclaim
In joyful praise: Holy, Holy, Holy!
Leader: Your prophet Isaias
Once heard from heaven
Your angelic choirs singing
The same “thrice holy”
We now sing with them
In joyful harmony.
All: O God, Three in One
Your Angels You acclaim
In joyful praise: Holy, Holy, Holy!
Leader: Hallowed “thrice holy” hymn
Sung by the Seraphim,
Bringing to naught
The hounds of hell,
Rejoicing the Church,
God’s own people
Lauding with joyful song
God’s infinite sanctity.
All: O God, Three in One,
Your Angels You acclaim
In joyful praise: Holy, Holy, Holy!
Leader: Blessed “thrice holy”
Averting thunder and storm
Plague and misfortune;
From sudden death saving us
By God’s Almighty power.
All: O God, Three in One,
Your Angels You acclaim
In joyful praise: Holy, Holy, Holy!
Leader: With Mary, too, Your sinless shrine,
We join our voices in praising You
With our live’s love song,
As she nurtures us and guides us
In Her Divine Son’s footsteps to tread
All: O God, Three in One...
ANTIPHON
All: Blessed be the Holy and Undivided
Trinity who created all things and
Governs them now and forever. Amen.
V. Let us bless the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
R. Let us praise and exalt them forever.
LET US PRAY
Almighty and Everlasting God, who grants to Your servants in the confession of the true faith the grace to acknowledge the glory of the Trinity to adore the unity of Your majesty, grant, we beseech You, that firm in the same faith, we may be defended from all adversity through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Novena in Honor of all the Archangels
Almighty God, Creator of heaven and earth, I praise and thank You, not only because You have created the visible world, but also because You have created the heavens and called the numberless spirits into being. You created them most splendidly, endowing them with proper understanding and pouring out upon them the riches of Your grace. I praise and thank You for having showered your graces upon the good Angels and rewarded them with eternal glory after the time of their successful probation. Now they surround Your throne forever, singing in jubilant accord: Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Hosts. Heaven and earth are full of Your Glory. Hosanna in the highest!
Glorious servants of God surrounding the throne of the Most High, I praise You for that splendour with which God has adorned you so bountifully. To you, He granted the grace to remain faithful when Lucifer and his followers rebelled. Implore for me also the grace to persevere in His holy service.
Glorious hosts of the heavenly courts, resplendent light of God’s Kingdom, protect the Church and lead her to victory over all her enemies. Angelic ministers of the throne of God, conquer all evil and lead the people of God to victory.
Holy Archangels and all you Angels of the Lord, intercede for us and BE MINDFUL OF OUR NECESSITIES (mention your petition). Make us sharers in your burning zeal and glowing love for God and all His people. Help us to become worthy messengers and true servants of God to proclaim His holy will, and to spread the peace of Christ in his kingdom. Amen.
INTERCESSIONS
The Angels carry out God’s will. Let us pray that we too may listen carefully to His voice and His call, as we say:
* Response: We beg you, hear our prayer.
That the celestial Choir of Seraphim, may make us worthy to burn with the fire of perfect charity. *
That the celestial Choir of Cherubim, may grant us the grace to leave the ways of wickedness and run in the paths of Christian perfection. *
That the celestial Choir of Thrones, may infuse into our hearts a true and sincere spirit of humility. *
That the celestial Choir of Dominions, may give us the grace to govern our senses and subdue our unruly passions. *
That the celestial Choir of Powers, may protect our souls against the snares and temptations of the devil. *
That the celestial Choir of Virtues, may preserve us from evil, and not allow us to fall into temptation. *
That the celestial Choir of Archangels, may give us perseverance in faith and in all works, in order that we may gain the glory of heaven. *
That the whole celestial Choir of Angels in heaven, may grant us to be protected by them in this mortal life and conducted hereafter to eternal glory. *
That the Prince of heavenly hosts, St. Michael, may protect us from all harm, keep us vigilant and loyal to our faith. *
That the bringer of Good News, St. Gabriel, may make known to us the glory of Christ and Mary in obeying God’s will. *
That the bringer of healing, St. Raphael, may make us all appreciate the gift of health and obtain for us the strength to serve God and his people. *
That the bringer of Divine justice, St. Uriel, may make allof us prepared to cooperate in the divine task of serving the good of all. *
That the incense-bearer, St. Sealtiel, may make our prayers rise up like sweet-smelling sacrifices. *
That the bringer of Divine mercy, St. Jhudiel, may make our life shine with works of kindness and love. *
That the bringer of Divine blessing, St. Barachiel, may fill all our days on earth with the benediction of holiness and peace. *
Leader: (Pray silently for your personal intentions.) – Pray for us, St. Michael and the Holy Archangels of God.
All: That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Leader: Let us pray...
All: God, our Father, in a wonderful way You guide the works of angels and men. May those who serve you constantly in heaven keep our lives safe from all harm on earth. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
BENEDICTION
TANTUM ERGO
Tantum ergo sacramentum
Veneremur cernui
Et antiquum documentum
Novo edat ritui: praestet fides supplementum
Sensuum detectui
Genitori, Genitoque, Laus et jubilation
Salus, honor, virtue quoque
Sit et benediction; procedenti ab utroque
Comprar sit laudation. Amen.
V. Panem de coelo praestitistieis.
R. Omne dlectantentum in se habentem.
ORESMUS
Deus, qui nobis sub Sacramento mirabilis, passionis tuae memoriam reliquiti, tribue, quaesumus, ita nos corporis et snaguinis tui sacra mysteria venerari, ut redemptionis tuae fructum in nobis jugiter sentiamus. Qui vivis et regnas in saecula saeculorum. Amen.
THE DIVINE PRAISES
Blessed be God.
Blessed be His Holy Name.
Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true Man.
Blessed be the Name of Jesus.
Blessed be His Most Sacred Heart.
Blessed be His Most Precious Blood.
Blessed be Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar.
Blessed be the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete.
Blessed be the great Mother of God, Mary most holy.
Blessed be her Holy and Immaculate Conception.
Blessed be her Glorious Assumption.
Blessed be the name of Mary, Virgin and Mother.
Blessed be St. Joseph, her most chaste Spouse.
Blessed be God, in His Angels and in His Saints.
PRAYER TO MARY, QUEEN OF ANGELS
O Mary Queen of the Angels, at your behest, God’s Angels immediately come to our aid. You know the battles we have to wage against the forces of darkness. You know the many difficult trials and stresses we have to undergo. As our Mother, you know, too, our weaknesses and failings as well as our ideals and aspirations. You know how ardently we desire to model our lives after yours. You know likewise how anxious we are to see our hearts transformed according to the desire of your Divine Son, that His kingdom of truth, love, and justice may reign all over our beloved land. By your maternal concern for us, your children, come to our assistance, we pray. With your legions of Angels, and with your powerful aid, we are assured of final victory and our eternal salvation. Amen.
PRAYER FOR THE PHILIPPINES
O Glorious Archangels, to whom God has entrusted the care of our beloved country, we honor you and thank you for the care and protection you have given to this great nation from the first moment of its inception.
O Powerful Archangels, whose watchful glance encompasses this vast land form shore to shore, we know that our sins have grieved you and marred the beauty of our heritage. Pray for us, O Holy Archangels, before the throne of God. Obtain for us from the Queen of Heaven the graces we need to overcome the force of evil so rampant in our beloved land.
Help us, our God-give protectors and friends to respond wholeheartedly to the urgent please of the Mother of God at Fatima. Assist us to offer the prayer and sacrifice necessary to bring peace and goodness to our nation. We wnat to make you known and loved throughout our land, so that with your help we may become once more “A Nation under one God”!
Final Hymn:
AWIT SA MGA ARKANGHEL
Umawit ng kapurihan
San Miguel lingcod ng Diyos
Nagtatanggol sa kalangitan at sandaigdigan
Nakamit ang katahimikan
Nagwagi ang katotohanan
May hihigit kaya sa kapangyarihan
Ng Diyos na Poon ng lahat. (2x)
Solo: San Miguel at mga Arkanghel
Ipagtanggol ang aming bayan
Ang kaaway ay supilin
At kami ay kalingain
Sa Poon inyong ihandog
Ang dalangin ng pag-ibig
Upang kami’y di magapi
At makamit ang kalangitan. (2x)
PRIVATE DEVOTIONS TO ST. MICHAEL AND THE ARCHANGELS
Every Sunday
SAINT MICHAEL
Prince of the Heavenly Hosts
St. Michael is the Commander-in-Chief of all the hierarchies of the Heavenly Hosts. He is usually known as the Angel who defeated Lucifer and his followers in the first rebellion of creatures against God. By his battle cry: “Mi-ca-El” meaning: “Who is like unto God?” he was named Michael. He is the first defender of Jesus Christ in His Sacred Humanity and of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Mystery of the Incarnation. He is usually associated with the miracles manifesting the almighty power of God with the Blessed Virgin Mary (Dan 10:12; 12:1 Apoc. 12:7).
REFLECTIONS
1. How strong is my faith in God?
2. Do I firmly believe that He constantly watches me in all my undertakings?
3. Do I reject sin and all the works, promises and influence of Satan?
4. Do I commit myself faithfully to Jesus Christ be serving and loving my neighbours?
PRAYER
O Mighty Prince of the Heavenly Hosts, St. Michael, we beg you to protect and defend us in all struggles against the everyday temptations in this world. Help us to overcome all evils and strengthen us, that we may declare our faith and loyalty to the Most High so that together with all the angels and saints in heaven we may glorify the Lord. St. Michael, please intercede for us together with the Blessed Virgin Mary, and obtain for us the following requests... Present to God the Father all these petitions through Jesus Christ, our Lord together with the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.
Every Monday
SAINT GABRIEL
Special Messenger of God
St. Gabriel is the bearer of God’s secret messages to His chosen ones. He is the Angel who announced to the Blessed Virgin Mary of God’s plan for her to be the Mother of His Son, Jesus. (Luke 1:19) He was also the Angel who foretold Daniel the end of the world. (Dan. 8:19; 9:21)
REFLECTIONS
1. How faithful am I in bringing God’s message of love to the people as St. Gabriel brought faithfully and promptly the message of love incarnate to the Blessed Virgin Mary?
2. How attentive am I in listening to God’s words and voice as He talks to me in my everyday life?
3. Am I following the footsteps of Jesus and ready to carry the cross that He has given me?
4. Do I project God’s love to others by my exemplary life?
PRAYER
St. Gabriel, Holy Archangel, you, who are known as the bearer of God’s secrets meant specially for His chosen ones, we, God’s children are constantly keeping watch on God’s message. Through your powerful intercession, may we receive God’s words and messages so that together with Mary, our Blessed Mother, we may give glory and praise to Him. May we also radiate God’s love to others by our exemplary deeds. O St. Gabriel obtain for us the grace and present to God the Father the following requests... through Jesus Christ our Lord together with the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.
Every Tuesday
SAINT RAPHAEL
Healer and Guide for the Christian Pilgrim
St. Raphael is the Archangel fo the Christian’s journey to heaven. He is assigned by God to accompany us along the way of our pilgrimage in search of the treasure of real happiness which God has in store for all His children. He also gives the light to discern correctly God’s ways and protects us from the dangers that befall on us in our way to our heavenly home. As his name Raphael connotes – “medicine of God,” he is the Angel that brings good health and abundant provisions during our journey (Tob. 8:3; 12:15)
REFLECTIONS
1. Am I aware that my life here on earth is a pilgrimage to heaven?
2. During my journey, do I contemplate the past and prepare myself for tomorrow to meet my God?
3. Do I prefer to gain material riches that that of the upliftment of my soul in anticipation of the divine judgment of God?
4. Do I pray for others who are at present dying or sick aside from myself?
PRAYER
O Great Archangel, St. Raphael, you have been appointed by God to become our healer and guide in our earthly pilgrimage to our home in heaven. I beg you to assist us in all our undertakings and in all the trials and pains of this earthly life. We pray for constant good health both physically, mentally and spiritually. We beseech you to guide always our steps that we shall walk with confidence towards our journey, and enlighten us concerning our doubts generated by intellectual pride and worldly ambitions. St. Raphael, please present to God the following petitions... through Jesus Christ our Lord together with the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.
Every Wednesday
SAINT URIEL
Archangel of Justice
St. Uriel, with the weighing scale in his hand reminds us of divine justice that weighs according to its true worth whatever good we do and whatever wrong doings we commit in relation to God, to our neighbours or to ourselves, both as individuals and as a community of nations. He also reminds us of the terrible judgment of God upon the world for the human pride and godlessness with which human affairs are conducted that now are fast bringing mankind on throes of its own destruction. (Book of Henoch and IV Esd. 4,1)
REFLECTIONS
1. Do I love God above all persons and things?
2. How do I deal with God’s commandment?
3. Do I treat others justly?
4. Do I help those who are victims of injustices?
PRAYER
O illustrious St. Uriel, the Archangel of God’s Divine Justice, as you hold the heavenly scales that weigh our lives on earth, we ask you to intercede for us, that God may forgive us all our sins. Obtain for us the grace of true repentance and conversion of heart that we may be spared of the punishment we deserve. Offer our prayers to God in our search for true peace and happiness founded on truth and justice. We pray for those who are suffering of inhumanities, dying because of injustice and the oppressed due to manipulation and exploitation. We also pray for our less fortunate brothers and sisters and ourselves for the following intentions...
Present to God the Father all these petitions through Jesus Christ our Lord together with the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.
Every Thursday
SAINT SEALTIEL
Archangel of Worship and Contemplation
St. Sealtiel continually stands before God, with incenser in hand in unceasing adoration of the Most Holy Trinity. As the Archangel of contemplation and worship, his angelic purity transforms the love and worship which we mortals give to God. We need St. Sealtiel’s powerful intercession before God’s throne to overcome the evils of hedonism in our day. May the evils of drug addiction, sex exploitation and abortion become things of discredited past. Instead, may endless hymns of praise rise from all peoples as they chant in union with the Heavenly Choirs of Angels, in perpetual thanksgiving of God’s bountiful blessings. He is known to be the angel who stopped Abraham from killing his son Isaac as a sacrifice (Gen. 22:12).
REFLECTIONS
1. Do I take time to pray and reflect during some moments of the day?
2. Do I praise and thank God for every blessing in my life?
3. Do I pray with filial trust and confidence in God?
4. Do I make my life my prayer of praise and thanksgiving?
PRAYER
O Pure and Holy Archangel St. Sealtiel, you bow before the Almighty Lord offering angelic salutations of praise and thanksgiving. Guide us in our prayer. Like you, we would like to unceasingly pray and worship God the right way. May our lives be like incense pleasing to God. While awaiting for the inevitable time of separation from this material world, may we praise the Holy Trinity in the spirit of true love and humility throughout the days of our lives in eternity. Obtain for us these favors... and present to God our Father all these petitions through Jesus Christ our Lord together with the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.
Every Friday
SAINT JHUDIEL
Bearer of God’s Merciful Love
God’s mercy comes to us every moment of our lives. Without it, we would die. With it, God provides us the graces we need for our bodies. Mercy is God’s love helping us fight the temptations of life and obtain forgiveness for our sins. Mercy is grace for bodily and spiritual needs. Mercy is God himself through the merits of Jesus Christ bringing us back to our Heavenly Home.
REFLECTIONS
1. How do I show mercy to others?
2. Do I easily forgive those who have sinned against me?
3. Do I extend my helping hand to thos who are in need most of my help without expecting any reward in return?
4. Do I share God’s blessing to my less fortunate brothers?
PRAYER
Merciful Archangel, St. Jhudiel, dispenser of God’s eternal and abundant mercy. Because of our sinfulness, we do not deserve God’s forgiveness. Yet, he continually grants us forbearance freely and lovingly. Help us in our determination to overcome our sinful habits and be truly sorry for them. Bring each one of us to true conversion of heart. That we may experience the joy of reconciliation which brings, without which neither we, individuals, nor the whole world can know true peace. You who continually intercedes for us, listen to our prayers... Present to God our Father all these petitions through Jesus Christ our Lord together with the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.
Every Saturday
SAINT BARACHIEL
Guardian and Provider of the Children of God
Through the merits of Our Lord Jesus Christ, His passion, death and resurrection, all His disciples are brought to a transforming union with Him. Through His transformation in love, the soul becomes Christ-like. As such, every Christ-like soul become, by adoption, the child of the Father. St. Barachiel is the Archangel who was assigned by God to keep watch over His adopted children, taking care that he and the Choirs of Angels assigned to the task to guard these transformed souls in all their ways, bearing them up in their hands, “lest they dash their feet against the stone on their way to their heavenly home” (Psalm 91:17).
REFLECTIONS
1. Do I realize that to be Christ-like means to follow God’s commandments?
2. How do I grow in the qualities of Christ-called virtues?
3. Do I pray to my guardian angel?
4. Does his presence remind me of God’s protection and care?
PRAYER
O Powerful Archangel, St. Barachiel, filled with heaven’s glory and splendour, you are rightly called God’s benediction. We are God’s children placed under your protection and care. Listen to our supplications... grant that through your loving intercession, we may reach our Heavenly Home one day. Sustain us and protect us from all harm that we may possess for all eternity the peace and happiness that Jesus has prepared for us in heaven. Present to God the Father all these petitions through Jesus Christ our Lord together with the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.
Devotion to St. Michael the Archangel and the Holy Angels dates back to the Old Testament in the time of the Jewish Synagogue. In the early days, the Eastern and Western Churches have started propagating the devotion to them. In the Eastern Tradition during the fourth century, particularly in Phrygia and Egypt, there were already churches dedicated to St. Michael and the Holy Angels. In the Western Church documents of seventh century it shows that even during the fifth century, the feast of St. Michael and the Holy Angels is being celebrated in the Basilica of the Angels found six miles to the north outside of Rome.
Here in our country, the existing San Miguel Parish Church in San Miguel, Manila has been declared by the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines as the National Shrine of st. Michael and the Archangels last January 27, 1985. Only Divine Providence could cause the Seven Archangels to emerge at a time when humanity is vastly imperilled and in desperate need of Heaven’s powerful aid to free mankind from the seven powerful forces of evil. The Archangels and the forces which they do battle against are as follows:
1. St. Michael, First Defender of God’s Dominion and Authority. It is in St. Michael’s powerful aid that we must rely upon to defend ourselves against the assaults of atheism (i.e., denial of the existence of God) as expressed in Marxism and in the materialistic secularism.
2. St. Gabriel, God’s Special Messenger. He renews our hope in the Lord Jesus as the fulfilment of humanity’s search for meaning against nihilism (i.e., rejection of all distinctions in moral value, constituting a willingness to refute all previous theories of morality), depriving life of all essence of its very existence.
3. St. Raphael, Mankind’s Special Guide to Heaven. He constantly guides us in our everyday journey here on earth towards the place of true happiness – which is the home of our Heavenly Father. Humanity is presently afflicted with the greediness of people for power and wealth expressed by monopolistic capitalism (i.e., capital is only at the hands of the few, vested interest) over the powerless.
4. St. Uriel, Archangel of Divine Justice. He reminds us of the last judgement of God, wherein every man will have to account for everything he has done here on earth. He is likewise God-sent to defend those who are suffering from injustices in any form especially racism (i.e., the practice of racial discrimination, persecution, oppression, etc.).
5. St. Sealtiel, Archangel of Adoration. He leads us away from hedonism that spawns prostitution, drug abuse, abortion and murder, and guides us in purifying and transforming purity of mind and heart.
6. St. Jhudiel, Archangel of God’s Merciful Love. He helps us see God’s mercy, love and peace in order to overcome communism (i.e., a theory or system of ownership of all property by the community as a whole). He shows us how to conquer evil with good and to forgive those who have wronged us.
7. St. Barachiel, Provider and Guardian of God’s Children. He speaks of god’s Fatherly love for us in providing for all the needs of our soul and body. He come to show mankind that we, too, should strive hard to earn our daily bread and be not a slave of the fatalistic attitude of fatalism (i.e., the doctrine that all events are predetermined by fate and therefore unaltered by man).
It is for the purpose of fostering devotion to these Seven Archangels “who stand ever ready in the presence of God” (Book of Tobit 12:15) who have under them legions of angels at their command to do battle against the powerful forces of evil that this prayer booklet has been prepared. It is intended to help our people discover the role of St. Michael and the Archangels in our contemporary world, troubled as it is by spiritual, social, political and economic dislocations.
God grant that the pages that follow, by their usage, in private and public devotions in honor of the Archangels, give them due honor. And through their powerful intercession, may they bring individuals, families, communities and entire peoples back to God’s unerring ways of truth, love, freedom and justice which alone can draw Heaven’s peace upon our beloved country /the Philippines/ and lead us to God’s Kingdom in heaven.
Msgr. Josefino S. Ramirez, P.C.
Rector, National Shrine of St. Michael & the Archangels
May 8, 1985
NOVENA TO THE SEVEN ARCHANGELS
Opening Hymn:
HOLY GOD, WE PRAISE THY NAME
Holy God, we praise Thy Name
Lord of all, we bow before thee
All earth Thy sceptre claim
All in heaven above adore Thee
Infinite Thy vast domain
Everlasting is Thy reign (2x)
Hark the loud celestial hymn
Angel choirs above are raising
Cherubim and Seraphim
In unceasing chorus praising
Fill the heavens with sweet accord
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord (2x)
V. Open my lips, O Lord.
R. And my tongue shall announce Your praise.
V. Incline unto my aid, O God.
(while making the Sign of the Cross)
R. O Lord, make haste to help me.
V. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
(during Lent: Priase be to You, O Lord, King of Everlasting Glory.)
ACT OF CONTRITION
O Most Loving God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, whom I believe in and whom I hope, and whom I love with my entire being. I am heartily sorry for having offended You, O Most Amiable Trinity, my most loving and infinitely holy God, You sho are deserving of all my love. Please accept my humble resolve never to offend you again, amd to prefer death rather than deliberately sin grievously against You. Do help me in my purpose of amendment to practice, instead, the following virtues (here mention those virtues that you intend to practice in place of your old sinful habits). With the help of Your grace I will persevere in loving You truly and in this my devotion to You, my Holy Triune God, whose community of love I must reflect in my own life. Amen.
PRAISE TO THE MOST HOLY TRINITY
Leader: O God, Three in One
Your Angels You acclaim
In joyful praise: Holy, holy, holy!
All lovable God, lowly and sinful
That we ae, to You we cry
For pardon; to you we raise
Our voices chanting Your praise
In this lovable Mystery.
All: O God, Three in One,
Your Angels You acclaim
In joyful praise: Holy, holy, holy!
Leader: Most Holy Trinity
Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
In essence one Lord Supreme
Of all Creation the One great source
Of all goodness and compassion
Take pity on us and dry all our tears.
All: O God, Three in One
Your Angels You acclaim
In joyful praise: Holy, Holy, Holy!
Leader: Your prophet Isaias
Once heard from heaven
Your angelic choirs singing
The same “thrice holy”
We now sing with them
In joyful harmony.
All: O God, Three in One
Your Angels You acclaim
In joyful praise: Holy, Holy, Holy!
Leader: Hallowed “thrice holy” hymn
Sung by the Seraphim,
Bringing to naught
The hounds of hell,
Rejoicing the Church,
God’s own people
Lauding with joyful song
God’s infinite sanctity.
All: O God, Three in One,
Your Angels You acclaim
In joyful praise: Holy, Holy, Holy!
Leader: Blessed “thrice holy”
Averting thunder and storm
Plague and misfortune;
From sudden death saving us
By God’s Almighty power.
All: O God, Three in One,
Your Angels You acclaim
In joyful praise: Holy, Holy, Holy!
Leader: With Mary, too, Your sinless shrine,
We join our voices in praising You
With our live’s love song,
As she nurtures us and guides us
In Her Divine Son’s footsteps to tread
All: O God, Three in One...
ANTIPHON
All: Blessed be the Holy and Undivided
Trinity who created all things and
Governs them now and forever. Amen.
V. Let us bless the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
R. Let us praise and exalt them forever.
LET US PRAY
Almighty and Everlasting God, who grants to Your servants in the confession of the true faith the grace to acknowledge the glory of the Trinity to adore the unity of Your majesty, grant, we beseech You, that firm in the same faith, we may be defended from all adversity through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Novena in Honor of all the Archangels
Almighty God, Creator of heaven and earth, I praise and thank You, not only because You have created the visible world, but also because You have created the heavens and called the numberless spirits into being. You created them most splendidly, endowing them with proper understanding and pouring out upon them the riches of Your grace. I praise and thank You for having showered your graces upon the good Angels and rewarded them with eternal glory after the time of their successful probation. Now they surround Your throne forever, singing in jubilant accord: Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Hosts. Heaven and earth are full of Your Glory. Hosanna in the highest!
Glorious servants of God surrounding the throne of the Most High, I praise You for that splendour with which God has adorned you so bountifully. To you, He granted the grace to remain faithful when Lucifer and his followers rebelled. Implore for me also the grace to persevere in His holy service.
Glorious hosts of the heavenly courts, resplendent light of God’s Kingdom, protect the Church and lead her to victory over all her enemies. Angelic ministers of the throne of God, conquer all evil and lead the people of God to victory.
Holy Archangels and all you Angels of the Lord, intercede for us and BE MINDFUL OF OUR NECESSITIES (mention your petition). Make us sharers in your burning zeal and glowing love for God and all His people. Help us to become worthy messengers and true servants of God to proclaim His holy will, and to spread the peace of Christ in his kingdom. Amen.
INTERCESSIONS
The Angels carry out God’s will. Let us pray that we too may listen carefully to His voice and His call, as we say:
* Response: We beg you, hear our prayer.
That the celestial Choir of Seraphim, may make us worthy to burn with the fire of perfect charity. *
That the celestial Choir of Cherubim, may grant us the grace to leave the ways of wickedness and run in the paths of Christian perfection. *
That the celestial Choir of Thrones, may infuse into our hearts a true and sincere spirit of humility. *
That the celestial Choir of Dominions, may give us the grace to govern our senses and subdue our unruly passions. *
That the celestial Choir of Powers, may protect our souls against the snares and temptations of the devil. *
That the celestial Choir of Virtues, may preserve us from evil, and not allow us to fall into temptation. *
That the celestial Choir of Archangels, may give us perseverance in faith and in all works, in order that we may gain the glory of heaven. *
That the whole celestial Choir of Angels in heaven, may grant us to be protected by them in this mortal life and conducted hereafter to eternal glory. *
That the Prince of heavenly hosts, St. Michael, may protect us from all harm, keep us vigilant and loyal to our faith. *
That the bringer of Good News, St. Gabriel, may make known to us the glory of Christ and Mary in obeying God’s will. *
That the bringer of healing, St. Raphael, may make us all appreciate the gift of health and obtain for us the strength to serve God and his people. *
That the bringer of Divine justice, St. Uriel, may make allof us prepared to cooperate in the divine task of serving the good of all. *
That the incense-bearer, St. Sealtiel, may make our prayers rise up like sweet-smelling sacrifices. *
That the bringer of Divine mercy, St. Jhudiel, may make our life shine with works of kindness and love. *
That the bringer of Divine blessing, St. Barachiel, may fill all our days on earth with the benediction of holiness and peace. *
Leader: (Pray silently for your personal intentions.) – Pray for us, St. Michael and the Holy Archangels of God.
All: That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Leader: Let us pray...
All: God, our Father, in a wonderful way You guide the works of angels and men. May those who serve you constantly in heaven keep our lives safe from all harm on earth. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
BENEDICTION
TANTUM ERGO
Tantum ergo sacramentum
Veneremur cernui
Et antiquum documentum
Novo edat ritui: praestet fides supplementum
Sensuum detectui
Genitori, Genitoque, Laus et jubilation
Salus, honor, virtue quoque
Sit et benediction; procedenti ab utroque
Comprar sit laudation. Amen.
V. Panem de coelo praestitistieis.
R. Omne dlectantentum in se habentem.
ORESMUS
Deus, qui nobis sub Sacramento mirabilis, passionis tuae memoriam reliquiti, tribue, quaesumus, ita nos corporis et snaguinis tui sacra mysteria venerari, ut redemptionis tuae fructum in nobis jugiter sentiamus. Qui vivis et regnas in saecula saeculorum. Amen.
THE DIVINE PRAISES
Blessed be God.
Blessed be His Holy Name.
Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true Man.
Blessed be the Name of Jesus.
Blessed be His Most Sacred Heart.
Blessed be His Most Precious Blood.
Blessed be Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar.
Blessed be the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete.
Blessed be the great Mother of God, Mary most holy.
Blessed be her Holy and Immaculate Conception.
Blessed be her Glorious Assumption.
Blessed be the name of Mary, Virgin and Mother.
Blessed be St. Joseph, her most chaste Spouse.
Blessed be God, in His Angels and in His Saints.
PRAYER TO MARY, QUEEN OF ANGELS
O Mary Queen of the Angels, at your behest, God’s Angels immediately come to our aid. You know the battles we have to wage against the forces of darkness. You know the many difficult trials and stresses we have to undergo. As our Mother, you know, too, our weaknesses and failings as well as our ideals and aspirations. You know how ardently we desire to model our lives after yours. You know likewise how anxious we are to see our hearts transformed according to the desire of your Divine Son, that His kingdom of truth, love, and justice may reign all over our beloved land. By your maternal concern for us, your children, come to our assistance, we pray. With your legions of Angels, and with your powerful aid, we are assured of final victory and our eternal salvation. Amen.
PRAYER FOR THE PHILIPPINES
O Glorious Archangels, to whom God has entrusted the care of our beloved country, we honor you and thank you for the care and protection you have given to this great nation from the first moment of its inception.
O Powerful Archangels, whose watchful glance encompasses this vast land form shore to shore, we know that our sins have grieved you and marred the beauty of our heritage. Pray for us, O Holy Archangels, before the throne of God. Obtain for us from the Queen of Heaven the graces we need to overcome the force of evil so rampant in our beloved land.
Help us, our God-give protectors and friends to respond wholeheartedly to the urgent please of the Mother of God at Fatima. Assist us to offer the prayer and sacrifice necessary to bring peace and goodness to our nation. We wnat to make you known and loved throughout our land, so that with your help we may become once more “A Nation under one God”!
Final Hymn:
AWIT SA MGA ARKANGHEL
Umawit ng kapurihan
San Miguel lingcod ng Diyos
Nagtatanggol sa kalangitan at sandaigdigan
Nakamit ang katahimikan
Nagwagi ang katotohanan
May hihigit kaya sa kapangyarihan
Ng Diyos na Poon ng lahat. (2x)
Solo: San Miguel at mga Arkanghel
Ipagtanggol ang aming bayan
Ang kaaway ay supilin
At kami ay kalingain
Sa Poon inyong ihandog
Ang dalangin ng pag-ibig
Upang kami’y di magapi
At makamit ang kalangitan. (2x)
PRIVATE DEVOTIONS TO ST. MICHAEL AND THE ARCHANGELS
Every Sunday
SAINT MICHAEL
Prince of the Heavenly Hosts
St. Michael is the Commander-in-Chief of all the hierarchies of the Heavenly Hosts. He is usually known as the Angel who defeated Lucifer and his followers in the first rebellion of creatures against God. By his battle cry: “Mi-ca-El” meaning: “Who is like unto God?” he was named Michael. He is the first defender of Jesus Christ in His Sacred Humanity and of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Mystery of the Incarnation. He is usually associated with the miracles manifesting the almighty power of God with the Blessed Virgin Mary (Dan 10:12; 12:1 Apoc. 12:7).
REFLECTIONS
1. How strong is my faith in God?
2. Do I firmly believe that He constantly watches me in all my undertakings?
3. Do I reject sin and all the works, promises and influence of Satan?
4. Do I commit myself faithfully to Jesus Christ be serving and loving my neighbours?
PRAYER
O Mighty Prince of the Heavenly Hosts, St. Michael, we beg you to protect and defend us in all struggles against the everyday temptations in this world. Help us to overcome all evils and strengthen us, that we may declare our faith and loyalty to the Most High so that together with all the angels and saints in heaven we may glorify the Lord. St. Michael, please intercede for us together with the Blessed Virgin Mary, and obtain for us the following requests... Present to God the Father all these petitions through Jesus Christ, our Lord together with the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.
Every Monday
SAINT GABRIEL
Special Messenger of God
St. Gabriel is the bearer of God’s secret messages to His chosen ones. He is the Angel who announced to the Blessed Virgin Mary of God’s plan for her to be the Mother of His Son, Jesus. (Luke 1:19) He was also the Angel who foretold Daniel the end of the world. (Dan. 8:19; 9:21)
REFLECTIONS
1. How faithful am I in bringing God’s message of love to the people as St. Gabriel brought faithfully and promptly the message of love incarnate to the Blessed Virgin Mary?
2. How attentive am I in listening to God’s words and voice as He talks to me in my everyday life?
3. Am I following the footsteps of Jesus and ready to carry the cross that He has given me?
4. Do I project God’s love to others by my exemplary life?
PRAYER
St. Gabriel, Holy Archangel, you, who are known as the bearer of God’s secrets meant specially for His chosen ones, we, God’s children are constantly keeping watch on God’s message. Through your powerful intercession, may we receive God’s words and messages so that together with Mary, our Blessed Mother, we may give glory and praise to Him. May we also radiate God’s love to others by our exemplary deeds. O St. Gabriel obtain for us the grace and present to God the Father the following requests... through Jesus Christ our Lord together with the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.
Every Tuesday
SAINT RAPHAEL
Healer and Guide for the Christian Pilgrim
St. Raphael is the Archangel fo the Christian’s journey to heaven. He is assigned by God to accompany us along the way of our pilgrimage in search of the treasure of real happiness which God has in store for all His children. He also gives the light to discern correctly God’s ways and protects us from the dangers that befall on us in our way to our heavenly home. As his name Raphael connotes – “medicine of God,” he is the Angel that brings good health and abundant provisions during our journey (Tob. 8:3; 12:15)
REFLECTIONS
1. Am I aware that my life here on earth is a pilgrimage to heaven?
2. During my journey, do I contemplate the past and prepare myself for tomorrow to meet my God?
3. Do I prefer to gain material riches that that of the upliftment of my soul in anticipation of the divine judgment of God?
4. Do I pray for others who are at present dying or sick aside from myself?
PRAYER
O Great Archangel, St. Raphael, you have been appointed by God to become our healer and guide in our earthly pilgrimage to our home in heaven. I beg you to assist us in all our undertakings and in all the trials and pains of this earthly life. We pray for constant good health both physically, mentally and spiritually. We beseech you to guide always our steps that we shall walk with confidence towards our journey, and enlighten us concerning our doubts generated by intellectual pride and worldly ambitions. St. Raphael, please present to God the following petitions... through Jesus Christ our Lord together with the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.
Every Wednesday
SAINT URIEL
Archangel of Justice
St. Uriel, with the weighing scale in his hand reminds us of divine justice that weighs according to its true worth whatever good we do and whatever wrong doings we commit in relation to God, to our neighbours or to ourselves, both as individuals and as a community of nations. He also reminds us of the terrible judgment of God upon the world for the human pride and godlessness with which human affairs are conducted that now are fast bringing mankind on throes of its own destruction. (Book of Henoch and IV Esd. 4,1)
REFLECTIONS
1. Do I love God above all persons and things?
2. How do I deal with God’s commandment?
3. Do I treat others justly?
4. Do I help those who are victims of injustices?
PRAYER
O illustrious St. Uriel, the Archangel of God’s Divine Justice, as you hold the heavenly scales that weigh our lives on earth, we ask you to intercede for us, that God may forgive us all our sins. Obtain for us the grace of true repentance and conversion of heart that we may be spared of the punishment we deserve. Offer our prayers to God in our search for true peace and happiness founded on truth and justice. We pray for those who are suffering of inhumanities, dying because of injustice and the oppressed due to manipulation and exploitation. We also pray for our less fortunate brothers and sisters and ourselves for the following intentions...
Present to God the Father all these petitions through Jesus Christ our Lord together with the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.
Every Thursday
SAINT SEALTIEL
Archangel of Worship and Contemplation
St. Sealtiel continually stands before God, with incenser in hand in unceasing adoration of the Most Holy Trinity. As the Archangel of contemplation and worship, his angelic purity transforms the love and worship which we mortals give to God. We need St. Sealtiel’s powerful intercession before God’s throne to overcome the evils of hedonism in our day. May the evils of drug addiction, sex exploitation and abortion become things of discredited past. Instead, may endless hymns of praise rise from all peoples as they chant in union with the Heavenly Choirs of Angels, in perpetual thanksgiving of God’s bountiful blessings. He is known to be the angel who stopped Abraham from killing his son Isaac as a sacrifice (Gen. 22:12).
REFLECTIONS
1. Do I take time to pray and reflect during some moments of the day?
2. Do I praise and thank God for every blessing in my life?
3. Do I pray with filial trust and confidence in God?
4. Do I make my life my prayer of praise and thanksgiving?
PRAYER
O Pure and Holy Archangel St. Sealtiel, you bow before the Almighty Lord offering angelic salutations of praise and thanksgiving. Guide us in our prayer. Like you, we would like to unceasingly pray and worship God the right way. May our lives be like incense pleasing to God. While awaiting for the inevitable time of separation from this material world, may we praise the Holy Trinity in the spirit of true love and humility throughout the days of our lives in eternity. Obtain for us these favors... and present to God our Father all these petitions through Jesus Christ our Lord together with the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.
Every Friday
SAINT JHUDIEL
Bearer of God’s Merciful Love
God’s mercy comes to us every moment of our lives. Without it, we would die. With it, God provides us the graces we need for our bodies. Mercy is God’s love helping us fight the temptations of life and obtain forgiveness for our sins. Mercy is grace for bodily and spiritual needs. Mercy is God himself through the merits of Jesus Christ bringing us back to our Heavenly Home.
REFLECTIONS
1. How do I show mercy to others?
2. Do I easily forgive those who have sinned against me?
3. Do I extend my helping hand to thos who are in need most of my help without expecting any reward in return?
4. Do I share God’s blessing to my less fortunate brothers?
PRAYER
Merciful Archangel, St. Jhudiel, dispenser of God’s eternal and abundant mercy. Because of our sinfulness, we do not deserve God’s forgiveness. Yet, he continually grants us forbearance freely and lovingly. Help us in our determination to overcome our sinful habits and be truly sorry for them. Bring each one of us to true conversion of heart. That we may experience the joy of reconciliation which brings, without which neither we, individuals, nor the whole world can know true peace. You who continually intercedes for us, listen to our prayers... Present to God our Father all these petitions through Jesus Christ our Lord together with the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.
Every Saturday
SAINT BARACHIEL
Guardian and Provider of the Children of God
Through the merits of Our Lord Jesus Christ, His passion, death and resurrection, all His disciples are brought to a transforming union with Him. Through His transformation in love, the soul becomes Christ-like. As such, every Christ-like soul become, by adoption, the child of the Father. St. Barachiel is the Archangel who was assigned by God to keep watch over His adopted children, taking care that he and the Choirs of Angels assigned to the task to guard these transformed souls in all their ways, bearing them up in their hands, “lest they dash their feet against the stone on their way to their heavenly home” (Psalm 91:17).
REFLECTIONS
1. Do I realize that to be Christ-like means to follow God’s commandments?
2. How do I grow in the qualities of Christ-called virtues?
3. Do I pray to my guardian angel?
4. Does his presence remind me of God’s protection and care?
PRAYER
O Powerful Archangel, St. Barachiel, filled with heaven’s glory and splendour, you are rightly called God’s benediction. We are God’s children placed under your protection and care. Listen to our supplications... grant that through your loving intercession, we may reach our Heavenly Home one day. Sustain us and protect us from all harm that we may possess for all eternity the peace and happiness that Jesus has prepared for us in heaven. Present to God the Father all these petitions through Jesus Christ our Lord together with the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Indulgenced Prayers in Honor of Jesus' Passion
Litany of the Precious Blood
Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy
Christ, have mercy Christ, have mercy
Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy
* Response: Have mercy on us
God our Father in heaven *
God the Son, Redeemer of the world *
God the Holy Spirit *
Holy Trinity, one God *
** Response: Be our salvation
Blood of Christ, only Son of the Father **
Blood of Christ, the new and eternal covenant **
Blood of Christ, that spilled to the ground **
Blood of Christ, that flowed from the scourging **
Blood of Christ, dripping from the thorns **
Blood of Christ, shed on the cross **
Blood of Christ, the price of our redemption **
Blood of Christ, our only claim to pardon **
Blood of Christ, our blessing cup **
Blood of Christ, in which we are washed **
Blood of Christ, torrent of mercy **
Blood of Christ, that overcomes evil **
Blood of Christ, strength of the martyrs **
Blood of Christ, endurance of the saints **
Blood of Christ, that makes the barren fruitful **
Blood of Christ, protection of the threatened **
Blood of Christ, comfort of the weary **
Blood of Christ, solace of the mourner **
Blood of Christ, hope of the repentant **
Blood of Christ, consolation of the dying **
Blood of Christ, our peace and refreshment **
Blood of Christ, our pledge of life **
Blood of Christ, by which we pass to glory **
Blood of Christ, most worthy of honor **
*** Response: Have mercy on us
Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world
Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world
Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world
V. Lord, You redeemed us by Your blood.
R. You have made us a kingdom to serve our God.
Let us pray.
Father, by the blood of Your Son You have set us free and saved us from death. Continue your work of love within us, that by constantly celebrating the mystery of our salvation we may reach the eternal life it promises. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
R. Amen.
(2) Our Father, (2) Hail Mary, (2) Glory
Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy
Christ, have mercy Christ, have mercy
Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy
* Response: Have mercy on us
God our Father in heaven *
God the Son, Redeemer of the world *
God the Holy Spirit *
Holy Trinity, one God *
** Response: Be our salvation
Blood of Christ, only Son of the Father **
Blood of Christ, the new and eternal covenant **
Blood of Christ, that spilled to the ground **
Blood of Christ, that flowed from the scourging **
Blood of Christ, dripping from the thorns **
Blood of Christ, shed on the cross **
Blood of Christ, the price of our redemption **
Blood of Christ, our only claim to pardon **
Blood of Christ, our blessing cup **
Blood of Christ, in which we are washed **
Blood of Christ, torrent of mercy **
Blood of Christ, that overcomes evil **
Blood of Christ, strength of the martyrs **
Blood of Christ, endurance of the saints **
Blood of Christ, that makes the barren fruitful **
Blood of Christ, protection of the threatened **
Blood of Christ, comfort of the weary **
Blood of Christ, solace of the mourner **
Blood of Christ, hope of the repentant **
Blood of Christ, consolation of the dying **
Blood of Christ, our peace and refreshment **
Blood of Christ, our pledge of life **
Blood of Christ, by which we pass to glory **
Blood of Christ, most worthy of honor **
*** Response: Have mercy on us
Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world
Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world
Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world
V. Lord, You redeemed us by Your blood.
R. You have made us a kingdom to serve our God.
Let us pray.
Father, by the blood of Your Son You have set us free and saved us from death. Continue your work of love within us, that by constantly celebrating the mystery of our salvation we may reach the eternal life it promises. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
R. Amen.
(2) Our Father, (2) Hail Mary, (2) Glory
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