O Mary, conceived without sin. Pray for us who have recourse to thee.

The Pilgrim Virgin

Legion of Mary
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Table of Contents
FORMAT FOR ACCEPTANCE PRAYERS.............................................................5
FORMAT FOR FAREWELL PRAYERS..................................................................5
COMPENDIUM OF CONCILIUM LEGIONIS MARIAE......................................6
INVOCATION TO THE HOLY SPIRIT...................................................................8
ACCEPTANCE PRAYER...........................................................................................9
MARY COMES TO OUR HOME................................................................................
WELCOME TO MARY..............................................................................................10
AND MARY SAID.....................................................................................................11
FAREWELL PRAYERS............................................................................................13
MARY’S FAREWELL...............................................................................................13
TO JESUS THROUGH MARY..................................................................................14
THE PRAYERS OF THE HOLY ROSARY............................................................16
THE APOSTLES’ CREED.........................................................................................16
THE LORD’S PRAYER.............................................................................................16
THE HAIL MARY......................................................................................................16
THE GLORY BE.........................................................................................................16
FATIMA PRAYER.....................................................................................................16
THE JOYFUL MYSTERIES (MONDAY & SATURDAY)................................................17
THE LUMINOUS MYSTERIES (THURSDAY)............................................................19
THE SORROWFUL MYSTERIES (TUESDAY & FRIDAY)..........................................21
THE GLORIOUS MYSTERIES (WEDNESDAY AND SUNDAY).....................................23
HAIL HOLY QUEEN.................................................................................................24
THE LITANY OF LORETO.......................................................................................25
THE MEMORARAE...................................................................................................28
PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH BY POPE LEO XIII...........................................................28
PRAYER TO ST. MICHAEL, THE ARCHANGEL..................................................29
CONCLUDING PRAYER.........................................................................................29
GENERAL INTERCESSIONS..................................................................................30
PRAYERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS.........................................................................32
THE ANGELUS..........................................................................................................32
REGINA COELI (EASTER WEEK)...............................................................................32
PRAYER FOR PRIESTS BY ST. THERESE OF LISIEUX................................................33
PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS BY POPE FRANCIS........................................................33

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 PRAYER FOR MOTHERHOOD...............................................................................33
PRAYER FOR PEACE IN THE WORLD BY ST. JOHN XXIII...................................34
PRAYER FOR GRANDPARENTS BY POPE BENEDICT XVI.....................................34
PRAYER FOR THE SICK..........................................................................................34
PRAYER FOR A BIRTHDAY CELEBRANT...........................................................35
PRAYER FOR SAFE DELIVERY OF CHILD..........................................................35
CHILDREN’S PRAYER FOR THEIR PARENTS....................................................35
PARENTS’ PRAYER FOR THEIR CHILDREN.......................................................36
PRAYER BEFORE STUDIES BY ST. THOMAS AQUINAS............................................36
PRAYER AFTER STUDIES......................................................................................36
STUDENTS’ PRAYER BEFORE EXAMINATIONS...............................................37
PRAYER FOR THE YOUTH.....................................................................................37
PRAYER OF THE YOUTH........................................................................................37
NOVENA FOR THE DEAD.......................................................................................38
OPENING HYMNS....................................................................................................41
AS I KNEEL BEFORE YOU......................................................................................41
DAILY, DAILY SING TO MARY.............................................................................41
HAIL, QUEEN OF HEAVEN.....................................................................................41
I’LL SING A HYMN TO MARY...............................................................................41
MOTHER DEAR, O PRAY FOR ME!.......................................................................42
MAIDEN MOTHER, MEEK AND MILD.................................................................42
O COME TO THE THRONE OF GRACE.................................................................43
ON THIS DAY, O BEAUTIFUL MOTHER..............................................................43
OUR LADY OF FATIMA..........................................................................................44
QUEEN OF THE HOLY ROSARY............................................................................44
CONCLUDING HYMNS...........................................................................................45
IMMACULATE MARY.............................................................................................45
LET US MINGLE TOGETHER.................................................................................45
LET’S SING TO OUR MOTHER..............................................................................46
MOTHER DEAREST, MOTHER FAIREST.............................................................46
MARY MOST HOLY.................................................................................................47
O GIVE THANKS.......................................................................................................47
GIVE THANKS...........................................................................................................47
OUR LADY OF THE WAY.......................................................................................48
POPULAR MARIAN DEVOTION...........................................................................49
33-DAY MARIAN CONSECRATION......................................................................49

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FORMAT FOR ACCEPTANCE PRAYERS
OPENING HYMN 47
INVOCATION TO THE HOLY SPIRIT 8
ACCEPTANCE PRAYER 9
THE PRAYERS OF THE HOLY ROSARY 14
CONCLUDING HYMNS 53
CONCLUDING PRAYER 29

FORMAT FOR FAREWELL PRAYERS

OPENING HYMNS 47
INVOCATION TO THE HOLY SPIRIT 8

THE PRAYERS OF THE HOLY ROSARY 14

BIBLE READING AND SHARING ..

FAREWELL PRAYERS 30

OPTIONAL PRAYERS
GENERAL INTERCESSIONS 33
PRAYERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS 35

CONCLUDING HYMNS 53

CONCLUDING PRAYER 29

“Recite your Rosary with faith, with humility, with

confidence, and with perseverance.” ~Saint Louis de
Montfort

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COMPENDIUM OF CONCILIUM LEGIONIS MARIAE
The LEGION OF MARY (Latin: Legio Mariae) is the largest Marian Catholic lay
association under the powerful leadership of Mary Immaculate, Mediatrix of all
Graces and whose members serve the Church voluntarily in almost every country. It
was founded on 7 September 1921. The object of the Legion of Mary is the glory of
God through the holiness of its members developed by prayer and active cooperation
in Mary’s and the Church’s work.
STRUCTURE OF THE LEGION: The basic unit of the Legion is called a
Praesidium, which is based in a parish. The terminology comes from the Roman
technique of protecting a particular area by maintaining a fortified garrison or military
line. The Praesidium is the strategic unit of the Legion, its centre of apostolic
influence. The first Praesidium of the Legion of Mary took place in Myra House,
Francis Street, Dublin, Ireland. A parish may have more than one Praesidium.
Members of a Praesidium must be active legionaries, who meet weekly and share
apostolic tasks in pairs. Frank Duff mandated that each Praesidium pray the rosary as
part of their weekly prayer meeting and also encouraged members to join the
Confraternity of the Rosary. After a successful period of probation, members are
called to make the Legionary Promise (this is only applicable for members over 18
years) which is directed to the Holy Spirit. In recognition of the importance of prayer,
the Legion has Auxiliary members who perform services of prayer on its behalf.
Above the Praesidium is the Curia, which supervises several Praesidia. Over the Curia
is the Comitium, supervising several Curiae — such as in a town or city. The Regia
oversees a larger area still, such as a state or large province. The highest level consists
of the Senatus which controls several Regiae in a country or very large territory. The
entire structure has its headquarters, called the Concilium, in Dublin. Each of the
levels has its individual officers and spiritual director, always a priest or religious. All
other offices are held by laymen or women.
The VEXILLUM LEGIONIS is an adaptation of the standard of the Roman Legion.
The eagle which surmounted the standard is replaced by the Dove, the emblem of the
Holy Spirit. Beneath the Dove, a cross-bar bears the inscription "Legio Mariae".
Intermediate between cross-bar and staff (and joined to the former by a rose and a lily)
is an oval frame bearing a representation of the Immaculate Conception (the
Miraculous Medal). The staff is set in a globe which, for use on a table, stands on a
square base. The whole design conveys the idea that the world is to be conquered by
the Holy Spirit acting through Mary and her children.
The TESSERA is the prayer card of the Legion of Mary. It consists of
the Invocation, prayers to the Holy Spirit, the Rosary, the Catena, and
the concluding prayers. These are the requested daily prayers of both
active and auxiliary members of the Legion of Mary.

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FRANK DUFF Founder of the Legion of Mary was born into a
wealthy family in Dublin, Ireland, on June 7, 1889. While only 24
years old, he became aware of the extreme poverty in the cities of
Ireland and sought to make a difference by serving the poor in
Dublin through the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. In 1916, aged
27, Frank published his first pamphlet “Can we be Saints?” In 1917
he came to know the Treatise of St. Louis Marie de Montfort on the
True Devotion to Mary, a work which changed his life completely. Along with a
group of Catholic women and Fr. Michael Toher, Dublin Archdiocese, he formed the
first Praesidium of the Legion of Mary. In 1965 Pope Paul VI invited Frank to attend
the Second Vatican Council as a lay observer. He was very devoted to the Sacred
Heart of Jesus and died on November 7, 1980, on a First Friday and is buried in
Glasnevin cemetery, Dublin.
EDEL QUINN was born on September 14, 1907, on the Feast of the
Exaltation of the Holy Cross in Kanturk, north Cork, Ireland. She was an Irish lay
missionary. Her ambition as a girl was to enter a contemplative convent, but illness
prevented her from doing so. At the age of 20, she joined the Legion of Mary and in
1936 was appointed Envoy to East Africa. Edel died on May 12, 1944, Nairobi,
Kenya and is buried in the Missionaries Cemetery.
ALPHONSUS LAMBE (known as Alfie) was born in Tullamore, Ireland on the feast
of St. John the Baptist, Friday, 24th June 1932. He was appointed
Envoy to South America in 1953 and left for Bogota, Columbia, that
same year. His devotion to Mary was outstanding, and he promoted
the practice of True Devotion to Our Lady, everywhere he went. He
died on 21 January 1959 the feast of St. Agnes, in Buenos Aires and
is buried in the vault of the Irish Christian Brothers, in the Recoleta
Cemetery.
INVOCATION TO THE HOLY SPIRIT

ALL: †In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.

V: Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Thy faithful

R: And enkindle in them the fire of Thy love.

ALL: Breathe in me O Holy Spirit,

that my thoughts may all be holy.
Act in me O Holy Spirit,
that my work, too, may be holy.

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 Draw my heart O Holy Spirit,
that I love but what is holy.
Strengthen me O Holy Spirit,
to defend all that is holy.
Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit,
that I always may be holy. …….St Augustine

(Sing or recite)

Come Holy Ghost, Creator blest

And in our souls take up Thy rest
Come with thy grace and heavenly aid
To fill the hearts which thou hast made

V: Send forth Thy Spirit and they shall be created.

R: And Thou shalt renew the face of the earth.

V: Let us Pray:

ALL: O God, who didst teach the hearts of Thy faithful people by sending
them the light of Thy Holy Spirit, grant us by the same Spirit to have a
right judgment in all things, and evermore to rejoice in His holy
comfort. Through Christ our Lord. Amen  
ACCEPTANCE PRAYER
FAMILY: Our Mother and Mother of Christ, we are happy and honoured
by your visit to our home, which you have made worthy to be the abode of
your love and affection. During these days that you will stay with us, please
bless our family and always abide with us through your graces. Give us,
beloved Mother, your blessings. Bless this home and those members of our
family who are away and deliver us from all evil. From now on, we consecrate
our minds, our hearts and our works to you, since you are our Mother, and
grant that we may comply with the commandments of your Son Jesus Christ
and with the commandments of Mother Church. We pledge to make this visit
arouse us to a true love of God and to true devotion to you, so that we may
fulfil our duties to ourselves, our neighbours, and society. May peace reign in
the world. Our Lady of the Rosary, pray for us.

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MARY COMES TO OUR HOME

V: Let us pray well as if our Blessed Lady herself instead of her statue is
visibly present among us.

R: For the love of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, let us pray slowly and from
the heart.

V: And Jesus told them a parable about the necessity for them to pray
always without becoming weary. (Luke 18:1)

R: Lord Jesus, Saviour of the world, “teach us how to pray”. (Luke 11:1)

V: And Jesus answered them, “Therefore I tell you, all that you ask for in
prayer, believe that you will receive it and it shall be yours. When you
stand to pray, forgive anyone against whom you have a grievance, so
that your heavenly Father may, in turn, forgive you your
transgressions. (Mark 11:24-25)

R: We humbly ask all the Holy Angels and Saints to join us now in
prayer.

WELCOME TO MARY

V: The Mother of Jesus has come to this home. Let us give her a warm
welcome.

R: “Hail Mary, full of grace! The Lord Jesus is with you”. (Luke 1:28)

V: Mary always greets God’s children with words of love. Listen!

R: Mary entered the house and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard
Mary’s greeting, the child leapt in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled
with the Holy Spirit. (Luke 1:40-41)

V: How wonderful that the mother of the Lord Jesus has come to this
home. Let us humbly say to Mary:

R: “And how does this happen to me that the mother of my Lord should
come to me”? (Luke 1:43)
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V: There can be but one reason for Mary’s visit.

R: His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you". (John
2:5)

V: Is this not the way the most obedient Virgin Mary beloved daughter of
our Heavenly Father, always speak? How did she answer God’s
messenger, Gabriel? Listen!

R: Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to

me according to your Word.” (Luke 1:38)

V: Blessed is Mary who believed that what was spoken to her by the Lord
would be fulfilled. (Luke 1:45)

R: And blessed are those who love and honour the Mother of Jesus
Christ, our Lord and Saviour, Mary, the Immaculate Virgin of
Nazareth.

AND MARY SAID

V: My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God

my Saviour (Luke 1:46-47)

R: O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee!

V: For he has looked with favour on his lowly servant. From this day all
generations will call me blessed (Luke 1:48)

R: O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee!

V: The Almighty has done great things for me, and Holy is his name
(Luke 1:49)

R: O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee!

V: He has mercy on those who fear him in every generation. (Luke 1:50)
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R: O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee!

V: He has shown the strength of his arm; he has scattered the proud in
their conceit. (Luke 1:51)

R: O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee!

V: He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, and lifted up the
lowly (Luke 1:52)
R: O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee!

V: He has filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away
empty. (Luke 1:53)

R: O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee!

V: He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy, (Luke

1:54)

R: O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee!

V: According to the promise he made to our ancestors, to Abraham and to

his descendants forever.” (Luke 1:55)

R: O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee!

V: Mary stayed with her some three months and then went home. (Luke
1:56)

THE HOLY ROSARY IS NOW PRAYED

(PLEASE KNEEL)

“One day, through the Rosary and the Scapular, Our

Lady will save the world.” ~Saint Dominic
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FAREWELL PRAYERS

FAMILY: O beloved Mother, the time has come, for your departure from our
home, your home also during your stay with us. Our lips cannot
express the joy overflowing in our hearts. Inspired by your love
Mother, you desired to be with us, even for only a while. Thank you,
Mother. Thank you. Come back some other day. We will wait for
you with profound ardour. Upon your departure, take with you our
hearts. Never allow us to forget nor stray away from your care now
and forever. Amen.

MARY’S FAREWELL
V: “Anyone who does not know the Gospel does not know Christ”. (St.
Jerome)

R: “Mary treasured all these things and pondered them in her heart”
(Luke 2:19)

V: "In those days Jesus departed to the mountain to pray, and he spent the
night in prayer to God”. (Luke 6:12)

R: Come, Holy Spirit, for love of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, teach us how
to pray!

V: “Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who
curse you, pray for those who mistreat you, do to others as you would
have them do to you. (Luke 6:27-28, 31)

R: Come, Holy Spirit, for love of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, teach us how
to love!

V: “Whatever home you enter, first say, Peace be to this home! And if a
son of peace is there, your peace will rest upon him”. (Luke 10:5-6)

R: Come, Holy Spirit, for love of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, fill this home
with peace!

V: But the tax collector stood off at a distance and would not even raise
his eyes to heaven but beat his breast and prayed, ‘O God, be merciful
to me a sinner.’ I tell you; this man went home justified rather than
the other. (Lk18:13-14)

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R: Come, Holy Spirit, for love of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, be merciful to
me, a sinner!

V: “Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after me, cannot be
my disciple”. (Luke 14:27)

R: Come, Holy Spirit, for love of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, give us the
strength to bear our cross!

V: "Then he withdrew from them, about a stone's throw away, and knelt
down and prayed." "Father,' he said, 'if you are willing, take this cup
away from me. Nevertheless, let your will be done, not mine.'" "Then
an angel appeared to him, coming from heaven to give him strength.
In his anguish he prayed even more earnestly, and his sweat fell to the
ground like great drops of blood." (Luke 22:41-44)

R: Come, Holy Spirit, for love of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, may the
Fathers’ will be done perfectly in all souls!

V: Standing near the cross of Jesus were his mother, and his mother’s
sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus
saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing beside her, he
said to his mother, “Woman, here is your son.” Then he said to the
disciple, “Here is your mother.” And from that hour the disciple took
her into his own home. (John 19:25-27)
(Please kneel)
TO JESUS THROUGH MARY

V: “If we wish to go to God, seeking union with Him, we must use the
same means he used to come down to us to be made man and to impart
His grace to us. That means was a complete dependence on Mary his
Mother, which is true devotion to her. (Secret of Mary, (St. Louis Marie de
Montfort)
R: Lord Jesus crucified, we thank You and love You: For not only did
You give us Yourself on the cross. But You also gave us Your Mother
Mary. Following the example of your beloved disciple John, we have
welcomed Your Mother into our home. Please, dearest Mary, make
our hearts burn with love for the Blessed Trinity; the Father, Son, and
the Holy Spirit. Teach us to look upon Jesus, whom we have pierced
by our sins.
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 We will say like Thomas the Apostle, My God and my all!” Three
times Jesus asked Peter the Apostle; “Do you love Me”? With you
Mary and Joseph, with Saint Michael the Archangel and all the Holy
Angels; with Saints Peter and Paul and all the Saints, we ardently
desire to shout our answer, “Yes, Lord Jesus, we do love you!” Make
our love grow greater day by day”.

V: “And inspired by the spirit, Simeon came into the temple… He

blessed Mary and Joseph and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this
child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign
that will be contradicted! (and you yourself a sword will pierce) so
that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.” (Luke 2:27, 34-
35)

ALL: O sorrowful Immaculate Heart of Mary, sweetest gift of Jesus to all

men, we have welcomed you as our Mother and Queen. All that is
ours now and forever, we consecrate to you; so that you might present
this treasure in our name, to your beloved Son Jesus, our Lord and
Saviour. May He offer it to His Heavenly Father. O Mother Mary,
guard and protect us. Guide and inspire us. Pray for us and love us
always, as most beloved children of our Heavenly Father. Come, Holy
Spirit, make us true children of God, loving brothers and sisters of
Jesus, through the sorrowful Immaculate Heart of Mary! Come, Lord
Jesus, Come!
THE PRAYERS OF THE HOLY ROSARY
THE APOSTLES’ CREED
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, I believe in
Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, (all bow) who was conceived by the
power of 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 thence He shall 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.

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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 those who trespass against
us; and lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. Amen.

THE 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.

THE GLORY BE (DOXOLOGY)

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the
beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

FATIMA PRAYER
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to
Heaven, especially those who are most in need of Thy mercy.

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THE JOYFUL MYSTERIES (Monday & Saturday)
First Joyful Mystery: The Annunciation
The Angel Gabriel said to Mary, “Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you.
Blessed are you among women…You shall conceive and bear a son, and you
shall call his name Jesus… Mary answered, And Mary said, “Behold, I am the
servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.” (Luke 1:28, 31-
38)
Altogether:
We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honour of Thy Incarnation and we
ask of Thee, through this mystery and through the intercession of Thy most
holy Mother, a profound humility.

Second Joyful Mystery: The Visitation

"When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the child leaped in her womb. And
Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and exclaimed with a loud cry,
“Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And
why has this happened to me, that the mother of my Lord comes to me? For as
soon as I heard the sound of your greeting, the child in my womb leaped for
joy." (Luke 1:41-44)

Altogether:
We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honour of the Visitation of Thy
holy Mother to her cousin saint Elizabeth and we ask of Thee through this
mystery and through Mary’s intercession, a perfect charity towards our
neighbour.

Third Joyful Mystery: The Nativity

And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave
birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth and laid him in a
manger, because there was no place for them in the inn (Luke 2,6-7)
Altogether:
We offer Thee, O Child Jesus, this decade in honour of Thy Blessed Nativity,
and we ask of Thee through this mystery and through the intercession of Thy

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Blessed Mother, detachment from things of this world, love of poverty and
love of the poor.

Fourth Joyful Mystery - The Presentation in the Temple

When the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they
brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord.... Then Simeon
blessed them and said to his mother, Mary, “This child is destined for the
falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be opposed so
that the inner thoughts of many will be revealed – and a sword will pierce your
own soul too.” (Luke 2:22, 34, 35)

Altogether:
We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honour of Thy Presentation in the
temple by the hands of Mary, and we ask of Thee, through this mystery and
through the intercession of Thy Blessed Mother, the gift of wisdom and purity
of heart and body.

Fifth Joyful Mystery - The finding of Jesus in the Temple

After three days they found him in the temple sitting among the teachers,
listening to them and asking them questions. Then he went down with them
and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them. (Luke 2:46,51)

Altogether:
We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honour of Thy Finding in the
Temple among the learned men by our Lady, after she had lost Thee, and we
ask Thee, through this mystery and through the intercession of Thy Blessed
Mother, to convert us and help us amend our lives, and also to convert all
sinners, heretics, schismatics and idolaters.
THE LUMINOUS MYSTERIES (Thursday)
First Luminous Mystery – The Baptism of Jesus in the river Jordan
And when Jesus had been baptized, just as he came up from the water
suddenly the heavens were opened to him and he saw the Spirit of God
descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from Heaven said,

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"This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased." (Matthew.3:16-
17)

Altogether:
We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honour of Thy Baptism at the
river Jordan, and we ask of Thee through this mystery and through the
intercession of Thy Blessed Mother, the grace to live out our Baptismal
promises; to reject Satan and his wicked ways.

Second Luminous Mystery – The wedding feast at Cana

On the third day, there was a wedding in Cana in Galilee, and the mother of
Jesus was there... When the wine ran short Mary said to Him, "They have no
wine." Jesus said to her, "Woman, how does your concern affect me? My hour
has not yet come." His mother told the servers, "Do whatever He tells you."
(John 2:1-11)

Altogether:
We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honour of Thy self-manifestation
at the wedding feast at Cana, and we ask of Thee, through this mystery and
through the intercession of Thy Blessed Mother, to be open to the power of
Thy grace to change our hearts and lives.

Third Luminous Mystery – The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God

After John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the good news of
God and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come
near; repent, and believe in the good news”. (Mark.1:14-15)
Altogether:
We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honour of Thy preaching the
coming of the Kingdom of God, and calling the crowds to conversion, and we
ask of Thee through this mystery, and through the intercession of Thy Blessed
Mother, to fill us with the desire for ongoing conversion particularly through
the Sacrament of Reconciliation entrusted to the Church.

Fourth Luminous Mystery – The Transfiguration

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Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter, James, and his brother John, and led
them up a high mountain, by themselves. And he was transfigured before
them, and his face shone like the sun and his clothes became dazzling white.
(Matthew 17:1-2)

Altogether:
We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honour of Thy Transfiguration at
Mount Tabor, and we ask of Thee through this mystery, and through the
intercession of Thy Blessed Mother, for an increase of our desire for holiness.

Fifth Luminous Mystery – The institution of the Eucharist

When the hour came, he took his place at the table, and the apostles with him.
Then he took a loaf of bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and
gave it to them saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in
remembrance of me." And he did the same with the cup after supper, saying,
“This cup is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood. (Luke 22:14,
19,20)

Altogether:
We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honour of offering Thy body and
blood, as food under the signs of bread and wine, and we ask of Thee through
this mystery, and through the intercession of Thy Blessed Mother, the grace to
receive Thee worthily in Holy Communion.

THE SORROWFUL MYSTERIES (Tuesday & Friday)

First Sorrowful Mystery – The agony of Jesus in the garden of
Gethsemane
“Father, if you are willing, take this cup away from me; still, not my will but
yours be done. He was in such agony and he prayed so fervently that his sweat
became like drops of blood falling on the ground. (Luke 22:42, 44)

Altogether:
We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honour of Thy mortal agony in the
Garden of Olives, and we ask of Thee, through this mystery and through the
intercession of Thy Blessed Mother, perfect sorrow for our sins and the virtue
of perfect obedience to Thy holy will.

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Second Sorrowful Mystery – The scourging of Jesus at the pillar
Then Pilate released Barabbas to them, but after he had Jesus scourged, he
handed him over to be crucified. (Matthew 27:26)

Altogether:
We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honour of Thy bloody scourging,
and we ask of Thee, through this mystery and through the intercession of Thy
Blessed Mother, the grace to mortify our senses perfectly.

Third Sorrowful Mystery – The crowning with thorns

Weaving a crown out of thorns, they placed it on his head and a reed in his
right hand. And kneeling before him, they mocked him, saying, “Hail, King of
the Jews!” They spat upon him and took the reed and kept striking him on the
head. (Matthew 27: 29-30)

Altogether:
We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honour of Thy cruel crowning
with thorns, and we ask of Thee through this mystery and through the
intercession of Thy Blessed Mother, a great contempt of the world.
Fourth Sorrowful Mystery – The carrying of the cross
"And bearing his own cross, he went forth to that place, which is called
Calvary, but in Hebrew Golgotha." (John19:17)

Altogether:
We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honour of Thy carrying Thy cross
and we ask of Thee, through this mystery and through the intercession of Thy
Blessed Mother, to give us great patience in carrying our cross in Thy
footsteps every day of our life.

Fifth Sorrowful Mystery – The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus

“When they reached the place called The Skull, there they crucified him and
the two criminals, one on his right, the other on his left”…..It was now about
noon and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon
because of an eclipse of the sun. Then the veil of the temple was torn down the

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middle. Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commend
my spirit”; and when he had said this, he breathed his last. (Luke 23; 44-46)

Altogether:
We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honour of Thy crucifixion and
death on Mount Calvary, and we ask of Thee, through this mystery and
through the intercession of Thy Blessed Mother, a great horror of sin, a love of
the Cross and the grace of a holy death for us and for those who are now in
their last agony.

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THE GLORIOUS MYSTERIES (Wednesday and Sunday)
First Glorious Mystery – The Resurrection
On entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed
in a white robe, and they were utterly amazed. He said to them, “Do not be
amazed! You seek Jesus of Nazareth, the crucified. He has been raised; he is
not here. Behold, the place where they laid him. (Mark 16: 4-6)

Altogether:
We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honour of Thy triumphant
Resurrection and we ask of Thee, through this mystery and through the
intercession of Thy Blessed Mother, a lively faith.

Second Glorious Mystery – The Ascension

The Lord Jesus, after he spoke to them, was taken up into heaven and took his
seat at the right hand of God. (Mark 16:19)

Altogether:
We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honour of Thy glorious
Ascension, and we ask of Thee, through this mystery and through the
intercession of Thy Blessed Mother, a firm hope and a great longing for
heaven.

Third Glorious Mystery – The descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles
And suddenly from heaven, there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind
and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of
fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each one of them. All of
them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as
the Spirit gave them ability. (Acts 2:2-4)

Altogether:
We offer Thee, O Holy Spirit, this decade in honour of the mystery of
Pentecost, and we ask of Thee, through this mystery and through the
intercession of Mary, Thy most faithful Spouse, Thy holy wisdom so that we
may know, really love and practice Thy truth, and make all others share in it.
Fourth Glorious Mystery – The Assumption of the Blessed Mother into
Heaven
Arise, my beloved, my beautiful one and come! You are all beautiful, my
beloved, and there is no blemish in you. (Song of Songs 2:10; 4:7) “You are

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the glory of Jerusalem! You are the great pride of Israel! You are the great
boast of our nation! (Judith 15:9)

Altogether:
We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honour of Thy Blessed Mother’s
Assumption into Heaven, body and soul and we ask of Thee through this
mystery and through Mary’s intercession, the gift of true devotion to her to
help us live and die holily.

Fifth Glorious Mystery – The Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary as

Queen of Heaven and earth
A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon
under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars (Rev. 12:1)

Altogether:
We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honour of the glorious crowning
of Thy Blessed Mother in Heaven, and we ask of Thee through this mystery
and through her intercession, the grace of perseverance and increase of virtue
until the very moment of death and after that the eternal crown that is prepared
for us. We ask the same grace for all the just and for all our benefactors.

HAIL HOLY QUEEN

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 towards us; and after this, our exile, show unto
us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin
Mary!
V: Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
R: That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
V: Let us pray:
O God, whose only begotten Son, by His life, death and resurrection, has
purchased for us the rewards of eternal life, grant we beseech Thee, that
meditating upon these mysteries in the most Holy Rosary of the Blessed
Virgin Mary, we may both - imitate what they contain, and obtain what they
promise, through Christ our Lord. Amen
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THE LITANY OF LORETO

Lord, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us.

Christ, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, 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 Spirit, Have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God Have mercy on us.
R: Pray for us

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Holy Mary, Mother of the Church,
Holy Mother of God, Virgin most prudent,
Holy Virgin of virgins, Virgin most venerable,
Mother of Christ, Virgin most renowned,
Mother of mercy, Virgin most powerful,
Mother of divine grace, Virgin most merciful,
Mother of hope, Virgin most faithful,
Mother most pure, Mirror of justice,
Mother most chaste, Seat of wisdom,
Mother undefiled, Cause of our joy,
Mother most amiable, Spiritual vessel,
Mother most admirable, Vessel of honour,
Mother of good counsel, Singular vessel of devotion,
Mother of our Creator, Mystical Rose,
Mother of our Saviour, Tower of David,
Tower of Ivory, Queen of the most holy Rosary,
House of Gold, Queen of families,
Ark of the Covenant, Queen of peace,
Gate of heaven,
Morning star,
Health of the sick,
Refuge of sinners,
Solace of migrants,
Comforter of the afflicted,
Help of Christians,
Queen of Angels,
Queen of Patriarchs,
Queen of Prophets,
Queen of Apostles,
Queen of Martyrs,
Queen of Confessors,
Queen of Virgins,
Queen of all Saints,
Queen conceived without original sin,
Queen assumed into heaven,

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Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
Have mercy on us.

ALL: We fly to thy patronage, O holy Mother of God; despise not our petitions
in our necessities, but ever deliver us from all dangers, O glorious and
blessed Virgin.
V: Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
R: That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

V: Let us pray:
ALL: Defend, we beseech thee, O Lord, through the intercession of the blessed
Mary ever Virgin, this thy family from all adversity; and being prostrate
before Thee with all our hearts mercifully protect us from the snares of
the enemy through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayers for the intentions of the Holy Father: One Our Father, Hail Mary, and
Glory be.

(ALL STAND)
V: Let us pray:
ALL: Dearest Mother Mary, most beautiful Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ,
we humbly beg you, stay with us now, today, tomorrow and forever.
This home is yours. Teach us how to be true and faithful children of God; to obey
humbly our Heavenly Father, to love Jesus more than all other creatures, to
respect our bodies as true temples of the Holy Spirit.
Teach us how to pray always. Teach us how to accept suffering as the royal road
to heaven. Help us carry our cross to Calvary as Jesus did. Show us how to love
one another as Jesus commanded.
Fill our hearts with purity and modesty. Fill our minds with holy thoughts
especially the word of God found in the Gospels.

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Send holy angels to watch over us, to protect us from the hatred of the evil one.
Send the saints to inspire us, to do all for the greater honour and glory of God.
Pray to the Blessed Trinity; Father, Son and Holy Spirit that we might become
holy and pleasing in their sight. Amen.

THE MEMORARAE
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone
who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left
unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my
Mother; to thee I come, before thee, I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of
the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer
me. Amen.

PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH by Pope Leo XIII

To you, O blessed Joseph,
do we come in our tribulation,
and having implored the help of your most holy Spouse,
we confidently invoke your patronage also.
Through that charity which bound you
to the Immaculate Virgin Mother of God
and through the paternal love
with which you embraced the Child Jesus,
we humbly beg you graciously to regard the inheritance
which Jesus Christ has purchased by his Blood,
and with your power and strength to aid us in our necessities.
O most watchful guardian of the Holy Family,
defend the chosen children of Jesus Christ;
O most loving father, ward off from us
every contagion of error and corrupting influence;
O our most mighty protector, be kind to us
and from heaven assist us in our struggle
with the power of darkness.
As once you rescued the Child Jesus from deadly peril,
so now protect God's Holy Church
from the snares of the enemy and from all adversity;
shield, too, each one of us by your constant protection,
so that, supported by your example and your aid,

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we may be able to live piously, to die in holiness,
and to obtain eternal happiness in heaven. Amen

PRAYER TO ST. MICHAEL, THE ARCHANGEL

St. Michael the Archangel defend us in the day of battle. Be our safeguard
against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we
humbly pray and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God,
cast into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl through the world, seeking
the ruin of souls. Amen.

CONCLUDING PRAYER

V: May the divine assistance remain always with us.

R: Amen.

V: May the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in
peace.
R: Amen.

ALL: Holy Virgin, with thy loving Child, thy blessing give to us this day/night.
† In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

(Conclude with a hymn)

“Give me an army saying the Rosary and I will

conquer the world.”
~Pope Blessed Pius IX

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GENERAL INTERCESSIONS

With a firm confidence in the merits of our Lord Jesus and through the powerful
intercession of Mother Mary we lift our intentions ….

Response: Lord, hear our prayer

For our Holy Father Pope (_____), Bishop (___) and all Bishops, priests and
religious: that they may lead us to a deeper faith in God and a stronger love for
others, we pray to the Lord...

For all rulers, leaders of government and lawmakers that they may be effective in
achieving peace and eliminating poverty, we pray to the Lord...

Lord, you have given us the Holy Family of Nazareth as the model for all
families. We pray that families may continue to give, be able to forgive, and find
happiness deepen with the passing of each day and may families be intensely
Eucharist centred; we pray to the Lord...

Lord, may our young people be concerned with remaining blameless in your
sight and may they generously follow your call; we pray to the Lord...

For doctors, nurses, all professionals and family members who care for the sick
and dying: that they will be given the grace to love those under their care with the
love of Christ, and see themselves as Apostles of Life; we pray to the Lord…

For the sick, the poor, the persecuted and abandoned ones, that they may be
consoled by our mother’s powerful protection; we pray to the Lord…

For those in financial distress, the unemployed, runaways and those in prison:
that they may be strengthened by God’s help and aided by their friends, we pray
to the Lord...

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For all young, single people who look forward to a vocation full of life and full
of love, we pray to the Lord...

Lord Jesus, in your kindness, move the hearts of those who can support the
Legion, so that, by doing so they can help your Church. Help them in their
spiritual and temporal needs, and grant them at the end of their life everlasting
happiness, we pray to the Lord…

For the souls of our beloved dead relatives, friends, legionaries, auxiliaries and
all the souls of the faithful departed, that Jesus may lead them into the glory of
His kingdom, we pray to the Lord…

We pray that this visitation of Our Blessed Mother, kindle and foster in us, true
devotion to her and draw us closer to Jesus, we pray to the Lord…

Let us turn to Our Lady, Mary, Mother of God and Mother of us all, to intercede
for us and for all those who need our prayers and God’s blessings as we pray,
Hail Mary, full of grace….

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PRAYERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS

THE ANGELUS
V: The Angel of the Lord declared to Mary:
R: And she conceived of the Holy Spirit. Hail Mary....

V: Behold the handmaid of the Lord:

R: Be it done unto me according to Thy word. Hail Mary...

V: And the Word was made Flesh:

R: And dwelt among us. Hail Mary...

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 Thee, O Lord, Thy grace into our hearts; that
we, to whom the incarnation of Christ, Thy Son, was made known by the
message of an angel, may by His Passion and Cross be brought to the glory of
His Resurrection, through the same Christ Our Lord. Amen.

REGINA COELI (Easter week)

V: Queen of Heaven, rejoice, Alleluia.
R: For He whom you did merit to bear, Alleluia.

V: Has risen as He said, Alleluia.

R: Prayer for us to God, Alleluia.
V: Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary! Alleluia.
R: For our Lord is truly risen indeed. Alleluia.

Let us pray: O God, who by the Resurrection of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ,
granted joy to the whole world, grant, we beseech you, that through the
intercession of the Virgin Mary, his mother, we may enjoy the happiness of
eternal life, through the same Christ Our Lord. Amen.
PRAYER FOR PRIESTS by St. Therese of Lisieux
O Jesus, eternal Priest, keep all priests within the shelter of Your Sacred Heart
where none may touch them. Keep unstained their anointed hands which daily
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touch Your Sacred Body. Keep unsullied their lips, daily purpled with Your
Precious Blood. Keep pure and unearthly their hearts, sealed with the sublime
mark of the priesthood. Let Your holy love surround them and shield them from
the world’s contagion. Bless their labour with abundant fruit and may those to
whom they minister be their joy and consolation here and in heaven their
beautiful and everlasting crown. Amen

PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS by Pope Francis

Lord of the harvest; bless young people with the gift of courage to respond to
your call. Open their hearts to great ideals, to great things. Inspire all your
disciples to mutual love and giving—for vocations blossom in the good soil of
faithful people. Instil those in religious life, parish ministries, and families with
the confidence and grace to invite others to embrace the bold and noble path of a
life consecrated to you. Unite us to Jesus through prayer and sacrament, so that
we may cooperate with you in building your reign of mercy and truth, of justice
and peace. Amen

PRAYER FOR MOTHERHOOD

Mother of Christ, you were graced by God with the privilege of bearing our
Divine Saviour. You experienced the joys and challenges of being a parent. Your
life was blessed with seeing Jesus grow from infancy and childhood, into his
adult years of teaching a ministry. With St. Joseph, you created a home for your
family to love and share together. Please intercede before the God of all life, that
(here mention names) may conceive a baby and raise healthy children, with
whom they can share the Lord’s good gifts. May their children honour them and
You by lives of virtue and caring for others. May their home be holy, and their
family be blessed with health, happiness and abiding love. Amen.
PRAYER FOR PEACE IN THE WORLD by St. John XXIII
Lord Jesus Christ, who are called the Prince of Peace, who are yourself our peace
and reconciliation, who so often said, “Peace to you,” grant us peace. Make all
men and women witnesses of truth, justice, and brotherly love. Banish from their
hearts whatever might endanger peace. Enlighten our rulers that they may
guarantee and defend the great gift of peace. May all people of the earth become
as brothers and sisters. May longed-for peace blossom forth and reign always
over us all. Amen.

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PRAYER FOR GRANDPARENTS by Pope Benedict XVI
Lord Jesus, born of the Virgin Mary, daughter of Saints Joachim and Anne, look
with love on grandparents the world over. Protect and support them! As they
grow older, may they continue to be for their families’ strong pillars of Gospel
faith, guardians of noble ideals and living treasuries of sound religious traditions.
Lord Jesus, help families and society to value the presence and roles of
grandparents. Mary, Mother of all the living, keep grandparents constantly in
your care, accompany them on their earthly pilgrimage, and by your prayers,
grant that all families may one day be reunited in our heavenly homeland, where
you await all humanity for the great embrace of life without end. Amen!

PRAYER FOR THE SICK

Dear Jesus, Divine Physician and Healer of the sick, we turn to you in this time
of illness. O dearest comforter of the troubled, alleviate our worry and sorrow
with your gentle love and grant us the grace and strength to accept this burden.
Dear God, we place our worries in your hands. We place our sick under your
care and humbly ask that you restore your servant to health again. Above all,
grant us the grace to acknowledge your will and to know that whatever you do,
you do for the love of us. Amen.
PRAYER FOR A BIRTHDAY CELEBRANT
God our Father, the birth of your Son Jesus Christ brought great joy to Mary and
Joseph. We give thanks to You for (name) whose birthday we celebrate today.
May he/she ever grow in your faith, hope, and love. We ask this in the name of
our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen

PRAYER FOR SAFE DELIVERY OF CHILD

O Virgin Mother of God, favourite daughter of the human race, behold me,
unworthy though I be, and see that I too am about to become a mother. Assist
me, dear Mother, in honour of your Virginal maternity to bear the pains of
childbirth courageously and give me strength, physical and moral. Avert from
me any unforeseen or unnatural circumstances and grant me the privilege of
bearing a normal, healthy child. I come to you, dear Lady, in these hours of my
expectancy with confidence and love. Hear my prayers, O Immaculate Mother,
and accept as your own the precious treasure God is about to entrust to me. I
offer to you and your Divine Son the body, soul and the entire life of my child.
Help me to be a good mother in word and deed that the little one may learn at an

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early age, of your greatness, and form the desire to imitate your virtues for the
love of your Divine Child Jesus. Amen.

CHILDREN’S PRAYER FOR THEIR PARENTS

Dear Lord! Fill (my / our) parents with Your choicest blessings: enrich their souls
with Your Holy grace; grant that they may faithfully and constantly guard that
likeness of Your union with Your Church, which You did imprint upon them on
their wedding day. Fill them with Your spirit of holy fear, which is the
beginning of wisdom; inspire them to impart it to their children. May they ever
walk in the way of Your commandments and may (I / we) their (child / children)
be their joy here on earth and their crown of glory in heaven. Finally, Lord God,
grant, that both (my / our) father and mother may attain to extreme old age and
enjoy continuous health in mind and body. May they give You abundant thanks
because You have bestowed upon them the great gift of parenthood. Amen.
PARENTS’ PRAYER FOR THEIR CHILDREN
O Lord, omnipotent Father, we give you thanks for having given us children.
They are our joy, and we accept with serenity the worries, fears and labour which
bring us pain. Help us to love them sincerely. Through us you gave life to them;
from eternity you knew them and loved them. Give us the wisdom to guide them,
patience to teach them, vigilance to accustom them to the good through our
example. Support our love so that we may receive them back when they have
strayed and make them good. It is often so difficult to understand them, to be as
they would want us to be, to help them go on their way. Grant that they may
always see our home as a haven in their time of need. Teach us and help us, O
good Father, through the merits of Jesus, your Son and our Lord. Amen.

PRAYER BEFORE STUDIES by St. Thomas Aquinas

Creator of all things, true Source of light and wisdom, lofty origin of all being,
graciously let a ray of your brilliance penetrate into the darkness of my
understanding and take from me the double darkness in which I have been born,
an obscurity of both sin and ignorance. Give me a sharp sense of understanding, a
retentive memory, and the ability to grasp things correctly and fundamentally.
Grant me the talent of being exact in my explanations, and the ability to express
myself with thoroughness and charm. Point out the beginning, direct the
progress, and help in completion; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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PRAYER AFTER STUDIES
Thank You, O Lord, for opening my eyes to the light of Your wisdom. You have
gladdened my heart with the knowledge of truth. Help me, O Lord, to always do
Your will. Bless my soul and body, my words and deeds. Enable me to grow in
grace, virtue and good habits, that Your name may be glorified now and forever.
Amen. Mary, seat of wisdom, pray for us.

STUDENTS’ PRAYER BEFORE EXAMINATIONS

My Jesus, who listened so attentively in the temple, humbly asked them
questions and aroused their admiration by Your prudent answers, grant me the
light to seek out and remember the important material of the subjects I am
studying for Your greater honour and glory. The success of my examination
means so much for the realization of my vocational goal which is so dear to Your
heart. If I have been lacking in zeal and conscientiousness in my studies, may
the results of my examination be my punishment. If You think me worthy of the
success, I desire I promise to accept it humbly, realizing that I am unworthy of
Your special favour. Grant success, dear Jesus, also to my fellow students that
we may give glory to God by the faithful use of our talents. Grant, finally, that
the efforts of our teachers were not in vain. Amen.

PRAYER FOR THE YOUTH

O Jesus, divine adolescent of Nazareth, watch over all the youth of this world.
Help them to grow in generosity and courage, purity and love towards God and
others, so that, they may truly become brothers and sisters. Amen

PRAYER OF THE YOUTH

Lord Jesus, you always showed great love for the young and the Gospels are
filled with incidents about the young children in general and the centurion’s
servant, the rich young man and Jairus’ daughter. Please pour down your grace
to help me in my growing and formative years. Enable me to take advantage of
all the good things while avoiding the many pitfalls of this age. Grant that I may
follow the example of youthful Saints in remaining devoted to you. At the same
time, let me grow in the adult that you want me to be, so that I may carry out my

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vocation in life for the good of myself and others as well as for your honour and
glory.

NOVENA FOR THE DEAD

1. Make the sign of the cross
2. Say the Opening prayer of the day
3. Pray the Intercessions
4. Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory be
5. Conclude with Sign of the Cross
First Day:
V: Lord our God, receive our supplications, prayers and mortifications and
sighs in suffrage for the holy souls for whom we make this novena; and we
pray that by the motherly love bestowed on you by your most holy Mother,
when she followed you on the way of sorrow up to Mount Calvary, and
grant what we ask of you in this novena for your greater honour and glory.
R: Amen.

V: Jesus, through your blood on the cross,

R: Have mercy on the soul of ….

V: Jesus, through the blow you received on your sacred face,

R: Have mercy on the soul of ….

V: Jesus, through the cruel scourging you endured,

R: Have mercy on the soul of ….

V: Jesus, through the crown of thorns that pierced your head,

R: Have mercy on the soul of ….

V: Jesus, through your carrying of the cross,

R: Have mercy on the soul of ….

V: Jesus, through your face covered with blood which you allowed to be
imprinted on the veil of Veronica,
R: Have mercy on the soul of ….

V: Jesus, through your garments which were cruelly removed from your
wounded body,
R: Have mercy on the soul of ….

V: Jesus, through your holy body nailed on the cross,

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R: Have mercy on the soul of ….

V: Jesus, through your side pierced with a lance and from which flowed blood
and water.
R: Have mercy on the soul of ….

Second Day
V: Merciful God, we beseech you, by the pain which your Holy Mother saw
you suffer and agonise on the cross, that the holy souls in purgatory be freed
from those pains; especially for the soul of ____, for whom we are praying
and offering in This novena. Bring those who are submerged in their sins to
a true knowledge of their guilt and grant what we ask of you in this novena,
for your greater honour and glory.
R: Amen.

Third Day
V: Almighty Father, to whom nobody asks without the hope of receiving, by
the intercession of St. Joseph and the Blessed Virgin Mary, enable the
suffering souls in purgatory to be able to leave that place, especially for the
soul of ____________. We ask this through Christ, our Lord.
R: Amen.
Fourth Day
V: Gracious God, through whose mercy the saints rest in glory, we beg you to
set free those blessed souls in purgatory, especially for the soul of
__________, for whom we are praying in this novena. May you radiate
your compassion and love to them so they may enter into your Kingdom.
We ask this through Christ, our Lord.
R: Amen.

Fifth Day
V: Sovereign Lord, in whom it is proper to be merciful, through the
intercession of St. Michael, the archangel, and by the sorrow of your
Blessed Mother who suffered when the soldier pierced your side with a
lance, have mercy on the soul of __________ for whom we are offering this
novena and bring him/her to your eternal rest in heaven, for the better glory
and honour of your name.
R: Amen.

Sixth Day
V: Lord Jesus Christ, incline your ears to our petitions. Have mercy on the
souls in purgatory, especially for the soul of_______ for whom we make

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 this novena. We humbly ask you to set them free and bring them to the
happiness in heaven, for the greater glory and honour of your name.
R: Amen.

Seventh Day
V: Lord of mercy, hear our prayer. May our brother/sister ______, whom you
called your son/daughter on earth, enter into the Kingdom of peace and
light, where your saints live in glory. We ask this through our Lord, Jesus
Christ, who lives and reigns with you and Holy Spirit, one God forever and
ever.
R: Amen.

Eight Day
V: Creator and Redeemer of all mankind, through the infinite merits of
passion, death and resurrection, we beg you to shower the immense
treasures of your clemency on those blessed souls, especially for the
eternal repose of the soul of _____. Bring those who are in sin to true
knowledge and repentance and grant what we ask for in this novena,
through Christ, our Lord.
R: Amen.

Ninth Day
V: Lord God, you are the glory of the believers and the life of the just. Your
Son redeemed us by dying and rising to life again. Our brother/sister
_______ was faithful and believed in the resurrection. Give to him/her the
joys and the blessings of the life to come. We ask this through our Lord
Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God
forever and ever.
R: Amen.

OPENING HYMNS
AS I KNEEL BEFORE YOU
As I kneel before you,
As I bow my head in prayer,
Take this day, make it yours,
And fill me with your love.

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Chorus:
Ave Maria, gratia plena
Dominus tecum, Benedicta tu.

All I have I give you, every dream and wish are yours.
Mother of Christ, Mother of mine, present them to my Lord.

As I kneel before you,

and I see your smiling face,
ev'ry thought, ev'ry word
is lost in your embrace.

DAILY, DAILY SING TO MARY

Daily, daily sing to Mary,
Sing, my soul, her praises due:
All her feasts, her actions honour
With the heart's devotion true.
Lost in wond'ring contemplation,
Be her majesty confessed:
Call her Mother, call her Virgin,
Happy Mother, Virgin blest.

She is mighty to deliver

Call her, trust her lovingly.
When the tempest rages round thee,
she will calm the troubled sea.
Gifts of heaven she has given,
Noble Lady, to our race.
she, the Queen, who decks her subjects
with the light of God's own grace.

HAIL, QUEEN OF HEAVEN

Hail, Queen of heav'n, the ocean star,
Guide of the wand'rer here below!
Thrown on life's surge we claim thy care,
Save us from peril and from woe.
Mother of Christ, Star of the sea,
Pray for the wanderer. Pray for me….2x

O gentle, chaste, and spotless maid,

We sinners make our prayers thro' thee.

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Remind thy Son that He has paid
The price of our iniquity.
Virgin most pure, Star of the sea,
Pray for the sinner. Pray for me….2x

I’LL SING A HYMN TO MARY

I’ll sing a hymn to Mary,
the Mother of my God,
the Virgin of all virgins,
Of David’s royal blood.
Oh teach me, holy Mary,
a loving song to frame,
when wicked men blaspheme thee,
to love and bless Thy name.

Oh Lily of the valley,

Oh mystic rose what tree
Or flower, even the fairest,
Is half so fair as thee?
Oh let me, though so lowly,
Recite my mother’s fame:
When wicked men ......

Oh noble tower of David,

Of gold and ivory,
The ark of god’s own promise,
The gate of heaven to me;
To live, and not to love thee,
would fill my soul with shame:
when wicked men ….

But in the crown of Mary,

there lies a wondrous gem,
as queen of all the angels,
which Mary shares with them;
“no sin hath e’er defiled thee,”
so doth our faith proclaim:
when wicked men ….

MOTHER DEAR, O PRAY FOR ME!

Mother dear, O pray for me!

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Whilst far from heav'n and thee,
I wander in a fragile bark,
O'er life's tempestuous sea.
O Virgin Mother, from thy throne,
So bright in bliss above
Protect thy child and cheer my path
With thy sweet smile of love.

Chorus:
Mother dear, remember me!
And never cease thy care,
'Till in heaven eternally,
Thy love and bliss I share

Mother dear, O pray for me!

Should pleasure’s siren lay
E’en tempt thy child to wander far
From virtue’s path away.
When thorns beset life’s devious way,
And darkling waters flow,
Then Mary, aid thy weeping child,
Thyself a mother show.

MAIDEN MOTHER, MEEK AND MILD

Maiden Mother, meek and mild,
Take, oh take me for thy child.
All my life, oh let it be
my best joy to think of thee.

Chorus:
When my eyes are closed in sleep,
through the night my slumbers keep,
make my latest thought to be,
how to love thy Son and thee.

Teach me, when the sunbeam bright,

calls me with its golden light,
how my waking thoughts may be
turned to Jesus and to thee.

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O COME TO THE THRONE OF GRACE
O come to the throne of grace,
O come to the heart most pure!
To Mary, our hope of life,
In whom salvation is sure.

Chorus:
O Lady of Fatima, hail!
Immaculate Mother of grace;
O, pray for us, help us today,
Thou hope of the human race!

Immaculate Heart! we kneel

To consecrate all to thee:
The present, its pain and joy,
The future, all it may be

The sun at thy royal word

Spun round like a splendid toy;
The rose petals show’ring down
Proclaimed thee cause of our joy

The Rosary, white and gold,

We take from thy Virgin hand;
A pledge of the pow’r of God
To heal and strengthen our land.

O Mother of Sorrows, hail!

We mourn for the evil done;
O soften our selfish hearts,
And lead us back to thy Son.

ON THIS DAY, O BEAUTIFUL MOTHER

Chorus:
On this day, O beautiful Mother,
on this day we give thee our love.
Near thee, Madonna, fondly we hover,
Trusting thy gentle care to prove.

On this day we ask to share,

Dearest Mother, thy sweet care;
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Aid us ere our feet astray
Wander from thy guiding way.

Queen of angels, deign to hear

Lisping children's humble prayer;
Young hearts gain, O Virgin pure,
Sweetly to thyself allure.

Rose of Sharon lovely flow’r, Beauteous bud of Eden’s bow’r;

Cherished lily of the vale,
Virgin Mother, Queen we hail

OUR LADY OF FATIMA

Our Lady of Fatima,
we come on bended knee
To beg your intercession,
for peace and unity.
Dear Mary, won’t you show us,
the right and shining way?
We pledge our love and offer you,
a Rosary each day.

You promised at Fatima

each time that you appeared
To help us if we pray to you,
to banish war and fear.
Dear Lady on first Saturdays,
we ask your guiding hand
for peace and guidance here on earth,
and protection for our land.

O Mother Immaculate,
we come to you today
To honour and beg you:
Teach us how to pray,
For justice and holiness,
to permeate our lands,
and grace from God our Father,
to follow His commands.

O Virgin most holy,

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to you we consecrate
our lives, our possessions,
and this apostolate.
O Queen, of the heavens
invoke your glorious Son
to save us so that all of us
will see His Kingdom come

QUEEN OF THE HOLY ROSARY

O Queen of the Holy Rosary,
O bless us as we pray,
And offer thee our roses
In garlands day by day,
While from our Father's garden,
With loving hearts and bold,
We gather to thine honour
Buds white and red and gold.

O Queen of the Holy Rosary,

Each myst'ry blends with thine
The sacred life of Jesus
In ev'ry step divine.
Thy soul was His fair garden,
Thy virgin breast His throne,
Thy thoughts His faithful mirror,
Reflecting Him alone.

Sweet Lady of the Rosary,

White roses let us bring,
And lay them round thy footstool,
Before our Infant King.
For, resting in thy bosom,
God's Son was fain to be
The child of thy obedience
And spotless purity.

O Queen of the Holy Rosary!

What radiancy of love,
What splendour and what glory
Surround thy court above!
Oh, in thy tender pity
Dear source of love untold,
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Refuse not this our offering,
Our flowers white, red, and gold

DID YOU KNOW THAT...?

hunger is one of the world’s greatest problems?
spiritual starvation is more widespread and more serious than physical hunger?
it afflicts even the richest countries and you can find it on your doorstep?
we who have faith have something very special to share with our neighbour?
working for others can give a new meaning to your life instantly?
Christ expects each and everyone to play some part in His work?
“Go and preach the Gospel to the whole creation” is what He asks of us?

HOW DO I DO THIS? By visiting....
the sick, the lonely, the prisoners, the elderly
in hospitals or in their own homes.
lapsed Catholics who want to return but are
afraid of taking that step.
every home in the parish in the hope of
bringing Christ’s message to everyone.
The LEGION of MARY will help you to…
see Christ in others and to serve Him
there
become a holier person.
work hand in hand with Mary, our mother.
submit yourself to the Holy Spirit.
do great things for God and for the
salvation of souls.

BUT WHY SHOULD I JOIN THE LEGION OF MARY?

To take part in the apostolate, BECAUSE Christ has no …
eyes but yours to look with compassion on the world.
hands but yours to do His work today. WHEN CAN I DO THIS? –
feet but yours to lead men in the way. NOW! If you JOIN the
tongue but yours to tell men how He died LEGION of MARY.
help but yours to bring them to His side

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Christ needs you today to do
his works of mercy
 If you fail to do your part in His
plan, that part of His work will
remain undone!

Conversion Conservation
Can you let this happen?
Are you available to God?
The great gift of freedom says
IT’S YOUR CHOICE!
Consolation

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