December 22, 2024

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Midnight Praises of the Coptic Monks

Mother & Refuge04 mins

I sought after You: from the depths of my heartMy Lord Jesus: help me.Loosen for me: all the bonds of sinMy Lord Jesus Christ: help me. Be a help to me: so that You may save meMy Lord Jesus: help me.May Your goodness: come speedily to meMy Lord Jesus Christ: help me. Overshadow me: with the shadow of Your wingsMy Lord Jesus: help me.In six days You have made: all the creationMy Lord Jesus Christ: help me. Seven times everyday: I will praise Your NameMy Lord Jesus: help me.All the creation: glorifies Your NameMy Lord Jesus Christ: help me. Yours is the Lordship: and the AuthorityMy Lord Jesus: help me.Make haste, O my God: so that You may save meMy Lord Jesus Christ: help me. Every knee: bows down before YouMy Lord Jesus: help me.All the diverse tongues: together bless Your NameMy Lord Jesus Christ: help me. Turn away Your face: from all of my sinsMy Lord Jesus: help me.Blot out, O God: all my iniquitiesMy Lord Jesus Christ: help me. You know my thoughts: and You search my depthsMy Lord Jesus: help me.Create in me: a clean heartMy Lord Jesus Christ: help me. Your Holy Spirit: do not take away from meMy Lord Jesus: help me.Incline Your ears: make haste and hear meMy Lord Jesus Christ: help me. Set before me a law: in the way of Your justiceMy Lord Jesus: help me.Your Kingdom O my God: is an eternal kingdomMy Lord Jesus Christ: help me. You are the Son of God: I believe in YouMy Lord Jesus: help me.You Who carries the sins of the world Have mercy upon meMy Lord Jesus Christ: help me. Forgive me the multitude: of my iniquitiesMy Lord Jesus: help me.All of the souls: together bless Your NameMy Lord Jesus Christ: help me. Have patience with me: do not hasten to destroy meMy Lord Jesus: help me.Early in the morning: I will rise and Bless Your NameMy Lord Jesus Christ: help me. Your yoke is sweet: and Your burden is lightMy Lord Jesus: help me.In the accepted time: hear meMy Lord Jesus Christ: help me. Oh, how beloved: is Your Holy NameMy Lord Jesus: help me.Disperse away from me: all of the devilsMy Lord Jesus Christ: help me. Sow within me: the seed of Your righteousnessMy Lord Jesus: help me.Grant us Your true peace: and forgive us our sinsMy Lord Jesus Christ: help me.

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Unveiling the Divine Encounter: America’s Exclusive Recognized Marian Apparition

Mother & Refuge04 mins

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDbZ5t7p3UE By Aleteia On October 8, 1871, in or around a place called Peshtigo, Wisconsin, several men were setting small fires in the woods. This was a common practice in clearing land for expanding railroads or for expanding farm land. Except, on this particular day, something unexpected happened. A cold front moved into the area creating winds that were close to hurricane force. The winds fanned the flames and the resulting Peshtigo Firestorm still can claim the ignominious title as the “deadliest wildfire” in American history. To this day, no wildfire in the U.S. has ever caused more deaths. It is estimated close to 2,500 people perished in the raging 2,000-degree inferno. But there is an incredible side-bar to this story. Miraculously, there was a small group of people who were not harmed at all and they were right in the middle of the blaze. They were with Adele Brise. Adele Brise was 24 years old when she arrived in Wisconsin with her parents from Belgium in 1855. A devout Catholic, Adele had a great devotion to the Blessed Mother and prayed daily. On Sunday, October 2, 1859, Adele was walking home through the woods when she saw a woman clothed in white standing between a hemlock and a maple tree. The woman was encased in a bright light and had a yellow sash around her waist.  A crown of stars was above her long, blond hair. Adele, filled with fear, began praying and the vision disappeared. She told her mom and dad about it and they told her that maybe it was a soul in need of prayers. The following Sunday, Adele was on her way to Mass with her sister and another woman when she saw the apparition a second time. But her sister and friend, who were walking a bit ahead of her, did not see anything. As Adele returned from Mass, the Lady appeared to her for the third time. Adele, who had confided in her parish priest about the mysterious lady, did as he had told her. She asked the Lady the question, “In the Name of God, who are you and what do you wish of me?” The Lady answered, “I am the Queen of Heaven who prays for the conversion of sinners and I wish you to do the same. You received Holy Communion this morning and that is well. But you must do more. Make a general confession and offer Communion for the conversion of sinners… Gather the children in this wild country and teach them what they should know for salvation.” Read more…

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Seven Thanksgivings for the Seven Sheddings of Our Lord’s Blood

Mother & Refuge07 mins

Against the Seven Deadly SinsI. O Most humble Lord and Master, Jesus Christ, true God and true Man, eternal praise and thanksgiving be to Thee, because in Thy tenderest age, on the eighth day of Thy mortal life, Thou didst vouchsafe to shed Thy precious and innocent Blood for us, and as a true Son of Abraham to bear the pain of circumcision.By this most holy shedding of Thy Blood, I beg of Thee the grace of humility against all pride and wordly vanity.Our Father. . .O Saviour of the world, who by Thy Cross and precious Blood hast redeemed us: save us, and help us, we humbly beseech Thee, O Lord.II. O THOU whose love is like the pelican’s for her young, Jesus Christ, true God and true Man, eternal praise and thanksgiving be to Thee, because in the Garden, out of exceeding anguish of Thy Heart, Thou didst pour forth a bloody sweat, and, wholly resigning Thyself to death, didst offer it to Thy Father.By this most holy shedding of Thy Blood, I ask of Thee the grace of liberality against all covetousness and avarice.Our Father. . .O Saviour of the world, who by Thy Cross and precious Blood hast redeemed us: save us, and help us, we humbly beseech Thee, O Lord.III. O MOST chaste Spouse, Jesus Christ, true God and true Man, eternal praise and thanksgiving be to Thee, because Thou didst suffer Thyself to be mercilessly bound in Pilate’s judgement hall, and Thy virginal flesh to be cruelly scourged and mangled.By this most holy shedding of Thy Blood, I implore Thee the grace of chastity against all sensuality and lust.Our Father. . .O Saviour of the world, who by Thy Cross and precious Blood hast redeemed us: save us, and help us, we humbly beseech Thee, O Lord.IV. O MOST meek Lamb, Jesus Christ, true God and true Man, eternal praise and thanksgiving be to Thee, because Thou didst suffer Thy sacred Head to be crowned with piercing thorns and struck with a hard reed.By this most holy shedding of Thy Blood, I pray Thee for the grace of meekness against all anger and desire of revenge.Our Father. . .O Saviour of the world, who by Thy Cross and precious Blood hast redeemed us: save us, and help us, we humbly beseech Thee, O Lord.V. O MOST sweet Jesus Christ, Pattern of temperance and self-denial, true God and true Man, eternal praise and thanksgiving be to Thee, because Thou didst allow Thy garments to be torn from Thy bleeding body both before and after the carrying of Thy Cross, which opened Thy wounds again, and caused them to bleed afresh.By this most holy shedding of Thy Blood, I beseech of Thee the grace of temperance and abstinence against all greediness and gluttony.Our Father. . .O Saviour of the world, who by Thy Cross and precious Blood hast redeemed us: save us, and help us, we humbly beseech Thee, O Lord.VI. O GOOD and faithful Samaritan, Jesus Christ, true God and true Man, eternal praise and thanksgiving be to Thee, because out of Thy burning love for us Thou didst suffer Thy sacred Hands and Feet to be pierced and nailed to the Cross for our redemption.By this most holy shedding of Thy Blood, I beg of Thee the grace of brotherly love against all envy and jealously.Our Father. . .O Saviour of the world, who by Thy Cross and precious Blood hast redeemed us: save us, and help us, we humbly beseech Thee, O Lord.VII. O Most zealous High-Priest, true God and true Man, eternal praise and thanksgiving be to Thee, because Thou didst suffer Thy sacred side to be pierced, opened, and wounded with a spear.By this most holy shedding of Thy Blood, I earnestly pray Thee for the grace of holy zeal and fervor against all sloth and weariness in Thy service, and in every religous exercise.Our Father. . .O Saviour of the world, who by Thy Cross and precious Blood hast redeemed us: save us, and help us, we humbly beseech Thee, O Lord. Amen.

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Prayer to Bind & Blind Demons

Mother & Refuge01 mins

Most gracious Virgin Mary, thou who wouldst crush the head of the serpent, protect us from the vengeance of the evil one. We offer our prayers, supplications, sufferings and good works to you so that you may purify them, sanctify them and present them to thy Son as a perfect offering. May this offering be given so that the demons that influence us (could influence us or name the person) do not know the source of the expulsion and blindness. Blind them so they know not our good works. Blind them so that they know not on whom to take vengeance. Blind them so that they may receive the just sentence for their works. Cover us with the Precious Blood of thy Son so that we may enjoy the protection which flows from His Passion and Death. We ask this through the same Christ Our Lord. Amen. Source

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How to Pray the Lord’s Prayer in Aramaic?

Mother & Refuge12 mins

The first time you pray this ancient version of a prayer you might have memorized in English, focus on the sound of the words. Leave the busyness of your day and focus on being present with Christ, as you learn a few phrases in the language he spoke throughout his days on earth. Below, you’ll find the Lord’s Prayer in first century Aramaic translated by Rev. William Fulco, SJ. Abun di bashmayya nethqadash shmak. Father in Heaven, hallowed be your name. Tethey malkuthak. Thy / Your kingdom come. Newe tzevyanak aykan di bashmayya af ba’ara. Your will be done on earth as in heaven. Lakhman di sunkanan yamana hav lan yoma dheyn. Give us (this day) our daily bread. Wa-shbuk lan khavine aykana, d’af hanan shbukan l’khayvine. And forgive us our trespasses/ debts, as we forgive our debtors. Ulo ellan lanisyana l’heyn atzeyl lan min beesha. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us /protect us from the evil one. Amin. Amen. Read more…

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A Prayer in Suffering| Your Sorrow Shall Be Turned to Joy

Mother & Refuge01 mins

O LORD JESUS CHRIST, accept my sufferings which I desire to unite with Thine. Sanctify this affliction, so that every pang I feel may purify my soul and bring it nearer to Thee, to be made more one with Thee; grant that I may welcome the sufferings which will make me more like to Thee. O my Lord, stand Thou by me with Thy supporting grace; sanctify each pang, sustain my weakness. And then order for me what Thou pleasest. Come now to my help, O Lord, and so purify my soul that I may be spared the last, the eternal suffering; let me fly to the embrace of Thy love forever. Amen

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Daily Prayer To Become A Saint

Mother & Refuge02 mins

by St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori from ‘The Great Means of Salvation and Perfection’ O my God! reject me not, as I deserve, for I will amend. I know well that so negligent a life as mine cannot satisfy Thee. I know that I have myself, by my lukewarmness, shut the door against the graces which Thou didst desire to bestow upon me. O Lord! do not yet abandon me, continue to be merciful towards me; I will rise from this miserable state. I will for the future be more careful to overcome my passions, to follow Thy inspirations, and never will I through slothfulness omit my duties, but I will fulfil them with greater diligence. In short, I will, from this time forward, do all I can to please Thee, and I will neglect nothing which I may know to be pleasing to Thee. Since thou, O my Jesus! hast been so liberal with Thy graces towards me, and hast deigned to give Thy blood and Thy life for me, there is no reason I should act with such reserve towards Thee. Thou art worthy of all honor, all love, and to please Thee one ought gladly to undergo every labor, every pain. But, O my Redeemer! Thou knowest my weakness, help me with Thy powerful grace; in Thee I confide. O Immaculate Virgin Mary! thou who hast helped me to leave the world, help me to overcome myself and to become a Saint. Amen

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Prayer to the Holy Souls in Purgatory

Mother & Refuge12 mins

Oh holy souls in purgatory, you are the certain heirs of heaven. You are most dear to Jesus as the trophies of His Precious Blood and to Mary, mother of mercy. Obtain for me through your intercession the grace to lead a holy life, to die a happy death and to attain to the blessedness of eternity in heaven.Dear suffering souls, who long to be delivered in order to praise and glorify God in heaven, by your unfailing pity help me in the needs which distress me at this time, particularly… so that I may obtain relief and assistance from God.In gratitude for your intercession I offer to God in your behalf the satisfactory merits of my prayer and work, my joys and suffering of this day (week, month, or whatever space of time you wish to designate).Amen. Assist at Mass and have a Mass offered for them, if possible. Offerings of the Precious Blood and the Way of the Cross are also powerful means of helping them and obtaining their help.

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