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Tag: Novena
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The Chaplet
The Chaplet can be conveniently said using rosary beads as follows: 1. Opening Prayers: Our Father … Hail Mary … Apostle’s Creed … 2. Using the 5 decade beads, say: On, “Our Father beads” – “Eternal Father, I offer You the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of your…
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What is Divine Mercy?
It is the merciful love of God. God wishes to let His boundless love and mercy flow from his own Sacred Heart to all in need. The devotion prayers recorded here to God’s Divine Mercy were given to Sister Maria Faustina by Jesus during a series of apparitions…
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St André Bessette
St André became a Lay Brother and remained in the same congregation for over 40yrs. His duties were primarily porter, laundry assistant and sacristan. He regularly visited the sick, blessing them with oil…
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Our Lady of Sorrows
The Sorrowful events are: 1. Mary with Joseph at the Temple in Jerusalem and being told by Simeon, “A sword will pierce your heart”. (Luke 2:34-35) 2. Mary and Joseph’s flight to Egypt, to avoid Herod finding Jesus and killing him. (Matthew 2:13)…
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St Bridget of Sweden
St. Bridget, Bride of Christ, your life was centred around honouring the wounds of Jesus. Intercede before our Wounded Lord and ask Him to forgive us for the times when we failed to recognise his presence or accept his help…
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St Bonaventure
Dear St Bonaventure – Cardinal, Bishop and Doctor of the Church, you chose a life that embraced mortification and great humiliation. You served those who were rejected and sick, you risked illness for yourself. You made your life a continuous prayer and…
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St Anthony Mary Claret
St Anthony, during your life on earth you comforted the afflicted and showed tender love and compassion to the sick and sinful. Intercede for me now, that you may rejoice in the reward of your virtues in heavenly glory…
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St Anne and St Joachim
O Holy Mother and Father of the Blessed Virgin Mary, as parents, you guided and nurtured Mary and, under your protection and love, watched her grow in holiness. Through your faithfulness and goodness the Will of God was fulfilled; the fruits of your virtue and faith…
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St Agatha of Sicily
O Saint Agatha, who withstood the unwelcome advances from unwanted suitors, and suffered pain and torture for your devotion to our Lord, we celebrate your faith, dignity, and martyrdom…
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Priests And Religious
O Mary, Mother of Jesus, you were with Him from the beginning of His life on earth and throughout His Ministry. You stood beside Him when He was lifted high on a cross and gave His life for all. O Mary, we ask you now to be with our Priests, who give…