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Soul Savers
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St. Faustina's diary http://www.marian.org/directory_flash.html -
Today, I heard these words: The graces I grant you are not for you alone, but for a great number of other souls as well... And your heart is My constant dwelling place, despite the misery that you are. I unite Myself with you, take away your misery and give you My mercy. I perform works of mercy in every soul. The greater the sinner, the greater the right he has to My mercy. My mercy is confirmed in every work of My hands. He who trusts in My mercy will not perish, for all his affairs are Mine, and his enemies will be shattered at the base of My footstool. (723)
During Holy Mass, I was so enveloped in the great interior fire of God's love and the desire to save souls that I do not know how to express it. I feel I am all aflame. I shall fight all evil with the weapon of mercy. I am being burned up by the desire to save souls. I traverse the world's length and breadth and venture as far as its ultimate limits and its wildest lands to save souls. I do this through prayer and sacrifice. I want every soul to glorify the mercy of God,
for each one experiences the effects of that mercy on himself. The Saints in heaven worship the mercy of the Lord. I want to worship it even now, here on earth, and to spread devotion to it in the way that God demands of me.... (745)
Jesus, You have given me to know and understand in what a soul's greatness consists: not in great deeds but in great love. Love has its worth, and it confers greatness on all our deeds. Although our actions are small and ordinary in themselves, because of love they become great and powerful before God. (889)
Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. (Galatians 6:1-2)
Prayers for God's Protection
You Are Near
As I arise today, may the strength of God pilot me, the power of God uphold me,
the wisdom of God guide me. May the eye of God look before me, the ear of God
hear me, the Word of God speak for me. May the hand of God protect me, the way
of God lie before me, the shield of God defend me, the host of God save me. May
Christ shield me today. Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me,
Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ on my right, Christ on
my left, Christ when I lay down, Christ when I sit, Christ when I stand, Christ
in the heart of everyone who thinks of me, Christ in the mouth of everyone who
speaks of me, Christ in every eye that sees me, Christ in every ear that hears
me. O Lord, support us all the day long of this troublous life until the shadows
lengthen and the evening comes, and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of
life is over, and our work is done. Then, in Your mercy, grant us a safe lodging
and a holy rest, and peace at the last. Amen.
A Prayer for Children
God, Our Father, we pray that through Your intercession of St. Nicholas You will
protect our children. Keep them safe from harm and help them grow and become
worthy in Your sight. Give them strength to keep their Faith in You; and to keep
alive their joy in Your creation. Through Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Amen.
Spiritual Armor Prayer
Heavenly Father, we ask You today for Your truth as a belt tight around our
loins. We put on the zeal to announce your good news of peace as shoes for our
feet. We put on Your righteousness, O Christ, as our breastplate, And the hope
of salvation as a helmet for our head. Father, we take up faith as a shield
which is able to put out all the fiery darts of the enemy, And the sword of the
Spirit, which is Your Word, O Lord. Father, may the love with which you have
loved Jesus be in us, and may Jesus be in us. We ask You for the grace of a
servant heart. Amen.
Prayer to Vanquish Satan and his Agents
All you great number of enemies of the Holy Death of my Master Jesus Christ on
the Cross of Calvary, the prince of darkness and iniquity, the father of all
liars, I stand on the death of my Master Jesus Christ and offer His pains,
Wounds, and the Precious Blood from His left Hand to the Eternal Father for your
downfall, your destruction and your scourging. Amen.
Precious Blood of my Master Jesus Christ - reign in me and in the lives of all
men. Amen.
~~ from Devotion to the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ: The
Greatest Devotion of Our Time
Act of Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
O Sacred Heart of Jesus, animated with a desire to repair the outrages unceasingly offered to Thee, we prostrate before Thy throne of mercy, and in the name of all mankind, pledge our love and fidelity to Thee!
The more Thy mysteries are blasphemed, the more firmly we shall believe them, O Sacred Heart of Jesus!
The more impiety endeavors to extinguish our hopes of immortality, the more we shall trust in Thy Heart, sole hope of mankind!
The more hearts resist Thy Divine attractions, the more we shall love Thee, O infinitely amiable Heart of Jesus!
The more unbelief attacks Thy Divinity, the more humbly and profoundly we shall adore It, O Divine Heart of Jesus!
The more Thy holy laws are transgressed and ignored, the more we shall delight to observe them, O most holy Heart of Jesus!
The more Thy Sacraments are despised and abandoned, the more frequently we shall receive them with love and reverence, O most liberal Heart of Jesus!
The more the imitation of Thy virtues is neglected and forgotten, the more we shall endeavor to practice them, O Heart, model of every virtue!
The more the devil labors to destroy souls, the more we shall be inflamed with desire to save them, O Heart of Jesus, zealous Lover of souls!
The more sin and impurity destroy the image of God in man, the more we shall try by purity of life to be a living temple of the Holy Spirit, O Heart of Jesus!
The more Thy Holy Church is despised, the more we shall endeavor to be her faithful children, O Sweet Heart of Jesus!
The more Thy Vicar on earth is persecuted, the more will we honor him as the infallible head of Thy Holy Church, show our fidelity and pray for him, O kingly Heart of Jesus!
O Sacred Heart, through Thy powerful grace, may we become Thy apostles in the midst of a corrupted world, and be Thy crown in the kingdom of Heaven. Amen.
Praise and adoration ever more be given to the most holy Sacrament.
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 the Protection and Unity of the Flock
Eternal Father, I offer You all the Wounds, pains, and the Precious Blood from
the Sacred Feet of Your Son, Our Lord and Master, for all Your children who are
wandering like sheep without a shepherd in this terrifying forest. Protect them
against wild predators and give them peace that they might be one, and united in
the same way as the nail held fast the Feet of my Master and Savior, Jesus
Christ. Amen.
Precious Blood of Jesus Christ - reign forever. Amen.
Prayer for Refuge in the Sacred Side of Jesus Christ
O Loving Father, God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, Who protected the Israelites
of old in His Holy Wings in the dryness of the cold and hot desert; I offer You
the Holy death of my Master and Savior, Jesus Christ, for the protection of Your
people who are scattered all over the world. May the Blood and Water wash and
strengthen, save and cleanse us that we might find home in the Sacred Side of
Your Son which opens for all men. Amen.
Sacred Side of Jesus Christ - be our home for safety. Amen.
Prayer for Sustenance of the Faith
Omnipotent and Omniscient God, God of Elijah and the prophets, look at the
Sacred Head of Your only-begotten Son and have mercy. Arise and save Your
people. I offer You all the shame, the pains, the Wounds and the Precious Blood
from the Sacred Head of Your Son for all Your children who are living in these
perilous times. Strengthen our faith through the mockery of Your Son Jesus
Christ and save us through the Precious Blood from His Sacred Head. May we,
through the sufferings of Your Son Jesus Christ, learn to suffer in You and die
in You. Amen. Holy tortures of Jesus Christ - increase our faith.
THE CHAPLET OF PROTECTION
(pray on regular rosary beads)
On the Crucifix - The Apostles' Creed
On the large bead - 1 Our Father
On the group of 3 small beads near the Crucifix:
On the first - 1 Hail Mary, in praise of God the Father
On the Second - 1 Hail Mary, in petition
On the third - 1 Hail Mary, in thanksgiving,
with confidence that your petition will be granted.
On the next large bead- "Holy God, Holy Omnipotent One, save us who dwell in
this land."
Every Decade, on each of the 10 small beads -
"Jesus Savior, merciful Savior, spare your people."
On each large bead- "Holy God, Holy Omnipotent One, save us who dwell in this
land."
At the end of the 5th decade -
"Son of God, Eternal Son, thank you for the things You have done." (3 times)
Oh St. 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. Protect us against rape and other violations,
guard us against breast cancer and other afflictions of women, and inspire us to
overcome adversity.
Oh St. Agatha, virgin and martyr, mercifully grant that we who venerate your
sacrifice, may receive your intercession. Amen.
St. Agatha, pray for us.
Prayer For Guidance And Protection To Those I Love
O heavenly Father, our Protector and Guide, You are the greatest Friend and Joy
we have! To be able to come to You in prayer like this is the most beautiful
part of our lives!
It is not for myself that I want to pray today, dear Father, but for those who
are near and dear to me and about whom I am worrying. You know what they are
facing, dear Father. And You know most of all the deepest reasons why these
things have come upon them!
And You know how I want to help. Truly I think it would be easier if I could
only face what they are facing. But You know how helpless we are to help another
even though we know what is just and right.
Only You are left, dear Father. Do be with them in all things at all times.
Protect them from enemies and evil, my Father. Forgive them their sins and put
love of others in their hearts.
Do make them happy in their lives at home, dear Father, and help them live as
You would have them live. Above all, put love in their hearts for You.
And thank You, my Father, for Your goodness to them and to me. Thank You for
Your love and guidance and protection! May we honor you all the days of our
lives. And be happy and uplifted even as I feel right now! Amen.
Prayer for Protection
~~ from the Church's night prayer
Visit this house, we beg you, Lord, and banish from it the deadly power of the
evil one.
May your holy angels dwell here to keep us in peace, and may your blessing be
always upon us.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer for Endurance through the Coming Chastisement
Merciful and Loving Father, Your wish is that all men should be saved. Kindly
look on Your rejected and condemned Son Who suffered many tortures and will
suffer many tortures through the sins of Your people. Look and see what sin has
done to Your only-begotten Son. I offer all people who are living in these
ungodly and wicked days, all the tortures, pains, rejections, and shame of Your
son Jesus Christ to You, for faith to withstand trials and patience to withstand
long tortures. May they, through the sufferings of Your only Son, fight to the
end. Amen.
Our Lord's torture - increase our faith. Precious Blood of Jesus - save us.
Prayer for the Reign of Glory on Earth
O Loving and Merciful Father, all knowing and all powerful, the Alpha and the
Omega, the Eternal Father Who created all things, that You should forsake Your
children, Your nature forbids. Look kindly on Your begotten Son Jesus Christ Who
came to save men and bring Your Kingdom down on earth. We offer You all the
agonies, tortures, pains, and the Precious Blood of Your Son Jesus Christ for
the defeat of all the enemies of the Holy Cross of Salvation, the Antichrist and
the Red Dragon who are fighting against the truth now and in the end of the age.
May they, through the Precious Blood of our Redeemer and His last breath on
earth, disappear like foam exposed under the sun, so that Your Kingdom may
quickly come on earth. Amen.
Precious Blood of Jesus Christ - Thy Kingdom come. Amen.
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