By Aaron S. Robertson
For years, I did all in my power to prevent classic Lincoln cars I owned from rusting. Little did I know at the time that while I was fixated on preserving - and essentially what amounted to worshiping - worldly goods in a passing world, I was allowing my most valuable possession to rot out - my eternal soul. And no amount of Bondo could ever fill in those rust holes. No amount of carnauba wax could ever shine and protect my soul.
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Showing posts with label Prayers. Show all posts
Sunday, June 22, 2025
I am a free man brought back to life
By Aaron S. Robertson
Tired of always being on the lam - running and hiding and being afraid for over 20 years - I turned myself in at the nearest confessional in December 2021. I fully surrendered. I fully cooperated, telling all. And instead of being jailed for everything I did; instead of being condemned to death for everything I owned up to - I was set free. Because, you see, I was already in jail and didn't realize it. Indeed, I was already long dead and didn't know it. But because I surrendered on that day back in December 2021, I walked out a free man brought back to life. And I've been fully alive since then. I laid my burden down, and I have nothing to run from anymore.
Tired of always being on the lam - running and hiding and being afraid for over 20 years - I turned myself in at the nearest confessional in December 2021. I fully surrendered. I fully cooperated, telling all. And instead of being jailed for everything I did; instead of being condemned to death for everything I owned up to - I was set free. Because, you see, I was already in jail and didn't realize it. Indeed, I was already long dead and didn't know it. But because I surrendered on that day back in December 2021, I walked out a free man brought back to life. And I've been fully alive since then. I laid my burden down, and I have nothing to run from anymore.
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Traditional Latin Mass
The Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite: The Tridentine Latin Mass
A comprehensive essay explaining what the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite Mass is, also known as the Tridentine Latin Mass or the Traditional Latin Mass (TLM). How does this compare to what is known as the Novus Ordo Mass, the Ordinary Form of the Mass that most Catholics are familiar with today?
Introduction
The Roman Catholic Church, throughout its history, has seen various forms of worship develop and evolve. Among these, the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite Mass, often referred to as the Tridentine Latin Mass, holds a special place. This essay aims to provide a comprehensive explanation of this form of Mass, which is celebrated in Latin, and how it compares to the more commonly celebrated Novus Ordo Mass.
The origins and structure of the Tridentine Latin Mass
The Tridentine Mass, also known as the Traditional Latin Mass (TLM), originates from the Council of Trent (1545–1563), which sought to standardize the liturgy across the Roman Catholic Church. This form of the Mass remained largely unchanged for centuries and was codified in the Roman Missal of 1570 by Pope St. Pius V, thus earning the name "Tridentine" after the Latin name for Trent, "Tridentum."
The structure of the Tridentine Latin Mass is characterized by its formality, precision, and reverence. The Mass consists of the following key parts:
In contrast, the Novus Ordo Mass, also known as the Mass of Paul VI or the Ordinary Form, was introduced in 1969 after the Second Vatican Council. This form of the Mass aimed to encourage greater participation from the laity, foster understanding, and accommodate vernacular languages.
The structure of the Novus Ordo is as follows:
While both forms share the essential elements of the Mass, they differ significantly in language, liturgical orientation, and participation.
These differences reflect broader theological and cultural changes. The Tridentine Mass emphasizes the transcendence of God and the mystery of the Eucharist, while the Novus Ordo emphasizes community and accessibility. These forms reflect different approaches to liturgical worship, with the Tridentine Mass focusing on continuity and tradition, and the Novus Ordo emphasizing reform and adaptation.
Conclusion
The Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite, or the Tridentine Latin Mass, or the Traditional Latin Mass (TLM), offers a unique and deeply traditional form of worship within the Catholic Church. In comparison, the Novus Ordo Mass reflects a more modern, accessible approach to the liturgy. Both forms have their own merits and appeal, catering to different preferences within the Church. Understanding these forms helps to appreciate the rich diversity of Catholic worship within the unity of the Church, and hence the varied ways believers express their faith.
A comprehensive essay explaining what the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite Mass is, also known as the Tridentine Latin Mass or the Traditional Latin Mass (TLM). How does this compare to what is known as the Novus Ordo Mass, the Ordinary Form of the Mass that most Catholics are familiar with today?
Introduction
The Roman Catholic Church, throughout its history, has seen various forms of worship develop and evolve. Among these, the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite Mass, often referred to as the Tridentine Latin Mass, holds a special place. This essay aims to provide a comprehensive explanation of this form of Mass, which is celebrated in Latin, and how it compares to the more commonly celebrated Novus Ordo Mass.
The origins and structure of the Tridentine Latin Mass
The Tridentine Mass, also known as the Traditional Latin Mass (TLM), originates from the Council of Trent (1545–1563), which sought to standardize the liturgy across the Roman Catholic Church. This form of the Mass remained largely unchanged for centuries and was codified in the Roman Missal of 1570 by Pope St. Pius V, thus earning the name "Tridentine" after the Latin name for Trent, "Tridentum."
The structure of the Tridentine Latin Mass is characterized by its formality, precision, and reverence. The Mass consists of the following key parts:
- Prayers at the Foot of the Altar – This involves the priest and the altar servers reciting Psalm 42, expressing a longing for God's altar.
- The Introit – A short antiphon and verse from the Psalms.
- The Kyrie and Gloria – Petitions for mercy and a hymn of praise.
- The Collect – A prayer expressing the theme of the day's Mass.
- The Epistle and Gospel – Readings from the Scriptures.
- The Offertory – Preparation of the bread and wine.
- The Canon of the Mass – The consecration and transformation of the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ.
- The Communion Rite – Distribution of Holy Communion.
- The Post-Communion – A final prayer of thanksgiving.
In contrast, the Novus Ordo Mass, also known as the Mass of Paul VI or the Ordinary Form, was introduced in 1969 after the Second Vatican Council. This form of the Mass aimed to encourage greater participation from the laity, foster understanding, and accommodate vernacular languages.
The structure of the Novus Ordo is as follows:
- The Introductory Rites – Including the Penitential Act and the Gloria.
- The Liturgy of the Word – With readings from the Old and New Testaments and the Gospel.
- The Liturgy of the Eucharist – Including the Eucharistic Prayer and Communion.
- The Concluding Rites – A final blessing and dismissal.
While both forms share the essential elements of the Mass, they differ significantly in language, liturgical orientation, and participation.
- Language: The Tridentine Mass is celebrated in Latin, while the Novus Ordo can be celebrated in vernacular languages or Latin.
- Orientation: The priest in the Tridentine Mass faces ad orientem, towards the altar, while in the Novus Ordo, the priest often faces the congregation (versus populum).
- Participation: The Tridentine Mass emphasizes the priest's role, while the Novus Ordo encourages active participation from the congregation.
- Rituals: The Tridentine Mass contains more genuflections, signs of the cross, and other rituals compared to the Novus Ordo.
These differences reflect broader theological and cultural changes. The Tridentine Mass emphasizes the transcendence of God and the mystery of the Eucharist, while the Novus Ordo emphasizes community and accessibility. These forms reflect different approaches to liturgical worship, with the Tridentine Mass focusing on continuity and tradition, and the Novus Ordo emphasizing reform and adaptation.
Conclusion
The Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite, or the Tridentine Latin Mass, or the Traditional Latin Mass (TLM), offers a unique and deeply traditional form of worship within the Catholic Church. In comparison, the Novus Ordo Mass reflects a more modern, accessible approach to the liturgy. Both forms have their own merits and appeal, catering to different preferences within the Church. Understanding these forms helps to appreciate the rich diversity of Catholic worship within the unity of the Church, and hence the varied ways believers express their faith.
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
The joy of confession
Discover the joy, peace, beauty, forgiveness, and healing that comes with the Catholic sacrament of Reconciliation, also known simply as confession.
By Aaron S. Robertson
A talk I gave during a retreat for high school catechism students at my parish on April 14, 2024.
Sin is the obstacle blocking the joy that God intends for humanity, for each and every one of us. It’s a separation from God and a deviation from His divine will and purpose for creation, and it comes in many forms. Sin is any thought, word, or deed that violates God’s moral law, disrupts the harmony of the created order, and damages the relationship between humanity and God. Now, when we say thought, we really mean dwelling on bad or impure thoughts, whether they’re about ourselves, others, or God. We all have thoughts constantly running through our minds. This is a natural condition of our fallen human psyche. The real question is whether we let them stew to the point that we willingly allow them to turn into something more serious, like lust, jealousy, rage, unjust anger, the desire to harm someone or ourselves, and so on. Sin also comes in the form of not doing what we should have done - we call this omission. Did we purposely fail to stand up for someone or something in a situation in a way that would have been fair, just, holy, right? Did we intentionally withhold information or the entire truth in a situation that could have caused some sort of harm or distress to others? These are just a couple examples of sinning by omission.
Sin creates a barrier between individuals and God, hindering our ability to fully experience the joy, peace, and fulfillment that come from being in communion with Him. The effects of sin also create that same barrier between all of us. Sin leads to misunderstandings, misperceptions, mistrust, a distorted lens. It not only eats away at our individual relationships with God, but with one another.
The solution? The sacrament of Reconciliation, commonly called confession. And that solution is available here today. And so I respectfully challenge you to take advantage of it today.
I challenge you to go in there, into that confessional, and give it your best. That’s an absolute requirement if you want God’s forgiveness, healing, and the graces necessary to combat sin and temptation going forward. You must give it your best, and that also means genuinely being sorry. Try with everything you’ve got. Recount all your major, serious, intentional sins since your last confession. If you genuinely forget something, that’s totally okay. We all have flawed memories, and for many people, they’re trying to recount years and even decades of sins. But if you’re aware of something you’ve done or may have done – if it enters your mind at any time from now as you’re listening to me through your time in there – you can’t hide it. You need to disclose it. Is it tough to do this at times? Does it make us feel ashamed, embarrassed, pretty lowly? Dirty? Heck yes, it does. But I’ll tell you what. I promise you, with everything I’ve got, that if you go in there, and you genuinely try your best to recount your sins, to be totally honest with God and with yourself, to not beat around the bush and try to hide the seriousness of your sins in vague language, and just let it all come out; if you’re genuinely sorry, I promise you, with everything I’ve got, that things are gonna start happening in ways that cannot be explained by anything in this world.
If you feel separated, alienated from God and from others right now, if you’re tired of searching for answers and relief and distractions in other things, only to come up empty-handed, if you feel lost, if you’re tired of running and hiding, then today is your day. Go in there and give it your best, and walk out of there tall, forgiven, healed, joyful, and prepared to see the entire world and your life in a new lens. I sure did after 20-plus years. Have nothing to hide or fear. Priests have heard it all. God knows it all. Your secrets are safe with them. There is no sin He can’t or won’t forgive you for, there is no wound He can’t or won’t heal. God bless you. Thank you!
By Aaron S. Robertson
A talk I gave during a retreat for high school catechism students at my parish on April 14, 2024.
Sin is the obstacle blocking the joy that God intends for humanity, for each and every one of us. It’s a separation from God and a deviation from His divine will and purpose for creation, and it comes in many forms. Sin is any thought, word, or deed that violates God’s moral law, disrupts the harmony of the created order, and damages the relationship between humanity and God. Now, when we say thought, we really mean dwelling on bad or impure thoughts, whether they’re about ourselves, others, or God. We all have thoughts constantly running through our minds. This is a natural condition of our fallen human psyche. The real question is whether we let them stew to the point that we willingly allow them to turn into something more serious, like lust, jealousy, rage, unjust anger, the desire to harm someone or ourselves, and so on. Sin also comes in the form of not doing what we should have done - we call this omission. Did we purposely fail to stand up for someone or something in a situation in a way that would have been fair, just, holy, right? Did we intentionally withhold information or the entire truth in a situation that could have caused some sort of harm or distress to others? These are just a couple examples of sinning by omission.
Sin creates a barrier between individuals and God, hindering our ability to fully experience the joy, peace, and fulfillment that come from being in communion with Him. The effects of sin also create that same barrier between all of us. Sin leads to misunderstandings, misperceptions, mistrust, a distorted lens. It not only eats away at our individual relationships with God, but with one another.
The solution? The sacrament of Reconciliation, commonly called confession. And that solution is available here today. And so I respectfully challenge you to take advantage of it today.
I challenge you to go in there, into that confessional, and give it your best. That’s an absolute requirement if you want God’s forgiveness, healing, and the graces necessary to combat sin and temptation going forward. You must give it your best, and that also means genuinely being sorry. Try with everything you’ve got. Recount all your major, serious, intentional sins since your last confession. If you genuinely forget something, that’s totally okay. We all have flawed memories, and for many people, they’re trying to recount years and even decades of sins. But if you’re aware of something you’ve done or may have done – if it enters your mind at any time from now as you’re listening to me through your time in there – you can’t hide it. You need to disclose it. Is it tough to do this at times? Does it make us feel ashamed, embarrassed, pretty lowly? Dirty? Heck yes, it does. But I’ll tell you what. I promise you, with everything I’ve got, that if you go in there, and you genuinely try your best to recount your sins, to be totally honest with God and with yourself, to not beat around the bush and try to hide the seriousness of your sins in vague language, and just let it all come out; if you’re genuinely sorry, I promise you, with everything I’ve got, that things are gonna start happening in ways that cannot be explained by anything in this world.
If you feel separated, alienated from God and from others right now, if you’re tired of searching for answers and relief and distractions in other things, only to come up empty-handed, if you feel lost, if you’re tired of running and hiding, then today is your day. Go in there and give it your best, and walk out of there tall, forgiven, healed, joyful, and prepared to see the entire world and your life in a new lens. I sure did after 20-plus years. Have nothing to hide or fear. Priests have heard it all. God knows it all. Your secrets are safe with them. There is no sin He can’t or won’t forgive you for, there is no wound He can’t or won’t heal. God bless you. Thank you!
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Litany of Humility
Litany of Humility
By Cardinal Rafael Merry del Val y Zulueta (1865-1930), declared a Servant of God; served as Secretary of State to Pope St. Pius X (1903-1914)
O Jesus, meek and humble of heart,
Hear me.
From the desire of being esteemed,
Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the desire of being loved,
Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the desire of being extolled,
Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the desire of being honored,
Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the desire of being praised,
Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the desire of being preferred to others,
Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the desire of being consulted,
Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the desire of being approved,
Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the fear of being humiliated,
Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the fear of being despised,
Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the fear of suffering rebukes,
Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the fear of being calumniated,
Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the fear of being forgotten,
Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the fear of being ridiculed,
Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the fear of being wronged,
Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the fear of being suspected,
Deliver me, O Jesus.
That others may be loved more than I,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may be esteemed more than I,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That, in the opinion of the world, others may increase and I may decrease,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may be chosen and I set aside,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may be praised and I go unnoticed,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may be preferred to me in everything,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may become holier than I, provided that I may become as holy as I should,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
Charity
Charity is patient, is kind; charity does not envy, is not pretentious, is not puffed up, is not ambitious, is not self-seeking, is not provoked; thinks no evil, does not rejoice over wickedness, but rejoices with the truth, bears with all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things (1 Corinthians 13:4-7).
To have Charity is to love God above all things for Himself and be ready to renounce all created things rather than offend Him by serious sin (Matthew 22:36-40).
By Cardinal Rafael Merry del Val y Zulueta (1865-1930), declared a Servant of God; served as Secretary of State to Pope St. Pius X (1903-1914)
O Jesus, meek and humble of heart,
Hear me.
From the desire of being esteemed,
Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the desire of being loved,
Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the desire of being extolled,
Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the desire of being honored,
Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the desire of being praised,
Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the desire of being preferred to others,
Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the desire of being consulted,
Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the desire of being approved,
Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the fear of being humiliated,
Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the fear of being despised,
Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the fear of suffering rebukes,
Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the fear of being calumniated,
Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the fear of being forgotten,
Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the fear of being ridiculed,
Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the fear of being wronged,
Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the fear of being suspected,
Deliver me, O Jesus.
That others may be loved more than I,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may be esteemed more than I,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That, in the opinion of the world, others may increase and I may decrease,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may be chosen and I set aside,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may be praised and I go unnoticed,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may be preferred to me in everything,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may become holier than I, provided that I may become as holy as I should,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
Charity
Charity is patient, is kind; charity does not envy, is not pretentious, is not puffed up, is not ambitious, is not self-seeking, is not provoked; thinks no evil, does not rejoice over wickedness, but rejoices with the truth, bears with all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things (1 Corinthians 13:4-7).
To have Charity is to love God above all things for Himself and be ready to renounce all created things rather than offend Him by serious sin (Matthew 22:36-40).
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Divine Mercy Sunday
Understanding Divine Mercy Sunday: A celebration of grace and redemption
Divine Mercy Sunday holds a special place in the hearts of Catholics worldwide as a profound celebration of God's boundless love, forgiveness, and mercy. Rooted in the teachings of Saint Faustina Kowalska, a Polish nun who experienced profound visions of Jesus Christ, Divine Mercy Sunday carries a rich history and spiritual significance that resonates deeply with believers. In this post, we will delve into the story behind Divine Mercy Sunday, its significance, and what Catholics must do to receive the promised graces on this sacred day.
The origins of Divine Mercy Sunday trace back to the revelations received by St. Faustina Kowalska in the early 20th century. In her diary, Divine Mercy in My Soul, St. Faustina documented her encounters with Jesus, who appeared to her as the "Divine Mercy" and conveyed His desire for humanity to turn to Him with trust and repentance. Jesus instructed St. Faustina to spread devotion to His Divine Mercy and emphasized the importance of seeking His mercy, especially through the sacraments of confession and the Eucharist.
One of the central messages of Divine Mercy Sunday is the offer of abundant graces and forgiveness to all who approach God with sincere contrition and trust in His mercy. According to St. Faustina's revelations, Jesus promised extraordinary graces to those who participate in Divine Mercy Sunday, particularly those who receive the sacraments of Reconciliation (confession) before that day, and Holy Communion (the Eucharist) on that day.
Divine Mercy Sunday is celebrated on the Sunday after Easter Sunday, following the liturgical calendar of the Catholic Church. This timing is significant, as it reflects the connection between Christ's resurrection and the outpouring of His mercy upon humanity. By commemorating Divine Mercy Sunday in the wake of Easter, Catholics are reminded of the profound link between Christ's victory over sin and death and the abundant mercy He offers to all.
To receive all the promised graces from Divine Mercy Sunday, Catholics are encouraged to observe certain practices and spiritual disciplines. First and foremost, believers are urged to approach the sacrament of Reconciliation, also known as confession, with genuine contrition for their sins. Confession allows Catholics to reconcile with God, receive His forgiveness, and experience the transformative power of His mercy.
Additionally, Catholics are called to participate in Holy Mass on Divine Mercy Sunday and receive the Eucharist with reverence and devotion. The reception of the body and blood of Christ strengthens believers spiritually and deepens their communion with God and the Church.
Moreover, on Divine Mercy Sunday, Catholics are invited to engage in acts of mercy and charity, reflecting God's mercy in their interactions with others. Whether through acts of kindness, forgiveness, and/or compassion, believers are called to embody the mercy of God and extend it to those in need.
In conclusion, Divine Mercy Sunday stands as a poignant reminder of God's unfathomable love and mercy toward humanity. Rooted in the revelations received by Saint Faustina Kowalska, this sacred day offers Catholics an opportunity to encounter the transformative power of God's mercy through the sacraments, prayer, and acts of charity. By embracing Divine Mercy Sunday, believers are invited to deepen their relationship with God, experience spiritual renewal, and become vessels of mercy in the world.
Sunday, March 17, 2024
St. Patrick's Breastplate prayer
A powerful prayer attributed to St. Patrick on this his feast day:
"St. Patrick's Breastplate" prayer
Source: OurCatholicPrayers.com
I arise today
Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity,
Through belief in the Threeness,
Through confession of the Oneness
of the Creator of creation.
I arise today
Through the strength of Christ's birth with His baptism,
Through the strength of His crucifixion with His burial,
Through the strength of His resurrection with His ascension,
Through the strength of His descent for the judgment of doom.
I arise today
Through the strength of the love of cherubim,
In the obedience of angels,
In the service of archangels,
In the hope of resurrection to meet with reward,
In the prayers of patriarchs,
In the predictions of prophets,
In the preaching of apostles,
In the faith of confessors,
In the innocence of holy virgins,
In the deeds of righteous men.
I arise today, through
The strength of heaven,
The light of the sun,
The radiance of the moon,
The splendor of fire,
The speed of lightning,
The swiftness of wind,
The depth of the sea,
The stability of the earth,
The firmness of rock.
I arise today, through
God's strength to pilot me,
God's might to uphold me,
God's wisdom to guide me,
God's eye to look before me,
God's ear to hear me,
God's word to speak for me,
God's hand to guard me,
God's shield to protect me,
God's host to save me
From snares of devils,
From temptation of vices,
From everyone who shall wish me ill,
afar and near.
I summon today
All these powers between me and those evils,
Against every cruel and merciless power
that may oppose my body and soul,
Against incantations of false prophets,
Against black laws of pagandom,
Against false laws of heretics,
Against craft of idolatry,
Against spells of witches and smiths and wizards,
Against every knowledge that corrupts man's body and soul;
Christ to shield me today
Against poison, against burning,
Against drowning, against wounding,
So that there may come to me an abundance of reward.
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 lie down,
Christ when I sit down,
Christ when I arise,
Christ in the heart of every man 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.
I arise today
Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity,
Through belief in the Threeness,
Through confession of the Oneness
of the Creator of creation.
"St. Patrick's Breastplate" prayer
Source: OurCatholicPrayers.com
I arise today
Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity,
Through belief in the Threeness,
Through confession of the Oneness
of the Creator of creation.
I arise today
Through the strength of Christ's birth with His baptism,
Through the strength of His crucifixion with His burial,
Through the strength of His resurrection with His ascension,
Through the strength of His descent for the judgment of doom.
I arise today
Through the strength of the love of cherubim,
In the obedience of angels,
In the service of archangels,
In the hope of resurrection to meet with reward,
In the prayers of patriarchs,
In the predictions of prophets,
In the preaching of apostles,
In the faith of confessors,
In the innocence of holy virgins,
In the deeds of righteous men.
I arise today, through
The strength of heaven,
The light of the sun,
The radiance of the moon,
The splendor of fire,
The speed of lightning,
The swiftness of wind,
The depth of the sea,
The stability of the earth,
The firmness of rock.
I arise today, through
God's strength to pilot me,
God's might to uphold me,
God's wisdom to guide me,
God's eye to look before me,
God's ear to hear me,
God's word to speak for me,
God's hand to guard me,
God's shield to protect me,
God's host to save me
From snares of devils,
From temptation of vices,
From everyone who shall wish me ill,
afar and near.
I summon today
All these powers between me and those evils,
Against every cruel and merciless power
that may oppose my body and soul,
Against incantations of false prophets,
Against black laws of pagandom,
Against false laws of heretics,
Against craft of idolatry,
Against spells of witches and smiths and wizards,
Against every knowledge that corrupts man's body and soul;
Christ to shield me today
Against poison, against burning,
Against drowning, against wounding,
So that there may come to me an abundance of reward.
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 lie down,
Christ when I sit down,
Christ when I arise,
Christ in the heart of every man 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.
I arise today
Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity,
Through belief in the Threeness,
Through confession of the Oneness
of the Creator of creation.
Monday, March 13, 2023
2023 Lent prayer requests
Please use the comments section below to share your prayer requests this Lenten season so that our growing community of readers here may pray for your intentions. I will be praying for your intentions throughout Lent. You may certainly remain anonymous, if you so choose.
Many blessings to you and yours during this Lenten season of prayer, fasting, and reflection!
All the Best,
Aaron Robertson
Many blessings to you and yours during this Lenten season of prayer, fasting, and reflection!
All the Best,
Aaron Robertson
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Prayer for the souls in Purgatory
Composed by Aaron S. Robertson
A prayer for the souls in Purgatory
My Father, please hear my prayers today for the souls in Purgatory. I pray that in your love, your mercy and forgiveness, your compassion, and your healing, their torment and anguish will end real soon; that they'll be welcomed into your kingdom, real soon, by you and by all of Heaven, with loving and open arms. I pray this through your beautiful son, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.
For the souls in Purgatory, I pray: [Hail Mary prayer three times -]
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.
A prayer for the souls in Purgatory
My Father, please hear my prayers today for the souls in Purgatory. I pray that in your love, your mercy and forgiveness, your compassion, and your healing, their torment and anguish will end real soon; that they'll be welcomed into your kingdom, real soon, by you and by all of Heaven, with loving and open arms. I pray this through your beautiful son, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.
For the souls in Purgatory, I pray: [Hail Mary prayer three times -]
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.
Thursday, October 27, 2022
A prayer before meals
The traditional, common Roman Catholic prayer before eating, preceded and followed by the Sign of the Cross: "Bless us, O Lord, and these, Thy gifts, which we are about to receive from Thy bounty. Through Christ, our Lord. Amen."
The traditional, common Roman Catholic prayer after eating, preceded and followed by the Sign of the Cross: "We give Thee thanks, Almighty God, for all Thy benefits, Who live and reign forever and ever. Amen."
A meal prayer composed by Aaron S. Robertson, a Roman Catholic layman
My/Our Lord, bless the meal I'm/we're about to eat, along with everyone who had a hand, in any way, in making this meal possible for me/us. I'm/we're always grateful for the opportunity to be able to eat. Hear my/our prayers for those who struggle with, and suffer from, food insecurity and hunger. Grant them the resources they need, and let them know that you're always there for them. Amen.
The traditional, common Roman Catholic prayer after eating, preceded and followed by the Sign of the Cross: "We give Thee thanks, Almighty God, for all Thy benefits, Who live and reign forever and ever. Amen."
A meal prayer composed by Aaron S. Robertson, a Roman Catholic layman
My/Our Lord, bless the meal I'm/we're about to eat, along with everyone who had a hand, in any way, in making this meal possible for me/us. I'm/we're always grateful for the opportunity to be able to eat. Hear my/our prayers for those who struggle with, and suffer from, food insecurity and hunger. Grant them the resources they need, and let them know that you're always there for them. Amen.
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Catholic prayers for spiritual warfare
Roman Catholic prayers for spiritual warfare. Personal testimony to the power of confession and of certain prayers and saints. A true story of battling the devil and demonic harassment.
By Aaron S. Robertson
Introduction
In this post, I describe a specific incident, or, perhaps more accurately, a specific way (because there was more than one episode spread out over time), in which I had found myself battling demonic harassment. Following my testimony, which, among other subjects, speaks to the power of the confessional and to certain prayers and saints, I offer three videos here from YouTube, each being a prayer in Latin, either spoken or chanted. These prayers have helped me immensely, and I include them in a regular prayer routine.
Setting some context in regard to my faith journey
I rediscovered my Roman Catholic faith back in December 2021 after nearly 20 years of wandering in the dark wilderness. An epic blog post about my conversion on a Sunday morning back in December immediately upon awakening from bed and the journey since then is pending. Since March 2022, after visiting the confessional one evening, I have been frequently experiencing very powerful and noticeable involuntary movements in my face and neck while praying. Sometimes, I experience an electrifying feeling going up and down my right leg while praying, as well. And still sometimes, I experience a feeling on the the right side in my head, near my ear on that side, as if a nerve is being pulled back. I cannot mimic any of these movements if I wanted to.
The leg incidents seem to happen most often while praying to/reflecting on God the Father, in particular, but the more frequent face and neck movements can occur while reciting a variety of prayers - whether invoking the Holy Spirit and engaging in conversation with Him, or while calling upon our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, or while asking Blessed Mary and/or any of the angels and saints for their intercession. The nerve-pulling sensation in my head can occur in different settings, such as during Mass or even in the confessional during the priest's absolution. I have been keeping a regular log of nearly every one of these powerful encounters with prayer and reflection.
My testimony regarding this one specific way in which I had found myself battling demonic harassment; speaking to the power of the confessional and to certain prayers and saints
On Wednesday, August 24, 2022, I went to confession at another parish, since I was not quite sure if I would make it to confession at my home parish the following evening due to a possible work obligation. During my confession, I explained to Father that, for quite some time now, I firmly believe I have been experiencing harassment and taunts in my mind coming from the devil. Lately, however, the harassment seems to have increased, and that's what brought me to confession on this night, to primarily talk about this and seek counsel on the matter.
The taunts, I explained, usually take on the form of vile, hate-filled, abusive language directed toward our Lord, the very same profanity I had admittedly used toward, or about, so many individuals in the days prior to my conversion in December 2021. I explained to Father that I believe it’s coming from the devil for three reasons. The first reason is that these thoughts appear to be repelled and unable to enter my mind while listening to prayers of deliverance/minor exorcism, usually recited in Latin, and either spoken or chanted (see YouTube videos of these prayers below). Additionally, these thoughts are simply illogical. They make absolutely no sense; in that I have no hatred or anger for God. There appears to be an artificial disconnect created here between my mind and my heart, I explained, and God knows where my heart is at. I wouldn’t be attending Mass, confession, and praying regularly if I wasn’t a believer and if I didn’t have love for God. Finally, I return to the point that, by my own admission, these degrading and vile cuss words were used by me against others in my prior life. By the grace of Almighty God through previous confessions, I no longer use these words, and while I truly believe and understand that these past offenses were forgiven and forgotten by Almighty God, we know that the devil and his demon friends don’t forget - and they certainly don’t forgive. They will attempt to taunt us with our own pasts any way they can.
Later on this same evening, well past my confession and prayers, something started to become very noticeable to me. I was watching television when the taunts, via this same horrible language, began again. This time, however, without listening to the same helpful Latin prayers/chants I just mentioned, the thoughts were instantly repelled. As quickly and as frequently as they tried to enter my mind, they were whisked away. I couldn’t even try to say the words in my mind by my own accord - I couldn’t complete them. I asked the Holy Spirit if this was due to the intercession of Ss. Michael and Philomena, and I received three involuntary neck movements that I took to be a powerful, "Yes."
The next day, on the morning of August 25, shortly after I had awakened, I prayed the St. Patrick’s Breastplate prayer. After reciting each one of these three lines in the prayer that follow one another consecutively, “In the faith of confessors, In the innocence of holy virgins, In the deeds of righteous men,” I received one intense involuntary movement of my neck, for a total of three. When it came to experiencing these movements at the reciting of these lines, I understood “In the faith of confessors” to mean the priest who had just heard my confession the prior evening; “In the innocence of holy virgins” to mean St. Philomena; and “In the deeds of righteous men” to mean God’s holy priests in general.
In the middle of the night between August 25 and August 26, at approximately 2:30am, I awakened to use the bathroom. I was experiencing attempted harassment and taunting by the devil again in my mind, the same hateful, abusive language I had previously described. The language was being repelled before it could fully enter my mind, but serious attempts to break in were being made. I briefly prayed before a picture of Christ, and asked for help from St. Philomena. At that moment, I received three involuntary movements of the neck. Of course, I took this to be a confirmation that both our Lord and the good saint were present and had heard me.
Flash forward to me publishing this here in October. I still occasionally experience this form of harassment, but it is far less frequent, and the words are still repelled before they can fully enter my mind. I can’t even complete them in my mind if I wanted to. They’re incinerated on arrival before they can take root. My own parish priest says that I can credit the role of my guardian angel in all of this, as well, which I certainly do.
Presenting these three Latin prayers via YouTube, and a sincere warning about not reciting these prayers yourself if you are not an ordained priest
What follows are three YouTube videos. Each one is a prayer in Latin. The first one is in spoken form. It is an exorcism prayer written by Pope Leo XIII, and it is recited here by Fr. Dom Lorenzo, SSCV. It can be read in English here. The next two videos feature prayers sung in chant form. The first one is St. Anthony's Cross Exorcism, while the second one is St. Benedict's Cross Exorcism.
All three of these prayers are beautiful and effective. I frequently play them in the background quietly while reciting my own prayers.
A sincere warning here that you should never recite prayers of exorcism yourself if you are not an ordained priest. Of the prayers presented here below, this is especially true regarding the first one written by Leo XIII and recited by Fr. Dom Lorenzo. Doing so can be very dangerous for us laypeople, since prayers of this type address and command Satan directly.
By Aaron S. Robertson
Introduction
In this post, I describe a specific incident, or, perhaps more accurately, a specific way (because there was more than one episode spread out over time), in which I had found myself battling demonic harassment. Following my testimony, which, among other subjects, speaks to the power of the confessional and to certain prayers and saints, I offer three videos here from YouTube, each being a prayer in Latin, either spoken or chanted. These prayers have helped me immensely, and I include them in a regular prayer routine.
Setting some context in regard to my faith journey
I rediscovered my Roman Catholic faith back in December 2021 after nearly 20 years of wandering in the dark wilderness. An epic blog post about my conversion on a Sunday morning back in December immediately upon awakening from bed and the journey since then is pending. Since March 2022, after visiting the confessional one evening, I have been frequently experiencing very powerful and noticeable involuntary movements in my face and neck while praying. Sometimes, I experience an electrifying feeling going up and down my right leg while praying, as well. And still sometimes, I experience a feeling on the the right side in my head, near my ear on that side, as if a nerve is being pulled back. I cannot mimic any of these movements if I wanted to.
The leg incidents seem to happen most often while praying to/reflecting on God the Father, in particular, but the more frequent face and neck movements can occur while reciting a variety of prayers - whether invoking the Holy Spirit and engaging in conversation with Him, or while calling upon our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, or while asking Blessed Mary and/or any of the angels and saints for their intercession. The nerve-pulling sensation in my head can occur in different settings, such as during Mass or even in the confessional during the priest's absolution. I have been keeping a regular log of nearly every one of these powerful encounters with prayer and reflection.
My testimony regarding this one specific way in which I had found myself battling demonic harassment; speaking to the power of the confessional and to certain prayers and saints
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| St. Philomena, 291-304. | |
The taunts, I explained, usually take on the form of vile, hate-filled, abusive language directed toward our Lord, the very same profanity I had admittedly used toward, or about, so many individuals in the days prior to my conversion in December 2021. I explained to Father that I believe it’s coming from the devil for three reasons. The first reason is that these thoughts appear to be repelled and unable to enter my mind while listening to prayers of deliverance/minor exorcism, usually recited in Latin, and either spoken or chanted (see YouTube videos of these prayers below). Additionally, these thoughts are simply illogical. They make absolutely no sense; in that I have no hatred or anger for God. There appears to be an artificial disconnect created here between my mind and my heart, I explained, and God knows where my heart is at. I wouldn’t be attending Mass, confession, and praying regularly if I wasn’t a believer and if I didn’t have love for God. Finally, I return to the point that, by my own admission, these degrading and vile cuss words were used by me against others in my prior life. By the grace of Almighty God through previous confessions, I no longer use these words, and while I truly believe and understand that these past offenses were forgiven and forgotten by Almighty God, we know that the devil and his demon friends don’t forget - and they certainly don’t forgive. They will attempt to taunt us with our own pasts any way they can.
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| St. Philomena, virgin and martyr. |
After hearing all this, Father told me that, yes, he believes this is the work of the devil, as well, and he reminded me of something I’ve heard from other priests and fellow lay believers alike - that I should consider it a compliment of sorts that I’m being harassed by the devil. It lets me know that I must be doing something right. As we try to get closer to God, the devil certainly does not want this, and so he will throw anything he can at us to scare us, confuse us, and get us to back off. He also reminded me that our Lord and Savior Himself was tempted and harassed by the devil, and that I should take comfort in knowing this. As penance, he assigned me to recite the Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel, a prayer that I had already certainly become well-familiar with. I recited it in the church immediately after my confession, but I also had with me the Litany of St. Philomena prayer, and I was wearing my blessed wrist cord devoted to her. I recited this prayer, as well, immediately following my confession.
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| St. Michael the Archangel. |
Later on this same evening, well past my confession and prayers, something started to become very noticeable to me. I was watching television when the taunts, via this same horrible language, began again. This time, however, without listening to the same helpful Latin prayers/chants I just mentioned, the thoughts were instantly repelled. As quickly and as frequently as they tried to enter my mind, they were whisked away. I couldn’t even try to say the words in my mind by my own accord - I couldn’t complete them. I asked the Holy Spirit if this was due to the intercession of Ss. Michael and Philomena, and I received three involuntary neck movements that I took to be a powerful, "Yes."
The next day, on the morning of August 25, shortly after I had awakened, I prayed the St. Patrick’s Breastplate prayer. After reciting each one of these three lines in the prayer that follow one another consecutively, “In the faith of confessors, In the innocence of holy virgins, In the deeds of righteous men,” I received one intense involuntary movement of my neck, for a total of three. When it came to experiencing these movements at the reciting of these lines, I understood “In the faith of confessors” to mean the priest who had just heard my confession the prior evening; “In the innocence of holy virgins” to mean St. Philomena; and “In the deeds of righteous men” to mean God’s holy priests in general.
In the middle of the night between August 25 and August 26, at approximately 2:30am, I awakened to use the bathroom. I was experiencing attempted harassment and taunting by the devil again in my mind, the same hateful, abusive language I had previously described. The language was being repelled before it could fully enter my mind, but serious attempts to break in were being made. I briefly prayed before a picture of Christ, and asked for help from St. Philomena. At that moment, I received three involuntary movements of the neck. Of course, I took this to be a confirmation that both our Lord and the good saint were present and had heard me.
Flash forward to me publishing this here in October. I still occasionally experience this form of harassment, but it is far less frequent, and the words are still repelled before they can fully enter my mind. I can’t even complete them in my mind if I wanted to. They’re incinerated on arrival before they can take root. My own parish priest says that I can credit the role of my guardian angel in all of this, as well, which I certainly do.
Presenting these three Latin prayers via YouTube, and a sincere warning about not reciting these prayers yourself if you are not an ordained priest
What follows are three YouTube videos. Each one is a prayer in Latin. The first one is in spoken form. It is an exorcism prayer written by Pope Leo XIII, and it is recited here by Fr. Dom Lorenzo, SSCV. It can be read in English here. The next two videos feature prayers sung in chant form. The first one is St. Anthony's Cross Exorcism, while the second one is St. Benedict's Cross Exorcism.
All three of these prayers are beautiful and effective. I frequently play them in the background quietly while reciting my own prayers.
A sincere warning here that you should never recite prayers of exorcism yourself if you are not an ordained priest. Of the prayers presented here below, this is especially true regarding the first one written by Leo XIII and recited by Fr. Dom Lorenzo. Doing so can be very dangerous for us laypeople, since prayers of this type address and command Satan directly.
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Layperson's prayer during Mass
Composed by Aaron S. Robertson
A silent prayer for the layperson during Mass near the time for the Blessed Sacrament
My Lord, hear my prayers for everyone gathered here today in your name. I pray for deliverance from whatever troubles them in their personal or professional lives, or perhaps on their own faith journeys. Have mercy on us all, forgive us our sins, and allow us all to receive you in most Holy Communion. Give us the spiritual food and armor we all need to make good choices, better choices, that are more pleasing to you and more in line with our Father's will and expectations for us; the spiritual food and armor we all need to continue to fend off the harassment, taunts, and traps of Satan and his demon friends; the spiritual food and armor we all need to be of greater charity, all in the service of others and all for your glory. Wash away every blemish that diminishes our friendship with you, and bring us all closer to you and to one another. Amen.
A silent prayer for the layperson during Mass near the time for the Blessed Sacrament
My Lord, hear my prayers for everyone gathered here today in your name. I pray for deliverance from whatever troubles them in their personal or professional lives, or perhaps on their own faith journeys. Have mercy on us all, forgive us our sins, and allow us all to receive you in most Holy Communion. Give us the spiritual food and armor we all need to make good choices, better choices, that are more pleasing to you and more in line with our Father's will and expectations for us; the spiritual food and armor we all need to continue to fend off the harassment, taunts, and traps of Satan and his demon friends; the spiritual food and armor we all need to be of greater charity, all in the service of others and all for your glory. Wash away every blemish that diminishes our friendship with you, and bring us all closer to you and to one another. Amen.
Monday, October 10, 2022
Prayer for those who have no one to pray for them today
Composed by Aaron S. Robertson
A prayer for those who have no one to pray for them today
Come Holy Spirit, Come Holy Spirit, I pray. My friend, my advocate, my guide and teacher, my merciful and loving Almighty God. Hear my prayers for all those who have no one to pray for them today. Make your presence known to them. Comfort them. Grant them your graces and healing, along with any resources they may need. Help them grow in faith. Amen.
For all those who have no one to pray for them today, I pray: [Hail Mary prayer three times -]
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.
A prayer for those who have no one to pray for them today
Come Holy Spirit, Come Holy Spirit, I pray. My friend, my advocate, my guide and teacher, my merciful and loving Almighty God. Hear my prayers for all those who have no one to pray for them today. Make your presence known to them. Comfort them. Grant them your graces and healing, along with any resources they may need. Help them grow in faith. Amen.
For all those who have no one to pray for them today, I pray: [Hail Mary prayer three times -]
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.
Prayer for all those you have ever hurt
Composed by Aaron S. Robertson
A prayer for all those you have ever hurt during your lifetime
My Lord, hear my prayers for all those whom I have ever hurt, in any way, during my lifetime, during my nearly [insert number of years] years on this earth. Whether I can recall all their names and faces or not; whether I can recall all the atrocious deeds I committed against them or not. You know. I pray for every one of them. Grant them your graces and healing. Have mercy on them, forgive them of their own sins, and I pray for their conversions. Amen.
For all those whom I have ever hurt during my lifetime, in any way, in my nearly [insert number of years] years on this earth, I pray: [Hail Mary prayer three times -]
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.
A prayer for all those you have ever hurt during your lifetime
My Lord, hear my prayers for all those whom I have ever hurt, in any way, during my lifetime, during my nearly [insert number of years] years on this earth. Whether I can recall all their names and faces or not; whether I can recall all the atrocious deeds I committed against them or not. You know. I pray for every one of them. Grant them your graces and healing. Have mercy on them, forgive them of their own sins, and I pray for their conversions. Amen.
For all those whom I have ever hurt during my lifetime, in any way, in my nearly [insert number of years] years on this earth, I pray: [Hail Mary prayer three times -]
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.
Prayer to Blessed Virgin Mary
Composed by Aaron S. Robertson
In the morning:
Begin with Hail Mary prayer three times -
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.
My sweet, kind, gentle, beautiful, caring, understanding, merciful, nurturing, and compassionate spiritual mother and holy queen, Blessed Mary, ever virgin. Pray for me, Mary, a sinner in need of your love, your guidance, your support, and your prayers. Help bring me closer to yourself; to your beautiful son, our lord and savior Jesus Christ, the only begotten son of the one true living God, who truly did die for me and for all, so that we may be freed from the bondage of sin and know Almighty God. Help bring me closer to your husband, your most chaste spouse, good St. Joseph, the ultimate male role model who answered God's call. Help bring me closer to Almighty God's army of angels, including my own guardian angel and good St. Michael. Help bring me closer to our communion of saints. Pray for me, Mary, a sinner, and help preserve me from mortal sin during this day. Amen.
In the evening, the same:
Begin with Hail Mary prayer three times -
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.
My sweet, kind, gentle, beautiful, caring, understanding, merciful, nurturing, and compassionate spiritual mother and holy queen, Blessed Mary, ever virgin. Pray for me, Mary, a sinner in need of your love, your guidance, your support, and your prayers. Help bring me closer to yourself; to your beautiful son, our lord and savior Jesus Christ, the only begotten son of the one true living God, who truly did die for me and for all, so that we may be freed from the bondage of sin and know Almighty God. Help bring me closer to your husband, your most chaste spouse, good St. Joseph, the ultimate male role model who answered God's call. Help bring me closer to Almighty God's army of angels, including my own guardian angel and good St. Michael. Help bring me closer to our communion of saints. Pray for me, Mary, a sinner, and help preserve me from mortal sin during this night. Amen.
In the morning:
Begin with Hail Mary prayer three times -
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.
My sweet, kind, gentle, beautiful, caring, understanding, merciful, nurturing, and compassionate spiritual mother and holy queen, Blessed Mary, ever virgin. Pray for me, Mary, a sinner in need of your love, your guidance, your support, and your prayers. Help bring me closer to yourself; to your beautiful son, our lord and savior Jesus Christ, the only begotten son of the one true living God, who truly did die for me and for all, so that we may be freed from the bondage of sin and know Almighty God. Help bring me closer to your husband, your most chaste spouse, good St. Joseph, the ultimate male role model who answered God's call. Help bring me closer to Almighty God's army of angels, including my own guardian angel and good St. Michael. Help bring me closer to our communion of saints. Pray for me, Mary, a sinner, and help preserve me from mortal sin during this day. Amen.
In the evening, the same:
Begin with Hail Mary prayer three times -
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.
My sweet, kind, gentle, beautiful, caring, understanding, merciful, nurturing, and compassionate spiritual mother and holy queen, Blessed Mary, ever virgin. Pray for me, Mary, a sinner in need of your love, your guidance, your support, and your prayers. Help bring me closer to yourself; to your beautiful son, our lord and savior Jesus Christ, the only begotten son of the one true living God, who truly did die for me and for all, so that we may be freed from the bondage of sin and know Almighty God. Help bring me closer to your husband, your most chaste spouse, good St. Joseph, the ultimate male role model who answered God's call. Help bring me closer to Almighty God's army of angels, including my own guardian angel and good St. Michael. Help bring me closer to our communion of saints. Pray for me, Mary, a sinner, and help preserve me from mortal sin during this night. Amen.
Saturday, March 5, 2022
2022 Lent prayer requests
Please use the comments section below to share your prayer requests this Lenten season so that our growing community of readers here may pray for your intentions. I will be praying for your intentions throughout Lent. You may certainly remain anonymous, if you so choose.
Many blessings to you and yours as we begin this Lenten season of prayer, fasting, and reflection!
All the Best,
Aaron Robertson
Many blessings to you and yours as we begin this Lenten season of prayer, fasting, and reflection!
All the Best,
Aaron Robertson
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