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O Most Blessed Mother, heart of love, heart of mercy, ever listening, caring, consoling, hear our prayer. As your children, we implore your intercession with Jesus your Son. Receive with understanding and compassion the petitions we place before you today, especially those so deep in our heart.

We are comforted in knowing your heart is ever open to those who ask for your prayer. We trust to your gentle care and intercession, those whom we love and who are sick or lonely or hurting. Help all of us, Holy Mother, to bear our burdens in this life until we may share eternal life and peace with God forever.
Amen.

 

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PRIEST:
Most holy and Immaculate Virgin and our Mother Mary,
you are our Perpetual Help, our refuge and our hope.

ALL:
We come to you today.
We thank God for all the graces received through your intercession.
Mother of Perpetual Help, we promise to live you always
and to do all we can to lead others to you.

PRIEST:
Mother of Perpetual Help, confident of your powerful influence with God, obtain for us these graces:

ALL:
The strength to overcome temptation,
a perfect love for Jesus Christ,
and a holy death
so that we will live with you and your Son for all eternity.

PRIEST:
Let us pray as a community of faith.
Mary, all generations have called you blessed,
and the Almighty has done great things for you.

ALL:
Mother of Perpetual Help,
we call upon your most powerful name.
Your very name inspires confidence and hope.
May it always be on our lips,
especially in time of temptation
and, at the hour of our death.
Blessed Lady, help us whenever we call on you.
Let us not be content with merely pronouncing your name.
May our daily lives proclaim
that you are our Mother and our Perpetual Help.

PRIEST:
Let us pray for our temporal wants:

ALL:
Mother of Perpetual Help,
with the greatest confidence we kneel before you.
We implore your help in the problems of our daily lives.
Trials and sorrows often depress us;
misfortunes and privations being misery into our lives;
everywhere we meet the cross.
Comforter of the Afflicted
beg your Son, Jesus,
to strengthen us as we bear our burdens
and to free us from our sufferings.
Or if it be the will of God
that we should suffer still longer,
help us endure all with love and patience.
May we follow the example of your Son,
and through him,
with him,
and in him,
commend ourselves to the care of our heavenly Father.

PRIEST:
Let us now present our petitions and our thanks.
Lord Jesus Christ, at a word from Mary your Mother,
you changed water into wine at Cana of Galilee.
Listen now to the People of God gathered here
to honor Our Mother of Perpetual Help.
Grant our petitions and accept our sincere thanks.

PRIEST:
Grant wisdom and guidance to our Holy Father, Pope . . .,
our Bishop . . ., our priest,
and all the leaders of our nation, state, and community.

ALL:
Hear us, Lord, through Mary our Mother.

PRIEST:
Grant peace and unity throughout the world, especially in our homes and families.

ALL:
Hear us, Lord, through Mary our Mother.

PRIEST:
Grant that young people respond generously to the call of the Holy Spirit
in deepening their faith and choosing their vocation in life.

ALL:
Hear us, Lord, through Mary our Mother.

PRIEST:
Grant us continued health of mind and body, and help the sick,
especially . . ., to regain their health according to your holy will.

ALL:
Hear us, Lord, through Mary our Mother.

PRIEST:
Grant eternal rest to all our deceased,
especially . . ., and to the souls of all the faithful departed.

ALL:
Hear us, Lord, through Mary our Mother.

PRIEST:
Let us pause now to silently present our own petitions to
Our Mother of Perpetual Help.

PRIEST:
Lord, accept our thanks for the new life of grace you gave us.

ALL:
We thank you, Lord, through Mary our Mother.

PRIEST:
Accept our thanks for all the graces received
through the sacramental life of the Church.

ALL:
We thank you, Lord, through Mary our Mother.

PRIEST:
Accept our thanks for the spiritual and material blessings we have received.

ALL:
We thank you, Lord, through Mary our Mother.

PRIEST:
Let us pause now to silently thank
Our Mother of Perpetual Help for our own favors received.

PRIEST:
we pray for the sick:

ALL:
Lord, look upon your servants
laboring under bodily weakness.
Cherish and revive the souls
which you have created
so that, purified by their suffering
they may soon find themselves healed by your mercy.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

PRIEST:
May the Lord Jesus Christ be with you that he may defend you,
within you that he may sustain you,
before you that he may lead you,
behind you that he may protect you,
above you that he may bless you
in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

ALL:
Amen.

PRIEST:
Let us renew our confidence in Mary as a perpetual help.

ALL:
Mother of Perpetual Help,
you have been blessed and favored by God.
You became not only the Mother of the Redeemer,
but the Mother of the redeemed as well.
We come to you today as your loving children.
Watch over us and take care of us.
As you held the child Jesus in your loving arms,
so take us in your arms.

Be a mother ready at every moment to help us.
For God who is might * has done great things for you,
and his mercy is from age to age
on those who love him.
Our greatest fear is
that in time of temptation,
we may fail to call out to you,
and become lost children.
Intercede for; us, dear Mother,
in obtaining pardon for our sins,
love for Jesus,
final perseverance,
and the grace always to call upon you,
Mother of Perpetual Help.

PRIEST:
Let us unite with the Christians of all ages in praising Mary
and in committing ourselves to her powerful protection:

ALL:
Hail Mary, etc.

PRIEST:
Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.

ALL
May we may become worthy of the promises of Christ.

PRIEST:
Let us pray. Lord Jesus Christ, who gave us your Mother Mary,
whose image we venerate, as a mother ready at every moment to help us;
grant, we beg you, that we who call on her help my always
enjoy the fruit of your redemption.
We ask this through you who live and reign forever.

ALL:
Amen.

vocals offered by Fr. Mark Cyza and Kris McGregor

Joyful Mysteries

 

(Said on Mondays, Saturdays, Sundays of Advent, and Sundays from Epiphany until Lent)

First Joyful Mystery – The Annunciation of Gabriel to Mary
I Desire the Love Of Humility
Think of…
The humility of the Blessed Virgin when the Angel Gabriel greeted her with these words: “Hail full of grace”.
Luke 1:26

 
Second Joyful Mystery – The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth
I Desire Charity Toward My Neighbor
Think of…
Mary’s charity in visiting her cousin Elizabeth and remaining with her for three months before the birth of John the Baptist.
Luke 1:39

 

Third Joyful Mystery – The Birth of Jesus
I Desire the Love of God
Think of…The poverty, so lovingly accepted by Mary when she placed the Infant Jesus, our God and Redeemer, in a manger in the stable of Bethlehem. Luke 2:1

 
Fourth Joyful Mystery – The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple
I Desire a Spirit of Sacrifice
Think of…
Mary’s obedience to the law of God in presenting the Child Jesus in the Temple.
Luke 2:22

 

Fifth Joyful Mystery – Finding Jesus in the Temple
I desire Zeal For The Glory Of God
Think of…
The deep sorrow with which Mary sought the Child Jesus for three days, and the joy with which she found Him in the midst of the Teachers of the Temple.
Luke 2:41

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(Said on Thursdays throughout the year)

First Luminous Mystery – The Baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan
And a voice came from the heavens, saying, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”
Matthew 3:17

 

The Second Luminous Mystery – The Wedding at Cana, Christ Manifested
Jesus did this as the beginning of his signs in Cana in Galilee and so revealed his glory, and his disciples began to believe in him.
John 2:11

 

The Third Luminous Mystery – the Proclamation of the Kingdom of God
Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: “This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.”
Mark 1:15

 

The Fourth Luminous Mystery – The Transfiguration of Jesus
And he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun and his clothes became white as light.
Matthew 17:2

 

The Fifth Luminous Mystery – The Last Supper, the Holy Eucharist
While they were eating, Jesus took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and giving it to his disciples said, “Take and eat; this is my body.” Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you, for this is my blood of the covenant, which will be shed on behalf of many for the forgiveness of sins. Matthew 26:26
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First Sorrowful Mystery – Agony of Jesus in the Garden
I Desire True Repentance for My Sins
Think of…
Our Lord Jesus in the garden of Gethsemani, suffering a bitter agony for our sins.
Matthew 26:36

 

Second Sorrowful Mystery – Jesus is Scourged at the Pillar
I Desire a Spirit of Mortification
Think of…
The cruel scourging at the pillar that our Lord suffered; the heavy blows that tore His flesh.
Matthew 27:26

 

 

Third Sorrowful Mystery – Jesus is Crowned With Thorns
I Desire Moral Courage.
Think of…The crown of sharp thorns that was forced upon our Lord’s Head and the patience with which He endured the pain for our sins.
Matthew 27:27

 

Fourth Sorrowful Mystery – Jesus Carries His Cross
I Desire the Virtue of Patience
Think of…
The heavy Cross, so willingly carried by our Lord, and ask Him to help you to carry your crosses without complaint.
Matthew 27:32

 

Fifth Sorrowful Mystery – The Crucifixion of Jesus
I Desire the Grace of Final Perseverance
Think of…
The love which filled Christ’s Sacred Heart during His three hours’ agony on the Cross, and ask Him to be with you at the hour of death.
Matthew 27:33
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(Said on Wednesdays, and Sundays throughout the year)

First Glorious Mystery – The Resurrection of Jesus
I Desire a Strong Faith
Think of…Christ’s glorious triumph when, on the third day after His death, He arose from the tomb and for forty days appeared to His Blessed Mother and to His disciples.
John 20:1

 

Second Glorious Mystery – The Ascension of Jesus
I Desire the Virtue of Hope
Think of…
The Ascension of Jesus Christ, forty days after His glorious Resurrection, in the presence of Mary and His disciples.Luke 24:36

 

Third Glorious Mystery – The Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
I Desire Zeal for the Glory of God
Think of…
The descent of the Holy Spirit upon Mary and the Apostles, under the form of tongues of fire, in fulfillment of Christ’s promise.
Acts 2:1

 

Fourth Glorious Mystery – The Assumption of Mary into Heaven
I Desire the Grace of a Holy Death
Think of…
The glorious Assumption of Mary into Heaven, when she was united with her Divine Son.

Fifth Glorious Mystery – The Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth
I Desire a Greater Love for the Blessed Virgin Mary
Think of…
The glorious crowning of Mary as Queen of Heaven by her Divine Son, to the great joy of all the Saints.
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Litany of Loreto

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V. Lord, have mercy.
R. Christ have mercy.
V. Lord have mercy. Christ hear us.
R. 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.

Holy Mary, pray for us.
Holy Mother of God, pray for us.
Holy Virgin of Virgins, [etc.]
Mother of Christ,
Mother of divine grace,
Mother most pure,
Mother most chaste,
Mother inviolate,
Mother undefiled,
Mother most amiable,
Mother most admirable,
Mother of good Counsel,
Mother of our Creator,
Mother of our Savior,
Virgin most prudent,
Virgin most venerable,
Virgin most renowned,
Virgin most powerful,
Virgin most merciful,
Virgin most faithful,
Mirror of justice,
Seat of wisdom,
Cause of our joy,
Spiritual vessel,
Vessel of honor,
Singular vessel of devotion,
Mystical rose,
Tower of David,
Tower of ivory,
House of gold,
Ark of the covenant,
Gate of heaven,
Morning star,
Health of the sick,
Refuge of sinners,
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,
Queen of the most holy Rosary,
Queen of families,
Queen of peace,

V. Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
R. Spare us, O Lord.
V. Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
R. Graciously hear us, O Lord.
V. Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
Have mercy on us.

V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray. Grant, we beseech Thee, O Lord God, that we thy servants may enjoy perpetual health of mind and body, and by the glorious intercession of blessed Mary, ever Virgin, may we be freed from present sorrow, and rejoice in eternal happiness. Through Christ our Lord. R. Amen.