LACYAG
The Lawrence (Kansas) Area Catholic
Young Adult Group

Fostering spiritual, educational, service, social and advocacy
opportunities for Lawrence Catholic adults

Prayers

The Apostle's Creed
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
O My Jesus
Hail, Holy Queen
Prayer to St. Joseph
Daily Prayer to Guardian Angel
Anima Christi
Prayer to Defeat the Work of Satan
The Angelus
Payer to St. Michael
Prayer of St. Gertrude the Great (Prayer to release souls form Purgatory)
Payer for the Intercession of Blessed Josemaria Escriva (Founder of Opus Dei)
Payer for the Intercession of Blessed Faustina


The Apostles' Creed

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontious Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into Hell; the third day He arose again from the dead; He ascended into Heaven, sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; form thence He shall come to Judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the Holy Catholic Church, the Communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen

Our Father

Our Father, Who are in Heaven, hallowed by Thy Name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.  And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen

Hail Mary

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blesses 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

Glory Be

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.  As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen

O My Jesus

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from fires of Hell, lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who are in most need of Thy mercy.

Hail, Holy Queen

Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve.  To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy towards us.  And after this our exile, show unto us the blesses Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.  O clement,  O loving,  O sweet Virgin Mary. 
Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
That we may be made worth of the promise of Christ.

Prayer to St. Joseph (over 1900 years old)

O St. Joseph whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the Throne of God, I place in you all my interest and desires. O St. Joseph do assist me by your powerful intercession and obtain for me from your Divine Son all spiritual blessings through Jesus Christ, Our Lord; so that having engaged here below your Heavenly power I may offer my Thanksgiving and Homage to the most  Loving of Fathers.  O St. Joseph, I never weary contemplating you and Jesus asleep on your arms. I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart.  Press him in my name and kiss His fine Head for me, and ask HIm to return the Kiss when I draw my dying breath.  St. Joseph, Patron of departing souls, pray for us. Amen. 
(Say for nine consecutive mornings for anything you may desire.  It has seldom been known to fail!)

Daily Prayer to Guardian Angel

Angel of God, My guardian dear, To Whom His Love, Commits me here
Ever this day, Be at my side, To light and guard, To rule and guide. Amen

(Say daily upon arising, 7 Glory Be's to your guardian angel.)

Anima Christi

Soul of Christ, sanctify me.
Body of Christ, save me.
Blood of Christ, inebriate me.
Water from the side of Christ, wash me.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me.
O good Jesus, hear me.
Within Thy wounds hide me.
Suffer me not to be separated form Thee.
From the malignant enemy, defend me.
In the hour of my death, call me.
And bid me come to Thee.
That with Thy saints I may praise Thee.
Forever and ever. Amen.
(An indulgence of 300 days.  An indulgence of 7 years, if recited after Holy Communion.)

Prayer to Defeat the Work of Satan

O Divine Eternal Father, in union with your Divine Son and the Holy Spirit, and through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I beg You to destroy the Power of your greatest enemy - the evil spirits.

Cast them into the deepest recesses of hell and chain them there forever! Take possession of your Kingdom which You have created and which is rightfully yours.

Heavenly Father, give us the reign of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

I repeat this prayer of pure love for You with every beat of my heart and with every breath I take. Amen.

The Angelus

Times to be said:  6:00 a.m., 12:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.

V. The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary.
R. And she conceived of the Holy Ghost ("Hail Mary" Prayer)
V. Behold the handmaid of the Lord.
R. Be it done unto me according to thy word. ("Hail Mary" Prayer)
V. And the word was made flesh.
R. And dwelt among us ("Hail Mary" Prayer)
V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
R. That we may be made worth of the Promises of Christ
Let us pray:  Pour forth, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy grace into our hearts, that we to whom the Incarnation of Christ, Thy Son, was made known by the message of an angel, may by His passion and cross be brought to the glory of His resurrection, through the same Christ Our  Lord. Amen.

Prayer to St. Michael

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in the day of Battle;  Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the Devil.  May God rebuke Him, we humbly pray, and do Thou, O Prince of Heavenly Host, by the power of God, cast into Hell, Satan and all other evil spirits, who prowl through the world, seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Prayer of St. Gertrude the Great

Eternal Father, I offer thee the most precious blood of they Divine Son Jesus, in union with the Masses said throughout the world today, for all the Holy Souls in Purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal church, those in my own home and within my family. Amen. 
(Our Lord told St. Gertrude the Great that the following prayer would release 1,000 souls from Purgatory each time it is said.)

Payer for the Intercession of Blessed Josemaria Escriva
(Founder of Opus Dei)

O God, You granted your priest Blesses Josemaria countless graces, choosing him as a most faithful instrument to found Opus Dei, a way of sanctification in daily work and in the fulfillment of the Christian's ordinary duties.  Grant that I too may learn to turn all the circumstances and events of my life into occasions of loving You and of serving the Church, the Pope and all souls with joy and simplicity, lighting up the pathway of this earth with faith and love.  Design to grant the canonization of Blessed Josemaria and, through his intercession, grant me the favor of ....(here make your request). Amen.  Our Father. Hail Mary. Glory to the Father.

Payer for the Intercession of Blessed Faustina

Blessed Faustina, you told us that your mission would continue after your death and that you would not forget us (Diary, 281, 1582)
Our Lord Also granted you a great privilege, telling you to "distribute graces as you will, to whom you will, and when you will" (31)
Relying on this, I ask your intercession for the graces I need, especially...(here make your request).  Help me, above all, to trust in Jesus as you did and thus to glorify His mercy every moment of my life.

                                

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