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      The Catholic Catechism clearly defines prayer as a "vital and personal relationship with the living and true God" (CCC, no. 2558). Prayer is Christian "insofar as it is communion with Christ" (CCC, no. 2565), and a "covenant relationship between God and man in Christ" (CCC, no. 2564).
      Descriptions of prayer are abundant throughout Christian history. "True prayer," wrote St. Augustine, "is nothing but love." Prayer should arise from the heart. "Prayer," said St. John Vianney, "is the inner bath of love into which the soul plunges itself." "Everyone of us needs half an hour of prayer each day," remarked St. Francis de Sales, "except when we are busy—then we need an hour." Definitions of prayer are important, but insufficient. There is a huge difference between knowing about prayer and praying. On this issue, the Rule of St. Benedict is clear, "If a man wants to pray, let him go and pray."
      St. John Damascene gave a classic definition of prayer: "Prayer is the raising of one's mind and heart to God or the requesting of good things from God" (CCC, no. 2559, citing St. John Damascene, De Fide Orth. 3, 24).  "For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a simple look turned toward heaven, it is a cry of recognition and of love, embracing both trial and joy." (CCC, no. 2558, citing St. Therese of Lisieux)

      Some Prayer Resources:
      Join a life group - St. Mary's Life Group
      Hallow.com
      usccb.org/catholic-prayers
      usccb.cld.bz/Catechism-of-the-Catholic-Church - Catholic Catechism online (pages 640-688)

      Sign of the Cross
      In the name of the Father, 
      and of the Son, 
      and of the Holy Spirit, 
      Amen.

      Our Father
      Our Father, who art in heaven, 
      hallowed be 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 you. 
      Blessed are you among women 
      and blessed is the fruit of your 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 Spirit,
      as it was in the beginning
      is now, and ever shall be
      world without end. Amen.

      Prayer to the Holy Spirit
      Come, Holy Spirit, 
      fill the hearts of your faithful. 
      Enkindle in them the fire of your love. 
      Send forth your Spirit 
      and they shall be created 
      and you will renew the face of the earth.  Amen.

      Divine Praises
      Blessed be God. 
      Blessed be his Holy Name. 
      Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true Man. 
      Blessed be the Name of Jesus. 
      Blessed be his most Sacred Heart. 
      Blessed be his most Precious Blood. 
      Blessed be Jesus in the most Holy Sacrament of the Altar.
      Blessed be the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete. 
      Blessed be the great Mother of God, Mary most holy. 
      Blessed be her holy and Immaculate Conception. 
      Blessed be her glorious Assumption. 
      Blessed be the name of Mary, Virgin and Mother. 
      Blessed be St. Joseph, her most chaste spouse. 
      Blessed be God in his angels and in his saints.

      Morning Offering
      O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you my prayers, works, joys and sufferings of this day in union with the holy sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world. I offer them for all the intentions of your Sacred Heart, the salvation of souls, the reparation for sins and the reunion of all Christians. I offer them for the intentions of our bishops and of all the Apostles of Prayer and in particular for those recommended by our Holy Father this month.

      Prayer to Our Guardian Angel
      Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God’s love commits me here, ever this day be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.

      Hail Holy Queen
      Hail, holy Queen, Mother of Mercy,  
      our life, our sweetness and our hope. 
      To you do we cry, 
      poor banished children of Eve. 
      To you do we send up our sighs, 
      mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. 
      Turn then, most gracious advocate, 
      your eyes of mercy toward us, 
      and after this exile, 
      show unto us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus. 
      O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. Amen.

      Memorare
      Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, 
      that never was it known 
      that anyone who fled to your protection, 
      implored your help, 
      or sought your intercession, 
      was left unaided.
      Inspired by this confidence I fly unto you, 
      O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. 
      To you do I come, 
      before you I stand, 
      sinful and sorrowful. 
      O Mother of the Word Incarnate, 
      despise not my petitions, 
      but in your mercy hear and answer me.
      Amen.

      The Angelus
      V. The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary.
      R. And she conceived of the Holy Spirit. 
      Hail Mary…

      V. Behold the handmaid of the Lord.
      R. Be it done unto me according to your word. 
      Hail Mary . . . 

      V.  And the Word was made Flesh. 
      R.  And dwelt among us. 
       Hail Mary . . . 

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

      Let us pray: 
      Pour forth, we beseech you, O Lord, your grace into our hearts; that we, to whom the Incarnation of Christ, your 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. 

      The Magnificat
      My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
      my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
      for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant.
      From this day all generations will call me blessed:
      the Almighty has done great things for me,
      and holy is his Name.
      He has mercy on those who fear him in every generation.
      He has shown the strength of his arm,
      he has scattered the proud in their conceit.
      He has cast down the mighty from their thrones,
      and has lifted up the lowly.
      He has filled the hungry with good things,
      and the rich he has sent away empty.
      He has come to the help of his servant Israel for he has remembered his promise of mercy,
      the promise he made to our fathers, 
      to Abraham and to his children forever. Amen.

      Act of Faith
      O my God, I firmly believe that you are one God in three divine Persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. I believe that your divine Son became man and died for our sins and that he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe these and all the truths which the Holy Catholic Church teaches because you have revealed them who are eternal truth and wisdom, who can neither deceive nor be deceived.  In this faith I intend to live and die. Amen.

      Act of Hope
      O Lord God, I hope by your grace for the pardon of all my sins and after life here to gain eternal happiness because you have promised it who are infinitely powerful, faithful, kind, and merciful.  In this hope I intend to live and die. Amen.

      Act of Love
      O Lord God, I love you above all things and I love my neighbor for your sake because you are the highest, infinite and perfect good, worthy of all my love. In this love I intend to live and die. Amen.

      Act of Contrition
      My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart.
      In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good,
      I have sinned against you whom I should love above all things.
      I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more,
      and to avoid whatever leads me to sin.
      Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us.
      In his name, my God, have mercy.
      Amen.

      Grace Before Meals
      Bless us, O Lord, 
      and these your gifts, 
      which we are about to receive, 
      from your bounty, 
      through Christ, Our Lord. Amen.

      Grace After Meals
      We give you thanks, for all your benefits, almighty God, who lives and reigns forever. 
      And may the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
       

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602 West Chicago Street, Bronson, MI 49028
517-369-2120

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