Prayers & Blessings
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Blessed Joseph, husband of Mary, be with us this day.
You protected and cherished the Virgin; loving the Child Jesus as your Son, you rescued him from danger of death. Defend the Church, the household of God, purchased by the Blood of Christ. Guardian of the Holy Family, be with us in our trials. May your prayers obtain for us the strength to flee from error and wrestle with the powers of corruption so that in life we may grow in holiness and in death rejoice in the crown of victory. Amen. |
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33 Day Consecration to St. Joseph
Begin the self-led consecration on March 30th. Fr. Pat will celebrate the consecration on May 1st at Mass. Did you know that St. Joseph is also your spiritual father? Would you like your understanding, love and devotion to become deeper for the man chosen by God to be the earthly father of Jesus and your spiritual father? St. Joseph's roll in salvation history was not a one-time event but continues to this present day. His paternal intercession is not only potent but is much needed today in our changing world and in the devotional life of all Christians and Christian families. Order your book at www.shopmercy.org ($14.95). |
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Pray the Rosary
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Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet with Fr. Rob Galea
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Covid-19 Prayer from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Please pray this as often as possible. Alone or with others.
Please pray this as often as possible. Alone or with others.
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HOLY VIRGIN OF GUADALUPE,
Queen of the Angels and Mother of the Americas. We fly to you today as your beloved children. We ask you to intercede for us with your Son, as you did at the wedding in Cana. Pray for us, loving Mother, and gain for our nation and world, and for all our families and loved ones, the protection of your holy angels, that we may be spared the worst of this illness. For those already afflicted, we ask you to obtain the grace of healing and deliverance. Hear the cries of those who are vulnerable and fearful, wipe away their tears and help them to trust. In this time of trial and testing, teach all of us in the Church to love one another and to be patient and kind. Help us to bring the peace of Jesus to our land and to our hearts. We come to you with confidence, knowing that you truly are our compassionate mother, health of the sick and cause of our joy. Shelter us under the mantle of your protection, keep us in the embrace of your arms, help us always to know the love of your Son, Jesus. Amen. |
Diocese of Fresno
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Prayer for Priests |
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God our Father, in baptism you call your people by name and make them a member of your Church. I praise you for your goodness, I thank you for your gifts. Father, bless your Church with love. Raise up in the Diocese of Fresno good and holy families, loving husbands, wives and devoted parents and children. Raise up from our families dedicated and generous leaders who will serve as priests for your people. Send your Spirit to guide and strengthen them, that they may serve your people following the example of your Son, Jesus Christ in whose name I offer this prayer. Amen. Written by Reverend Monsignor Patrick McCormick |
O Jesus, Eternal Priest, look down with love upon Thy priests. Fill them with burning zeal for the conversion of sinners. Keep them within the shelter of Thy Sacred Heart. Keep unstained their anointed hands. which daily touch Thy Sacred Body. Keep unsullied their lips purpled with Thy precious Blood. Keep pure and unearthly their hearts sealed with the sublime marks of Thy glorious Priesthood. Let Thy holy love protect them from the world's contagion. Bless their labors with abundant fruit, and may the souls to whom they minister on earth be one day their joy and consolation in heaven. Amen. |
O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day for all the intentions of your Sacred Heart, in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world, for the salvation of souls, the reparation of sins, the reunion of all Christians, and in particular for the intentions of the Holy Father this month. Amen. Written in 1844 by Fr. François-Xavier Gautrelet |
