Devoted to Christian Prayer
I searched the Catechism of the Catholic Church for references to the Holy Spirit. In section 2670-2672, it mentions this prayer which is formed from a combination of The Roman Missal, Pentecost Sequence, and Byzantine Liturgy, Pentecost Vespers, Troparion. Come Holy Spirit, renew within me the grace of my Baptism and lead me each and […]
I first heard this prayer as I sat in a classroom in Drimnagh Castle Catholic School on the outskirts of Dublin Ireland. The Christian brother who recited the prayer went on to inform us, in no uncertain terms, “that we should NOT ask God for things because God already knows what we need.” Recently, […]
Even though this is an old prayer it is very relevant for our time of technology and digital social connectivity, distracting us from the importance of God. May we all remember to turn off the gadgets and learn to focus on the Blessed Trinity. Holy Ghost, Show Us How to Turn Towards God O most […]
-author unknown These older prayers are quaint in their use of language while empowering the laity to find God in ways usually reserved for his apostles, popes, priests, sisters, and brothers. So the first time I read this prayer of glory, I physically shuck with the power of the Holy Spirit. I realized instantly […]
My aunt Josie, Lord rest her blessed soul was one of the holiest women I have ever known. When she passed away, I was given her prayerbook as a gift. It is one of my most cherished holy items. In it, I found over fifty Mass cards from the funerals she attended over the years, […]
Collecting old prayer books I love to collect old books, especially rare prayer books because they are a treasure trove of lost words to God. If you have a prayer book handed down from generation to generation, consider yourself blessed. Some of the prayers found in these books may have been recited thousands of times […]
The next seven prayers to the Holy Ghost were found in a 1940’ era prayer book given to my wife by her Polish father. I’ve tried to keep them as close to their original form as they are amazing ‘as is.’ This one is used to purify our hearts after a trial in our lives […]
I felt inspired to write this small prayer after reading a section of the Catechism of the Catholic Church on Vitican.va. Part two, Chapter three, article eight, line 116. Right after it mentions “Jesus promises the coming of the Holy Spirit.” and “He might immediately give the Holy Spirit by “breathing” on his disciples? Oh Holy Spirit, Spirit […]
Saint Lucy or Saint Lucia, was a Christian martyr who died during the Diocletianic Persecution. She is venerated as a saint by the Roman Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, and Orthodox Churches. She is one of eight women along with the Blessed Virgin Mary who are commemorated by name in the Canon of the Mass. Her feast […]
I found this amazing novena on the university of Dayton website. they have a section on their site called “all about Mary” filled with inspiring articles and prayers such as these. https://udayton.edu/imri/mary/index.php Thank you for sharing.. “Devotion to Our Lady of Medjugorje has sprung up almost immediately after the revelation to the visionaries in 1981. […]
Catholics around the world pray this Novena from St. Andrew’s Day 30th November to 24th December. While others prefer the more classic 9-day Christmas Novena began on 16th December. As I always say, “there is no wrong way to pray, just pray.” Say every day Hail, and blessed be the hour and moment at which […]
HEALING NOVENA FOR THE INTERCESSION OF ST. JOHN PAUL II I found this beautiful Novena on the website https://www.stjohnpaul.org/ website for the St. John Paul II Society directed by Fr. Gabriel Gillen. I would like to personally thank everyone there. Consider donating to them. Opening Prayer each day: Merciful God, I pray with thanks and gratitude […]
This is the second time I am using a prayer to the Holy Spirit from Saint Augustine (shown in a painting by Philippe de Champaigne). A person who influenced Christianity in a profound way through is writing, miracles and deeds. This prayer survived almost 1600 years and continues to be read by Christians all over […]
Padre Pio from in Pietrelcina, southern Italy, also known as Saint Pio of Pietrelcina. He died in 1968 when I was six. Padre Pio became famous for presenting stigmata for most of his life, thereby generating much interest in the Catholic community. He was both beatified (1999) and canonized (2002) by Pope John Paul II. “Pray, hope, and don’t worry. Worry is useless. […]
