Driving Prayer (for ALL Motorcyclists & Other Road Users)

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. Driving Prayer (for ALL Motorcyclists & Other Road Users)... Dear heavenly Father... We pray for all motorcyclists as they are the most vulnerable on the road with nothing to protect them accept for their mandatory helmets (we thank God for it's invention and for making it mandatory in our country). We pray for the parents of these motorcyclists that they would put their worries to good use by praying for the safety of their child as well as for the safety of other children. Besides those riding, we also pray for all other road users... those driving... and even the pedestrians... that we exercise care and diligence... and think of the safety for ourselves as well as for others on the roads. Keep us alert at all times so we may not pose a danger to ourselves or others. Calm our nerves and grant us patience so as to avoid any forms of confrontations with others on the roads... and bring us all home safely to our loved ones. We make this prayer through Jesus Christ and his loving mother. Amen. .

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Prayers of the Rosary (New Roman Missal 3rd Edition 2011) ~ compiled by PGA

Note: At the words that follow, up to and including 'and became man', all bow.
"and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man."

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Prayers of the Rosary (New Roman Missal 3^rd Edition 2011) ~ compiled by PGA

This prepared while keeping in mind the 'New Roman Missal 3rd Edition 2011'. The full implementation of the Roman Missal, Third Edition began in most of the English-speaking Catholic world on the First Sunday of Advent, 2011. The changes involve only 2 prayers; the 'I Believe' and the 'Our Father'.

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

The Credo ~ I believe in one God, / the Father almighty, / maker of heaven and earth, / of all things visible and invisible. / I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, / the Only Begotten Son of God, / born of the Father before all ages. / God from God, / Light from Light, / true God from true God, / begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; / through him all things were made. / For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, / (bow) and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, / and became man. / For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, / he suffered death and was buried, / and rose again on the third day / in accordance with the Scriptures. / He ascended into heaven / and is seated at the right hand of the Father. / He will come again in glory / to judge the living and the dead / and his kingdom will have no end. / I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, / who proceeds from the Father and the Son, / who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, / who has spoken through the prophets. / I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. / I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins / and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead / and the life of the world to come. Amen.

The Pater Noster ~ 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.

The Ave Maria ~ 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.

The Gloria Patri ~ 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.

The Prayer of Our Lady Of Fatima ~ O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, take all souls to Heaven, especially those most in need of your Mercy. Amen.

The Salve Regina ~ Hail Holy Queen, Mother of mercy, hail, 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, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this our exile, show unto us the blessed 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 worthy of the promises of Christ.

Prayer to St Michael ~ Holy Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do you, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who wander through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

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Our Father ~ 2011

This will be the version of the 'Our Father' said during mass when the New Roman Missal starts.

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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.

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For the kingdom,

the power and the glory are yours

now and for ever.

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Prayers For Jonathan Seet ~ by Peggy Ling

I am very sure Peggy will continue to pray for Jon as she had done so on this earth. This is the end of this archive but I am sure her prayers will carry more weight in heaven. From a collection of all her prayers for Jonathan, here is a paraphrasing of some prayers that Peggy has said for Jonathan which started on Tue, Mar 2, 2010 at 8:27 AM.
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A Combination of Prayers For Jonathan Seet ~ by Peggy Ling
(Updated: Tue, 2011 May 31, 1458hrs)
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Dear Father, with our sincere hearts, by your gentle hands and pure heart, and through the faithfulness of his family, friends and relatives, we pray for this youth who has been in coma since Mar 2009, before his 16th birthday, that he may show some signs of response. You know he has been coma due to a congenital defect that caused his blood vessel in his brain to burst. May his family (especially his parents who are yearning for a hope) and all those that visit him, bring Good News of Your Word, and may he continue to witness the goodness of your Daily Creations through his other senses. We ask that he may smell friendship and love through all the people he meets today.
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We pray for his parents that they be eased with other matters in their daily lives by the end of each evening, so that they may be recharged, renewed and refreshed the next day to care for their Son. May their hearts to hold dear, your daily promises; when they lose sight of your light, may you send angels to them to comfort and pick them up once again.
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We pray for his younger sister. Dear Jesus, give her a generous and understanding heart, especially so when her parents have to spend extra time to care for her older brother. May she be filled with prayer, love, compassion and patience, like how she witness of her parents towards her older brother. And may this little child of yours come to share good news of her daily experiences of joyful life with her brother so that he may come to know of your goodness and generosity in granting her abundances of blessings.
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We pray for the Medical Servants looking after him that they would find joy and satisfaction in doing their job well and may their lives be blessed with peace of mind and good health, so that their gentleness of Care and Love will flow through every stream of blood in him.
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The Universal Prayer ~ attributed to Pope Clement XI

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The Universal Prayer

~ attributed to Pope Clement XI

Lord, I believe in you: increase my faith.

I trust in you: strengthen my trust.

I love you: let me love you more and more.

I am sorry for my sins: deepen my sorrow.

I worship you as my first beginning,

I long for you as my last end,

I praise you as my constant helper,

And call on you as my loving protector.

Guide me by your wisdom,

Correct me with your justice,

Comfort me with your mercy,

Protect me with your power.

I offer you, Lord, my thoughts: to be fixed on you;

My words: to have you for their theme;

My actions: to reflect my love for you;

My sufferings: to be endured for your greater glory.

I want to do what you ask of me:

In the way you ask,

For as long as you ask,

Because you ask it.

Lord, enlighten my understanding,

Strengthen my will,

Purify my heart,

and make me holy.

Help me to repent of my past sins

And to resist temptation in the future.

Help me to rise above my human weaknesses

And to grow stronger as a Christian.

Let me love you, my Lord and my God,

And see myself as I really am:

A pilgrim in this world,

A Christian called to respect and love

All whose lives I touch,

Those under my authority,

My friends and my enemies.

Help me to conquer anger with gentleness,

Greed by generosity,

Apathy by fervor.

Help me to forget myself

And reach out toward others.

Make me prudent in planning,

Courageous in taking risks.

Make me patient in suffering, unassuming in prosperity.

Keep me, Lord, attentive at prayer,

Temperate in food and drink,

Diligent in my work,

Firm in my good intentions.

Let my conscience be clear,

My conduct without fault,

My speech blameless,

My life well-ordered.

Put me on guard against my human weaknesses.

Let me cherish your love for me,

Keep your law,

And come at last to your salvation.

Teach me to realize that this world is passing,

That my true future is the happiness of heaven,

That life on earth is short,

And the life to come eternal.

Help me to prepare for death

With a proper fear of judgment,

But a greater trust in your goodness.

Lead me safely through death

To the endless joy of heaven.

Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Labels: Prayer, Catholic

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Prayers of the Faithful ~ Good Friday Prayer Intentions

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About The Good Friday Prayer ~ by PGA

I remembered reading it as 'Good Friday Universal Prayers' or something like that... anyway...

On Good Friday every year and in Catholic churches everywhere,

Catholics will prayed for you, no matter who you are or what you believe in.

May God pour his blessings upon you, that you may be richly blessed. Amen.

After we pray for...

the Catholic Church,

the Pope,

the Clergy & Laity of the Church, and

those Preparing for Baptism...

we continue to pray for...

Unity of Christians,

the Jewish People,

Those Who Do Not Believe in Christ,

Those Who Do Not Believe in God,

All in Public Office,

and all Those in Special Need.

In one way or another, you will be remembered in our prayers... always.

Details of the prayer is right after this line…

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Prayers of the Faithful ~ Good Friday Prayer Intentions

For the Church:

Let us pray, dear friends,

For the holy Church of God throughout the world,

That God the almighty Father

Guide it and gather it together

So that we many worship him

In peace and tranquility.

Almighty and eternal God,

You have shown your glory to all nations

in Christ, you Son.

Guide the work of your Church.

Help it to persevere in faith,

Proclaim you name,

And bring your salvation to people everywhere.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

For the Pope:

Let us pray

For our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI

That God who chose him to be bishop

May give him health and strength

To guide and govern God’s holy people.

Almighty and eternal God,

You guide all things by your word,

You govern all Christian people.

In your love protect the Pope you have chosen for us.

Under his leadership deepen our faith

And make us better Christians.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

For the Clergy and Laity of the Church:

Let us pray for N. our bishop,

For all bishops, priests, and deacons;

For all who have a special ministry in the Church

And for all God’s people.

Almighty and eternal God,

Your Spirit guides the Church

And makes it holy.

Listen to our prayers

And help each one of us

In his own vocation

To do you work more faithfully.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

For Those Preparing for Baptism:

Let us pray for those among us preparing for baptism,

That God in his mercy

Make them responsive to his love,

Forgive their sins through the waters of new birth,

And give them life in Jesus Christ our Lord.

Almighty and eternal God,

You continually bless your Church with new members.

Increase the faith and understanding

Of those among us preparing for baptism.

Give them a new birth in these living waters

And make them members of you chosen family.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

For Unity of Christians:

Let us pray

For all our brothers and sisters

Who share our faith in Jesus Christ,

That God may gather and keep together in one church

All those who seek the truth with sincerity.

Almighty and eternal God,

You keep together those you have united.

Look kindly on all who follow Jesus your Son.

We are all consecrated to you by our common baptism.

Make us one in the fullness of faith,

And keep us one in the fellowship of love.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

For the Jewish People:

Let us pray

For the Jewish people,

The first to hear the word of God,

That they may continue to grow in the love of his name

And in faithfulness to his covenant.

Almighty and eternal God,

Long ago you gave your promise to Abraham and his posterity.

Listen to your Church as we pray

That the people you first made your own

May arrive at the fullness of redemption.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

For Those Who Do Not Believe in Christ:

Let us pray

For those who do not believe in Christ,

That the light of the Holy Spirit

May show them the way to salvation.

Almighty and eternal God,

Enable those who do not acknowledge Christ

To find the truth

As they walk before you in sincerity of heart.

Help us to grow in love for one another,

To grasp more fully the mystery of your godhead,

And to become more perfect witnesses of your love

In the sight of men.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

For Those Who Do Not Believe in God:

Let us pray

For those who do not believe in God,

that they may find him

By sincerely following all that is right.

Almighty and eternal God,

You created mankind

So that all might long to find you

And have peace when you are found,

Grant that, in spite of the hurtful things

That stand in their way,

They may all recognize in the lives of Christians

The tokens of your love and mercy,

And gladly acknowledge you

As the one true God and Father of us all.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen

For All in Public Office:

Let us pray

For those who serve us in public office,

That God may guide their minds and hearts,

So that all men may live in true peace and freedom.

Almighty and eternal God,

You know the longings of men’s hearts

And you protect their rights.

In your goodness

Watch over those in authority,

So that people everywhere may enjoy

Religious freedom, security, and peace.

We ask those through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

For Those in Special Need:

Let us pray, dear friends,

That God the almighty Father

May heal the sick,

Comfort the dying,

Give safety to travelers,

Free those unjustly deprived of liberty,

And rid the world of falsehood,

Hunger and disease.

Almighty, ever-living God,

You give strength to the weary

And new courage to those who have lost heart.

Hear the prayers of all who call on you in trouble

That they may have the joy of receiving your help in their need.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

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The 'I Confess' ~ Catholic Prayer

I confess to almighty God, and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have sinned through my own fault, in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done, and in what I have failed to do; and I ask blessed Mary, ever virgin, all the angels and saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God. Amen.

I Believe & We Believe ~ The Apostles' Creed

Credo
I Believe
We Believe
The Apostles' Creed
Catholic

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Prayer For The Sick (to Jesus, Mary & God)

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Tuesday, January 26, 2010 3:45 PM
Just received a prayer request for someone's friend via email.

{Hi – please pray for my friend Name – her cancer has spread and it is showing on the outside, i.e. blisters are popping up and oozing pus around her right side (where the mastectomy/grafting was done), her right arm is badly swollen (twice the normal size) and she can’t lift it. She is now on oral as well as liquid morphine – high dosage. Admitted to NUH again today. Doctors have given her about 3-6 months. She is strong and bears the pain without complaining. Thanks and God Bless. }


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Her description of her friend's sufferings was so graphic that I was moved to tears (as I wrote the prayer) and also to ponder on 'Pain & Sufferings' in the world.


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Prayer For The Sick
(to Jesus, Mary & God The Father)


Lord Jesus Christ,
Hear our prayers for NAME.
Help her to unite her sufferings with yours
and if it's your will, may she get better.
Be with her, and let her never forget
that you care for her.

Mary, Our Mother,
Please intercede for us with Jesus, your son,
That she may be cured,
or at least --- may she not feel pain,
or at least --- may her sufferings not be long,
or at least --- may she find Jesus in her sufferings,
or at least --- that her sufferings will not be in vain
with her eternal reward in heaven with God.

Our Father in heaven,
You gave us life.
Surely you'll not take it from us
except to give us eternal life in heaven.
Our human understanding is not enough
to comprehend fully this suffering.
You gave us your son to show us
that suffering is necessary,
even for the innocent.
But like your son,
we ask that you take this cup from us;
Yet not our will, but yours be done.
We make this prayer
through Jesus Christ your son
& his loving mother, Mary.

Amen

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Here's an update ~ Wed, Feb 24, 2010 at 2:01 PM
I thank the Lord that I can turn to you for prayers whenever I request them. I have in need of them again. Some of you have been praying for my friend 'B' – the doctors are not going to do much for her anymore. Also, my aunty 'H' has stage 4 pancreatic cancer and will be transferred to Assisi Home & Hospice today. Please join me in praying that they will be comfortable and be at peace for their eternal reward is waiting for them. Thanks much!

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Here's an update ~ Monday, March 01, 2010 10:51 AM
Hi – Thanks for your prayers again. My Aunty 'H' passed away peacefully last night. May she rest in peace. My friend 'B' is in a semi-conscious state and in pain. Please continue to pray for her. Thanks and God Bless.

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Here's an update ~ Tuesday, 02 March, 2010 9:27 AM
Hi everyone – the Lord has been kind and merciful. My friend 'B' went to meet him yesterday afternoon. May she rest in his arms, Amen.

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Final Update ~ Tuesday, 02 March, 2010 9:28 AM

'B' & 'H' have passed away. They were faithful till the end, with their family & friends praying with them, and for them. Like Timothy, they can each say "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." ~ Bible, 2 Timothy 4:7 --- As Catholics, we continue to pray for their souls as we pray for the souls of everyone else we know, and those that we do not know.

Why do people need to suffer & die?
Now, I'm no expert on Pain & Suffering but I hope this article will help. I know that it has helped some of the people; AND I also know that it is of NO use to some of the other people; BUT I do know that it definitely works for me.


Trying To Understand Pain & Suffering
http://enterarena.blogspot.com/2010/04/trying-to-understand-pain-suffering-by.html

A priest once explained to me that there's pain & suffering in the world because of the propergation of sin. Our human understanding is not enough to comprehend fully this suffering. God gave us Jesus (His Son) to show us that suffering is necessary, even for the innocent. But like Jesus, we can ask God to take this cup from us; yet not our will, but God's be done. When we see someone suffering, it's NOT necessarily because of his own sin; it may be the sin of others that has been propergated into the world. I believe that God sees all that is happening and will not forget the sufferer's reward in Heaven. Everyone has their own suffering, it's just that sometimes it is not obvious to us. Not all cases of suffering are God's will, but rather due to circumstances of life. Some are very "clear"... for example... we believe that Jesus' Passion is God's Will because it's stated in the Bible, but if it was not in the Bible, then we can only assume that... or think that it's because of those around him who feel politically threatened by his popularity. Which ever the case, it is more important for us to think of it as a cleansing like what Jesus (and his mother) had to go through even though he's totally innocent. When we suffer, we may be going through our own cleansing, or may be, the cleansing of others.

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The Apostle's Creed

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and Earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, Our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day, he rose again. He ascended into Heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the Communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

Our Daily Family Prayer

(Common Catholic Prayers)

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

Lord, guide us in our effort as we make our Daily Family Prayer to you. Let us prepare ourselves by recalling to mind our faults and failures as we pray...

The I Confess.
I confess to almighty God, and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have sinned through my own fault, in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done, and in what I have failed to do; and I ask blessed Mary, ever virgin, all the angels and saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God. Amen.

The Apostle's Creed.
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and Earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, Our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day, he rose again. He ascended into Heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the Communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

The Pater Noster.
Our Father, in Heaven, holy be Your name, Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as in Heaven. Give us today our daily bread, and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. Do not bring us to the test but deliver us from evil. Amen.

The Ave Maria.
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.

The Gloria Patri.
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.

The Prayer, of, Our Lady Of Fatima.
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, take all souls to Heaven, especially those most in need of your Mercy. Amen.

The Prayer of Confidence - In Our Mother.
Mother of Perpetual Help, we come to you and place our trust in you. You are a Mother of mercy. You are called by all the refuge and the hope of sinners; Be then our refuge and our hope. Help us for the love of Jesus Christ. Stretch out your hand to us poor sinners. We bless and thank God for giving us this confidence in you. In the past we have so often sinned, but with your help we can conquer, and you will help us if we pray to you. In all our temptations, may we always turn to you and say: Mary help me! Let me never lose my God. Amen.

The Magnificat.
My soul glorifies the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God, my Saviour. He looks on his servant in her nothingness; henceforth all ages will call me blessed. The Almighty works marvels for me. Holy is his name. His mercy is from age to age, on those who fear him. He puts forth his arm in strength and scatters the proud-hearted. He casts the mighty from their thrones and raises the lowly. He fills the starving with good things, sends the rich away empty. He protects Israel his servant, remembering his mercy, the mercy promised to our fathers, to Abraham and his children for ever.

The 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 with this confidence, I fly to You, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you 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.

Prayer For The Sick.
Lord Jesus Christ, You bore our sufferings and carried our sorrows, hear our prayers for the sick. Help them to unite themselves with Your sufferings, and if it is Your will, may they get better. Let them never forget that You care for them. Amen.

The Salve Regina.
Hail Holy Queen, Mother of mercy, hail, 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, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this our exile, show unto us the blessed 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 worthy of the promises of Christ.

Prayer For The Family.
Mother of Perpetual Help, bless our families with your tender, motherly love. May the Sacrament of Marriage, bring husbands and wives closer together, that they may always be faithful, and love each other as Christ loves us. Help all mothers and fathers, love and cherish, the children God has entrusted to them. May they always be models of truly Christian love. Help all children, that they may love and respect their parents. Inspire all people, to value Christian marriage and family life. Give us a sense of responsibility, that we do our part, in making our homes havens of love and peace. Mary, our model, help every family grow daily, in genuine love for God and neighbor, so that justice and peace, may flourish everywhere in the human family. Amen.

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