Hail Mary, full of grace; the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed 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
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
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
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to Heaven, especially those most in need of Thy mercy!
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 Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into Heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty, from thence He shall come 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
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 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!
V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Amen
O my dear Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer You my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings, all that this day may bring, be they good or bad: for the love of God, for the conversion of sinners, for my holiness and the holiness of all those I love, and in reparation for all the sins committed against the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Amen
Eternal Father, I desire to rest in Your Heart this night. I make the intention of offering to You every beat of my heart, joining to them as many acts of love and desire. I pray that even while I am asleep I will bring back to You souls that offend You. I ask forgiveness for the whole world, especially for those who know You and yet sin. I offer to You my every breath and heartbeat as an act of reparation. Amen
O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins, because I dread the loss of Heaven and the pains of hell, but most of all because they offend Thee my God, Who art all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace, to confess my sins, to do penance and to amend my life. Amen
(At night, italicized words are said in replacement of the line directly above them.)
Guardian Angel, thou art so pure
With me, for my whole life endure.
Guard me very well this day,
(Guard me very well this night,)
At all times in every way.
(From evening dusk to morning's light.)
Through Mary's heart, dear Lord, I pray
You'll help my angel more each day
To guard, and guide, and counsel me
And teach me how to love as Thee.
Endure with me my pains and joys,
And also for all girls and boys,
Please help the guardians of these gems
(Please help their guardians with all Your might)
To guard and guide and counsel them.
(To guard them lovingly this night.)
Amen
Bless us, O Lord, and these Thy gifts which we are about to receive from Thy bounty, through Christ Our Lord. Amen
We give Thee thanks, almighty God, for all Thy benefits, Who livest and reignest world without end. Amen.
V. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
R. Amen.
O my God, I firmly believe that Thou art one God in Three Divine Persons, Father, Son and Holy Ghost. I believe that Thy 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 Thou hast revealed them, Who canst neither deceive nor be deceived.
O My God, relying on Thy almighty power and infinite mercy and promises, I hope to obtain pardon of my sins, the help of Thy grace, and Life Everlasting, through the merits of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Redeemer.
O My God, I love Thee above all things, with my whole heart and soul, because Thou art all-good and worthy of all love, I love my neighbor as myself for the love of Thee. I forgive all who have injured me and ask pardon of all whom I have injured.
Behold, O kind and most sweet Jesus, before Thy face I humbly kneel, and with the most fervent desire of my soul, I pray and beseech Thee to impress upon my heart lively sentiments of faith, hope and charity, true contrition for my sins and a firm purpose of amendment. With deep affection and grief of soul, I ponder within myself, mentally contemplating Thy five wounds, having before my eyes the words which David the Prophet spoke concerning Thee: “They have pierced my hands and feet, they have numbered all my bones.”
Come, Holy Ghost, fill the hearts of Thy faithful, and kindle in them the fire of Thy love. Send for Thy Spirit, and they shall be created.
R. And Thou shalt renew the face of the earth.
Let Us Pray
O God, Who hast taught the hearts of the faithful by the light of the Holy Spirit, grant that by the gift of the same Spirit we may be always truly wise, and ever rejoice in His consolation. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle; be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into hell satan and all the wicked spirits who wander through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen
The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary.
And she conceived of the Holy Spirit.
Hail Mary…
Behold the handmaid of the Lord.
R. Be it done unto me according to thy word.
Hail Mary….
And the Word was made Flesh.
(here genuflect, and remain on one knee)
And dwelt among us. (rise)
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 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
The Angelus is traditionally recited morning (6:00 a.m.), noon and evening (6:00 p.m.) throughout the year except during Paschal time, when the Regina Coeli is recited instead.
Promise: “Whoever shall devoutly recall to me the joy I felt upon uttering the words, ‘Behold the handmaid of the Lord,’ I will most truly show him that I am his mother, and unfailingly will succor him.” - Blessed Mother to St. Gertrude.
Written by St. Bernard of Clairvaux
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother! To thee do I come; before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen
My Jesus, I believe that You are in the Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I long for You in my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. As though You have already come, I embrace You and unite myself entirely to You; never permit me to be separated from You. Amen
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord; and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen
O dearest St. Joseph, I consecrate myself to thy patronage and I give myself to thee, that thou mayest always be my father, my protector, and my guide in the way of salvation. Obtain for me all the help that I need to grow in every virtue until I arrive at that level of holiness that is most pleasing to God. After thine example, may all of my thoughts, words, and deeds be for the greater glory of God, in union with the Divine Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary! And do thou, O blessed St. Joseph, pray for me and all whom I love, that we may share with thee the peace and joy of Heaven forever. Amen
Glorious St. Anne, you have shown yourself so powerful in your intercession, so tender and compassionate toward those who honor you and invoke you in suffering and distress. I cast myself at your feet with perfect confidence. I beseech you most humbly and earnestly to take me under your protection in my present necessities and to obtain for me the favor I desire.
I ask you to bring my request to Mary, your beloved daughter, the merciful Queen of Heaven, that She may plead my cause with you before the throne of Jesus, Her divine Son. Please, do not cease to intercede for me until my request is granted. Above all, obtain for me a great love for Jesus and Mary, that my heart may be filled with their virtues, that I may live a good life and die a happy death, and that I may one day behold my God face to face in the blissful home of the saints. Amen
With deep and heartfelt veneration I prostrate myself before you, O glorious St. Anne. You are beloved and privileged by God. Through your extraordinary virtues and sanctity you obtained the supreme grace of giving life to the most holy Virgin Mary - She who is the treasure house of all graces, blessed among women, and Mother of God made man.
O most compassionate saint, please receive me as one of your true followers - I desire to remain so long as I live. Surround me with your powerful assistance. Obtain for me from God the grace to imitate your wonderful virtues. Grant that I may overcome my sins. Obtain for me, I ask, a most lively affection for Jesus and Mary. Grant me the grace to be faithful and constant in the duties of my state in life.
Preserve me, St. Anne, from every danger in life, and please assist me in the moment of my death - so that, safe in Paradise, I may unite with you in loving Jesus Christ in the bosom of your most pure child, the Virgin Mary. Amen