A Prayer of Thanksgiving to the Trinity (Modified)

O Eternal God! O Eternal Trinity! Through the union of Your divine nature You has made so precious the Blood of Thine only-begotten Son! O eternal Trinity, You are as deep a mystery as the sea, in whom the more I seek, the more I find; and the more I find, the more I seek. For even immersed in the depths of You, my soul is never satisfied, always famished and hungering for You, eternal Trinity, wishing and desiring to see You, the True Light.

O eternal Trinity, with the light of understanding I have tasted and seen the depths of Your mystery and the beauty of Your creation. In seeing myself in You, I have seen that I will become like You. O eternal Father, from Your power and wisdom clearly has given to me a share of that wisdom which belongs to Your Only-begotten Son. And truly has the Holy Spirit, who proceded from You, Father and Son, given to me the desire to love You.

O eternal Trinity, You are my maker and I am your creation. Illuminated by You, I have learned that You has made me a new creation through the Blood of Your Only-begotten Son because you are captivated by love at the beauty of Your creation.

O eternal Trinity, O Divinity, O unfathomable abyss, O deepest sea, what greater gift could You give me then Your very Self? You are a fire that burns eternally yet never consumed, a fire that consumes with Your heat my self-love. Again and again You are the fire who take away all cold heartedness and illuminates the mind by Your light, the light with which You has made me to know Your truth.

By this mirrored light I know You are the highest good, a good above all good, a fortunate good, an incomprehensible good, an unmeasurable good, a beauty above all beauty, a wisdom above all wisdom, for You are wisdom itself, the the food of angels, the fire of love that You give to man.

You are the garment covering our nakedness. You feed our family with Thy sweetness, a sweetness You are from which there is no trace of bitterness. O Eternal Trinity! Amen.

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Act of Thanksgiving to the Trinity, from St. Catherine's Dialogue on Divine Providence
(1347-1380), Doctor of the Church





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A Prayer of Thanksgiving to the Trinity (Original)

O Eternal God! O Eternal Trinity! Through the union of Thy divine nature Thou hast made so precious the Blood of Thine only-begotten Son! O eternal Trinity, Thou art as deep a mystery as the sea, in whom the more I seek, the more I find; and the more I find, the more I seek. For even immersed in the depths of Thee, my soul is never satisfied, always famished and hungering for Thee, eternal Trinity, wishing and desiring to see Thee, the True Light.

O eternal Trinity, with the light of understanding I have tasted and seen the depths of Thy mystery and the beauty of Thy creation. In seeing myself in Thee, I have seen that I will become like Thee. O eternal Father, from Thy power and Thy wisdom clearly Thou hast given to me a share of that wisdom which belongs to Thine Only-begotten Son. And truly hast the Holy Spirit, who procedeth from Thee, Father and Son, given to me the desire to love Thee.

O eternal Trinity, Thou art my maker and I am Thy creation. Illuminated by Thee, I have learned that Thou hast made me a new creation through the Blood of Thine Only-begotten Son because Thou art captivated by love at the beauty of Thy creation.

O eternal Trinity, O Divinity, O unfathomable abyss, O deepest sea, what greater gift could Thou givest me then Thy very Self? Thou art a fire that burns eternally yet never consumed, a fire that consumes with Thy heat my self-love. Again and again Thou art the fire who taketh away all cold heartedness and illuminateth the mind by Thy light, the light with which Thou hast made me to know Thy truth.

By this mirrored light I know Thou are the highest good, a good above all good, a fortunate good, an incomprehensible good, an unmeasurable good, a beauty above all beauty, a wisdom above all wisdom, for Thou art wisdom itself, the the food of angels, the fire of love that Thou givest to man.

Thou art the garment covering our nakedness. Thou feedest our family with Thy sweetness, a sweetness Thou art from which there is no trace of bitterness. O Eternal Trinity! Amen.

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Act of Thanksgiving to the Trinity, from St. Catherine's Dialogue on Divine Providence
(1347-1380), Doctor of the Church





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Angelic Trisagion (Latin)

In nomine Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti. Amen.

V. Domine, labia mea aperies.
R. Et os meum annuntiabit laudem tuam.
V. Deus in adiutorium meum intende.
R. Domine, ad adiuvandum me festina.
V. Gloria Patri et Filio et Spiritui Sancto,
R. Sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, et in saecula saeculorum. Amen.

The decade below is recited three times, once for each member of the Trinity.

All: Sanctus Deus, Sanctus fortis, Sanctus immortalis, miserere nobis.
V. Pater noster, qui es in caelis, sanctificetur nomen tuum. Adveniat regnum tuum. Fiat voluntas tua, sicut in caelo et in terra. Panem nostrum quotidianum da nobis hodie, et dimitte nobis debita nostra sicut et nos dimittimus debitoribus nostris. Et ne nos inducas in tentationem, sed libera nos a malo. Amen.

The following part of the decade is repeated nine times.

V. Tibi laus, Tibi gloria, Tibi gratiarum actio in saecula sempiterna, O Beata Trinitas.
R. Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus Dominus Deus exercituum. Pleni sunt coeli et terra gloria
tua.
V. Gloria Patri et Filio et Spiritui Sancto,
R. Sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, et in saecula saeculorum. Amen.

End of Decade

Antiphon

Te Deum Patrem ingenitum, te Filium unigenitum, te Spiritum Sanctum Paraclitum, sanctam et individuam Trinitatem, toto corde et ore confitemur, laudamus, atque benedicimus: Tibi gloria in saecula.
V. Benedicimus Patrem, et Filium cum Sancto Spiritu.
R. Laudemus et superexaltemus eum in saecula.

Oremus.

Omnipotens sempiterne Deus, qui dedisti famulis tuis in confessione verae fidei, aeternae Trinitatis gloriam agnoscere, et in potentia maiestatis adorare Unitatem: quaesumus, ut eiusdem fidei firmitate, ab omnibus semper muniamur adversis. Per Christum Dominum nostrum.
All: Amen.

All: Libera nos, salva nos, vivifica nos, O Beata Trinitas!

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Angelic Trisagion (English)

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

V. Lord, open my lips.
R. And my mouth shall declare Thy praise.
V. O God, come to my assistance.
R. O Lord, make haste to help me.
V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
R. As it was in the beginning, is now and will be forever. Amen.

The decade below is recited three times, once for each member of the Trinity.

All: Holy God! Holy Strong One! Holy Immortal One, have mercy upon us.

V. 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.

The following part of the decade is repeated nine times

V. To Thee, O Blessed Trinity, be praise, and honor, and thanksgiving, for ever and ever!
R. Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of hosts. Heaven and earth are filled with Thy glory.
V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
R. As it was in the beginning, is now and will be forever. Amen.

End of Decade

Antiphon

God the Father unbegotten, only-begotten Son, and Holy Spirit, the Comforter; holy and undivided Trinity, with all our hearts we acknowledge Thee: Glory to Thee forever.
V. Let us bless the Father, and the Son with the Holy Spirit.
R. Be praised and exalted above all things forever.

Let us pray,
Almighty, ever-living God, who has permitted us Thy servants, in our profession of the true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of that majesty to adore the Unity, grant, that by steadfastness in this same faith, we may be ever guarded against all adversity: through Christ our Lord.

All: Amen

All: Set us free, save us, vivify us, O Blessed Trinity!

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Panalangin Kay San Agustin

PANALANGIN KAY SAN AGUSTIN

O San Agustin, pinili ka nang Amang Lumikha upang maging Guro ng pag-ibig, ilaw ng mga mangangaral at mag-aaral, Pantas ng Simbahan, haligi ng Santa Iglesia, tagapagtanggol ng pananampalatayang Kristiyano at kalasag laban sa mga kaaway. Hayaan mong matularan ko ang iyong halimbawa ng pagbabalik-loob sa Diyos upang ako rin ay makatamasa ng matuwid na landas tungo sa kaginhawahang walang katapusan upang ang puso ko ay pamahayan ng Banal na Santatlo.

Ipanalangin mo ako, patron kong San Agustin, upang ang aking bisyo at mga maling aral na pinaniniwalaan ay aking maituwid sa tulong at awa ni Hesu-Kristo. Tulad ng iyong nasumpungan sa sulat ni San Pablo sa Bagong Tipan, nawa ay “maiwasan kong malugmok sa lusak ng kamunduhan at kalaswaan; at maisuot ko ang damit ng aking Panginoong Hesu-Kristo.”

Tulungan mo ako, San Agustin, upang manaig sa akin ang karunungan at katalinuhan na biyaya sa akin ng Diyos. Nawa ang mga biyayang ito ay maghatid sa aking buhay nang kabanalan. Papagliwanagan mo ako na umasa sa biyaya ng Espiritu Santo at hindi sa sarili kong kakayahan lamang.

San Agustin, ipanalangin mo ako sa Banal na Santatlong Diyos sa aking kahilingan… (Sandaling tumahimik at isipin ang lahat ng mga kahilingan)

Idinadalangin ko rin ang lahat ng mga mag-aaral, lalung-lalo na ang lahat ng mga kumukuha ng pagsusulit, na sa tulong mo San Agustin mapagpatagumpayan nila ang mga pagsubok na kanilang kinakaharap sa mga katanungang kanilang dapat sagutin. Na ang karunungan at katalinuhan na iyo ring tinaglay ay magsilbi nilang instrumento upang sila ay maliwanagan sa anumang kakaharapin nilang pagsusulit o pagsubok sa buhay.

Nawa’y maisabuhay ko ang halimbawa mo, o aking patrong San Agustin, upang ang aking napapagal na puso ay makasumpong ng kapayapaan at magalak sa pag-ibig ng iisang Diyos. Amen.

San Agustin, haligi ng lakas ng mga mag-aaral, ipanalangin mo kami.

San Agustin, ilaw ng mga guro, ipanalangin mo kami.

San Agustin, tagapamagitan ng mga kumukuha ng pagsusulit, ipanalangin mo kami.

San Agustin, sisidlan ng Banal na Karunungan, ipanalangin mo kami.

San Agustin, taga-aliw ng mga nababagabag, ipanalangin mo kami.

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Affectuate Salutations to Mary

I greet thee, Mary,
Daughter of God the Father.

I greet thee, Mary,
Mother of the Son of God.

I greet thee, Mary,
Spouse of the Holy Spirit.

I greet thee, Mary,
Temple of the Blessed Trinity.

I greet thee, Mary,
White Lily of the resplendent Trinity.

I greet thee, Mary,
Fragrant Rose of the heavenly court.

I greet thee, Mary,
Virgin full of meekness and humility,
of whom the King of Heaven willed to be born
and nourished by thy milk.

I greet thee, Mary,
Virgin of virgins.

I greet thee, Mary,
Queen of martyrs,
whose soul was pierced by the sword of sorrows.

I greet thee, Mary,
Lady and Mistress,
to whom all power has been given
in Heaven and on earth.

I greet thee, Mary,
Queen of my heart, my sweetness,
my life and all my hope.

I greet thee, Mary,
Mother most amiable.

I greet thee, Mary,
Mother most admirable.

I greet thee, Mary,
Mother of beautiful love.

I greet thee, Mary,
Conceived without sin.

I greet thee, Mary,
Full of grace, the Lord is with thee,
blessed art thou among women,
and blessed be the Fruit of thy womb.

Blessed be thy spouse, Saint Joseph.

Blessed be thy father, Saint Joachim.

Blessed be thy mother, Saint Anne.

Blessed be thy angel, Saint Gabriel.

Blessed be the Eternal Father,
Who has chosen thee.

Blessed be thy Son,
Who has loved thee.

Blessed be the Holy Ghost,
Who has espoused thee.

May all those who love thee bless thee.

O Blessed Virgin,
bless us all in the name of thy dear Son.

Amen

Litany to Old Testament Saints

Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father of Heaven,
Have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
Have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit,
Have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God,
Have mercy on us.
God of Abraham,
Have mercy on us.
God of Bethel, (El Bethel)
Have mercy on us.
Mighty One of Jacob,
Have mercy on us.
God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob,
Have mercy on us.
God Almighty, (El Shaddai)
Have mercy on us.
God the Most High, (El-Elyon)
Have mercy on us.
Yahweh,
Have mercy on us.

Archangel Michael,
Pray for us.
Archangel Gabriel,
Pray for us.
Archangel Raphael,
Pray for us.
All you holy angels and archangels,
Pray for us.
Noah,
Pray for us.
All you holy people before the flood,
Pray for us.
Abraham,
Pray for us.
Isaac,
Pray for us.
Jacob,
Pray for us.
Joseph,
Pray for us.
All you holy patriarchs,
Pray for us.
Aaron,
Pray for us.
All you holy priests,
Pray for us.
Moses,
Pray for us.
Joshua,
Pray for us.
All you holy leaders,
Pray for us.
David,
Pray for us.
All you holy kings,
Pray for us.
Job,
Pray for us.
Tobit,
Pray for us.
All you holy men,
Pray for us.
Sarah,
Pray for us.
Rebecca,
Pray for us.
Rachel,
Pray for us.
Miriam,
Pray for us.
Deborah,
Pray for us.
Ruth,
Pray for us.
Hannah,
Pray for us.
Judith,
Pray for us.
Esther,
Pray for us.
All you holy women,
Pray for us.
Samuel,
Pray for us.
Jeremiah,
Pray for us.
Ezekiel,
Pray for us.
Daniel,
Pray for us.
Malachias,
Pray for us.
Elijah,
Pray for us.
Elisha,
Pray for us.
Isaias,
Pray for us.
All you holy prophets,
Pray for us.
Abel,
Pray for us.
Eleazar,
Pray for us.
Ananias,
Pray for us.
Azarias,
Pray for us.
Misael,
Pray for us.
All you holy martyrs and heroic witnesses,
Pray for us.

All you holy men and women, Old Testament saints of God,
Make intercession for us.
Be merciful,
Spare us, O Lord.
Be merciful,
Graciously hear us, O Lord.

From all evil,
O Lord, deliver us.
From all sin,
O Lord, deliver us.
From breaking Your Commandments,
O Lord, deliver us.
From falling away from the Faith,
From doubting Your Word,
O Lord, deliver us.
From denying Your Name,
O Lord, deliver us.
From fear of proclaiming Your Name,
O Lord, deliver us.
From lack of sincere repentance,
O Lord, deliver us.
From losing hope,
O Lord, deliver us.
From fear of fraternal correction,
O Lord, deliver us.
From doubt of Your Power,
O Lord, deliver us.
From all false desires,
O Lord, deliver us.
From lack of zeal in Your service,
O Lord, deliver us.

We sinners,
We implore You, hear us.
That we continue to walk by faith,
We implore You, hear us.
That we witness to You regardless of human respect,
We implore You, hear us.
That we grow in love for Your Holy Word,
We implore You, hear us.
That we appreciate the blessing of having children,
We implore You, hear us.
That we overcome evil by the power of good,
We implore You, hear us.
That we who have more respond more,
We implore You, hear us.
That the Jewish nation will recognize You,
We implore You, hear us.
That all non-Christians will come to the Light,
We implore You, hear us.
That You would give eternal rest to the faithful departed,
We implore You, hear us.
That You would grant my special intention,
We implore You, hear us.

Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world,
Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world,
Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world,
Have mercy on us. Amen.



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Litany of the Love of God

Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us. Christ graciously hear us.
God, the Father of heaven,
Have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
Have mercy on us.
God, the Holy Ghost,
Have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God,
Have mercy on us.
Thou Who art Infinite Love,
Have mercy on us.
Thou Who didst first love me,
Have mercy on us.
Thou Who commandest me to love Thee,
Have mercy on us.

With all my heart,
I Love Thee, O My God
With all my soul,
I Love Thee, O My God
With all my mind,
I Love Thee, O My God
With all my strength,
I Love Thee, O My God
Above all possessions and honors,
I Love Thee, O My God
Above all pleasures and enjoyments,
I Love Thee, O My God
More than myself, and everything belonging to me,
I Love Thee, O My God
More than all my relatives and friends,
I Love Thee, O My God
More than all men and angels,
I Love Thee, O My God
Above all created things in heaven or on earth,
I Love Thee, O My God
Only for Thyself,
I Love Thee, O My God
Because Thou art the sovereign Good,
I Love Thee, O My God
Because Thou art infinitely worthy of being loved,
I Love Thee, O My God
Because Thou art infinitely perfect,
I Love Thee, O My God
Even hadst Thou not promised me heaven,
I Love Thee, O My God
Even hadst Thou not menaced me with hell,
I Love Thee, O My God
Even shouldst Thou try me by want and misfortune,
I Love Thee, O My God
In wealth and in poverty,
I Love Thee, O My God
In prosperity and in adversity,
I Love Thee, O My God
In health and in sickness,
I Love Thee, O My God
In life and in death,
I Love Thee, O My God
In time and in eternity,
I Love Thee, O My God
In union with that love wherewith all the saints and all the angels love Thee in heaven,
I Love Thee, O My God
In union with that love wherewith the Blessed Virgin Mary loveth Thee,
I Love Thee, O My God
In union with that infinite love wherewith Thou lovest Thyself eternally,
I Love Thee, O My God

My God, Who dost possess in incomprehensible abundance all that is perfect and worthy of love, annihilate in me all guilty, sensual, and undue love for creatures. Kindle in my heart the pure fire of Thy love, so that I may love nothing but Thee or in Thee, until being so entirely consumed by holy love of Thee, I may go to love Thee eternally with the elect in heaven, the country of pure love. Amen.

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