An Act of Abandonment (by Saint Francis De Sales)

O my God, I thank you and I praise
you for accomplishing your holy
and all-lovable will without any regard for mine.
With my whole heart,
in spite of my heart,
do I receive this cross I feared so much!

It is the cross of Your choice,
the cross of Your love.
I venerate it;
nor for anything in the world
would I wish that it had not come,
since You willed it.

I keep it with gratitude and with joy,
as I do everything that comes from Your hand;
and I shall strive to carry it without letting it drag,
with all the respect
and all the affection which Your works deserve.

Amen.

Litany of Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati

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.

Holy Mary,
 Pray for us. (repeat after each line)
All the angels and saints,
Bl. Pier Giorgio,
Loving son and brother,
Support of family life,
Friend of the friendless,
Most Christian of companions,
Leader of youth,
Helper of those in need,
Teacher of charity,
Patron of the poor,
Comfort of the sick,
Athlete for God’s kingdom,
Conqueror of life’s mountains,
Defender of truth and virtue,
Opponent of every injustice,
Patriotic citizen of the nation,
Loyal son of the Church,
Devoted child of the Madonna,
Ardent adorer of the Eucharist,
Fervent student of the Scriptures,
Dedicated follower of St. Dominic,
Apostle of prayer and fasting,
Guide to a deep love for Jesus,
Diligent in work and study,
Joyful in all of life’s circumstances,
Strong in safeguarding chastity,
Silent in pain and suffering,
Faithful to the promises of Baptism,
Model of humility,
Example of detachment,
Mirror of obedience,
Man of the Beatitudes,

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
 Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
 Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
 Have mercy on us.

Pray for us, Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati,
 That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray, Father, you gave to the young Pier Giorgio Frassati the joy of meeting Christ and of living his faith in service of the poor and the sick. Through his intercession, may we, too, walk the path of the Beatitudes and follow the example of his generosity, spreading the spirit of the Gospel in society. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Litany of St. Martin de Porres

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.
Holy Mary, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary,
 Pray for us. (repeat after each line)
St. Martin de Porres,
Ever in the presence of God,
Faithful servant of Christ,
Lover of the Holy Eucharist,
Devoted to our Blessed Mother,
Spiritual patron of Americas,
Honored son of St. Dominic,
Lover of the Most Holy Rosary,
Apostle of mercy,
Protector of the tempted and repentant,
Helper of souls in doubt and darkness,
Compassionate to the sorrowful and afflicted,
Consoler of the discouraged and unfortunate,
Peacemaker in all discords,
Touched by all suffering,
Comforter of the sick and dying,
Worker of miraculous cures,
Guardian of the homeless child,
Humbly hiding God-given powers,
Devoted to holy poverty,
Model of obedience,
Lover of heroic penance,
Strong in self-denial,
Performing menial tasks with holy ardor,
Gifted with prophecy,

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
 Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
 Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
 Have mercy on us.

Pray for us, St. Martin,
 That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray, O God, who did make St. Martin, your confessor, to enter the heavenly Kingdom, grant through his merits and intercession that we may so follow the example of his humility on earth as to deserve to be exalted with him in Heaven. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Litany of St. Rose of Lima

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.
Holy Mary, Queen of Virgins,
 Pray for us. (repeat after each line)
St. Dominic, glorious Patriarch,
St. Rose, prepared by the dew of heavenly grace,
One in whom the grace of God was not fruitless,
From infancy illustrious for holiness,
Foolish to the world but chosen by God to confound the wise,
Dear to the Virgin Mary while yet a child,
Consecrated to Christ by a vow of virginity,
Disdaining all things to gain Christ,
Shining example of an angelic life,
Lily among the thorns,
Nailed to the Cross of Christ,
Model of patience and mortification,
Refreshed by heavenly consolations,
Favored by appearances of the Mother of God,
Devoted to heavenly contemplation,
Inflamed with seraphic love of God,
Ardently zealous for the salvation of souls,
One whose charity was not extinguished by persecutions,
Dying in the love of Jesus and Mary,
Brought to Him whom she did love,
First flower of sanctity in America,
Ornament of Christian virgins,

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
 Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
 Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
 Have mercy on us.

Pray for us, St. Rose,
 That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray, Almighty God, the author and giver of all good things, who willed that St. Rose be prepared by the dew of grace from Heaven and bloom in America as a beauteous flower of virginity and patience. Grant to us your servants, to be drawn by the perfume of her virtue, that we may deserve to become a sweet fragrance of Christ, who lives and reigns, world without end. Amen.

Litany of St. Catherine of Siena

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.

Holy Mary,
 Pray for us. (repeat after each line)
St. Dominic, glorious Patriarch,
St. Catherine of Siena,
Benevolent mother of the poor,
Merciful mother of the sick,
Refuge of the sorrowful,
Intercessor for sinners,
Rose of patience,
Model of humility,
Lily of chastity,
Vessel of graces,
Zealous promoter of the honor of God,
Luster of holiness,
Example of mildness,
Glory of the Order of Preachers,
Fruitful mother of spiritual children,
Promoter of peace,
Terror of the evil spirits,
Follower of Jesus,
St. Catherine, who did give the blossoms of your innocent youth to the service of your Heavenly Spouse,
St. Catherine, whom Jesus Himself did feed with His Body and Blood,
St. Catherine, who exchanged her heart with the Heart of Jesus,
St. Catherine, who was blest with His Holy Wounds,
St. Catherine, who was taken to Heaven to the celestial nuptials,
St. Catherine, who did receive a hundredfold, reward for all her labors and merits,

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
 Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
 Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
 Have mercy on us.

Pray for us, O glorious Virgin, St. Catherine
 That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray, O God, who gave St. Catherine, graced with the special privilege of virginity, patience to overcome the assault of evil spirits and to stand unshaken in the love of your Name. Grant we beseech you, that after her example treading under foot the wickedness of the world and overcoming the wiles of all enemies, we may safely pass onward to your glory. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Litany of St. Thomas Aquinas

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.

Holy Mary,

 Pray for us. (repeat after each line)

Glorious Mother of the King of kings,

St. Thomas,

Worthy child of the Queen of Virgins,

St. Thomas most chaste,

St. Thomas most patient,

Prodigy of science,

Silently eloquent,

Reproach of the ambitious,

Lover of that life which is hidden with Christ in God,

Fragrant flower in the garden of St. Dominic,

Glory of the Friars Preachers,

Illumined from on high,

Oracle of the Church,

Incomparable scribe of the God-Man,

Perfect in the school of His Cross,

Model of perfect obedience,

Endowed with the true spirit of holy poverty,

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,

 Spare us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,

 Graciously hear us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,

 Have mercy on us.

What have I in heaven, or what do I desire on earth?

That you are the God of my heart, and my portion forever.

Let us pray, O God, who ordained that St. Thomas should enlighten your Church, grant that through his prayers we may practice what he taught. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Litany of St. Albert the Great

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.
Holy Mary,
 Pray for us. (repeat after each line)
Holy Mother of God,
Holy Virgin of virgins,
St. Albert,
Man after the heart of God,
Zealous son of Mary,
Worthy son of St. Dominic,
Mighty defender of the Faith,
Solid rock of hope,
Burning Seraph of love,
Enlightened Cherub of wisdom,
Valiant defender of justice,
Sure norm of prudence,
Bright mirror of temperance,
Unshakable pillar of fortitude,
Living model of humility,
Shining example of poverty,
Pure lily of chastity,
True model of obedience,
Precious vessel of all virtues,
Zealous imitator of the Apostles,
Bright gem of Bishops,
Singular ornament of Doctors,
Special glory of the Order,
In anguish and in need,
In tribulation and in persecution,
In the hour of death,

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
 Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
 Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
 Have mercy on us.

Pray for us, St. Albert,
 That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray, O God, who did richly adorn St. Albert with your heavenly gifts and decorated him with all virtues, grant that, following in his footsteps, we may persevere in your service until death and securely obtain an everlasting reward. Through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord. Amen.

Litany of St. Thomas Aquinas

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.
Holy Mary,
Pray for us. (repeat after each line)
Glorious Mother of the King of kings,
St. Thomas,
Worthy child of the Queen of Virgins,
St. Thomas most chaste,
St. Thomas most patient,
Prodigy of science,
Silently eloquent,
Reproach of the ambitious,
Lover of that life which is hidden with Christ in God,
FLord, 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.

Holy Mary,

Pray for us. (repeat after each line)

Glorious Mother of the King of kings,

St. Thomas,

Worthy child of the Queen of Virgins,

St. Thomas most chaste,

St. Thomas most patient,

Prodigy of science,

Silently eloquent,

Reproach of the ambitious,

Lover of that life which is hidden with Christ in God,

Fragrant flower in the garden of St. Dominic,

Glory of the Friars Preachers,

Illumined from on high,

Oracle of the Church,

Incomparable scribe of the God-Man,

Perfect in the school of His Cross,

Model of perfect obedience,

Endowed with the true spirit of holy poverty,




Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,

Spare us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,

Graciously hear us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,

Have mercy on us.




What have I in heaven, or what do I desire on earth?

That you are the God of my heart, and my portion forever.




Let us pray, O God, who ordained that St. Thomas should enlighten your Church, grant that through his prayers we may practice what he taught. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.ragrant flower in the garden of St. Dominic,
Glory of the Friars Preachers,
Illumined from on high,
Oracle of the Church,
Incomparable scribe of the God-Man,
Perfect in the school of His Cross,
Model of perfect obedience,
Endowed with the true spirit of holy poverty,

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
Have mercy on us.


What have I in heaven, or what do I desire on earth?
That you are the God of my heart, and my portion forever.

Let us pray, O God, who ordained that St. Thomas should enlighten your Church, grant that through his prayers we may practice what he taught. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Litany of St. Dominic

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.




Holy Mary,

Pray for us. (repeat after each line)

Holy Mother of God,

Holy Virgin of virgins,

Holy Father St. Dominic,

Light of the Church,

Day star of the world,

Preacher of grace,

Rose of patience,

Most zealous for the salvation of souls,

Most desirous of martyrdom,

Evangelical man,

Ivory of chastity,

Man of an apostolic heart,

Doctor of truth,

Example of poverty,

Rich in purity of life,

Burning as a torch for the salvation of sinners,

Trumpet of the Gospel,

Herald of heavenly tidings,

Rule of abstinence,

Shining as the sun in the temple of God,

Enriched with the grace of Christ,

Clothed in heavenly robes,

Resplendent in the choir of virgins,

Father and leader of our Holy Order,

That at the hour of death we may be received into the heavenly kingdom,




Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,

Spare us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,

Graciously hear us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,

Have mercy on us.




Pray for us, O holy father, St. Dominic,

That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.




Let us pray, Grant, we beseech you, omnipotent Lord, that we borne down by the weight of our sins, may by the intercession of our Holy Father, St. Dominic, be mercifully assisted. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

Litany of St. Dominic

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.

Holy Mary,

Pray for us. (repeat after each line)

Holy Mother of God,

Holy Virgin of virgins,

Holy Father St. Dominic,

Light of the Church,

Day star of the world,

Preacher of grace,

Rose of patience,

Most zealous for the salvation of souls,

Most desirous of martyrdom,

Evangelical man,

Ivory of chastity,

Man of an apostolic heart,

Doctor of truth,

Example of poverty,

Rich in purity of life,

Burning as a torch for the salvation of sinners,

Trumpet of the Gospel,

Herald of heavenly tidings,

Rule of abstinence,

Shining as the sun in the temple of God,

Enriched with the grace of Christ,

Clothed in heavenly robes,

Resplendent in the choir of virgins,

Father and leader of our Holy Order,

That at the hour of death we may be received into the heavenly kingdom,

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,

 Spare us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,

 Graciously hear us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,

 Have mercy on us.

Pray for us, O holy father, St. Dominic,

That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray, Grant, we beseech you, omnipotent Lord, that we borne down by the weight of our sins, may by the intercession of our Holy Father, St. Dominic, be mercifully assisted. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Prayer for the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit

O Lord Jesus Christ, Who, before ascending into heaven, did promise to send the Holy Spirit to finish Thy work in the souls of Thy Apostles and Disciples, deign to grant the same Holy Spirit to me, that He may perfect in my soul the work of Your grace and Your love. Grant me the Spirit of Wisdom that I may despise the perishable things of this world and aspire only after the things that are eternal, the Spirit of Understanding to enlighten my mind with the light of Your divine truth, the Spirit of Counsel that I may ever choose the surest way of pleasing God and gaining Heaven, the Spirit of Fortitude that I may bear my cross with You, and that I may overcome with courage all the obstacles that oppose my salvation, the Spirit of Knowledge that I may know God and know myself and grow perfect in the science of the Saints, the Spirit of Piety that I may find the service of God sweet and amiable, the Spirit of Fear that I may be filled with a loving reverence towards God, and may dread in any way to displease Him. Mark me, dear Lord, with the sign of Thy true disciples and animate me in all things with Thy Spirit. Amen.

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