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312 To order: Call 1-888-WHIRTEN (1-888-944-7836) %u2022 E-mail at: sales@wjhirten.comPrayer to Saint Maria Goretti Heroic and angelic Saint Maria Goretti, * we kneel before you * to honor your persevering fortitude * and to beg your gracious aid. * Teach us a deep love for the precepts of our Holy Church; * help us to see in them * the very voice of our Father in heaven. * May we preserve without stain * our white baptismal robe of innocence. * May we who have lost this innocence. * kneel humbly in Holy Penance; * and with the absolution of the priest * may the torrent of Christ%u2019s precious Blood * flow into our souls * and give us new courage * to carry the burning light of God%u2019s love * through the dangerous highways of this life * until Christ our King * shall call us to the courts of heaven.E734-486734-486St. Maria GorettiSaint Margaret Mary AlacoqueSaint Margaret Mary Alacoque was a devoted member of the Visitation Order. In her Convent at Paray-leMonial, France, she was visited on several occasions by Christ Who instructed her to promote devotion to His Sacred Heart.To this apostolate she dedicated the remaining years of her life.Her efforts met with violent opposition and she suffered much, but the liturgical cult of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, with its admirable practice of the First Friday reception of Holy Communion, developed and prospered to the extent that it has become one of the most popular devotions of the Church.Born in 1647, Saint Margaret Mary died in 1690. Her Feast is celebrated on October 17.E734-484734-484St. Mary AlacoquePrayer to St. LukeMost wonderful St. Luke you were animated by the Heavenly Spirit of Love. In faithfully detailing the humanity of Jesus, you also showed His Divinity and His genuine compassion for all human beings.May the Holy Spirit, instructor of the faithful, help me to understand Christ%u2019s words and faithfully apply them in my life. Amen.E734-482734-482St. LukePrayer in honor ofSaint LucyO God, our Creator and Redeemer, Mercifully hear our prayers that as we venerate Thy servant, St. Lucy, for the light of faith Thou didst bestow upon her, Thou wouldst vouchsafe to increase and to preserve this same light in our souls, that we may be able to avoid evil, to do good and to abhor nothing so much as the blindness and the darkness of evil and of sin.Relying on Thy goodness, O God, we humbly ask Thee, by the intercession of Thy servant, St. Lucy that Thou wouldst give perfect vision to our eyes, that they may serve for Thy greater honor and glory, and for the salvation of our souls in this world, that we may come to the enjoyment of the unfailing light of the Lamb of God in paradise. AmenSt. Lucy, virgin and martyr, hear our prayer and obtain our petitions. E734-478734-478Saint LucySaint LawrenceOur God, who asks us to follow the example of Saint Lawrence, help us to imitate him in his virtues, to love Christ and His word, to love the Mass as our daily bread, and to love our brothers.And so with this, intercede for me, if it be Your will, to grant me the grace I am seeking.I know that no one who has turned to You for help has been disappointed, therefore, Our Father, I put in your hands, through Saint Lawrence, my humble supplication.I ask this in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ.E734-476734-476St. LawrenceSaint Kateri Tekakwitha PrayerLoving God, we celebrate Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, %u201cLily of the Mohawks%u201d as one of Your Son%u2019s most faithful followers. Help us to turn away all evil and walk in her footsteps, sharing our love and concern with others. Let us revere Your mystical presence in the poor and suffering as did she.Through Kateri%u2019s powerful intercession, we confidently ask You to grant us this special favor we ask for in her name (mention your intentions.) Share Your healing and peace especially with family, friends, and the sick, whom we commend to Your loving care. We ask this through Your Crucifiedand Risen Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, the Eternal Word, Who lives with You forever and ever. Amen.H734-474734-474St. Kateri Tekakwitha Thanksgiving Novena to St. JudeO Holy St. Jude, Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need, to you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance.Help me in my present and urgent petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. St. Jude pray for us and all who invoke your aid. Amen.Say three Our Fathers, three Hail Marys and Glorias.E734-321734-321Thanksgiving Novena to St. Jude Prayer to St. JudeSt. Jude, glorious Apostle, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the name of the traitor has caused you to be forgotten by many, but the true Church invokes you universally as the Patron of things despaired of;pray for me, who am so miserable; pray for me, that finally I may receive the consolations and the succor of Heaven in all my necessities, tribulations and sufferings, particularly (here make your request), and that I may bless God with the Elect throughout Eternity. Amen.H734-320734-320St. JudePrayer to St. Joseph for EmploymentDear Saint Joseph, you were yourself once faced with the responsibility of providing the necessities of life for Jesus and Mary. Look down with fatherly compassion upon me in my anxiety over my present inability to support my family. Please help me to find gainful employment very soon, so that this heavy burden of concern will be lifted from my heart and that I am soon able to provide for those whom God has entrusted to my care. Help us to guard against bitterness and discouragement, so that we may emerge form this trial spiritually enriched and with even greater blessings from God. Amen.E734-637734-637St. Joseph for EmploymentPrayer to St. JosephTo thee, O blessed Joseph, we have recorse in our affliction, and, having implored the help of thy thrice holy Spouse, we now, with hearts filled with confidence, earnestly beg thee also to take us under thy protection.By that charity, wherewith thou were united to the Immaculate Virgin Mother of God, and by that fatherly love, with which thou didst cherish the Child Jesus, we beseech thee and we humbly pray, that thou wilt look down with gracious eyes upon that inheritance which Jesus Christ purchased by His Blood, and wilt assist us in our need by thy power and strength.Defend, O most watchful guardian of the Holy Family, the chosen offspring of Jesus Christ. Keep from us, O most loving father, all blight of error and corruption. Aid us from on high, most valiant defender, in this conflict with the powers of darkness. And even as of old thou didst rescue the Child Jesus from the peril of his life, so now defend God%u2019s Holy Church from the snares of the enemy and from all adversity.Shield us ever under thy Patronage that imitating thy example and strengthened by thy help, we may live a holy life, die a happy death, and attain to everlasting bliss in heaven. Amen.Plenary indulgence once a month, on the usual conditions, for daily recitation of this prayer. (Raccolta)E734-631734-631St. JosephPrayer to St. JosephOh, St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interest and desires. Oh, St. Joseph, do assist me by your powerful intercession, and obtain for me from your divine Son all spiritual blessings, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. So that, having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving Fathers. Oh, St. Joseph, I never weary contemplating you, and Jesus asleep in your arms; I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss His line head for me and ask Him to return the Kiss when I draw my dying breath. St. Joseph, Patron of departing souls - Pray for me. This prayer was found in the fiftieth year of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In 1505 it was sent from the Pope to Emperor Charles when he was going into battle. Whoever shall read this prayer or hear it or keep it about themselves, shall never die a sudden death, or be drowned, nor shall poison take effect on them; neither shall they fall into the hands of the enemy, or shall be burned in any fire or shall be overpowered in battle. Say for nine mornings for anything you may desire. It has never been known to fail, so be sure you really want what you ask.E734-632734-632St. JosephPrayer to St. JosephOver 1900 years oldOh St. Joseph whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the Throne of God, I place in you all my interests and desires.Oh St. Joseph do assist me by your powerful intercession and obtain for me from your Divine Son all spiritual blessings through Jesus Christ, Our Lord; so that having engaged here below your heavenly power I may offer my Thanksgiving and Homage to the most Loving of Fathers.Oh St. Joseph, I never weary contemplating you and Jesus asleep in your arms.I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart.Press him in my name and kiss His fine Head for me, and ask Him to return the Kiss when I draw my dying breath. St. Joseph, Patron of departing souls pray for us. Amen.E734-630734-630St. Joseph Over 1900 Years OldSaint John Mary VianneySaint John Mary Vianney is familiarly known as the Cure of Ars and as such is the heavenly patron of all parish priests.He was born of poor parents in Dardilly, France, in 1786. He began his studies for the priesthood at the age of nineteen and only after many failures and difficulties was he ordained in 1815.He was appointed pastor of the village of Ars where the Faith had pratically vanished. Here he labored for the rest of his life gaining a worldwide reputation as a priest who practiced great penance, exercised a wondrous power in the confessional, and softened the hearts of sinners by his preaching.After many trials, not the least of which was an obsession by the devil, Father Vianney, exhausted by his labors and his penance, returned his soul to God in 1859- He was canonized in 1929 and his feast is celebrated on August 4.E734-472734-472St. John VianneySaint John BoscoThis holy Founder of the Religious Congregation of Priests and Brothers known as the %u201cSalesians of Don Bosco%u201d is one of the Saints of the 20th, century, having been canonized in 1934.From his earliest youth he dedicated himself to the spiritual and temporal welfare of poor, neglected and delinquent boys. After his ordination he dedicated his entire life to this project and established a system of formation and training for them that has become a model for all similar works. To assist him in his child welfare activities he established not only his Congregation of men but one for women who were to do for girls what the Don Bosco and his men did for boys. These Societies have gained international fame and stature.Saint John Bosco died on January 31, 1888. On this day his memory is venerated throughout the universal Church.E734-468734-468St. John BoscoTo an Altar Server To be Christ%u2019s page at the altar,To serve Him freely there,Where even the angels falter,Bowed low in reverent prayer.To touch the throne most holy,To hand the gifts for the feast,To see Him meekly, lowdy,Descend at the word of the priest.To hear man%u2019s poor petition,to sound the silver bell,When He in sweet submission,Comes down with us to dwell.No grander mission surelyCould saints or men enjoy;No heart should love more purely,Than yours, my altar server.God bless you, lad, forever,And keep you in His care,And guard you that you neverBelie the robes you wear.For white bespeaks untaintedA heart both tried and true;And red tells love the saintedAnd holy martyrs knew.Throughtout life, then, endeavor God%u2019s graces to employ;And be in heart forever A holy altar server.St. John Berchmann, Patron of Altar ServersE734-467734-467An Altar ServerSt. JohnThe Apostle and EvangelistJohn, the apostle and evangelist, a virgin chosen by the Lord, was loved by the Lord above the others. To the virgin John, Christ, dying on the cross, entrusted his virgin mother.PRAYERGod our Father, you have revealed the mysteries of your word through John the apostle.By prayer and reflection may we come to understand the wisdom he taught.We ask this through Jesus Christ, Your Son, Our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.E734-970734-970St. John EvangelistSt. John of the Cross PrayerO God, by whose grace Your servant John of the Cross, kindled with the flame of Your love, became a burning and a shining light in Your Church: Grant that we also may be aflame with the spirit of love and discipline, and walk before You as children of light; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.E734-469734-469St. John of the CrossPrayer to St. John the BaptistO God, You raised upSt. John the Baptistto prepare a perfectperson for Christ.We call upon St. John%u2019sintercession to properlyprepare us with a true sense ofrepentance to receiveYour grace and salvation.Make us faithful to truth andjustice, as You did Your servant,John the Baptist, herald ofYour Son%u2019s birth and death.Lord, may Youincrease Your life within us.Amen.E734-964734-964St. John the BaptistNovena to St. Joan of ArcGlorious St. Joan of Arc,Filled with compassion for thosewho invoke you,with love for those who suffer,heavily laden with the weight of my troubles,I kneel at your feet and humbly beg you to take my presentneed under your special protection...(mention here).Vouchsafe to recommend itto the Blessed Virgin Mary,and lay it before the throne of Jesus.Cease not to intercede for me until my request is granted.Above all, obtain for me the grace toone day meet God face to face andwith you and Mary and all the angelsand saints praise Himthrough all eternity.O most powerful Saint Joan, do notlet me lose my soul, but obtain for me the grace of winning my ways to heaven, forever and ever.Amen.E734-967734-967St. Joan of Arc Prayer to Saint James the ApostleO glorious Apostle, Saint James,who by reason of thy ferventand generous heartwas chosen by Jesus to be witness of His glory on Mount Tabor,and of His agony in Gethsemane;thou, whose very name is a symbol of warfare and victory:obtain for us strength and consolation in the unending warfare of this life,that, having costantly and generously followed Jesus,we may be victors in the strife and deserve to receivethe victor%u2019s crown in heaven.Amen.E734-456734-456St. James the Apostle Cards Feature 3/8\Prayer Printed on the Reverse Sides of Cards. 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