Prayers

PRAYER TO GOD THROUGH THE INTERCESSION OF SAINT PIO

Oh God,
You gave Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, capuchin priest, the great privilege of participating in a unique way in the passion
of Your Son, grant me, through his intercession the grace of...
which I ardently desire;
and above all grant me the grace of living in conformity with the death of Jesus
to arrive at the glory of the resurrection.
Glory be to the Father... (three times)

Nulla osta -
Manfredonia, 26 February 2002.
+ Vincenzo D'Addario - Archbishop of Manfredonia - Vieste – Italy

PRAYER TO SAN PIO (BY POPE JOHN PAUL II)
Teach us, we ask you, humility of heart so we may be counted among the little ones of the Gospel, to whom the Father promised to reveal the mysteries of his Kingdom.
Help us to pray without ceasing, certain that God knows what we need even before we ask him.
Obtain for us the eyes of faith that will be able to recognize right away in the poor
and suffering the face of Jesus.
Sustain us in the hour of the combat and of the trial and, if we fall, make us experience the joy of the sacrament of forgiveness.
Grant us your tender devotion to Mary, the Mother of Jesus and our Mother.
Accompany us on our earthly pilgrimage toward the blessed homeland, where we hope to arrive in order to contemplate forever the glory of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.  Amen.

EFFICACIOUS NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS
O my Jesus, you have said: "Truly I say to you, ask and it will be given you, seek
and you will find, knock and it will be opened to you". Behold I knock, I seek
and ask for the grace of...
Our Father... Hail Mary... Glory be to the Father...
Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in You.

O my Jesus, you have said: "Truly I say to you, if you ask anything of the Father in
my name, He will give it to you". Behold, in Your name, I ask the Father for the
grace of...
Our Father... Hail Mary... Glory be to the Father...
Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in You.

O my Jesus, you have said: "Truly I say to you, heaven and earth will pass away but my words will not pass away". Encouraged by your infallible words I now ask for the grace of...
Our Father... Hail Mary... Glory be to the Father...
Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in You.

O Sacred Heart of Jesus, for whom it is impossible not to have compassion on the afflicted, have pity on us miserable sinners and grant us the grace which we ask of you, through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, your tender mother and ours.

St Joseph, foster father of Jesus, pray for us.
Hail, Holy Queen...

(N. B. This novena prayer was recited every day by Padre Pio for all those who asked for his prayers. The faithful are invited to recite it daily, so as to be spiritually united with the prayer of Saint Pio).

PRAYER TO MARY as OUR LADY OF GRACES (who is venerated in the church of the Capuchins in San Giovanni Rotondo)
O heavenly treasurer of all graces, Mother of God and my Mother Mary, since you are the first-born daughter of the Eternal Father and hold in your hands His Omnipotence, be moved to pity my soul and grant me the grace which I fervently ask of You.
Hail Mary.

O merciful dispenser of divine graces, Mary most holy, Mother of the Eternal Incarnate Word Who has crowned you with His immense wisdom, look upon the greatness of my sorrow and grant me the grace I need so much.
Hail Mary.

O most loving dispenser of divine graces, Immaculate Spouse of the Eternal Holy Spirit, most holy Mary, who have received from Him a heart which is moved to pity by human misfortunes and which is constrained to offer consolation to those who suffer, be moved to pity my soul and grant me the grace which I await from you with full confidence in your immense goodness.
Hail Mary.

O my Mother, treasurer of all graces, refuge of poor sinners, consolation of the afflicted, hope of those who despair and most powerful help of Christians, I place all my confidence in you, being sure that you will obtain for me from Jesus the grace which I so much desire, if it is for the good of my soul. Amen.
Hail Holy Queen.

THE ROSARY
The Rosary: is a devotion to Our Lady and a prayerful reflection on the life of Jesus in the company of Mary. The traditional Rosary set of beads is adopted to mark the succession of the Hail Marys and to ensure easier and more attentive recitation. It is basically composed of 5 Our Father, 50 Holy Mary, 5 Glory be to the Father prayed in the sequence specified below. The Rosary can be said privately or in a group.
A Decade: is composed of 1 Our Father, 10 Holy Mary and 1 Glory be to the Father.
The Mysteries: are certain Gospel scenes centered on the events of the life of Jesus and Our Lady, on which we meditate before saying each decade of the Rosary. There are four sets of mysteries.
The Mysteries:
The Five Joyful Mysteries (prayed on Mondays and Saturdays)
1- The Annunciation.
2- The Visitation.
3- The Nativity.
4- The Presentation in the Temple.
5- The Finding in the temple.
The Five Sorrowful Mysteries (prayed on Tuesdays and Fridays)
1- The Agony in the Garden.
2- The Scourging at the Pillar.
3- The Crowning with Thorns.
4- The Carrying of the Cross.
5- The Crucifixion.
The Five Glorious Mysteries (prayed on Wednesdays and Sundays)
1- The Resurrection.
2- The Ascension.
3- The Descent of the Holy Spirit.
4- The Assumption of Our Lady to Heaven.
5- The Coronation of Our Lady as Queen of Heaven and Earth.
The Five Luminous Mysteries (prayed on Thursdays)
1- The Baptism of Jesus.
2- The Wedding at Cana.
3- The Proclamation of the Kingdom.
4- The Transfiguration.
5- The Institution of the Eucharist.
How to pray the Rosary:
a) Make the Sign of the Cross. Say the Apostles Creed holding the Crucifix.
Say one Our Father on the first bead.
Say one Holy Mary on each of the next three beads.
Say the Glory be to the Father.
b) Then pray the five decades of the Rosary as follows, meditating on a set of Mysteries, according to the day of the week:
1. Announce and meditate on the first … Mystery.
  Say one Our Father on the first bead.
Say one Holy Mary on each of the next ten beads.
Say one Glory be to the Father at the end.
Say the Prayer to Our Lady of Fatima.
Say the Eternal rest.
2. Announce and meditate on the second … Mystery.
Say one Our Father on the first bead.
Say one Holy Mary on each of the next ten beads.
Say one Glory be to the Father at the end.
Say the Prayer to Our Lady of Fatima.
Say the Eternal rest.
3. Announce and meditate on the third … Mystery.
Say one Our Father on the first bead.
Say one Holy Mary on each of the next ten beads.
Say one Glory be to the Father at the end.
Say the Prayer to Our Lady of Fatima.
Say the Eternal rest.
4. Announce and meditate on the fourth … Mystery.
Say one Our Father on the first bead.
Say one Holy Mary on each of the next ten beads.
Say one Glory be to the Father at the end.
Say the Prayer to Our Lady of Fatima.
Say the Eternal rest.
5. Announce and meditate on the fifth … Mystery.
Say one Our Father on the first bead.
Say one Holy Mary on each of the next ten beads.
Say one Glory be to the Father at the end.
Say the Prayer to Our Lady of Fatima.
Say the Eternal rest.
c)  Say three Holy Mary for the Pope
Say one Hail Holy Queen
Make the Sign of the Cross
Prayers in the Rosary:
The Sign of the Cross: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
The Apostles Creed: 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 Pilates, 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 there He will come to judge the living and dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church the communion of the saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and life everlasting. Amen.
The Our Father: 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 Holy Mary: Hail Mary full of grace the Lord is with thee, blessed are thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and in the hour of our death. Amen.
The Glory be to the Father: Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit as it was in the beginning is now and always shall be, world without end. Amen.
The Prayer of Our Lady of Fatima: Oh, my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fire of hell. Lead all souls to heaven especially those in most need of thy mercy.
The Eternal Rest: Eternal rest grant into them, oh Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. Amen.
The Hail Holy Queen: 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. Oh clement, oh loving, oh sweet Virgin Mary. Pray for us oh Holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Amen.
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, pray for us.
Padre Pio, pray for us.

Act of Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

Prayer to St Michael the Archangel
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, cast into hell satan and all of the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Prayer to the Guardian Angel
Angel of God, my guardian dear. To whom His love commits me here. Ever this day be at my side to light and guard to rule and guide. Amen.

Act of Contrition
Lord Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me because I am a sinner.

Prayer to Our Lady of Assumption
Virgin Immaculate, Mother of God and my mother, from your throne in heaven turn your eyes of pity upon me. Filled with confidence in your goodness and power, I beg you to help me in this journey of life which is so full of dangers for my soul. I entrust myself entirely to you, that I may never be the slave of the devil through sin, but may always live a humble and pure life. I consecrate myself to you forever, for my only desire is to love your divine Son Jesus. Mary, since none of your devout servants has perished, may I too be saved. Amen.

Petition to the Virgin of the Rosary of Pompeii
In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O August Queen of Victories, O Sovereign of Heaven and Earth, at whose name the heavens rejoice and the abyss trembles. O Glorious Queen of the Rosary, we, your devoted children, assembled (on this solemn day*) in your Temple of Pompeii, pour out the affection of our hearts and with filial confidence express our miseries to You.
From the Throne of clemency on which You are seated as Queen, turn, O Mary, your merciful gaze on us, on our families, on Italy, on Europe and on the whole world. Have compassion on the worries and trials which embitter our lives. See, O Mother, how many physical and spiritual dangers and how many calamities and afflictions press upon us.
O Mother, implore the mercy of your Divine Son for us and conquer the hearts of sinners with your benevolence. They are our brothers and your children who cause the heart of our sweet Jesus to bleed and sadden your sensitive Heart. Show us all what You are, the Queen of Peace and of Pardon.
Hail Mary…
It is true that, although we are your children, with our sins we are the first to crucify Jesus again in our hearts and pierce your heart anew.
We confess that we deserve the most severe punishments, but remember that on Golgotha You received, with the Divine Blood, the testament of the dying Saviour, who declared You our Mother, the Mother of sinners. You then, as our Mother, are our Advocate, our Hope. And we raise our pleading hands to You with sighs crying, "Mercy!".
O good Mother, have pity on us, on our souls, on our families, on our relatives, on our friends, on our deceased, especially on our enemies, and on so many who call themselves Christian and yet offend the Heart of your loving Son. We implore mercy for today's misguided Nations, for all Europe, for the whole world, so that, repentant, they may return to your Heart.
Have mercy on us all, O Mother of Mercy!
Hail Mary…
Deign kindly to hear us, O Mary! Jesus has placed in your hands all the treasures of His Grace and His Mercy.
You are seated crowned Queen at the right hand of your Son, resplendent with immortal glory above all Choirs of Angels. You extend your dominion throughout heavens, and earth and all creatures are subject to You.
You are omnipotent by grace and therefore You can help us. Were You not willing to help us because we are ungrateful children and undeserving of your protection, we would not know to whom to turn.
Your Mother’s heart would not allow seeing us, your children, lost. The Infant whom You hold on your lap and the mystical Rosary which we gaze at your hand, inspire confidence in us that You shall hear us. We confide totally in You and abandon ourselves to You, like helpless children into the arms of the tenderest of mothers, and on this very day, we expect from You the longed-for graces.
Hail Mary…
One last favour we ask of You, O Queen, which You cannot deny us (on this very solemn day*). Grant us all your steadfast love and in a special way your maternal blessing.
We shall not leave You until You have blessed us. Bless, O Mary, at this moment, our Holy Father.
To the ancient splendours of your Crown, to the triumphs of your Rosary, whence You are called Queen of Victories, add also this, O Mother: grant the victory of the Faith and give Peace to human Society. Bless our Bishops, Priests and particularly those who work zealously to give honour to your Shrine. Finally, bless all those who are associated with your Temple of Pompeii and all those who cultivate and promote the devotion of the Holy Rosary.
O Blessed Rosary of Mary, sweet Chain which binds us to God, Bond of love which unites us to the Angels, Tower of salvation against the assaults of hell, safe Haven in the universal shipwreck, we shall never abandon You.
You will be our comfort in the hour of agony. For You is the last kiss of our dying life.
And the last word on our lips will be your sweet name, O Queen of the Rosary of Pompeii, O Dearest Mother, O Refuge of Sinners, O Sovereign Consoler of the Afflicted.
May You be blessed everywhere, on Earth and in Heaven, today and forever. Amen.
Hail, Holy Queen…
(*) Only on the 8th of May and the first Sunday of October.

Anima Christi Prayer
Soul of Christ, sanctify me.
Body of Christ, save me.
Blood of Christ, inebriate me.
Water from the side of Christ, wash me.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me.
O good Jesus, hear me.
Within your wounds, hide me.
Permit not to be separated from you.
From the wicked foe defend me.
At the hour of my death call me
and bid me come to You.
that with your saints I may praise You,
forever and ever. Amen.

Come Holy Spirit Prayer
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Thy faithful and enkindle in them the fire of Thy love.
V. Send forth Thy Spirit and they shall be created
R. And Thou shalt renew the face of the earth.
Amen.

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