It is piously believed that whoever recites the above prayer fifteen times a day from the feast of St. Andrew (30th November) until Christmas will obtain what is asked.Imprimatur +MICHAEL AUGUSTINE, Archbishop of New York New York, February 6, 1897See More

Almighty God, Who did give such grace to Thine Apostle Andrew that he readily obeyed the call of Thy Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ and brought his brother Peter with him; Give unto us, who are called by Thy Word, grace to follow Him without delay and bring those near to us into His gracious Presence. We ask this through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Who lives and reigns with The Father and the Holy…See More

O Immaculate Virgin Mary, Mother of Our Lord Jesus and our Mother, penetrated with the most lively confidence in thy all-powerful and never-failing intercession, manifested so often through the Miraculous Medal, we thy loving and trustful children implore Thee to obtain for us the graces and favors we ask during this Novena, if they be beneficial to our immortal souls,…See More

Eternal Father, Thou did raise up Thy heroic servant, Blessed Miguel Pro as a witness of Thy great love and mercy for mankind.  He was faithful unto death.  When facing his executioners, he forgave them and then stretching out his arms in the Sign of the Cross he died proclaiming the name of Thy Most Holy Son.Let his faithfulness and courage shine before us as an example of true faith in…See More

This novena is for the benefit of the Holy Souls in Purgatory.  It is especially recommended to try to visit a cemetery on All Souls Day and in the days  afterwards, to try to gain indulgences for the Poor Souls.  If you can, bring holy water on those visits.This is separate from the novena already organized to the Holy Souls, which is not only for their relief but also to ask for their help.…See More

 Please say this short prayer each day during the month of November for the Poor Souls in Purgatory. My Jesus, by the sorrows Thou did suffer in Thy agony in the garden, in Thy scourging and crowning with thorns, in the way to Calvary, in Thy crucifixion and death, have mercy on the souls in Purgatory, and especially on those that are most forsaken.  Do Thou deliver them from the dire…See More

O most gentle Heart of Jesus, ever present in the Blessed Sacrament, ever consumed with burning love for the poor captive souls in Purgatory, have mercy on the souls of Thy departed servants. Be not severe in Thy judgments, but let some drops of Thy Precious Blood fall upon the devouring flames. And do Thou, O merciful Savior, send Thy holy angels to conduct them to a place of…See More

 Most holy Apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally, as the patron of difficult cases, of things almost despaired of. Pray for me, I am so helpless and alone.Intercede with God for me that He bring visible and speedy help where help is almost despaired of. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the…See More

O Christ Jesus, I acknowledge Thee to be the King of the Universe; all that has been made is created for Thee.  Exercise over me all Thy sovereign rights.  I hereby renew the promises of my baptism, renouncing Satan and all his works and pomps, and I engage myself to lead henceforth a truly Christian life.  And in a special manner do I undertake to bring about the triumph…See More

 Glorious Archangel Saint Raphael, great prince of the heavenly court, thou art illustrious for thy gifts of wisdom and grace. Thou art a guide of those who journey by land or sea or air, consoler of the afflicted, and refuge of sinners. I beg thee, assist me in all my needs and in all the sufferings of this life, as once thou helped the young Tobias on his travels. Because thou art the…See More

Dear St. Gerard, we rejoice in thy happiness and glory; we bless the Lord Who endowed thee with the choicest gifts of His Grace; we congratulate thee on corresponding so faithfully to them.  Obtain for us, we beseech thee, some part of thy angelic purity, thy burning love for Jesus in the Tabernacle and thy tender devotion to Mary Immaculate.  In thy brotherly love which made thee the…See More

*For the Consecration of Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, with love and reparationNOVENA PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF FATIMAMost Holy Virgin, who deigned to come to Fatima to reveal to the three little shepherds the treasures of graces hidden in the recitation of the Rosary, inspire our hearts with a sincere love of this devotion, so that by meditating on the mysteries of our redemption…See More

Please say the following prayer once a day during the month of October in honor of Our Lady, Queen of the Holy Rosary. O Queen of the Holy Rosary, in these times of such brazen impiety, manifest thy power with the signs of thine ancient victories, and from thy throne, whence thou dost dispense pardon and graces, mercifully regard the Church of thy Son, His Vicar on earth…See More

~With love & gratitude, in honor of our Guardian Angels~O Holy Angel, whom God, by the effect of His goodness and His tender regard for my spiritual welfare, has charged with the care of my conduct, and who assists me in all my wants and comforts me in all my afflictions, who supports me when I am discouraged and continually obtains for me new favors, I return thee profound thanks,…See More

O God,  Who by the preaching and the blood of Thy martyrs Jean de Brebeuf,  Isaac Jogues and their companions consecrated the first fruits of the Faith in the vast regions of North America; graciously grant that by their intercession the flourishing harvest of Christians may be everywhere and always increased.  +Through Jesus Christ, Our Lord ~ Amen.O God, Who inflamed the hearts of Thy…See More

Prayer to Our Lady of Mercy/Ransom from the Raccolta, 1878Holiest Mary, mother of goodness, mother of mercy! when I reflect on my sins and on the moment of my death, I tremble and am filled with confusion. My sweetest mother, in the blood of Jesus and in thy intercession are my hopes. Comfort of the afflicted! abandon me not at my death-agony; fail not to console me in…See More