Live in faith and hope,

though it be in darkness,

for in the darkness God protects the soul.

Cast your cares upon God,

for you are His and He will not forget you.

Do not think He is leaving you alone.

St. John of the Cross (1542-1591)

 

 

O Father of mercies, from Whom cometh all that is good, I offer my humble petitions unto Thee through the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Thy dearly beloved Son, our Lord and Redeemer, in Whom Thou art always well pleased and Who loves Thee so much.

Vouchsafe to grant me the grace of a lively faith, a firm hope and an ardent charity toward Thee and toward my neighbor.

 

Grant me also the grace to be truly penitent for all my sins together with a firm purpose of never offending Thee again; that so I may be enabled to live always according to Thy Divine good-pleasure, to do Thy most holy will in all things with a generous and willing heart, and to persevere in Thy love even to the end of my life. Amen.

 

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Our Father -

 

.. is the only true God. (John 17:3)

 

.. is our one Father, who is in heaven. (Matthew 23:9)

 

.. is perfect. (Matthew 5:48)

 

.. knows what we need before we ask him. (Matthew 6:8)

 

.. gives us our daily bread. (Matthew 6:11)

 

.. delivers us from evil (Matthew 6:13)

 

.. forgives our offenses. (Matthew 6:14)

 

.. gives good things to those who ask him. (Matthew 7:11)

 

.. reveals to little ones. (Matthew 11:25)

 

.. has compassion (Luke 15:20)

 

.. makes his sun to rise upon the good and the bad. (Matthew 5:45)

 

.. is kind to the unthankful. (Luke 6:35)

 

.. is merciful (Luke 6:36)

 

.. gives us His Holy Spirit. (John 14:16; 15:26)

 

.. raises up the dead and gives life. (John 5:21)

 

.. gives us a kingdom. (Luke 12:32)

 

.. embraces and kisses us when we return to him. (Luke 15:20)

 

.. alone knows the day and hour that heaven and earth will pass away. (Mark 13:32)

 

Jesus tells us that He is “my Father and your Father,” “my God and your God.” (John 20:17)

 

“As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him.” (Psalm 103:13)

 

“Do not look forward to what might happen tomorrow; the same everlasting Father who cares for you today will take care of you tomorrow and every day. Be at peace, then, and put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginings.” (St. Francis de Sales)

 

“If you, then, who are wicked, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him?” (Luke 11:13)

 

“Do not be afraid any longer, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.” (Luke 12:32)

 

“While he was still a long way off, his father caught sight of him, and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him and kissed him.” (Luke 15:20)

 

“Jesus answered and said to him, ‘Whoever loves Me will keep My word, and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make our dwelling with him.’” (John 14:23)

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My Father in Heaven, how sweet it is to know that You are my Father and that I am your Child!

 

Especially when the skies of my soul are cloudy and my cross weighs more heavily, I feel the need to repeat to You: Father, I believe in Your love for me!

 

Yes, I believe that You are a Father to me at every moment of my life, and that I am Your child!

 

I believe that You love me with an infinite love!

 

I believe that You are watching over me night and day and that not a hair falls from my head without your permission!

 

I believe that, in Your infinite Wisdom, You know better than I what is good for me.

 

I believe that, in Your infinite power, You can bring good even out of evil.

 

I believe that, in Your infinite goodness, You make everything to the advantage of those who love You; even under the hands of those who strike me I kiss Your hand which heals!

 

I believe, but increase in me faith, hope and love!

 

Teach me always to see Your love as my guide in every event of my life.

 

Teach me to surrender myself to You like a baby in its mother’s arms.

 

Father, You know everything. You see everything, you know me better than I know myself; You can do everything, and You love me!

 

My Father, since it is Your wish that we should always turn to You, I come with confidence to ask You, together with Jesus and Mary….(here request the favor that you desire).

 

For this intention, and uniting myself to their Most Sacred Hearts, I offer You all my prayers, my sacrifices and mortifications, all my actions, and greater faithfulness to my duties.

 

Give me the light, the grace and the power of the Holy Spirit!

 

Strengthen me in this Spirit, that I may never lose Him, never sadden Him and never allow Him to become weaker in me.

 

My Father, I ask this in the name of Jesus, Your Son! And You, Jesus, open Your Heart and place in it my own, and, together with Mary’s, offer it to our divine Father! Obtain for me the grace that I need!

 

Divine Father, call all men to Yourself. Let all the world proclaim Your fatherly goodness and Your divine mercy!

 

Be a tender Father to me and protect me wherever I am, like the apple of Your eye. Make me always a worthy son/daughter; have mercy on me!

 

Divine Father, sweet hope of our souls, may You be known, honored and loved by all men!

 

Divine Father, infinite goodness poured out on all peoples, may You be known, honored and loved by all men!

 

Divine Father, beneficent dew of humanity, may You be known, honored and loved by all men! - Mother Eugenia

 

Partial Indulgence

 

+ GIRARD, Vicar Apostolic of Cairo, October 9th, 1935

 

+JEAN, Cardinal VERDIER, Archbishop of Paris, May 8th, 1936

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CONSECRATION TO THE ETERNAL FATHER

 

For the greater glory of God and for the salvation of all, I consecrate myself to You, O Eternal Father, as one of Your faithful remnant. Behold, I come to do Your Will. With the help of Your Grace, I will keep Your Commandments. I will love and reverence You with all my heart, soul, mind and strength. I will love my neighbor as You love me.

 

I make this consecration through the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Sacred Heart of Your beloved Son, Jesus.

 

O Eternal Father, send forth Your Holy Spirit to restore our broken image and likeness of You.

 

Send forth also the celestial choirs of Your angels to aid us in our struggle against all the forces of evil in this present darkness. Amen.

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12/13/95

 

As I watch My children on earth, I look upon them with love, the love of their Father.

I want to share with them My love and bring them to dwell with Me in My house of eternal joy.

All it takes for this to happen is an acceptance of My love by My children.

Once they accept My love, then they will come to know what true life is.

 

11/26/97

 

Never believe you are alone, for you are not.

Never believe there is nothing after death, for there is.

Never believe you are not loved, for you are.

Without these beliefs life is empty, and without these beliefs there is no hope.

 

(Luke 1:45 - Blessed are you who believed.)

 

11/26/97

 

I offer to all people love and forgiveness, and the chance to become anew in Me.

I offer to all people My hand to hold, as they walk through life.

I offer to all people an eternity with Me, of love in heaven.

 

I am there for all people; none will be turned away, and none will be refused My eternal love in heaven, if they ask in truth and repentance.

 

(Acts 2:21 - And it shall be that everyone shall be saved who calls on the name of the Lord.)

 

2/25/96

 

To leave your cares behind, look to My love.

To leave your worries where they belong, look to My heart.

To leave your fears in the distance, look to My gifts.

 

In the sacraments find My love.

In the sacraments enter My heart.

And in the sacraments find My gifts.

 

(John 14:1 - Do not let your hearts be troubled; trust in God.)

 

3/1/96

 

Praise the Lord Jesus for His strength given to you through the sacraments.

Praise the Holy Spirit for His gifts given to you through the sacraments.

Praise the Father for His love given to you through His Son, Jesus, and magnified through the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

 

3/1/96

 

When you fell tired, rest.

When you feel lost, pray.

When you feel empty, receive the sacraments.

The tiredness, emptiness, and feeling lost are all signs that you are in need of My strength, found through prayer and the sacraments.

 

3/6/96

 

Your prayers become a chain of love in the Rosary.

Your prayers become a bouquet of flowers in the Rosary.

Your prayers become joined with My daughter,

Mary’s prayers to make a beautiful love song offered to Me.

 

9/4/97

 

May your heart reflect My love,

May your life reflect My love,

May your soul reflect My love,

And may you live with Me eternally in heaven.

 

(Jeremiah 44:25 - Keep your vows; carry out your resolutions.)

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My Dearest Father, please accept this offering of myself - my body, mind, and soul:

 

I praise You for Your Creation - all Your works and wonders.

 

I thank You for giving me life and for all that You have done for me.

 

I offer up to You all that You have so generously given me.

 

I am sincerely sorry for not knowing, loving, serving, and honoring You as I should.

 

I embrace my inheritance as Your child, both the joy and the responsibilities.

 

I give You my “Yes” so that I may be an instrument of Your Will.

 

I pledge my fidelity and I ask for the grace of steadfastness and perseverance in my Faith.

 

Most loving, caring, and merciful of Fathers, in Your Divine Presence, I sincerely proclaim my love for You; I give myself (and my family) to You; and I solemnly consecrate myself (and my family) to You - now and forever.

 

Dearest Father, as Your child, I ask -

 

That You send Mary to guide me to Jesus, and that Jesus sends me the Holy Spirit so that they may all bring me to You.

 

That You dwell with me and in me - a living temple prepared by Mary, dedicated by Jesus, and purified by Your Holy Spirit. And may I always be with You and in You.

 

That You permit me, as Your child, to be Your true and intimate friend - one who loves You above all things.

 

And that You come for me when I die, to bring me home to You.

 

I further ask You, Father, for the sake of all mankind:

 

To have mercy on all Your children - past, present, and future.

 

To bring peace to the world and to gather all Your children to Yourself.

 

And that Your Kingdom comes and Your Will is done on earth as it is in heaven. Amen.

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In thanksgiving, let us bless the name of the Lord, for He is good:

 

R/ We praise you, O Lord, for we are your people.

 

-With the Virgin Mary, Mother of God: R/

 

-With all the choirs of angels: R/

 

-With all the saints: R/

 

-With the Church throughout the world: R/

 

Our Father…

 

God and Father of us all, your care for us is great. Grant us this day the gift of joyful praise and thanks for all that you have done to lead us into your own household, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

 

 

Lord, have mercy on us.

 

Christ, have mercy on us.

 

Lord, have mercy on us.

 

Christ, graciously hear 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.

 

R/ We Praise, Love and Adore You

 

Eternal Father, Thou who art all holy, R/

 

Eternal Father, Thou who art all creative, R/

 

Eternal Father, Thou who art all wise, R/

 

Eternal Father, Thou who art all knowing, R/

 

Eternal Father, Thou who art all powerful, R/

 

Eternal Father, Thou who art all truth, R/

 

Eternal Father, Thou who art all love, R/

 

Eternal Father, Thou who art all loving, R/

 

Eternal Father, Thou who art all good, R/

 

Eternal Father, Thou who art all goodness, R/

 

Eternal Father, Thou who art all merciful, R/

 

Eternal Father, Thou who art all just, R/

 

Eternal Father, Thou who art all compassionate, R/

 

Eternal Father, Thou who art all peace, R/

 

Eternal Father, Thou who art all faithful, R/

 

Eternal Father, Thou who art all gracious, R/

 

Eternal Father, Thou who art all forgiving, R/

 

Eternal Father, Thou who art all consoling, R/

 

Eternal Father, Thou who art all splendor, R/

 

Eternal Father, Thou who art all majestic, R/

 

Eternal Father, Thou who art all tenderness, R/

 

Eternal Father, Thou who art all kindness, R/

 

Eternal Father, Thou who art all joy, R/

 

Eternal Father, You who sent the Lamb of God to take away the sins of the world, spare us O Lord.

 

Eternal Father, You who sent the Lamb of God to take away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord.

 

Eternal Father, You who sent the Lamb of God, to take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.

 

Let us Pray

 

O Eternal Father, we your children offer to you this litany of praise, love and adoration in thanksgiving for all Your marvelous works of love. Fill our hearts with the warmth of Your love that we may one day see Your Face. In union with the Immaculate Heart of Mary, we ask this through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Your son, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever. Amen.

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“Whoever then relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but he who does them and teaches them shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.”

 

~ Matthew 5:19

 

“The devil doesn’t fear austerity but holy obedience.”

~ St. Francis de Sales

 

God’s laws are His gifts to us. They protect us from ourselves, give us freedom, and lead us to become the person we want to be. The closer we are to that vision of what we truly want to be and who really are, the happier we will be in this present life as well as in the life to come.

 

God’s commandments give us values, mold our hearts, our thoughts, and our actions. They guide us in learning how to love God and our neighbors. They shape us into His image and help us to behave as royal sons and daughters of our Father, the King. We are the ones He has chosen to live a grace-filled life, to follow in His footsteps, and to receive an inheritance that lasts for an eternity. Praise the Lord! Let us give Him thanks and glorify His holy name. Amen.

 

 

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