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TUESDAY Morning Prayer + O Lady, come to my assistance: and by the light of thy mercy enlighten me. Psalm 69 Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now and will be forever. Amen.
.Antiphon 1 Psalm 71 Give to the King thy judgment, O God: and thy mercy to the Queen, His Mother. In thy hand are life and salvation: perpetual joy and glorious eternity. Sprinkle my heart with thy sweetness: make me forget the miseries of this life. Draw me after thee by the bands of thy mercy: and with the bandages of thy grace and loving kindness heal my pain. Stir up in me a desire for Heaven: and inebriate my soul with the joy of Paradise. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now and will be forever. Amen.
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Antiphon 2 Psalm 72 How good is God to Israel: to those who pay homage to His Mother and venerate her. For she is our comfort: she is the most excellent of help in labor. The enemy hath overspread my soul with darkness: O Lady, make light arise within me. Let the wrath of God be turned away from me by thee: placate him by thy merits and thy prayers. Stand for me in the day of judgment: in His presence take up my cause, and be my advocate. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now and will be forever. Amen.
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Antiphon 3 Psalm 73 O Lady, why hast thou cast us off? and why wilt thou not help us in the day of tribulation? Let my prayer come into thy sight: and despise not the voices of those who groan. The enemy hath stretched his bow against us: he has strengthened his right hand, and there is no consoler. Break for us the bonds of his malicious doings: and deliver us by thy right hand. Drive him back into the place of perdition: let eternal damnation possess him. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now and will be forever. Amen.
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O Lady, controlling my urge to overeat is a heavy cross to bear, but thou
art there to lighten the load.
CANTICLE TO MARY Blessed be thou, O Lady and Mother of my God of Israel: who by thee hath quickened and hath wrought the redemption of His people. And hath raised up a horn of salvation of thy chastity: in the house of David, His servant. As he spoke by the mouth of Isaias: and others of his holy prophets. Give us salvation from our enemies, O Virgin of virgins: from the hand of those who hate us, give us peace. And do thy mercy for us and our relations: that thou mayest be mindful of the testament of the Almighty God, Which he hath sworn to our fathers: to Abraham and his seed forever; That thus, being delivered from the hand of our enemies: we may serve Him in peace. In sanctity and justice before thee: all our days. And thou, O Mary, shalt be called the Prophet of God: for thou hast known that He hath regarded the humility of His handmaid. By whom He hath given the knowledge of salvation to His people: in the remission of their sins. By the bowels of the multitude of thy mercies: visit us, O Morning Star, the Orient from on high. Enlighten the darknesses of those who sit in the shadow of death, and deign to instill into them the light of thy most Beloved Son. Have mercy, O Mother of Mercies, on us miserable sinners, who neglect to do penance for our past sins: and daily commit so much that deserves penance. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now and will be forever. Amen.
Canticle in Honor of Mary
Antiphon INTERCESSIONS O Mother of Perpetual Help, whom I honor today with my prayers, grant the petitions I have humbly placed before thee: Hail Mary, Full of Grace, The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death. Amen. Let us ask our Heavenly Father for our daily bread: 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. CONCLUSION O Lady, thou art our refuge in all our needs: and a most powerful force bruising and crushing our enemy. The world is full of thy benefits: they surpass the heavens and penetrate the depths. By the fullness of thy grace those who were in the abyss rejoice to find themselves liberated. By the power of thy virginal fecundity, those who were above this world: rejoice to find themselves freed. By the glorious Son of thy most holy virginity: men are made companions and fellow-citizens of the angels. Psalm 45
+ May God have mercy on us and bless us. Let
thy grace, O Lady, ever protect me: let thy presence give light to my end. Psalm 66 |
TUESDAY Midmorning Prayer + O Lady, come to my assistance: and by the light of thy mercy enlighten me. Psalm 69 Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now and will be forever. Amen.
Antiphon 1 Psalm 74 We will praise thee, O Lady: and we will praise thy name: make us to delight in thy praises. Sing ye to her, ye dwellers upon earth: and announce her praise to the peoples. Praise and magnificence are before her: fortitude and exultation are in her throne. Adore ye her in her beauty: glorify the Maker of her beauty. Be mindful in eternity of her mercy: keep in mind her virtues and her wonders. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now and will be forever. Amen.
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Antiphon 2 Psalm 75 In Judea God is known: in Israel the honor of His Mother. Sweet is the memory of her above honey and the honeycomb: and her love is above all aromatic perfumes. Health and life are in her house: and in her dwelling are peace and eternal glory. Honor her, ye heavens and earth: because the supreme artificer has wonderfully honored her. Give to her praise, all ye creatures: and joyfully celebrate her astonishing mercy. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now and will be forever. Amen.
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Antiphon 3 Psalm 76 With my voice I cried to the Lady: and by her grace she bowed down to me. She hath taken sorrow and grief from my heart: and she hath soothed my heart by her sweetness. She hath turned my fear into a sweet confidence: and by her honey-flowing aspect she hath calmed my mind. By her holy help I have avoided the dangers of death: and I have escaped the cruel hand. Thanks be to God and to thee, O loving Mother, for all things which I have obtained: for thy piety and thy mercy. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now and will be forever. Amen.
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+ Let us embrace the footprints of
Mary Psalm 14 |
TUESDAY Midday Prayer + O Lady, come to my assistance: and by the light of thy mercy enlighten me. Psalm 69 Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now and will be forever. Amen.
Antiphon 1 Psalm 77 Attend, O people of God, to His commandments: and forget not the Queen of grace. Open thy heart to search her out: and thy lips to glorify her. Let her love come down into thy hearts: long to please her. Her beauty outshines the sun and the moon: she is adorned with the ornaments of virtues. Have mercy on me, O Queen of glory and honor: and keep my soul from all danger. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now and will be forever. Amen.
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Antiphon 2 Psalm 78 O Lady, the heathen have come into the inheritance of God: which thou hast established in Christ by thy merits. Let thy speech be sweet before Him: and unite me to Him who hath redeemed me. Stretch forth thine arm against the cruel enemy: and unfold to me his craft. Thy voice is sweet above every melody: the angelic harmony cannot be compared with it. Drop down on me the sweetness of thy graces: and the fragrance of thy heavenly gifts. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now and will be forever. Amen.
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Antiphon 3 Psalm 79 Give ear to me, thou who rulest Israel: praise thy Mother with me. Arise and shake thyself from the dust, O my soul: go forth to meet the Queen of Heaven. Loose the bands of thy neck, O poor little soul of mine: and welcome her with glorious praises. The odor of life comes forth from her: and all salvation springs out of her heart. By the sweet fragrance of her spiritual gifts: dead souls are raised to life. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now and will be forever. Amen.
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+ Shining orbs adorn thy
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TUESDAY Midafternoon + O Lady, come to my assistance: and by the light of thy mercy enlighten me. Psalm 69 Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now and will be forever. Amen.
Antiphon 1 Psalm 80 Rejoice to the Lady, our helper: sing aloud in the joy of thy heart. Let thy affections be enkindled in her: and she will overwhelm thy enemies with confusion. Let us imitate her humility: her obedience and her meekness. All graces shine forth in her: for her capacity was immense. Run ye to her with holy devotion: and she will share her good things with thee. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now and will be forever. Amen.
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Antiphon 2 Psalm 81 God is in the congregation of Jews: from whom, as a rose, has come forth the Mother of God. Wipe away my stains, O Lady: thou who art ever resplendent in purity. Make the fountain of life flow into my mouth: whence the living waters take their rise and flow forth. All ye who thirst, come to her: she will willingly give thee to drink from her fountain. He who drinketh from her, will spring forth unto life everlasting: and he will never thirst. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now and will be forever. Amen.
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Antiphon 3 Psalm 82 O my Lady, who shall be like unto thee? In grace and glory thou surpassest all. As the heavens are above the earth: so art thou high above all, and exceedingly exalted. Wound my heart with thy charity: make me worthy of thy grace and thy gifts. May my heart melt in thy fear: and may the desire of thee enkindle my soul. Make me desire thy honor and thy glory: that I may be received by thee into the peace of Jesus Christ. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now and will be forever. Amen.
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+ Blessed be thou, O
Lady Psalm 27 |
TUESDAY Evening Prayer + O Lady, come to my assistance: and by the light of thy mercy enlighten me. Psalm 69 Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now and will be forever. Amen.
Antiphon 1 Psalm 84 O Lady, thou hast blessed thy house: thou hast consecrated thy dwelling. This one is fair among the daughters of Jerusalem: whose memory is in blessing. The holy angels have proclaimed her blessed: glorify her, ye Virtues and Dominations. Ye peoples and nations, seek out her prudence: and search out the treasures of her mercy. Think of her in goodness: and seek her in simplicity of heart. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now and will be forever. Amen.
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Antiphon 2 Psalm 85 Incline thine ear, O Lady, and hear me: turn thy face to me, and have mercy on me. May the inflowing of thy sweetness delight the souls of the saints: and the infusion of thy charity be sweet above the sweetest honey. The resplendence of thy glory enlightens the mind: and the light of thy mercies leads to salvation. The fountain of thy goodness inebriates the thirsty: and the aspect of thy countenance draws men away from sin. To know thee and to learn thee is the root of immortality: and to declare thy virtues is the way of salvation. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now and will be forever. Amen.
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Antiphon 3 Psalm 86 The foundations of life in the soul of the just: are to persevere in charity unto the end. Thy grace raises up the poor man in adversity: and the invocation of thy name inspires him with confidence. Paradise is filled with thy tender mercies: and by the fear of thee the infernal enemy is confounded. He who hopes in thee, will find treasures of peace: and he who invokes thee not in this life, will not attain to the kingdom of God. Grant, O Lady, that we may live in the grace of the Holy Ghost: and lead our souls to a holy end. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now and will be forever. Amen.
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O Lady, guide me with thy wisdom. Help me to make the right food choices
today.
My heart has rejoiced in the Lord: and my heart has exalted in my Lady. For He who is mighty has done great things to me: by Mary His Mother. There is no one holy as is Our Lady: who alone has surpassed all. Let the old things depart from our mouth: and let us speak with new tongues. Exalt and praise Mary, O Sion and Jerusalem: for she is great amongst the ladies of Israel. She makes poor and she enriches: she humbles and she exalts. She is higher than the heavens: she is wider than the earth: is this Lady of ours. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now and will be forever. Amen.
Canticle in Honor of Mary
Antiphon INTERCESSIONS O Mother of Perpetual Help, whom I honor today with my prayers, grant the petitions I have humbly placed before thee: Hail Mary, Full of Grace, The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death. Amen. Let us ask our Heavenly Father for our daily bread: 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. CONCLUSION Hear my prayer, O Lady, and my supplication: and let mine enemies pine away. Have mercy on me from Heaven and from the height of thy throne: and permit me not to be troubled in the valley of misery. Keep my foot, lest it should be injured: and may thy grace be with my end. Psalm 38 I ask this through Jesus Christ, thy Son, who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
+ May God have mercy on us and bless us. Let
thy grace, O Lady, ever protect me: let thy presence give light to my end. Psalm 66 |
TUESDAY Night Prayer + O Lady, come to my assistance: and by the light of thy mercy enlighten me. Psalm 69 Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now and will be forever. Amen.
Examination of Conscience O Lady, let not the Lord rebuke me in His anger: obtain for us pardon for our sins. Let all our desire be in thy sight: our hope and our confidence. My heart is troubled within me: light departs from my interior. Enlighten with thy brightness my blindness: sweeten with thy sweetness my contrite heart. Forsake us not, O Lady, Mother of God: let thy grace and thy power be at my right hand. Psalm 37
Antiphon 1 Psalm 87 Lady, thou art the helper of my salvation: by day and by night I have cried to thee. Let my prayer enter into thy sight: console my sadness with the sight of thee. Evils are multiplied in my soul: cleanse it from filth and sin. May thy power overcome our enemies: lest they hinder our salvation. Bestow on us thy grace to resist them: strengthen our hearts against the concupiscence of the flesh. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now and will be forever. Amen.
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When my spirit shall go forth, Lady, let it be commended to thee.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Psalm 145
Antiphon I will praise thee, O Lady, because by thee the Lord has been rendered favorable unto me: and has consoled me. Behold, Lady, thou art my savior: I will deal confidently in thee, and will not be confounded. For thou art my strength and my praise in the Lord: and thou hast become salvation unto me. I will draw waters in joy from the rivulet: and I will always invoke thy name. Make known among the peoples the virtues of Our Lady: for her name is exceedingly sublime. Exalt her and praise her, all the human race: because the Lord my God has given to thee such a mediatrix.
Canticle in Honor of Mary Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now and will be forever. Amen.
Antiphon CONCLUSION Lady of the angels, Queen of the world: purify my heart with the fire of love and of thy charity. Thou art the mother of the illumination of my heart: thou art the nurse who refreshes my mind. My mouth longs to praise thee: my mind devoutly aspires to venerate thee with ardent affection. My soul longs to pray to thee: because the whole of my being commends itself to thy guidance and teaching. Psalm 40 I ask this through Jesus Christ, thy Son, who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
+ Intercede for me, O Lady, with thy Christ:
neither do thou forsake me in death or in life. Psalms 83 Hail Mary, Full of Grace, The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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