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More Birthday Wishes & A Prayer for Families

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My baby girl is 18!!!

We have so many prayers of thanksgiving to offer on this special day, week for us.

But the following is our steadfast prayer for our birthday girl and our entire family!

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INDULGENCED PRAYER FOR A CHRISTIAN FAMILY

GOD of goodness and mercy, we commend to Thy all-powerful protection our home, our family, and all that we possess.

Bless us all as Thou didst bless the holy family of Nazareth.

O Jesus, our most holy Redeemer, by the love with which Thou didst become man in order to save us, by the mercy through which Thou didst die for us upon the cross, we entreat Thee to bless our home, our family, our household.

Preserve us from all evil and from the snares of men; preserve us from lightning and hail and fire, from flood and from the rage of the elements; preserve us from Thy wrath, from all hatred and from the evil intentions of our enemies, from plague, famine, and war.

Let not one of us die without the holy sacraments. Bless us, that we may always openly confess our faith which is to sanctify us, that we may never falter in our hope, even amid pain and affliction, that we may ever grow in love for Thee and in charity toward our neighbor.

O Jesus, bless us, protect us.

O Mary, Mother of grace and mercy, bless us, protect us against the evil spirit; lead us by the hand through this vale of tears; reconcile us with thy divine Son; commend us to Him, that we may be made worthy of His promises.

Saint Joseph, reputed father of Our Saviour, guardian of His most holy Mother, head of the holy family, intercede for us, bless and protect our home always.

Saint Michael, defend us against all the wicked wiles of hell.

Saint Gabriel, obtain for us that we may understand the holy will of God.

Saint Raphael, preserve us from ill-health and all danger to life.

Holy guardian angels, keep us day and night in the way to salvation.

Holy patrons, pray for us before the throne of God.

Bless this house, Thou, God our Father, Who didst create us; Thou, divine Son, Who didst suffer for us on the cross; thou, Holy Spirit, Who didst sanctify us in Baptism. May God, in His three divine Persons, preserve our body, purify our soul, direct our heart, and lead us to life everlasting.

Glory be to the Father, glory be to the Son, glory be to the Holy Ghost. Amen.

His Holiness Leo XIII., by a rescript of the S. Congr. of Indulgences, January 19, 1889, granted to the faithful who recite the above prayer:

An indulgence of two hundred days, once a day.

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Birthday Wishes & A Prayer for Youth

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We’ve been celebrating since Monday!

It’s our anniversary and birthday week! Two of our children have milestone birthdays — the youngest girl and oldest boy.

He is 16!!!

Sts. Bartholomew, John, Paul, Matthew, Mathias, Ambrose, Aloysius, John the Baptist, John Vianney, and Stephen — orate pro nobis.

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Prayer for Youth to beg tbe Divine Direction in the Choice of a State of Life

O Almighty God! Whose wise and amiable providens watches over every human event, deign to be my light and my counsel in all my undertakings, particularly In the choice of a state of lle.

I know that on this important step my sanctifcation and salvation may in a great measure depend.

I know that I am incapable of discerning what may be best for me: therefore I cast myself into Thy arms, beseeching Thee, my God, Who hast sent me into this world only to love and serve Thee, to direct by Thy grace every moment and action of my life to the glorious end of my creation.

I renounce most sincerely every
other wish, than to fulfil Thy designs on my soul, whaterer they may be; and I beseech Thee to give me the grace, by Imbibing the true spirit of a Christian, to quality myself for any state of life to which Thy adorable providence may call me.

O my Godl whenever it may become my duty do Thou be my light and my counsel, and mercifully deign to make the way known to me wherein I should walk, for I have lifted up my soul to Thee.

Preserve me from listening to the suggestions of my own self-love, or worldly pradence, in prejudice to Thy holy inspirations.

Let Thy good Spirit lead me into the right way, and let Thy adorable providence place me, not where I may naturally feel inclined to go, but where all things may be most conducive to Thy glory and to the good of my soul.

Mary, Mother of Good Counsel, Seat of Wisdom, Help of Christians, pray for me. #frlasance #jffbirthdays

Catholic Planners – GIVEAWAY

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A GIVEAWAY on this Octave Day of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary , the feast of her Immaculate Heart (8.22).

Here ya go! This is for all those who are planners and are committed to following their Rule of Life or desire to develop a better system and have order in their daily lives — everyone!

“External lack of order reflects internal lack of order.” – #StFrancisdeSales

TWO WINNERS WILL BE SELECTED!

Having a good planner that keeps the Faith at the forefront is so helpful. There are many options out there. In the past I have shared how to do it for free or on a very limited budget. I have also shared the crème de la crème option that incorporates everything into one.

These planners fall somewhere in between those, nothing inferior, just different needs and price point.

Both of these planners are excellent quality and both incorporate all the liturgical calendars — historical, traditional, and new. None is emphasized over the other, all informational.

The paper weight is perfect and the covers are stunning. Both also feature a saint of the week and have lists of patron saints, feast days, prayers, and space for pertinent things that you may want to keep track of for the year, such as personal goals or reading log.L

The Agnus Dei Planner caught my eye as I’ve been looking for a planner that I could begin another annual liturgical planner in. This one would be lovely on a desk or on display in a prominent place in the home. Its hard cover is durable and lovely with the Lamb of God design.

It has a spiral inner core which allows ease of turning pages and less damage to pages. The space to write in each day is perfect for keeping track of key things. It is not necessarily a planner to track all of one’s daily tasks or full daily rhythm.

The colored images of the saints are beautiful portrayals that help to capture their dignity andraise up our minds & hearts as good art should. I’m so excited to use this planner for my liturgical planning and continue to use it as a reference throughout the years — not how it is intended but how it will best fit my needs.

The JMJ weekly planner has a wonderful cover — classy leather-like with embossed JMJ and year. It also has a band to keep it closed when not in use. It is simple and sleek. It is elegant and can definitely be appreciated by men and women. It has hours listed on each line to be used for hourly tasks or appointments. But it could also be used as a journal or habit tracker. It can easily be used on a desk or thrown in a bag. I think it would make an excellent gift for anyone —Confirmation, graduation, birthday or just because!

You may order from @tan_books – https://bit.ly/3saHU54

Use code JOYFILLED15 for a discount.

Enter this GIVEAWAY!

I’m giving away a copy of the Agnus Dei Monthly Planner to one winner and the JMJ Daily Planner to another! Both from @tan books

HERE’S HOW TO ENTER:

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Leave a comment telling me which planner you would like to win and something about yourself.

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• *The giveaway closes at 11:59 pm PST on Our Lady’s Saturday 8.26 and the winner will be announced on Aug 28, the feast of St. Augustine.

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St. Michael’s Lent

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St. Michael’s Lent is upon us!



It is not a tradition of the Church, perse. But it was one of the many periods of fasting & prayer in which St. Francis observed throughout the year.

This second Lent of sorts starts on the Feast of the Assumption and ends on the Feast of St. Michael.

During this time, he would fast, abstain, and engage in penances and mortifications to discipline himself, acquire the virtues, and honor God. In fact, it was while he was engaged in this “St. Michael’s Lent” that he received the stigmata.

To emulate St. Francis and make the 40-day St. Michael’s Lent in his honor, in honor of Our Lady and St, Michael the Archangel, and for the purpose of consecrating yourself to St. Michael on his feast day, do the following:

• Obey the precepts of the Church, including attending Mass and going to Confession as needed.

• Fast and abstain, as you would during Lent, from the Feast of the Assumption on August 15 to Michaelmas (the Feast of St. Michael the Archangel) on September 29 or otherwise make some daily sacrifice to God on those days. 


• Pray the Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel, all of the supplications and accomanying prayers (the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be), and the Litany to St. Michael every day from the Assumption to Michaelmas. 


• On Michaelmas, make the Act of Consecration to St. Michael the Archangel.

Note that the period between the Assumption and Michaelmas consists of 46 calendar days, but, as in the pre-Easter Lent, Sundays and holy days don’t count and aren’t penitential, so this devotion consists of 40 days’ worth of partial abstinence and fasting. – Fish Eaters

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Did you know of the Lent of St. Michael?

Do you plan to observe this period of fasting & prayer (in any way)?

Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel



St. Michael the archangel defend us in battle. Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, cast into Hell Satan and all evil spirits who wander throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls.




First Supplication:



Oh, Glorious Prince of the Angelical Armies, we implore you, come with all of the Celestial Court, help us to unmask all of the strategies that the enemy and his evil retinue of followers have plotted against the children of light.

Pray one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be


Second Supplication:



Oh, Glorious Guardian of the Militant Church, we implore you, safely guard Holy Mother Church from the hands of all her persecutors, and fulfill the promise that came from the lips of her beloved spouse that the gates of hell will never prevail over her.

Pray one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be


Third Supplication:



Oh, Glorious Rescuer of the Suffering Church, we implore you, introduce into the Celestial Mansion all of the souls who suffer in Purgatory, and come quickly to our aid when our hour is at hand.

Pray one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be


Fourth Supplication:



Oh, Glorious Adorer of God, you who received the incumbency to preside over the adoration and worship that is given to Him in Heaven, we implore you, raise up an army of adoring souls on earth whose hearts burn with love for the Eucharistic Jesus.

Pray one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be


Fifth Supplication:



Oh, Glorious General of the Celestial Army, we implore you, remove all pride from us so that we may not do the same as Lucifer who was expulsed from the presence of the Lord.

Pray one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be


Sixth Supplication:



Oh, Glorious Warrior of the Most High, we implore you, do not permit us to become contaminated by a Spirit of rebellion against God and against the Holy Mother Church.

Pray one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be


Seventh Supplication:



Oh, Glorious Victor of the infernal hosts, we implore you, as you defeated Satan and all of the Legion of the fallen Angels, come to our assistance so that we may also reach the crown of victory.

Pray one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be




Eighth Supplication:



Oh, Glorious Defender of those who struggle, we implore you, defend us in the combat against the enemy, against the powers that in the world want to separate us from God and against our own worldly desires.

Pray one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be


Ninth Supplication:



Oh, Glorious Model of Obedience, we implore you, make us submissive to the Will of God, helping us to fulfill it even when our humanity is reluctant to accept it.

Who Is Like God? R. No One Is Like God!
Who Is Like God? R. No One Is Like God!
Who Is Like God? R. No One Is Like God!

Pray one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be

Let us pray: Oh Glorious St. Michael, Prince of the Divine hosts, Holy Defender of the people of God; defeater of the dragon, and who now vigilantly defends the Church of God against the gates of hell, urgently we implore you: Help us in the painful and dangerous battle that we have to fight against the same enemy that you defeated. Stay with us, Oh Powerful Prince, so that we may fight courageously and defeat Satan, and with your help reach the prize of the Beatitudes. Amen.



Litany of St. Michael the Archangel



L: Lord, have mercy on us,

All: Lord have mercy on us.

L: Christ, have mercy on us.

All: Christ, have mercy on us.

L: Lord, have mercy on us,

All: Lord have mercy on us.

L: Christ, hear us.

All: Christ , hear us.

L: Christ, graciously hear us.

All: Christ, graciously hear us.

L: God the Father of heaven,

All: Have mercy on us.

L: God the Son, Redeemer of the world,

All: Have mercy on us.

L: God the Holy Spirit,

All: Have mercy on us.

L: Holy Trinity, one God

All: Have mercy on us.

Holy Mary, Queen of the Angels, pray for us.
St. Michael, pray for us.
St. Michael, filled with the wisdom of God, pray for us.
St. Michael, perfect adorer of the Incarnate Word, pray for us.
St. Michael, crowned with honor and glory, pray for us.
St. Michael, most powerful Prince of the armies of the Lord, pray for us.
St. Michael, standard-bearer of the most Holy Trinity, pray for us.
St. Michael, guardian of Paradise, pray for us.
St. Michael, guide and comforter of the people of Israel, pray for us.
St. Michael, splendor and fortress of the Church Militant, pray for us.
St. Michael, honor and joy of the Church Triumphant, pray for us.
St. Michael, light of Angels, pray for us.
St. Michael, bulwark of orthodox believers, pray for us.
St. Michael, strength of those who fight under the standard of the Cross, pray for us.
St. Michael, light and confidence of souls at the hour of death, pray for us.
St. Michael, our most sure aid, pray for us.
St. Michael, our help in all adversities, pray for us.
St. Michael, herald of the everlasting sentence, pray for us.
St. Michael, consoler of souls detained in the flames of Purgatory, pray for us.
St. Michael, whom the Lord has charged to receive souls after death, pray for us.
St. Michael, our prince, pray for us.
St. Michael, our advocate, pray for us.
Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world, spare us O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us. Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us. Christ, graciously hear us

Pray for us, O glorious St. Michael, Prince of the Church of Jesus Christ.

All: That we may be made worthy of His promises.

L: Let us pray.

All: Sanctify us, we beseech You, O Lord Jesus, with Your holy blessing, and grant us, by the intercession of St. Michael, that wisdom which teaches us to lay up treasures in Heaven by ex-changing the goods of this world for those of eternity, You who lives and reigns forever, world without end. Amen.


Act of Consecration to St. Michael
 To be made on Michaelmas (September 29)



Oh, most noble prince of the angelic hierarchies, valorous warrior of Almighty God, and zealous lover of His glory, terror of the rebellious angels, and love and delight of all the just ones, my beloved Archangel, Saint Michael, desiring to be numbered among your devoted servants, I, today, offer and consecrate myself to you, and place myself, my family, and all I possess under your most powerful protection.

I ask you not to look at how little, I, as your servant, have to offer, being weak and sinful, but to gaze, rather, with favorable eye at the heartfelt affection with which this offering is made, and remember that if from this day onward I am under your patronage, you must during all my life assist me, and procure for me the pardon of my offenses and sins, the grace to love with all my heart my god, my dear Savior Jesus, and my sweet Mother Mary, and obtain for me all the help necessary to arrive at my crown of glory.

Defend me always from my spiritual enemies, particularly in the last moments of my life. Come then, O glorious prince, and help me in my last struggle, and with your powerful weapon, cast far from me and into the abyss that proud angel that one day you defeated in the celestial battle. Saint Michael, defend us in our daily battle so that we may come to glory in the last judgment, Amen.


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