Christ hear us Christ graciously hear us. God the Holy Ghost, Faithful and prudent servant, Guardian of the virginity of Most pure in virginity, Who wast declared to be a just man by the testimony of the Holy Ghost himself, Who wast enlightened above all in heavenly mysteries, Who wast the chosen minister of the counsels of the Most High, Who wast taught from above the mystery of the Incarnate Word, Who didst journey to Bethlehem with Mary, thy Spouse, being great with child, Who, finding no place in the inn, didst betake thyself to a stable, Who wast thought worthy to be present when Christ was born and laid in a manger, Who didst bear in thine arms the Son of God, Have, &c. Pray for us. Who didst receive the blood of Jesus at his Circumcision, Who didst present him to the Lord in the Temple, with Mary his Mother, Who, at the warning of the Angel, didst fly into Egypt with the Child and his Mother, Who, when Herod was dead, didst return with them into the land of Israel, Who for three days, with Mary his Mother, didst seek sorrowing the Child Jesus, when he was lost at Jerusalem, Who, after three days, didst find him with joy sitting in the midst of the Doctors, Who hadst the Lord of lords subject to thee on the earth, Who wast the happy witness of His hidden life and sacred words, Who didst die in the arms of Jesus and Mary, Whose praise is in the Gospel: The Husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, Humble imitator of the In- Our advocate, St. Joseph, hear us. Pray for us. St. Joseph, graciously hear us. Through thy most chaste St. &c. Through thy paternal care and fidelity, Through thy love of Jesus and Mary, Through thy labours and toils, Through all thy virtues, Through thy exalted honour and eternal blessed ness, Through thy faithful intercession, We, thy clients, That thou wouldst vouch- That thou wouldst vouchsafe to obtain for all Congregations perfect love and concord, That thou wouldst vouchsafe to direct all rulers and prelates in the government of their subjects, That thou wouldst vouchsafe to assist all parents in the Christian education of their children, That thou wouldst vouchsafe to protect all those that rely upon thy patronage, That thou wouldst vouchsafe to support, with thy paternal help, all Congregations instituted under thy name and patronage, St. Joseph, help us. We beseech thee, hear us. O God, who didst choose St. Joseph to be the Spouse of blessed Mary ever Virgin, and to be the Guardian and Nursing-father of thy beloved Son our Lord Jesus Christ; we humbly beseech thee to grant us, through his patronage and merits, such purity of mind and body, that, being clean from every stain, and clothed with the true marriage-garment, we may, by thy great mercy, be admitted to the heavenly nuptials. Through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Litany of St. Anne. Lord have mercy. God the Holy Ghost, St. Anne, mother of the St. Anne, spouse of Joachim, St. Anne, mother-in-law of Joseph, St. Anne, ark of Noah, St. Anne, mount Horeb, St. Anne, sprung from the blood of kings, St. Anne, joy of Angels, St. Anne, grace of Patriarchs, St. Anne, oracle of Prophets, St. Anne, praise of all Saints, St. Anne, glory of Priests and Levites, St. Anne, cloud full of dew, St. Anne, cloud of light, St. Anne, cloud of brightness, St. Anne, vessel full of grace, Have, &c. Pray for us. St. Anne, mirror of obedi ence, St. Anne, mirror of patience, St. Anne, mirror of compassion, St. Anne, mirror of devotion, St. Anne, bulwark of the Church, St. Anne, refuge of sinners, St. Anne, protectress of Christians, St. Anne, deliverer of captives, St. Anne, consolation of the married, St. Anne, mother of widows, St. Anne, directress of virgins, St. Anne, harbour of safety for voyagers, St. Anne, sure road for travellers, St. Anne, support of the weak, St. Anne, health of the sick, St. Anne, light of the blind, St. Anne, tongue of the dumb, St. Anne, ear of the deaf, St. Anne, comforter of the afflicted, Pray for us. St. Anne, succour of all those who call upon thee, Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us. A PRAYER, IN HONOUR OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN AND Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; thy grace be with me. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed be St. Anne, thy mother, from whom thou didst proceed without stain of sin, O Virgin Mary: but of thee was born Christ Jesus, Son of the living God. Who liveth and reigneth God, &c. Amen. Litany of St. Francis Xavier. Lord have mercy. Christ have mercy. Christ graciously hear us. God the Holy Ghost, St. Ignatius, founder of the St. Francis Xavier, the Pius VII. granted one hundred days indulgence to those who should say the above prayer, and a plenary indulgence on July 26th, to those who shall have recited it at least ten times a month. Most faithful follower of Jesus Christ, Most ardent lover of evangelical poverty, Most perfect observer of religious obedience, Who didst burn with the fire of divine love, Who didst generously despise all earthly things, Most able guide in the way of perfection, Model of apostolic men, Model of all virtues, Light of infidels, and master of the faithful, Angel in life and manners, 'Patriarch in affection and care of God's people, Prophet mighty in word and works, Whom all nations and the Church have with one voice associated with the glorious choir of Apostles, Who wast adorned with the crown of virgins, Who didst aspire to the palm of martyrs, Confessor in virtue and profession of life, In whom we reverence, through the divine goodness, the merits of all Saints, Whom the winds and the sea obeyed, Who didst take by assault the cities that had revolted from Jesus Christ, Who wast the terror of the armies of the infidels, Scourge of demons, and destroyer of idols, Powerful defence against shipwreck, Health of the sick, and salvation of sinners, Pray for us. Father of the poor, and refuge of the miserable, Sight to the blind, and strength to the lame, Protector in time of war, famine, and plague, Wonderful worker of miracles, Who wast endued with the gift of tongues, Who wast endued with the wondrous power of raising the dead, Resounding trumpet of the Holy Ghost, Light and glory of the East, Pray for us. Through the cross, which thou didst so often raise among the Gentiles, We beseech thee, hear us. Through the faith, which thou didst so marvellously propagate, Through thy miracles and prophecies, Through the perils and shipwrecks which thou didst endure, ar Still Through thy pains and labours, in the midst of which thou did so dently exclaim : more, still more! Through thy heavenly raptures, in the midst of which thou didst so fervently exclaim: Enough, Lord, enough! Through the glory and happiness which now thou dost enjoy in hea ven, We beseech thee, hear us. Friend of the heavenly Bridegroom, Intercede for us. Blessed Francis Xavier, beloved of God and men, Intercede for us. |