Common Prayers

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+  In the name of the Father, and of the Son
and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.

 

Our Father

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 them who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Amen.

 

Hail Mary

Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you; 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.

 

Glory be to the Father

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen.

 

An Act of Contrition

O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended You;  I detest all my sins, because of Your just punishments, but most of all because they offend You, my God, who are all-good and deserving of my love.

I firmly resolve, with the help of Your grace, to sin no more and to avoid the occasion of sin.
Amen.

 

The Apostles' Creed

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.  He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary.  He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried.  He descended to the dead.  On the third day he rose again.  He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father.  He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.
Amen.

 

An Act of Faith

O my God, I firmly believe all the truths that the Holy Catholic Church believes and teaches;  I believe in these truths, o Lord, because you, the infallible Truth, have revealed them to her.  In this faith I am resolved to live and die.
Amen.

 

An Act of Hope

O my God, relying on your promises, I hope that, through the infinite merits of Jesus Christ, you will grant me pardon for my sins, and the graces necessary to serve you in this life and to obtain eternal happiness in the next.
Amen.

 

An Act of Charity

O my God, I love you with my whole heart and above all things, because you are infinitely good and perfect; and I love my neighbour as myself for love of you.  Grant that I may love you more and more in this life, and in the next for all eternity.
Amen.

 

Hail, holy Queen

Hail, holy Queen, mother of mercy;  hail our life, our sweetness and our hope!  To you do we cry, poor banished children of Eve;  to you do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.

Turn then, most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy towards us;  and after this, our exile, show us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus.
O clement, O loving, O sweet virgin Mary.

Pray for us, O holy Mother of God

That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray:
O God, whose only begotten Son, by his life, death, and resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life, grant, we beseech you, that meditating upon these mysteries of the most holy rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise.  Through the same Christ our Lord.
Amen.

 

Prayer for Australia

Lord, You place deep in our hearts the love of Mary, Help of Christians.  Through her prayers grant wisdom to our leaders and integrity to our citizens.  Under her protection may Australia be granted harmony, justice and peace.

O God, powerful and gentle, You love this southern land and all its peoples, old and new.  As the Cross shines in our heavens so may Christ bring light to our nation.  As the waves circle our shores so may your mercy enfold us all.

We ask this through Our Lord Jesus Christ Your Son who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.

 

The Angelus

The angel of the Lord declared unto Mary;
And she conceived of the Holy Spirit.

Behold the handmaid of the Lord;
Be it done unto me according to your word.

And the Word was made flesh;
And dwelt among us.

Pray for us, O holy mother of God.
That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray.
Pour forth, we beseech you, o Lord, your grace into our hearts, that we to whom the incarnation of Christ, your Son, was made known by the message of an angel, may by his passion and cross be brought to the glory of his resurrection, through the same Christ our Lord.
Amen

 

Memorare

Remember, O most loving virgin Mary, that it is a thing unheard of, that anyone ever had recourse to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, and was left forsaken.

Filled, therefore, with confidence in your goodness I fly to you, o mother, virgin of virgins.  To you I come, before you I stand, a sorrowful sinner.  Despise not my words, O mother of the Word of God, but graciously hear and grant my prayer.
Amen.

 

Prayer to St Michael

St Michael the Archangel, defend us in the hour of battle; be our protection 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, thrust Satan down to hell and with him all the wicked spirits who wander through the world seeking the ruin of souls.
Amen.

 

Prayer to the Guardian Angel

O Angel of God, my guardian dear,
To whom God's love commits me here;
Every this day be at my side
To light and guard, to rule and guide.
Amen.

 

A Daily Act of Consecration

Immaculate Virgin Mary, my Mother, I consecrate myself to you this day, and forever, so that you may dispose of me as you wish for the salvation of souls.  I ask you only, my Queen and Mother of the Church, that I may cooperate faithfully with your mission in the coming of the kingdom of God on earth.  I offer to you, Immaculate Heart of Mary, all my prayers, works, joys and sufferings of this day.

O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to you, and for all who do not have recourse to you, especially for the enemies of Holy Church and those recommended to you.

 

Good Counsel Devotions

Prayer to Our Lady of Good Counsel

Most Glorious Virgin, chosen by the eternal Counsel to be the Mother of the Eternal Word made Flesh, Treasure of Divine Grace and Advocate of Sinners, we, the most unworthy of thy servants, supplicate you to be our guide and counsellor in this valley of tears.

Obtain for us, by the Most Precious Blood of your Son, pardon for our sins, salvation for our souls, and the necessary means to secure it.

Grant that the Holy Catholic Church may triumph over evil, and that the Kingdom of Christ may be propagated on earth.
Amen.

O Mary, Mother of good Counsel, pray for us;  obtain for us many holy priests and religious and the grace to save our souls.
Amen.

 

Prayer for Vocations

Pray you, therefore, the Lord of the Harvest, that He send labourers into the harvest.

O Mother of Good Counsel, pray for your children, that they may know their vocation and follow it.

Lord Jesus Christ, who commanded us to pray that labourers be sent into the harvest, enlighten the minds and give strength of will to young men and women that they may take up their cross and follow the religious life in the Order of Saint Augustine, faithfully persevering in it until death.
Amen.

 

Hymn to Our Lady of Good Counsel

O Virgin Mother, Lady of Good Counsel,
Sweetest picture artist ever drew,
In all my doubts I fly to you for guidance,
Mother, o tell me, what am I to do?
By thy face to Jesus' face inclining
Sheltered safely 'neath thy mantle blue;
By His little arms around thee twining,
Mother, o tell me, what am I to do?
When my soul is most perplexed and weary,
Mother, o tell me, what am I to do?

By the light within thy dear eyes dwelling,
By the tears that dim their lustre too,
By the story that those tears are telling,
Mother, o tell me, what am I to do?
In thy guidance tranquilly reposing,
Now I face my toils and cares anew,
All through life and at its awful closing,
Mother, o tell me, what am I to do?
All through life and at its awful closing,
Mother, o tell me, what am I to do?

 

The Rosary

The Five Joyful Mysteries

First Mystery  -  The Annunciation

Second Mystery  -  The Visit of Mary to Elizabeth

Third Mystery  -  The Birth of Our Lord

Fourth Mystery  -  The Presentation of the Child Jesus in the Temple

Fifth Mystery  -  The Finding of Jesus in the Temple

 

The Five Sorrowful Mysteries

First Mystery  -  The Agony in the Garden

Second Mystery  -  The Scourging at the Pillar

Third Mystery  -  The Crowning with Thorns

Fourth Mystery  -  The Carrying of the Cross

Fifth Mystery  -  The Crucifixion

 

The Five Glorious Mysteries

First Mystery  -  The Resurrection

Second Mystery  -  Christ's Ascension into Heaven

Third Mystery  -  The Descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles

Fourth Mystery  -  The Assumption of Mary into Heaven

Fifth Mystery  -  The Crowning of Mary as Queen of heaven

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Point of Contact

The Parish Moderator
165 Old Cleveland Road
Coorparoo
Postal:  PO Box 1051
COORPAROO  DC  4151
Telephone:  (07) 3397 1671
Facsimil e:  (07) 3394 3409
E-mail:  osastjames@bne.catholic.net.au

All queries about the contents of this site should be directed to:
The Parish Administrator  -  Fr David Austin OSA