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   Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary(Litany of Loreto)(For public or private use) Lord, have mercy on us.Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us. Christ hear us.Christ, graciously hear us. God the Father of Heaven,Have mercy on 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. Holy Mary, pray for us.Holy Mother of God, pray for us.Holy Virgin of virgins, pray for us.Mother of Christ, pray for us.Mother of divine grace, pray for us.Mother most pure, pray for us.Mother most chaste,...

The Beads of the Dead chaplet is a prayer in memory of the forty hours between Christ's death and resurrection, often prayed on behalf of a loved one. You will need a special chaplet with four decades which are available here. The chaplet would make a beautiful gift for someone who is grieving the loss of a family member or close friend. The Beads of the Dead Chaplet: Introductory Prayer - The De profundis (Psalm 130):Out of the depths I have cried to Thee, O Lord; Lord hear my voice. Let Thine ears be attentive to the voice of my...

Since discovering Rosary Markers a few years ago, I have been excited to find new uses for them. I originally made some to put onto my rosary so I don't lose my place when I get interrupted during prayer, but now use them in different ways too. Here are six different uses for rosary markers: 1. Most obviously, use one on your rosary in case you get interrupted during prayer. I've lost track of the amount of times I've been in the middle of a rosary, and one of the children has woken up and needed attention. I am able...

Are you ever faced with an emergency and don't have time to pray a nine day novena? When Mother Teresa was facing an emergency situation she would pray an 'Emergency Novena' - nine Memorares in petition, then a tenth in thanksgiving. This is also known as an Express, or Flying novena. Like the rosary, you can use your fingers to count the prayers, but it is so much nicer using a chaplet. Memorare:Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known, that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help or sought thy intercession, was left unaided....

Litany of the Immaculate Heart of Mary(for private use only) Immaculate Heart of Mary,Pray for our dear country. Immaculate Heart of Mary,Sanctify our clergy. Immaculate Heart of Mary,Make our Catholics more fervent. Immaculate Heart of Mary,Guide and inspire those who govern us. Immaculate Heart of Mary,Cure the sick who confide in thee. Immaculate Heart of Mary,Console the sorrowful who trust in thee. Immaculate Heart of Mary,Help those who invoke thine aid. Immaculate Heart of Mary,Deliver us from all dangers. Immaculate Heart of Mary,Help us to resist temptations. Immaculate Heart of Mary,Obtain for us all we lovingly ask of thee. Immaculate...