St Patricks Church, Sowerby Bridge

Biblical

Angel of God, my Guardian dear, to whom God's love commits me here, ever this day (or night) be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.

Guardian Angel Prayer

The Angelus Promise

V. The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary

R. And she conceived by the Holy Spirit
As God once called Mary, so today He calls me to seek His Word in my life.
Hail Mary full of grace…

V. Behold the handmaid of the Lord

R. Be it done to me according to Thy Word
Mary’s simple YES opened her heart to God’s grace and all things became possible. Let my YES take away fear as I embrace God’s Will and like Mary ‘ponder these things in my heart.’
Hail Mary full of grace…

V. And the Word became flesh - bow or genuflect

R. And dwelt among us
Mary’s faith-filled YES, first conceived in her heart, led to the birth of our Saviour. As I commit myself to my faith-filled YES today, I accept my Saviour into my heart, bringing His life to my world.
Hail Mary full of grace…

V. Pray for us most holy Mother of God

R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ
Let us pray - O Holy Mother of God, pray for us, and assist us as we dedicate ourselves to you this day. Your YES at the Annunciation brought our Saviour Jesus into the world, and you invite us to contemplate the great mystery of the Incarnation, sharing your joy in announcing that “the Word was made flesh and lived among us.” May our YES, this day, open our hearts to serve our sisters and brothers in this your Dowry, that they too may share our joy in the Good News, that God walks among us. We make this prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Angelus - endeavour to pray the Angelus at least once a day at the designated times: at 6am or upon rising, at midday and at 6pm.

Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst 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.

Hail Mary

“Even our soul itself becomes more beautiful when beauty meets us, takes hold of us, and fires us with enthusiasm.” From Aesthetics

Dietrich von Hildebrand (1889-1977)

We pray for those departed this life and all who mourn their loss; Eternal rest, grant unto them O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace (Amen) May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Requiescant in Pace

During this month of November, we pray especially for the bereaved, whether their loss was recent or many years ago, that in this month of remembrance they may find healing and peace. Lord in your mercy

Requiescant in Pace

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