St. Agnes Parish, Grainfield, Kansas
Immaculate Conception Parish, Grinnell, Kansas
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Of the past five priest secretaries to former popes, only Gänswein remained in Rome with a Vatican position after the pope he served was no longer in power – and that was primarily to be at Benedict...
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Italy’s Postal Police have arrested an unnamed 54-year-old man from Frascati for scamming an unemployed Italian youth and his father by promising to get the young man a job with the Vatican Gendarmes...
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Though it may seem ironic that the Vatican should be launching its own shopping mall under a pope who’s a stern critic of the excesses of capitalism, there are some distinctive “Pope Francis” touches.
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Pope Francis presided over a special penitential liturgy Friday, telling faithful to go beyond "the hypocrisy of appearances" and to humbly recognize their sins and failures and to ask God for his...
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In a recent letter to Iraq’s Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, Pope Francis recalled their historic meeting two years ago and urged greater collaboration among their communities in promoting peace and...
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Photo by Josh Applegate ‘One of our Eucharistic ministers was running out of Hosts and, suddenly, there were more Hosts in the ciborium. God just...
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National Catholic Register Pope Francis delivers his Angelus reflection from the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City on March 26. In what is his last...
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CHANDAN KHANNA An aerial view shows a destroyed neighborhood March 25 in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, after a deadly tornado touched down in the area. ...
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Daniel Ibáñez Bishop Erik Varden, of the Catholic Territorial Prelature of Trondheim, Norway, presides at vespers at Santa Maria dell'Anima in Rome. ...
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Unknown, “The Healing of the Blind Man and the Raising of Lazarus,” early 12th century SCRIPTURES & ART: When Jesus invokes physical realities...
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Litany of the Sacred Heart & Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Act of Spiritual CommunionMy Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
The Angelus is a practice of devotion in honor of the Incarnation repeated three times each day, morning, noon, and evening.
THE ANGELUS
V. The angel of the Lord declared unto Mary.
R. And she conceived by the Holy Spirit.Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
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.
V. Behold the handmaid of the Lord.
R. And be it done to me according your word.
Hail Mary ...
V. And the Word was made flesh.
R. And dwelt among us.
Hail Mary ...
V. Pray for us O holy Mother of God.
R. 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 as we have known the incarnation of Christ, your Son by the message of an angel and so by his passion and Cross we may be brought to the glory of his resurrection, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
REGINA CAELI
(Recited in place of the Angelus during the Easter Season)
V. O, Queen of heaven, rejoice.
R. Alleluia.
V. For, he whom you did merit to bear.
R. Alleluia.
V. He has risen as he said.
R. Alleluia.
V. Pray for us to God.
R. Alleluia.
V. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary.
R. Alleluia.
V. For the Lord has risen indeed.
R. Alleluia.
Let us pray. O God who gave joy to the world, through the resurrection of His Son our Lord Jesus Christ, grant that we may obtain through the Virgin Mother Mary the joys of everlasting life, through the same Christ, Our Lord. Amen.
THE POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR 2020 ENTRUSTED TO THE POPE’S WORLDWIDE PRAYER NETWORK (APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER)JANUARY Promotion of World Peace
We pray that Christians, followers of other religions, and all people of goodwill may promote peace and justice in the world.FEBRUARY Listen to the Migrants’ Cries
We pray that the cries of our migrant brothers and sisters, victims of criminal trafficking, may be heard and considered.MARCH Catholics in China
We pray that the Church in China may persevere in its faithfulness to the Gospel and grow in unity.APRIL Freedom from Addiction
We pray that those suffering from addiction may be helped and accompanied.MAY For Deacons
We pray that deacons, faithful in their service to the Word and the poor, may be an invigorating symbol for the entire Church.JUNE The Way of the Heart
We pray that all those who suffer may find their way in life, allowing themselves to be touched by the Heart of Jesus.JULY Our Families
We pray that today’s families may be accompanied with love, respect and guidance.AUGUST The Maritime World
We pray for all those who work and live from the sea, among them sailors, fishermen and their families.SEPTEMBER Respect for the Planet’s Resources
We pray that the planet’s resources will not be plundered, but shared in a just and respectful manner.OCTOBER The Laity’s Mission in the Church
We pray that by the virtue of baptism, the laity, especially women, may participate more in areas of responsibility in the Church.NOVEMBER Artificial Intelligence
We pray that the progress of robotics and artificial intelligence may always serve humankind.DECEMBER For a life of prayer
We pray that our personal relationship with Jesus Christ be nourished by the Word of God and a life of prayer.
Prayer for Vocations
(Diocese of Salina)
Lord God, in your tender mercies you give your holy people every good gift.
We turn to you today in our need, asking that you bless our Diocese with an abundance of vocations to the priesthood and religious life.
Inspire us with your Holy Spirit to help young men and women hear your call and respond with joyful hearts.
We also ask that you bless our priests and all who serve us in the Church today.
May they know every grace and joy as you bring to completion the many good works begun in them.
We ask this in faith, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer for Rain
(National Catholic Rural Life Conference-Rural Life Prayer Book)
Almighty God, we are in need of rain. We realize now, looking up into the clear, blue sky, what a marvel even the least drop of rain really is. To think that so much water can really fall out of the sky, which now is empty and clear! We place our trust in You. We are sure that You know our needs. But You want us to ask you anyway, to show You that we know we are dependent on you. Look to our dry hills and fields, dear God, and bless them with the living blessing of soft rain. Then the land will rejoice and rivers will sing Your praises, and the hearts of all will be made glad. Amen.
The Rosary
The Chaplet of Divine Mercy
