Prayers

O most faithful companions, appointed by our Heavenly Father to be our guardians, we thank you for your kindness, caring and love, and for the benefits you have obtained for us. O holy angels, watch over us while we sleep. Comfort us when we are sad. Avert dangers that threaten us, and warn us of those to come. Turn us away from sin, and inspire us to do good. Encourage us to penance when we fall, and reconcile us to God. Do not leave us, heavenly guides. Comfort us in adversity, humble us in success, defend us in danger, and assist us in temptations, lest at any time we fall beneath them. Offer up in the sight of the Divine Majesty our prayers and petitions… [mention them here] …and all our charitable works, and help us persevere in grace until we enter into everlasting life. Amen. Conclude with one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory Be.

Fr McTeigue's reflection for Holy Saturday.

Fr McTeigue's reflection for Good Friday.

Fr McTeigue's reflection for Holy Thursday.

Fr McTeigue's reflection for Wednesday in Holy Week.

Fr McTeigue's reflection for Tuesday in Holy Week.

Fr McTeigue's reflection for Monday in Holy Week.

Fr McTeigue's reflection for Day 40 of Lent.

Fr McTeigue's reflection for Day 39 of Lent.

Fr McTeigue's reflection for Day 38 of Lent.

Fr McTeigue's reflection for Day 37 of Lent.

Fr McTeigue's reflection for Day 36 of Lent.

Fr McTeigue's reflection for Day 35 of Lent.

Fr McTeigue's reflection for Day 34 of Lent.

Fr McTeigue's reflection for Day 33 of Lent.

Fr McTeigue's reflection for Day 32 of Lent.

Fr McTeigue's reflection for Day 31 of Lent.

Fr McTeigue's reflection for Day 30 of Lent.

Fr McTeigue's reflection for Day 29 of Lent.

Fr McTeigue's reflection for Day 28 of Lent.

Fr McTeigue's reflection for Day 27 of Lent.

Fr McTeigue's reflection for Day 26 of Lent.

Fr McTeigue's reflection for Day 25 of Lent.

Fr McTeigue's reflection for Day 24 of Lent.

Fr McTeigue's reflection for Day 23 of Lent.

Fr McTeigue's reflection for Day 22 of Lent.

Fr McTeigue's reflection for Day 21 of Lent.

Fr McTeigue's reflection for Day 20 of Lent.

Fr McTeigue's reflection for Day 19 of Lent.

Fr McTeigue's reflection for Day 18 of Lent.

Fr McTeigue's reflection for Day 17 of Lent.

Fr McTeigue's reflection for Day 16 of Lent.

Fr McTeigue's reflection for Day 15 of Lent.

Fr McTeigue's reflection for Day 14 of Lent.

Fr McTeigue's reflection for Day 13 of Lent.

Fr McTeigue's reflection for Day 12 of Lent.

Fr McTeigue's reflection for Day 11 of Lent.

Fr McTeigue's reflection for Day 10 of Lent.

Fr McTeigue's reflection for Day 9 of Lent.

Fr McTeigue's reflection for Day 8 of Lent.

Fr McTeigue's reflection for Day 7 of Lent.

Fr McTeigue's reflection for Day 6 of Lent.

Fr McTeigue's reflection for Day 5 of Lent.

Fr McTeigue's reflection for Day 4 of Lent.

Fr McTeigue's reflection for Day 3 of Lent.

Fr McTeigue's reflection for Day 2 of Lent.

Fr McTeigue reflection for Day 1 of Lent.

Most holy Virgin, who was pleasing to the Lord and became His Mother, immaculate in body and spirit, in faith and in love, look kindly on the wretched who implore thy powerful patronage. The wicked serpent, against whom was hurled the first curse, continues fiercely to attack and ensnare the unhappy children of Eve. Do thou, then, O Blessed Mother, our queen and advocate, who from the first instant of thy conception didst crush the head of the enemy, receive the prayers which, united with thee in our single heart, we implore thee to present at the throne of God, that we may never fall into the snares which are laid out for us, and may all arrive at the port of salvation; and, in so many dangers, may the Church and Christian society sing once again the hymn of deliverance and of victory and of peace. Amen.

O Lord, who art ever merciful and bounteous with Thy gifts, look down upon the suffering souls in purgatory. Remember not their offenses and negligence's, but be mindful of Thy loving mercy, which is from all eternity. Cleanse them of their sins and fulfill their ardent desires that they may be made worthy to behold Thee face to face in Thy glory. May they soon be united with Thee and hear those blessed words that will call them to their heavenly home: "Come, blessed of My Father, take possession of the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world." Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord; And let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen

O Virgin Mary, grant that the recitation of thy Rosary may be for me each day, in the midst of my manifold duties, a bond of unity in my actions, a tribute of filial piety, a sweet refreshment, an encouragement to walk joyfully along the path of duty. Grant, above all, O Virgin Mary, that the study of thy fifteen mysteries may form in my soul, little by little, a luminous atmosphere, pure, strengthening, and fragrant, which may penetrate my understanding, my will, my heart, my memory, my imagination, my whole being. So shall I acquire the habit of praying while I work, without the aid of formal prayers, by interior acts of admiration and of supplication, or by aspirations of love. I ask this of thee, O Queen of the holy Rosary, through Saint Dominic, thy son of predilection, the renowned preacher of thy mysteries, and the faithful imitator of thy virtues. Amen.