The Angelus is prayed at the ringing of the bells [ at St Joseph's these are: 9am, noon and 6pm].
V: The angel of the Lord declared to Mary
R: And she conceived of the Holy Spirit
Hail Mary....
V: Behold the handmaid of the Lord,
R: Be it done to me according to your Word
Hail Mary ....
V: And the Word was made flesh
R: And dwelt amongst us
Hail Mary ....
Let us pray
Pour forth we beseech you O Lord your grace into our hearts
that we, to whom the incarnation of your Son Jesus
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
Centering Prayer is an ancient form of prayer which has its roots in the Patristic Teachings of the Christian tradition....otherwise known as the Fathers and Mothers of the Early Church.
During the latter part of the last century, and during the 21st century, it has made a resurgence throughout the Christian world. Father Thomas Keating OCSO, a Cistercian monk, and his colleagues, many of whom are monks, nuns and lay-persons, have written and taught widely through the Church about this form of prayer.
The best form of teaching and access is now made available through Contemplative Outreach. The site offers information and resources, and a whole network of support throughout the world.
Contemplative Outreach can be contact HERE
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The Lord’s Prayer (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 those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
The Hail Mary
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.
Hail, Holy Queen
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of mercy, hail, our life, our sweetness, and our hope. To you we cry, the children of Eve; to you we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this land of exile.
Turn, then, most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy toward us; lead us home at last and show us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus: O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.
Simple Act of Sorrow
O my God, I am very sorry that I have offended you, because you are so good and merciful.
I humbly ask your forgiveness and, with your help, I will not sin again.
Grace Before Meals
Bless us, O Lord, and these your gifts which we are about to receive from your bounty, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Thanksgiving After Meals
We give you thanks, almighty God, for all your gifts, who live and reign forever and ever. Amen.
Prayer for the Deceased
May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will come 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 life everlasting. Amen.
Glory Be
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.
The Five Joyful Mysteries are traditionally prayed on Mondays, Saturdays, and on the Sundays of Advent:
The Annunciation -The Visitation -The Nativity -The Presentation in the Temple -The Finding in the Temple
The Five Luminous Mysteries are traditionally prayed on Thursdays:
The Baptism of Christ in the Jordan -The Wedding Feast at Cana -Jesus’ Proclamation of the Coming of the Kingdom of God -The Transfiguration -The Institution of the Eucharist
The Five Sorrowful Mysteries are traditionally prayed on Tuesdays, Fridays, and on the Sundays of Lent:
The Agony in the Garden -The Scourging at the Pillar -The Crowning with Thorns -The Carrying of the Cross -The Crucifixion and Death
The Five Glorious Mysteries are traditionally prayed on Wednesdays and on the Sundays outside of Lent and Advent:
The Resurrection -The Ascension -The Descent of the Holy Spirit -The Assumption -The Coronation of Mary
*For each of the five decades, announce the Mystery then say the Our Father.
*While counting each of the next ten beads, say ten Hail Marys while meditating on the Mystery.
Then say a Glory Be.
*After finishing each decade: O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who have most need of your mercy.
