Author Archives: Benedicamus Domino

‘And a voice came from heaven, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.” OPENING PRAYER When You, O Lord were baptized in the Jordan The worship of the Trinity was made manifest, For the voice of … Continue reading →

“They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house they saw the child with Mary his mother” OPENING PRAYER Christmas Prayer Moonless darkness stands between. Past, the Past, no more be seen! But the Bethlehem star may … Continue reading →

“When eight days were completed for his circumcision, he was named Jesus, the name given him by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.” PRAYER OF THE WEEK Hail Mary, Full of Grace, The Lord is with thee. … Continue reading →

  “He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them; and his mother kept all these things in her heart.” PRAYER OF THE WEEK A Prayer for a Family O dear Jesus, I humbly implore … Continue reading →

“And suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host with the angel, praising God and saying: “Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” OPENING PRAYER Christmas Prayer of St. … Continue reading →

Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel, which means “God is with us.” OPENING PRAYER Behold, all things are fulfilled which were spoken by the Angel of the Virgin Mary. Let us … Continue reading →

Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you; he will prepare your way before you. OPENING PRAYER Prayer to St. John the Baptist God, You raised up St. John the Baptist to prepare a perfect people for Christ. Fill … Continue reading →

“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!” OPENING PRAYER O Jesus, in an empty desert your prophet John proclaimed: God is here, at your side. God has come to bring about a kingdom where injustice and suffering will … Continue reading →

“For you do not know on which day your Lord will come.  Be sure of this: If the master of the house had known the hour of night when the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and not … Continue reading →

“Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.”  He replied to him,”Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” OPENING PRAYER Daily Renewal of Our Pledge of Love and Loyalty to Christ, Our King … Continue reading →

“They can no longer die, for they are like angels; and they are the children of God because they are the ones who will rise.” OPENING PRAYER Prayer for Trust in Jesus St. Ignatius of Loyola O Christ Jesus, when … Continue reading →

“They can no longer die, for they are like angels; and they are the children of God because they are the ones who will rise.” OPENING PRAYER Prayer for Trust in Jesus St. Ignatius of Loyola O Christ Jesus, when … Continue reading →