Author Archives: Benedicamus Domino

        “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.” OPENING PRAYER Prayer for the Intercession of St. Joseph Oh, St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne … Continue reading →

“Get away, Satan!  It is written:  The Lord, your God, shall you worship and him alone shall you serve.”  Then the devil left him and, behold, angels came and ministered to him. OPENING PRAYER Lenten Prayer of St. Ephrem the … Continue reading →

Jesus said to his disciples: “You have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.  But I say to you, offer no resistance to one who is evil.” OPENING PRAYER In the … Continue reading →

Jesus said to his disciples: “I tell you, unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.” OPENING PRAYER Catechism 226 My Lord and my God, take from me everything that … Continue reading →

‘your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.” OPENING PRAYER Jesus Light of the World Jesus, Light of the World, For the many that have followed you today through the … Continue reading →

               “Every male that opens the womb shall be consecrated to the Lord’ OPENING PRAYER Heavenly Father, on this Feast of Candlemas, I recall the gift Mary and Joseph gave to the world by offering baby Jesus to … Continue reading →

“Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” OPENING PRAYER Prayer of Charles de Foucauld Father, I abandon myself into your hands; do with me what you will. Whatever you may do, I thank you: I am … Continue reading →

“I saw the Spirit come down like a dove from heaven and remain upon him.” OPENING PRAYER I will bless the Lord who gives me counsel; my heart teaches me, night after night. I have set the Lord always before … Continue reading →

‘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 →