Christ our Lord has warned us to watch and pray to avoid temptation. With our whole heart let us pray to him:
Turn to us, Lord, and have mercy.
Jesus, our Christ, you promised to be with those who pray in your name,
— help us always to pray with you to the Father in the Holy Spirit.
Turn to us, Lord, and have mercy.
Bridegroom of the Church, cleanse her from every stain,
— teach her to walk in hope and in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Turn to us, Lord, and have mercy.
Friend of the human race, teach us concern for our neighbor as you have commanded,
— that all may see you more clearly as the light of the world.
Turn to us, Lord, and have mercy.
King of peace, give your peace to the world,
— that your presence may reveal your saving power in every place.
Turn to us, Lord, and have mercy.
Open the door of eternal happiness to all the dead,
— welcome them into the glory of unending life.
Turn to us, Lord, and have mercy.
Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on us.
Source: DivineOffice.org
Have you been afflicted by the COVID-19 pandemic? Perhaps you are now under lockdown, or in self-quarantine? I encourage you to read this article I wrote on my thoughts about the coronavirus and its historic impact on the Catholic Church: the temporary suspension of Holy Mass and the Sacraments. My Reflection tackles the deeper meaning of these events for Catholics—in the light of the Third of the Seven Sorrows of Mary. So wherever you are in the world, this Post may serve as a source of strength and faith in this uncertain and trying time.
Act of Spiritual Communion
If you are unable to physically receive Holy Communion, especially in the midst of this pandemic, make a solemn recitation of this Prayer for Spiritual Communion by Saint Alphonsus Maria de Liguori.
As the Season of Lent nears its culmination, deepen your spiritual preparation through these Reflections. Now is a suitable moment to read them for the first time, or to revisit these Posts, for those of you who have previously perused them.
The Second Sorrow of Mary and the Uncertainties in Life
The Third Sorrow of Mary and the Mysteries of God’s Will
The Fourth Sorrow of Mary and the Types of Catholics
The Fifth Sorrow of Mary and Consoling Jesus and His Mother
The Sixth Sorrow of Mary and the Blood and Water from the Side of Jesus
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