Prayers

God sent us the Blessed Virgin Mary to console us in our sorrow and to lead us to himself. Let us confidently pray: Grant us her love, help, and protection. You made Mary the gate through which the true Light shone over the earth, — by the light of her …

We humbly pray to Jesus Christ, who rescues us from the darkness of sin, and in faith we cry out: Come, Lord Jesus! Lord, gather together all the people of the earth, — and establish with them your everlasting covenant. Come, Lord Jesus! Lamb of God, you came of old …

To Christ, our Lord and Redeemer, who will appear openly on the last day, let us joyfully pray: Come, Lord Jesus! Our Redeemer and Lord, by your birth as a man you freed us from the yoke of the law, — complete in us the works of your loving kindness. …

Let us praise God our almighty Father, who wished that Mary, his Son’s mother, be celebrated by each generation. Now in need we ask: Mary, full of grace, intercede for us. O God, worker of miracles, you made the immaculate Virgin Mary share, body and soul, in your Son’s glory …

To Christ the Lord, who was born of the Virgin Mary, let us pray with joyful hearts: Come, Lord Jesus! Lord Jesus, in the mystery of your incarnation, you revealed your glory to the world, — give us new life by your coming. Come, Lord Jesus! You have taken our …

Jesus is Lord, born of the Virgin Mary. Let us pray to him with joyful hearts: Come, Lord Jesus! Son of God, you will come again as the true messenger of the covenant, — help the world to recognize and accept you. Come, Lord Jesus! Born in your Father’s heart, …

With confidence let us call upon Christ, the shepherd and guardian of our souls: Lord, have mercy on us. Good shepherd of God’s flock, — gather all into your Church. Lord, have mercy on us. Lord Jesus, help the shepherds of your pilgrim people, — until you come again may …

To Christ, the great light promised by the prophets to those who live in the shadow of death, let us raise our voices in prayer: Come, Lord Jesus. Word of God, in the beginning you created all things and in the fullness of time assumed our nature, — come and …

Let us pray to God the Father, who sent his Son to bring us endless peace: Lord, your kingdom come. Father most holy, look kindly on your Church, — come and visit this vine which your own right hand has planted. Lord, your kingdom come. Be mindful, Lord, of all …

Jesus Christ is worthy of all praise, for he was appointed high priest among men and their representative before God. We honor him and in our weakness we pray: Bring salvation to your people, Lord. You marvelously illuminated your Church through distinguished leaders and holy men and women, — let …