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Catholic Faith, Mandaue City (2025)

24/08/2025

Novena to St. Louis IX, King of France

Novena Begins: August 16
Feast Day: August 25

Patron Saint of Third Order of St. Francis, France, French monarchy; hairdressers

Day 1: Novena to St. Louis IX, King of France

Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

O holy King St. Louis, worthy son of our Holy Father St. Francis and patron of the Third Order, intercede for me with our Heavenly Father.

Obtain for me the grace to follow in thy footsteps, to be always a dutiful child of St. Francis, and to observe exactly, all the days of my life, that holy rule which thou loved so ardently and kept so faithfully.

Be my guide and protector, so that I may never stray from the path of virtue but increase daily in holiness and perfection, and finally merit to be numbered among the chosen ones of our Seraphic Father in Heaven. Amen

O God, Who didst exalt blessed Louis Thy Confessor from an earthly realm to the glory of Thy Heavenly kingdom: grant, we pray Thee, that by his merits and intercession we may be made heirs of the King of Kings, Thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ, Who liveth and reigneth for ever and ever. Amen

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Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…

Day 2: Novena to St. Louis IX, King of France

Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

O holy King St. Louis, worthy son of our Holy Father St. Francis and patron of the Third Order, intercede for me with our Heavenly Father.

Obtain for me the grace to follow in thy footsteps, to be always a dutiful child of St. Francis, and to observe exactly, all the days of my life, that holy rule which thou loved so ardently and kept so faithfully.

Be my guide and protector, so that I may never stray from the path of virtue but increase daily in holiness and perfection, and finally merit to be numbered among the chosen ones of our Seraphic Father in Heaven. Amen

O God, Who didst exalt blessed Louis Thy Confessor from an earthly realm to the glory of Thy Heavenly kingdom: grant, we pray Thee, that by his merits and intercession we may be made heirs of the King of Kings, Thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ, Who liveth and reigneth for ever and ever. Amen

(Mention your request here…)

Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…

Day 3: Novena to St. Louis IX, King of France

Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

O holy King St. Louis, worthy son of our Holy Father St. Francis and patron of the Third Order, intercede for me with our Heavenly Father.

Obtain for me the grace to follow in thy footsteps, to be always a dutiful child of St. Francis, and to observe exactly, all the days of my life, that holy rule which thou loved so ardently and kept so faithfully.

Be my guide and protector, so that I may never stray from the path of virtue but increase daily in holiness and perfection, and finally merit to be numbered among the chosen ones of our Seraphic Father in Heaven. Amen

O God, Who didst exalt blessed Louis Thy Confessor from an earthly realm to the glory of Thy Heavenly kingdom: grant, we pray Thee, that by his merits and intercession we may be made heirs of the King of Kings, Thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ, Who liveth and reigneth for ever and ever. Amen

(Mention your request here…)

Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…

Day 4: Novena to St. Louis IX, King of France

Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

O holy King St. Louis, worthy son of our Holy Father St. Francis and patron of the Third Order, intercede for me with our Heavenly Father.

Obtain for me the grace to follow in thy footsteps, to be always a dutiful child of St. Francis, and to observe exactly, all the days of my life, that holy rule which thou loved so ardently and kept so faithfully.

Be my guide and protector, so that I may never stray from the path of virtue but increase daily in holiness and perfection, and finally merit to be numbered among the chosen ones of our Seraphic Father in Heaven. Amen

O God, Who didst exalt blessed Louis Thy Confessor from an earthly realm to the glory of Thy Heavenly kingdom: grant, we pray Thee, that by his merits and intercession we may be made heirs of the King of Kings, Thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ, Who liveth and reigneth for ever and ever. Amen

(Mention your request here…)

Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…

Day 5: Novena to St. Louis IX, King of France

Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

O holy King St. Louis, worthy son of our Holy Father St. Francis and patron of the Third Order, intercede for me with our Heavenly Father.

Obtain for me the grace to follow in thy footsteps, to be always a dutiful child of St. Francis, and to observe exactly, all the days of my life, that holy rule which thou loved so ardently and kept so faithfully.

Be my guide and protector, so that I may never stray from the path of virtue but increase daily in holiness and perfection, and finally merit to be numbered among the chosen ones of our Seraphic Father in Heaven. Amen

O God, Who didst exalt blessed Louis Thy Confessor from an earthly realm to the glory of Thy Heavenly kingdom: grant, we pray Thee, that by his merits and intercession we may be made heirs of the King of Kings, Thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ, Who liveth and reigneth for ever and ever. Amen

(Mention your request here…)

Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…

Day 6: Novena to St. Louis IX, King of France

Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

O holy King St. Louis, worthy son of our Holy Father St. Francis and patron of the Third Order, intercede for me with our Heavenly Father.

Obtain for me the grace to follow in thy footsteps, to be always a dutiful child of St. Francis, and to observe exactly, all the days of my life, that holy rule which thou loved so ardently and kept so faithfully.

Be my guide and protector, so that I may never stray from the path of virtue but increase daily in holiness and perfection, and finally merit to be numbered among the chosen ones of our Seraphic Father in Heaven. Amen

O God, Who didst exalt blessed Louis Thy Confessor from an earthly realm to the glory of Thy Heavenly kingdom: grant, we pray Thee, that by his merits and intercession we may be made heirs of the King of Kings, Thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ, Who liveth and reigneth for ever and ever. Amen

(Mention your request here…)

Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…

Day 7: Novena to St. Louis IX, King of France

Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

O holy King St. Louis, worthy son of our Holy Father St. Francis and patron of the Third Order, intercede for me with our Heavenly Father.

Obtain for me the grace to follow in thy footsteps, to be always a dutiful child of St. Francis, and to observe exactly, all the days of my life, that holy rule which thou loved so ardently and kept so faithfully.

Be my guide and protector, so that I may never stray from the path of virtue but increase daily in holiness and perfection, and finally merit to be numbered among the chosen ones of our Seraphic Father in Heaven. Amen

O God, Who didst exalt blessed Louis Thy Confessor from an earthly realm to the glory of Thy Heavenly kingdom: grant, we pray Thee, that by his merits and intercession we may be made heirs of the King of Kings, Thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ, Who liveth and reigneth for ever and ever. Amen

(Mention your request here…)

Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…

Day 8: Novena to St. Louis IX, King of France

Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

O holy King St. Louis, worthy son of our Holy Father St. Francis and patron of the Third Order, intercede for me with our Heavenly Father.

Obtain for me the grace to follow in thy footsteps, to be always a dutiful child of St. Francis, and to observe exactly, all the days of my life, that holy rule which thou loved so ardently and kept so faithfully.

Be my guide and protector, so that I may never stray from the path of virtue but increase daily in holiness and perfection, and finally merit to be numbered among the chosen ones of our Seraphic Father in Heaven. Amen

O God, Who didst exalt blessed Louis Thy Confessor from an earthly realm to the glory of Thy Heavenly kingdom: grant, we pray Thee, that by his merits and intercession we may be made heirs of the King of Kings, Thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ, Who liveth and reigneth for ever and ever. Amen

(Mention your request here…)

Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…

Day 9: Novena to St. Louis IX, King of France

Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

O holy King St. Louis, worthy son of our Holy Father St. Francis and patron of the Third Order, intercede for me with our Heavenly Father.

Obtain for me the grace to follow in thy footsteps, to be always a dutiful child of St. Francis, and to observe exactly, all the days of my life, that holy rule which thou loved so ardently and kept so faithfully.

Be my guide and protector, so that I may never stray from the path of virtue but increase daily in holiness and perfection, and finally merit to be numbered among the chosen ones of our Seraphic Father in Heaven. Amen

O God, Who didst exalt blessed Louis Thy Confessor from an earthly realm to the glory of Thy Heavenly kingdom: grant, we pray Thee, that by his merits and intercession we may be made heirs of the King of Kings, Thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ, Who liveth and reigneth for ever and ever. Amen

(Mention your request here…)

Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…

24/08/2025

“When you are angry with someone, the way to find peace is to pray for that person and ask God to reward him or her for making you suffer.”
— Saint Therese of Lisieux

Saint Therese of Lisieux, also known as the “Little Flower,” invites us to respond to anger and suffering not with bitterness, but with love and prayer. It is natural to feel hurt when others offend us, but Christian charity calls us to rise above resentment. By praying for those who cause us pain, we not only release the burden of anger from our hearts but also open ourselves to God’s healing peace.

True forgiveness is not merely about letting go of negative feelings; it is about actively seeking good for the other, even when they have wronged us. This is the radical love of Christ, who prayed from the Cross, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do” (Luke 23:34). In following this example, we are transformed interiorly and drawn closer to God’s mercy.

Prayer

Lord Jesus,
teach me to love as You loved, even in the face of suffering.
When anger rises in my heart, remind me to turn to prayer,
asking blessings upon those who hurt me.
Grant me the grace to forgive as You forgave,
to find peace through prayer, and
to trust in Your justice and mercy.

Saint Therese of Lisieux, Little Flower of Jesus, pray for us. 🌸🙏

24/08/2025

Humility and meekness were the favorite virtues of Jesus Christ; so that he bade his disciples learn of him to be meek and humble:

‘Learn of Me, for I am meek and humble of heart.’

— St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori

Humility and meekness are at the very core of Christ’s Sacred Heart. In a world that often values pride, power, and recognition, Jesus invites His followers to embrace a different path—the way of gentleness and surrender. To be humble is not to think less of ourselves, but to recognize our complete dependence on God’s grace.

Meekness is not weakness, but strength under control. It is the virtue that allows us to respond with patience instead of anger, forgiveness instead of revenge, and love instead of hatred. Christ, who is Lord of all creation, chose to be born in a manger, to serve His disciples, and to suffer silently for our salvation. His example is the perfect model for Christian life.

When we strive to imitate His meek and humble heart, we grow closer to Him and allow His love to shine through our actions, bringing peace into our families, communities, and the world.

Prayer

O Lord Jesus, meek and humble of heart,
teach us to follow in Your footsteps.
Empty us of pride and selfishness,
and fill us with the spirit of humility and gentleness.
May we learn to serve others with love,
to forgive those who wrong us,
and to always seek Your will above our own.
Make our hearts like unto Yours,
so that we may radiate Your peace and love to all.

Amen.

23/08/2025

Litany of Morning Prayers

At awakening in the morning, say:

O my God, my only good, the author of my being and my last end, I give You my heart. Praise, honor, and glory be to You for ever and ever. Amen.

At rising up, say:

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

I will raise myself up from this bed of sleep, to adore my God, and to labor for the salvation of my soul. O may I rise on the last day unto life everlasting.

When clothed, kneel down and say:

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Blessed be the holy and undivided Trinity, now and forever more. Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts! The earth is full of Your Glory. Glory be to the Father; Glory be to the Son; Glory be to the Holy Spirit.

AN ACT OF ADORATION

O great God, the Sovereign Lord of Heaven and Earth, I prostrate myself before You. With all the angels and saints, I adore Thee. I acknowledge You to be my Creator and Sovereign Lord, my first beginning and last end. I render to You the homage of my being and life. I submit myself to Your holy will, and I devote myself to Your divine service this day and forever. I wish and purpose to gain today all the indulgences which it is possible for me to gain.

MORNING OFFERING TO THE SACRED HEART

O Lord Jesus Christ, while on earth You gave praise to the Father through Your most Sacred Heart. Today, You continue to give praise to Him in the Sacrament of the Eucharist everywhere, even to the end of the world.

In union with Your divine offering, I offer to You during this whole day all my intentions and thoughts, all my affections and desires, all my words and actions. And I pledge not to withhold even the smallest part from You, O Lord.

AN ACT OF FAITH

O my God! I firmly believe all the sacred truths which Your holy Catholic Church believes and teaches, because You have revealed them, who neither can deceive nor be deceived.

AN ACT OF HOPE

O my God! relying on Your infinite goodness and promises, I hope to obtain the pardon of my sins, the assistance of Your grace, and life everlasting, through the merits of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour.

AN ACT OF CHARITY

O my God! I love You above all things with my whole heart and soul, purely because You are infinitely perfect and deserving of all love. I love also my neighbor as myself for the love of You. I forgive all who have injured me and ask pardon of all whom I have injured.

AN ACT OF THANKSGIVING

O glorious Trinity! I praise You and give You thanks for the numberless benefits You have bestowed upon me. I thank You, O Heavenly Father, for having created me to Your own image and likeness, and for having preserved me to this day. I thank You, O merciful Son, for having redeemed me by Your death, and so often fed me with Your precious Body and Blood. I thank You, O Holy Spirit, for having cleansed my soul by Your grace in holy baptism, for having called me to the true faith, and so often washed me from my sins in the Sacrament of Penance. I thank You, O most bountiful God, for preserving me this night, and granting me this day to serve You. I earnestly invite all the saints of Heaven and Earth to join with me in praise and thanksgiving for Your infinite goodness.

Pause a while, and call to mind the sins you may struggle with the most this day, and firmly resolve to avoid them.

Adorable Jesus! Divine model of that perfection to which we should all aspire! I will endeavor this day to follow Your example; to be mild, humble, chaste, zealous, patient, charitable and resigned. Incline my heart to keep Your commandments. I am resolved to watch over myself with the greatest diligence, and to live soberly, justly and piously for the time to come. I will take care of my ways, that I may not offend with my tongue. I will turn away my eyes, that they may not see vanity, and I will be particularly attentive not to relapse this day into my habitual failings, but to struggle against them with Your gracious assistance. Enlighten my mind, purify my heart and guide my steps, that I may pass all my life in Your Divine Service. Amen.

22/08/2025

Let us glorify our Savior, who chose the Virgin Mary for his mother. Let us ask him:
May your mother intercede for us, Lord.

Sun of Justice, the immaculate Virgin was the white dawn announcing your rising,
— grant that we may always live in the light of your coming.
May your mother intercede for us, Lord.

Eternal Word, you chose Mary as the uncorrupted ark of your dwelling place,
— free us from the corruption of sin.
May your mother intercede for us, Lord.

Savior of Mankind, your mother stood at the foot of your cross,
— grant, through her intercession, that we may rejoice to share in your passion.
May your mother intercede for us, Lord.

With ultimate generosity and love, you gave Mary as a mother to your beloved disciple,
— help us to live as worthy sons of so noble a mother.
May your mother intercede for us, Lord.

22/08/2025

Novena to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Read for 9 consecutive days

Novena Begins: August 13
Feast Day: August 22

Patron of Apostleship of Prayer, Alliance of Sacred Hearts

Novena to The Immaculate Heart of Mary

Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

O Immaculate Heart of Mary, full of goodness, show your love towards us. Let the flame of your heart, O Mary, descend on all people. We love you immensely. Impress true love in our hearts so that we have a continuous desire for you. O Mary, gentle and humble of heart, remember us when we are in sin. You know that all men sin. Give us, by means of your Immaculate Heart, spiritual health. Let us always see the goodness of your motherly heart and may we be converted by means of the flame of your heart.

Amen

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Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…

22/08/2025

Our Lady of Knock Novena

Read for 9 consecutive days

Novena Begins: August 12
Feast Day: August 21

May the Queen of Ireland protect and inspire all those traveling to the international event focused on the family.

Our Lady of Knock Novena

Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Give praise to the Father Almighty, To His Son, Jesus Christ the Lord, To the Spirit who lives in our hearts, both now and forever. Amen.

Our Lady of Knock, Queen of Ireland, you gave hope to your people in a time of distress, and comforted them in sorrow. You have inspired countless pilgrims to pray with confidence to your divine Son, remembering His promise, “Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find.” Help me to remember that we are all pilgrims on the road to heaven. Fill me with love and concern for my brothers and sisters in Christ, especially those who live with me. Comfort me when I am sick, lonely or depressed. Teach me how to take part ever more reverently in the Holy Mass. Give me a greater love of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Pray for me now, and at the hour of my death. Amen.

(Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world; Have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, Have mercy of us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, Grant us peace.)

St. Joseph, Chosen by God to be The Husband of Mary, The Protector of the Holy Family, The Guardian of the Church. Protect our families In their work and recreation And Guard us on our journey through life.
(Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world; Have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, Have mercy of us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, Grant us peace.)

St. John, Beloved Disciple of the Lord, Faithful priest, Teacher of the Word of God. Help us to hunger for the Word. To be loyal to the Mass And to love one another.

(Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world; Have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, Have mercy of us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, Grant us peace.)

Our Lady of Knock Pray for us Refuge of Sinners Pray for us Queen Assumed into Heaven Pray for us
Mother of Nazareth Pray for us Queen of Virgins Pray for us Help of Christians Pray for us Health of the Sick Pray for us Queen of Peace Pray for us
Our Lady, Queen and Mother Pray for us
Our Lady, Mother of the Church Pray for us

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With the Angels and Saints let us pray: Give praise to the Father Almighty, To His Son, Jesus Christ the Lord. To the Spirit who lives in our hearts, Both now and forever. Amen.

Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…

20/08/2025

St. Bernard of Clairvaux Novena
Read for 9 consecutive days

Novena Begins:August 11
Feast Day: August 20

Patron Saint of Cistercians, Beekeepers, Candle makers

St. Bernard of Clairvaux Novena

Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

“Neither fear nor self-interest can convert the soul. They may change the appearance, perhaps even the conduct, but never the object of supreme desire… Fear is the motive which constrains the slave; greed binds the selfish man, by which he is tempted when he is drawn away by his own lust and enticed (James 1:14). But neither fear nor self-interest is undefiled, nor can they convert the soul. Only charity can convert the soul, freeing it from unworthy motives.” St. Bernard you have given us this prayer and with you we pray:

The Memorare Prayer

REMEMBER, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly to thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee do I come; before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.
Amen

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St. Bernard of Clairvaux, pray for us

Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…

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