The Lord is my Shepherd – Verse 066

The Lord is my shepherd,
There is nothing I shall want.
Fresh and green are the pastures
Where He gives me repose.
Near restful waters He leads me,
To revive my drooping spirit.
 
You have prepared a banquet for me
In the sight of my foes.
My head you have anointed with oil,
My cup is overflowing.
 
Surely goodness and kindness shall follow me
All the days of my life,
In the Lord’s own house shall I dwell
Forever and ever.

Hail, Holy Queen – Verse 065

Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our Life, our Sweetness, and our Hope. To Thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To Thee do we send up our sighs mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious Advocate, Thine Eyes of Mercy toward us, and after this our exile show us the Blessed Fruit of thy Womb, Jesus. O Clement, O Loving, O Sweet Virgin Mary. Pray for us O Holy Mother of God, That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Prayer to St. Gabriel, for Intercession – Verse 064

O Blessed Archangel Gabriel, we beseech Thee,  do Thou intercede for us at the Throne of divine Mercy in our present necessities, that as Thou didst announce to Mary the mystery of the Incarnation, so through Thy prayers and patronage in Heaven we may obtain the benefits of the same, and sing the praise of God forever in the land of the living. Amen.

Prayer to St. Joseph – Verse 063

Oh, St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the Throne of God. I place in You all my interests and desires. Oh, St. Joseph, do assist me by Your powerful intercession, and obtain for me from Your divine Son all spiritual blessings, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. So that, having engaged here below your Heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of Fathers.

Oh, St. Joseph, I never weary of contemplating You, and Jesus asleep in your arms; I dare not approach while He reposes near Your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me and ask Him to return the Kiss when I draw my dying breath. St. Joseph, Patron of departing souls -

Pray for me.

Prayer to Our Lady of Knock – Verse 062

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 or lonely or depressed. Teach me how to take part evermore reverently in the Holy Mass.

Pray for me now, and at the hour of my death. Amen.

Novena to St. Martin de Porres – Verse 061

Most humble, St. Martin de Porres, whose burning charity embraced not only the needy brethren, but also the very animals in the field. Splendid example of charity, we hail thee and invoke thee, from the high Throne which You now occupy. Deign to listen to the supplications of Your brethren, that by imitating Your virtues, we may live contented in that state in which God has placed us, and carrying with strength and courage our cross, we may follow the footsteps of our Blessed Redeemer and His Most Afflicted Mother, that, at last, we may reach the kingdom of Heaven, through the merits of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

Now I am Contented – Verse 060

Now I am contented,
That my life it was worthwhile,
Knowing as I passed along the way,
I made somebody smile.

My Rosary – Verse 059

What comfort just to clasp it,
My rosary so dear;
Each mystery brings fresh courage
And drives away all fear.
In prayer so oft repeated,
Yet never growing old,
I read the wondrous story
Of God’s own love untold.
Each chaplet forms a garland,
To place at Mary’s feet;
Fair buds and full-bloom roses
Exhaling fragrance sweet.
The crucifix which crowns it
Reminds me day by day,
To bravely bear my crosses
Along earth’s rugged way.
I hope when life is ended,
And death shall set me free,
Still twined around my fingers
Will be my rosary.

Footballers Prayer 2 – Verse 058

Oh, keep me agile,
Keep me fit,
Bless my beloved,
Football kit.
Lord, help me score,
A goal today,
With fancy foot work,
All the way.
Oh, bless my team-mates,
One and all,
And help to keep them,
On the ball.
Oh, bless the ref,
We pray to find,
That he be neither deaf nor blind,
Oh whether home lord.
Or away,
Just help us win,
The MATCH I pray,
And I will never,
Sin again........Be a sport...
Oh, Lord – Amen.

Footballers Prayer 1 – Verse 057

Give me, O Lord, a Footballer’s skill,
With strength of arm and speed of limb,
Unerring eye for the flying ball,
And courage to match them whatever befall.
 
May my aim be steady - my kick be true,
My actions brave - my misses few,
And no matter what way the game may go,
May I part in friendship with every foe.
 
When the final whistle for me is blown,
And I stand at last at God’s Judgment Throne,
May the great Referee say when he calls my name...
“You played like a man - You played the game”.
Amen.

No Person is Ever Truly Alone – Verse 056

No person is ever truly alone.
Those who live no more,
Whom we loved,
Echo still within our thoughts,
Our words, our hearts.
And what they did,
And who they were,
Becomes a part of all that we are, forever.

By Richard Fife

A rose once grew – Verse 055

A rose once grew,
Where all could see,
Sheltered beside a garden wall,
And, as the days passed
Swiftly by,
It spread its branches,
Straight and tall….
 
One day, a beam of light
Shone through a crevice
That had opened wide -
The rose bent gently
Toward its warmth
Then passed beyond
To the other side….
 
Now, you who deeply feel its loss,
Be comforted -
The rose blooms there -
Its beauty even greater now,
Nurtured by God’s
Own loving care.