O God we thank you for the life of Blessed Edmund Rice.
He opened his heart to Christ present in those oppressed by poverty and injustice.
May we follow his example of faith and generosity.
Grant us the courage and compassion of Blessed Edmund
As we seek to live lives of love and service.
We ask this through Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
Lord, may this day be Yours.
May my actions glorify You.
May my words flow from You.
May my spirit find rest within You.
In Christ’s Name,
Amen.
Lord God:
I know that you can be at work,
even while I sleep.
Keep my mind and heart on you.
Heal me of injury,
make my heart strong,
make my soul pure,
and may I grow closer to you.
Amen
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary,
That never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection,
Implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto 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.
Lord, I know you are with me and love me
Give me peace of mind as I prepare for this time of study.
Help me to focus on my books and notes,
keep me from all distractions so that I will make the best use
of this time that is available to me.
Give me insight that I might understand what I am studying,
and help me to remember it when the time comes.
Above all, I thank you for the ability to be able to study
and for the many gifts and talents you have given me.
Help me always to use them in such a way
that they honour you and do justice to myself.
- A Salesian Prayer
O my God, I thank You for loving me,
I am sorry for all my sins;
for not loving others and not loving You.
Help me to live like Jesus and not sin again.
Amen
Eternal rest grant unto them,
O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed,
Through the mercy of God,
Rest in peace.
Amen.
To be said at the end of the rosary:
O Mary,
You shine continuously on our journey
as a sign of salvation and hope.
We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick,
who, at the foot of the cross,
were united with Jesus' suffering,
and persevered in your faith.
"Protectress of the Roman people,"
you know our needs,
and we know that you will provide,
so that, as at Cana in Galilee,
joy and celebration may return
after this time of trial.
Help us, Mother of Divine Love,
to conform ourselves to the will of the Father
and to do what Jesus tells us.
For he took upon himself our suffering,
and burdened himself with our sorrows
to bring us, through the cross,
to the joy of the Resurrection.
Amen.
We fly to your protection,
O Holy Mother of God;
Do not despise our petitions
in our necessities,
but deliver us always
from every danger,
O Glorious and Blessed Virgin.