Prayer Resources

"We never give more honour to Jesus than when we honour His Mother, and we honour her simply and solely to honour him all the more perfectly.  We go to her only as a way leading to the goal we seek - Jesus, her Son."  St. Louis de Montfort

MARIAN PRAYERS

Our Lady of Kibeho - The Chaplet of 7 Sorrows of Our Lady

A Treasury of Marian Prayers - Traditional and less well known devotional prayers to Our Lady

That Wondrous Miraculous Medal   

  

Marian Apparitions - An excellent resource on the history of Marian apparitions, detailed information on apparitions approved by the Church, those under investigation but not approved at this time, and those definitively rejected by the Church.  Also gives information on the Church process of discernment and approval. We must always follow the Church's authority on apparitions, because there are many alleged messages that are false.  Catholics are not required to believe in approved Marian apparitions since they are not doctrine or dogma.  However, if belief in them increases our faith & love for Our Mother, be assured she will always and only lead us closer to her son, Jesus.

Magnifikid! -- Bring the Mass closer to the lives of children.  From the publishers of Magnificat - this version is for kids 6-12.

"Prayer is the oxygen of the soul."  ~ St. Padre Pio


GENERAL CATHOLIC PRAYERS

Catholic Online - A collection of Catholic Prayers.

Catholic Doors - A treasury of over 3,000 Prayers

Our Catholic Prayers - Traditional Prayers, Evening Prayers including examination of conscience, Novenas, Aspirations, and many more.  Also provides a plethora of links to many other Catholic prayer resources.

Each time we look upon Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, He raises us up into deeper union with Himself, opens up the floodgates of His merciful love to the whole world, and brings us closer to the day of His final victory "where every knee will bend and proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord."  "The reign of God is already in your midst."  The coming of Jesus to us in the Eucharist is assurance of his promise of final victory:  "Behold, I Come to Make All Things New."  ~ Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Live online Eucharistic Adoration - If your parish does not have Eucharistic Adoration, come and spend time with our Lord and Savior in the Blessed Sacrament - online.

DIVINE MERCY

The Divine Mercy Chaplet in Song - Beautiful contemporary version as seen on EWTN.


Divine Mercy Chaplet - Beautiful sung version by Donna Cori Gibson

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St. Monica with St. Augustine
workofgodschildren.org

PLEASE JOIN US!

HERE'S HOW:

v No meetings to attend, no signing up (God knows who we are praying for)!

v Each Friday, pray the Rosary anytime that is convenient for you. Traditionally, we meditate on the Sorrowful Mysteries on Fridays. Need help praying the Rosary? See our How to Pray the Rosary and Sites we Like sections - both are great resources.

v We pray the Rosary for our intentions for our children, and those of the other St. Monica prayer warriors' children.

v How do I fast? Start small - perhaps with a modified fast like we observe during Lent (abstaining from meat & eating two mini meals & one full meal, with no snacks in between). You don't have to fast from food - it can be any little indulgence you enjoy, or perhaps a bad habit you want to break.

Here some suggestions:

*Give up your morning latte (or drink it black)

*Do something nice for someone, even if it's inconvenient!

*Go to daily Mass

*Take a walk. Take care of yourself so you can take care of others!

*If you're tempted to gossip or say something in anger - keep silent!

*Spend an hour with Jesus in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.

*Turn off the computer, I Phone, etc. and spend that time with family.

*Give up chocolate, candy or dessert if you love sweets.

*Give up watching TV and spend that time doing some spiritual reading. (For recommendations see Great Reads and the Recommended Sites link to - Living Christ - God's Mercy Now)

If you do "slip", don't give up - tell Jesus you're sorry and just start over!

v Spread the word - invite others to join us! Anyone can participate - parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles & godparents. We pray for children of all ages - from infants to grownups. It's never too late to pray for them. As Fr. John Corapi reminds us - surrender is not an option!

Great Reads -- Some of our Favorite Books

Great Spiritual Reading to help you on your daily journey...

Click on each title for links to sites where they can be purchased.

Many of them may also be available at your local library.

Marian Books:

TRUE DEVOTION TO MARY - St. Louis De Montfort. Considered the greatest book on the Blessed Virgin Mary ever written. St. Louis shows us the way to Jesus through His Blessed Mother.

OUR LADY OF KIBEHO - Mary speaks to the world from the heart of Africa. 13 years before the bloody 1994 genocide that swept across Rwanda, leaving over 1 million people dead, the Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ appeared to 8 young people in the remote village of Kibeho. Our Lady of Kibeho is the first and only Vatican-approved Marian apparition in all of Africa. The messages are not only for Rwanda, but for the whole world...

FULL OF GRACE - Miraculous stories of healing through Mary's intercession

MYSTICAL CITY OF GOD - Life of the Virgin Mother of God, manifested to Venerable Sister Mary Jesus of Agreda. Imprimatur.

THE HEALING TOUCH OF MARY - real stories of lives touched by Mary

FLAME OF LOVE -- the flame of love of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, an urgent plea for our times. Spiritual journal of Hungarian Elizabeth Kindelman. Imprimatur

True Stories:

LEFT TO TELL - The miraculous story of Imaculee Ilibagiza, who survived the horrific 1994 Rwandan genocide huddled in a Pastor's bathroom with 7 other women for 91 days. A triumphant story of survival, forgiveness, true unconditional love and understanding.

NO TURNING BACK , A witness to Mercy - The incredible conversion story of Fr. Don Calloway, "the surfer priest". He is living proof that God's Divine Mercy, Our Lady's intercession, and prayer does change hearts. A page turner!

ONE DAY HE BECKONED - One woman's story of the difference Jesus made

Spiritual Direction and Spirituality:

AWARENESS - Life Changing! You can read this book over and over - each time you will discover a new gem that applies to your life. Fr. Anthony de Mello, S.J.

SADHANA - A masterpiece on prayer. Fr. Anthony de Mello, S.J.

ONE MINUTE WISDOM - Fr. Anthony de Mello, S.J.

PRIVATE AND PITHY LESSONS FROM THE SCRIPTURES - Mother Angelica's handbook of practical spirituality.

MOTHER ANGELICA'S LITTLE BOOK OF LIFE LESSONS AND EVERYDAY SPIRITUALITY

HE AND I - Gabrielle Bossis, French laywoman and mystic. The famous account of her dialogues with Jesus. A daily companion that encourages growth in your personal relationship with the Lord. Imprimatur

CONSOLING THE HEART OF JESUS -- A flexible, do-it-yourself retreat that makes Ignatian Spirituality available to everyone!

THE JESUIT GUIDE TO ALMOST EVERYTHING, A Spirituality for Real Life

CHOOSING BEAUTY -- a 30 day spiritual makeover for women - no makeup required! Choosing beauty guides you through a day-by-day inner makeover that will give you a glow! Learn how to step away from gossip, have courage, and practice mercy -- you will radiate God's love to the world.

Spiritual Warfare:

ONWARD CATHOLIC SOLDIER -- A must read for all who are committed to living their Catholic faith to the fullest. An invaluable book on Spiritual Warfare.

Hope and Healing:

AND GOD CRIED, TOO - A kid's book of healing and hope. The story of little Mikey, an angel in training - great for kids and adults of all ages. A treasure.

SAFELY THROUGH THE STORM - 120 Reflections on Hope that will give you courage to press on if you are facing hard times, if all seems lost - there is hope.

THE GOD OF MIRACLES - The wondrous and unexpected ways God works in our lives!

Purgatory

AN UNPUBLISHED MANUSCRIPT ON PURGATORY - Revelations from a deceased 18th century nun to a living nun about purgatory. Highly recommended and unforgettable - it is a revelation that will affect the way you view the rest of your life! Imprimatur