Today we ask the intercession of Sts. Balbina and Benjamin; as well as Bls. Bonaventure Tornielli and Jane of Toulouse.
For Norberto Sanchez his family and friends, and for the repose of the souls of Domenica Sanchez, Maribel Sanchez, Juan Carlos Sanchez, Martha Erane Sanchez, Jasmin Sanchez, and Anai Sanchez...
For Ron Rolling...
For Jeremy Hand, his parents Stephen and Diane, his family and friends...
For the victims of the Bahrain tourist boat capsizing, the survivors, and the families and friends of those affected by this accident...
For the victims of the Iranian earthquake, the survivors, and the families and friends of those affected by this accident...
For the repose of the souls of Wendi Watson and Katie Prosopio, as well as their families and friends...
For the repose of the soul of Cheryl Kaiser, as well as her family and friends...
For Quadrevion Hennings and Purvis Virginia-Parker, as well as their families and friends...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
Thursday, March 30, 2006
Hymn for 3/31
Lord, When We Bend Before Thy Throne
Lord, when we bend before Thy throne,
And our confessions pour,
Teach us to feel the sins we own,
And hate what we deplore.
Our broken spirits, pitying see;
True penitence impart;
And let a kindling glance from Thee
Beam hope upon the heart.
When our responsive tongues essay
Their grateful hymns to raise,
Grant that our souls may join the lay
And mount to Thee in praise.
When we disclose our wants in prayer,
May we our wills resign;
And not a thought our bosoms share
That is not wholly Thine.
Let faith each weak petition fill
And waft it to the skies,
And teach our hearts ’tis goodness still
That grants it, or denies.
Lord, when we bend before Thy throne,
And our confessions pour,
Teach us to feel the sins we own,
And hate what we deplore.
Our broken spirits, pitying see;
True penitence impart;
And let a kindling glance from Thee
Beam hope upon the heart.
When our responsive tongues essay
Their grateful hymns to raise,
Grant that our souls may join the lay
And mount to Thee in praise.
When we disclose our wants in prayer,
May we our wills resign;
And not a thought our bosoms share
That is not wholly Thine.
Let faith each weak petition fill
And waft it to the skies,
And teach our hearts ’tis goodness still
That grants it, or denies.
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Prayers for 3/30
Today we ask the intercession of Sts. Caedmon, John Climacus, Leonard Murialdo, and Zozimus of Syracuse; as well as Bl. Joachim of Fiore.
For apprentices and interns...
For the Society of St. Joseph of Turin...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
For apprentices and interns...
For the Society of St. Joseph of Turin...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
Hymn for 3/30
God of the Nations, Who From the Dawn of Days
God of the nations, Who from dawn of days,
Hast led Thy people in their widening ways,
Through Whose deep purpose stranger thousands stand
Here in the borders of our promised land.
Thine ancient might rebuked the Pharaoh’s boast
Thou wast the shield for Israel’s marching host,
And, all the ages through, past crumbling throne
And broken fetter, Thou hast brought Thine own.
Thy hand has led across the hungry sea
The eager peoples flocking to be free,
And, from the breeds of earth, Thy silent sway
Fashions the nation of the broadening day.
Then, for Thy grace to grow in brotherhood,
For hearts aflame to serve Thy destined good,
For faith, and will to win what faith shall see,
God of Thy people, hear us cry to Thee.
God of the nations, Who from dawn of days,
Hast led Thy people in their widening ways,
Through Whose deep purpose stranger thousands stand
Here in the borders of our promised land.
Thine ancient might rebuked the Pharaoh’s boast
Thou wast the shield for Israel’s marching host,
And, all the ages through, past crumbling throne
And broken fetter, Thou hast brought Thine own.
Thy hand has led across the hungry sea
The eager peoples flocking to be free,
And, from the breeds of earth, Thy silent sway
Fashions the nation of the broadening day.
Then, for Thy grace to grow in brotherhood,
For hearts aflame to serve Thy destined good,
For faith, and will to win what faith shall see,
God of Thy people, hear us cry to Thee.
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Prayers for 3/29
Today we ask the intercession of Sts. Armosgastes, Gladys, Gwynllyw, and Saturus; as well as Bl. Jeanne Marie de Maille.
For torture victims and the deliverance of their torturers...
For the poor among us...
For Jeremy Hand, Stephen Hand's son, as well as their family and friends...
For families who care for their elderly and disabled relatives...
For the safe return of Quadrevion Hennings and Purvis Virginia-Parker...
For the recovery of Nicole Reit, as well as her family and friends...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
For torture victims and the deliverance of their torturers...
For the poor among us...
For Jeremy Hand, Stephen Hand's son, as well as their family and friends...
For families who care for their elderly and disabled relatives...
For the safe return of Quadrevion Hennings and Purvis Virginia-Parker...
For the recovery of Nicole Reit, as well as her family and friends...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
Hymn for 3/29
Zion Mourns in Fear and Anguish
Zion mourns in fear and anguish,
Zion, city of our God.
“Ah,” she says, “how sore I languish,
Bowed beneath the chast’ning rod!
For my God forsook me quite
And forgot my sorry plight
Mid these troubles now distressing,
Countless woes my soul oppressing.
“Once,” she mourns, “He promised plainly
That His help should e’er be near;
Yet I now must seek Him vainly
In my days of woe and fear.
Will His anger never cease?
Will He not renew His peace?
Will He not show forth compassion
And again forgive transgression?”
“Zion, surely I do love thee,”
Thus to her the Savior saith,
“Tho’ with many woes I prove thee
And thy soul is sad to death.
For My troth is pledged to thee;
Zion, thou art dear to Me.
Deep within My heart I’ve set thee,
That I never can forget thee.
“Let not Satan make thee craven;
He can threaten but not harm.
On My hands thy name is graven,
And thy shield is My strong arm.
How, then, could it ever be
I should not remember thee,
Fail to build thy walls, My city,
And look down on thee with pity?
“Ever shall Mine eyes behold thee;
On My bosom thou art laid.
Ever shall My love enfold thee;
Never shalt thou lack Mine aid.
Neither Satan, war, nor stress
Then shall mar thy happiness:
With this blessèd consolation
Be thou firm in tribulation.”
Zion mourns in fear and anguish,
Zion, city of our God.
“Ah,” she says, “how sore I languish,
Bowed beneath the chast’ning rod!
For my God forsook me quite
And forgot my sorry plight
Mid these troubles now distressing,
Countless woes my soul oppressing.
“Once,” she mourns, “He promised plainly
That His help should e’er be near;
Yet I now must seek Him vainly
In my days of woe and fear.
Will His anger never cease?
Will He not renew His peace?
Will He not show forth compassion
And again forgive transgression?”
“Zion, surely I do love thee,”
Thus to her the Savior saith,
“Tho’ with many woes I prove thee
And thy soul is sad to death.
For My troth is pledged to thee;
Zion, thou art dear to Me.
Deep within My heart I’ve set thee,
That I never can forget thee.
“Let not Satan make thee craven;
He can threaten but not harm.
On My hands thy name is graven,
And thy shield is My strong arm.
How, then, could it ever be
I should not remember thee,
Fail to build thy walls, My city,
And look down on thee with pity?
“Ever shall Mine eyes behold thee;
On My bosom thou art laid.
Ever shall My love enfold thee;
Never shalt thou lack Mine aid.
Neither Satan, war, nor stress
Then shall mar thy happiness:
With this blessèd consolation
Be thou firm in tribulation.”
Monday, March 27, 2006
Prayers for 3/28
Today we ask the intercession of Sts. Guntramnus and Pope Sixtus III.
For the Holy Father, and for his intentions...
For those in need of healing in body and mind...
For Christina, her unborn child and husband, as well as her family and friends...
For the safe return of Quadrevion Hennings and Purvis Virginia-Parker...
For peace throughout the world...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
For the Holy Father, and for his intentions...
For those in need of healing in body and mind...
For Christina, her unborn child and husband, as well as her family and friends...
For the safe return of Quadrevion Hennings and Purvis Virginia-Parker...
For peace throughout the world...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
Hymn for 3/28
My Blessed Savior, Is Thy Love
My blessèd Savior, is Thy Love
So great, so full, so free?
Behold, I give my love, my heart,
My life, my all to Thee.
I love Thee for the glorious worth
In Thy great self I see:
I love Thee for that shameful cross
Thou hast endured for me.
No man of greater love can boast
Than for his friend to die:
But for Thy enemies Thou wast slain:
What love with Thine can vie!
O Lord, I’ll cherish in my soul
The memory of Thy love:
And Thy dear Name shall still to me
A priceless treasure prove.
My blessèd Savior, is Thy Love
So great, so full, so free?
Behold, I give my love, my heart,
My life, my all to Thee.
I love Thee for the glorious worth
In Thy great self I see:
I love Thee for that shameful cross
Thou hast endured for me.
No man of greater love can boast
Than for his friend to die:
But for Thy enemies Thou wast slain:
What love with Thine can vie!
O Lord, I’ll cherish in my soul
The memory of Thy love:
And Thy dear Name shall still to me
A priceless treasure prove.
Sunday, March 26, 2006
Prayers for 3/27
Today we ask the intercessions of Sts. Augusta of Treviso, John Damascene, and John of Lycopolis.
For an increase in the virtue of hope...
For Rosemarie's sister-in-law, as well as their family and friends...
For Jeremy Hand, Stephen Hand's son, as well as their family and friends...
For the safe return of Purvis Virginia-Parker and Quadrevion Hennings, as well as their families and friends...
For the safe return of Shamaleta Nash, as well as her family and friends...
For the people of Wyoming affected by the blizzard, especially the six who lost their lives in a car accident...
For peace throughout the world...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
For an increase in the virtue of hope...
For Rosemarie's sister-in-law, as well as their family and friends...
For Jeremy Hand, Stephen Hand's son, as well as their family and friends...
For the safe return of Purvis Virginia-Parker and Quadrevion Hennings, as well as their families and friends...
For the safe return of Shamaleta Nash, as well as her family and friends...
For the people of Wyoming affected by the blizzard, especially the six who lost their lives in a car accident...
For peace throughout the world...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
Hymn for 3/27
Hark! Hark, My Soul!
Hark! hark, my soul! angelic songs are swelling,
O’er earth’s green fields and ocean’s wave-beat shore:
How sweet the truth those blessèd strains are telling
Of that new life when sin shall be no more.
Refrain
Angels of Jesus, angels of light,
Singing to welcome the pilgrims of the night!
Darker than night life’s shadows fall around us,
And like benighted men we miss our mark:
God hides Himself, and grace hath scarcely found us,
E’er death finds out his victims in the dark.
Refrain
Far, far away, like bells at evening pealing,
The voice of Jesus sounds o’er land and sea;
And laden souls, by thousands meekly stealing,
Kind Shepherd, turn their weary steps to Thee.
Refrain
Onward we go, for still we hear them singing,
“Come, weary souls, for Jesus bids you come”;
And through the dark, its echoes sweetly ringing,
The music of the Gospel leads us home.
Refrain
Rest comes at length: though life be long and dreary,
The day must dawn, and darksome night be past;
Faith’s journeys end in welcome to the weary,
And Heaven, the heart’s true home, will come at last.
Refrain
Cheer up, my soul! faith’s moonbeams softly glisten
Upon the breast of life’s most troubled sea,
And it will cheer thy drooping heart to listen
To those brave songs which angels mean for thee.
Refrain
Angels, sing on, your faithful watches keeping;
Sing us sweet fragments of the songs above,
Till morning’s joy shall end the night of weeping,
And life’s long shadows break in cloudless love.
Refrain
Hark! hark, my soul! angelic songs are swelling,
O’er earth’s green fields and ocean’s wave-beat shore:
How sweet the truth those blessèd strains are telling
Of that new life when sin shall be no more.
Refrain
Angels of Jesus, angels of light,
Singing to welcome the pilgrims of the night!
Darker than night life’s shadows fall around us,
And like benighted men we miss our mark:
God hides Himself, and grace hath scarcely found us,
E’er death finds out his victims in the dark.
Refrain
Far, far away, like bells at evening pealing,
The voice of Jesus sounds o’er land and sea;
And laden souls, by thousands meekly stealing,
Kind Shepherd, turn their weary steps to Thee.
Refrain
Onward we go, for still we hear them singing,
“Come, weary souls, for Jesus bids you come”;
And through the dark, its echoes sweetly ringing,
The music of the Gospel leads us home.
Refrain
Rest comes at length: though life be long and dreary,
The day must dawn, and darksome night be past;
Faith’s journeys end in welcome to the weary,
And Heaven, the heart’s true home, will come at last.
Refrain
Cheer up, my soul! faith’s moonbeams softly glisten
Upon the breast of life’s most troubled sea,
And it will cheer thy drooping heart to listen
To those brave songs which angels mean for thee.
Refrain
Angels, sing on, your faithful watches keeping;
Sing us sweet fragments of the songs above,
Till morning’s joy shall end the night of weeping,
And life’s long shadows break in cloudless love.
Refrain
Prayers for the Fourth Sunday of Lent
Today we ask the intercession of Sts. Braulio, Ludger, and Margaret Clitherow ; as well as Bl. Maddalena Caterina Morano.
For the peoples of Germany and Frisia...
For Rosemarie's sister-in-law, as well as their family and friends...
For Jeremy Hand, Stephen Hand's son, as well as their family and friends...
For the safe return of Purvis Virginia-Parker and Quadrevion Hennings...
For the safe release of Abdul Rahman, and all persecuted Christians throughout the world...
For those killed in a car accident in Nevada, as well as their family and friends...
For peace throughout the world...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
For the peoples of Germany and Frisia...
For Rosemarie's sister-in-law, as well as their family and friends...
For Jeremy Hand, Stephen Hand's son, as well as their family and friends...
For the safe return of Purvis Virginia-Parker and Quadrevion Hennings...
For the safe release of Abdul Rahman, and all persecuted Christians throughout the world...
For those killed in a car accident in Nevada, as well as their family and friends...
For peace throughout the world...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
Hymn for the Fouth Sunday of Lent (Cycle A)
Lord, I Was Blind
Appropriate for RCIA catechumens and candidates
Lord, I was blind: I could not see
In Thy marred visage any grace;
But now the beauty of Thy face
In radiant vision dawns on me.
Lord, I was deaf: I could not hear
The thrilling music of Thy voice;
But now I hear Thee and rejoice,
And all Thine uttered words are dear.
Lord, I was dumb: I could not speak
The grace and glory of Thy Name;
But now, as touched with living flame,
My lips Thine eager praises wake.
Lord, I was dead: I could not stir
My lifeless soul to come to Thee;
But now, since Thou hast quickened me,
I rise from sin’s dark sepulcher.
Lord, Thou hast made the blind to see,
The deaf to hear, the dumb to speak,
The dead to live; and lo, I break
The chains of my captivity.
Appropriate for RCIA catechumens and candidates
Lord, I was blind: I could not see
In Thy marred visage any grace;
But now the beauty of Thy face
In radiant vision dawns on me.
Lord, I was deaf: I could not hear
The thrilling music of Thy voice;
But now I hear Thee and rejoice,
And all Thine uttered words are dear.
Lord, I was dumb: I could not speak
The grace and glory of Thy Name;
But now, as touched with living flame,
My lips Thine eager praises wake.
Lord, I was dead: I could not stir
My lifeless soul to come to Thee;
But now, since Thou hast quickened me,
I rise from sin’s dark sepulcher.
Lord, Thou hast made the blind to see,
The deaf to hear, the dumb to speak,
The dead to live; and lo, I break
The chains of my captivity.
Hymn for the Fourth Sunday of Lent (Cycle B)
Almighty God, Whose Only Son
Almighty God, Whose only Son
O’er sin and death the triumph won,
And ever lives to intercede
For souls who Thy sweet mercy need;
In His dear Name to Thee we pray
For all who err and go astray,
For sinners, wheresoe’er they be,
Who do not serve and honor Thee.
There are who never yet have heard
The tidings of Thy blessèd Word,
But still in heathen darkness dwell,
Without one thought of Heav’n or hell.
And some within Thy sacred fold
To holy things are dead and cold,
And waste the precious hours of life
In selfish ease, or toil, or strife;
And many a quickened soul within
There lurks the secret love of sin,
A wayward will, or anxious fears,
Or lingering taint of bygone years.
O give repentance true and deep
To all Thy lost and wandering sheep,
And kindle in their hearts the fire
Of holy love and pure desire.
That so from angel hosts above
May rise a sweeter song of love,
And we, with all the blest, adore
Thy Name, O God, for evermore.
Almighty God, Whose only Son
O’er sin and death the triumph won,
And ever lives to intercede
For souls who Thy sweet mercy need;
In His dear Name to Thee we pray
For all who err and go astray,
For sinners, wheresoe’er they be,
Who do not serve and honor Thee.
There are who never yet have heard
The tidings of Thy blessèd Word,
But still in heathen darkness dwell,
Without one thought of Heav’n or hell.
And some within Thy sacred fold
To holy things are dead and cold,
And waste the precious hours of life
In selfish ease, or toil, or strife;
And many a quickened soul within
There lurks the secret love of sin,
A wayward will, or anxious fears,
Or lingering taint of bygone years.
O give repentance true and deep
To all Thy lost and wandering sheep,
And kindle in their hearts the fire
Of holy love and pure desire.
That so from angel hosts above
May rise a sweeter song of love,
And we, with all the blest, adore
Thy Name, O God, for evermore.
Friday, March 24, 2006
Prayers on the Annunciation
Today we may also ask the intercession of Sts. Dismas, Humbert of Pelagius, and Lucia Filippini; as well as Bl. James Bird.
For the acceptance of God's will in our lives...
For prisoners, especially those awaiting execution...
For funeral directors...
For the Religious Teachers Filippini...
For Rosemarie's sister-in-law, Rosemarie and their family and friends...
For Jeremy Hand, Stephen Hand's son, and their family and friends...
For the victims of the Seattle shooting, as well as their families and friends...
For the safe return of Purvis Virginia-Parker and Quadrevion Hennings, as well as their families and friends...
For peace throughout the world...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
For the acceptance of God's will in our lives...
For prisoners, especially those awaiting execution...
For funeral directors...
For the Religious Teachers Filippini...
For Rosemarie's sister-in-law, Rosemarie and their family and friends...
For Jeremy Hand, Stephen Hand's son, and their family and friends...
For the victims of the Seattle shooting, as well as their families and friends...
For the safe return of Purvis Virginia-Parker and Quadrevion Hennings, as well as their families and friends...
For peace throughout the world...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
Hymn for the Solemnity of the Annunciation
The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came
The angel Gabriel from Heaven came,
His wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame;
“All hail,” said he, “thou lowly maiden Mary,
Most highly favored lady,” Gloria!
“For know a blessèd mother thou shalt be,
All generations laud and honor thee,
Thy Son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold,
Most highly favored lady,” Gloria!
Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head,
“To me be as it pleaseth God,” she said,
“My soul shall laud and magnify His holy Name.”
Most highly favored lady, Gloria!
Of her, Emmanuel, the Christ, was born
In Bethlehem, all on a Christmas morn,
And Christian folk throughout the world will ever say—
“Most highly favored lady,” Gloria!
The angel Gabriel from Heaven came,
His wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame;
“All hail,” said he, “thou lowly maiden Mary,
Most highly favored lady,” Gloria!
“For know a blessèd mother thou shalt be,
All generations laud and honor thee,
Thy Son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold,
Most highly favored lady,” Gloria!
Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head,
“To me be as it pleaseth God,” she said,
“My soul shall laud and magnify His holy Name.”
Most highly favored lady, Gloria!
Of her, Emmanuel, the Christ, was born
In Bethlehem, all on a Christmas morn,
And Christian folk throughout the world will ever say—
“Most highly favored lady,” Gloria!
Thursday, March 23, 2006
Prayers for 3/24
Today we ask the intercession of Sts. Catherine of Sweden and Macartan.
For all involved in the pro-life movement...
For women who are considering abortion, and for their unborn children...
For the deliverance of those who work in or are associated with abortion clinics...
For families who have suffered miscarriages...
For Tanya Kach, her family and friends...
For Jeremy Hand, Stephen Hand's son, as well as their family and friends...
For the victims of the cruise fire, as well as their family and friends...
For the repose of the soul of Raheim Patrick, as well as his family and friends...
For the safe return of Purvis Virginia Parker and Quadrevion Henning...
For the repose of the souls of Trisha Bergeman and her unborn child and James Butler...
For peace throughout the world...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
For all involved in the pro-life movement...
For women who are considering abortion, and for their unborn children...
For the deliverance of those who work in or are associated with abortion clinics...
For families who have suffered miscarriages...
For Tanya Kach, her family and friends...
For Jeremy Hand, Stephen Hand's son, as well as their family and friends...
For the victims of the cruise fire, as well as their family and friends...
For the repose of the soul of Raheim Patrick, as well as his family and friends...
For the safe return of Purvis Virginia Parker and Quadrevion Henning...
For the repose of the souls of Trisha Bergeman and her unborn child and James Butler...
For peace throughout the world...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
Hymn for 3/24
Oh, It Is Hard to Work for God
Oh, it is hard to work for God,
To rise and take His part
Upon this battlefield of earth,
And not sometimes lose heart!
He hides Himself so wondrously,
As though there were no God;
He is least seen when all the pow’rs
Of ill are most abroad.
Ah, God is other than we think,
His ways are far above,
Far beyond reason’s height, and reached
Only by childlike love.
Workman of God! O lose not heart,
But learn what God is like,
And in the darkest battlefield
Thou shalt know where to strike.
Then learn to scorn the praise of men,
And learn to lose with God;
For Jesus won the world through shame,
And beckons thee His road.
For right is right, as God is God,
And right the day must win;
To doubt would be disloyalty,
To falter were to sin.
Oh, it is hard to work for God,
To rise and take His part
Upon this battlefield of earth,
And not sometimes lose heart!
He hides Himself so wondrously,
As though there were no God;
He is least seen when all the pow’rs
Of ill are most abroad.
Ah, God is other than we think,
His ways are far above,
Far beyond reason’s height, and reached
Only by childlike love.
Workman of God! O lose not heart,
But learn what God is like,
And in the darkest battlefield
Thou shalt know where to strike.
Then learn to scorn the praise of men,
And learn to lose with God;
For Jesus won the world through shame,
And beckons thee His road.
For right is right, as God is God,
And right the day must win;
To doubt would be disloyalty,
To falter were to sin.
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
Prayers for 3/23
Today we ask the intercession of Sts. Joseph Oriel, Rafqa, and Turibius of Mogroveio; as well as Bls. John Baptist Spagnuolo, Metod Dominik Trcka, and Sibyllina Biscossi.
For the people of Peru...
For the Indian tribes of the Americas...
For the chronically ill...
For the children of unmarried parents...
For Jeremy Hand, Stephen Hand's son, as well has their family and friends...
For the safe return of Purvis Virginia Parker and Quadrevion Henning, as well as their family and friends...
For peace throughout the world...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
For the people of Peru...
For the Indian tribes of the Americas...
For the chronically ill...
For the children of unmarried parents...
For Jeremy Hand, Stephen Hand's son, as well has their family and friends...
For the safe return of Purvis Virginia Parker and Quadrevion Henning, as well as their family and friends...
For peace throughout the world...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
Hymn for 3/23
I Have Heard Thy Voice, Lord Jesus
I have heard Thy voice, Lord Jesus,
Saying in Thy grace divine:
“Fear thou not, I have redeemed thee;
I have called thee, thou art Mine.”
Lord, I bring Thee full allegiance!
Therefore now to Thee I sing,
Answ’ring, “Yea, Thou hast redeemed me;
I am Thine, my Lord, my King!”
I have nothing worth Thy taking,
Thou, Whom heav’nly hosts adore,
But my heart is longing, yearning,
To be Thine forevermore.
So I come to Thee, Lord Jesus,
Laying in surrender meet
All I am, and have, and hope for,
All I love, at Thy dear feet.
Yet the off’rings here are humble,
Which Thy children bring to Thee,
And their best and sweetest praises
Are but rendered falt’ringly.
But our song shall be triumphant,
When Thy glory we shall see:
“All for Jesus!” All for Jesus!
Now and through eternity.
I have heard Thy voice, Lord Jesus,
Saying in Thy grace divine:
“Fear thou not, I have redeemed thee;
I have called thee, thou art Mine.”
Lord, I bring Thee full allegiance!
Therefore now to Thee I sing,
Answ’ring, “Yea, Thou hast redeemed me;
I am Thine, my Lord, my King!”
I have nothing worth Thy taking,
Thou, Whom heav’nly hosts adore,
But my heart is longing, yearning,
To be Thine forevermore.
So I come to Thee, Lord Jesus,
Laying in surrender meet
All I am, and have, and hope for,
All I love, at Thy dear feet.
Yet the off’rings here are humble,
Which Thy children bring to Thee,
And their best and sweetest praises
Are but rendered falt’ringly.
But our song shall be triumphant,
When Thy glory we shall see:
“All for Jesus!” All for Jesus!
Now and through eternity.
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
Prayers for 3/22
Today we ask the intercession of Sts. Darerca and Deogratias of Carthage; as well as Bls. Hugolinus Zefferini and Isnard de Chiampo.
For Jeremy Hand, Stephen Hand's son, as well as his family and friends...
For Claire...
For the safe return of Pervis Virginia Parker and Quadrevion Henning, as well as their family and friends...
For peace throughout the world...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
For Jeremy Hand, Stephen Hand's son, as well as his family and friends...
For Claire...
For the safe return of Pervis Virginia Parker and Quadrevion Henning, as well as their family and friends...
For peace throughout the world...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
Hymn for 3/22
Lord Jesus, Think on Me
Lord Jesus, think on me
And purge away my sin;
From earthborn passions set me free
And make me pure within.
Lord Jesus, think on me,
With many a care oppressed;
Let me Thy loving servant be
And taste Thy promised rest.
Lord Jesus, think on me
Amid the battle’s strife;
In all my pain and misery
Be Thou my Health and Life.
Lord Jesus, think on me
Nor let me go astray;
Through darkness and perplexity
Point Thou the heavenly way.
Lord Jesus, think on me
When floods the tempest high;
When on doth rush the enemy,
O Savior, be Thou nigh!
Lord Jesus, think on me
That, when the flood is past,
I may th’eternal brightness see
And share Thy joy at last.
Lord Jesus, think on me
That I may sing above
To Father, Spirit, and to Thee
The strains of praise and love.
Lord Jesus, think on me
And purge away my sin;
From earthborn passions set me free
And make me pure within.
Lord Jesus, think on me,
With many a care oppressed;
Let me Thy loving servant be
And taste Thy promised rest.
Lord Jesus, think on me
Amid the battle’s strife;
In all my pain and misery
Be Thou my Health and Life.
Lord Jesus, think on me
Nor let me go astray;
Through darkness and perplexity
Point Thou the heavenly way.
Lord Jesus, think on me
When floods the tempest high;
When on doth rush the enemy,
O Savior, be Thou nigh!
Lord Jesus, think on me
That, when the flood is past,
I may th’eternal brightness see
And share Thy joy at last.
Lord Jesus, think on me
That I may sing above
To Father, Spirit, and to Thee
The strains of praise and love.
Monday, March 20, 2006
Prayers for 3/21
Today we ask the intercessions of Sts. Benedicta Cambiagio Frassinello, Enda of Arran, Nicholas of Flue, and Serapion the Scholastic.
For the people of Swizerland...
For the Benedictine Sisters of Providence...
For the Swiss Guards...
For those enduring difficulties in their marriages...
For separated spouses...
For large families...
For government officials...
For mediators and arbitrators...
For Stephen Hand's son, Stephen, his family and friends...
For the repose of the souls of the victims of the Missouri plane crash, as well as their family and friends...
For the repose of the soul of Matthew Kruziki, as well as his family and friends...
For peace throughout the world, especially in the Middle East...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
For the people of Swizerland...
For the Benedictine Sisters of Providence...
For the Swiss Guards...
For those enduring difficulties in their marriages...
For separated spouses...
For large families...
For government officials...
For mediators and arbitrators...
For Stephen Hand's son, Stephen, his family and friends...
For the repose of the souls of the victims of the Missouri plane crash, as well as their family and friends...
For the repose of the soul of Matthew Kruziki, as well as his family and friends...
For peace throughout the world, especially in the Middle East...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
Hymn for 3/21
Lord, to Me Thy Ways Make Known
Lord, to me Thy ways make known,
Guide in truth and teach Thou me;
Thou my Savior art alone,
All the day I wait for Thee.
Lord, remember in Thy love
All Thy mercies manifold,
Tender mercies from above,
Changeless from the days of old.
Just and good the Lord abides,
He His way will sinners show,
He the meek with justice guides,
Making them His way to know.
Grace and truth shall mark the way
Where the Lord His own will lead.
If His Word they still obey
And His testimonies heed.
Lord, to me Thy ways make known,
Guide in truth and teach Thou me;
Thou my Savior art alone,
All the day I wait for Thee.
Lord, remember in Thy love
All Thy mercies manifold,
Tender mercies from above,
Changeless from the days of old.
Just and good the Lord abides,
He His way will sinners show,
He the meek with justice guides,
Making them His way to know.
Grace and truth shall mark the way
Where the Lord His own will lead.
If His Word they still obey
And His testimonies heed.
Sunday, March 19, 2006
Prayers for the Solemnity of Saint Joseph
Besides St. Joseph, we may also ask the intercession of Sts. Archippus, Cuthbert, Herbert, and Wulfram of Sens; as well as Bls. Ambrose Sansedoni of Siena and Hippolytus Galantini.
For the peoples of the Americas, Austria, Bohemia, Canada, China, Croatia, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Sicily, Vietnam, and all other places under St. Joseph's patronage...
For the many religious communities under St. Joseph's patronage...
For carpenters, woodworkers, and homebuilders...
For all working people...
For immigrants and refugees...
For those in doubt...
For those looking for a home...
For expectant mothers and their unborn children...
For all fathers...
For a blessed death...
For engaged couples...
For shepherds...
For sailors, merchant marines, and all who work on the waters...
For deliverance from epidemics...
For Stephen Hand's son, and for Stephen, his wife, and their family...
For those affected by the cyclone in northeastern Australia...
For peace throughout the world, especially in the Middle East...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
For the peoples of the Americas, Austria, Bohemia, Canada, China, Croatia, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Sicily, Vietnam, and all other places under St. Joseph's patronage...
For the many religious communities under St. Joseph's patronage...
For carpenters, woodworkers, and homebuilders...
For all working people...
For immigrants and refugees...
For those in doubt...
For those looking for a home...
For expectant mothers and their unborn children...
For all fathers...
For a blessed death...
For engaged couples...
For shepherds...
For sailors, merchant marines, and all who work on the waters...
For deliverance from epidemics...
For Stephen Hand's son, and for Stephen, his wife, and their family...
For those affected by the cyclone in northeastern Australia...
For peace throughout the world, especially in the Middle East...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
Hymn in Honor of Saint Joseph
O Blessed Saint Joseph
O blessed Saint Joseph, how great was thy worth,
The one chosen shadow of God upon earth,
The father of Jesus! Ah, then, wilt thou be,
Sweet spouse of our Lady! a father to me?
For thou to the pilgrim art father and guide,
And Jesus and Mary felt safe by thy side;
Ah, blessed Saint Joseph, how safe I should be,
Sweet spouse of our Lady! if thou wert with me!
When the treasures of God were unsheltered on earth,
Safekeeping was found for them both in thy worth:
O father of Jesus, be father to me,
Sweet spouse of our Lady! and I will love thee.
O blessed Saint Joseph, how great was thy worth,
The one chosen shadow of God upon earth,
The father of Jesus! Ah, then, wilt thou be,
Sweet spouse of our Lady! a father to me?
For thou to the pilgrim art father and guide,
And Jesus and Mary felt safe by thy side;
Ah, blessed Saint Joseph, how safe I should be,
Sweet spouse of our Lady! if thou wert with me!
When the treasures of God were unsheltered on earth,
Safekeeping was found for them both in thy worth:
O father of Jesus, be father to me,
Sweet spouse of our Lady! and I will love thee.
Prayers for 3/19
We will be celebrating St. Joseph's feast tomorrow.
However, we may ask the intercession of Sts. Alkmund, Andrea Gallerani, and John the Syrian of Pinna.
For RCIA catechumens and candidates, their sponsors, and their teachers...
For sacristans, church custodians, and all tho assist them...
For all who seek the truth with a sincere heart...
For those affected by the house fire in Philadelphia, especially for the repose of the souls of those who lost their lives...
For peace in France...
For peace in the Middle East...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intetions previously posted on this site...
However, we may ask the intercession of Sts. Alkmund, Andrea Gallerani, and John the Syrian of Pinna.
For RCIA catechumens and candidates, their sponsors, and their teachers...
For sacristans, church custodians, and all tho assist them...
For all who seek the truth with a sincere heart...
For those affected by the house fire in Philadelphia, especially for the repose of the souls of those who lost their lives...
For peace in France...
For peace in the Middle East...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intetions previously posted on this site...
Hymn for the Third Sunday of Lent (Cycle A)
This is appropriate for parishes with RCIA candidates...
I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
I heard the voice of Jesus say, “Come unto Me and rest;
Lay down, thou weary one, lay down Thy head upon My breast.”
I came to Jesus as I was, weary and worn and sad;
I found in Him a resting place, and He has made me glad.
I heard the voice of Jesus say, “Behold, I freely give
The living water; thirsty one, stoop down, and drink, and live.”
I came to Jesus, and I drank of that life giving stream;
My thirst was quenched, my soul revived, and now I live in Him.
I heard the voice of Jesus say, “I am this dark world’s Light;
Look unto Me, thy morn shall rise, and all thy day be bright.”
I looked to Jesus, and I found in Him my Star, my Sun;
And in that light of life I’ll walk, till traveling days are done.
I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
I heard the voice of Jesus say, “Come unto Me and rest;
Lay down, thou weary one, lay down Thy head upon My breast.”
I came to Jesus as I was, weary and worn and sad;
I found in Him a resting place, and He has made me glad.
I heard the voice of Jesus say, “Behold, I freely give
The living water; thirsty one, stoop down, and drink, and live.”
I came to Jesus, and I drank of that life giving stream;
My thirst was quenched, my soul revived, and now I live in Him.
I heard the voice of Jesus say, “I am this dark world’s Light;
Look unto Me, thy morn shall rise, and all thy day be bright.”
I looked to Jesus, and I found in Him my Star, my Sun;
And in that light of life I’ll walk, till traveling days are done.
Hymn for the Third Sunday of Lent (Cycle B)
The Heavens Declare Thy Glory
The heavens declare Thy glory,
The firmament Thy power;
Day unto day the story
Repeats from hour to hour;
Night unto night replying,
Proclaims in every land,
O Lord, with voice undying,
The wonders of Thy hand.
The sun with royal splendor
Goes forth to chant Thy praise;
And moonbeams soft and tender
Their gentler anthem raise;
O’er every tribe and nation
That music strange is poured,
The song of all creation,
To Thee, creation’s Lord.
How perfect, just, and holy
The precepts Thou hast given;
Still making wise the lowly,
They lift the thoughts to heaven;
How pure, how soul restoring
Thy Gospel’s heavenly ray,
A brighter radiance pouring
Than noon of brightest day.
All heaven on high rejoices
To do its Maker’s will;
The stars with solemn voices
Resound Thy praises still;
So let my whole behavior,
Thoughts, words, and actions be,
O Lord, my Strength, my Savior,
One ceaseless song to Thee.
The heavens declare Thy glory,
The firmament Thy power;
Day unto day the story
Repeats from hour to hour;
Night unto night replying,
Proclaims in every land,
O Lord, with voice undying,
The wonders of Thy hand.
The sun with royal splendor
Goes forth to chant Thy praise;
And moonbeams soft and tender
Their gentler anthem raise;
O’er every tribe and nation
That music strange is poured,
The song of all creation,
To Thee, creation’s Lord.
How perfect, just, and holy
The precepts Thou hast given;
Still making wise the lowly,
They lift the thoughts to heaven;
How pure, how soul restoring
Thy Gospel’s heavenly ray,
A brighter radiance pouring
Than noon of brightest day.
All heaven on high rejoices
To do its Maker’s will;
The stars with solemn voices
Resound Thy praises still;
So let my whole behavior,
Thoughts, words, and actions be,
O Lord, my Strength, my Savior,
One ceaseless song to Thee.
Saturday, March 18, 2006
Prayers for 3/18
Today we ask the intercession of Sts. Alexander of Jerusalem, Anselm of Lucca, Braulico, Cyril of Jerusalem, Edward the Martyr, Frigidian, and Salvator of Horta; as well as Bl. Fra Angelico.
For detachment from worldly things...
For the deliverance of those engaged in hedonistic pursuits...
For artists...
For peace in the world, especially in the Middle East...
For the repose of the souls of Viviana Terrazas, David Rodriguez, and Janet Lockhart Rodriguez; and for their families and friends...
For Christina and Tony...
Continued prayers for Dale Price and his family...
For the prayer intentions listed in Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
For detachment from worldly things...
For the deliverance of those engaged in hedonistic pursuits...
For artists...
For peace in the world, especially in the Middle East...
For the repose of the souls of Viviana Terrazas, David Rodriguez, and Janet Lockhart Rodriguez; and for their families and friends...
For Christina and Tony...
Continued prayers for Dale Price and his family...
For the prayer intentions listed in Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
Hymn for 3/18
Th'Abyss of Many a Former Sin
Th’abyss of many a former sin
Encloses me and bars me in;
Like billows my transgressions roll:
Be Thou the Pilot of my soul,
And to salvation’s harbor bring
Thou Savior and Thou glorious King.
My Father’s heritage abused,
Wasted by lust, by sin misused;
To shame and want and misery brought,
The slave to many a fruitless thought,
I cry to Thee, Who lovest men,
O pity and receive again!
In hunger now, no more possessed,
Of that my portion bright and blest,
The exile and the alien see,
Who yet would fain return to Thee,
And save me, Lord, who seek to raise
To Thy dear love the hymn of praise!
With that blest thief my prayer I make,
“Remember” for Thy mercy’s sake!
With that poor publican I cry,
“Be merciful,” O God most high!
With that lost prodigal I fain
Back to my home would turn again!
Mourn, mourn, my soul, with earnest care,
And raise to Christ the contrite prayer;
“O Thou, Who freely wast made poor,
My sorrows and my sins to cure,
Me, poor of all good works, embrace,
Enriching with Thy boundless grace!”
Th’abyss of many a former sin
Encloses me and bars me in;
Like billows my transgressions roll:
Be Thou the Pilot of my soul,
And to salvation’s harbor bring
Thou Savior and Thou glorious King.
My Father’s heritage abused,
Wasted by lust, by sin misused;
To shame and want and misery brought,
The slave to many a fruitless thought,
I cry to Thee, Who lovest men,
O pity and receive again!
In hunger now, no more possessed,
Of that my portion bright and blest,
The exile and the alien see,
Who yet would fain return to Thee,
And save me, Lord, who seek to raise
To Thy dear love the hymn of praise!
With that blest thief my prayer I make,
“Remember” for Thy mercy’s sake!
With that poor publican I cry,
“Be merciful,” O God most high!
With that lost prodigal I fain
Back to my home would turn again!
Mourn, mourn, my soul, with earnest care,
And raise to Christ the contrite prayer;
“O Thou, Who freely wast made poor,
My sorrows and my sins to cure,
Me, poor of all good works, embrace,
Enriching with Thy boundless grace!”
Friday, March 17, 2006
Prayers for 3/17
Besides St. Patrick, we also ask the intercession of Sts. Gertrude of Nivelles, Jan Sarkander, and Joseph of Arimathea; as well as Bls. Guido Maria Conforti, Juan Nepomuceno Zegrí y Moreno, and Peter Lieou.
For the peoples of Ireland and Nigeria...
For those dealing with infestations of rodents...
For pet owners, especially those who keep cats...
For gardeners...
For the mentally ill, and for their caregivers...
For travellers and those who accomodate them...
For funeral directors and casket manufacturers...
For miners...
For engineers...
For those afflicted by snakebite...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
For the peoples of Ireland and Nigeria...
For those dealing with infestations of rodents...
For pet owners, especially those who keep cats...
For gardeners...
For the mentally ill, and for their caregivers...
For travellers and those who accomodate them...
For funeral directors and casket manufacturers...
For miners...
For engineers...
For those afflicted by snakebite...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
Thursday, March 16, 2006
Hymn in Honor of St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick's Breastplate
I bind unto myself today
The strong Name of the Trinity,
By invocation of the same
The Three in One and One in Three.
I bind this today to me forever
By power of faith, Christ’s incarnation;
His baptism in Jordan river,
His death on Cross for my salvation;
His bursting from the spicèd tomb,
His riding up the heavenly way,
His coming at the day of doom
I bind unto myself today.
I bind unto myself the power
Of the great love of cherubim;
The sweet ‘Well done’ in judgment hour,
The service of the seraphim,
Confessors’ faith, Apostles’ word,
The Patriarchs’ prayers, the prophets’ scrolls,
All good deeds done unto the Lord
And purity of virgin souls.
I bind unto myself today
The virtues of the star lit heaven,
The glorious sun’s life giving ray,
The whiteness of the moon at even,
The flashing of the lightning free,
The whirling wind’s tempestuous shocks,
The stable earth, the deep salt sea
Around the old eternal rocks.
I bind unto myself today
The power of God to hold and lead,
His eye to watch, His might to stay,
His ear to hearken to my need.
The wisdom of my God to teach,
His hand to guide, His shield to ward;
The word of God to give me speech,
His heavenly host to be my guard.
Against the demon snares of sin,
The vice that gives temptation force,
The natural lusts that war within,
The hostile men that mar my course;
Or few or many, far or nigh,
In every place and in all hours,
Against their fierce hostility
I bind to me these holy powers.
Against all Satan’s spells and wiles,
Against false words of heresy,
Against the knowledge that defiles,
Against the heart’s idolatry,
Against the wizard’s evil craft,
Against the death wound and the burning,
The choking wave, the poisoned shaft,
Protect me, Christ, till Thy returning.
Christ be with me, Christ within me,
Christ behind me, Christ before me,
Christ beside me, Christ to win me,
Christ to comfort and restore me.
Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ in quiet, Christ in danger,
Christ in hearts of all that love me,
Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.
I bind unto myself the Name,
The strong Name of the Trinity,
By invocation of the same,
The Three in One and One in Three.
By Whom all nature hath creation,
Eternal Father, Spirit, Word:
Praise to the Lord of my salvation,
Salvation is of Christ the Lord!
I bind unto myself today
The strong Name of the Trinity,
By invocation of the same
The Three in One and One in Three.
I bind this today to me forever
By power of faith, Christ’s incarnation;
His baptism in Jordan river,
His death on Cross for my salvation;
His bursting from the spicèd tomb,
His riding up the heavenly way,
His coming at the day of doom
I bind unto myself today.
I bind unto myself the power
Of the great love of cherubim;
The sweet ‘Well done’ in judgment hour,
The service of the seraphim,
Confessors’ faith, Apostles’ word,
The Patriarchs’ prayers, the prophets’ scrolls,
All good deeds done unto the Lord
And purity of virgin souls.
I bind unto myself today
The virtues of the star lit heaven,
The glorious sun’s life giving ray,
The whiteness of the moon at even,
The flashing of the lightning free,
The whirling wind’s tempestuous shocks,
The stable earth, the deep salt sea
Around the old eternal rocks.
I bind unto myself today
The power of God to hold and lead,
His eye to watch, His might to stay,
His ear to hearken to my need.
The wisdom of my God to teach,
His hand to guide, His shield to ward;
The word of God to give me speech,
His heavenly host to be my guard.
Against the demon snares of sin,
The vice that gives temptation force,
The natural lusts that war within,
The hostile men that mar my course;
Or few or many, far or nigh,
In every place and in all hours,
Against their fierce hostility
I bind to me these holy powers.
Against all Satan’s spells and wiles,
Against false words of heresy,
Against the knowledge that defiles,
Against the heart’s idolatry,
Against the wizard’s evil craft,
Against the death wound and the burning,
The choking wave, the poisoned shaft,
Protect me, Christ, till Thy returning.
Christ be with me, Christ within me,
Christ behind me, Christ before me,
Christ beside me, Christ to win me,
Christ to comfort and restore me.
Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ in quiet, Christ in danger,
Christ in hearts of all that love me,
Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.
I bind unto myself the Name,
The strong Name of the Trinity,
By invocation of the same,
The Three in One and One in Three.
By Whom all nature hath creation,
Eternal Father, Spirit, Word:
Praise to the Lord of my salvation,
Salvation is of Christ the Lord!
Wednesday, March 15, 2006
Prayers for 3/16
Today we ask the intercession of Sts. Abraham Kidunaia, Aristolubus, Heribert of Cologne, and John Sordi; as well as Bls. John Amias, Robert Dalby, and William of Hart.
For detachment from worldly things...
For the poor and less fortunate among us...
For areas suffering from drought...
For the six men in England affected by a trial drug test...
For the repose of the souls of Margaret Meyer and Earl Meyer, and their family and friends...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
For detachment from worldly things...
For the poor and less fortunate among us...
For areas suffering from drought...
For the six men in England affected by a trial drug test...
For the repose of the souls of Margaret Meyer and Earl Meyer, and their family and friends...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
Hymn for 3/16
Dives and Lazarus
As it fell out upon one day,
Rich Divès made a feast,
And he invited all his friends,
And gentry of the best.
Then Lazarus laid him down and down
And down at Divès’ door:
“Some meat and drink, brother, Diverus,
Bestow upon the poor.”
“Thou’rt none of my brothers, Lazarus,
That liest begging at my door;
No meat, nor drink will I give thee,
Nor bestow upon the poor.”
Then Lazarus laid him down and down,
All under Divès’ wall:
“Some meat, some drink, brother Diverus,
For hunger starve I shall.”
“Thou’rt none of my brothers, Lazarus,
That liest begging at my gate;
No meat, no drink will I give thee,
For Jesus Christ His sake.”
Then Divès sent out his hungry dogs,
To bite him as he lay;
They hadn’t the power to bite one bite,
But licked his sores away.
Then Divès sent to his merry men,
To worry poor Lazarus away;
They’d not the power to strike one stroke,
But flung their whips away.
As it fell out upon one day,
Poor Lazarus sickened and died;
There came two angels out of heaven,
His soul therein to guide.
“Rise up! rise up! brother Lazarus,
And go along with me;
For you’ve a place prepared in heaven,
To sit on an angel’s knee.”
As it fell out upon one day,
Rich Divès sickened and died;
There came two serpents out of hell,
His soul therein to guide.
“Rise up! rise up! brother Diverus,
And come along with me;
There is a place provided in hell
For wicked men like thee.”
Then Divès looked up with his eyes
And saw poor Lazarus blest;
“Give me one drop of water, brother Lazarus,
To quench my flaming thirst.”
“O, was I now but alive again
The space of one half hour!
O, that I had my peace again
Then the devil should have no power.”
As it fell out upon one day,
Rich Divès made a feast,
And he invited all his friends,
And gentry of the best.
Then Lazarus laid him down and down
And down at Divès’ door:
“Some meat and drink, brother, Diverus,
Bestow upon the poor.”
“Thou’rt none of my brothers, Lazarus,
That liest begging at my door;
No meat, nor drink will I give thee,
Nor bestow upon the poor.”
Then Lazarus laid him down and down,
All under Divès’ wall:
“Some meat, some drink, brother Diverus,
For hunger starve I shall.”
“Thou’rt none of my brothers, Lazarus,
That liest begging at my gate;
No meat, no drink will I give thee,
For Jesus Christ His sake.”
Then Divès sent out his hungry dogs,
To bite him as he lay;
They hadn’t the power to bite one bite,
But licked his sores away.
Then Divès sent to his merry men,
To worry poor Lazarus away;
They’d not the power to strike one stroke,
But flung their whips away.
As it fell out upon one day,
Poor Lazarus sickened and died;
There came two angels out of heaven,
His soul therein to guide.
“Rise up! rise up! brother Lazarus,
And go along with me;
For you’ve a place prepared in heaven,
To sit on an angel’s knee.”
As it fell out upon one day,
Rich Divès sickened and died;
There came two serpents out of hell,
His soul therein to guide.
“Rise up! rise up! brother Diverus,
And come along with me;
There is a place provided in hell
For wicked men like thee.”
Then Divès looked up with his eyes
And saw poor Lazarus blest;
“Give me one drop of water, brother Lazarus,
To quench my flaming thirst.”
“O, was I now but alive again
The space of one half hour!
O, that I had my peace again
Then the devil should have no power.”
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Prayers for 3/15
Today we ask the intercession of Sts. Clement Mary Hofbauer, Longinus, Louise de Marillac, and Pope Zachary; as well as Bls. Artemide Zatti and John Adalbert Balicki.
For the Holy Father...
For the Redemptorists...
For the Daughters of Charity...
For the Vincentian Service Corps...
For healthcare administrators...
For social workers and their clients...
For the people of Hawaii affected by floods...
For the people of Texas affected by wildfires...
For the repose of the soul of Lance Cpl. Nicholas Anderson...
For Jen M's father, her family, and the medical professionals overseeing her father's care...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
For the Holy Father...
For the Redemptorists...
For the Daughters of Charity...
For the Vincentian Service Corps...
For healthcare administrators...
For social workers and their clients...
For the people of Hawaii affected by floods...
For the people of Texas affected by wildfires...
For the repose of the soul of Lance Cpl. Nicholas Anderson...
For Jen M's father, her family, and the medical professionals overseeing her father's care...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
Hymn for 3/15
Oh! What, If We Are Christ's
Oh! what, if we are Christ’s,
Is earthly shame or loss?
Bright shall the crown of glory be
When we have borne the cross.
Keen was the trial once,
Bitter the cup of woe,
When martyred saints, baptized in blood,
Christ’s sufferings shared below:
Bright is their glory now,
Boundless their joy above,
Where, on the bosom of their God,
They rest in perfect love.
Lord, may that grace be ours,
Like them in faith to bear
All that of sorrow, grief or pain
May be our portion here.
Enough if Thou at last
The word of blessing give,
And let us rest beneath Thy feet,
Where saints and angels live.
All glory, Lord, to Thee,
Whom Heav’n and earth adore;
To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
One God forevermore.
Oh! what, if we are Christ’s,
Is earthly shame or loss?
Bright shall the crown of glory be
When we have borne the cross.
Keen was the trial once,
Bitter the cup of woe,
When martyred saints, baptized in blood,
Christ’s sufferings shared below:
Bright is their glory now,
Boundless their joy above,
Where, on the bosom of their God,
They rest in perfect love.
Lord, may that grace be ours,
Like them in faith to bear
All that of sorrow, grief or pain
May be our portion here.
Enough if Thou at last
The word of blessing give,
And let us rest beneath Thy feet,
Where saints and angels live.
All glory, Lord, to Thee,
Whom Heav’n and earth adore;
To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
One God forevermore.
Monday, March 13, 2006
Prayers for 3/14
Today we ask the intercession of Sts. Leobinus and Matilda, as well as Bl. Giacomo Cusmano.
For the desire to serve others and expect nothing in return...
For parents who have suffered the loss of a child...
For Fr. Jeffrey Keyes' sister, Kathy...
For the people of Dafur and Chad...
For the desire to serve others and expect nothing in return...
For parents who have suffered the loss of a child...
For Fr. Jeffrey Keyes' sister, Kathy...
For the people of Dafur and Chad...
For peace in the Middle East...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
Hymn for 3/14
Thus Speaks the Lord to Wicked Men
Thus speaks the Lord to wicked men:
My statutes why do you declare?
Why take My covenant in your mouth,
Since ye for wisdom do not care?
For ye My holy words profane
And cast them from you in disdain.
Ye have consented with the thief,
Ye have partaken with the vile,
Your mouths to evil words ye give,
Your tongues proclaim deceit and guile,
Ye glory in your brother’s shame,
Your mother’s son do you defame.
Thus have ye done; I silence kept,
And this has been your secret thought,
That I was wholly as yourselves,
To take your evil deeds as naught;
I will reprove you and array
Your deeds before your eyes this day.
Consider this, who God forget
Lest I destroy with none to free;
Who offers sacrifice of thanks,
He glorifies and honors Me;
To him who orders well his way
Salvation free I will display.
Thus speaks the Lord to wicked men:
My statutes why do you declare?
Why take My covenant in your mouth,
Since ye for wisdom do not care?
For ye My holy words profane
And cast them from you in disdain.
Ye have consented with the thief,
Ye have partaken with the vile,
Your mouths to evil words ye give,
Your tongues proclaim deceit and guile,
Ye glory in your brother’s shame,
Your mother’s son do you defame.
Thus have ye done; I silence kept,
And this has been your secret thought,
That I was wholly as yourselves,
To take your evil deeds as naught;
I will reprove you and array
Your deeds before your eyes this day.
Consider this, who God forget
Lest I destroy with none to free;
Who offers sacrifice of thanks,
He glorifies and honors Me;
To him who orders well his way
Salvation free I will display.
A Thank You
I'd like to thank JB the Kairos Guy for helping to inspire this blog. JB used to post a daily hymn and prayer intentions on his blog years and years ago.
Thank you, JB. And you are always in our prayers.
Thank you, JB. And you are always in our prayers.
Sunday, March 12, 2006
Prayers for 3/13
Today we ask the intercession of Sts. Ansovinus, Euphrasia, and Roderick; as well as Bls. Agnellus of Pisa and Heldrad .
For farmers...
For Alicia, her father, and their family and friends...
For the people of Texas affected by wildfires, and for the repose of the soul of those who've died in the fires...
For the people in the Midwest affected by severe storms, and for the repose of the soul of those who've died in the fires...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
For farmers...
For Alicia, her father, and their family and friends...
For the people of Texas affected by wildfires, and for the repose of the soul of those who've died in the fires...
For the people in the Midwest affected by severe storms, and for the repose of the soul of those who've died in the fires...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
Hymn for 3/13
Now Is the Healing Time Decreed
Now is the healing time decreed
For sins of heart, of word or deed,
When we in humble fear record
The wrong that we have done the Lord.
Who, always merciful and good,
Has borne so long our wayward mood,
Nor cut us off unsparingly
In our so great iniquity.
Therefore with fasting and with prayer,
Our secret sorrow we declare;
With all good striving seek His face,
And lowly hearted plead for grace.
Cleanse us, O Lord, from every stain,
Help us the meed of praise to gain,
Till with the angels linked in love
Joyful we tread Thy courts above.
Father and Son and Spirit blest,
To Thee be every prayer addrest,
Who art in threefold Name adored,
From age to age, the only Lord.
Now is the healing time decreed
For sins of heart, of word or deed,
When we in humble fear record
The wrong that we have done the Lord.
Who, always merciful and good,
Has borne so long our wayward mood,
Nor cut us off unsparingly
In our so great iniquity.
Therefore with fasting and with prayer,
Our secret sorrow we declare;
With all good striving seek His face,
And lowly hearted plead for grace.
Cleanse us, O Lord, from every stain,
Help us the meed of praise to gain,
Till with the angels linked in love
Joyful we tread Thy courts above.
Father and Son and Spirit blest,
To Thee be every prayer addrest,
Who art in threefold Name adored,
From age to age, the only Lord.
Saturday, March 11, 2006
Prayers for 3/12
Today we ask the intercession of Sts. Luigi Orione, Mura , and Seraphina.
For the disabled and the chronically ill...
For the Sons and Ladies of Divine Providence...
For Father Georg Ratzinger...
For expectant mothers, especially those with difficult pregnancies...
For those affected by tornadoes in Missouri, and for the repose of the souls of those who lost their lives...
For the repose of the souls of those who lost their lives in house fires in Tennessee and Indiana, and for their family and friends...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
For the disabled and the chronically ill...
For the Sons and Ladies of Divine Providence...
For Father Georg Ratzinger...
For expectant mothers, especially those with difficult pregnancies...
For those affected by tornadoes in Missouri, and for the repose of the souls of those who lost their lives...
For the repose of the souls of those who lost their lives in house fires in Tennessee and Indiana, and for their family and friends...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
Hymn for the Second Sunday of Lent
Lord Jesus, on the Holy Mount
Lord Jesus, on the holy mount
We would abide with Thee,
Still drinking from the blessèd fount
Of grace, so rich and free.
There prophets praise Thy glorious Name,
And deeds which Thou hast done;
And there the Father’s words proclaim
His own belovèd Son.
The rays of Thy transfigured face
Beam with such golden light
That we would never leave the place,
Nor lose the heavenly sight.
But there is work on earth to do,
The suffering soul to heal;
The harvest great, the laborers few
Thy kingdom to reveal.
We may not linger on the mount,
Where bright Thy glories shine;
We may not taste the sacred fount
Of blessedness divine.
But let some beams of heavenly light
Make bright our earthly way;
Then grant the beatific sight
Of heaven and endless day.
Lord Jesus, on the holy mount
We would abide with Thee,
Still drinking from the blessèd fount
Of grace, so rich and free.
There prophets praise Thy glorious Name,
And deeds which Thou hast done;
And there the Father’s words proclaim
His own belovèd Son.
The rays of Thy transfigured face
Beam with such golden light
That we would never leave the place,
Nor lose the heavenly sight.
But there is work on earth to do,
The suffering soul to heal;
The harvest great, the laborers few
Thy kingdom to reveal.
We may not linger on the mount,
Where bright Thy glories shine;
We may not taste the sacred fount
Of blessedness divine.
But let some beams of heavenly light
Make bright our earthly way;
Then grant the beatific sight
Of heaven and endless day.
Friday, March 10, 2006
Prayers for 3/11
Today we ask the interccession of Sts. Aengus the Culdee, Aurea of San Millán, Eulogius of Cordoba, and Vindician of Cambrai; as well as Bls. John Righi Fabriano and Thomas Atkinson.
For the gift of love...
For our enemies...
For carpenters and other woodworkers...
For metalworkers, especially coppersmiths...
For the repose of the soul of Tom Fox, as well as his family and friends...
For all people kidnapped in foreign nations, and their safe return...
For the repose of the soul of Austin Biese...
For peace throughout the world, especially the Middle East...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
For the gift of love...
For our enemies...
For carpenters and other woodworkers...
For metalworkers, especially coppersmiths...
For the repose of the soul of Tom Fox, as well as his family and friends...
For all people kidnapped in foreign nations, and their safe return...
For the repose of the soul of Austin Biese...
For peace throughout the world, especially the Middle East...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
Hymn for 3/11
O Let My Supplicating Cry
O let my supplicating cry
By Thee, my gracious Lord, be heard;
Give wisdom and deliver me
According to Thy faithful Word.
Instructed in Thy holy law,
To praise Thy Word I lift my voice;
O Lord, be Thou my present help,
For Thy commandments are my choice.
For Thy salvation I have longed,
And in Thy law is my delight;
Enrich my soul with life divine,
And help by Thy judgments right.
Thy servant like a wandering sheep
Has lost the path and gone astray;
Restore my soul and lead me home,
For Thy commands I would obey.
O let my supplicating cry
By Thee, my gracious Lord, be heard;
Give wisdom and deliver me
According to Thy faithful Word.
Instructed in Thy holy law,
To praise Thy Word I lift my voice;
O Lord, be Thou my present help,
For Thy commandments are my choice.
For Thy salvation I have longed,
And in Thy law is my delight;
Enrich my soul with life divine,
And help by Thy judgments right.
Thy servant like a wandering sheep
Has lost the path and gone astray;
Restore my soul and lead me home,
For Thy commands I would obey.
Thursday, March 09, 2006
Prayers for 3/10
Today we ask the intercession of Pope St. Simplicius, Sts. Attalas of Bobbio, Dominic Savio, and John Ogilvie; as well as Bls. Elias Nieves, Marie Eugénie de Jésus, and Peter de Geremia.
For the Holy Father...
For boys, especially those in need of stability and structure...
For children in trouble, especially those in custody...
For children's choirs and their teachers and directors...
For the Religious of the Assumption...
For people in Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee affected by severe storms...
For the repose of the soul of Sharron Bishop...
For peace in throughout the world, especially Iraq and Iran...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
For the Holy Father...
For boys, especially those in need of stability and structure...
For children in trouble, especially those in custody...
For children's choirs and their teachers and directors...
For the Religious of the Assumption...
For people in Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee affected by severe storms...
For the repose of the soul of Sharron Bishop...
For peace in throughout the world, especially Iraq and Iran...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
Hymn for 3/10
When in the Hour of Utmost Need
When in the hour of utmost need
We know not where to look for aid,
When days and nights of anxious thought
Nor help nor counsel yet have brought.
Then this our comfort is alone,
That we may meet before Thy throne,
And cry, O faithful God, to Thee
For rescue from our misery.
That so with all our hearts we may
Once more our glad thanksgivings pay,
And walk obedient to Thy Word,
And now and ever praise the Lord.
When in the hour of utmost need
We know not where to look for aid,
When days and nights of anxious thought
Nor help nor counsel yet have brought.
Then this our comfort is alone,
That we may meet before Thy throne,
And cry, O faithful God, to Thee
For rescue from our misery.
That so with all our hearts we may
Once more our glad thanksgivings pay,
And walk obedient to Thy Word,
And now and ever praise the Lord.
Prayers for 3/9
Today we ask the intercession of Sts. Catherine of Bologna, Frances of Rome, and Gregory of Nyssa.
For artists and keepers of art galleries...
For motorists, cab drivers and bus drivers...
For the recently widowed...
For the repose of the souls of Peter A. Miller, Brien P. Eisaman, and Marlena L. Yomes...
For peace in the Middle East, especially Iran and Iraq...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
For artists and keepers of art galleries...
For motorists, cab drivers and bus drivers...
For the recently widowed...
For the repose of the souls of Peter A. Miller, Brien P. Eisaman, and Marlena L. Yomes...
For peace in the Middle East, especially Iran and Iraq...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
Hymn for 3/9
With Grateful Heart My Thanks I Bring
With grateful heart my thanks I bring,
Before the great Thy praise I sing;
I worship in Thy holy place
And praise Thee for Thy truth and grace;
For truth and grace together shine
In Thy most holy Word divine,
In Thy most holy Word divine.
I cried to Thee and Thou didst save,
Thy Word of grace new courage gave;
The kings of earth shall thank Thee, Lord,
For they have heard Thy wondrous Word;
Yea, they shall come with songs of praise,
For great and glorious are Thy ways,
For great and glorious are Thy ways.
O Lord, enthroned in glory bright,
Thou reignest in the heavenly height;
The proud in vain Thy favor seek,
But Thou hast mercy for the meek;
Through trouble though my pathway be,
Thou wilt retrieve and strengthen me,
Thou wilt retrieve and strengthen me.
Thou wilt stretch forth Thy mighty arm
To save me when my foes alarm;
The work Thou hast for me begun
Shall by Thy grace be fully done;
Forever mercy dwells with Thee;
O Lord, my Maker, think on me,
O Lord, my Maker, think on me.
With grateful heart my thanks I bring,
Before the great Thy praise I sing;
I worship in Thy holy place
And praise Thee for Thy truth and grace;
For truth and grace together shine
In Thy most holy Word divine,
In Thy most holy Word divine.
I cried to Thee and Thou didst save,
Thy Word of grace new courage gave;
The kings of earth shall thank Thee, Lord,
For they have heard Thy wondrous Word;
Yea, they shall come with songs of praise,
For great and glorious are Thy ways,
For great and glorious are Thy ways.
O Lord, enthroned in glory bright,
Thou reignest in the heavenly height;
The proud in vain Thy favor seek,
But Thou hast mercy for the meek;
Through trouble though my pathway be,
Thou wilt retrieve and strengthen me,
Thou wilt retrieve and strengthen me.
Thou wilt stretch forth Thy mighty arm
To save me when my foes alarm;
The work Thou hast for me begun
Shall by Thy grace be fully done;
Forever mercy dwells with Thee;
O Lord, my Maker, think on me,
O Lord, my Maker, think on me.
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
An Informative Post
I thought I'd let our visitors know how we put together our daily postings.
The first source is the day's Mass readings. We use Universalis and our copy of Magnificat for this. The day's hymn is based on the readings, the season, or the feast day, and is usually found in the Cyberhymnal.
Then we go to the Saints and Blesseds of the day. Even if a major feast is being celebrated, there are always a few more saints remembered on any given day. We don't post them all, but we try to choose the ones who have specific patronages, or have founded or reformed religious orders, or have lived in more recent times. For example, the post for March 8 has a petition for the people of Iceland, since St. Jon Helgi Ogmundarson evangelized that island.
After these two sources, we turn to email requests and as much of St. Blog's as we can surf. We always link to the blogpost, and try to remember to leave a reply, letting them know that they are remembered at this site.
Lastly, we turn to the day's events, and pray for the world around us.
Dave usually works on the hymn, the readings, and the saints; while Amy does the surfing for St. Blog's requests.
One note: if you do send in prayer requests via email, please make "Prayers", "Prayer Requests", or such as the heading. For some odd reason, we get a lot of scammail at this address.
The first source is the day's Mass readings. We use Universalis and our copy of Magnificat for this. The day's hymn is based on the readings, the season, or the feast day, and is usually found in the Cyberhymnal.
Then we go to the Saints and Blesseds of the day. Even if a major feast is being celebrated, there are always a few more saints remembered on any given day. We don't post them all, but we try to choose the ones who have specific patronages, or have founded or reformed religious orders, or have lived in more recent times. For example, the post for March 8 has a petition for the people of Iceland, since St. Jon Helgi Ogmundarson evangelized that island.
After these two sources, we turn to email requests and as much of St. Blog's as we can surf. We always link to the blogpost, and try to remember to leave a reply, letting them know that they are remembered at this site.
Lastly, we turn to the day's events, and pray for the world around us.
Dave usually works on the hymn, the readings, and the saints; while Amy does the surfing for St. Blog's requests.
One note: if you do send in prayer requests via email, please make "Prayers", "Prayer Requests", or such as the heading. For some odd reason, we get a lot of scammail at this address.
Prayers for 3/8
Today we ask the intercession of Sts. John of God, Jon Helgi Ogmundarson, Philemon, Senan, Siméon-François Berneux, and Stephen of Obazine; as well as Bl. Vincent Kabudlek.
For the people of Iceland...
For the Hospitaller Brothers of St. John of God...
For alcoholics and their families and support groups...
For bookbinders, booksellers and all who work in the publishing industry...
For the sick, and for their caregivers...
For all who work in healthcare...
For firefighters...
For all who work in theatre and cinema...
For the dying...
For peace throughout the world...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
For the people of Iceland...
For the Hospitaller Brothers of St. John of God...
For alcoholics and their families and support groups...
For bookbinders, booksellers and all who work in the publishing industry...
For the sick, and for their caregivers...
For all who work in healthcare...
For firefighters...
For all who work in theatre and cinema...
For the dying...
For peace throughout the world...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
Hymn for 3/8
Lo! Now Is Our Accepted Day
Lo! now is our accepted day,
The time for purging sins away,
The sins of thought, and deed, and word,
That we have done against the Lord.
For He the Merciful and True
Hath spared His people hitherto;
Not willing that the soul should die,
Though great its past iniquity.
Then let us all with earnest care,
And contrite fast, and tear and prayer,
And works of mercy and of love,
Entreat for pardon from above;
That He may all our sins efface,
Adorn us with the gifts of grace,
And join us to the angel band,
Forever in the heavenly land.
Blest Three in One and One in Three,
Almighty God, we pray to Thee,
That Thou wouldst now vouchsafe to bless
Our fast with fruits of righteousness.
Lo! now is our accepted day,
The time for purging sins away,
The sins of thought, and deed, and word,
That we have done against the Lord.
For He the Merciful and True
Hath spared His people hitherto;
Not willing that the soul should die,
Though great its past iniquity.
Then let us all with earnest care,
And contrite fast, and tear and prayer,
And works of mercy and of love,
Entreat for pardon from above;
That He may all our sins efface,
Adorn us with the gifts of grace,
And join us to the angel band,
Forever in the heavenly land.
Blest Three in One and One in Three,
Almighty God, we pray to Thee,
That Thou wouldst now vouchsafe to bless
Our fast with fruits of righteousness.
Prayers for 3/7
Today we ask the intercession of Sts. Perpetua and Felicity, and Teresa Margaret Redi, and Bls. German Gardiner, John Ireland, and John Larke.
For the martyrs of the present day...
For ranchers and all who work with livestock...
For the people of England...
For the gift of fervent prayer...
For the safe return of Tommaso Onofri, as well as his family...
For peace in the Middle East, especially in Iraq and Iran...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
For the martyrs of the present day...
For ranchers and all who work with livestock...
For the people of England...
For the gift of fervent prayer...
For the safe return of Tommaso Onofri, as well as his family...
For peace in the Middle East, especially in Iraq and Iran...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
Monday, March 06, 2006
Hymn for 3/7
With Broken Heart and Contrite Sigh
With broken heart and contrite sigh,
A trembling sinner, Lord, I cry;
Thy pard’ning grace is rich and free:
O God, merciful to me.
I smite upon my troubled breast,
With deep and conscious guilt oppressed,
Christ and His cross my only plea:
O God, merciful to me.
Far off I stand with tearful eyes,
Nor dare uplift them to the skies;
But Thou dost all my anguish see:
O God, merciful to me.
Nor alms, nor deeds that I have done,
Can for a single sin atone;
To Calvary alone I flee:
O God, merciful to me.
And when, redeemed from sin and hell,
With all the ransomed throng I dwell,
My raptured song shall ever be,
God has been merciful to me.
With broken heart and contrite sigh,
A trembling sinner, Lord, I cry;
Thy pard’ning grace is rich and free:
O God, merciful to me.
I smite upon my troubled breast,
With deep and conscious guilt oppressed,
Christ and His cross my only plea:
O God, merciful to me.
Far off I stand with tearful eyes,
Nor dare uplift them to the skies;
But Thou dost all my anguish see:
O God, merciful to me.
Nor alms, nor deeds that I have done,
Can for a single sin atone;
To Calvary alone I flee:
O God, merciful to me.
And when, redeemed from sin and hell,
With all the ransomed throng I dwell,
My raptured song shall ever be,
God has been merciful to me.
Sunday, March 05, 2006
Prayers for 3/6
Today we ask the intercession of Sts. Chrodegang of Metz, Colette, Fridolin, Rose of Viterbo, and Sylvester of Assisi; as well as Bl. Jordan of Pisa.
For all who work in the cause of social justice and those served by them...
For the grace to practice the Corporal Works of Mercy...
For the people of Alsace...
For the Poor Clare Colettines...
For members of Third Orders...
For peace in the Middle East, especially Iran and Iraq...
For the homebound...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
For all who work in the cause of social justice and those served by them...
For the grace to practice the Corporal Works of Mercy...
For the people of Alsace...
For the Poor Clare Colettines...
For members of Third Orders...
For peace in the Middle East, especially Iran and Iraq...
For the homebound...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
Hymn for 3/6
Lord of Glory, Who Hast Brought Us
Lord of Glory, Who hast bought us with Thy lifeblood as the price,
Never grudging for the lost ones that tremendous sacrifice;
And with that hast freely given blessings countless as the sand,
To the unthankful and the evil with Thine own unsparing hand.
Grant us hearts, dear Lord, to yield Thee gladly, freely, of Thine own.
With the sunshine of Thy goodness melt our thankless hearts of stone.
Till our cold and selfish natures, warmed by Thee, at length believe
That more happy and more blessed ’tis to give than to receive.
Wondrous honor hast Thou given to our humblest charity.
In Thine own mysterious sentence, “Ye have done it unto Me.”
Can it be, O gracious Master, Thou dost deign for alms to sue,
Saying by Thy poor and needy, “Give as I have given you”?
Yes: the sorrow and the suffering, which on every hand we see,
Channels are for tithes and offerings due by solemn right to Thee;
Right of which we may not rob Thee, debt we may not choose but pay,
Lest that face of love and pity turn from us another day.
Lord of Glory, Who hast bought us with Thy lifeblood as the price,
Never grudging for the lost ones that tremendous sacrifice;
Give us faith, to trust Thee boldly; hope, to stay our souls on Thee;
But O, best of all Thy graces, give us Thine own charity.
Lord of Glory, Who hast bought us with Thy lifeblood as the price,
Never grudging for the lost ones that tremendous sacrifice;
And with that hast freely given blessings countless as the sand,
To the unthankful and the evil with Thine own unsparing hand.
Grant us hearts, dear Lord, to yield Thee gladly, freely, of Thine own.
With the sunshine of Thy goodness melt our thankless hearts of stone.
Till our cold and selfish natures, warmed by Thee, at length believe
That more happy and more blessed ’tis to give than to receive.
Wondrous honor hast Thou given to our humblest charity.
In Thine own mysterious sentence, “Ye have done it unto Me.”
Can it be, O gracious Master, Thou dost deign for alms to sue,
Saying by Thy poor and needy, “Give as I have given you”?
Yes: the sorrow and the suffering, which on every hand we see,
Channels are for tithes and offerings due by solemn right to Thee;
Right of which we may not rob Thee, debt we may not choose but pay,
Lest that face of love and pity turn from us another day.
Lord of Glory, Who hast bought us with Thy lifeblood as the price,
Never grudging for the lost ones that tremendous sacrifice;
Give us faith, to trust Thee boldly; hope, to stay our souls on Thee;
But O, best of all Thy graces, give us Thine own charity.
Prayers for 3/5
Today we ask the intercession of Sts. Colman of Armagh, Gerasimus, Kieran, and Piran.
For the people of Cornwall, England...
For miners...
For discipline and perseverence in fasting this Lenten season...
For all the homebound...
For the repose of the soul of Shawn McElhinney's father...
For the people of Holland, especially children and babies...
For those affected by the West Virginia power plant fire...
For peace in the Middle East, especially Iran and Iraq...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
For the people of Cornwall, England...
For miners...
For discipline and perseverence in fasting this Lenten season...
For all the homebound...
For the repose of the soul of Shawn McElhinney's father...
For the people of Holland, especially children and babies...
For those affected by the West Virginia power plant fire...
For peace in the Middle East, especially Iran and Iraq...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
Hymn for the First Sunday of Lent
The Glory of These Forty Days
The glory of these forty days
We celebrate with songs of praise;
For Christ, by Whom all things were made,
Himself has fasted and has prayed.
Alone and fasting Moses saw
The loving God Who gave the law;
And to Elijah, fasting, came
The steeds and chariots of flame.
So Daniel trained his mystic sight,
Delivered from the lions’ might;
And John, the Bridegroom’s friend, became
The herald of Messiah’s Name.
Then grant us, Lord, like them to be
Full oft in fast and prayer with Thee;
Our spirits strengthen with Thy grace,
And give us joy to see Thy face.
O Father, Son, and Spirit blest,
To thee be every prayer addressed,
Who art in threefold Name adored,
From age to age, the only Lord.
The glory of these forty days
We celebrate with songs of praise;
For Christ, by Whom all things were made,
Himself has fasted and has prayed.
Alone and fasting Moses saw
The loving God Who gave the law;
And to Elijah, fasting, came
The steeds and chariots of flame.
So Daniel trained his mystic sight,
Delivered from the lions’ might;
And John, the Bridegroom’s friend, became
The herald of Messiah’s Name.
Then grant us, Lord, like them to be
Full oft in fast and prayer with Thee;
Our spirits strengthen with Thy grace,
And give us joy to see Thy face.
O Father, Son, and Spirit blest,
To thee be every prayer addressed,
Who art in threefold Name adored,
From age to age, the only Lord.
Friday, March 03, 2006
Prayers for 3/4
Two days' worth of saints, since we couldn't post last night....
Today we ask the intercession of Sts. Arthelais, Cunegundes, Katharine Drexel, Teresa Eustochio, Winwallus, Casimir of Poland, and Pope Lucius I; as well as Bls. Angela Truszkowska, Jacobinus de' Canepaci, Christopher Bales, Placide Viel, and Giovanni Antonio Farina.
For the Holy Father and his intentions...
For those who work in meal programs and food pantries, and those served by them...
For the peoples of Poland and Lithuania...
For the Felician Sisters...
For the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament...
For the Daughters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus...
For the repose of the soul of Missey, for her newborn daughter, for her husband, children, extended family and friends...
For the people of Oahu and Hawaii affected by heavy rains...
For peace in the Middle East, especially Iran and Iraq...
For those suffering from winter illnesses...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
Today we ask the intercession of Sts. Arthelais, Cunegundes, Katharine Drexel, Teresa Eustochio, Winwallus, Casimir of Poland, and Pope Lucius I; as well as Bls. Angela Truszkowska, Jacobinus de' Canepaci, Christopher Bales, Placide Viel, and Giovanni Antonio Farina.
For the Holy Father and his intentions...
For those who work in meal programs and food pantries, and those served by them...
For the peoples of Poland and Lithuania...
For the Felician Sisters...
For the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament...
For the Daughters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus...
For the repose of the soul of Missey, for her newborn daughter, for her husband, children, extended family and friends...
For the people of Oahu and Hawaii affected by heavy rains...
For peace in the Middle East, especially Iran and Iraq...
For those suffering from winter illnesses...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
Hymn for 3/4
Heavenly Father, Bless Me Now
Heavenly Father, bless me now;
At the cross of Christ I bow;
Take my guilt and grief away;
Hear and heal me now, I pray.
Now, O Lord, this very hour,
Send Thy grace and show Thy power;
While I rest upon Thy Word;
Come, and bless me now, O Lord.
Mercy now, O Lord, I plead
In this hour of utter need;
Turn me not away unblest;
Calm my anguish into rest.
O Thou loving, blessèd One,
Rising o’er me like the sun,
Light and life art Thou within;
Savior, Thou, from every sin!
Heavenly Father, bless me now;
At the cross of Christ I bow;
Take my guilt and grief away;
Hear and heal me now, I pray.
Now, O Lord, this very hour,
Send Thy grace and show Thy power;
While I rest upon Thy Word;
Come, and bless me now, O Lord.
Mercy now, O Lord, I plead
In this hour of utter need;
Turn me not away unblest;
Calm my anguish into rest.
O Thou loving, blessèd One,
Rising o’er me like the sun,
Light and life art Thou within;
Savior, Thou, from every sin!
Wednesday, March 01, 2006
Prayers for 3/2
Today we ask the intercession of Sts. Agnes of Prague, Angela of the Cross Guerrero, Chad, and John Maron ; as well as Bls. Charles the Good and Henry Suso.
For the virtue of self denial...
For the Congregation of the Cross...
For Maronite Rite Catholics...
For the repose of the soul of Imette St. Guillen, her family and friends...
For peace in the Middle East, especially Iraq and Iran...
For those affected by cold weather, snow, and rain...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
For the virtue of self denial...
For the Congregation of the Cross...
For Maronite Rite Catholics...
For the repose of the soul of Imette St. Guillen, her family and friends...
For peace in the Middle East, especially Iraq and Iran...
For those affected by cold weather, snow, and rain...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
Hymn for 3/2
O Kind Creator, Bend Thine Ear
O kind Creator, bend Thine ear
To mark the cry, to know the tear
Before Thy throne of mercy spent
In this Thy holy fast of Lent.
Our hearts are open, Lord, to Thee;
Thou knowest our infirmity;
Pour out on all who seek Thy face
Abundance of Thy pardoning grace.
Our sins are many, this we know;
Spare us, good Lord, Thy mercy show;
And for the honor of Thy Name
Our fainting souls to life reclaim.
Give us the self control that springs
From discipline of outward things,
That fasting inward secretly
The soul may purely dwell with Thee.
We pray Thee, Holy Trinity,
One God, unchanging Unity,
That we from this our abstinence
May reap the fruits of penitence.
O kind Creator, bend Thine ear
To mark the cry, to know the tear
Before Thy throne of mercy spent
In this Thy holy fast of Lent.
Our hearts are open, Lord, to Thee;
Thou knowest our infirmity;
Pour out on all who seek Thy face
Abundance of Thy pardoning grace.
Our sins are many, this we know;
Spare us, good Lord, Thy mercy show;
And for the honor of Thy Name
Our fainting souls to life reclaim.
Give us the self control that springs
From discipline of outward things,
That fasting inward secretly
The soul may purely dwell with Thee.
We pray Thee, Holy Trinity,
One God, unchanging Unity,
That we from this our abstinence
May reap the fruits of penitence.
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