Today we ask the intercession of a group of Japanese Martyrs: Sts. Alphonsus de Mena, Andrew Sushinda, Andrew Tokuan, Anthony of Tuy, Dominic Nifaki, Dominic of Fiunga, Dominic of the Holy Rosary, Dominic Shibioge, Dominic Tomaki, and Gaius Xeymon.
We also ask the intercession of Sts. Bernard (of Alcira), Gracia, Hannibal Mary Di Francia, Justin Martyr, Mary (of Alcira), and Theobald Roggeri; as well as Bls. John Pelingotto, John Storey, and John Baptist Scalabrini.
For the people of Japan...
For the Rogationists...
For the Scalabrini Fathers...
For all who engage in Catholic apologetics...
For shoemakers and shoe repairers...
For church sacristans...
For a personal intention...
For the repose of the souls of Phuong Hung Le, Trish Dawn Lam, and Tommy Lam, for their family and friends, and for the recovery of their daughter...
For peace throughout the world...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Hymn for 6/1
Christian Hearts, In Love United
Christian hearts, in love united,
Seek alone in Jesus rest;
Has He not your love excited?
Then let love inspire each breast;
Members on our Head depending
Lights reflecting Him, our Sun,
Brethren His commands attending,
We in Him, our Lord, are one.
Come, then, come, O flock of Jesus,
Covenant with Him anew;
Unto Him Who conquered for us,
Pledge we love and service true;
And should our love’s union holy
Firmly linked no more remain,
Wait ye at His footstool lowly,
Till He draw it close again.
Grant, Lord, that with Thy direction,
“Love each other,” we comply,
Aiming with unfeigned affection
Thy love to exemplify;
Let our mutual love be glowing,
Thus will all men plainly see,
That we, as on one stem growing,
Living branches are in Thee.
O that such may be our union,
As Thine with the Father is,
And not one of our communion
E’er forsake the path of bliss;
May our light ’fore men with brightness,
From Thy light reflected, shine;
Thus the world will bear us witness,
That we, Lord, are truly Thine.
Christian hearts, in love united,
Seek alone in Jesus rest;
Has He not your love excited?
Then let love inspire each breast;
Members on our Head depending
Lights reflecting Him, our Sun,
Brethren His commands attending,
We in Him, our Lord, are one.
Come, then, come, O flock of Jesus,
Covenant with Him anew;
Unto Him Who conquered for us,
Pledge we love and service true;
And should our love’s union holy
Firmly linked no more remain,
Wait ye at His footstool lowly,
Till He draw it close again.
Grant, Lord, that with Thy direction,
“Love each other,” we comply,
Aiming with unfeigned affection
Thy love to exemplify;
Let our mutual love be glowing,
Thus will all men plainly see,
That we, as on one stem growing,
Living branches are in Thee.
O that such may be our union,
As Thine with the Father is,
And not one of our communion
E’er forsake the path of bliss;
May our light ’fore men with brightness,
From Thy light reflected, shine;
Thus the world will bear us witness,
That we, Lord, are truly Thine.
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Prayers for the Feast of the Visitation
Today we also ask the intercession of St. Petronilla, and Bls. Camilla Battista Varani and James Salomone.
For expectant mothers...
For the sick, and for their caregivers...
For those affected by heavy storms in the Midwest...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
For expectant mothers...
For the sick, and for their caregivers...
For those affected by heavy storms in the Midwest...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
The Magnificat (for the Feast of the Visitation)
Magnificat anima mea Dominum
Et exultavit spiritus meus in Deo salutari meo.
Quia respexit humilitatem ancillæ suæ: ecce enim ex hoc beatam me dicent omnes generationes. Quia fecit mihi magna qui potens est, et sanctum nomen eius.
Et misericordia eius a progenie in progenies timentibus eum.
Fecit potentiam in bracchio suo, dispersit superbos mente cordis sui.
Deposuit potentes de sede et exaltavit humiles.
Esurientes implevit bonis et divites dimisit inanes,
Suscepit Israel puerum suum recordatus misericordiæ suæ,
Sicut locutus est ad patres nostros, Abraham et semini eius in sæcula.
My soul magnifies the Lord; my spirit has found joy in God my Saviour,
Because he has looked graciously upon the lowliness of his handmaid.
Behold, from this day forward all generations will count me blessed;
Because he who is mighty, he whose name is holy, has wrought for me his wonders.
He has mercy upon those who fear him, from generation to generation;
He has done valiantly with the strength of his arm, driving the proud astray in the conceit of their hearts;
He has put down the mighty from their seat, and has exalted the lowly;
He has filled the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away empty-handed.
He has protected his servant Israel, keeping his merciful design in remembrance, according to the promise which he made to our forefather, Abraham and his posterity for evermore.
Et exultavit spiritus meus in Deo salutari meo.
Quia respexit humilitatem ancillæ suæ: ecce enim ex hoc beatam me dicent omnes generationes. Quia fecit mihi magna qui potens est, et sanctum nomen eius.
Et misericordia eius a progenie in progenies timentibus eum.
Fecit potentiam in bracchio suo, dispersit superbos mente cordis sui.
Deposuit potentes de sede et exaltavit humiles.
Esurientes implevit bonis et divites dimisit inanes,
Suscepit Israel puerum suum recordatus misericordiæ suæ,
Sicut locutus est ad patres nostros, Abraham et semini eius in sæcula.
My soul magnifies the Lord; my spirit has found joy in God my Saviour,
Because he has looked graciously upon the lowliness of his handmaid.
Behold, from this day forward all generations will count me blessed;
Because he who is mighty, he whose name is holy, has wrought for me his wonders.
He has mercy upon those who fear him, from generation to generation;
He has done valiantly with the strength of his arm, driving the proud astray in the conceit of their hearts;
He has put down the mighty from their seat, and has exalted the lowly;
He has filled the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away empty-handed.
He has protected his servant Israel, keeping his merciful design in remembrance, according to the promise which he made to our forefather, Abraham and his posterity for evermore.
Monday, May 29, 2006
Prayers for 5/30
Today we ask the intercession of Sts. Ferdinand III of Castille, Joan of Arc, Joseph Marello, and Walstan; as well as Bls. James Bertoni, Lawrence Richardson, and Luke Kirby.
For the people of France...
For all chief executives...
For the poor among us...
For women serving in the Armed Forces...
For prisoners...
For agricultural workers...
For the Oblates of St. Joseph...
For Nancy and James, and their children...
For those traveling this weekend...
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 France...
For all chief executives...
For the poor among us...
For women serving in the Armed Forces...
For prisoners...
For agricultural workers...
For the Oblates of St. Joseph...
For Nancy and James, and their children...
For those traveling this weekend...
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 5/30
Son of God, Eternal Savior
Son of God, eternal Savior,
Source of life and truth and grace,
Son of Man, Whose birth incarnate
Hallows all our human race,
Thou, our Head Who, throned in glory,
For Thine own dost ever plead,
Fill us with Thy love and pity;
Heal our wrongs, and help our need.
Bind us all as one together
In Thy Church’s sacred fold,
Weak and healthy, poor and wealthy,
Sad and joyful, young and old.
Is there want, or pain, or sorrow?
Make us all the burden share.
Are there spirits crushed and broken?
Teach us, Lord, to soothe their care.
As Thou, Lord, hast lived for others,
So may we for others live;
Freely have Thy gifts been granted,
Freely may Thy servants give.
Thine the gold and Thine the silver,
Thine the wealth of land and sea,
We but stewards of Thy bounty,
Held in solemn trust for Thee.
Come, O Christ, and reign among us,
King of love, and Prince of peace,
Hush the storm of strife and passion,
Bid its cruel discords cease:
By Thy patient years of toiling,
By Thy silent hours of pain,
Quench our fevered thirst of pleasure,
Shame our selfish greed of gain.
Son of God, eternal Savior,
Source of life and truth and grace,
Son of Man, Whose birth incarnate
Hallows all our human race,
Thou Who prayedst, Thou Who willest,
That Thy people should be one,
Grant, O Grant our hope’s fruition:
Here on earth Thy will be done.
Son of God, eternal Savior,
Source of life and truth and grace,
Son of Man, Whose birth incarnate
Hallows all our human race,
Thou, our Head Who, throned in glory,
For Thine own dost ever plead,
Fill us with Thy love and pity;
Heal our wrongs, and help our need.
Bind us all as one together
In Thy Church’s sacred fold,
Weak and healthy, poor and wealthy,
Sad and joyful, young and old.
Is there want, or pain, or sorrow?
Make us all the burden share.
Are there spirits crushed and broken?
Teach us, Lord, to soothe their care.
As Thou, Lord, hast lived for others,
So may we for others live;
Freely have Thy gifts been granted,
Freely may Thy servants give.
Thine the gold and Thine the silver,
Thine the wealth of land and sea,
We but stewards of Thy bounty,
Held in solemn trust for Thee.
Come, O Christ, and reign among us,
King of love, and Prince of peace,
Hush the storm of strife and passion,
Bid its cruel discords cease:
By Thy patient years of toiling,
By Thy silent hours of pain,
Quench our fevered thirst of pleasure,
Shame our selfish greed of gain.
Son of God, eternal Savior,
Source of life and truth and grace,
Son of Man, Whose birth incarnate
Hallows all our human race,
Thou Who prayedst, Thou Who willest,
That Thy people should be one,
Grant, O Grant our hope’s fruition:
Here on earth Thy will be done.
Sunday, May 28, 2006
Prayers for Memorial Day
Today we ask the intercession of Sts. Bona of Pisa and Maximinus; as well as Bl. Richard Thirkeld.
For the repose of the souls of all fallen soldiers, sailors, airman, and Marines...
For their friends and families...
For all who serve in the Armed Forces, especially those far from home...
For flight attendants...
For tour guides and couriers...
For the repose of the soul of John Kevin Benningfield, and for his family and friends...
For Chris Snellen, and for his 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 repose of the souls of all fallen soldiers, sailors, airman, and Marines...
For their friends and families...
For all who serve in the Armed Forces, especially those far from home...
For flight attendants...
For tour guides and couriers...
For the repose of the soul of John Kevin Benningfield, and for his family and friends...
For Chris Snellen, and for his 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 5/29
Lord, Thy Church Hath Seen Thee Rise
Lord, Thy Church hath seen Thee rise,
To Thy temple in the skies;
God, my Savior! God, my King!
Still Thy ransomed round Thee sing.
When, in glories all divine,
Through the earth Thy Church shall shine,
Kings, in prayer and praise, shall wait,
Bending at Thy temple’s gate.
Lord, Thy Church hath seen Thee rise,
To Thy temple in the skies;
God, my Savior! God, my King!
Still Thy ransomed round Thee sing.
When, in glories all divine,
Through the earth Thy Church shall shine,
Kings, in prayer and praise, shall wait,
Bending at Thy temple’s gate.
In Honor of the Fallen
O beautiful for spacious skies,
For amber waves of grain,
For purple mountain majesties
Above the fruited plain!
America! America!
God shed his grace on thee,
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea!
O beautiful for pilgrim feet
Whose stern impassioned stress
A thoroughfare for freedom beat
Across the wilderness!
America! America!
God mend thine every flaw,
Confirm thy soul in self-control,
Thy liberty in law!
O beautiful for heroes proved
In liberating strife,
Who more than self their country loved,
And mercy more than life!
America! America!
May God thy gold refine
Till all success be nobleness,
And every gain divine!
O beautiful for patriot dream
That sees beyond the years,
Thine alabaster cities gleam
Undimmed by human tears!
America! America!
God shed his grace on thee,
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea!
For amber waves of grain,
For purple mountain majesties
Above the fruited plain!
America! America!
God shed his grace on thee,
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea!
O beautiful for pilgrim feet
Whose stern impassioned stress
A thoroughfare for freedom beat
Across the wilderness!
America! America!
God mend thine every flaw,
Confirm thy soul in self-control,
Thy liberty in law!
O beautiful for heroes proved
In liberating strife,
Who more than self their country loved,
And mercy more than life!
America! America!
May God thy gold refine
Till all success be nobleness,
And every gain divine!
O beautiful for patriot dream
That sees beyond the years,
Thine alabaster cities gleam
Undimmed by human tears!
America! America!
God shed his grace on thee,
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea!
Prayers for the Seventh Sunday of Easter
Today we ask the intercession of St. Bernard of Menthon; along with Bls. Antoni Julian Nowowiejski, John Shert, Margaret Pole, and Robert Johnson.
For mountain climbers...
For rescue workers...
For all praying the Novena to the Holy Spirit during this time before Pentecost...
For those affected by the Indonesian earthquake, especially those who lost their lives...
For the repose of the souls of Edward Van Dyk and his sons, for Qinuo Van Dyk, 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 mountain climbers...
For rescue workers...
For all praying the Novena to the Holy Spirit during this time before Pentecost...
For those affected by the Indonesian earthquake, especially those who lost their lives...
For the repose of the souls of Edward Van Dyk and his sons, for Qinuo Van Dyk, 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 Ascension Sunday
Clap Your Hands, Ye People All
Clap your hands, ye people all,
Praise the God on Whom ye call;
Lift your voice, and shout His praise,
Triumph in His sovereign grace!
Glorious is the Lord most High,
Terrible in majesty;
He His sovereign sway maintains,
King o’er all the earth He reigns.
Jesus is gone up on high,
Takes His seat above the sky:
Shout the angel-choirs aloud,
Echoing to the trump of God.
Sons of earth, the triumph join,
Praise Him with the host divine;
Emulate the heavenly powers,
Their victorious Lord is ours.
Shout the God enthroned above,
Trumpet forth His conquering love;
Praises to our Jesus sing,
Praises to our glorious King!
Power is all to Jesus given,
Power o’er hell, and earth, and Heav’n!
Power He now to us imparts;
Praise Him with believing hearts.
Wonderful in saving power,
Him let all our hearts adore;
Earth and Heav’n repeat the cry,“
Glory be to God most High!”
Clap your hands, ye people all,
Praise the God on Whom ye call;
Lift your voice, and shout His praise,
Triumph in His sovereign grace!
Glorious is the Lord most High,
Terrible in majesty;
He His sovereign sway maintains,
King o’er all the earth He reigns.
Jesus is gone up on high,
Takes His seat above the sky:
Shout the angel-choirs aloud,
Echoing to the trump of God.
Sons of earth, the triumph join,
Praise Him with the host divine;
Emulate the heavenly powers,
Their victorious Lord is ours.
Shout the God enthroned above,
Trumpet forth His conquering love;
Praises to our Jesus sing,
Praises to our glorious King!
Power is all to Jesus given,
Power o’er hell, and earth, and Heav’n!
Power He now to us imparts;
Praise Him with believing hearts.
Wonderful in saving power,
Him let all our hearts adore;
Earth and Heav’n repeat the cry,“
Glory be to God most High!”
Hymn for the Seventh Sunday of Easter
God Is Love, by Him Upholden
God is love, by Him upholden,
Hang the glorious orbs of light,
In their language, glad and golden,
Speaking to us day and night
Their great story,
God is love, and God is light.
Through that precious love He sought us
Wandering from His holy ways;
With that precious life He bought us;
Then let all our future days
Tell this story,
Love is life, our lives be praise.
Gladsome is the theme and glorious,
Praise to Christ our gracious Head;
Christ, the risen Christ, victorious,
Earth and hell hath captive led.
Welcome story!
Love lives on, and death is dead.
Up to Him let each affection
Daily rise and round Him move,
Our whole lives one resurrection
To the life of life above;
Their glad story,
God is life, and God is love.
God is love, by Him upholden,
Hang the glorious orbs of light,
In their language, glad and golden,
Speaking to us day and night
Their great story,
God is love, and God is light.
Through that precious love He sought us
Wandering from His holy ways;
With that precious life He bought us;
Then let all our future days
Tell this story,
Love is life, our lives be praise.
Gladsome is the theme and glorious,
Praise to Christ our gracious Head;
Christ, the risen Christ, victorious,
Earth and hell hath captive led.
Welcome story!
Love lives on, and death is dead.
Up to Him let each affection
Daily rise and round Him move,
Our whole lives one resurrection
To the life of life above;
Their glad story,
God is life, and God is love.
Friday, May 26, 2006
Prayers for 5/27
Today we ask the intercession of Augustine of Canterbury.
For the people of England...
For all people traveling this weekend by land, air, and sea...
For the people of Indonesia affected by the earthquake, especially those who lost their lives...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
For the people of England...
For all people traveling this weekend by land, air, and sea...
For the people of Indonesia affected by the earthquake, especially those who lost their lives...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
Hymn for 5/27
Almighty Father, Unoriginate
Almighty Father, Unoriginate,
Whom no man hath seen ever, nor can see;
Who reignest blest and only Potentate,
Light unapproachable encircling Thee:
Almighty Father, hallowed be Thy Name;
Who ever art, unchangeably the same.
Thou lovest us, else had we never been:
Before we were, in ages long ago,
Thy love had us and all our wants foreseen,
Creating us that we Thy love might know,
Yea, Father, Thou, in Whom we live and move,
Hast loved us with an everlasting love.
Thou madest man immortal at the first,
An image of Thine own eternity;
And when he fell from life, through sin accursed,
And lost his right to the life giving tree,
Thy love, unconquered would to him restore
His life ennobled and forevermore.
Such was Thy love, Thou didst not even spare
Thy Best-beloved, but gav’st Him for us all;
To live that human life beyond compare,
And dying, by His death retrieve our fall.
In Him Thy love unbounded we behold,
For, giving Him, Thou canst not aught withhold.
Thou knowest what we are, how frail and blind,
Thou still rememb’rest that we are but dust:
Like as a father pitieth, Thou art kind,
Thy justice kindness, and Thy kindness just.
Then hear Thy children’s prayer from Heav’n Thy throne;
Father, Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done.
Almighty Father, Unoriginate,
Whom no man hath seen ever, nor can see;
Who reignest blest and only Potentate,
Light unapproachable encircling Thee:
Almighty Father, hallowed be Thy Name;
Who ever art, unchangeably the same.
Thou lovest us, else had we never been:
Before we were, in ages long ago,
Thy love had us and all our wants foreseen,
Creating us that we Thy love might know,
Yea, Father, Thou, in Whom we live and move,
Hast loved us with an everlasting love.
Thou madest man immortal at the first,
An image of Thine own eternity;
And when he fell from life, through sin accursed,
And lost his right to the life giving tree,
Thy love, unconquered would to him restore
His life ennobled and forevermore.
Such was Thy love, Thou didst not even spare
Thy Best-beloved, but gav’st Him for us all;
To live that human life beyond compare,
And dying, by His death retrieve our fall.
In Him Thy love unbounded we behold,
For, giving Him, Thou canst not aught withhold.
Thou knowest what we are, how frail and blind,
Thou still rememb’rest that we are but dust:
Like as a father pitieth, Thou art kind,
Thy justice kindness, and Thy kindness just.
Then hear Thy children’s prayer from Heav’n Thy throne;
Father, Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done.
Prayers for 5/26
Today we ask the intercession of Sts. Pope Eleuterus, Mary Ann de Paredes, Philip Neri, Peter Sanz, and Quadratus; as well as Bl. Ursula Ledochowska.
For the Holy Father, and for his personal intentions...
For the Oratorians...
For the Ursulines of the Sacred Heart...
For Matthew's grandmother...
For peace throughout the world...
For Nancy and her family...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
For the Holy Father, and for his personal intentions...
For the Oratorians...
For the Ursulines of the Sacred Heart...
For Matthew's grandmother...
For peace throughout the world...
For Nancy and her family...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
Hymn for 5/26
All Nations, Clap Your Hands
All nations, clap your hands,
Let shouts of triumph ring,
For mighty over all the lands
The Lord Most High is King.
Above our mighty foes
He gave us power to stand,
And as our heritage He chose
The goodly promised land.
With shouts ascends our King,
With trumpet’s stirring call;
Praise God, praise God, His praises sing,
For God is Lord of all.
O sing in joyful strains,
And make His glory known;
God over all the nations reigns,
And holy is His throne.
Our fathers’ God to own
The kings of earth draw nigh,
For none can save but God alone,
He is the Lord Most High.
All nations, clap your hands,
Let shouts of triumph ring,
For mighty over all the lands
The Lord Most High is King.
Above our mighty foes
He gave us power to stand,
And as our heritage He chose
The goodly promised land.
With shouts ascends our King,
With trumpet’s stirring call;
Praise God, praise God, His praises sing,
For God is Lord of all.
O sing in joyful strains,
And make His glory known;
God over all the nations reigns,
And holy is His throne.
Our fathers’ God to own
The kings of earth draw nigh,
For none can save but God alone,
He is the Lord Most High.
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Prayers for Ascension Thursday
Today we ask the intercession of the Martyrs of Mexico: Sts. Agustin Caloca,Cristobal Magallanes Jara, David Galván, David Roldán, David Uribe, José Isabel Flores Varela, José Maria Robles Hurtado, Julio Álvarez Mendoza, Luis Batiz, Manuel Moralez, Miguel de la Mora, Roman Adame Rosales, Sabas Reyes Salazar, and Salvador Lara Puente.
We also ask the intercession of Sts.Pope Gregory VII, Aldhelm, Bede the Venerable, Canio, Madeline Sophie Barat, Mary Magdalen of Pazzi, and Zenobius.
For the Holy Father, and for his intentions...
For lectors...
For the Society of the Sacred Heart...
For the repose of the soul of Fr. Todd Reitmeyer, and his family and friends...
For Jeremy Hand, and his family and friends...
For the repose of the soul of Avery Nicole King, her family and friends, and those recovering from the hit-and-run accident...
For Laura's cousin Kia...
For peace throughout the world...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
We also ask the intercession of Sts.Pope Gregory VII, Aldhelm, Bede the Venerable, Canio, Madeline Sophie Barat, Mary Magdalen of Pazzi, and Zenobius.
For the Holy Father, and for his intentions...
For lectors...
For the Society of the Sacred Heart...
For the repose of the soul of Fr. Todd Reitmeyer, and his family and friends...
For Jeremy Hand, and his family and friends...
For the repose of the soul of Avery Nicole King, her family and friends, and those recovering from the hit-and-run accident...
For Laura's cousin Kia...
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 Ascension Thursday
Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise
Hail the day that sees Him rise, Alleluia!
To His throne above the skies, Alleluia!
Christ, awhile to mortals given, Alleluia!
Reascends His native heaven, Alleluia!
There the glorious triumph waits, Alleluia!
Lift your heads, eternal gates, Alleluia!
Christ hath conquered death and sin, Alleluia!
Take the King of glory in, Alleluia!
Circled round with angel powers, Alleluia!
Their triumphant Lord, and ours, Alleluia!
Conqueror over death and sin, Alleluia!
“Take the King of glory in! Alleluia!”
Him though highest Heav’n receives, Alleluia!
Still He loves the earth He leaves, Alleluia!
Though returning to His throne, Alleluia!
Still He calls mankind His own, Alleluia!
See! He lifts His hands above, Alleluia!
See! He shows the prints of love, Alleluia!
Hark! His gracious lips bestow, Alleluia!
Blessings on His church below, Alleluia!
Still for us His death He pleads, Alleluia!
Prevalent He intercedes, Alleluia!
Near Himself prepares our place, Alleluia!
Harbinger of human race, Alleluia!
Master, (will we ever say), Alleluia!
Taken from our head to day, Alleluia!
See Thy faithful servants, see, Alleluia!
Ever gazing up to Thee, Alleluia!
Grant, though parted from our sight, Alleluia!
Far above yon azure height, Alleluia!
Grant our hearts may thither rise, Alleluia!
Seeking Thee beyond the skies, Alleluia!
Ever upward let us move, Alleluia!
Wafted on the wings of love, Alleluia!
Looking when our Lord shall come, Alleluia!
Longing, gasping after home, Alleluia!
There we shall with Thee remain, Alleluia!
Partners of Thy endless reign, Alleluia!
There Thy face unclouded see, Alleluia!
Find our heaven of heavens in Thee, Alleluia!
Hail the day that sees Him rise, Alleluia!
To His throne above the skies, Alleluia!
Christ, awhile to mortals given, Alleluia!
Reascends His native heaven, Alleluia!
There the glorious triumph waits, Alleluia!
Lift your heads, eternal gates, Alleluia!
Christ hath conquered death and sin, Alleluia!
Take the King of glory in, Alleluia!
Circled round with angel powers, Alleluia!
Their triumphant Lord, and ours, Alleluia!
Conqueror over death and sin, Alleluia!
“Take the King of glory in! Alleluia!”
Him though highest Heav’n receives, Alleluia!
Still He loves the earth He leaves, Alleluia!
Though returning to His throne, Alleluia!
Still He calls mankind His own, Alleluia!
See! He lifts His hands above, Alleluia!
See! He shows the prints of love, Alleluia!
Hark! His gracious lips bestow, Alleluia!
Blessings on His church below, Alleluia!
Still for us His death He pleads, Alleluia!
Prevalent He intercedes, Alleluia!
Near Himself prepares our place, Alleluia!
Harbinger of human race, Alleluia!
Master, (will we ever say), Alleluia!
Taken from our head to day, Alleluia!
See Thy faithful servants, see, Alleluia!
Ever gazing up to Thee, Alleluia!
Grant, though parted from our sight, Alleluia!
Far above yon azure height, Alleluia!
Grant our hearts may thither rise, Alleluia!
Seeking Thee beyond the skies, Alleluia!
Ever upward let us move, Alleluia!
Wafted on the wings of love, Alleluia!
Looking when our Lord shall come, Alleluia!
Longing, gasping after home, Alleluia!
There we shall with Thee remain, Alleluia!
Partners of Thy endless reign, Alleluia!
There Thy face unclouded see, Alleluia!
Find our heaven of heavens in Thee, Alleluia!
Hymn for 5/25
To Thee, O Comforter Divine
To Thee, O Comforter divine,
For all Thy grace and power benign,
Sing we Alleluia!
To Thee, Whose faithful love had place
In God’s great covenant of grace,
Sing we Alleluia!
To Thee, Whose faithful voice doth win
The wandering from the ways of sin,
Sing we Alleluia!
To Thee, Whose faithful power doth heal,
Enlighten, sanctify, and seal,
Sing we Alleluia!
To Thee, Whose faithful truth is shown,
By every promise made our own,
Sing we Alleluia!
To Thee, our Teacher and our Friend,
Our faithful Leader to the end,
Sing we Alleluia!
To Thee, by Jesus Christ sent down,
Of all His gifts the sum and crown,
Sing we Alleluia!
To Thee, Who art with God the Son
And God the Father ever One,
Sing we Alleluia!
To Thee, O Comforter divine,
For all Thy grace and power benign,
Sing we Alleluia!
To Thee, Whose faithful love had place
In God’s great covenant of grace,
Sing we Alleluia!
To Thee, Whose faithful voice doth win
The wandering from the ways of sin,
Sing we Alleluia!
To Thee, Whose faithful power doth heal,
Enlighten, sanctify, and seal,
Sing we Alleluia!
To Thee, Whose faithful truth is shown,
By every promise made our own,
Sing we Alleluia!
To Thee, our Teacher and our Friend,
Our faithful Leader to the end,
Sing we Alleluia!
To Thee, by Jesus Christ sent down,
Of all His gifts the sum and crown,
Sing we Alleluia!
To Thee, Who art with God the Son
And God the Father ever One,
Sing we Alleluia!
Note on Ascension Thursday/Thursday before Ascension Sunday
Because of the differences in the United States and elsewhere, I will post hymns for the Ascension on both Thursday and Sunday, as well as hymns based on the alternate readings.
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Prayers for 5/24
Today we ask the intercession of Our Lady, Help of Christians; Sts. Joanna, Manahen, and Simeon Stylites the Younger; and Bl. Louis-Zéphirin Moreau.
For the peoples of Andorra, Australia, and New Zealand...
For the ordinands in Newark, and in every diocese and religious community...
For Nancy and her family...
For Ruth Schardin and her family...
For Karl and his family...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
For the peoples of Andorra, Australia, and New Zealand...
For the ordinands in Newark, and in every diocese and religious community...
For Nancy and her family...
For Ruth Schardin and her family...
For Karl and his family...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
Hymn for 5/24
We Now Implore God the Holy Ghost
We now implore God the Holy Ghost
For the true faith, which we need the most,
That in our last moments He may befriend us
And, as homeward we journey, attend us.
Lord, have mercy!
Shine in our hearts, O most precious Light,
That we Jesus Christ may know aright,
Clinging to our Savior, Whose blood hath bought us,
Who again to our homeland hath brought us.
Lord, have mercy!
Thou sacred Love, grace on us bestow,
Set our hearts with heav’nly fire aglow
That with hearts united we love each other,
Of one mind, in peace with every brother.
Lord, have mercy!
Thou highest Comfort in every need,
Grant that neither shame nor death we heed,
That e’en then our courage may never fail us
When the foe shall accuse and assail us.
Lord, have mercy!
We now implore God the Holy Ghost
For the true faith, which we need the most,
That in our last moments He may befriend us
And, as homeward we journey, attend us.
Lord, have mercy!
Shine in our hearts, O most precious Light,
That we Jesus Christ may know aright,
Clinging to our Savior, Whose blood hath bought us,
Who again to our homeland hath brought us.
Lord, have mercy!
Thou sacred Love, grace on us bestow,
Set our hearts with heav’nly fire aglow
That with hearts united we love each other,
Of one mind, in peace with every brother.
Lord, have mercy!
Thou highest Comfort in every need,
Grant that neither shame nor death we heed,
That e’en then our courage may never fail us
When the foe shall accuse and assail us.
Lord, have mercy!
Monday, May 22, 2006
Prayers for 5/23
Today we ask the intercession of the Martyrs of Cappadocia and Mesopotamia; Sts. Euphrosyne of Polotsk, Jane Antide Thouret, John Baptist Rossi, and William of Rochester; and Bl. Maria Angela Astorch.
For the Sisters of Charity of St. Joan Antida...
For adopted children...
For Brian's brother...
For Nancy, her husband, and her children...
For all children in foster care...
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 Sisters of Charity of St. Joan Antida...
For adopted children...
For Brian's brother...
For Nancy, her husband, and her children...
For all children in foster care...
For peace throughout the world...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
Hymnfor 5/23
Our Blest Redeemer, ere He Breathed
Our blest Redeemer, ere He breathed
His tender last farewell,
A Guide, a Comforter, bequeathed
With us to dwell.
He came in tongues of living flame
To teach, convince, subdue,
All powerful as the wind He came
As viewless too.
He came sweet influence to impart,
A gracious, willing Guest,
While He can find one humble heart
Wherein to rest.
And His that gentle voice we hear,
Soft as the breath of even,
That checks each fault,
that calms each fear,
And speaks of Heav’n.
And every virtue we possess,
And every conquest won,
And every thought of holiness,
Are His alone.
Spirit of purity and grace,
Our weakness, pitying, see:
O make our hearts Thy dwelling place
And worthier Thee.
Our blest Redeemer, ere He breathed
His tender last farewell,
A Guide, a Comforter, bequeathed
With us to dwell.
He came in tongues of living flame
To teach, convince, subdue,
All powerful as the wind He came
As viewless too.
He came sweet influence to impart,
A gracious, willing Guest,
While He can find one humble heart
Wherein to rest.
And His that gentle voice we hear,
Soft as the breath of even,
That checks each fault,
that calms each fear,
And speaks of Heav’n.
And every virtue we possess,
And every conquest won,
And every thought of holiness,
Are His alone.
Spirit of purity and grace,
Our weakness, pitying, see:
O make our hearts Thy dwelling place
And worthier Thee.
Sunday, May 21, 2006
Prayers for 5/22
Today we ask the intercession of Sts. Julia of Corsica and Rita of Cascia; as well as Bls. John Baptist Machado and John Forest.
For abused women...
For women having difficulty with conceiving...
For those in difficult marriages...
For the widowed...
For those who have lost hope in God...
For the lonely...
For Frs. Joseph Carr and Steven dos Santos, C PP. S, as they begin their priestly ministry...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
For abused women...
For women having difficulty with conceiving...
For those in difficult marriages...
For the widowed...
For those who have lost hope in God...
For the lonely...
For Frs. Joseph Carr and Steven dos Santos, C PP. S, as they begin their priestly ministry...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
Hymn for 5/22
Holy Spirit, God of Love
Holy Spirit, God of love,
Who our night dost brighten,
Poured on us from Heav’n above,
Now our faith enlighten.
In Thy light we gather here;
Show us that Christ’s promise clear
Its Amen forever.
Jesus, our ascended Lord,
Oh, fulfill Thy gracious Word:
Bless us with Thy favor!
Holy Spirit, God of love,
Who our night dost brighten,
Poured on us from Heav’n above,
Now our faith enlighten.
In Thy light we gather here;
Show us that Christ’s promise clear
Its Amen forever.
Jesus, our ascended Lord,
Oh, fulfill Thy gracious Word:
Bless us with Thy favor!
Saturday, May 20, 2006
Prayers for the Sixth Sunday of Easter
Today we ask the intercession of Sts. Bairfhion, Collen, Cristobal Magallanes Jara, Eugene de Mazenod, Godric, and Hospitius.
For the Oblates of Mary Immaculate...
For dysfunctional families...
For the repose of the soul of Catholic Caveman's father...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
For the Oblates of Mary Immaculate...
For dysfunctional families...
For the repose of the soul of Catholic Caveman's father...
For Roland and Terri...
For the repose of the souls of five miners killed in Kentucky, and their families and friends...
For the Chinese miners trapped by flooding, and their families and friends...
For the repose of the soul of Jordan Reid, his family and friends, and the recovery of Nathaniel Samoras...
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 the Sixth Sunday of Easter
In Heavenly Love Abiding
In heavenly love abiding, no change my heart shall fear.
And safe in such confiding, for nothing changes here.
The storm may roar without me, my heart may low be laid,
But God is round about me, and can I be dismayed?
Wherever He may guide me, no want shall turn me back.
My Shepherd is beside me, and nothing can I lack.
His wisdom ever waking, His sight is never dim.
He knows the way He’s taking, and I will walk with Him
Green pastures are before me, which yet I have not seen.
Bright skies will soon be over me, where darkest clouds have been.
My hope I cannot measure, my path to life is free.
My Savior has my treasure, and He will walk with me.
In heavenly love abiding, no change my heart shall fear.
And safe in such confiding, for nothing changes here.
The storm may roar without me, my heart may low be laid,
But God is round about me, and can I be dismayed?
Wherever He may guide me, no want shall turn me back.
My Shepherd is beside me, and nothing can I lack.
His wisdom ever waking, His sight is never dim.
He knows the way He’s taking, and I will walk with Him
Green pastures are before me, which yet I have not seen.
Bright skies will soon be over me, where darkest clouds have been.
My hope I cannot measure, my path to life is free.
My Savior has my treasure, and He will walk with me.
Friday, May 19, 2006
Prayers for 5/20
Today we ask the intercession of Sts. Bernadine of Siena, Ethelbert, and Theodore of Pavia; as well as Bls. Anastazy Jakub Pankiewicz, Arcangelo Tadini, and Columba of Rieti.
For the people of Italy...
For those suffering from respiratory diseases...
For those who specialize in pulmonary and respiratory medicine...
For gambling addicts and their families...
For those who work in advertising and public relations...
For the deliverance of those who dabble with the occult...
For the five men who will be ordained as priests in Milwaukee today, as well as those people and parishes they will serve...
For Karl and his family...
For Nancy and her family...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
For the people of Italy...
For those suffering from respiratory diseases...
For those who specialize in pulmonary and respiratory medicine...
For gambling addicts and their families...
For those who work in advertising and public relations...
For the deliverance of those who dabble with the occult...
For the five men who will be ordained as priests in Milwaukee today, as well as those people and parishes they will serve...
For Karl and his family...
For Nancy and her family...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
Hymn for 5/20
All People That On Earth Do Dwell
All people that on earth do dwell,
Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice.
Him serve with fear, His praise forth tell;
Come ye before Him and rejoice.
The Lord, ye know, is God indeed;
Without our aid He did us make;
We are His folk, He doth us feed,
And for His sheep He doth us take.
O enter then His gates with praise;
Approach with joy His courts unto;
Praise, laud, and bless His Name always,
For it is seemly so to do.
For why? the Lord our God is good;
His mercy is for ever sure;
His truth at all times firmly stood,
And shall from age to age endure.
To Father, Son and Holy Ghost,
The God Whom Heaven and earth adore,
From men and from the angel host
Be praise and glory evermore.
All people that on earth do dwell,
Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice.
Him serve with fear, His praise forth tell;
Come ye before Him and rejoice.
The Lord, ye know, is God indeed;
Without our aid He did us make;
We are His folk, He doth us feed,
And for His sheep He doth us take.
O enter then His gates with praise;
Approach with joy His courts unto;
Praise, laud, and bless His Name always,
For it is seemly so to do.
For why? the Lord our God is good;
His mercy is for ever sure;
His truth at all times firmly stood,
And shall from age to age endure.
To Father, Son and Holy Ghost,
The God Whom Heaven and earth adore,
From men and from the angel host
Be praise and glory evermore.
Thursday, May 18, 2006
Prayers for 5/19
Today we ask the intercession of Sts. Pope Celestine V, Alcuin, Crispin of Viterbo, Dunstan, Ivo of Kermartin and Joaquina Vedruna de Mas; as well as Bls. Augustine Novello, Francis Coll, Humiliana de' Cerchi, and Peter Wright.
For bookbinders...
For metallurgists...
For jewellers...
For musicians...
For all who work in the legal profession...
For the Institute of the Carmelite Sisters of Charity...
For those men who will be ordained as priests in Milwaukee, and for the parishes and people they will serve...
For the Bettinelli family...
For Karl and his family...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
For bookbinders...
For metallurgists...
For jewellers...
For musicians...
For all who work in the legal profession...
For the Institute of the Carmelite Sisters of Charity...
For those men who will be ordained as priests in Milwaukee, and for the parishes and people they will serve...
For the Bettinelli family...
For Karl and his family...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
Hymn for 5/19
Abide, O Dearest Jesus
Abide, O dearest Jesus,
Among us with Thy grace,
That Satan may not harm us,
Nor we to sin give place.
Abide, O dear Redeemer,
Among us with Thy Word,
And thus now and hereafter
True peace and joy afford.
Abide with heav’nly brightness
Among us, precious Light;
Thy truth direct, and keep us
From error’s gloomy night.
Abide with richest blessings
Among us, bounteous Lord;
Let us in grace and wisdom
Grow daily through Thy Word.
Abide with Thy protection
Among us, Lord, our Strength,
Lest world and Satan fell us
And overcome at length.
Abide, O faithful Savior,
Among us with Thy love;
Grant steadfastness, and help us
To reach our home above.
Abide, O dearest Jesus,
Among us with Thy grace,
That Satan may not harm us,
Nor we to sin give place.
Abide, O dear Redeemer,
Among us with Thy Word,
And thus now and hereafter
True peace and joy afford.
Abide with heav’nly brightness
Among us, precious Light;
Thy truth direct, and keep us
From error’s gloomy night.
Abide with richest blessings
Among us, bounteous Lord;
Let us in grace and wisdom
Grow daily through Thy Word.
Abide with Thy protection
Among us, Lord, our Strength,
Lest world and Satan fell us
And overcome at length.
Abide, O faithful Savior,
Among us with Thy love;
Grant steadfastness, and help us
To reach our home above.
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Prayers for 5/18
Today we ask the intercession of Sts. Pope John I, Eric of Sweden, Felix of Cantalice, Leonard Murialdo, Theodatus, and Venantius of Camerino.
For the Holy Father, and for his intentions...
For the people of Sweden...
For the Society of St. Joseph of Turin...
For apprentices and their teachers...
For hotel workers...
For Karl and his family...
For Alicia and her family...
For Jan Stirling, her husband Steve, and for their family and friends...
For the people of Sao Paulo, Brazil, especially the victims of recent violence...
For the people of China, especially those affected by the recent typhoon...
For the repose of the soul of Grant Dampier, and for his family and friends...
In thanksgiving for the safe return of Sgt. Brian Ekendahl...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
For the Holy Father, and for his intentions...
For the people of Sweden...
For the Society of St. Joseph of Turin...
For apprentices and their teachers...
For hotel workers...
For Karl and his family...
For Alicia and her family...
For Jan Stirling, her husband Steve, and for their family and friends...
For the people of Sao Paulo, Brazil, especially the victims of recent violence...
For the people of China, especially those affected by the recent typhoon...
For the repose of the soul of Grant Dampier, and for his family and friends...
In thanksgiving for the safe return of Sgt. Brian Ekendahl...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
Hymn for 5/18
O Thou Great Friend
O Thou great Friend to all the sons of men,
Who once appeared in humblest guise below,
Sin to rebuke, to break the captive’s chain,
To call the brethren forth from want and woe.
Thee would I sing: Thy truth is still the light
Which guides the nations groping on their way,
Stumbling and falling in disastrous night,
Yet hoping ever for the perfect day.
Yes, Thou art still the Life; Thou art the Way
The holiest know—Light, Life and Way of Heav’n;
And they who dearest hope and deepest pray
Toil by the truth, life, way that Thou hast giv’n.
O Thou great Friend to all the sons of men,
Who once appeared in humblest guise below,
Sin to rebuke, to break the captive’s chain,
To call the brethren forth from want and woe.
Thee would I sing: Thy truth is still the light
Which guides the nations groping on their way,
Stumbling and falling in disastrous night,
Yet hoping ever for the perfect day.
Yes, Thou art still the Life; Thou art the Way
The holiest know—Light, Life and Way of Heav’n;
And they who dearest hope and deepest pray
Toil by the truth, life, way that Thou hast giv’n.
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Prayers for 5/17
Today we ask the intercession of Sts. Madron and Pascal Baylon, as well as Bls. Antonia Messina and Giulia Salzano.
For the Congregation of the Catechetical Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus...
For those suffering from constant pain...
For the Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Society...
For cooks...
For Bishop Wuerl and the people of Pittsburgh...
For VSC's father, as well as his family and friends...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
For the Congregation of the Catechetical Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus...
For those suffering from constant pain...
For the Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Society...
For cooks...
For Bishop Wuerl and the people of Pittsburgh...
For VSC's father, as well as his family and friends...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
Hymn for 5/17
With Joy I Heard My Friends Exclaim
With joy I heard my friends exclaim,
“Come, let us in God’s temple meet;
Within thy gates, O Zion blest,
Shall ever stand our willing feet.”
How beautiful doth Zion stand,
A city built compact and fair;
The people of the Lord unite
With joy and praise to worship there.
They come to learn the will of God,
To pay their vows, His grace to own;
For there is judgment’s royal seat,
Messiah’s sure and lasting throne.
For Zion’s peace let prayer be made;
May all that love thee prosper well;
Within thy walls let peace abide,
And gladness with thy children dwell.
For sake of friends and kindred dear,
My heart’s desire is Zion’s peace;
And for the house of God, the Lord,
My loving care shall never cease.
With joy I heard my friends exclaim,
“Come, let us in God’s temple meet;
Within thy gates, O Zion blest,
Shall ever stand our willing feet.”
How beautiful doth Zion stand,
A city built compact and fair;
The people of the Lord unite
With joy and praise to worship there.
They come to learn the will of God,
To pay their vows, His grace to own;
For there is judgment’s royal seat,
Messiah’s sure and lasting throne.
For Zion’s peace let prayer be made;
May all that love thee prosper well;
Within thy walls let peace abide,
And gladness with thy children dwell.
For sake of friends and kindred dear,
My heart’s desire is Zion’s peace;
And for the house of God, the Lord,
My loving care shall never cease.
Monday, May 15, 2006
Prayers for 5/16
Today we ask the intercession of Sts. Andrew Bobola, Brendan the Navigator, Honorius of Amiens, John Nepomucene, Simon Stock, and Ubaldus Baldassini.
For the peoples of Poland and the Czech Republic...
For sailors and all who make their living on the water...
For bakers and confectioners...
For florists...
For protection of the seal of the confessional...
For those suffering from the effects of gossip, slander, and calumny...
For all who wear the Brown Scapular...
For sick children, their parents, and their caregivers...
For Nancy, her husband, and their children...
For the repose of the soul of Eric D. Clark, as well as his family and friends...
For the repose of the souls of Donald Rintelman, Brian Rintelman, and Thomas Beck, and for the recovery of Ann Rintelman as well as their family and friends...
For the people of New England affected by flooding...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
For the peoples of Poland and the Czech Republic...
For sailors and all who make their living on the water...
For bakers and confectioners...
For florists...
For protection of the seal of the confessional...
For those suffering from the effects of gossip, slander, and calumny...
For all who wear the Brown Scapular...
For sick children, their parents, and their caregivers...
For Nancy, her husband, and their children...
For the repose of the soul of Eric D. Clark, as well as his family and friends...
For the repose of the souls of Donald Rintelman, Brian Rintelman, and Thomas Beck, and for the recovery of Ann Rintelman as well as their family and friends...
For the people of New England affected by flooding...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
Hymn for 5/16
Ye Sons of Men, with Joy Record
Ye sons of men, with joy record
The various wonders of the Lord;
And let His power and goodness sound
Through all your tribes the earth around.
Let the high heavens your songs invite;
Those spacious fields of brilliant light,
Where sun and moon and planets roll,
And stars that glow from pole to pole.
See earth in verdant robes arrayed,
Its herbs and flowers, its fruit and shade;
View the broad sea’s majestic plains,
And think how wide its Maker reigns.
But O that brighter world above,
Where lives and reigns Incarnate Love!
God’s only Son in flesh arrayed,
For man a bleeding Victim made.
Thither, my soul, with rapture soar:
There in the land of praise adore:
This theme demands an angel’s lay,
Demands an undeclining day.
Ye sons of men, with joy record
The various wonders of the Lord;
And let His power and goodness sound
Through all your tribes the earth around.
Let the high heavens your songs invite;
Those spacious fields of brilliant light,
Where sun and moon and planets roll,
And stars that glow from pole to pole.
See earth in verdant robes arrayed,
Its herbs and flowers, its fruit and shade;
View the broad sea’s majestic plains,
And think how wide its Maker reigns.
But O that brighter world above,
Where lives and reigns Incarnate Love!
God’s only Son in flesh arrayed,
For man a bleeding Victim made.
Thither, my soul, with rapture soar:
There in the land of praise adore:
This theme demands an angel’s lay,
Demands an undeclining day.
Sunday, May 14, 2006
Prayers for 5/15
Today we ask th eintercession of Sts. Andrew Abellon, Dymphna, Gerebernus, Hallvard, Indaletius, Isidore the Farmer, and Pachomius; as well as Bl. Magdalen Albrizzi.
For those suffering from mental illnesses...
For epileptics...
For those who suffer from neurological disorders...
For all in health professions, especially those who care for the illnesses mentioned above...
For agricultural workers...
For the people of Brazil, especially those killed in recent violence...
For the people of New Hampshire and Massachusetts affected by flooding...
For Staff Sergeant Brian Ekendahl, as well as all troops traveling to and from home...
For the repose of the soul of Alysha S. Adlam, as well as her family and friends...
For Shane...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
For those suffering from mental illnesses...
For epileptics...
For those who suffer from neurological disorders...
For all in health professions, especially those who care for the illnesses mentioned above...
For agricultural workers...
For the people of Brazil, especially those killed in recent violence...
For the people of New Hampshire and Massachusetts affected by flooding...
For Staff Sergeant Brian Ekendahl, as well as all troops traveling to and from home...
For the repose of the soul of Alysha S. Adlam, as well as her family and friends...
For Shane...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
Hymn for 5/15
Come, Thou Everlasting Spirit
Come, Thou everlasting Spirit
,Bring to every thankful mind
All the Savior’s dying merit,
All His sufferings for mankind!
True Recorder of His passion,
Now the living faith impart;
Now reveal His great salvation;
Preach His Gospel to our heart.
Come, Thou Witness of His dying;
Come, Remembrancer divine!
Let us feel Thy power, applying
Christ to every soul, and mine!
Let us groan Thine inward groaning;
Look on Him we pierced, and grieve;
All receive the grace atoning,
All the sprinkled blood receive.
Come, Thou everlasting Spirit
,Bring to every thankful mind
All the Savior’s dying merit,
All His sufferings for mankind!
True Recorder of His passion,
Now the living faith impart;
Now reveal His great salvation;
Preach His Gospel to our heart.
Come, Thou Witness of His dying;
Come, Remembrancer divine!
Let us feel Thy power, applying
Christ to every soul, and mine!
Let us groan Thine inward groaning;
Look on Him we pierced, and grieve;
All receive the grace atoning,
All the sprinkled blood receive.
Saturday, May 13, 2006
Prayers for the Fifth Sunday of Easter
Today we ask the intercession of Sts. Matthias the Apostle, Boniface of Tarsus, Carthage, and Maria Mazzarello; along with Bl. Giles of Santarem.
For recovering alcoholics, their families and friends, and those who support them...
For alcoholics still in the thrall of their addiction, and for their families and friends...
For those who work in substance abuse treatment...
For the Salesian Sisters...
For Nancy, her husband, and her children...
For all parents, especially mothers...
For peace throughout the world...
For Ellen and her back problems...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
For recovering alcoholics, their families and friends, and those who support them...
For alcoholics still in the thrall of their addiction, and for their families and friends...
For those who work in substance abuse treatment...
For the Salesian Sisters...
For Nancy, her husband, and her children...
For all parents, especially mothers...
For peace throughout the world...
For Ellen and her back problems...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
Hymn for the Fifth Sunday of Easter
O Will of God Beneath Our Life
O Will of God beneath our life,
The sea beneath the wave:
From Thee we rise in mystic strife,
In Thee we find our grave.
O Truth of God beneath our faith,
The rock on which we rest:
Thy Mind is near, Thy Spirit saith
Our home is in Thy breast.
O Love of God beneath our loves,
The fountain to the stream:
The river of Thy peace it moves,
Its tide our surest dream.
O Life of God beneath our death,
The sun behind our gloom:
Thy Christ proclaims in every breath,
The world of fadeless bloom.
O Will of God beneath our life,
The sea beneath the wave:
From Thee we rise in mystic strife,
In Thee we find our grave.
O Truth of God beneath our faith,
The rock on which we rest:
Thy Mind is near, Thy Spirit saith
Our home is in Thy breast.
O Love of God beneath our loves,
The fountain to the stream:
The river of Thy peace it moves,
Its tide our surest dream.
O Life of God beneath our death,
The sun behind our gloom:
Thy Christ proclaims in every breath,
The world of fadeless bloom.
Friday, May 12, 2006
Prayers for 5/12
Today we honor Mary under two of her titles: Our Lady of Fatima and Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament.
We also ask the intercession of the Martyrs of Alexandria; Sts. Andrew Fournet, Erconwald of London, Felix of Burgundy, John the Silent, Peter Regulatus, and Servatus; as well as Bls. Fontis Gabrielli, Gerard of Villamagna, Imelda Lambertini, and Julian of Norwich.
For the pilgrims of Fatima, especially those who seek healing...
For all Marian movements within the Church...
For the Missionaries of the Blessed Sacrament...
For the Daughters of the Cross of St. Andrew...
For those suffering from foot problems...
For those dealing with infestations of vermin...
For Nancy and her family...
For those fleeing the Indonesian volcano, and for those affected by it...
For Abbigail and Isabelle Carlsen, their parents, their family, and friends...
For the repose of the soul of Zachary Jones, as well as his family and friends...
For Mateo and McHale Shaw, their parents, their family, and friends...
For Bernett Adelle...
We also ask the intercession of the Martyrs of Alexandria; Sts. Andrew Fournet, Erconwald of London, Felix of Burgundy, John the Silent, Peter Regulatus, and Servatus; as well as Bls. Fontis Gabrielli, Gerard of Villamagna, Imelda Lambertini, and Julian of Norwich.
For the pilgrims of Fatima, especially those who seek healing...
For all Marian movements within the Church...
For the Missionaries of the Blessed Sacrament...
For the Daughters of the Cross of St. Andrew...
For those suffering from foot problems...
For those dealing with infestations of vermin...
For Nancy and her family...
For those fleeing the Indonesian volcano, and for those affected by it...
For Abbigail and Isabelle Carlsen, their parents, their family, and friends...
For the repose of the soul of Zachary Jones, as well as his family and friends...
For Mateo and McHale Shaw, their parents, their family, and friends...
For Bernett Adelle...
Hymn in Honor of Our Lady of Fatima
Mary the Dawn
Mary the dawn, Christ the Perfect Day;
Mary the gate, Christ the Heavenly Way!
Mary the root, Christ the Mystic Vine;
Mary the grape, Christ the Sacred Wine!
Mary the wheat, Christ the Living Bread;
Mary the stem, Christ the Rose blood-red!
Mary the font, Christ the Cleansing Flood;
Mary the cup, Christ the Saving Blood!
Mary the temple, Christ the temple's Lord;
Mary the shrine, Christ the God adored!
Mary the beacon, Christ the Haven's Rest;
Mary the mirror, Christ the Vision Blest!
Mary the mother, Christ the mother's Son
By all things blest while endless ages run.
Amen
Mary the dawn, Christ the Perfect Day;
Mary the gate, Christ the Heavenly Way!
Mary the root, Christ the Mystic Vine;
Mary the grape, Christ the Sacred Wine!
Mary the wheat, Christ the Living Bread;
Mary the stem, Christ the Rose blood-red!
Mary the font, Christ the Cleansing Flood;
Mary the cup, Christ the Saving Blood!
Mary the temple, Christ the temple's Lord;
Mary the shrine, Christ the God adored!
Mary the beacon, Christ the Haven's Rest;
Mary the mirror, Christ the Vision Blest!
Mary the mother, Christ the mother's Son
By all things blest while endless ages run.
Amen
Thursday, May 11, 2006
Prayers for 5/12
Today we ask the intercession of Sts.Acheilleus, Diomma, Epiphanius of Salamis, Ethelhard, Flavia Domitilla, Germanus of Constantinople, Nereus, Pancras, and Philip of Agirone; as well as Bls. Candida Maria de Jesus, Francis Patrizzi, and Jane of Portugal.
For arbritrators and negotiators...
For the Daughters of Jesus...
For Claire's job search...
For arbritrators and negotiators...
For the Daughters of Jesus...
For Claire's job search...
For Mark and his travels...
For peace throughout the world, especially in the Middle East...
For Rodney Willoughby, Jr., as well as his family and friends...
For Mateo and McHale Shaw, their parents, as well as 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 5/12
Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life
Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life:
Such a way as gives us breath;
Such a truth as ends all strife,
Such a life as killeth death.
Come, my Light, my Feast, my Strength:
Such a light as shows a feast,
Such a feast as mends in length,
Such a strength as makes his guest.
Come, my Joy, my Love, my Heart:
Such a joy as none can move,
Such a love as none can part,
Such a heart as joys in love.
Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life:
Such a way as gives us breath;
Such a truth as ends all strife,
Such a life as killeth death.
Come, my Light, my Feast, my Strength:
Such a light as shows a feast,
Such a feast as mends in length,
Such a strength as makes his guest.
Come, my Joy, my Love, my Heart:
Such a joy as none can move,
Such a love as none can part,
Such a heart as joys in love.
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Prayers for 5/11
Today we ask the intercession of Sts. Francis of Girolamo, Gengulphus, Ignatius of Laconi, and Mamertus; as well as Bls. Albert of Bergamo, Aloysius Luis Rabata, James Walworth, John Rochester, and Julian Cesarello de Valle.
For couples dealing with difficulties in their marriages...
For those affected by severe spring weather...
For VSC's father, as well as VSC's 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 couples dealing with difficulties in their marriages...
For those affected by severe spring weather...
For VSC's father, as well as VSC's 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 5/11
Immortal Love, Forever Full
Immortal love, forever full,
Forever flowing free,
Forever shared, forever whole,
A never ebbing sea!
Our outward lips confess the name
All other names above;
Love only knoweth whence it came,
And comprehendeth love.
Blow, winds of God, awake and blow
The mists of earth away:
Shine out, O Light divine, and show
How wide and far we stray.
We may not climb the heavenly steeps
To bring the Lord Christ down;
In vain we search the lowest deeps,
For Him no depths can drown.
But warm, sweet, tender, even yet,
A present help is He;
And faith still has its Olivet,
And love its Galilee.
The healing of His seamless dress
Is by our beds of pain;
We touch Him in life’s throng and press,
And we are whole again.
Through Him the first fond prayers are said
Our lips of childhood frame,
The last low whispers of our dead
Are burdened with His Name.
O Lord and Master of us all,
Whate’er our name or sign,
We own Thy sway, we hear Thy call,
We test our lives by Thine.
The letter fails, the systems fall,
And every symbol wanes;
The Spirit over brooding all,
Eternal Love remains.
Immortal love, forever full,
Forever flowing free,
Forever shared, forever whole,
A never ebbing sea!
Our outward lips confess the name
All other names above;
Love only knoweth whence it came,
And comprehendeth love.
Blow, winds of God, awake and blow
The mists of earth away:
Shine out, O Light divine, and show
How wide and far we stray.
We may not climb the heavenly steeps
To bring the Lord Christ down;
In vain we search the lowest deeps,
For Him no depths can drown.
But warm, sweet, tender, even yet,
A present help is He;
And faith still has its Olivet,
And love its Galilee.
The healing of His seamless dress
Is by our beds of pain;
We touch Him in life’s throng and press,
And we are whole again.
Through Him the first fond prayers are said
Our lips of childhood frame,
The last low whispers of our dead
Are burdened with His Name.
O Lord and Master of us all,
Whate’er our name or sign,
We own Thy sway, we hear Thy call,
We test our lives by Thine.
The letter fails, the systems fall,
And every symbol wanes;
The Spirit over brooding all,
Eternal Love remains.
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Prayers for 5/10
Today we ask the intercession of the Patriarch Job; Sts. Antonius of Florence, Comgall, John of Avila, and Solange; and also Bl. Ivan Merz.
For those who have suffered great loss...
For those who suffer from ulcers...
For the people of Andalusia...
For rape victims...
For the repose of the souls of those killed by the tornadoes in Texas...
For the repose of the soul of Nathan Vacho, as well as his family and friends...
For all members of our armed forces...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
For those who have suffered great loss...
For those who suffer from ulcers...
For the people of Andalusia...
For rape victims...
For the repose of the souls of those killed by the tornadoes in Texas...
For the repose of the soul of Nathan Vacho, as well as his family and friends...
For all members of our armed forces...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
Hymn for 5/10
As Light, O Christ
As light, O Christ, Thou cam’st to earth;
In Thee I live, in Thee I shall arise;
Thou art my joy, Thou my new birth,
To blessèd life Thou openest mine eyes.
For me Thou to the cross didst go,
For me Thou gav’st Thy blood to flow.
For me, in dark Gethsemane
Alone Thou, Christ, with sin and death didst fight;
Alone with God didst plead for me,
That I in Thee might see the blessèd light.
From all my heart, while I may live,
Eternal thanks to Thee I’ll give.
As light, O Christ, Thou cam’st to earth;
In Thee I live, in Thee I shall arise;
Thou art my joy, Thou my new birth,
To blessèd life Thou openest mine eyes.
For me Thou to the cross didst go,
For me Thou gav’st Thy blood to flow.
For me, in dark Gethsemane
Alone Thou, Christ, with sin and death didst fight;
Alone with God didst plead for me,
That I in Thee might see the blessèd light.
From all my heart, while I may live,
Eternal thanks to Thee I’ll give.
Monday, May 08, 2006
Prayers for 5/9
Today we ask the intercession of St. Gorfor, as well as Bls. Nicholas Albergati and Theresa of Jesus Gerhardinger.
For college professors...
For the School Sisters of Notre Dame...
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 college professors...
For the School Sisters of Notre Dame...
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 5/9
Loving Shepherd of Thy Sheep
Loving Shepherd of Thy sheep,
Keep Thy lamb, in safety keep;
Nothing can Thy power withstand,
None can pluck me from Thy hand.
Loving Savior, Thou didst give
Thine own life that we might live,
And the hands outstretched to bless
Bear the cruel nails’ impress.
I would praise Thee every day,
Gladly all Thy will obey,
Like Thy blessèd ones above
Happy in Thy precious love.
Loving Shepherd, ever near,
Teach Thy lamb Thy voice to hear,
Suffer not my steps to stray
From the straight and narrow way.
Where Thou leadest I would go,
Walking in Thy steps below,
Till before my Father’s throne
I shall know as I am known.
Loving Shepherd of Thy sheep,
Keep Thy lamb, in safety keep;
Nothing can Thy power withstand,
None can pluck me from Thy hand.
Loving Savior, Thou didst give
Thine own life that we might live,
And the hands outstretched to bless
Bear the cruel nails’ impress.
I would praise Thee every day,
Gladly all Thy will obey,
Like Thy blessèd ones above
Happy in Thy precious love.
Loving Shepherd, ever near,
Teach Thy lamb Thy voice to hear,
Suffer not my steps to stray
From the straight and narrow way.
Where Thou leadest I would go,
Walking in Thy steps below,
Till before my Father’s throne
I shall know as I am known.
Sunday, May 07, 2006
Prayers for 5/8
Today we ask the intercession of Popes Benedict II and Boniface IV; as well as Sts. Acacius, Ida of Nivelles, Odrian, and Victor Maurus.
For the Holy Father, and for his intentions...
For all members of the Armed Forces, especially those serving far from home...
For those suffering from erysipelas...
For those suffering from dental disorders...
For Christina...
For the repose of the soul of Doug Collier...
For Fr. Jeffrey Keyes, C.PP.S...
For the familiy of the girl killed in a shooting in Brooklyn...
For the people in Florida affected by the brush fires...
For the repose of the soul of Lillian Gertrud Asplund, her family and friends, as well as all those lost in disasters at sea...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
For the Holy Father, and for his intentions...
For all members of the Armed Forces, especially those serving far from home...
For those suffering from erysipelas...
For those suffering from dental disorders...
For Christina...
For the repose of the soul of Doug Collier...
For Fr. Jeffrey Keyes, C.PP.S...
For the familiy of the girl killed in a shooting in Brooklyn...
For the people in Florida affected by the brush fires...
For the repose of the soul of Lillian Gertrud Asplund, her family and friends, as well as all those lost in disasters at sea...
For a personal intention...
For all intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
Hymn for 5/8
Great Shepherd of Thy Chosen Flock
Great Shepherd of Thy chosen flock,
Thy people’s Shield, their shadowing Rock,
Once more we meet to hear Thy voice,
Once more before Thee to rejoice.
Now may Thy Spirit, by the Word,
Refresh each wearied heart, O Lord,
Wearied of earth’s vain strife and woe,
And longing more Thyself to know.
Thine is the heart our griefs to feel,
And Thine the love each wound to heal;
Home Thou art gone for us to care,
Returning soon to take us there.
Great Shepherd of Thy chosen flock,
Thy people’s Shield, their shadowing Rock,
Once more we meet to hear Thy voice,
Once more before Thee to rejoice.
Now may Thy Spirit, by the Word,
Refresh each wearied heart, O Lord,
Wearied of earth’s vain strife and woe,
And longing more Thyself to know.
Thine is the heart our griefs to feel,
And Thine the love each wound to heal;
Home Thou art gone for us to care,
Returning soon to take us there.
Prayers for the Fourth Sunday of Easter
Today we ask the intercession of Sts. Agnellus of Pisa, Agostino Roscelli, and Duje; as well as Bls. Notkar Balbulus and Rose Venerini.
For the Institute of Sisters of the Immaculata...
For the Venerini Sisters...
For musicians...
For those suffering from speech impediments, especially children...
For Nancy and her family...
For thanksgiving for the safe return of Danielle Hernandez...
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 Institute of Sisters of the Immaculata...
For the Venerini Sisters...
For musicians...
For those suffering from speech impediments, especially children...
For Nancy and her family...
For thanksgiving for the safe return of Danielle Hernandez...
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 the Fourth Sunday of Easter
The True Shepherd
I was wandering and weary
When my Savior came unto me;
For the ways of sin grew dreary,
And the world has ceased to woo me;
And I thought I heard Him say,
As He came along His way,
Refrain
O wand’ring souls, come near Me,
My sheep would never fear Me,
My sheep would never fear Me:
I am the Shepherd true.
At first I would not hearken,
And put off till the morrow;
But life began to darken,
And I was sick with sorrow;
Still I thought I heard Him say,
As He came along His way,
Refrain
At last I stopped to listen,
His voice could not deceive me;
I saw His kind eyes glisten,
So anxious to relieve me,
I was sure I heard Him say,
As He came along His way,
Refrain
He took me on His shoulder,
And tenderly He kissed me;
He bade my love be bolder,
And said how He had missed me;
Then I heard Him sweetly say,
As He went along His way,
Refrain
I thought His love would weaken,
As more and more He knew me;
But it burneth like a beacon,
And its light and heat go thro’ me.
And I ever hear Him say,
As He goes along His way,
Refrain
Let us do, then, dearest brothers,
What will best and longest please us.
Follow not the ways of others,
But trust ourselves to Jesus.
We shall ever hear Him say,
As He goes along His way,
Refrain
I was wandering and weary
When my Savior came unto me;
For the ways of sin grew dreary,
And the world has ceased to woo me;
And I thought I heard Him say,
As He came along His way,
Refrain
O wand’ring souls, come near Me,
My sheep would never fear Me,
My sheep would never fear Me:
I am the Shepherd true.
At first I would not hearken,
And put off till the morrow;
But life began to darken,
And I was sick with sorrow;
Still I thought I heard Him say,
As He came along His way,
Refrain
At last I stopped to listen,
His voice could not deceive me;
I saw His kind eyes glisten,
So anxious to relieve me,
I was sure I heard Him say,
As He came along His way,
Refrain
He took me on His shoulder,
And tenderly He kissed me;
He bade my love be bolder,
And said how He had missed me;
Then I heard Him sweetly say,
As He went along His way,
Refrain
I thought His love would weaken,
As more and more He knew me;
But it burneth like a beacon,
And its light and heat go thro’ me.
And I ever hear Him say,
As He goes along His way,
Refrain
Let us do, then, dearest brothers,
What will best and longest please us.
Follow not the ways of others,
But trust ourselves to Jesus.
We shall ever hear Him say,
As He goes along His way,
Refrain
Saturday, May 06, 2006
Prayers for 5/6
Today we ask the intercession of Sts. Evodius of Antioch and Gerard of Lunel; as well as Bl. Anna Rosa Gattorno.
For the Movement of Hope, the Daughters of St. Anne, and the Sons of St. Anne...
For those who suffer from epilepsy...
For Nancy...
For the repose of the soul of Martin Lee Anderson, as well as his family and friends...
For the safe return of Danielle Hernandez, as well as her 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 Movement of Hope, the Daughters of St. Anne, and the Sons of St. Anne...
For those who suffer from epilepsy...
For Nancy...
For the repose of the soul of Martin Lee Anderson, as well as his family and friends...
For the safe return of Danielle Hernandez, as well as her 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 5/6
What Shall I Render to the Lord
What shall I render to the Lord
For all His benefits to me?
How shall my soul, by grace restored,
Give worthy thanks, O Lord, to Thee?
Salvation’s cup of blessing now
I take, and call upon God’s Name;
Before His saints I pay my vow
And here my gratitude proclaim.
His saints the Lord delights to save,
Their death is precious in His sight;
He has redeemed me from the grave,
And in His service I delight.
With thankful heart I offer now
My gift, and call upon God’s Name;
Before His saints I pay my vow
And here my gratitude proclaim.
Within His house, the house of prayer,
I dedicate myself to God;
Let all His saints His grace declare
And join to sound His praise abroad.
What shall I render to the Lord
For all His benefits to me?
How shall my soul, by grace restored,
Give worthy thanks, O Lord, to Thee?
Salvation’s cup of blessing now
I take, and call upon God’s Name;
Before His saints I pay my vow
And here my gratitude proclaim.
His saints the Lord delights to save,
Their death is precious in His sight;
He has redeemed me from the grave,
And in His service I delight.
With thankful heart I offer now
My gift, and call upon God’s Name;
Before His saints I pay my vow
And here my gratitude proclaim.
Within His house, the house of prayer,
I dedicate myself to God;
Let all His saints His grace declare
And join to sound His praise abroad.
Thursday, May 04, 2006
Prayers for 5/5
Today we ask the intercession of St. Angelus of Jerusalem; as well as Bls. Caterina Cittadini, Edmund Rice, John Haile , and Nuntius Sulprizio.
For the Ursuline Sisters of Somasca...
For the Christian Brothers of Ireland...
For the repose of the soul of Joyce Malawey, as well as her family and friends...
For the infant son of Emily's friend, as well as the child's family...
For Christina, as well as her family and friends...
For the people of Darfur, especially the victims of genocide...
For the repose of the souls of Dacharette McCants, Davieon Randle, and Dominique Randle, as well as their family and friends...
For the repose of the souls of Joseph Ballantyne and Brandon Bunnell, as well as their families and friends...
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 Ursuline Sisters of Somasca...
For the Christian Brothers of Ireland...
For the repose of the soul of Joyce Malawey, as well as her family and friends...
For the infant son of Emily's friend, as well as the child's family...
For Christina, as well as her family and friends...
For the people of Darfur, especially the victims of genocide...
For the repose of the souls of Dacharette McCants, Davieon Randle, and Dominique Randle, as well as their family and friends...
For the repose of the souls of Joseph Ballantyne and Brandon Bunnell, as well as their families and friends...
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 5/5
Zion, To Thy Table Singing
Zion, to Thy Savior singing,
To thy Prince and Shepherd bringing,
Sweetest hymns of love and praise,
Thou wilt never reach the measure
Of His worth, by all the treasure
Of thy most ecstatic lays.
Of all wonders that can thrill thee,
And, with adoration fill thee,
What than this can greater be,
That Himself to thee He giveth?
He that eateth ever liveth,
For the Bread of Life is He.
Fill thy lips to overflowing
With sweet praise, His mercy showing
Who this heav’nly table spread:
On this day so glad and holy,
To each longing spirit lowly
Giveth He the living Bread.
Here the King hath spread His table,
Whereon eyes of faith are able
Christ our Passover to trace:
Shadows of the law are going,
Light and life and truth inflowing,
Night to day is giving place.
O Good Shepherd, Bread life giving,
Us, Thy grace and life receiving,
Feed and shelter evermore;
Thou on earth our weakness guiding,
We in Heav’n with Thee abiding,
With all saints will Thee adore.
Zion, to Thy Savior singing,
To thy Prince and Shepherd bringing,
Sweetest hymns of love and praise,
Thou wilt never reach the measure
Of His worth, by all the treasure
Of thy most ecstatic lays.
Of all wonders that can thrill thee,
And, with adoration fill thee,
What than this can greater be,
That Himself to thee He giveth?
He that eateth ever liveth,
For the Bread of Life is He.
Fill thy lips to overflowing
With sweet praise, His mercy showing
Who this heav’nly table spread:
On this day so glad and holy,
To each longing spirit lowly
Giveth He the living Bread.
Here the King hath spread His table,
Whereon eyes of faith are able
Christ our Passover to trace:
Shadows of the law are going,
Light and life and truth inflowing,
Night to day is giving place.
O Good Shepherd, Bread life giving,
Us, Thy grace and life receiving,
Feed and shelter evermore;
Thou on earth our weakness guiding,
We in Heav’n with Thee abiding,
With all saints will Thee adore.
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
Prayers for 5/4
Today we ask the intercession of several of the English Martyrs: the Carthusians Augustine Webster, John Houghton, and Robert Lawrence; the Brigittine Richard Reynolds; and Antony Page and George Beesley.
We also ask the intercession of Sts. Florian and Venerius of Milan, as well as Bl. Gregory Celli of Verucchio.
For the peoples of England and Austria...
For the Carthusian Order...
For members of the Armed Forces, especially those serving far from home...
For those who work in the brewing industry...
For all prayers previously posted on this site...
We also ask the intercession of Sts. Florian and Venerius of Milan, as well as Bl. Gregory Celli of Verucchio.
For the peoples of England and Austria...
For the Carthusian Order...
For members of the Armed Forces, especially those serving far from home...
For those who work in the brewing industry...
For all prayers previously posted on this site...
Hymn for 5/4
Panis Angelicus
(translation in italics)
Panis angelicus
fit panis hominum;
dat panis caelicus
figuris terminum;
O res mirabilis:
manducat Dominum
pauper, servus et humilis.
Thus Angels' Bread is made
the Bread of man today:
the Living Bread from heaven
with figures dost away:
O wondrous gift indeed!
the poor and lowly may
upon their Lord and Master feed.
Te, trina Deitas
unaque, poscimus:
sic nos tu visita,
sicut te colimus;
per tuas semitas
duc nos quo tendimus,
ad lucem quam inhabitas.
Thee, therefore, we implore,
o Godhead, One in Three,
so may Thou visit us
as we now worship Thee;
and lead us on Thy way,
That we at last may see
the light where
in Thou dwellest aye.
(translation in italics)
Panis angelicus
fit panis hominum;
dat panis caelicus
figuris terminum;
O res mirabilis:
manducat Dominum
pauper, servus et humilis.
Thus Angels' Bread is made
the Bread of man today:
the Living Bread from heaven
with figures dost away:
O wondrous gift indeed!
the poor and lowly may
upon their Lord and Master feed.
Te, trina Deitas
unaque, poscimus:
sic nos tu visita,
sicut te colimus;
per tuas semitas
duc nos quo tendimus,
ad lucem quam inhabitas.
Thee, therefore, we implore,
o Godhead, One in Three,
so may Thou visit us
as we now worship Thee;
and lead us on Thy way,
That we at last may see
the light where
in Thou dwellest aye.
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
Prayers for the Feast of Sts. Phillip and James
Besides the Apostles Phillip and James the Lesser, we also ask the intercession of Pope Alexander I; Sts. Maura and Timothy,; and also Bl. Edoardo Giuseppe Rosaz.
For the Holy Father, and for his intentions...
For the peoples of Uruguay and Luxembourg...
For bakers...
For clothes manufacturers, especially those who work in difficult conditions...
For those who work in clothing stores...
For pharmacists...
For the dying...
For the victims of the Armenian airline crash, as well as their 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 Holy Father, and for his intentions...
For the peoples of Uruguay and Luxembourg...
For bakers...
For clothes manufacturers, especially those who work in difficult conditions...
For those who work in clothing stores...
For pharmacists...
For the dying...
For the victims of the Armenian airline crash, as well as their 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 the Feast of Sts. Phillip & James
The Winter's Sleep Was Long and Deep
(altered slightly to fit the current calendar)
The winter’s sleep was long and deep,
But earth is awakened and gay;
For the life ne’er dies that from God doth rise,
And the green comes after the grey.
So God doth bring the world to spring;
And on this holy day
Doth the Church proclaim her Apostles’ fame,
To welcome the third of May.
Two saints of God went by the road
That leadeth on to light;
And they gave up all at their Master’s call,
To work in their Master’s sight.
Would Philip’s mind the Father find?
Lo, he hath found the Way;
For to know the Son is to know the One
Whom the earth and the heavens obey.
And James, ’twas thine by grace divine
To preach the Christian life,
Where our faith is shown by our works alone,
And love overcometh strife.
Lord, grant that we may brethren be—
As Christians live in deed;
For it is but so we can learn to know
The truth that to Thee doth lead.
(altered slightly to fit the current calendar)
The winter’s sleep was long and deep,
But earth is awakened and gay;
For the life ne’er dies that from God doth rise,
And the green comes after the grey.
So God doth bring the world to spring;
And on this holy day
Doth the Church proclaim her Apostles’ fame,
To welcome the third of May.
Two saints of God went by the road
That leadeth on to light;
And they gave up all at their Master’s call,
To work in their Master’s sight.
Would Philip’s mind the Father find?
Lo, he hath found the Way;
For to know the Son is to know the One
Whom the earth and the heavens obey.
And James, ’twas thine by grace divine
To preach the Christian life,
Where our faith is shown by our works alone,
And love overcometh strife.
Lord, grant that we may brethren be—
As Christians live in deed;
For it is but so we can learn to know
The truth that to Thee doth lead.
Monday, May 01, 2006
Prayers for 5/2
Today we ask the intercession of Sts. Athanasius, José María Rubio y Peralta, Joseph Luu, and Wiborada.
For Coptic Christians...
For members of the Armed Forces, especailly those serving far from home...
For the intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
For Coptic Christians...
For members of the Armed Forces, especailly those serving far from home...
For Andrea Clark...
For the Faniel family...
For regions afflicted by inclement weather, especially Texas...
For peace throughout the world...For the intentions posted on Catholic Fire...
For all intentions previously posted on this site...
Hymn for 5/2
O Esca Viatorum
English version follows
O esca viatórum,
O panis angelórum, O manna coélitum,
Esuriéntes ciba, Dulcédine non priva
Corda quæréntium, Corda quæréntium.
O lympha, fons amóris,
Qui puro Salvatóris, E corde prófluis
Te sitiéntes pota, Hæc sola nostra vota,
His una súfficis, His una súfficis.
O Jesu, Tuum vultum,
Quem cólimus occúltum, Sub panis spécie,
Fac, ut remóto velo, Post líbera in cælo
Cernámus fácie, Cernámus fácie.
O Bread of Life from Heaven
O Bread of life from Heaven,
O Food to pilgrims given,
O Manna from above:
Feed with the blessèd sweetness
Of Your divine completeness
The souls that want and need Your love.
O Fount of grace redeeming,
O River ever streaming,
From Jesus’ wounded side:
Come now, Your love bestowing
On thirsting souls, and flowing
Till all are fully satisfied.
We love You, Jesus, tender,
In all Your hidden splendor
Within these means of grace.
Oh, let the veil be riven,
And our clear eye in Heaven
Behold Your glory face to face.
English version follows
O esca viatórum,
O panis angelórum, O manna coélitum,
Esuriéntes ciba, Dulcédine non priva
Corda quæréntium, Corda quæréntium.
O lympha, fons amóris,
Qui puro Salvatóris, E corde prófluis
Te sitiéntes pota, Hæc sola nostra vota,
His una súfficis, His una súfficis.
O Jesu, Tuum vultum,
Quem cólimus occúltum, Sub panis spécie,
Fac, ut remóto velo, Post líbera in cælo
Cernámus fácie, Cernámus fácie.
O Bread of Life from Heaven
O Bread of life from Heaven,
O Food to pilgrims given,
O Manna from above:
Feed with the blessèd sweetness
Of Your divine completeness
The souls that want and need Your love.
O Fount of grace redeeming,
O River ever streaming,
From Jesus’ wounded side:
Come now, Your love bestowing
On thirsting souls, and flowing
Till all are fully satisfied.
We love You, Jesus, tender,
In all Your hidden splendor
Within these means of grace.
Oh, let the veil be riven,
And our clear eye in Heaven
Behold Your glory face to face.
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