Consecration to Saint Michael the Archangel

O great Prince of Heaven, Standard Bearer of the Redeeming Cross, most faithful guardian of the Holy Church, I…….., (your name) though most unworthy to appear before you, trusting nevertheless in your special goodness, touched by the excellence of your admirable prayers and the multitude of your benefits, I present myself to you, accompanied by my guardian Angel. And in the presence of all the Angels of Heaven, whom I take as witnesses of my devotion to you, I choose you today as my protector, my special advocate and my guide in the way of salvation. O you, who are the Guardian of the Church and of souls, I firmly propose to honor you with all my power. Cover the Vicar of Jesus Christ with your shield, protect the holy Church. May your powerful arm triumph at last over Satan and give Almighty God, through His most holy Mother, a decisive victory over the forces of hell. Establish the reign of God on earth, so that all men may live happily in peace and service of God. Assist me throughout my life, that I may never offend the most pure eyes of God, either in works, words or thoughts. Defend me against all the temptations of the devil, and at the hour of death, obtain peace for my soul and introduce it into the eternal Homeland of Infinite Love, to glorify the adorable Holy Trinity. Amen.

To Saint Michael the Archangel

Powerful prayer recommended by the Church Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle; be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray: and do thou, Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits, who wander through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

To Saint Joseph

for a special Grace

Glorious Saint Joseph, my Protector and Father, I turn to you with confidence. By the affection which united you to the Immaculate Virgin, Mother of God, by the fatherly love with which you surrounded the Infant Jesus, I beg you to obtain for me, with the love of Jesus and Mary, the imitation of your virtues and especially the grace of … (Expose here the object of your prayer.) Remove from me all that would be an obstacle to my salvation and be my Guardian, my Guide, my Protector and my assured Refuge at every moment of my life, but especially at the hour of my death. Amen.

Recourse to the Holy Family

in times of affliction

Almighty and eternal God, have mercy on us and grant us the prayers we address to You in the name and through the merits of Jesus, Mary and Saint Joseph. Jesus, Saviour of the world, who healed the sick and raised the dead, have mercy on us. Holy Mary, immaculate Virgin and all-powerful before Jesus Christ, be our Advocate before Him and obtain for us salvation and deliverance from the evils that threaten us. Saint Joseph, guardian of the Holy Family and powerful protector of the poor, show yourself the help and protection of those who invoke you. Holy Family, to whom we have recourse in these times of affliction, be our defense against the enemies of our soul, our preserver against the ailments of the body, and our salvation in all times; save all those who have devoted themselves to your worship; do not allow them to perish like the impious; but let them find on earth the faith of the first Christians, and in Heaven the eternal reward of their devotion to Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Amen. O divine Hearts of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, may my inheritance consist in loving You more and more every day.

To Our Lady of Fatima

to entrust all our needs to Her Our Lady of Fatima, Mother of God and of the Church, and the tender Mother of all mankind, we need You. Grant us the light that radiates from Your goodness, the comfort that emanates from Your Immaculate Heart, the charity and peace of which You are the Queen. Because You know well what we need, we entrust to You: our needs so that You may provide for them, our pains so that You may soothe them, and so that we may accept suffering as a mercy from God to purify us. We entrust to You our ills that You may heal them, our bodies that You may make them pure, our hearts that You may fill them with love and contrition, and our souls that through You they may be saved. Remember, O our good Mother, that Jesus grants You all that You ask of Him. Obtain relief for the souls in purgatory, healing for the sick, purity for the youth who do not know You, faith and harmony for families, peace for all men. Bring back those who have strayed from the path of Heaven, raise up many religious vocations; give holy priests to Christianity, protect the Holy Father, the bishops and the holy Church of Jesus Christ. O Blessed Virgin Mary, hear us and have mercy on us. Turn Your merciful eyes to us. And after this exile, show us Jesus, the blessed fruit of Your womb, O merciful, O charitable, O sweet and tender Virgin Mary. Amen.

Most gentle and kind Virgin Mary

by Sister Maria Consolata Ferrero Most sweet and most loving Virgin Mary, Most beloved Daughter of the Divine Eternal Father, Most tender Mother of the Divine Eternal Son, Most holy Spouse of the Divine Eternal Spirit, I come to You, O my most loving Mother, to consecrate myself entirely to You. You are the most pure, the most beautiful; You are the Immaculate, and I am nothing but misery, sin, and inclination to evil. You, O Mary, have always made the delights of the Most Holy Trinity; You have ravished the Heart of God, Your Father, Your Spouse, by the immaculate whiteness of Your most holy soul. O Most Compassionate Mother, turn a pitying glance towards this poor soul who is facing the worst temptations, and put the infernal enemy to flight by Your Power. At the moment of his formidable assaults, I will take refuge in Your Immaculate Heart, and You, O Most Merciful Queen of Virgins, preserve my lily pure and present it Yourself to Jesus. My tender Mother, I await You at the hour of my death; from now on, I thank You and I beg You to keep everything in me, so that everything may be pleasing to Jesus. Thank You, O Mary!

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary

– The Memorare

by Saint Bernard Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to Thy protection, implored Thy help, or sought Thine intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto Thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to Thee do I come, before Thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in Thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.

To the Eternal Father

in time of calamity

by Blessed Melanie Calvat, Messenger of Our Lady of La Salette Eternal Father, behold Your Son Jesus Christ crucified for us! In His name and by His merits, have mercy on us poor sinners, because we repent and have recourse to Your infinite mercy. Let Yourself be touched, and have mercy on us for we are His heritage. O Lord, do not violate the covenant You have made: to answer the prayers Your children address to You. It is true that by our great iniquities we have offended Your justice, but You, my God, who are good by nature, let the greatness of Your infinite mercy shine forth. O Lord, if You would heed our iniquities, who could stand before You? Lord, we confess it: we are very guilty and it is our sins that have brought these scourges upon us. But You, Lord, who have willed that every day we call You Our Father, look now at the great affliction of Your children, and spare us from such great calamities. Spare us, my God, by the merits of Jesus Christ, by the love You have for Yourself; by the love of the Virgin Mary “our Mother”, forgive us! Remember, O Lord, that we are called Your people, have mercy on human folly. Send a ray of Your divine light to dispel the darkness of our intelligence, and may our amended souls change their ways and no longer steep the Heart of their God in bitterness! O Lord, only the hand of Your infinite mercy can save us from so many calamities. O Lord, we are reeling with inner and outer afflictions, have mercy on us! Turn away, O Lord, Your face from our sins and look upon Jesus Christ who has given You satisfaction by suffering and dying for us, for He is Your Son! Thus we will celebrate Your infinite mercy. Hasten, Lord, to answer us, otherwise our courage will be much lessened, for we have fallen into such a wretched state! Hasten, Lord, to show us Your mercy, for we have no hope but in You alone, who are our Father, our Creator, and who must preserve and save those who are Yours forever.