The Holy Cloak Novena Prayer is considered one of the most effective novenas in the Church. Unlike most novenas, which are prayed for 9 days, the Holy Cloak Novena is prayed for 30 days in honor of the thirty years St Joseph spent with Jesus during his life on Earth. The cloak of St. Joseph is a source of shelter and protection for those who honor St Joseph as a spiritual father and protector.
O Glorious Patriarch St. Joseph, you who were chosen by God above all men to be the earthly head of the most holy of families, I beseech you to accept me within the folds of thy holy cloak, that you may become the guardian and custodian of my soul.
From this moment on, I choose you as my father, my protector, my counselor, my patron and I beseech you to place in your custody my body, my soul, all that I am, all that I possess, my life and my death. Look upon me as one of your children; defend me from the treachery of my enemies, invisible or otherwise, assist me at all times in all my necessities; console me in the bitterness of my life, and especially at the hour of my death. Say but one word for me to the Divine Redeemer Whom you were deemed worthy to hold in your arms, and to the Blessed Virgin Mary, your most chaste spouse. Request for me those blessings which will lead me to salvation. Include me among those who are most dear to you and I shall set forth to prove myself worthy of your special patronage. Amen.
Mother Teresa’s “Flying Novena” is also known as her famous “Emergency Novena”. It involves praying the Memorare prayer a total of ten times (9 times plus 1 additional time in thanksgiving) with the intention of receiving a quick response from the Virgin Mary. The name “Flying Novena” stems from the belief that the Virgin Mary would swiftly intercede in urgent situations.
[For this novena, the prayer below (The Memorare) is prayed ten times – the first nine times is for the special intention; the tenth time is in thanksgiving to Our Lady for hearing the intention.]
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that any one who fled to thy protection, implored thy help or sought thy 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.
O Glorious St. Therese, whom Almighty God has raised up to aid and inspire the human family, I implore your Miraculous Intercession.
You are so powerful in obtaining every need of body and spirit from the Heart of God. Holy Mother Church proclaims you “Prodigy of Miracles… the greatest saint of Modern Times.”
Now I fervently beseech you to answer my petition… (mention in silence here) … and to carry out your promises of spending heaven doing good on earth… of letting fall from Heaven a Shower of Roses.
Little Flower, give me your childlike faith, to see the Face of God in the people and experiences of my life, and to love God with full confidence.
St. Therese, my Carmelite Sister, I will fulfill your plea “to be made known everywhere” and I will continue to lead others to Jesus through you. Amen.
The Litany to St. Faustina is a litany prayer honouring St. Faustina Kowalska, the Polish mystic and visionary whom Jesus chose as the secretary and apostle of His Divine Mercy. Through each invocation, we recall the many titles that reflect her remarkable spiritual mission — faithful secretary of the Merciful Jesus, hope of the fallen and despairing, advocate of the souls in purgatory — and we ask for her powerful intercession before the throne of God’s boundless mercy.
Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father of heave, have mercy on us. God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us. God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us. Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, pray for us. St. Faustina, living witness of the heavenly Father’s mercy – pray for us. St. Faustina, humble servant of Jesus – Mercy Incarnate St. Faustina, obedient instrument of the Spirit, the Comforter St. Faustina, trustful daughter of the Mother of Mercy St. Faustina, confidante of the Divine Mercy message St. Faustina, faithful secretary of the words of the Merciful Jesus St. Faustina, great apostle of God’s mercy St. Faustina, dispenser of God rich in mercy St. Faustina, gift of God for the whole world St. Faustina, perceiving the goodness of the Creator in every creature St. Faustina, glorifying God in the mystery of the Incarnation St. Faustina, partaker in the Lord’s passion and resurrection St. Faustina, guide on the way of Jesus’ cross St. Faustina, meeting with Jesus in the holy sacraments St. Faustina, united with the Spouse in your soul St. Faustina, enraptured by the mercy of God in Mary’s life St. Faustina, loving the Church – the Mystical Body of Christ St. Faustina, powerful with genuine faith St. Faustina, persevering in unwavering hope St. Faustina, enkindled with ardent love St. Faustina, beautiful with true humility St. Faustina, simple with childlike trust St. Faustina, model of fulfilling God’s will St. Faustina, example of generous service St. Faustina, caring protector of the souls of priests and religious St. Faustina, defender of young people and children against evil St. Faustina, hope of the fallen and the despairing St. Faustina, strength of the sick and the suffering St. Faustina, safeguarding trust in the hearts of the dying St. Faustina, offering yourself for sinners St. Faustina, solicitous for the salvation of all people St. Faustina, advocate of the suffering souls in purgatory St. Faustina, imploring God’s mercy for the whole world.
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
V: Pray for us, St. Faustina. R: That we may proclaim the message of Mercy to the world with our life and words.
Let us pray:
Merciful God, receive our thanksgiving for the gift of St. Faustina’s life and mission. Grant, we beseech You, that by her intercession we may grow in the attitude of trust in You and mercy toward our neighbour. Through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
The Litany of the Saints is a popular prayer devotion in which saints in Heaven are called upon for prayers and intercessions. The litany, especially, implores mercy, and gives glory and praise to the Lord for His divine Mercy. It dates back to the fifth century and is one of the oldest prayers of the Catholic Church today.
Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father of heaven, have mercy on us. God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us. God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us. Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, pray for us. Holy Mother of God, pray for us. Holy Virgin of virgins, pray for us. Saint Michael, pray for us. Saint Gabriel, pray for us. Saint Raphael, pray for us. All you holy Angels and Archangels, pray for us. All you holy orders of blessed Spirits, pray for us. Saint John the Baptist, pray for us. Saint Joseph, pray for us. All you holy Patriarchs and Prophets, pray for us. Saint Peter, pray for us. Saint Paul, pray for us. Saint Andrew, pray for us. Saint James, pray for us. Saint John, pray for us. Saint Thomas, pray for us. Saint James, pray for us. Saint Philip, pray for us. Saint Bartholomew, pray for us. Saint Matthew, pray for us. Saint Simon, pray for us. Saint Thaddeus, pray for us. Saint Matthias, pray for us. Saint Barnabas, pray for us. Saint Luke, pray for us. Saint Mark, pray for us. All you holy Apostles and Evangelists, pray for us. All you holy Disciples of our Lord, pray for us. All you holy Innocents, pray for us. Saint Stephen, pray for us. Saint Lawrence, pray for us. Saint Vincent, pray for us. Saints Fabian and Sebastian, pray for us. Saints John and Paul, pray for us. Saints Cosmas and Damian, pray for us. Saints Gervase and Protase, pray for us. All you holy Martyrs, pray for us. Saint Sylvester, pray for us. Saint Gregory, pray for us. Saint Ambrose, pray for us. Saint Augustine, pray for us. Saint Jerome, pray for us. Saint Martin, pray for us. Saint Nicholas, pray for us. All you holy Bishops and Confessors, pray for us. All you holy Doctors, pray for us. Saint Anthony, pray for us. Saint Benedict, pray for us. Saint Bernard, pray for us. Saint Dominic, pray for us. Saint Francis, pray for us. All you holy Priests and Levites, pray for us. All you holy Monks and Hermits, pray for us. Saint Mary Magdalen, pray for us. Saint Agatha, pray for us. Saint Lucy, pray for us. Saint Agnes, pray for us. Saint Cecilia, pray for us. Saint Catherine, pray for us. Saint Anastasia, pray for us. All you holy Virgins and Widows, pray for us. All you holy Men and Women, Saints of God, make intercession for us.
Be merciful, spare us, O Lord. Be merciful, graciously hear us, O Lord.
From all evil, O Lord, deliver us. From all sin, O Lord, deliver us. From Your wrath, O Lord, deliver us. From a sudden and unprovided death, O Lord, deliver us. From the snares of the Devil, O Lord, deliver us. From anger, and hatred, and all ill-will, O Lord, deliver us. From the spirit of fornication, O Lord, deliver us. From lightning and tempest, O Lord, deliver us. From the scourge of earthquakes, O Lord, deliver us. From plague, famine, and war, O Lord, deliver us. From everlasting death, O Lord, deliver us. Through the mystery of your holy Incarnation, O Lord, deliver us. Through your Coming, O Lord, deliver us. Through your Nativity, O Lord, deliver us. Through your Baptism and holy Fasting, O Lord, deliver us. Through your Cross and Passion, O Lord, deliver us. Through your Death and Burial, O Lord, deliver us. Through your holy Resurrection, O Lord, deliver us. Through your admirable Ascension, O Lord, deliver us. Through the coming of the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete, O Lord, deliver us. On the Day of Judgment, O Lord, deliver us.
We sinners, we beseech You, hear us. That you would spare us, we beseech You, hear us. That you would pardon us, we beseech You, hear us. That you would bring us to true penance, we beseech You, hear us. That you would deign to govern and preserve your holy Church, we beseech You, hear us. That you would deign to preserve our Apostolic Prelate, and all orders of the Church in holy religion, we beseech You, hear us. That you would deign to humble the enemies of the Holy Church, we beseech You, hear us. That you would deign to give peace and true concord to Christian kings and princes, we beseech You, hear us. That you would deign to grant peace and unity to all Christian people, we beseech You, hear us. That you would deign to call back to the unity of the Church all who have strayed from the truth and lead all unbelievers to the light of the Gospel, we beseech You, hear us. That you would deign to confirm and preserve us in your holy service, we beseech You, hear us. That you would lift up our minds to heavenly desires, we beseech You, hear us. That you would render eternal blessings to all our benefactors, we beseech You, hear us. That you would deliver our souls and the souls of our brethren, relations and benefactors, from eternal damnation, we beseech You, hear us. That you would deign to give and preserve the fruits of the earth, we beseech You, hear us. That you would deign to grant eternal rest to all the faithful departed, we beseech You, hear us. That you would deign to graciously hear us, we beseech You, hear us. Son of God, we beseech You, hear us.
Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord. Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord. Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us.
Our Father, etc. (inaudibly).
V. And lead us not into temptation. R. But deliver us from evil.
Psalm 69: Deign, O Lord, to rescue me; O Lord, make haste to help me. Let them be put to shame and confounded who seek my life. Let them be turned back in disgrace who desire my ruin. Let them retire in their shame who say to me, “Aha, aha!” But may all who seek you exult and be glad in you, and may those who love your salvation say ever, “God be glorified!” But I am afflicted and poor; O God, hasten to me! You are my help and my deliverer; O Lord, hold not back! Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
V. Save your servants. R. Who trust in you, O my God.
V. Be a tower of strength for us, O Lord, R. Against the attack of the enemy.
V. Let not the enemy prevail against us. R. And let not the son of evil dare to harm us.
V. Lord, deal not with us according to our sins. R. Neither requite us according to our iniquities.
V. Let us pray for our Sovereign Pontiff, Pope N. R. The Lord preserve him, and give him life, and make him blessed upon the earth, and deliver him not up to the will of his enemies.
V. Let us pray for our benefactors. R. Deign, O Lord, for Your name’s sake, to reward with eternal life all those who do us good. Amen.
V. Let us pray for the faithful departed. R. Eternal rest give to them, O Lord; and let perpetual light shine upon them.
V. May they rest in peace. R. Amen.
V. For our absent brethren. R. Save your servants, who trust in you, my God.
V. Send them help, O Lord, from your sanctuary. R. And sustain them from Zion.
V. O Lord, hear my prayer. R. And let my cry come to you.
V. The Lord be with you. R. And with your spirit.
Let us pray: O God, whose property is always to have mercy and to spare, receive our petition, that we, and all your servants who are bound by the chains of sin, may, by the compassion of your goodness, be mercifully absolved. Graciously hear, we beg you, O Lord, the prayers of your suppliants, and pardon the sins of those who confess to you, that in your bounty you may grant us both pardon and peace. In your clemency, O Lord, show us your ineffable mercy, that you may both free us from all our sins, and deliver us from the punishments which we deserve for them. God, who by sin, are offended and by penance pacified, mercifully regard the prayers of your suppliant people, and turn away the scourges of your anger, which we deserve for our sins.
Almighty, everlasting God, have mercy upon your servant N., our Sovereign Pontiff, and direct him according to your clemency into the way of everlasting salvation, that by your grace he may desire those things that are pleasing to you, and perform them with all his strength. O God, from whom are holy desires, good counsels, and just works, give to your servants that peace which the world cannot give, that our hearts be set to keep your commandments, and that, being removed from the fear of our enemies, we may pass our time in peace under your protection. Burn our desires and our hearts with the fire of the Holy Spirit, O Lord, that we may serve you with a chaste body, and with a clean heart be pleasing to you.
O God, the Creator and Redeemer of all the faithful, grant to the souls of your servants and handmaids the remission of all their sins, that, through devout prayers, they may obtain the pardon which they always desired. Direct, we beg you, O Lord, our actions by your holy inspirations, and carry them on by your gracious assistance, that every prayer and work of ours may begin always with you, and through you be happily ended. Almighty and everlasting God, you have dominion over the living and the dead, and you are merciful to all who you foreknow will be yours by faith and good works; we humbly beg you that those for whom we intend to pour forth our prayers, whether this present world still detain them in the flesh, or the world to come has already received them out of their bodies, may through the intercession of all your Saints, by the clemency of your goodness, obtain the remission of all their sins. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
V. O Lord, hear my prayer. R. And let my cry come to you.
V. May the almighty and merciful Lord graciously hear us. R. Amen.
V. And may the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. R. Amen.
Saint Nicholas is the patron saint of children, and based on the many accounts of his heroic intercession on behalf of children in dangerous situations, is referred to as the Protector of Children. The Litany of St. Nicholas supplicates this saint’s prayers for our needs and to assist in our pursuit for the protection of children.
Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.
God, the Father of heaven, have mercy on us. God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us. God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us. Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, Holy Mother of God, pray for us. St. Joseph, pray for us. Nicholas, Holy Bishop of Myra, pray for us. Nicholas, Holy Saint in Bari, pray for us. Nicholas, Patron of children and seafarers, pray for us. Nicholas, Gift-giver and Wonder-Worker, pray for us. Nicholas, Friend of the poor and needy, pray for us. Nicholas, Icon of gentleness and generosity, pray for us. Nicholas, Model of meekness and charity, pray for us. Nicholas, Defender of the Christian Faith, pray for us. Nicholas, Myrrh of the fragrance of Christ, pray for us. Nicholas, Help of those who suffer wrong, pray for us. Nicholas, Faithful steward of the mysteries of God, pray for us. Nicholas, Guide of the penitent sinner, pray for us. Nicholas, Source of joy and thanksgiving, pray for us. Nicholas, Saint who points us to the Manger, pray for us.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord! Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord! Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Let us pray: May we, aided by the prayers of St Nicholas, be strengthened on our earthly pilgrimage to pray, fast, and advocate for the protection of all children from scandal, abuse, and trafficking. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, God from Age unto Age. Amen.
Saint Joseph is the patron saint of the Universal Church. The Litany of St. Joseph was approved by Pope Pius X and carries a partial indulgence when prayed with reverence.
Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us. God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us. God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us. Holy Trinity, One God, have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, pray for us. St. Joseph, pray for us. Renowned offspring of David, pray for us. Light of Patriarchs, pray for us. Spouse of the Mother of God, pray for us. Chaste guardian of the Virgin, pray for us. Foster father of the Son of God, pray for us. Diligent protector of Christ, pray for us. Head of the Holy Family, pray for us. Joseph most just, pray for us. Joseph most chaste, pray for us. Joseph most prudent, pray for us. Joseph most strong, pray for us. Joseph most obedient, pray for us. Joseph most faithful, pray for us. Mirror of patience, pray for us. Lover of poverty, pray for us. Model of artisans, pray for us. Glory of home life, pray for us. Guardian of virgins, pray for us. Pillar of families, pray for us. Solace of the wretched, pray for us. Hope of the sick, pray for us. Patron of the dying, pray for us. Terror of demons, pray for us. Protector of Holy Church, pray for us.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Jesus. Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Jesus. Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
He made him the lord of his household, and prince over all his possessions.
Let us pray: O God, in your ineffable providence you were pleased to choose Blessed Joseph to be the spouse of your most holy Mother; grant, we beg you, that we may be worthy to have him for our intercessor in heaven whom on earth we venerate as our Protector: You who live and reign forever and ever. Amen.
The Franciscan Crown Rosary (also known as the Franciscan Rosary and the Seraphic Rosary) is a 7-decade rosary venerating seven key events in the Bible pertaining to Mary and her role in God’s plan for salvation. This devotion dates back to 1422 when a young Franciscan novice received an apparition of the Virgin Mary.
First Mystery – The Annunciation (Luke 1:26-33) R. May I become your humble servant, Lord. Pray: Our Father … (1 time) & Hail Mary … (10 times)
Second Mystery – The Visitation (Luke 1:39-47) R. Grant us true love of neighbor, Lord. Pray: Our Father … (1 time) & Hail Mary … (10 times)
Third Mystery – The Nativity (Luke 2:4-7) R. Give us true poverty of spirit, Lord. Pray: Our Father … (1 time) & Hail Mary … (10 times)
Fourth Mystery – Adoration of the Magi (Matthew 2:9-11) R. Help me obey all just laws. Pray: Our Father … (1 time) & Hail Mary … (10 times)
Fifth Mystery – Finding in the Temple (Luke 2:41-51) R. May I never lose you through serious sin, Lord. Pray: Our Father ... (1 time) & Hail Mary ... (10 times)
Sixth Mystery – The Resurrection (Luke 24:1-6) R. May we share your glory, Lord. Pray: Our Father … (1 time) & Hail Mary … (10 times)
Seventh Mystery – Crowning of Mary (Revelation 12:1-6) R. Mary, may we share your crown of eternal life. Pray: Our Father … (1 time) & Hail Mary … (10 times)
Pray the Hail Mary (2 times) to complete the 72 years Mary lived on Earth.
Then, pray the Our Father (1 time) and the Hail Mary (1 time) for the intentions of the Holy Father.
The Consecration to St. Michael the Archangel is a powerful prayer of consecration to St Michael, for his lifelong protection in the spiritual battle we endure as Christians from all evil, especially at the hour of our death. According to St Alphonsus Liguori, “The powers of hell will assail the dying Christian; but his angel guardian will come to console him. His patrons, and St. Michael, who has been appointed by God to defend his faithful servants in their last combat with the devils, will come to his aid.”
Oh most Noble Prince of the Angelic Hierarchies valorous warrior of Almighty God, and zealous lover of His glory, terror of the rebellious angels, and love and delight of all the just ones, my beloved Archangel Saint Michael, desiring to be numbered among thy devoted servants, I, today offer and consecrate myself to thee, and place myself, my family, and all I possess under thy most powerful protection. I entreat thee not to look at how little, I, as thy servant have to offer, being only a wretched sinner, but to gaze, rather, with favorable eye at the heartfelt affection with which this offering is made, and remember that if from this day onward I am under thy patronage, thou must during all my life assist me, and procure for me the pardon of my many grievous offenses, and sins, the grace to love with all my heart my God, my dear Savior Jesus and my Sweet Mother Mary, and obtain for me all the help necessary to arrive to my crown of glory. Defend me always from my spiritual enemies, particularly in the last moments of my life. Come then oh Glorious Prince and succor me in my last struggle, and with thy powerful weapon cast far from me into the infernal abysses that prevaricator and proud angel that one day thou prostrated in the celestial battle. Saint Michael, defend us in our daily battle so that we may not perish in the last Judgment.
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O Glorious Patriarch and Patron of the Church! O Virgin Spouse of the Virgin Mother of God! O Guardian and Virginal Father of the Word Incarnate! In the presence of Jesus and Mary, I choose you this day to be my father, my guardian, and my protector.
O great St. Joseph, whom God has made the Head of the Holy Family, accept me, I beseech you, though utterly unworthy, to be a member of your “Holy House.” Present me to your Immaculate Spouse; ask her also to adopt me as her child. With her, pray that I may constantly think of Jesus, and serve Him faithfully to the end of my life. O Terror of Demons, increase in me virtue, protect me from the Evil One, and help me not to offend God in any way.
O my Spiritual Father, I hereby consecrate myself to you. In faithful imitation of Jesus and Mary, I place myself and all my concerns under your care and protection. To you, after Jesus and Mary, I consecrate my body and soul, with all their faculties, my spiritual growth, my home, and all my affairs and undertakings.
Forsake me not, but adopt me as a servant and child of the Holy Family. Watch over me at all times, but especially at the hour of my death. Console and strengthen me with the presence of Jesus and Mary so that, with you, I may praise and adore the Holy Trinity for all eternity. Amen.
