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Little Crown of the Blessed Virgin Chaplet

The Little Crown of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a chaplet recommended by St Louis Mary de Montfort for morning devotion honoring the 12 stars on the crown of the Blessed Virgin, as described in Revelation 12:1: ‘A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.’

Little Crown of the Blessed Virgin Chaplet

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Introductory Prayers
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Thy faithful and enkindle within them the fire of Thy love!

V. Send forth Thy Spirit and they shall be created.
R. And Thou shalt renew the face of the earth.

Let us pray. O God, Who by the light of the Holy Spirit dost instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant us by this same Spirit to relish what is right and ever to rejoice in His consolation, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

First Crown: The Crown of Excellence
To honor the Divine Maternity of the Blessed Virgin, her ineffable Virginity, her purity without stain and her innumerable virtues.

Our Father… Hail Mary…
Blessed art thou, O Virgin Mary, who didst bear the Lord, the Creator of the world; thou didst give birth to Him Who made thee, and remainest a Virgin forever.
Rejoice, O Virgin Mary; Rejoice a thousand times!

Hail Mary…
O holy and immaculate Virgin, I know not with what praise to extol thee, since thou didst bear in thy womb the very One Whom the Heavens cannot contain.
Rejoice, O Virgin Mary; Rejoice a thousand times!

Hail Mary…
Thou are all fair, O Virgin Mary, and there is no stain in thee.
Rejoice, O Virgin Mary; Rejoice a thousand times!

Hail Mary…
Thy virtues, O Virgin, surpass the stars in number.
Rejoice, O Virgin Mary; Rejoice a thousand times!

Glory Be…

Second Crown: The Crown of Power
To honor the royalty of the Blessed Virgin, her magnificence, her universal mediation and the strength of her rule.

Our Father… Hail Mary…
Glory be to thee, O Empress of the world! Bring us with thee to the joys of Heaven.
Rejoice, O Virgin Mary; Rejoice a thousand times!

Hail Mary…
Glory be to thee, O treasure house of the Lord’s graces! Grant us a share in thy riches.
Rejoice, O Virgin Mary; Rejoice a thousand times!

Hail Mary…
Glory be to thee, O Mediatrix between God and man! Through thee may the Almighty be favorable to us. Rejoice, O Virgin Mary; Rejoice a thousand times!

Hail Mary…
Glory be to thee who destroyest heresies and crushest demons! Be thou our loving guide. Rejoice, O Virgin Mary; Rejoice a thousand times!

Glory Be…

Third Crown: Crown of Goodness
To honor the mercy of the Blessed Virgin toward sinners, the poor, the just and the dying.

Our Father…
Hail Mary…
Glory be to thee, O refuge of sinners! Intercede for us with God.
Rejoice, O Virgin Mary; Rejoice a thousand times!

Hail Mary…
Glory be to thee, O Mother of orphans! Render the Almighty favorable to us.
Rejoice, O Virgin Mary; Rejoice a thousand times!

Hail Mary…
Glory be to thee, O joy of the just! Lead us with thee to the joys of Heaven.
Rejoice, O Virgin Mary; Rejoice a thousand times!

Hail Mary…
Glory be to thee who are ever ready to assist us in life and death! Lead us with thee to the kingdom of Heaven! Rejoice, O Virgin Mary; Rejoice a thousand times!

Glory Be…

Concluding Prayer
Let us pray. Hail, Mary, Daughter of God the Father; Hail, Mary, Mother of God the Son; Hail, Mary, Spouse of the Holy Ghost; Hail, Mary, Temple of the most Holy Trinity; Hail, Mary, my Mistress, my treasure, my joy, Queen of my heart; my Mother, my life, my sweetness, my dearest hope —- yea, my heart and my soul! I am all thine and all that I have is Thine, O Virgin blessed above all things! Let thy soul be in me to magnify the Lord; let thy spirit be in me to rejoice in God. Set thyself, O faithful Virgin, as a seal upon my heart, that in thee and through thee I may be found faithful to God. Receive me, O gracious Virgin, among those whom thou lovest and teachest, whom thou leadest, nourishest and protectest as thy children. Grant that for love of thee I may despise all earthly consolations and ever cling to those of Heaven until, through thee, His faithful spouse, Jesus Christ thy Son be formed in me for the glory of the Father. Amen.

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Chaplet of the Immaculate Heart

The Chaplet of the Immaculate Heart is a devotion to the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which emphasizes Mary’s interior life, virtues, and deep love for God and humanity, imploring her aid and protection.

This prayer can be found in our book, Catholic Prayers & Devotions: A Treasury of Grace for the Faithful (Volume I). Available on Amazon in e-book, paperback, and hardcover.

Chaplet of the Immaculate Heart

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[Using a set of Rosary beads…]

“In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.” (Pray 5 times in veneration of the five Holy Wounds of Christ)

On the large beads, say:
“Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for those who seek refuge in you.”

On the small beads, say:
“Holy Mother, save us through your Immaculate Heart’s flame of love.”

[Conclude the chaplet…]“Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to Holy Spirit. Amen.” (Pray 3 times)

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Chaplet of the Immaculate Conception

The Chaplet of the Immaculate Conception is a meditative prayer on the mysteries of Mary’s conception, it seeks her intercession and models her virtues of purity, humility, and holiness.

Chaplet of the Immaculate Conception

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O God, come to my assistance.
O Lord, make haste to help me.

I thank Thee, O Eternal Father, for having by Thy Almighty power preserved Mary, most holy, Thy Blessed Daughter, from the stain of original sin.

Our Father…

Hail Mary…
Blessed be the pure, most holy and Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

I thank Thee, O Eternal Son, for having by Thy wisdom preserved Mary, most holy, Thy Blessed Mother, from the stain of original sin.

Our Father…

Hail Mary…
Blessed be the pure, most holy and Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

I thank Thee, O Holy Spirit Eternal, for having by Thy love preserved Mary, most holy, Thy Blessed Spouse, from the stain of original sin.

Our Father…

Hail Mary…
Blessed be the pure, most holy and Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Hail Mary…
Blessed be the pure, most holy and Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Hail Mary…
Blessed be the pure, most holy and Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Glory Be…

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Chaplet of Our Lady Undoer of Knots

The Chaplet of Our Lady Undoer of Knots is a prayer devotion dedicated to Mary, seeking her intercession in untangling the knots of our lives. This chaplet serves as a means of deepening one’s faith, finding solace in Mary’s motherly care, and entrusting life’s difficulties to her intercession. Through this prayer, individuals hope to find peace, clarity, and resolution to the knots that burden their lives.

Chaplet of Our Lady Undoer of Knots

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Chaplet of Our Lady Undoer of Knots
Beginning on the Medal:
Holy Mary, who unties the seven knots, full of the presence of God during your life you accepted with great humility the Holy Will of the Father and the legacy of your Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ. Evil never dared to entangle you.

Together with your Son, you interceded for our difficulties, and with simplicity and patience, you have taught us how to undo the knots that entangled our lives. By being our Mother, you smooth and make clear the ties that unite us to Our Lord.

Cover us with your protective mantle and permit us to experience, in your loving and maternal protection: Peace, Harmony, and Purity.

On the large beads, consider the meditation, one for each knot:
1st Knot: In our temptation: Protect us
2nd Knot: In our sin: Deliver us
3rd Knot: In our distress: Succor us
4th Knot: In our sorrow: Comfort us
5th Knot: In our fear: Encourage us
6th Knot: In our illness: Alleviate us
7th Knot: In our weakness: Strengthen us

On the small beads, pray:
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be

Concluding Prayer:
Holy Mary, Mother of God and ours, with your maternal heart undo the knots that entangle our lives. We ask you to receive in your hands (mention who or prayer request) and liberate us from these entanglements.

Blessed Virgin Mary, through your grace, your intercession, and your example, deliver us from evil and untie the knots that obstruct our unity with God, so that we may find Him in all things, have Him in our hearts, and serve Him always. Amen.

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Medjugorje Peace Chaplet

The “Medjugorje Peace Chaplet” originated in Croatia at Our Lady of Medjugorje’s request to pray for peace in the world, in our families, and in our hearts. As seven is the number of perfection in the Bible, the chaplet recites the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be prayers seven times, beginning with the Apostles’ Creed. The chaplet is followed by the recitation of the whole Rosary.

Medjugorje Peace Chaplet

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Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son Our Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into Hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into Heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and life everlasting.

[Pray the following prayers 7 times]

Our Father
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Glory Be
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.

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Daily Consecration to Jesus, Mary and Joseph

Daily Consecration to Jesus, Mary and Joseph | These prayers of consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and Saint Joseph are encouraged to be prayed daily.

These prayers can be found in our book, Catholic Prayers & Devotions: A Treasury of Grace for the Faithful (Volume I). Available on Amazon in e-book, paperback, and hardcover.

Daily Consecration to Jesus, Mary and Joseph

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Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
O Adorable Heart of Jesus, the tenderest, the most amiable, the most generous of all hearts! Penetrated with gratitude at the sight of Thy benefits, I come to consecrate myself wholly and unreservedly to Thee! I wish to devote all my energies to propagating Thy worship and winning, if possible, all hearts to Thee.

Receive my heart this day, O Jesus. Or rather take it, change it, purify it, to render it worthy of Thee; make it humble, gentle, patient, faithful, and generous like Thine, by inflaming it with the fire of Thy love. Hide it in Thy Divine Heart with all hearts that love Thee and are consecrated to Thee; never permit me to take my heart from Thee again. Let me rather die than grieve Thy Adorable Heart. Thou knowest, O Heart of Jesus, that the desire of my heart is to love Thee always, to be wholly Thine in life and in death, in time and in eternity.

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us.
Sacred Heart of Jesus, I trust in Thee.

Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
I, a faithless sinner, renew and ratify today in thy hands, O Immaculate Mother, the vows of my Baptism. I renounce Satan, his pomps and works, and I give myself entirely to Jesus Christ, the Incarnate Wisdom, to carry my cross after Him all the days of my life, and to be more faithful to Him than I have ever been before.

In the presence of all the heavenly court, I choose thee this day for my Mother and Mistress. I deliver and consecrate to thee, as thy slave, my body and soul, my goods, both interior and exterior, and even the value of all my good actions, past, present and future; leaving to thee the entire and full right of disposing of me, and all that belongs to me, without exception, according to thy good pleasure, for the greater glory of God, in time and in eternity. Amen.

Consecration to St. Joseph
O St. Joseph, spouse of Mary, virginal father of Jesus, and my spiritual father, I consecrate myself entirely to you. I lovingly embrace your fatherhood and take refuge under your paternal cloak. Help me to pray and to be virtuous today. Instruct me in the wisdom of the saints, protect me from the snares of the enemy, and keep me from sinning. Should I take my last breath today, be by my side, and take me Heaven to be with Jesus and Mary. Amen.

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Ave Maris Stella

The Ave Maris Stella is a traditional Catholic prayer to the Virgin Mary, recognizes Mary as the Star of the Sea who guides Christians through life’s storms. The prayer asks for Mary’s intercession to spiritually birth Christ in our hearts and lead us to righteous lives.

This prayer can be found in our book, Catholic Prayers & Devotions: A Treasury of Grace for the Faithful (Volume I). Available on Amazon in e-book, paperback, and hardcover.

Ave Maris Stella

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Hail, bright star of ocean,
God’s own Mother blest,
Ever sinless Virgin,
Gate of heavenly rest.

Taking that sweet Ave
Which from Gabriel came,
Peace confirm within us,
Changing Eva’s name.

Break the captives’ fetters,
Light on blindness pour,
All our ills expelling,
Every bliss implore.

Show thyself a Mother;
May the Word Divine,
Born for us thy Infant,
Hear our prayers through thine.

Virgin all excelling,
Mildest of the mild,
Freed from guilt, preserve us,
Pure and undefiled.

Keep our life all spotless,
Make our way secure,
Till we find in Jesus,
Joy forevermore.

Through the highest heaven
To the Almighty Three,
Father, Son and Spirit,
One same glory be. Amen.

The Angelus

The Angelus is a traditional prayer commemorating the Incarnation of Jesus Christ through the Virgin Mary. Recited morning, noon, and evening, the Angelus calls to mind Mary’s openness to God’s plan and Christ’s saving mission. Through three recitations of the Hail Mary aligned with verses from the Annunciation and Nativity, with this pray we re-consecrate our day to God, seeking the grace to model Mary’s faithful “yes” to His will.

This prayer can be found in our book, Catholic Prayers & Devotions: A Treasury of Grace for the Faithful (Volume I). Available on Amazon in e-book, paperback, and hardcover.

The Angelus

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V/. The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary,
R/. And she conceived of the Holy Spirit.
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

V. Behold the handmaid of the Lord.
R. Be it done unto me according to thy word.
Hail Mary …

V. And the Word was made Flesh.
R. And dwelt among us.
Hail Mary …

V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

LET US PRAY: Pour forth, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy grace into our hearts, that we to whom the Incarnation of Christ Thy Son was made known by the message of an angel, may by His Passion and Cross be brought to the glory of His Resurrection. Through the same Christ Our Lord. Amen.