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Our Lady of the Atonement
Catholic Church
Many devotions and services are observed through the year at Our Lady
of the Atonement:
Octave of Prayer for
Christian Unity
for use between 18 - 25 January
"Restoration of unity among Christians
is one of the main concerns of the Church... and this task is for all of
us. No one can claim exemption from this responsibility. Indeed,
everybody can make some contribution, however small it may seem, and all
are called to that interior conversion which is the essential condition
for ecumenism."
His Holiness, Pope John
Paul II
30 May 1982
The Daily Prayers
ANTIPHON: That they all may be one, as
Thou, Father, in me and I in Thee; that they also may be one in Us;
that the world may believe that Thou hast sent me.
V. I say unto thee, thou art Peter;
R. And upon this rock I will build my
Church.
[Here is brought to mind the intention for
the day's prayer.]
January 18:
For the return of the "other sheep" to the
One Fold of our Lord Jesus Christ.
January 19:
For the return of the Eastern Orthodox Christians
to communion with the Apostolic See.
January 20:
For the return of the Anglicans to the authority
of the Vicar of Christ.
January 21:
For the return of all Protestants throughout
the world to the unity of the Catholic Church.
January 22:
That Christians in America may be one, in
union with the Chair of Saint Peter.
January 23:
That lapsed Catholics will return to the Sacraments
of the Church.
January 24:
That the Jewish people will be converted to
the Catholic Faith.
January 25:
That missionary zeal will conquer the world
for Christ.
[The following prayer is then said.]
Let us pray. O Lord Jesus Christ, who
saidst unto Thine Apostles: Peace I leave you, My peace I give to
you; regard not our sins, but the faith of Thy Church, and grant
unto her that peace and unity which are agreeable to Thy Will; Who
livest and reignest ever, one God, world without end. Amen.
This Octave was first conceived by Father Paul
of Graymoor
on November 30, 1907, before his entrance into the Catholic Church.
The initial success in 1908 was so encouraging that he decided to promote
it annually, and he regarded the Octave as one of the special means which
brought his Society of the Atonement into the Church on October 30, 1909.
It was given papal blessings by pope St. Pius X on December 27, 1909, just
two months after the Society of the Atonement had entered the Catholic
Church. Other popes have given it their blessings over the years,
including Pope John XXIII (who urged its observance more widely throughout
the world) and Pope Paul VI (who had promoted it in his archdiocese when
he was the Cardinal Archbishop of Milan). Father Paul considered
the Octave as the greatest project which came from Graymoor, and even though
it was overshadowed by the less-specific "Week of Prayer for Christian
Unity" during his own lifetime, he rejoiced that those separated from the
Catholic Church felt called to observe the January period as a time of
prayer for unity. Even though their concept of unity differs from
that of the Catholic Church, it is significant that so many pray for that
unity which God desires for His people.
The Octave, as originally conceived by Father
paul, reflects the unchanging truth that there can be no real unity apart
from union with that Rock, established by Christ Himself, which is Peter
and his successors. For that reason, St. Peter is considered the
special Patron of the Octave of Prayer for Christian Unity. |
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Novena to the
Holy Ghost
V.
In the Name of the
Father, X
and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
R.
Amen.
[Each day, the Officiant begins with this prayer:]
O
HOLY
SPIRIT,
our Lord and our God, we adore Thee and humbly acknowledge here in Thy sacred
presence that we are nothing, and can do nothing, without Thy operation within
us. Come, great Paraclete, Thou Father of the poor, Thou Comforter of the
blest, fulfill the promise of our Saviour, who would not leave us orphans, and
enter our minds and hearts as Thou didst descend on the day of Pentecost upon
the Holy Mother of Jesus and upon His first disciples. Grant that we may have a
part in those gifts which Thou didst so graciously bestow upon them.
Take from our hearts all that is not pleasing to Thee and make of them a worthy
dwelling-place for Jesus. Illumine our minds, that we may see and understand
the things that are for our eternal welfare. Inflame our hearts with the pure
love of the Father, that, cleansed from attachments to all unworthy objects, our
lives may be hidden with Jesus in God. Strengthen our wills, that they may be
conformed to the will of our Creator and guided by Thy holy inspirations. Aid
us to practice the heavenly virtues of humility, poverty, and obedience which
are taught to us in the earthly life of Jesus.
Descend upon us, O mighty Spirit, that, inspired and encouraged by Thee, we may
faithfully fulfill the duties of our various states in life, carry our
particular crosses with patience and courage, and accomplish the Father's will
for us more perfectly. Make us, day by day, more holy and give to us that
heavenly peace which the world cannot give.
O Holy Spirit, Thou
Giver of every good and perfect gift, grant to us our special intentions of this
novena of prayer. May the Father's will be done in us and through us; and
mayest Thou, O mighty Spirit of the living God, be praised and glorified for
ever and ever. Amen.
[All join in saying
Veni Creator Spiritus:]
Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire,
and lighten with celestial fire,
Thou the anointing Spirit art,
who dost Thy sevenfold gifts impart.
Thy blesséd unction from above,
is
comfort, life, and fire of love,
enable with perpetual light
the dullness of our blinded sight.
Anoint and cheer our soiled face
with the abundance of Thy grace.
Keep far our foes, give peace at home;
where thou art Guide, no ill can come.
Teach us to know the Father, Son,
and Thee, of both, to be but One;
that through the ages all along,
this may be our endless song:
Praise to Thy eternal merit,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.
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.
V. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou amongst
women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
R. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our
death. Amen.
[The Officiant says the Proper Prayer for the Day:]
FIRST DAY
Come, O Holy Ghost, the Lord and Lifegiver; take up Thy dwelling within our
souls, and make of them Thy sacred home. Make us live by grace as adopted
children of God. Pervade all the energies of our souls, and create in us
fountains of living water, springing up unto eternal life.
SECOND DAY
Come, O Spirit of Wisdom, and reveal to our souls the mysteries of heavenly
things, their exceeding greatness, and power, and beauty. Teach us to love them
above and beyond all the passing joys and satisfactions of earth. Show us the
way by which we may be able to attain to them, and possess them, and hold them
hereafter, our own forever.
THIRD DAY
Come, O Spirit of Understanding, and enlighten our minds, that we may know and
believe all the mysteries of salvation, and may merit at last to see the eternal
light in Thy light; and in the light of glory to have the clear vision of Thee
and the Father and the Son.
FOURTH DAY
Come, O Spirit of Counsel, help and guide us in all our ways, that we may always
do Thy holy will. Incline our hearts to that which is good, turn them away from
all that is evil, and direct us by the path of Thy commandments to the goal of
eternal life.
FIFTH DAY
Come, O Spirit of Fortitude, and give courage to our souls. Make our hearts
strong in all trials and in all distress, pouring forth abundantly into them the
gifts of strength, that we may be able to resist the attacks of the devil.
SIXTH DAY
Come, O Spirit of Knowledge, and make us to understand and despise the emptiness
and nothingness of the world. Give us grace to use the world only for Thy glory
and the salvation of Thy creatures. May we always be faithful in putting Thy
rewards before every earthly gift.
SEVENTH DAY
Come, O Spirit of Piety, possess our hearts, and incline them to a true faith in
Thee, to a holy love of Thee, our God. Give us Thy grace, that we may seek Thee
and find Thee, our best and our truest joy.
EIGHTH DAY
Come, O Spirit of holy Fear, penetrate our inmost hearts, that we may set Thee,
our Lord and God, before our faces forever; and shun all things that can offend
Thee, so that we may be made worthy to appear before the pure eyes of Thy divine
Majesty in the heaven of heavens.
NINTH DAY
Come, O Holy Comforter, and grant us a desire for holy things. Produce in our
souls the fruits of virtue, so that, being filled with all sweetness and joy in
the pursuit of good, we may attain unto eternal blessedness.
[The following prayer, said by all, concludes the Novena each day:]
O GOD, who as at this time didst teach the hearts of Thy faithful people by
sending to them the light of Thy Holy Spirit: grant us by the same Spirit to
have a right judgement in all things, and evermore to rejoice in His holy
comfort; through Jesus Christ Thy Son our Lord, who liveth with Thee in the
unity of the same Holy Spirit ever, one God, world without end. Amen.
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Novena to
Our Lady of the Atonement
To take part in the Novena:
On each day, if possible, assist at Holy Mass,
and go to Confession and Communion at least once during the Novena. The
following prayers are recommended to be said daily:
ONE DECADE OF THE ROSARY
(One Our Father, ten Hail Mays, one Glory
be.)
MEMORARE OF ST. BERNARD
(said by all present)
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never
was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help,
or sought thy intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired with 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.
THE THREE-FOLD SALUTATION
(said by all)
We salute thee, Holy Mary, Daughter of God the
Father, and ntreat thee to obtain for us a devotion like thine own to the
most sweet Will of God.
We salute thee, Virgin Mother of God the Son,
and entreat thee to obtain for us such union with the Sacred Heart of Jesus,
that our own hearts may burn with love for God and an ardent zeal for the
salvation of souls.
We salute thee, Immaculate Spouse of God the Holy
Ghost, and entreat thee to obtain for us such yielding of ourselves to
the Blessed Spirit, that He may, in all things, direct and rule our hearts,
and that we may never grieve Him in thought, word, or deed.
THE LITANY
Lord have mercy upon us.
Christ have mercy upon us.
Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God, the Father of Heaven,
have mercy upon us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
have mercy upon us.
God, the Holy Ghost,
have mercy upon us.
Holy Trinity, one God,
have mercy upon us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, Daughter of God the
Father,
pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, Mother of God the
Son,
pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, Spouse of God the
Holy Ghost,
pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, standing by the Cross,
pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, given to us as a Mother,
pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, our Mediatrix,
pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, firm Hope,
pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, sure Refuge,
pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, Mother of Divine Love,
pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, Shepherdess of the
wandering sheep,
pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, pillar of Unity,
pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, Mother of Conversions,
pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, Mother of the outcast,
pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, Star of the pagans,
pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, Mother of missionaries,
pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, Mother most sorrowful,
pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, Lily of Israel,
pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, Model of resignation,
pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, Haven of peace,
pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, Comfort of the afflicted,
pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, Guide of the doubtful,
pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, Welcomer of the pilgrims,
pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, Handmaid of the Father,
pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, Mirror of the Son,
pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, Queen of the Precious
Blood,
pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, true Model,
pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, strong Protectress,
pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, hailed by the Archangel
Gabriel,
pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, Splendor of Heaven,
pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, Delight of the Saints,
pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, Strength of the weak,
pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, Comfort of the dying,
pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, triumphant with Jesus,
pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, Queen of the Universe,
pray for us.
Our Lady of the Atonement, Queen of the Children
of the Atonement,
pray for us.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world,
Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the
world,
Graciously hear us, O Lord
Lamb of God, who takest awry the sins of the
world,
Have mercy upon us.
Pray for us, O Blessed Mother;
That we may be worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray. O God, who didst deign that we, thy
children,
should invoke our Mother Mary under the title
of Our
Lady of the Atonement; grant that through her
powerful
intercession we may obtain the fullness of thy
blessings;
through thy Son our Savior Jesus Christ, who
liveth and
reigneth with thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost
ever, one
God, world without end. Amen. |
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Lady of the Atonement Catholic Church | |
