Miscellaneous Prayers


	Prayer Dedicating the Order of Preachers to the Blessed Virgin Mary Virgin Mother Mary, with trust we approach you. We, your preachers, fly to you who believed in the words sent from heaven and pondered them in your heart. We stand close around you, who are always present to the gathering of apostles. In you the Word was made flesh, that same Word which we receive, contemplate, praise together and preach. Therefore, under your guidance we today devote ourselves anew to the ministry of the Word. Furthermore, we declare to you that, hearing with you the Word within ourselves and anointed by the Spirit whose sacred vessel you preeminently are, we are consecrated in the name of Jesus Christ to the evangelization of the world. With the eyes of your heart enlightened, you understood the mystery of the Word. Through you, we, too, are able to perceive the presence of that same Word in the history of our time, so that we may finally contemplate Him face to face. Through you the Father sent His Son into the world that He might save it. Through You we will be powerful in the sight of Your people, becoming witnesses of that truth which frees and of that love which unites. To this place we have brought our needs and here we ponder them. Do you, Mother, give us strength and preserve the harmony of our family, so that what was begun by our profession may be brought to completion by our love for one another, for the salvation of the world and to the praise and glory of God. Amen.
	Litany of Saint Dominic 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. (repeat after each line) Holy Mother of God, Holy virgin of virgins, Holy Father Saint Dominic, Light of the Church, Day star of the world, Preacher of grace, Rose of patience, Most zealous for the salvation of souls, Most desirous of martyrdom, Evangelical man, Ivory of chastity, Man of an apostolic heart, Doctor of truth, Example of poverty, Rich in purity of life, Burning as a torch for the salvation of sinners, Trumpet of the Gospel, Herald of heavenly tidings, Rule of abstinence, Shining as the sun in the temple of God, Enriched with the grace of Christ, Clothed in heavenly robes, Resplendent in the choir of virgins, Father and leader of our Holy Order, That at the hour of death we may be received into the heavenly kingdom, Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us. Pray for us, O holy father, Saint Dominic, That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us pray, Grant, we beseech you, omnipotent Lord, that we borne down by the weight of our sins, may by the intercession of our holy father, Saint Dominic, be mercifully assisted. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
	Prayer to Saint Thomas Chosen lily of innocence, purest Saint Thomas, to you who did preserve ever fair your baptismal robe; to you who being girded by two angels, did become a true angel in the flesh; to you do we pray to recommend us to Jesus the Immaculate Lamb, and to Mary, the queen of virgins, that we also who bear about us your sacred cord, may receive the gift of your purity; that thus imitating you upon the earth, we may one day be crowned with you, O great guardian of our purity, among the angels in paradise.
	Prayer Invoking the Intercession of St. Cecilia O Eternal God, Who gave us, in the person of St. Cecilia, a powerful protectress, grant that after having faithfully passed our days, like herself, in innocence and holiness, we may one day attain the land of beatitude, where in concert with her, we may praise You and bless You forevermore in eternity. Amen. Litany of Saint Cecilia 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, Mother of God, Pray for us. (repeat after each line) Saint Cecilia, Saint Cecilia, wise virgin, Saint Cecilia, whose heart burned with the fire of divine love, Saint Cecilia, apostle by your zeal and charity, Saint Cecilia, who converted your spouse and procured for him the crown of martyrdom, Saint Cecilia, who by your pleadings moved the hearts of pagans, and brought them into the true Church, Saint Cecilia, who did unceasingly see your guardian angel by your side, Saint Cecilia, who mingled your voice with the celestial harmonies of the virgins, Saint Cecilia, who by your melodious accents celebrated the praises of Jesus, Saint Cecilia, illustrious martyr of Jesus Christ, Saint Cecilia, who during three days suffered most excruciating torments, Saint Cecilia, consolation of the afflicted, Saint Cecilia, protectress of all who invoke you, Saint Cecilia, patroness of holy canticles, Saint Cecilia, special patroness and advocate of all singers, musicians, authors, and students, We salute you, O Virgin, who gave your blood for the defense and faith of Jesus Christ. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us. God glorified Saint Cecilia, And he crowned her virtues. Let us pray. O Eternal God, who gave us, in the person of Saint Cecilia, a powerful protectress, grant that after having faithfully passed our days, like herself, in innocence and holiness, we may one day attain the land of beatitude, where in concert with her, we may praise you and bless you forevermore in eternity. Amen.
	Prayer to Saint Joseph O glorious Saint Joseph, faithful follower of Jesus Christ, to you do we raise our hearts and hands, to implore your powerful intercession in obtaining from the benign heart of Jesus all the helps and graces necessary for our spiritual and temporal welfare, particularly the grace of a happy death and the special favor we now implore. (state intention) O guardian of the Word Incarnate, we feel animated with confidence that your prayers in our behalf will be graciously heard before the throne of God. O glorious Saint Joseph, through the love you bear to Jesus Christ, and for the glory of his name, hear our prayers and obtain our petitions. Let us pray. O glorious Saint Joseph, spouse of the Immaculate Virgin, obtain for us pure, humble and charitable minds, and perfect resignation to the divine will. Be our guide, father, and model through life, that we may merit to die as you did in the arms of Jesus and Mary.
	Prayer Invoking the Intercession of Blessed Jane of Aza Lord our God, You filled Blessed Jane with the spirit of the Gospel. In that spirit, she prepared her sons Dominic and Mannes for the apostolic life. Awaken in us that same gospel spirit. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.