Prayers

Prayer to Our Lady of Good Counsel

God of heavenly wisdom, You have given us Mary,

Mother of Jesus, to be our guide and counselor. 

Grant that we may always seek her motherly help in this life

and so enjoy her blessed presence in the life to come.

O Mother of Good Counsel,

Patroness of the National Council of Catholic Women,

intercede for us, that we may be wise, courageous,

and loving leaders of the Church.

Help us, dear mother, to know the mind of Jesus, your Son.

May the Holy Spirit fill us with reverence for God’s creation,

and compassion for all God’s children.

May our labors of love on earth enhance the reign of God

and may God’s gifts of faith and living hope

prepare us for the fullness of the world to come.

Amen.


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You can find other prayers composed and/or used by the National Council of Catholic Women by clicking HERE
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For the Return of Fallen-Away Catholics

(John 10:16) I have other sheep that are not of this fold. These also I must lead. They will hear my voice. There will be…
         One Flock, One Shepherd.

Litany of the Good Shepherd

Leader: Let us pray for the return of friends, family, and others who have fallen away from our Catholic faith.


Leader:   God the Father of the Lamb,
Response:    have mercy on us.
God the Son, Sacrificial Lamb, R…
God the Holy Spirit, Life of the Lamb, R…
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Leader:    O Good Jesus, Shepherd of the just,
Response:         hear our prayer.
Vigilant Finder of lost sheep, R…
Fervent Hope of the fallen lamb, R…
Constant Gatherer of a broken flock, R…
O Good Shepherd, R…

Purest shelter of the yearning heart, R…
Perpetual Feast of the hungry soul, R…
Lasting Bread of perfect life, R…
O Good Shepherd, R…

Patient Tamer of rebellious wills, R…
Loyal Teacher of all kind commands, R…
Tender Purger of all blemish of sin, R…
O Good Shepherd, R…
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Leader: From the lures of false shepherds hiding in Thy guise,
Response:   Good Shepherd, protect us, rescue us.

From the mirage of the richer field, seeking to conquer our minds, R…
From diseases of the soul, separating us from Thy flock, R…
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Leader:   O Good Shepherd, at once the Guard and Lamb, Who knows well the sheep He leads, guide us, feed us, shear us,
and bid us come unto Thee,
delighting in Thy heavenly pasture,
and praising Thee forever and ever.
All:   Amen.

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Angelus ~ For persecuted Christians in the Middle East




We are blessed to announce that the NCCW has taken up a resolution from our own affiliate, the Peoria DCCW, to promote the daily recitation of the Angelus prayer “for the intention of bringing an end to the persecution of Christians in the Middle East, especially in Iraq and Syria, by provoking the powerful intercession of our Blessed Mother Mary.” 

The Angelus is a beautiful, centuries-old prayer that is traditionally said at 6:00 a.m., noon, and 6:00 p.m. each day.  While the practice of saying this prayer began in monasteries, it can easily become a part of the daily prayer of the laity as well.  Many families use this as a means of praying together.  Now, we encourage you as individuals, families, and women’s groups to pray this ancient prayer on behalf of our brothers and sisters in the faith.

ANGELUS PRAYER
V. The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary,
R. And she conceived of the Holy Spirit.
V. Hail Mary…        
R. Holy Mary…
V. Behold the handmaid of the Lord,
R. Be it done unto me according to Thy word.
V. Hail Mary…        
R. Holy Mary…
V. And the Word was made flesh,
R. And dwelt among us.
V. Hail Mary…        
R. Holy Mary…                                                                                            
V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God,                                                                             
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
V. Let us pray.                                                                                                                         
R. 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 Christ our Lord.  Amen.

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