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A Prayer for Intimacy with the Lamb, the Bridegroom of the Soul
Oh Lamb of God, Who take away the sins of the world, come and act on my soul most intimately. I surrender myself, as I ask for the grace to let go, to just be as I exist in You and You act most intimately on my soul. You are the Initiator. I am the soul waiting Your favors as You act in me. I love You. I adore You. I worship You. Come and possess my soul with Your Divine Grace, as I experience You most intimately.
Messenger: Include Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center in 6:20 prayers.
Messenger: Please pray for 5 urgent intentions!
Messenger: WE URGENTLY NEED FUNDS TO PUT OUT THE NEXT NEWSLETTER, PRAY FOR THIS AND FOR THE NEWSLETTER AND ALL INVOLVED.
Messenger: Our Lord has asked us to pray for a special priest and three other special priests and His designated priests.
Please pray for the priestly newsletter and for the intentions on the prayer list at the end of the message.
Messenger:
THINK OF IT
75,000 PRIESTS HEARING ABOUT
FATHER'S DEATH
AND 75,000 PRIESTS GETTING
THE PRAYER MANUAL.
JESUS HAS THIS SPECIAL GIFT FOR US.
PRIESTS ALL OVER THE WORLD HAVE A
PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP
WITH FATHER CARTER BECAUSE
HE HAS HELPED THEM BE BETTER
PRIESTS AND GROW CLOSER TO
CHRIST.
THEY HEAR OF FATHER'S DEATH.
THEN THEY KNOW HIS MISSION WAS
TWO FOLD
1) NEWSLETTER
2) PRAYER CHAPTERS
13th Promise
Jesus speaks: "I am calling many to become members of Shepherds of Christ Associates. To all of them I will give great blessings. I will use them as instruments to help bring about the triumph of the Immaculate Heart and the reign of My Sacred Heart. I will give great graces to the members of Shepherds of Christ Associates. I will call them to be deeply united to My Heart and to Mary's Heart as I lead them ever closer to My Father in the Holy Spirit."
- July 31, 1994
Messenger: HERE ARE TWO MESSAGES FROM JESUS GIVEN TO
FATHER CARTER TO START THE
NEWSLETTER AND
BEGIN PRAYER CHAPTERS.
Words of Jesus to Members of
Shepherds of Christ Associates:"My beloved priest-companion, I intend to use the priestly newsletter, Shepherds of Christ, and the movement, Shepherds of Christ Associates, in a powerful way for the renewal of My Church and the world.
"I will use the newsletter and the chapters of Shepherds of Christ Associates as a powerful instrument for spreading devotion to My Heart and My Mother's Heart.
"I am calling many to become members of Shepherds of Christ Associates. To all of them I will give great blessings. I will use them as instruments to help bring about the triumph of the Immaculate Heart and the reign of My Sacred Heart. I will give great graces to the members of Shepherds of Christ Associates. I will call them to be deeply united to My Heart and to Mary's Heart as I lead them ever closer to My Father in the Holy Spirit."
- Message from Jesus to Father Edward J. Carter, S.J., as given on July 31, 1994,
feast of Saint Ignatius Loyola, Founder of the Society of Jesus (The Jesuits).
(Other message follows soon.)
Messenger:
THIS IS JESUS' MISSION TO HELP BRING
ABOUT THE REIGN OF HIS SACRED
HEART.
THINK OF PRAYER CHAPTERS BEING
STARTED BY PRIESTS ALL
OVER THE WORLD THAT LOVED
FATHER CARTER.
WE HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY WE CANNOT IMAGINE.
JESUS SAID TO THOSE WHO PRAY THE
PRAYERS HE WILL TURN THEIR
CHURCHES INTO LITTLE CITIES
OF LIGHT.
THE NEWSLETTER IS ABOUT TO BE PRINTED
FEBRUARY
23, 2001-
THIS CAN MAJORLY HELP TO BRING ABOUT
THE COMPLETION OF THE FATIMA
MISSION.
MARY SAID AT FATIMA THAT THERE
WOULD NOT BE PEACE IN THE
WORLD UNTIL A SUFFICIENT
NUMBER OF PEOPLE HAVE
CONSECRATED THEIR HEARTS TO
THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS
AND THE IMMACULATE HEART
OF MARY.
JESUS GAVE THIS MESSAGE JANUARY 22, 1998
A message for the Earth from Jesus
January 22, 1998I am the Good Shepherd, these are My prayers, the prayers I give to help renew the Church and the world, all prayer chapters are asked to include these prayers (found in the Shepherds of Christ Prayer Manual). As My Apostles and Shepherds I ask you to
encourage all existing Chapters to try to encourage all existing prayer groups to pray the Shepherds of Christ prayers. Encourage all Churches to pray these prayers. It is most urgent that the people of this earth concur with the Father's wishes to begin Prayer Chapters. This is an urgent request from the Good Shepherd. The flock will become one when they have given their hearts to Jesus and Mary. Encourage all priests to pray the Shepherds of Christ prayers. Your world will be lighted with great light as the people of this earth pray these prayers.
My promise is this to you My beloved earth: When you give your heart to Me and spread the devotion to My Sacred Heart, I will write your name In My Heart. I promise to give the greatest graces when you pray these prayers for renewal of the Church and the world and take all who pray them deeply into My Heart. The prayers I give will bring about the reign of My Sacred Heart and the triumph of Mary's Immaculate Heart. I am Jesus Christ, this is My message of January 22, 1998, Please circulate this message to your world. I am the Good Shepherd, I know Mine and Mine know Me and they follow Me. Grace My Shepherds, I will give you the greatest graces for spreading these words to this earth and to your Church. I love you, I am Jesus Christ, the Son of Man, it is the Plan of the Father that Prayer Chapters are begun immediately and the Priestly Newsletter is given to all priests. The Voice of the Good Shepherd speaks through it.
July 4, 1996
This message was received before a live statue of the Sorrowful Mother after Communion.
Message from Jesus: "Peace will abound when nations, churches, families and individuals are consecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary."
"The founder is a pillar of light to the dark world. This is the explanation of the photo. It is through him, I will turn darkness to light. Circulate this message with the picture. Encourage all to consecrate their hearts to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Sacred Heart of Jesus, to join the Shepherds of Christ Chapters, and the Apostles of the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus Movement to pray for your Church and your world. This is My Movement for renewal of the Church and the world, based in consecration, joining your every act to the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, praying the rosary, and making reparation to Our Hearts, especially on First Fridays and First Saturdays. It is through your prayers and sacrifices many souls will be helped to be saved. Grace will flow from those whose hearts are consecrated to Our Hearts and the fire of My Love will light up this darkened world."
As you look at the picture, you see the founder's arm and hand on your left. This picture of the founder was taken July 2, 1996 at the Tuesday Shepherds of Christ Meeting at Tom Arlinghaus' Farm.
(End of message of July 4, 1996)
February 15, 2001
Mary speaks:
I IMPLORE YOU AS YOUR HEAVENLY MOTHER.
Show me as I appear January 5, 2001-
(VERTICAL PICTURE) IN RAINBOW ARRAY
Show my Son as He appeared February 5, 2001
Show valentine of yesterday's message
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Message from Jesus:
My dear world
(about to go to 75,000 priests across the world)
This is My Valentine to you
I love you Jesus
Mary speaks:
These Newsletters and Prayer Manuals
were given to help bring about the
Reign of my Son's Heart and the
Triumph of my Immaculate Heart.
This is a Valentine from Our Two Hearts
February 14, 2001
February 15, 2001 message continues
Mary speaks:
I beg you to help me to get
my Son's
Newsletter
and the Prayer Manuals in the
hands of the priests.
If prayer chapters are begun all over the
world by my
priest-sons, it will please
your Father, my Son Jesus, and my
Spouse the Holy
Spirit.
It will help change the face of the earth.
My Son promises grace to those who
pray these prayers.
13th Promise
Jesus speaks: "I am calling many to become members of Shepherds of Christ Associates. To all of them I will give great blessings. I will use them as instruments to help bring about the triumph of the Immaculate Heart and the reign of My Sacred Heart. I will give great graces to the members of Shepherds of Christ Associates. I will call them to be deeply united to My Heart and to Mary's Heart as I lead them ever closer to My Father in the Holy Spirit."
- July 31, 1994
February 15, 2001 message continues
Mary speaks:
The Holy Spirit will set those
praying
the prayers of my Son found
in the Shepherds of Christ
Prayer Manual on
fire with
love for God and all others.
Do you want your churches to be
cities of light?
Please my children help the production
of these prayer manuals
for all the
priests. Help so that prayer manuals
will be available after the
Newsletter
is sent.
Think of this my children, priests all over the
world
beginning prayer chapters—
this majorly can help to bring about
the Completion of
the Mission I
began at Fatima.
I beg you to help me.
Prayer Manuals must be published
in large quantities now to
fit
the needs of the priests.
Funds and prayers are needed for the
publishing of the
Newsletter.
I am Our Lady of Fatima.
I am Our Lady Clothed with the Sun.
My Son is Chief Shepherd of the Flock.
This is His Newsletter.
These are the prayers Jesus gave to Father Carter
so prayer
chapters are begun all
over the world.
I beg please help me.
Message of October 13, 1994, to Fr. Carter
The Birth of the Full Ministries of the Shepherds of Christ
"I wish to share with you part of a message which Jesus gave us on October 13, 1994. The message tells us about the expansion of the Shepherds of Christ movement:
'My beloved priest-companion, today I come to you with another mission. I am asking you to establish Shepherds of Christ Ministries. At My request you have already begun the priestly newsletter, Shepherds of Christ, and the prayer chapters, Shepherds of Christ Associates...
'I am giving you this message on this day, the 77th Anniversary of the Great Apparition at Fatima, because of the close connection between the Shepherds of Christ movement and the Fatima message. The Fatima message is centered in devotion to My Heart and My Mother's Heart, especially in consecration to Our Hearts. Shepherds of Christ Ministries is also centered in devotion to Our Hearts. I will use Shepherds of Christ Ministries as a great instrument in helping to bring about the triumph of the Immaculate Heart and the reign of My Sacred Heart. When this occurs, My Church and the world will be experiencing the great era of peace promised by My Mother at Fatima.
'Today, then, October 13, 1994, the 77th Anniversary of the Great Apparition at Fatima, marks the birth of Shepherds of Christ Ministries. I pour forth the great love of My Sacred Heart to all. I am Jesus, Chief Shepherd of the flock.'
Jesus has told us that Shepherds of Christ Ministries includes: the priestly newsletter, Shepherds of Christ, Shepherds of Christ Associates prayer chapters, various publications, including books, whatever else Our Lord directs us to undertake.
As members of Shepherds of Christ Associates, you are an extremely important part of Shepherds of Christ Ministries. You have given great joy to the Heart of Jesus by responding to His invitation to become members of Shepherds of Christ Associates. As He draws you closer to His Heart and to His Mother's Heart as Associates members, He will fill you with an ever-increasing experience of His love, peace, and joy."
- From In the Hearts of Jesus and Mary,
Newsletter of Shepherds of Christ Associates
by Fr. Edward J. Carter S.J., Volume 1, No. 1, 1995. p. 2.
Messenger:
My dear friends,
I very seldom see the responses in the mail.
The past few days Jesus asked me to secure a few
recent ones
and send them to you.
I dearly want to hear from you and
how the
Priestly Newsletter, prayer chapters and
Blue
Books have changed your
lives.
Here are a few letters I was given
since
yesterday.
Love, the Messenger
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Most Reverend Bishop ________, D.D.
CUDDAPAH - 516004
Bishop
Emeritus of Cuddapah
A.P.S India
DATE 23-1-2001
Dear Fr. Carter,
Let me start this letter wishing you a Very Happy New Year with all its blessings of peace, joy and happiness and success. May God bless you.
I received the Shepherds of Christ - Issue 4, 2000 only yesterday. I have not gone through it. I hope that you get enough and more funds to continue. My special prayers for you for this purpose. It is a surprise for me to know that you print in Spanish and are going to do it also in French. I cannot but admire your courage and hard work.
Congratulations. You will have enough funds. No good work will suffer by lack of funds. That's my experience.
How are you? Please keep up your health and joy.
I came back to Cuddapah and remain at my old address given above. Neck pain affects me to sit and work. Otherwise I keep well and happy.
Once more I congratulate you and wish you every success. Please pray for me. My love to all those there.
With much love, wishes, prayers and blessings.
Yours in Jesus, Mary, Joseph
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Society of Christian Doctrine
KENYA - East Africa
28th January, 2001
Dear Rev. Edward Carter,
We are members of a Lay Movement Called Society
of Christian Doctrine founded in Malta by
Father George Preca who is to be declared a Blessed by our Church very soon. Enclosed
you find a short history of our Society.
We have been working in Kenya as Lay Missioners for this last 12 years. Our new Bishop passed to us a copy of issue 3 and 4 year 2000 of your Newsletter Shepherds of Christ which we have found very useful for our spiritual nourishment.
We kindly request you to be sending us a copy of this publication. Please send us also some information about Lay Apostles.
We thank you for providing a very much needed Newsletter. We also promise you our prayers.
Yours in Christ,
Bro. _______ s.d.c.
MPEKETONI
KENYA
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Parroquia
Nuestra Señora de Fátima
Orocovis, Puerto Rico 00720
February 12, 2001
Dear Father Carter:
I am very grateful for the the Letter: Shepherds of Christ, which you so generously send me. I have read them and am re-reading most of them.
I am sending a small donation to help pay the expenses of sending some of them. I wish I could send more. I am in a Rural Parish in the hills of Puerto Rico where work is scarce.
If possible and available, I would like to have the last four copies in Spanish. I am stationed with a Puerto Rican Confrere and his English is limited. Having the copies in Spanish, we both can enjoy reading them. In the future, please send me the Spanish copy instead of the English copy.
Gratefully yours,
Rev. ________, O.S.S.P.
P.S. Keep up the fine work-The letters are spiritually uplifting.
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Church of ___ 
Berkeley Heights, New Jersey 07922
2-9-01
Dear Rev. Ed. Carter,
Thank you very much for the materials from the Shepherds of Christ which you sent to me last year: Newsletters and Cassettes. They are well appreciated. Enclosed you will find a little sum of $50 in support of what you are doing for the Church and for us all.
May God bless and keep you.
Sincerely yours in the Lord,
Rev. ______________
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February 14, 2001
Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ! I have asked by the co-ordinator of our local chapter of the SofC to contact you. I wish to update you on our membership listing as well as ask for more material.
I have sent this e-mail in case you did not receive the one I sent earlier.
Shepherds of Christ Associates
Chapter Title: Purified
Chapter Co-ordinator:____________
Address: ...Gweru, Zimbabwe
membership listing: names and addresses
1. .... Gweru, Zimbabwe
2. .... Gweru, Zimbabwe
3. .... Gweru, Zimbabwe
4. .... Gweru, Zimbabwe
5. .... Gweru, Zimbabwe
6. .... Gweru, Zimbabwe
7. .... Gweru, Zimbabwe
8. .... Gweru, Zimbabwe
9. .... Gweru, Zimbabwe
We will keep you posted should there be changes to our membership.
Yours in Christ,
____________
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February 10, 2001
Dear Shepherds of Christ and Rita,
With great sympathy and prayers go out to all of you regarding the loss of Father Carter. I will always remember him in my prayers. I am sure he is in Heaven and in Our Lady's Arms. He was such a saintly priest. I love to listen to his soft and gentle voice on the tapes that I have here at home. I was so saddened when I first learned of his passing... My prayers go to you all. Father Carter accomplished his mission on earth and will be surely remembered by us all.
At this time, I'd like to place two parishes for the priestly news
letter...to be sent to:
1. Father______
Pastor
St.........Church
_______________
Exeter, PA 18643
2. Father______
Pastor
St.........Church
_______________
Merchantville, NJ 08109
I am sure Father ____, and Father_____, will enjoy reading the blessings of the Priestly News Letter, and perhaps promote the Rosaries in lower grade schools, and also in the high schools in the area.
May the Blessings of Our Lady and Jesus be with you all always....
In His Love and Peace,
________
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February 12, 2001
Dear Fr. Edward,
Greetings of Peace from _______ community!
I wish to thank you for granting me my request by sending some of your recent
newsletters to me. I did appreciate that. More importantly, thanks for including
me as one of your readers and for sending to me the book that contains the first
12 issues of your newsletter. I pray that the good Lord will reward you for your
generosity.
As for some of the newsletters, I shared them with my companions, who were very
appreciative of the contents.
Thanks for everything, praying that God will always bless you in all your
endeavors.
Peace!
Yours
_____________ S.J.
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February 13, 2001
Subject: She wants to order Response to God's Love
To whom it may concern:
Can you please let me know how I can purchase a copy of the above-mentioned
book.
If not available from the Shepherd's of Christ, please let me know where I may
order it and how much it costs and the shipping charges.
Thank you and May God bless you all at Shepherds of Christ.
Regards,
___________
Singapore
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February 13, 2001
Dear Father,
I was looking at your web site "Shepherds of
Christ", and was very pleased to see the five coloring books that were
offered to print. However, when I tried to download the PDF file it wouldn't
download. I was able to download a copy of the newsletter, so I don't think
there is a problem with my computer. Is there any problem at your end?
I was hoping to get a copy of these coloring books as I
am catechist and would find them a valuable resource.
I hope you can help me with this problem.
May God bless you,
________________
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Arch-Diocese
of Jos
Sacred Heart Church,
________________
Shendam,
PLATEAU STATE
Nigeria
12th December, 2000
Dear Fr. Carter,
Warmest greetings from Shendam, I by chance received a copy of your Newsletter and some beautiful prayer cards.
Reading them was a source of delight, they gave me all the inspiration, faith and zeal, the type of things we need to nourish our priesthood these days, it has brought me closer to God by focusing on your faith-filled and highly spiritual articles and writings. How I wish I had received most of the issues, I must be a long way behind.
I hereby wish to sincerely ask your favor, if it will be possible for me to receive more of 'Shepherds of Christ' Newsletters, books and other articles of faith. As a person involved in training Catechists, Seminarians and the general Laity in my Parish, I find it very supportive and helpful.
Thank you very much for your work and generosity in spreading the Good News.
Good bye and God bless, I hope my request will be favored.
Yours in Christ,
Rev. Fr._________
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Please send me your teaching tape. I listened to a 1998 tape and was very Blessed.
I was raised Catholic but for many years jumping to different Churches. The Lord is showing me that the Catholic Church is the Real Church.
I pray true conversion and repentance for myself, my husband, 2 sons, a married daughter and my husband. I pray God's will for our son Fred concerning a vocation to priesthood. He works part time at a monastery. That he would be open to God's call. If the Lord is truly calling him, rather than going to college for engineering.
Thank you,
Sincerely,
______________
Michigan
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| Messenger: Message from yesterday from Jesus February 14, 2001 | |
Jesus speaks:
Here
is a Valentine I would like,
that Prayer Manuals are
available for the priests
to begin prayer chapters
all over the world.
This will be needed after the
Newsletter is sent to
75,000 priests with the
Prayer Manual in it.
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY JESUS
Jesus speaks:
MY
MOVEMENT SHEPHERDS OF
CHRIST WILL HELP TO BRING
ABOUT THE REIGN OF MY
HEART.
A PLEDGE FROM AN APOSTLE OF THE SACRED HEART
Messenger:
I
am but a little speck on this earth,
but
with His might He can use me
to
spread the devotion to His
Most
Sacred Heart.
Oh
dear and precious Heart of Jesus
I
give myself as completely as
possible
to Thee so you will use
me
to spread the devotion to the
ends
of the earth for Your most
precious
Heart.
I am Rita your precious soul.
Use
me to help to spread this burning
devotion
to the souls of this earth.
I
am yours, take me, use me as you
will.
I surrender myself to you.
It
is your might behind me, your power
that
sends me. I am an Apostle of
the
Sacred Heart of Jesus. I give
myself
as completely as possible to
Thee.
Sacred
Heart of Jesus I place my
trust
in Thee.
Father
hear us please. We beg through
the
intercession
of Father Carter
and
Our Lady of Clearwater that
prayer
chapters are started all over
the
world and the Priestly Newsletter
gets
there immediately with the
Prayer
Manual.
February 15, 2001
Mary speaks:
My children,
I desire the prayers of my Son from His
Prayer Manual be
placed here in English,
Spanish, French and Portuguese.
Shepherds of Christ Associates
PRAYER MANUALImprimi Potest:
Rev. Bradley M. Schaeffer, S.J.
Provincial
Chicago Province, The Society of JesusImprimatur:
Most Rev. Carl K. Moeddel
Auxiliary Bishop
Archdiocese of Cincinnati
© Copyright 1996 Shepherds of Christ Publications
Rights for non-commercial reproduction granted:
May be copied in its entirety, but neither re-typed nor edited.
The Shepherds of Christ Spirituality Handbook is available from
Shepherds of Christ Ministries
PO BOX 193
Morrow, Ohio 45152-0193Telephone: (toll free) 1-888-211-3041 or (513) 932-4451
FAX: (513) 932-6791First Printing, September 1994
Second Printing, November 1994
Third Printing, November 1995
Fourth Printing, March 1996
Chapter Meeting Prayer Format
The prayer format below should be followed at chapter meetings of Shepherds of Christ Associates. All prayers, not just those said specifically for priests, should include the intention of praying for all the needs of priests the world over.
1. Hymns. Hymns may be sung at any point of the prayer part of the meeting.
2. Holy Spirit Prayer. Come, Holy Spirit, almighty Sanctifier, God of love, who filled the Virgin Mary with grace, who wonderfully changed the hearts of the apostles, who endowed all Your martyrs with miraculous courage, come and sanctify us. Enlighten our minds, strengthen our wills, purify our consciences, rectify our judgment, set our hearts on fire, and preserve us from the misfortunes of resisting Your inspirations. Amen.
3. The Rosary.
4. Salve Regina. "Hail Holy Queen, Mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope. To you do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To you do we send up our sighs, our mourning, our weeping in this vale of tears. Turn, then, most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy toward us and after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus, O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary."
5. The Memorare. "Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but, in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen."
6. Seven Hail Marys in honor of the Seven Sorrows of Mary. Mary has promised very special graces to those who do this on a daily basis. Included in the promises of Our Lady for those who practice this devotion is her pledge to give special assistance at the hour of death, including the sight of her face. The seven sorrows are:
(1) The first sorrow: the prophecy of Simeon (Hail Mary).
(2) The second sorrow: the flight into Egypt (Hail Mary).
(3) The third sorrow: the loss of the Child Jesus in the temple (Hail Mary).
(4) The fourth sorrow: Jesus and Mary meet on the way to the cross (Hail Mary).
(5) The fifth sorrow: Jesus dies on the cross (Hail Mary).
(6) The sixth sorrow: Jesus is taken down from the cross and laid in Mary's arms (Hail Mary).
(7) The seventh sorrow: the burial of Jesus (Hail Mary).
7. Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
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 invocation).
Holy Mother of God,
Holy Virgin of virgins,
Mother of Christ,
Mother of the Church,
Mother of divine grace,
Mother most pure,
Mother most chaste,
Mother inviolate,
Mother undefiled,
Mother most amiable,
Mother most admirable,
Mother of good counsel,
Mother of our Creator,
Mother of our Savior,
Virgin most prudent,
Virgin most venerable,
Virgin most renowned,
Virgin most powerful,
Virgin most merciful,
Virgin most faithful,
Mirror of justice,
Seat of wisdom,
Cause of our joy,
Spiritual vessel,
Vessel of honor,
Singular vessel of devotion,
Mystical rose,
Tower of David,
Tower of ivory,
House of gold,
Ark of the Covenant,
Gate of heaven,
Morning star,
Health of the sick,
Refuge of sinners,
Comforter of the afflicted,
Help of Christians,
Queen of angels,
Queen of patriarchs,
Queen of prophets,
Queen of apostles,
Queen of martyrs,
Queen of confessors,
Queen of virgins,
Queen of all saints,
Queen conceived without original sin,
Queen assumed into heaven,
Queen of the most holy rosary,
Queen of families,
Queen of peace,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.
Pray for us, O holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.Let us pray: Grant, we beseech You, O Lord God, that we Your servants may enjoy perpetual health of mind and body and, by the glorious intercession of the blessed Mary, ever virgin, be delivered from present sorrow, and obtain eternal joy. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
We fly to your patronage, O holy Mother of God. Despise not our petitions in our necessities, but deliver us always from all dangers, O glorious and blessed Virgin. Amen.
8. Prayer to St. Joseph. St. Joseph, guardian of Jesus and chaste spouse of Mary, you passed your life in perfect fulfillment of duty. You supported the Holy Family of Nazareth with the work of your hands. Kindly protect those who trustingly turn to you. You know their aspirations, their hardships, their hopes; and they turn to you because they know you will understand and protect them. You too have known trial, labor, and weariness. But, even amid the worries of material life, your soul was filled with deep peace and sang out in true joy through intimacy with the Son of God entrusted to you, and with Mary, His tender Mother. Amen. --(Pope John XXIII)
9. Litany of the Sacred Heart, promises of the Sacred Heart.
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 (repeat after each invocation).
God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
God the Holy Spirit,
Holy Trinity, one God,
Heart of Jesus, Son of the eternal Father,
Heart of Jesus, formed by the Holy Spirit in the womb of the Virgin Mother,
Heart of Jesus, substantially united to the Word of God,
Heart of Jesus, of infinite majesty,
Heart of Jesus, sacred temple of God,
Heart of Jesus, tabernacle of the Most High,
Heart of Jesus, house of God and gate of heaven,
Heart of Jesus, burning furnace of charity,
Heart of Jesus, abode of justice and love,
Heart of Jesus, full of goodness and love,
Heart of Jesus, abyss of all virtues,
Heart of Jesus, most worthy of all praise,
Heart of Jesus, king and center of all hearts,
Heart of Jesus, in whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge,
Heart of Jesus, in whom dwells the fullness of divinity,
Heart of Jesus, in whom the Father is well pleased,
Heart of Jesus, of whose fullness we have all received,
Heart of Jesus, desire of the everlasting hills,
Heart of Jesus, patient and most merciful,
Heart of Jesus, enriching all who invoke You,
Heart of Jesus, fountain of life and holiness,
Heart of Jesus, propitiation for our sins,
Heart of Jesus, loaded down with opprobrium,
Heart of Jesus, bruised for our offenses,
Heart of Jesus, obedient even to death,
Heart of Jesus, pierced with a lance,
Heart of Jesus, source of all consolation,
Heart of Jesus, our life and reconciliation,
Heart of Jesus, victim of sin,
Heart of Jesus, salvation of those who hope in You,
Heart of Jesus, hope of those who die in You,
Heart of Jesus, delight of all the saints,
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.
Jesus, meek and humble of heart, make our hearts like unto Yours.Let us pray: O almighty and eternal God, look upon the Heart of Your dearly beloved Son and upon the praise and satisfaction He offers You in behalf of sinners and, being appeased, grant pardon to those who seek Your mercy, in the name of the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, world without end. Amen.
Promises of Our Lord to those devoted to His Sacred Heart
(these should be read by the prayer leader):(1) I will give them all the graces necessary in their state of life.
(2) I will establish peace in their homes.
(3) I will comfort them in all their afflictions.
(4) I will be their refuge during life and above all in death.
(5) I will bestow a large blessing on all their undertakings.
(6) Sinners shall find in My Heart the source and the infinite ocean of mercy.
(7) Tepid souls shall grow fervent.
(8) Fervent souls shall quickly mount to high perfection.
(9) I will bless every place where a picture of My Heart shall be set up and honored.
(10) I will give to priests the gift of touching the most hardened hearts.
(11) Those who promote this devotion shall have their names written in My Heart, never to be blotted out.
(12) I promise you in the excessive mercy of My Heart that My all-powerful love will grant to all those who communicate on the first Friday in nine consecutive months the grace of final penitence; they shall not die in My disgrace nor without receiving their sacraments; My divine Heart shall be their safe refuge in this last moment.
10. Prayer for Priests. "Lord Jesus, Chief Shepherd of the Flock, we pray that in the great love and mercy of Your Sacred Heart You attend to all the needs of Your priest-shepherds throughout the world. We ask that You draw back to Your Heart all those priests who have seriously strayed from Your path, that You rekindle the desire for holiness in the hearts of those priests who have become lukewarm, and that You continue to give Your fervent priests the desire for the highest holiness. United with Your Heart and Mary's Heart, we ask that You take this petition to Your heavenly Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit. Amen"
11. Prayer for all members of the Shepherds of Christ Associates. "Dear Jesus, we ask Your special blessings on all members of Shepherds of Christ Associates. Continue to enlighten them regarding the very special privilege and responsibility you have given them as members of Your movement, Shepherds of Christ Associates. Draw them ever closer to Your Heart and to Your Mother's Heart. Allow them to more and more realize the great and special love of Your Hearts for each of them as unique individuals. Give them the grace to respond to Your love and Mary's love with an increased love of their own. As they dwell in Your Heart and Mary's Heart, abundantly care for all their needs and those of their loved ones. We make our prayer through You to the Father, in the Holy Spirit, with Mary our Mother at our side. Amen"
12. Prayer for the spiritual and financial success of the priestly newsletter. "Father, we ask Your special blessings upon the priestly newsletter, Shepherds of Christ. We ask that You open the priest-readers to the graces You wish to give them through this chosen instrument of Your Son. We also ask that You provide for the financial needs of the newsletter and the Shepherds of Christ Associates. We make our prayer through Jesus, in the Holy Spirit, with Mary at our side. Amen"
13. Prayer for all members of the human family. "Heavenly Father, we ask Your blessings on all Your children the world over. Attend to all their needs. We ask Your special assistance for all those marginalized people, all those who are so neglected and forgotten. United with our Mother Mary, we make this petition to You through Jesus and in the Holy Spirit."
14. Prayer to St. Michael and our Guardian Angels:
"St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen."
"Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God's love commits me here, ever this day be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen."
15. Pause for silent, personal prayer. This should last at least five minutes.
16. Act of consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
"Lord Jesus, Chief Shepherd of the flock, I consecrate myself to Your most Sacred Heart. From Your pierced Heart the Church was born, the Church You have called me, as a member of Shepherds of Christ Associates, to serve in a most special way. You reveal Your Heart as a symbol of Your love in all its aspects, including Your most special love for me, whom You have chosen as Your companion in this most important work. Help me to always love You in return. Help me to give myself entirely to You. Help me always to pour out my life in love of God and neighbor! Heart of Jesus, I place my trust in You!
"Dear Blessed Virgin Mary, I consecrate myself to your maternal and Immaculate Heart, this Heart which is symbol of your life of love. You are the Mother of my Savior. You are also my Mother. You love me with a most special love as a member of Shepherds of Christ Associates, a movement created by your Son as a powerful instrument for the renewal of the Church and the world. In a return of love, I give myself entirely to your motherly love and protection. You followed Jesus perfectly. You are His first and perfect disciple. Teach me to imitate you in the putting on of Christ. Be my motherly intercessor so that, through your Immaculate Heart, I may be guided to an ever closer union with the pierced Heart of Jesus, Chief Shepherd of the flock."
17. Daily Prayers. All members should say the Holy Spirit prayer daily and make the act of consecration daily. They should also pray the rosary each day. They are encouraged to use the other above prayers as time allows.
de los Pastores de Cristo
MANUAL DE ORACIONES
Español/Spanish
Imprimi Potest:
Rev. Bradley M. Schaeffer, S.J.
Provincial
Provincia de Chicago de la Compañía de JesúsImprimatur:
Most Rev. Carl K. Moeddel
Obispo Auxiliar
La Arquidiócesis de Cincinnati
(c) 1996 Shepherds of Christ Asociados de Los Pastores de Christo, es publicado por Shepherds of Christ Publications, una división de Shepherds of Christ Ministries, P.O. Box 193, Morrow, Ohio, 45152-0193.
Director Espiritual, SofC Ministries:
Padre Edward J. Carter, S.J.PRIMERA ESPANOL EDICIÓN: MARZO DE 1996.
Formato para la Oración en las Reuniones de los Grupos
El siguiente es el formato de oración que se deberá seguir en las reuniones de los capítulos de los de los Asociados de los Pastores de Cristo. Todas las oraciones-y no solo las que se hacen específicamente por los sacerdotes-deberán hacerse con la intención de orar por todas las necesidades de los sacerdotes del mundo entero.
1. Himnos. Los himnos podrán ser cantados en cualquier momento del tiempo dedicado a la oración en la reunión.
2. Oración al Espíritu Santo. "Ven, Espíritu Santo, Santificador todopoderoso, Dios de amor, que llenaste a la Virgen María de gracias, que cambiaste admirablemente los corazones de los apóstoles, que le comunicaste a tus mártires un milagroso valor, ven y santifícanos. Ilumina nuestras mentes, fortalece nuestras voluntades, purifica nuestras conciencias, rectifica nuestro juicio, pon fuego en nuestros corazones, y presérvanos de la desgracia de no hacerle caso a tus inspiraciones. Amén."
3. El Rosario.
4. La Salve. "Dios te salve, Reina y Madre, Madre de Misericordia, Vida y dulzura y esperanza nuestra. Dios te salve, a ti llamamos los desterrados hijos de Eva. A Ti suplicamos gimiendo y llorando en este valle de lágrimas. Ea, pues, Señora y abogada nuestra. Vuelve a nosotros Tus ojos misericordiosos, y después de este destierro muéstranos a Jesús, fruto bendito de Tu vientre. ¡Oh clemente! ¡Oh piadosa! ¡Oh dulce Virgen María! Ruega por nosotros, santa Madre de Dios. No desprecies las súplicas que te dirigimos en nuestras necesidades. Antes bien, líbranos de todo peligro, Virgen gloriosa y bendita. Ruega por nosotros, santa Madre de Dios para que seamos dignos de alcanzar las promesas de nuestro Señor Jesucristo. Amén."
5. El Acordados. "Acordaos, oh piadosísima Virgen María, que jamás se ha oído decir que ninguno de los que han acudido a vuestra protección, implorando vuestro auxilio, reclamando vuestra asistencia, haya sido desamparado. Animado por esta confianza, a vos acudo oh Madre Virgen de las Vírgenes, y gimiendo bajo el peso de mis pecados me atrevo a comparecer ante Vos, Madre de Dios. No desechéis mis súplicas, antes bien escuchádlas y acogedlas benignamente. Amén."
6. Siete Avemarías en honor de los siete dolores de María. María ha prometido gracias muy especiales para aquellos que la honran de esta manera diariamente. Incluida entre estas promesas de Nuestra Señora para aquellos que practican esta devoción, está su compromiso de otorgar especial asistencia a la hora de la muerte, incluso de ver su faz. Los siete dolores son:
(1) Primer dolor: La profecía de Simeón (Ave María).(2) Segundo dolor: La huida a Egipto (Ave María).(3) Tercer dolor: La perdida del niño Dios en el Templo (Ave María).(4) Cuarto dolor: Jesús y María se encuentran en el camino a la Cruz (Ave María).(5) Quinto dolor: Jesús muere en la Cruz (Ave María).(6) Sexto dolor: Jesús es bajado de la Cruz y puesto en los brazos de María (Ave Maria).(7) Séptimo dolor: Jesús es enterrado (Ave María).7. Letanías de la Santísima Virgen.
Señor, ten piedad de nosotros. Cristo, ten piedad de nosotros.
Señor, ten piedad de nosotros. Cristo, óyenos.Cristo, escúchanos.
Padre Celestial, ten piedad de nosotros.
Dios Hijo, Redentor del mundo, ten piedad de nosotros.
Dios Espíritu Santo, ten piedad de nosotros.
Santísima Trinidad, que eres un solo Dios, ten piedad de nosotros.
Santa María, ruega por nosotros (se repite despuéde cada invocación).
Santa Madre de Dios,
Santa Virgen de las vírgenes,
Madre de Cristo,
Madre de la Iglesia
Madre de la divina gracia,
Madre Purísima,
Madre castísima,
Madre siempre virgen,
Madre inmaculada,
Madre amable,
Madre admirable,
Madre del Buen Consejo,
Madre del Creador,
Madre del Salvador,
Madre de la Iglesia,
Virgen prudentísima,
Virgen digna de veneración,
Virgen digna de alabanza,
Virgen poderosa,
Virgen clemente,
Virgen fiel,
Espejo de justicia,
Trono sabiduría,
Causa de nuestra alegría,
Templo del Espíritu Santo,
Templo lleno de gloria,
Modelo de entrega a Dios,
Rosa mística,
Torre de David,
Torre de marfil,
Casa de oro,
Arca de la Nueva Alianza,
Puerta del cielo,
Estrella de la mañana,
Salud de los enfermos,
Refugio de los pecadores,
Consoladora de los afligidos,
Auxilio de los cristianos,
Reina de los ángeles,
Reina de los patriarcas,
Reina de los profetas,
Reina de los apóstoles,
Reina de los mártires,
Reina de los confesores,
Reina de las vírgenes,
Reina de los santos,
Reina concebida sin pecado original,
Reina elevada a los cielos,
Reina del Santísimo Rosario,
Reina de familias
Reina de la paz,
Cordero de Dios, que quitas el pecado del mundo, perdónanos, Señor.
Cordero de Dios, que quitas el pecado del mundo, ten piedad de nosotros.
Ruega por nosotros, Santa Madre de Dios, para que nos hagamos dignos de las promesas de Cristo.
Oración: Concede, Señor y Dios nuestro, a tus siervos gozar de perpetua salud de alma y cuerpo; y por la gloriosa intercesión de la bienaventurada siempre Virgen María, líbranos de las tristezas presentes y llévanos a gozar de las alegrías eternas. Te lo pedimos por Cristo Nuestro Señor. Amén.
Bajo tu amparo nos acogemos, oh Santa Madre de Dios, no desprecies las súplicas que te dirigimos en nuestras necesidades, antes bien, líbranos siempre de todos los peligros, oh Virgen gloriosa y bendita. Amén.
8. Invocación a San José. "San José, guardián de Jesús y casto esposo de María, tu empleaste toda tu vida en el perfecto cumplimiento de tu deber. Tu mantuviste a la Sagrada Familia de Nazaret con el trabajo de tus manos. Protege bondadosamente a los que se vuelven confiadamente a ti. Tu conoces sus aspiraciones y sus esperanzas. Ellos se dirigen a ti porque saben que tu los comprendes y proteges. Tu también supiste de pruebas, cansancio y trabajo. Pero, aun dentro de las preocupaciones materiales de la vida, tu alma estaba llena de profunda paz y cantó llena de verdadera alegría debido al íntimo trato que gozaste con el Hijo de Dios que te fue confiado a ti a la vez a María, su tierna Madre. Amén." -- El Papa Juan XXIII
9. Letanías al Sagrado Corazón de Jesús, Promesas del Sagrado Corazón.
Señor, ten piedad de nosotros. Cristo, ten piedad de nosotros.
Señor, ten piedad de nosotros. Cristo, óyenos. Cristo, escúchanos.
Dios, Padre Celestial, ten piedad de nosotros (se repite despué de cada invocación).
Dios Hijo, Redentor del mundo,
Dios, Espíritu Santo,
Santísima Trinidad, que eres un solo Dios,
Corazón de Jesús, Hijo del Eterno Padre,
Corazón de Jesús, formado en el seno de la Virgen Madre por el Espíritu Santo,
Corazón de Jesús, unido sustancialmente al Verbo de Dios,
Corazón de Jesús, templo santo de Dios,
Corazón de Jesús, tabernáculo del Altísimo,
Corazón de Jesús, casa de Dios y puerta del cielo,
Corazón de Jesús, horno ardiente de caridad,
Corazón de Jesús, santuario de la justicia y del amor,
Corazón de Jesús, lleno de bondad y de amor,
Corazón de Jesús, abismo de todas las virtudes,
Corazón de Jesús, digno de toda alabanza,
Corazón de Jesús, formado en el seno de la Virgen Madre por el Espíritu Santo,
Corazón de Jesús, unido sustancialmente al Verbo de Dios,
Corazón de Jesús, templo santo de Dios,
Corazón de Jesús, tabernáculo del Altísimo,
Corazón de Jesús, casa de Dios y puerta del cielo,
Corazón de Jesús, horno ardiente de caridad,
Corazón de Jesús, santuario de la justicia y del amor,
Corazón de Jesús, lleno de bondad y de amor,
Corazón de Jesús, abismo de todas las virtudes,
Corazón de Jesús, digno de toda alabanza,
Corazón de Jesús, Rey y centro de todos los corazones,
Corazón de Jesús, en quien se hallan todos los tesoros de la sabiduría, y de la ciencia,
Corazón de Jesús, en quien reside toda la plenitud de la divinidad,
Corazón de Jesús, en quien el Padre se complace,
Corazón de Jesús, de cuya plenitud todos hemos recibido,
Corazón de Jesús, deseado de los eternos collados,
Corazón de Jesús, paciente y lleno de misericordia,
Corazón de Jesús, generosos para todos los que te invocan,
Corazón de Jesús, fuente de vida y santidad,
Corazón de Jesús, propiciación por nuestros pecados,
Corazón de Jesús, triturado por nuestros pecados,
Corazón de Jesús, hecho obediente hasta la muerte,
Corazón de Jesús, traspasado por una lanza,
Corazón de Jesús, fuente de todo consuelo,
Corazón de Jesús, vida y resurrección nuestra,
Corazón de Jesús, paz y reconciliación nuestra,
Corazón de Jesús, víctima por los pecadores,
Corazón de Jesús, salvación de los que en ti esperan,
Corazón de Jesús, esperanza de los que en ti mueren,
Corazón de Jesús, delicia de todos los santos,
Cordero de Dios, que quitas el pecado del mundo, perdónanos Señor.
Cordero de Dios, que quitas el pecado del mundo, ten piedad de nosotros.
Jesús, manso y humilde de Corazón, haz nuestro corazón semejante al tuyo.Oración: Oh Dios todopoderoso y eterno, mira el Corazón de tu amantísimo Hijo, las alabanzas y satisfacciones que en nombre de los pecadores te ofrece y concede el perdón a éstos que piden misericordia en el nombre de tu mismo Hijo, Jesucristo, el cual vive y reina contigo por los siglos de los siglos. Amén.
Promesas de Nuestro Señor para los devotos de su Sagrado Corazón
(deberán ser leídas por el que guía la oración):(1) Les daré todas las gracias necesarias en su estado de vida.(2) Estableceré la paz en sus hogares.(3) Los consolaré en todas sus aflicciones.(4) Seré su refugio en su vida y sobre todo en la muerte.(5) Bendeciré grandemente todas sus empresas.(6) Los pecadores encontrarán en Mi Corazón la fuente y el océano infinito de misericordia.(7) Las almas tibias crecerán en fervor.(8) Las almas fervorosas alcanzarán mayor perfección.(9) Bendeciré el hogar o sitio donde esté expuesto Mi Corazón y sea honrado.(10) Daré a los sacerdotes el don de tocar a los corazones más empedernidos.(11) Los que propaguen esta devoción, tendrán sus nombres escritos en Mi Corazón, y de El, nunca serán borrados.(12) Yo les prometo, en el exceso de la infinita misericordia de mi Corazón, que Mi amor todopoderoso le concederá a todos aquellos que comulguen nueve primeros viernes de mes seguidos, la gracia de la penitencia final; no morirán, en Mi desgracia ni sin recibir los sacramentos; Mi divino Corazón será su refugio seguro en este último momento.10. Oración por los Sacerdotes. "Señor Jesús, Pastor Supremo del rebaño, te rogamos que por el inmenso amor y misericordia de Tu Sagrado Corazón, atiendas todas las necesidades de tus sacerdotes, pastores del mundo entero. Te pedimos que retomes en Tu Corazón todos aquellos sacerdotes que se han alejado de tu camino, que enciendas de nuevo el deseo de santidad en los corazones de aquellos sacerdotes que han caído en la tibieza, y que continúes otorgando a Tus sacerdotes fervientes el deseo de una mayor santidad. Unidos a tu Corazón y el Corazón de María, te pedimos que envíes esta petición a Tu Padre celestial en la unidad del Espíritu Santo. Amén."
11. Oración por todos los Asociados de los Pastores de Cristo. "Amado Jesús, Te pedimos tus bendiciones especiales sobre todos los Asociados de los Pastores de Cristo. Continua iluminándolos sobre el privilegio y responsabilidad tan especial que les has otorgado a los miembros de este movimiento tuyo: Asociados de los Pastores de Cristo. Atráelos todavía más cerca de Tu Corazón y del de tu Madre. Permíteles que comprendan más y más el gran y especial amor de Sus Corazones por cada uno de ellos como individuos únicos. Concédeles la gracia de corresponder a tu amor y al amor de María con un mayor amor de parte suya. Al habitar en tu Corazón y en el Corazón de María, atiende abundantemente todas sus necesidades y las de sus seres queridos. Hacemos esta plegaria por Ti al Padre, en el Espíritu Santo, con María nuestra Madre a nuestro lado. Amén."
12. Oración por el éxito espiritual y financiero del Boletín Sacerdotal. "Padre, te pedimos tu bendición especial sobre el Boletín Sacerdotal, Pastores de Cristo. Te pedimos que abras los corazones de los sacerdotes que lo lean a las gracias que deseas concederles a través de este instrumento escogido de Tu Hijo. También te pedimos que nos proporciones los medios económicos necesarios para editar el boletín y Asociados de los Pastores de Cristo. Hacemos nuestra oración por Jesús, en el Espíritu Santo con María a nuestro lado. Amén."
13. Oración por todos los miembros de la familia humana. "Padre Celestial, te pedimos tus bendiciones sobre todos los niños del mundo entero. Atiende todas sus necesidades. Te pedimos tu especial asistencia para todos los marginados, los que están descuidados y olvidados. Unidos con nuestra Madre María, te hacemos esta petición a Ti, por Jesús, en el Espíritu Santo. Amén."
14. Oración a San Miguel y nuestros Angeles de la Guardia:
"San Miguel Arcángel, defiéndenos en la lucha. Sé nuestro amparo contra las asechanza y perversidad del demonio. Reprímale Dios, pedimos suplicantes, y tu príncipe de la milicia celestial arroja al infierno a Satanás y a demás espíritus malignos que vagan por el mundo para la perdición de las almas. Amén."
"Ángel de mi Guardia, mi dulce compañía, no de desampares ni de noche ni de día. Amén."
15. Pausa para oración personal y en silencio. Que tenga una duración de al menos cinco minutos.
16. Acto de consagración al Sagrado Corazón de Jesús y al Inmaculado Corazón de María.
"Señor Jesús, Supremo Pastor, yo me consagro a tu Sagrado Corazón. De tu Corazón traspasado nació la Iglesia, la Iglesia a la cual me has llamado, como miembro de los Asociados de los Pastores de Cristo, a servir en una forma muy especial. Tú revelas Tu Corazón como un símbolo de Tu amor en todos los aspectos, incluyendo Tu amor muy especial hacia mi, a quien has escogido como Tu compañero en éste tan importante trabajo. Ayúdame a corresponder siempre a Tu amor. Ayúdame a entregarme totalmente a Ti. Ayúdame siempre a derramar mi vida en amar a Dios y mi prójimo! Corazón de Jesús, pongo mi confianza en Ti!
"Amada y bendita Virgen María, yo me consagro a tu maternal e inmaculado Corazón, este Corazón que es símbolo de tu vida de amor. Tú eres la Madre de mi Salvador. Tú eres también mi Madre. Tú me amas con amor muy especial como miembro de Asociados de los Pastores de Cristo, una cruzada creada por Tu Hijo, como un instrumento poderoso para la renovación de la Iglesia y el mundo. Correspondiendo al amor, yo me entrego totalmente a tu amor maternal y protección. Tú seguiste a Jesús perfectamente. Tú eres Su primer y perfecto discípulo. Enséñame a imitar en ante poner a Cristo. Sé mi maternal intercesora, para que, a través de tu Corazón Inmaculado, sea conducida a una unión más cercana al Corazón herido de Jesús, Pastor Supremo del rebaño."
17. Oraciones diarias. Todos los miembros deberán hacer el acto de consagración diariamente. También deberán rezar el rosario cada día. Los exhortamos a que recen las oraciones aquí mencionadas, si el tiempo lo permite.
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Réunion du Chapitre Format de prières
Le format de prières que l’on trouvera ici est celui qui doit être normalement suivi aux réunions de chapitre des Associés des Pasteurs du Christ. Les prières devraient toujours être faites aux intentions de tous les prêtres du monde, et non seulement à celles spécifiquement recommandées pour certains prêtres.
1. Hymnes. Les hymnes peuvent être chantés à n’importe quel moment durant la réunion réservé à la prière.
2. Prière au Saint-Esprit. Viens, Esprit Saint, Sanctificateur tout puissant, Dieu d’amour, qui remplit de grâces la Vierge Marie, qui changea le coeur des apôtres de façon magnifique, qui dota tous tes martyrs d’un courage miraculeux, viens nous sanctifier. Eclaire nos pensées, fortifie notre volonté, purifie notre conscience, rend droit nos jugements, réchauffe notre coeur et préserve nous de résister à tes inspirations. Amen.
3. Le chapelet.
4. Le Salve Regina. "Salut, ô Reine, Mère de miséricorde, notre vie, notre doceur et notre espérance, salut. Enfants d’Eve, malheureux exilés, nous élevons nos cris vers toi; nous soupirons vers toi, gémissant et pleurant dans cette vallée de larmes. Ô notre avocate, tourne donc vers nous tes regards miséricordieux, et au sortir de cet exil montre-nous Jésus, le fruit béni de tes entrailles. Ô clémente, ô charitable, ô douce Vierge Marie. Amen."
5. Le Memorare. "Souviens-toi, ô très pieuse Vierge Marie, qu’on n’a jamais entendu dire qu’aucun de ceux qui ont eu recours à ta protection, qui ont imploré ton assistance et réclamé ton secours, ait été abandonné. Animé d’une pareille confiance, je resours à toi ô Vierge des vierges. Je me présente devant toi, pécheur repentant. Ne rejette pas mes prières, ô Mère du Verbe, mais écoute-les favorablement et daigne les exaucer. Amen."
6. Les Sept "Je te salue Marie" en honneur des Sept Douleurs de Marie. A ceux et celles qui s’acquittent de cette dévotion tous les jours, Marie a promis de les assister au moment de la mort. Voici les sept douleurs de Marie:
Note: On récite le "Je te salue Marie" après chaque invocation.
(1) Première douleur: la prophétie de Siméon.
(2) Deuxième douleur: la fuíte en Egypte.
(3) Troisième douleur: l’égarement de Jésus au Temple.
(4) Quatrième douleur: La rencontre de Jésus et Marie sur le Chemin de la Croix.
(5) Cinquième douleur: Jésus meurt sur la croix.
(6) Sixième douleur: Jésus est descendu de la croix et remis à sa Mère..
(7) Septième douleur: Jésus est mis au tombeau.
7. Litanies de la Sainte Vierge Marie.
Seigneur, prends pitié de nous. Ô Christ, prends pitié de nous.
Seigneur, prends pitié de nous. Christ, écoute-nous. Ô Christ, exauce-nous.
Père céleste qui es Dieu, prends pitié de nous.
Fils, rédempteur de monde, qui es Dieu, prends pitié de nous.
Esprit Saint, qui es Dieu, prends pitié de nous.
Trinité sainte, qui es un seul Dieu, prends pitié de nous
Sainte Marie, prie pour nous. (repris après chaque invocatíon).
Sainte Mère de Dieu,
Sainte Vierge des vierges,
Mère du Christ,
Mère de l’Eglise,
Mère de la divine grâce,
Mère très pure,
Mère très chaste,
Mère toujours vierge,
Mère sans tache,
Mère aimable,
Mère admirable,
Mère du bon conseil,
Mère du Créateur,
Mère du Sauveur,
Vierge très prudente,
Vierge vénérable,
Vierge digne le louange,
Vierge puissante,
Vierge clémente,
Vierge fidèle,
Miroir de justice,
Trône de la sagesse,
Cause de notre joie,
Vase spirituel,
Vase d’honneur,
Vase insigne de dévotion,
Rose mystique,
Tour de David,
Tour d’ivoire,
Maison d’or,
Arche d’alliance,
Porte du ciel,
Etoile du matin,
Salut des infirmes,
Refuge des pécheurs,
Consolatrice des affligés,
Secours des chrétiens,
Reine des anges,
Reine des patriarches,
Reine des prophètes,
Reine des apôtres,
Reine des martyrs,
Reine des confesseurs,
Reine des vierges,
Reine de tous les saints et saintes,
Reine conçue sans le péché originel,
Reine du très saint Rosaire,
Reine des familles,
Reine de la paix,
Agneau de Dieu, qui enlèves le péché du monde, pardonne-nous Seigneur.
Agneau de Dieu, qui enlèves le péché du monde, exauce-nous, Seigneur.
Agneau de Dieu, qui enlèves le péché du monde, aies pitié de nous.
Prie pour nous Sainte Mère de Dieu, afin que nous soyons dignes des promesses du Christ.
Prions: Nous te prions, Seigneur, de nous accorder, à nous tes servíteurs, de jouir toujours de la santé de l’âme et du corps, et, par l’intercession de la bienheureuse Marie toujours vierge, d’être délivrés des tristesse du temps présent et du goûter les joies éternelles. Par Jésus Christ, notre Seigneur. Amen.
Ô glorieuse et Sainte Mère de Dieu, nous implorons ta protection. Ne rejette pas les prières que nous t’adressons dans nos difficultés, mais délivre-nous toujours de tout danger. Amen.
8. Prière à Saint Joseph. Bienheureux Saint Joseph, gardien de Jésus et chaste époux de Marie, tu t’es appliqué ta vie durant à accomplir la volonté du Père. Tu as pourvu aux besoins de la Sainte Famille par le travail de tes mains. Nous te prions de protéger ceux qui se tourne vers toi en toute confiance. Tu connais leurs aspirations, leurs difficultés et leurs espoirs; et ils se tournent vers toi parce qu’ils savent que tu les comprends et que tu les protégeras. Toi aussi, tu as connu les épreuves, le labeur et les ennuis. Mais, malgré les inquiétudes de la vie quotidienne, ton âme était rempli d’une paix profonde et éprouvait une joie sincère dans l’intimité du Fils de Dieu dont tu avais la garde, et avec Marie sa très Sainte Mère. Amen. —(Le Pape Jean XXIII)
9. Litanies et promesses du Sacré Coeur.
Seigneur, prends pitié de nous. Christ, prends pitié de nous.
Seigneur, prends pitié de nous. Christ, écoute-nous. Christ, exauce-nous.
Père céleste qui es Dieu, prends pitié de nous. (repris après chaque invocation).
Fils, rédempteur du monde, qui es Dieu,
Esprit Saint, qui es Dieu;
Trinité sainte, qui es un seul Dieu,
Coeur de Jésus, Fils du Père éternel,
Coeur de Jésus, formé par le Saint Esprit dans le sein de la Vierge Mère,
Coeur de Jésus, uni substantiellement au Verbe de Dieu,
Coeur de Jésus, majesté infinie,
Coeur de Jésus, temple saint du Seigneur,
Coeur de Jésus, tabernacle du Très-Haut,
Coeur de Jésus, maison de Dieu et porte du ciel,
Coeur de Jésus, fournaise ardente de charité,
Coeur de Jésus, sanctuaire de la justice et de l’amour,
Coeur de Jésus, plein d’amour et de bonté,
Coeur de Jésus, abîme de toutes les vertus,
Coeur de Jésus, très digne de toutes des louanges,
Coeur de Jésus, roi et centre de tous les coeurs,
Coeur de Jésus, dans lequel se trouvent tous les trésors de la sagesse et de la science,
Coeur de Jésus, dans lequel réside toute la plénitude de la divinité,
Coeur de Jésus, objet des complaisances du Père,
Coeur de Jésus, dont la plénitude se répand sur nous,
Coeur de Jésus, le désiré des collines éternelles,
Coeur de Jésus, patient et très miséricordieux,,
Coeur de Jésus, libéral pour tous ceux qui t’invoquent,
Coeur de Jésus, source de vie et de sainteté,
Coeur de Jésus, propiciation pour nos péchés,
Coeur de Jésus, rassasié d’opprobres,
Coeur de Jésus, broyé à cause de nos péchés,
Coeur de Jésus, obéissant jusqu’à la mort,
Coeur de Jésus, percé par la lance,
Coeur de Jésus, source de toute consolation,
Coeur de Jésus, notre vie et notre résurrection,
Coeur de Jésus, notre paix et notre réconciliation,
Coeur de Jésus, victime des pécheurs,
Coeur de Jésus, salut de ceux qui espèrent en toi,
Coeur de Jésus, espérance de ceux qui meurt dans ton amour,
Coeur de Jésus, délices de tous les saints,
Agneau de Dieu, qui enlève les péchés du monde, pardonne-nous, Seigneur.
Agneau de Dieu, qui enlève les péchés du monde, exauce-nous, Seigneur.
Agneau de Dieu, qui enlève les péchés du monde, prends pitié de nous.
Jésus, doux et humble de coeur, rends nos coeurs semblables au tien.
Prions: Dieu tout-puissant et éternel, regarde le Coeur de ton Fils bien-aimé; sois attentif aux louanges et aux satisfactions qu’il te rend au nom des pécheurs. Apaisé par ces divins hommages, pardonne à ceux qui implorent ta miséricorde, au nom de ce même Jésus Christ, ton Fils, qui vit et règne avec toi pour les siècles des siècles. Amen.
Promesses de Notre Seigneur aux dévots de Son Sacré Coeur
(à être récités par celui ou celle qui préside la prière):(1) Je leur donnerai toutes les grâces nécessaires pour leur état de vie.
(2) J’établirai la paix dans leurs foyers.
(3) Je les consolerai dans leurs malheurs.
(4) Je serai leur refuge durant leur vie et surtout à leur mort.(5) Je bénirai de façon spéciale toutes leurs entreprises.
(6) Mon Coeur sera pour les pécheurs une source infinie de miséricorde.
(7) Les âmes tièdes deviendront ferventes.
(8) Les âmes ferventes atteindront les sommets de la perfection.
(9) Je bénirai tous les lieux où un portrait de mon Divin Coeur sera exposé et honoré.
(10) J’accorderai aux prêtres le don de toucher les coeurs les plus endurcis.
(11) Ceux qui feront la promotion de cette dévotion seront inscrits dans mon Coeur de façon permanente.
(12) En vertu de mon amour tout puissant, je promets d’accorder à tous ceux qui communieront neuf premiers vendredis du mois consécutifs la grâce de ne pas mourir impénitents; ils ne mourront pas éloignés de moi et sans recevoir les sacrements. Mon divin Coeur sera leur refuge aux derniers moments de leur vie.
10. Prière pour les prêtres. "Seigneur Jésus, Grand Pasteur du troupeau, nous prions pour que dans l’amour et la miséricorde de ton Sacré Coeur, tu assistes tes prêtres-pasteurs du monde entier. Nous te prions d’attirer à ton Coeur tous les prêtres qui se sont éloignés de ta voie. Donne aux tièdes le désir de sainteté et aux fervents, le désir d’une sainteté plus grande. Unis à ton Divin Coeur et au Coeur Immaculé de Marie, nous te prions de porter notre demande à ton Père céleste dans l’unité du Saint Esprit. Amen."
11. Prière pour tous les membres Associés des Pasteurs du Christ. "Jésus, nous te demandons de bénir tous les membres du mouvement Associés des Pasteurs du Christ. Continue à les instruire des privilèges et des responsabilitiés que tu as assignés à ce mouvement. Rends-les toujours plus près de ton Coeur et du Coeur de ta Sainte Mère Marie. Fais qu’ils réalisent toujours plus l’unique et grand amour de ton Coeur pour chacun d’eux. Accorde-leur la grâce de correspondre à ton amour et à celui de Marie, par un amour grandissant. Que leur présence dans ton Coeur et celui de Marie obtienne pour eux-mêmes et pour les leurs un soutien assuré dans tous leurs besoins. Nous te prions de soumettre notre demande à ton Père du ciel, par l’Esprit Saint et avec Marie notre Mère. Amen."
12. Prière pour le succès spirituel et financier de la Lettre aux Prêtres. "Père, nous implorons tes bénédictions spéciales pour notre Bulletin aux prêtres, Pasteurs du Christ. Nous te prions d’accorder aux prêtres qui le lisent les grâces que tu leur destines par l’intermédiaire de cet instrument de choix de ton Fils. Nous te prions également de pouvoir être assurés du support financier nécessaire pour le maintien de notre Bulletin et du mouvement Associés des Pasteurs du Christ. Nous te prions par Jésus Christ et l’Esprit Saint, en union avec la Vierge Marie. Amen."
13. Prière pour tous les membres de la famille humaine. "Notre Père du ciel, nous te prions de bénir tous tes enfants du monde entier et de subvenir à tous leurs besoins. Nous te prions spécialement pour toutes les personnes marginalisées, et celles qui sont négligées et laissées pour compte. Unis à notre Mère Marie, nous te prions par Jésus et l’Esprit Saint. Amen."
14. Prière à St. Michel et à notre Ange Gardien:
"St. Michel Archange, défends nous dans le combat. Sois notre protecteur contre la méchanceté et les embûches du démon. Que Dieu lui commande, nous t’en supplions. Et toi, Prince de la milice céleste, par le pouvoir qui t’a été confié, précipite au fond des enfers Satan et les autres esprits mauvais qui parcourent le monde pour la perte des âmes. Amen."
"Et toi, Ange du ciel, que Dieu a chargé de veiller sur moi, sois mon compagnon pour me conduire et me protéger, sois ma lumière et mon gardien aujourd’hui. Amen."
15. Moment de silence pour une prière personnelle. - au moins cinq minutes.
16. Acte de consécration au Sacré Coeur de Jésus et au Coeur Immaculé de Marie.
"Seigneur Jésus, Pasteur de ton troupeau, je me consacre tout entier à ton Sacré Coeur. L’Eglise est née de ton Coeur transpercé, cette Eglise que tu m’a appellé à servir de façon spéciale, en tant que membre des Associés des Pasteurs du Christ. Tu nous révèle ton Coeur comme symbole de ton amour inépuisable, et de ton amour pour moi que tu as choisi comme ton compagnon pour cette oeuvre importante. Aide-moi à toujours t’aimer comme je dois. Aide-moi à me donner tout entier à toi. Aide-moi à me dépenser par amour de Dieu et du prochain. Coeur de Jésus, je mets ma confiance en Toi.
"Bienheureuse Vierge Marie, je me consacre à ton Coeur Immaculé et maternel, symbole de ta vie d’amour pour nous. Tu es la Mère de mon Sauveur, et ma Mère. Tu m’aimes spécialement comme membre des Associés des Pasteurs du Christ, un mouvement créé par ton Fils pour être un instrument puissant du renouveau de l’Eglise et du monde. En retour de cet amour, je me consacre entièrement à ton amour et à ta protection maternelle. En suivant Jésus parfaitement, tu es devenue son premier et parfait disciple. Enseigne-moi comment revêtir le Christ. Que la médiation maternelle de ton Coeur Immaculé m’obtienne d’être de plus en plus intimement uni au Coeur transpercé de Jésus, éminent Pasteur de son troupeau."
17. Prières quotidiennes. Tous les membres devraient réciter la prière au Saint-Esprit et l’acte de consécration tous les jours, ainsi que le Chapelet. On suggère qu’ils se servent des autres prières selon le temps disponible.
Imprimatur:
Mgr André Richard, c.s.c.,
Evêque de Barhurst.
Août, 2000
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Estas orações abaixo devem ser observadas nas reuniões capitulares dos Associados dos Pastores de Cristo. Todas as orações, e não somente aquelas que são rezadas especificamente pelos sacerdotes, devem incluir a intenção de rezar por todas as necessidades dos sacerdotes do mundo inteiro.
1. Hinos. Os hinos podem ser cantados a qualquer momento das orações durante a reunião.
2. Oração ao Espírito Santo. Vinde, Espírito Santo, Santificador Todo-Poderoso, Deus de Amor, que inundastes de graça a Virgem Maria, que maravilhosamente transformastes os corações dos apóstolos, que dotastes os mártires com uma coragem milagrosa, vinde e santificai-nos. Iluminai nossas mentes, fortalecei nossas vontades, purificai nossas consciências, retificai nossas decisões, abrasai nossos corações e livrai-nos do infortúnio de resistir às vossas inspirações. Amém.
3. O Terço do Rosário
4. Salve Rainha. Salve, Rainha, Mãe de Misericórdia, vida, doçura e esperança nossa, salve! A vós bradamos, os degredados filhos de Eva. A vós suspiramos, gemendo e chorando neste vale de lágrimas. Eia, pois, advogada nossa, esses vossos olhos misericordiosos a nós volvei, e, depois deste desterro, mostrai-nos Jesus, bendito fruto do vosso ventre, ó clemente, ó piedosa, ó doce sempre Virgem Maria. Rogai por nós, santa Mãe de Deus, para que sejamos dignos das promessas de Cristo. Amém.
5. Memorare. "Lembrai-vos, ó piedosíssima Virgem Maria, que jamais se ouviu dizer que algum daqueles que têm recorrido à vossa proteção, implorado o vosso socorro e invocado o vosso auxílio, fosse por vós desamparado. Animado, pois, com igual confiança, a vós, ó Virgem, entre todas singular, como minha Mãe recorro; de vós me valho e, gemendo sob o peso dos meus pecados, me prostro a vossos pés. Não desprezeis as minhas súplicas, ó Mãe do Filho de Deus humanado, mas dignai-Vos ouvi-las propícia e alcançar-me o que vos rogo. Amém."
6. Sete Ave Marias em honra das sete Dores de Maria. Maria prometeu graças muito especiais àqueles que fizerem esta oração diariamente. Incluídas nas promessas de Nossa Senhora para aqueles que praticarem esta devoção está a sua garantia de uma assistência especial na hora da morte, incluindo a visão de sua face. As sete dores são:
(1) A primeira dor: a profecia de Simeão (Ave Maria)
(2) A segunda dor: a fuga para o Egito (Ave Maria)
(3) A terceira dor: a perda do Menino Jesus no templo (Ave Maria)
(4) A quarta dor: o encontro de Jesus e Maria no caminho da cruz (Ave Maria)
(5) A quinta dor: Jesus morre na cruz (Ave Maria)
(6) A sexta dor: Jesus é descido da cruz e colocado nos braços de Maria (Ave Maria).
(7) A sétima dor: o sepultamento de Jesus (Ave Maria)
7. A Ladainha de Nossa Senhora:
Senhor, tende piedade de nós.
Jesus Cristo, tende piedade de nós.
Senhor, tende piedade de nós. Jesus Cristo, ouvi-nos.
Jesus Cristo, atendei-nos.
Deus Pai do céu, tende piedade de nós.
Deus Filho, redentor do mundo, tende piedade de nós.
Deus Espírito Santo, tende piedade de nós.
Santíssima Trindade, que sois um só Deus,
tende piedade de nós.Santa Maria, rogai por nós (repita depois de cada invocação)
Santa Mãe de Deus,
Santa Virgem das virgens,
Mãe de Jesus Cristo,
Mãe da divina graça,
Mãe puríssima,
Mãe castíssima,
Mãe imaculada,
Mãe intacta,
Mãe amável,
Mãe admirável,
Mãe do bom conselho,
Mãe do Criador,
Mãe do Salvador,
Mãe da Igreja,
Virgem prudentíssima,
Virgem venerável,
Virgem louvável,
Virgem poderosa,
Virgem benigna,
Virgem fiel,
Espelho de justiça,
Sede de sab