Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
During this Hour of Prayer, we resolve to put away all distractions and focus on our union with God and his call to turn away from all sin. Let us now take a moment of silence to call to mind our sins and to share with Mary our deepest longings and hopes.
O Come to the Throne of Grace
O come to the throne of grace,
O come to the heart most pure!
To Mary, our hope of life,
In whom salvation is sure.
O Queen of the Rosary, hail!
Immaculate Mother of grace;
O, pray for us, help us today,
Thou hope of the human race!Immaculate Heart! we kneel
To consecrate all to thee:
The present, its pain and joy —–
The future, all it may be.
O Queen of the Rosary, hail!
Immaculate Mother of grace;
O, pray for us, help us today,
Thou hope of the human race!
Opening Prayer
We thank Our Lady for gathering us together today on this Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception to focus on our need for God and our need to repent. We pray that our Lord Jesus will send His overflowing mercy to us sinners and sinful humanity.During this hour of Grace, we resolve to put away all distractions and focus on our union with God and his call to turn away from all sin.Let us now take a moment of silence to call to mind our sins and to share with Mary our deepest longings and hopes.
Holy Rosary: Joyful Mysteries
(Our Father, Hail Mary x10, Glory Be, Fatima Prayer)1st Joyful Mystery
Pray for the grace to embrace the good news God has planned for each one of usAs I kneel before you
As I kneel before you,
As I bow my head in prayer,
Take this day, make it yours
And fill me with your love.Ave Maria, Gratia plena,
Dominus tecum, Benedicta tu.All I have I give you,
Every dream and wish are yours,
Mother of Christ, Mother of mine,
Present them to my Lord.As I kneel before you,
And I see your smiling face,
Ev’ry thought, ev’ry word
Is lost in your embrace.2nd Joyful Mystery
Pray for the grace to be spontaneous in our care for othersPsalm 51
Have mercy on me, God, in your goodness; in your abundant compassion blot out my offence Wash away all my guilt; from my sin cleanse me.For I know my offence; my sin is always before me. Against you alone have I sinned; I have done such evil in your sight that you are just in your sentence, blameless when you condemn.True, I was born guilty, a sinner, even as my mother conceived me. Still, you insist on sincerity of heart; in my innermost being teach me wisdom.Cleanse me with hyssop, that I may be pure; wash me, make me whiter than snow. Let me hear sounds of joy and gladness; let the bones you have crushed rejoice.
Turn away your face from my sins; blot out all my guilt.A clean heart create for me, God; renew in me a steadfast spirit. Do not drive me from your presence, nor take from me your holy spirit.
Restore my joy in your salvation; sustain in me a willing spirit. I will teach the wicked your ways, that sinners may return to you.Rescue me from death, God, my saving God, that my tongue may praise your healing power. Lord, open my lips; my mouth will proclaim your praise.For you do not desire sacrifice; a burnt offering you would not accept. My sacrifice, God, is a broken spirit; God, do not spurn a broken, humbled heart.Make Zion prosper in your good pleasure; rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. Then you will be pleased with proper sacrifice, burnt offerings and holocausts; then bullocks will be offered on your altar.3rd Joyful Mystery
Pray for the grace to be simple and uncomplicated in our lovePsalm 51
Have mercy on me, God, in your goodness; in your abundant compassion blot out my offence Wash away all my guilt; from my sin cleanse me.For I know my offence; my sin is always before me. Against you alone have I sinned; I have done such evil in your sight that you are just in your sentence, blameless when you condemn.True, I was born guilty, a sinner, even as my mother conceived me. Still, you insist on sincerity of heart; in my innermost being teach me wisdom.Cleanse me with hyssop, that I may be pure; wash me, make me whiter than snow. Let me hear sounds of joy and gladness; let the bones you have crushed rejoice.
Turn away your face from my sins; blot out all my guilt.A clean heart create for me, God; renew in me a steadfast spirit. Do not drive me from your presence, nor take from me your holy spirit.
Restore my joy in your salvation; sustain in me a willing spirit. I will teach the wicked your ways, that sinners may return to you.Rescue me from death, God, my saving God, that my tongue may praise your healing power. Lord, open my lips; my mouth will proclaim your praise.For you do not desire sacrifice; a burnt offering you would not accept. My sacrifice, God, is a broken spirit; God, do not spurn a broken, humbled heart.Make Zion prosper in your good pleasure; rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. Then you will be pleased with proper sacrifice, burnt offerings and holocausts; then bullocks will be offered on your altar.4th Joyful Mystery
Pray for the grace to surrender our lives joyfully to GodPsalm 51
Have mercy on me, God, in your goodness; in your abundant compassion blot out my offence Wash away all my guilt; from my sin cleanse me.For I know my offence; my sin is always before me. Against you alone have I sinned; I have done such evil in your sight that you are just in your sentence, blameless when you condemn.True, I was born guilty, a sinner, even as my mother conceived me. Still, you insist on sincerity of heart; in my innermost being teach me wisdom.Cleanse me with hyssop, that I may be pure; wash me, make me whiter than snow. Let me hear sounds of joy and gladness; let the bones you have crushed rejoice.
Turn away your face from my sins; blot out all my guilt.A clean heart create for me, God; renew in me a steadfast spirit. Do not drive me from your presence, nor take from me your holy spirit.
Restore my joy in your salvation; sustain in me a willing spirit. I will teach the wicked your ways, that sinners may return to you.Rescue me from death, God, my saving God, that my tongue may praise your healing power. Lord, open my lips; my mouth will proclaim your praise.For you do not desire sacrifice; a burnt offering you would not accept. My sacrifice, God, is a broken spirit; God, do not spurn a broken, humbled heart.Make Zion prosper in your good pleasure; rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. Then you will be pleased with proper sacrifice, burnt offerings and holocausts; then bullocks will be offered on your altar.5th Joyful Mystery
Pray for the grace to always search for Jesus when seeking direction
Immaculate Mary
Immaculate Mary
We praise God in you
His power and His mercy,
His grace given to you,
Ave, Ave, Ave Maria,
Ave, Ave, Maria.Immaculate Mary,
Your praises we sing,
You reign now in heaven,
With Jesus our king
Ave, Ave, Ave Maria,
Ave, Ave, Maria.Your child is the Saviour,
All hope lies in Him
He gives us new life
And redeems us from sin.
Ave, Ave, Ave Maria,
Ave, Ave, Maria.In heaven, the blessed,
Your glory proclaim.
On earth, we your children,
Invoke your fair name.
Ave, Ave, Ave Maria,
Ave, Ave, Maria.
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