Prayer to St. Ignatius Loyola, Confessor
July 22nd - 30th (may be said as a Novena)

O Glorious Patriarch St. Ignatius, we humbly beseech thee to obtain for us from Almighty God, above all things else, deliverance from sin, which is the greatest of evils, and next, from those scourges wherewith the Lord chastises the sins of His people. May thine example enkindle in our hearts an effectual desire to employ ourselves continually in laboring for the greater glory of God and the good of our fellow-men; obtain for us, likewise, from the loving Heart of Jesus our Lord, that grace which is the crown of all graces, that is to say, the grace of final perseverance and everlasting happiness. Amen

An indulgence of 300 days.
A plenary indulgence under the usual conditions, once a month, when this prayer has been recited daily. (S.C. Ind., Feb. 5, 1885; S.P. Ap., May 20, 1933).

(The Raccolta, 1957)

St. Ignatius Loyola, pray for us.

LITANY of the MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD of JESUS

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 GHOST,
have mercy on us.
HOLY TRINITY, One God,
have mercy on us. 

BLOOD of CHRIST, only-begotten Son of the Eternal Father, save us. BLOOD of CHRIST, Incarnate Word of God, save us.
BLOOD of CHRIST, of the New and Eternal Testament, save us.
BLOOD of CHRIST, falling upon the earth in the Agony, save us.
BLOOD of CHRIST, shed profusely in the Scourging, save us.
BLOOD of CHRIST, flowing forth in the Crowning with Thorns, save us.
BLOOD of CHRIST, poured out on the Cross, save us.
BLOOD of CHRIST, price of our salvation, save us.
BLOOD of CHRIST, without which there is no forgiveness, save us.
BLOOD of CHRIST, Eucharistic drink and refreshment of souls, save us.
BLOOD of CHRIST, stream of mercy, save us.
BLOOD of CHRIST, victor over demons, save us.
BLOOD of CHRIST, courage of Martyrs, save us.
BLOOD of CHRIST, strength of Confessors, save us.
BLOOD of CHRIST, bringing forth Virgins, save us.
BLOOD of CHRIST, help of those in peril, save us.
BLOOD of CHRIST, relief of the burdened, save us.
BLOOD of CHRIST, solace in sorrow, save us.
BLOOD of CHRIST, hope of the penitent, save us.
BLOOD of CHRIST, consolation of the dying, save us.
BLOOD of CHRIST, peace and tenderness of hearts, save us.
BLOOD of CHRIST, pledge of eternal life, save us.
BLOOD of CHRIST, freeing souls from purgatory, save us.
BLOOD of CHRIST, most worthy of all glory and honor, save 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 away the sins of the world,
Have mercy on us.

℣ Thou hast redeemed us with Thy Blood, O Lord.
℟ And made of us a kingdom for our God.

Let us pray:

Almighty, and everlasting God, Who hast appointed Thine only-begotten Son to be the Redeemer of the world and hast been pleased to be reconciled unto us by His blood, grant us, we beseech Thee, so to venerate with solemn worship the price of our salvation, that the power thereof may here in earth keep us from all things hurtful, and the fruit of the same may gladden us forever hereafter in heaven. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

INVOCATION

We therefore pray Thee, help Thy servants: whom Thou hast redeemed with Thy Precious Blood. (Ambrosian Hymn)

An indulgence of 300 days (S.P. Ap., March 23, 1933).

Te ergo quaesumus, tuis fámulis súbveni, quos pretíoso Sánguine redemísti. (ex Hymno Ambrosiano)

(The Raccolta, 1957)

O Jésus, que votre sang précieux sanctifie les justes et rende la vie aux pêcheurs!

O Jesus, may Thy precious blood sanctify the just and give life to sinners!

July 25th ~ St. James the Greater ~ Apostle
Patron Saint of pilgrims and of Spain
(b. Galilee, Palestine - d. 44 A.D., Jerusalem)

Be Thou, O Lord, the Sanctifier and Guardian of Thy people, so that defended by the protection of Thy Apostle James, they may please Thee by their conduct and serve Thee with a quiet mind. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end. Amen.

Collect, July 25, St. James, Apostle

~ The Saint Joseph Daily Missal, 1951

St. James, pray for us.

Precious Blood, ocean of divine mercy:
Flow upon us.

Precious Blood, most pure offering:
Procure us every Grace!

Precious Blood, hope and refuge of sinners:
Atone for us!

Precious Blood, delight of holy souls:
Draw us!

Amen.

~ St. Catherine of Siena

July 26th ~ St. Anne ~ Mother of Our Blessed Lady
Patron Saint of Christian Mothers

O God, Who didst vouchsafe to confer grace on blessed Anne that she might deserve to be made the mother of the mother of Thine only-begotten Son, mercifully grant that, as we celebrate her solemnity, we may be assisted with Thee by her patronage. Through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost. Amen.

Collect, July 26, St. Anne

~ The New Roman Missal, 1937

At the Elevation of the Chalice

Be mindful, O LORD, of Thy creature, whom Thou has redeemed by Thy Most Precious Blood.

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At the Elevation of the Chalice

Be mindful, O LORD, of Thy creature, whom Thou has redeemed by Thy Most Precious Blood.

Sealing Prayer of Protection

The person seals himself:

I ask Jesus to seal me in His most Precious Blood, against any and all incursions of the evil one, in particular against any clinging, familial, familiar or retaliating spirits, in the Name of the Father and of the Son ✠ and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.

~ Deliverance Prayers for Use by the Laity (2018)

Lord Jesus Christ, who camest down from heaven to earth from the bosom of the Father, and didst shed Thy Precious Blood for the remission of our sins: we beseech Thee, that in the day of judgment we may deserve to hear, stranding at Thy right hand: “Come, ye blessed.” Who livest and reignest forever and ever. Amen. (Roman Missal)

An indulgence of 5 years.
A plenary indulgence once a month on the usual conditions for the daily repitition of this prayer. (S.P. Ap., Nov. 22, 1934).


Dómine Iesu Christe, qui de cælis ad terram de sinu Patris descendísti et Sánguinem tuum pretiósum in remissiónem peccatórum nostrórum fudísti: te humíliter deprecámur, ut in die iudícii ad déxteram tuam audíre mereámur: Veníte benedícti. Qui vivis et regnas in sǽcula sæculorum. Amen. (ex Missali Romano).


(The Raccolta, 1957)

Almighty, and everlasting God, who hast appointed Thine only-begotten Son to be the Redeemer of the world, and hast been pleased to be reconciled unto us by His Blood, grant us, we beseech Thee, so to venerate with solemn worship the price of our salvation, that the power thereof may here in earth keep us from all things hurtful, and the fruit of the same may gladden us forever hereafter in heaven. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen. (Roman Missal)

An indulgence of 5 years.
A plenary indulgence on the usual conditions once a month for the daily devout recitation of this prayer. (S.P. Ap., July 15, 1935).


Omnípotens sempitérne Deus, qui unigénitum Fílium tuum mundi Redemptórem constituísti, ac eius Sánguine placári voluísti: concéde, quæsumus, salútis nostræ prétium solémni cultu ita venerári, atque a præséntis vitæ malis eius virtúte deféndi in terris, ut fructu perpétuo lætémur in cælis. Per eúndem Christum Dóminum nostrum. Amen. (ex Missale Romano)


(The Raccolta, 1957)

Introit. Apoc. 5, 9. 10. Thou hast redeemed us, O Lord, with Thy Blood, out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation, and hast made us for our God a kingdom. (P.T. Alleluia, alleluia.). Ps. 88,2. The mercies of the Lord I will sing forevermore: I will show forth Thy truth with my mouth to generation and generation. ℣. Glory be.

Introit, July 1, The Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ

~ The Saint Joseph Daily Missal, 1951

Sang précieux de notre Rédempteur, c’est par vous que nos àmes seront sauvées.

Precious Blood of Our Saviour, it is through thee that our souls will be saved.

July 31st ~ St. Ignatius Loyola ~ Confessor
Patron Saint of the Society of Jesus, Soldiers, Educators/Education, and Retreats
(c. 1491 - 1556)

O God, Who, to spread abroad the greater glory of Thy name, didst, through blessed Ignatius, strengthen the Church militant with a new reinforcement, grant that we, who are fighting on earth by his help and after his example, may deserve to be crowned with him in heaven.

Through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end. Amen.

Collect, July 31, St. Ignatius Loyola

~ The New Roman Missal, 1937

St. Ignatius Loyola, pray for us.

NOVENA - St. Jean-Marie Baptiste Vianney
(July 31st ~ August 8th)
Traditional Feast Day ~ August 9th

Novena to St. Jean-Marie Baptiste Vianney, the Curè of Ars
July 31st ~ Day One: For an Ardent Faith

℣ Saint John-Marie Baptist Vianney, O Holy Priest of Ars,

℟ Thou wast born of a deeply religious mother; from her thou received the Holy Faith; thou learned to love God and to pray. At a young age, thou wast seen kneeling in the front of the statue of Mary. Thy soul wast supernaturally carried towards the things on High. Despite the high cost, thou answered thy vocation!

Against many obstacles and contradictions, thou hadst to fight and suffer to become the perfect priest which thou wast. But thy deep spirit of faith supported thee in all these battles.

O Great Saint, thou knowest the desire of my soul; I would like to serve God better; from Him I have received so many good things. For this, obtain for me more courage and especially the depth of faith.

Many of my thoughts, words, and actions are useless for my sanctification and for my salvation, because this supernatural spirit does not stir up my life. Help me to be better in the future. Holy Priest of Ars, I have confidence in thine intercession.

℣ Pray for me during this novena especially for (name your request(s))

Our Father. Hail Mary. Glory Be.

℣ St. John-Marie Vianney, Patron of Priests,
℟ Pray for us and for all priests, especially for (name the priest(s) for whom you wish to pray).

Amen.

August ~ Month of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

This month’s meditations @ Virgo Potens will be taken from:

The Admirable Heart of the Most Holy Mother of God
St. John Eudes (1601-1680)

This was the first book written on devotion to the Sacred Hearts and was finished one month before the saint’s death in 1680. The writings of St. John Eudes formed a foundation for subsequent devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

For many years the devotional works of St. John Eudes were practically unknown. Although some of his works were popular during his lifetime, many others were only preserved as manuscripts and were lost during the French Revolution.

In the 1800’s, the spiritual sons of St. John Eudes united in a tribute of filial piety to bring out a complete edition of the works of their spiritual father, seeking them in public and private libraries throughout the world. About twenty volumes were found and they were edited in 1905; in 1935, a second French edition was published, consisting of nine volumes, of which The Admirable Heart of the Most Holy Mother of God is one. This edition, in English, was published in 1948.