Other Prayers for Particular Purposes.

PRAYER FOR TEMPERANCE.

MY Lord Jesus Christ, wat foon the of us didst

suffer the agony of thirst upon the Cross, grant we beseech thee, through the merits of thy sacred passion and death, that we may subdue our sinful desires, and may never have the misfortune to commit the sin of drunkenness. This most grievous sin has cast innumerable souls into hell. It brings in its train innumerable other sins. It closes the heart against sanctifying grace, gives loose reins to the vilest passions, destroys Christian peace in families, leads to fighting and quarrelling, to cursing and swearing, to improper and sinful words. O God! through thy own great mercy, preserve us from the sin of drunkenness, and through thy love for all the Saints of Ireland, banish this terrible vice entirely from amongst us.

Say, from your heart, one "Hail Mary," to obtain the blessing of Temperance, and add:

O sacred Heart of Jesus, through thy thirst and agony on the Cross, have mercy on us.

Immaculate Mary, through thy_compassionate heart, obtain for me the blessing of Temperance.

FOR THE HOLY CATHOLIC CHURCH.

from all dangers both of body and soul; and, by the intercession of the blessed and glorious Virgin Mary, Mother of God, of the blessed Apostles Peter and Paul, of blessed N., and of all thy saints, mercifully grant us the blessings of peace and safety; that

all adversities and errors being removed, thy Church may freely and securely serve thee; through, etc.

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FOR ALL DEGREES OF MEN IN THE CHURCH.

LMIGHTY and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of the Church is sanctified and governed, mercifully hear our humble supplications for all degrees and orders therein; that by the gift of thy grace, all, in their several stations, may faithfully serve thee; through, etc.

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FOR THE POPE.

GOD, the Pastor and Governor of all the faithful, mercifully look upon thy servant N., whom thou hast been pleased to appoint the pastor of thy Church; grant, we beseech thee, that both by word and example he may edify those over whom he is set; and, together with the flock committed to his care, may attain everlasting life; through, etc.

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FOR THE KING OR QUEEN.

E beseech thee, O Almighty God, that thy servant Victoria our Queen, who, by thy mercy, has received the government of this kingdom, may receive also an increase of all virtues; wherewith being adorned, she may be able both to avoid the enormity of sin [vanquish her enemies], and being made acceptable in thy sight, may come unto thee, who art the way, the truth, and the life; through, etc.

FOR BISHOPS, AND THE PEOPLE COMMITTED TO THEM.

ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who alone does

great marvels, send down upon thy servants the Bishops of thy Church [especially N. our Bishop], and all congregations committed unto them, the spirit of thy saving grace; and that they may truly please thee, pour upon them the continual dew of thy blessing; through, etc.

FOR A CONGREGATION OR FAMILY.

EFEND,

DE Fession of the blessed Mary, ever Virgin, this thy

we beseech thee, O Lord, by the inter

family from all adversity; and mercifully protect us, now prostrate before thee with our whole hearts, from all the snares of our enemies; through, etc.

FOR THE PRESERVATION OF CONCORD IN A CONGREGATION.

O who art the giver of peace and lover

charity, grant to thy servants true concord and union with thy holy will, that we may be delivered from all temptations which assault us; through, etc.

AGAINST THE PERSECUTORS OF THE CHURCH,

EAR the prayers of thy Church, O Lord, we

He beseech thee, and turn away thine anger from

us; that all adversities and errors being done away, we may freely and securely serve thee; through, etc.

IN ANY NECESSITY.

GOD, our refuge and strength, the author of all

godliness, give ear to the fervent prayers of thy Church; that what we ask in faith we may effectually obtain; through, etc.

IN ANY TRIBULATION.

ALMIGHTY God, despise not thy people who cry unto thee in their affliction; but for the glory of thy name, turn away thine anger, and help us in our tribulations; through, etc.

IN TIME OF FAMINE OR PESTILENCE.

GRANT, we beseechplications; and, thy with

to our hearty supplications; and, thy wrath being appeased, turn away from us this famine (or pestilence); that the hearts of men may know that these scourges proceed from thine anger, and cease by thy mercy; through, etc.

FOR FORGIVENESS OF SINS.

GOD, who rejectest none that come unto thee, but in pity are appeased even with the greatest sinners who repent; mercifully regard our prayers in our humiliation, and lighten our hearts; that we may be able to fulfil thy commandments; through, etc.

FOR THE TEMPTED AND AFFLICTED.

GOD, who justifiest the ungodly that repent, and

who tth of a sinner, velutbly

entreat thy Majesty to protect thy servants with thy heavenly assistance, who trust in thy mercy, and preserve them by thy continual protection; that they may constantly serve thee, and by no temptation be separated from thee; through, etc.

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FOR PERSEVERANCE IN GOODNESS.

RANT, O my Lord Jesus Christ, that I may persevere in good purposes, and in thy holy service, to my death; and that I may this day perfectly begin, for all I have hitherto done is nothing. Amen.

FOR HERETICS AND SCHISMATICS.

ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who hast com passion on all, and wouldst not that any should perish; favourably look down upon all those who are seduced by the deceit of Satan; that all heretical impiety being removed, the hearts of such as err may repent, and return to the unity of thy truth; through, etc.

FOR JEWS.

(ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who repellest

not from thy mercy even the perfidious Jews; hear the prayer which we offer for the blindness of that people; that the light of thy truth, Christ our Lord, being known to them, they may be delivered from their darkness; through, etc.

FOR PAGANS.

ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who desirest not the death but the life of sinners; mercifully accept our prayers, and, delivering pagans from the worship of idols, unite them to thy Church, to the praise and honour of thy glorious name; through, etc.

FOR OUR FRIENDS.

GOD, who, by the grace of the Holy Spirit, hast poured into the hearts of thy faithful the gifts of charity; grant to thy servants, for whom we implore thy mercy, health both of body and soul; that they may love thee with all their strength, and cheerfully perform those things which are pleasing to thee; through, etc.

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A SHORT RECOMMENDATION TO GOD.

INTO the hands of thy unspeakable mercy, O Lord, I commend my soul and body; my senses, my words, my thoughts, and all my actions, with all the necessities of my body and soul; my going forth and coming in; my faith and conversation; the course and end of my life; the day and hour of my death; my rest and resurrection with the saints and elect. Amen.

FOR THE SICK.

V. Heal thy servants, O Lord, who are sick, and who put their trust in thee.

R. Send them help, O Lord, and comfort them, from thy holy place.

O Almighty and everlasting God, the eternal salvation of them that believe in thee, hear us in behalf of thy servants who are sick; for whom we humbly crave the help of thy mercy; that, their health being restored to them, they may render thanks to thee in thy Church; through, etc.