What if *after* Mass we as individuals or families, quietly recited a prayer guiding us through the week? Do you pray after Mass, even briefly? If the Mass is the SUMMIT of our week, then why not depart the Mass seeking protection, guidance, or help?
What if we all took the extra 30 seconds or minute to pray these, quietly aloud after Mass? Imagine if hundreds and thousands appealed to St. Michael or the Blessed Virgin for protection and guidance throughout the week?
At one time, after any Low Mass, certain prayers were a part of the Mass... maybe those would be good. [For more on the Leonine Prayers see: Sancta Missa - Leonine Prayers] My wife and I have started doing this... and some have commented how they miss this tradition.
Here are some suggestions:
Prayer to Saint Michael:
Saint Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle;
be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray:
and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host,
by the power of God,
thrust into hell Satan and all the evil spirits
who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.
Amen.
Salve Regina
Hail, holy Queen, Mother of Mercy,
our life, our sweetness and our hope.
To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve;
to thee do we send up our sighs,
mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.
our life, our sweetness and our hope.
To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve;
to thee do we send up our sighs,
mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.
Turn then, most gracious advocate,
thine eyes of mercy toward us;
and after this our exile,
show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.
thine eyes of mercy toward us;
and after this our exile,
show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.
V./ Pray for us O holy Mother of God,
R./ that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
R./ that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
-Posted by: Joe
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