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{{Short description|List of Catholic prayers to Jesus}}
[[File:Spas vsederzhitel sinay.jpg|thumb|The oldest surviving panel [[icon]] of ''[[Christ Pantocrator]], c. 6th century.]]
[[File:Spas vsederzhitel sinay.jpg|thumb|The oldest surviving panel [[icon]] of ''[[Christ Pantocrator]]'', c. 6th century.]]


A number of prayers to [[Jesus Christ]] exist within the [[Roman Catholic]] tradition. These prayers have diverse origins and forms. Some were attributed to visions of saints, others were handed down by tradition.
A number of prayers to [[Jesus Christ]] exist within the [[Roman Catholic]] tradition. These prayers have diverse origins and forms. Some were attributed to visions of saints, others were handed down by tradition.


Some such prayers are provided in the [[Raccolta]] Roman Catholic prayer book, first published in association with the Roman Catholic [[Congregation of Indulgences]] in 1807.<ref>Catholic Encyclopedia http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12620a.htm</ref>
Some such prayers are provided in the [[Raccolta]] Roman Catholic prayer book, first published in association with the Roman Catholic [[Congregation for Indulgences and Sacred Relics|Congregation for Indulgences]] in 1807.<ref>Catholic Encyclopedia http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12620a.htm</ref>


Various prayers listed in this article are due to saints, or have been used by saints (e.g. [[Augustine of Hippo]], [[Ignatius of Loyola]], [[Louis de Montfort]], etc.) but they are usually not associated with a specific [[Catholic devotion]] with a feast day. They are therefore grouped separately from the prayers that accompany [[Roman Catholic devotions to Christ]] such as [[Holy Face of Jesus]] or [[Divine Mercy]].
Various prayers listed in this article are due to saints, or have been used by saints (e.g. [[Augustine of Hippo]], [[Ignatius of Loyola]], [[Louis de Montfort]], etc.) but they are usually not associated with a specific [[Catholic devotion]] with a feast day. They are therefore grouped separately from the prayers that accompany [[Roman Catholic devotions to Christ]] such as [[Holy Face of Jesus]] or the [[Divine Mercy (Catholic devotion)|Divine Mercy]].


In many cases specific [[Power of Catholic prayer|promises and powers]] are attributed to specific prayers or devotions to Jesus although some prayers of reparation include no petition.
In many cases specific [[Power of Catholic prayer|promises and powers]] are attributed to specific prayers or devotions to Jesus although some prayers of reparation include no petition.


==[[Anima Christi]]==
==Anima Christi==
Literary meaning ''Soul of Christ'', this is an ancient and very well known Catholic prayer. It dates back to the early fourteenth century or perhaps before. At some point in history it was attributed to St. [[Ignatius Loyola]], who used it in his [[Spiritual Exercises]], but it was later found in texts that predated St. Ignatius.
The literal meaning of [[Anima Christi]] is ''Soul of Christ.'' It dates back to the early fourteenth century or earlier. At some point in history it was attributed to St. [[Ignatius Loyola]], who used it in his [[Spiritual Exercises]], but it was later found in texts that predated St. Ignatius.


The sequence of sentences in Anima Christi have rich associations with Catholic concepts that relate to the [[Holy Eucharist]] (Body and Blood of Christ), Baptism (water) and the Passion of Jesus ([[Holy Wounds]]).<ref>[http://www.ourcatholicprayers.com/anima-christi.html Anima Christi at Catholic prayers]</ref>
The sequence of sentences in Anima Christi have rich associations with Catholic concepts that relate to the [[Holy Eucharist]] (Body and Blood of Christ), Baptism (water) and the Passion of Jesus ([[Holy Wounds]]).<ref>[http://www.ourcatholicprayers.com/anima-christi.html Anima Christi at Catholic prayers]</ref>
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[[Jean-Baptiste Lully]] composed a [[Motet]] called Anima Christi, and musicians such as [[Giovanni Valentini]] performed it.
[[Jean-Baptiste Lully]] composed a [[Motet]] called Anima Christi, and musicians such as [[Giovanni Valentini]] performed it.


==[[Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus]]==
==Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus==
This 17th-century prayer is by Saint [[Marguerite Marie Alacoque]]. It was part of the private revelations reported by her regarding the [[Sacred Heart of Jesus]].<ref>''Heart of the Redeemer'' by Timothy Terrance O'Donnell, 1992 ISBN 0-89870-396-4 page 125</ref><ref>''Encyclopedia of Religion and Ethics'' Part 1, by James Hastings 2003 ISBN 0-7661-3666-3 page 120</ref><ref>''Handbook of Prayers'' by James Socías, 2006 OSV Press ISBN 0-87973-579-1 page 363</ref>
The [[Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus]] is a 17th-century prayer by Saint [[Marguerite Marie Alacoque]]. It was part of the private revelations reported by her regarding the [[Sacred Heart of Jesus]].<ref>''Heart of the Redeemer'' by Timothy Terrance O'Donnell, 1992 {{ISBN|0-89870-396-4}} page 125</ref><ref>''Encyclopedia of Religion and Ethics'' Part 1, by James Hastings 2003 {{ISBN|0-7661-3666-3}} page 120</ref><ref>''Handbook of Prayers'' by James Socías, 2006 OSV Press {{ISBN|0-87973-579-1}} page 363</ref>


==[[Morning offering]]==
==Morning offering==
{{Acts of Reparation}}
{{Acts of Reparation}}
The ''[[Morning offering]] to the [[Sacred Heart of Jesus]]'' prayer is meant to be prayed first thing in the morning. It was composed by Fr. Francois Xavier Gaulrelet in 1844 and reflects the ''[[Alliance of the Hearts of Jesus and Mary]]'' by referring to the [[Immaculate Heart of Mary]]:<ref>''The how-to book of Catholic devotions:'' by Mike Aquilina, Regis J. Flaherty, 2000 ISBN 0-87973-415-9 page 29</ref><ref>''Hearts on fire: praying with Jesuits'' by Michael Harter 2005 ISBN 0-8294-2120-3 page 13</ref><ref>''Handbook of Prayers'' 2006 by James Socías ISBN 0-87973-579-1 page 42</ref>
The ''[[Morning offering]] to the [[Sacred Heart of Jesus]]'' prayer is meant to be prayed first thing in the morning. It was composed by Fr. Francois Xavier Gaulrelet in 1844 and reflects the ''[[Alliance of the Hearts of Jesus and Mary]]'' by referring to the [[Immaculate Heart of Mary]]:<ref>''The how-to book of Catholic devotions:'' by Mike Aquilina, Regis J. Flaherty, 2000 {{ISBN|0-87973-415-9}} page 29</ref><ref>''Hearts on fire: praying with Jesuits'' by Michael Harter 2005 {{ISBN|0-8294-2120-3}} page 13</ref><ref>''Handbook of Prayers'' 2006 by James Socías {{ISBN|0-87973-579-1}} page 42</ref>


:O Jesus through the Immaculate Heart of Mary,
:O Jesus through the Immaculate Heart of Mary,
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:Amen.
:Amen.


==[[Prayer of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus]]==
==Prayer of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus==
[[Pope Leo XIII]] composed this prayer in 1899 and included it in his 1899 encyclical ''[[Annum Sacrum]]'' which consecrated the entire world to the [[Sacred Heart of Jesus]]. The consecration was motivated by letters sent to the Pontiff by a [[Good Shepherd]] nun, [[Mary of the Divine Heart]], who stated that in a [[Visions of Jesus and Mary|vision of Jesus Christ]] she had been told to request the consecration.
[[Pope Leo XIII]] composed the [[Prayer of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus]] in 1899 and included it in his 1899 encyclical ''[[Annum sacrum]]'' which consecrated the entire world to the [[Sacred Heart of Jesus]]. The consecration was motivated by letters sent to the Pontiff by a [[Good Shepherd]] nun, [[Mary of the Divine Heart]], who stated that in a [[Visions of Jesus and Mary|vision of Jesus Christ]] she had been told to request the consecration.


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==Prayer to the shoulder wound of Jesus==
==[[Denial of Peter|Prayer of repentance]]==
Bishop [[Lancelot Andrewes]] composed the following prayer:
<blockquote>
O Lord Jesus Christ, look upon us with those eyes of thine where-with thou dist look upon Peter in the hall; that with Peter we may repent and, by the same love be forgiven; for thine
mercy's sake. Amen.<ref>''Prayers for People Under Pressure'' by Jonathan Aitken 2006 ISBN 0-8264-8275-9 page 58</ref>
</blockquote>

⚫
==[[Prayer to the shoulder wound of Jesus]]==
{{Devotions to Christ}}
{{Devotions to Christ}}
This prayer is attributed to Saint [[Bernard of Clairvaux]]<ref>[http://www.catholic.org/prayers/prayer.php?p=233 Catholic Online - Prayers<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> According to St. Bernard, he asked [[Jesus]] which was His greatest unrecorded suffering and the wound that inflicted the most pain on Him in [[Calvary]] and Jesus answered:
The [[Prayer to the shoulder wound of Jesus]] is attributed to Saint [[Bernard of Clairvaux]]<ref>[http://www.catholic.org/prayers/prayer.php?p=233 Catholic Online – Prayers<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> According to St. Bernard, he asked [[Jesus]] which was His greatest unrecorded suffering and the wound that inflicted the most pain on Him in [[Calvary]] and Jesus answered:


:"I had on My Shoulder, while I bore My Cross on the Way of Sorrows, a grievous Wound which was more painful than the others and which is not recorded by men. Honor this Wound with thy devotion and I will grant thee whatsoever thou dost ask through its virtue and merit".
:"I had on My Shoulder, while I bore My Cross on the Way of Sorrows, a grievous Wound which was more painful than the others and which is not recorded by men. Honor this Wound with thy devotion and I will grant thee whatsoever thou dost ask through its virtue and merit".
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The modern version of the prayer bears the [[imprimatur]] of Bishop Thomas D. Bevan, Diocese of Springfield, Mass. 1892.<ref>Prayer to the Shoulder Wound of Jesus http://www.catholic.org/prayers/prayer.php?p=31</ref>
The modern version of the prayer bears the [[imprimatur]] of Bishop Thomas D. Bevan, Diocese of Springfield, Mass. 1892.<ref>Prayer to the Shoulder Wound of Jesus http://www.catholic.org/prayers/prayer.php?p=31</ref>


==[[Saint John Vianney's prayer to Jesus]]==
==Saint John Vianney's prayer to Jesus==
Saint [[John Vianney]], the patron saint of parish priests, composed his prayer to [[Jesus]] in the 19th century.
Saint [[John Vianney]] composed [[Saint John Vianney's prayer to Jesus]] to [[Jesus]] in the 19th century.


The prayer reflects Vianney's deep religious feelings, which were praised by [[Pope John XXIII]] in his [[encyclical]] ''[[Sacerdotii Nostri Primordia]]'' in 1959.
The prayer reflects Vianney's deep religious feelings, which were praised by [[Pope John XXIII]] in his [[encyclical]] ''[[Sacerdotii nostri primordia]]'' in 1959.


The prayer is quoted witin the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
The prayer is quoted within the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
<ref>[http://www.vatican.va/archive/catechism/p4s1c2a1.htm Vatican website: Cathecism]</ref>
<ref>[https://www.vatican.va/archive/catechism/p4s1c2a1.htm Vatican website: Cathecism]</ref>


==[[You are Christ]]==
==You are Christ==
This ancient prayer was composed by St. [[Augustine of Hippo]]. This is a somewhat long prayer in three parts.
The ancient prayer, [[You are Christ]], was composed by St. [[Augustine of Hippo]]. This is a somewhat long prayer in three parts.


The first part is a list of titles and salutations to Jesus, namely: "my Holy Father, my Tender God, my Great King, my Good Shepherd... my Everlasting Salvation."
The first part is a list of titles and salutations to Jesus, namely: "my Holy Father, my Tender God, my Great King, my Good Shepherd... my Everlasting Salvation."
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The third part is a list of petitions, namely "...may every good feeling that is fitted for Your praise, love You, delight in You,.... may I be found consummated with You!"
The third part is a list of petitions, namely "...may every good feeling that is fitted for Your praise, love You, delight in You,.... may I be found consummated with You!"


==[[Prayer of St. John Gabriel Perboyre to Jesus]]==
==Prayer of St. John Gabriel Perboyre to Jesus==
Saint [[John Gabriel Perboyre]], priest and martyr composed this prayer in the 19th century.
Saint [[John Gabriel Perboyre]], priest and martyr composed the [[Prayer of St. John Gabriel Perboyre to Jesus]] in the 19th century.


The theme of the prayer is to help transform oneself to be more like Jesus and to banish all that in unlike Jesus from one's heart, soul and memory. This transformational prayer builds towards Saint Paul's statement in Galatians 2:20: "''I live - now not I - But Christ lives in me''".<ref>[http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?book_id=55&chapter=2&verse=20&version=31&context=verse Bible Gateway]</ref>
The theme of the prayer is to help transform oneself to be more like Jesus and to banish all that in unlike Jesus from one's heart, soul and memory. This transformational prayer builds towards Saint Paul's statement in Galatians 2:20: "''I live - now not I - But Christ lives in me''".<ref>[http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?book_id=55&chapter=2&verse=20&version=31&context=verse Bible Gateway]</ref>


==[[Saint Louis de Montfort's Prayer to Jesus]]==
==Saint Louis de Montfort's Prayer to Jesus==
This prayer is a reflection of [[Saint Louis de Montfort]]'s philosophy of "total consecration to Jesus Christ through Mary" a theme that centuries later influenced the development of [[Roman Catholic Mariology]].<ref>[http://www.ewtn.com/library/Montfort/HANDBOOK.HTM EWTN Montfort' Jesus Living in Mary]</ref>
The [[Saint Louis de Montfort's Prayer to Jesus]] is a reflection of [[Saint Louis de Montfort]]'s philosophy of "total consecration to Jesus Christ through Mary" a theme that centuries later influenced the development of [[Roman Catholic Mariology]].<ref>[http://www.ewtn.com/library/Montfort/HANDBOOK.HTM EWTN Montfort' Jesus Living in Mary]</ref>


Although St Louis is perhaps best known for his [[Roman Catholic mariology|Mariology]] and devotion to the [[BVM(RC)|Blessed Virgin Mary]], his spirituality is founded on the mystery of the Incarnation of Jesus Christ, and is centered on Christ, as reflected in his collected works [[God Alone]].
Although St Louis is perhaps best known for his [[Roman Catholic mariology|Mariology]] and devotion to the [[BVM(RC)|Blessed Virgin Mary]], his spirituality is founded on the mystery of the Incarnation of Jesus Christ, and is centered on Christ, as reflected in his collected works [[God Alone]].


As the prayer suggests St. Louis introduced the key concepts that underlie [[Roman Catholic Mariology]] today: that Jesus and Mary are son and mother, redeemer and redeemed and that the path to Jesus is through Mary. Theologically, the prayer reflects the inherent inclusion of Mariology in [[Christology]].<ref>At the center of this mystery, in the midst of this wonderment of faith, stands Mary. As the loving Mother of the Redeemer, she was the first to experience it: "To the wonderment of nature you bore your Creator"! [[Pope John Paul II]], in [[Redemptoris Mater]], 51</ref><ref>See [[Pope Pius XII]]'s ''[[Mystici Corporis Christi]]''; John Henry Newman: ''Mariology Is Christology'' in Vittorio Messori, "The Mary Hypothesis" Rome, 2005</ref>
As the prayer suggests St. Louis introduced the key concepts that underlie [[Roman Catholic Mariology]] today: that Jesus and Mary are son and mother, redeemer and redeemed and that the path to Jesus is through Mary. Theologically, the prayer reflects the inherent inclusion of Mariology in [[Christology]].<ref>At the center of this mystery, in the midst of this wonderment of faith, stands Mary. As the loving Mother of the Redeemer, she was the first to experience it: "To the wonderment of nature you bore your Creator"! [[Pope John Paul II]], in [[Redemptoris Mater]], 51</ref><ref>See [[Pope Pius XII]]'s ''[[Mystici corporis Christi]]''; John Henry Newman: ''Mariology Is Christology'' in Vittorio Messori, "The Mary Hypothesis" Rome, 2005</ref>


==[[Prayer before a Crucifix]]==
==Prayer before a Crucifix==
This prayer is usually said while kneeling before a [[crucifix]]. It is often said by [[Roman Catholic]]s after [[Mass (liturgy)#Communion rite|Communion]] or after [[Mass]].
The [[Prayer before a Crucifix]] is usually said while kneeling before a [[crucifix]]. It is often said by [[Roman Catholic]]s after [[Mass (liturgy)#Communion rite|Communion]] or after [[Mass (liturgy)|Mass]].


The faithful receive a partial [[indulgence]] if they recite the prayer after Communion before a crucifix. On the Fridays of [[Lent]], the indulgence is a [[plenary indulgence]].<ref>[http://catholicism.about.com/od/prayers/qt/En_Ego.htm Prayer before Crucifix]</ref>
The faithful receive a partial [[indulgence]] if they recite the prayer after Communion before a crucifix. On the Fridays of [[Lent]], the indulgence is a [[plenary indulgence]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://catholicism.about.com/od/prayers/qt/En_Ego.htm |title=Prayer before Crucifix |access-date=2008-10-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070514125106/http://catholicism.about.com/od/prayers/qt/En_Ego.htm |archive-date=2007-05-14 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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* [[Roman Catholic prayer]]
* [[Roman Catholic prayer]]


==Notes==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==References==
== External links==
* {{cite web|url= http://www.commonprayer.org/offices/morpry_n.cfm/|title= Intercessory and thanksgiving prayers, by the 1928 Book of Common Prayer|language= en|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20060221230534/http://www.commonprayer.org/offices/morpry_n.cfm|archive-date= February 21, 2006|url-status= live}}
* [http://www.catholic.org/clife/prayers/prayer.php?s=5 Catholic online prayers to Christ]
* {{cite web|url= http://www.catholic.org/clife/prayers/prayer.php?s=5/|title= Catholic prayers to Jesus, Mary and Saints|language= en|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20060404062959/http://www.catholic.org/clife/prayers/prayer.php?s=5%2F|archive-date= 2006-04-04|url-status= live|access-date= 2018-11-22}}
* [http://www.ewtn.com/Devotionals/prayers/index.htm EWTN list of prayers]
* {{cite web|url= http://www.ewtn.com/Devotionals/prayers/index.htm/|title= EWTN list of prayers|language= en|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120222175318/http://www.ewtn.com/Devotionals/prayers/index.htm/|archive-date= February 22, 2012|url-status= live}}


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The oldest surviving panel icon of Christ Pantocrator, c. 6th century.

A number of prayers to Jesus Christ exist within the Roman Catholic tradition. These prayers have diverse origins and forms. Some were attributed to visions of saints, others were handed down by tradition.

Some such prayers are provided in the Raccolta Roman Catholic prayer book, first published in association with the Roman Catholic Congregation for Indulgences in 1807.[1]

Various prayers listed in this article are due to saints, or have been used by saints (e.g. Augustine of Hippo, Ignatius of Loyola, Louis de Montfort, etc.) but they are usually not associated with a specific Catholic devotion with a feast day. They are therefore grouped separately from the prayers that accompany Roman Catholic devotions to Christ such as Holy Face of Jesus or the Divine Mercy.

In many cases specific promises and powers are attributed to specific prayers or devotions to Jesus although some prayers of reparation include no petition.

Anima Christi

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The literal meaning of Anima Christi is Soul of Christ. It dates back to the early fourteenth century or earlier. At some point in history it was attributed to St. Ignatius Loyola, who used it in his Spiritual Exercises, but it was later found in texts that predated St. Ignatius.

The sequence of sentences in Anima Christi have rich associations with Catholic concepts that relate to the Holy Eucharist (Body and Blood of Christ), Baptism (water) and the Passion of Jesus (Holy Wounds).[2]

Jean-Baptiste Lully composed a Motet called Anima Christi, and musicians such as Giovanni Valentini performed it.

Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

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The Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a 17th-century prayer by Saint Marguerite Marie Alacoque. It was part of the private revelations reported by her regarding the Sacred Heart of Jesus.[3][4][5]

Morning offering

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Part of a series on
Acts of reparation
of the Catholic Church
Fresco detail by Pietro Lorenzetti
Acts
icon Catholicism portal

The Morning offering to the Sacred Heart of Jesus prayer is meant to be prayed first thing in the morning. It was composed by Fr. Francois Xavier Gaulrelet in 1844 and reflects the Alliance of the Hearts of Jesus and Mary by referring to the Immaculate Heart of Mary:[6][7][8]

O Jesus through the Immaculate Heart of Mary,
I offer you my prayers, works, joys, sufferings of this day,
in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world.
I offer them for all the intentions of your Sacred Heart:
the salvation of souls, the reparation for sin, the reunion of Christians;
and in particular for the intentions of the Holy Father this month.
Amen.

Prayer of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

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Pope Leo XIII composed the Prayer of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in 1899 and included it in his 1899 encyclical Annum sacrum which consecrated the entire world to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The consecration was motivated by letters sent to the Pontiff by a Good Shepherd nun, Mary of the Divine Heart, who stated that in a vision of Jesus Christ she had been told to request the consecration.

Prayer to the shoulder wound of Jesus

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Part of a series on
Devotions to Jesus
in the Catholic Church
Christ in Majesty
Devotions
Prayers
icon Catholic Church portal

The Prayer to the shoulder wound of Jesus is attributed to Saint Bernard of Clairvaux[9] According to St. Bernard, he asked Jesus which was His greatest unrecorded suffering and the wound that inflicted the most pain on Him in Calvary and Jesus answered:

"I had on My Shoulder, while I bore My Cross on the Way of Sorrows, a grievous Wound which was more painful than the others and which is not recorded by men. Honor this Wound with thy devotion and I will grant thee whatsoever thou dost ask through its virtue and merit".

The modern version of the prayer bears the imprimatur of Bishop Thomas D. Bevan, Diocese of Springfield, Mass. 1892.[10]

Saint John Vianney's prayer to Jesus

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Saint John Vianney composed Saint John Vianney's prayer to Jesus to Jesus in the 19th century.

The prayer reflects Vianney's deep religious feelings, which were praised by Pope John XXIII in his encyclical Sacerdotii nostri primordia in 1959.

The prayer is quoted within the Catechism of the Catholic Church. [11]

You are Christ

[edit]

The ancient prayer, You are Christ, was composed by St. Augustine of Hippo. This is a somewhat long prayer in three parts.

The first part is a list of titles and salutations to Jesus, namely: "my Holy Father, my Tender God, my Great King, my Good Shepherd... my Everlasting Salvation."

The second part involves a set of conversational questions, e.g. ".. why have I ever loved, why in my whole life have I ever desired anything except You, Jesus my God?..."

The third part is a list of petitions, namely "...may every good feeling that is fitted for Your praise, love You, delight in You,.... may I be found consummated with You!"

Prayer of St. John Gabriel Perboyre to Jesus

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Saint John Gabriel Perboyre, priest and martyr composed the Prayer of St. John Gabriel Perboyre to Jesus in the 19th century.

The theme of the prayer is to help transform oneself to be more like Jesus and to banish all that in unlike Jesus from one's heart, soul and memory. This transformational prayer builds towards Saint Paul's statement in Galatians 2:20: "I live - now not I - But Christ lives in me".[12]

Saint Louis de Montfort's Prayer to Jesus

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The Saint Louis de Montfort's Prayer to Jesus is a reflection of Saint Louis de Montfort's philosophy of "total consecration to Jesus Christ through Mary" a theme that centuries later influenced the development of Roman Catholic Mariology.[13]

Although St Louis is perhaps best known for his Mariology and devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, his spirituality is founded on the mystery of the Incarnation of Jesus Christ, and is centered on Christ, as reflected in his collected works God Alone.

As the prayer suggests St. Louis introduced the key concepts that underlie Roman Catholic Mariology today: that Jesus and Mary are son and mother, redeemer and redeemed and that the path to Jesus is through Mary. Theologically, the prayer reflects the inherent inclusion of Mariology in Christology.[14][15]

Prayer before a Crucifix

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The Prayer before a Crucifix is usually said while kneeling before a crucifix. It is often said by Roman Catholics after Communion or after Mass.

The faithful receive a partial indulgence if they recite the prayer after Communion before a crucifix. On the Fridays of Lent, the indulgence is a plenary indulgence.[16]

See also

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ Catholic Encyclopedia http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12620a.htm
  2. ^ Anima Christi at Catholic prayers
  3. ^ Heart of the Redeemer by Timothy Terrance O'Donnell, 1992 ISBN 0-89870-396-4 page 125
  4. ^ Encyclopedia of Religion and Ethics Part 1, by James Hastings 2003 ISBN 0-7661-3666-3 page 120
  5. ^ Handbook of Prayers by James Socías, 2006 OSV Press ISBN 0-87973-579-1 page 363
  6. ^ The how-to book of Catholic devotions: by Mike Aquilina, Regis J. Flaherty, 2000 ISBN 0-87973-415-9 page 29
  7. ^ Hearts on fire: praying with Jesuits by Michael Harter 2005 ISBN 0-8294-2120-3 page 13
  8. ^ Handbook of Prayers 2006 by James Socías ISBN 0-87973-579-1 page 42
  9. ^ Catholic Online – Prayers
  10. ^ Prayer to the Shoulder Wound of Jesus http://www.catholic.org/prayers/prayer.php?p=31
  11. ^ Vatican website: Cathecism
  12. ^ Bible Gateway
  13. ^ EWTN Montfort' Jesus Living in Mary
  14. ^ At the center of this mystery, in the midst of this wonderment of faith, stands Mary. As the loving Mother of the Redeemer, she was the first to experience it: "To the wonderment of nature you bore your Creator"! Pope John Paul II, in Redemptoris Mater, 51
  15. ^ See Pope Pius XII's Mystici corporis Christi; John Henry Newman: Mariology Is Christology in Vittorio Messori, "The Mary Hypothesis" Rome, 2005
  16. ^ "Prayer before Crucifix". Archived from the original on 2007-05-14. Retrieved 2008-10-22.
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