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2 of 2 TO THEE, O BLESSED JOSEPH (continued from above) O most watchful Guardian of the Divine Family, defend the chosen children of JESUS CHRIST; O most loving Father, ward off from us every contagion of error and corrupting influence; O our most mighty protector, be propitious to us and from Heaven assist us in this our struggle with the power of darkness; and, as once thou didst rescue the Child JESUS from deadly peril, so now protect God's holy Church from the snares of the enemy and from all adversity: shield, too, each one of us by thy constant protection, so that, supported by thine example and thine aid, we may be able to live piously, to die holily, and to obtain eternal happiness in Heaven. Amen. i. Seven Years and Seven Quarantines, if said after the Rosary in October. ii. 300 Days, once a day, at other times (and in this case the words in italics are omitted). ~ The Raccolta (1910)

TO THEE, O BLESSED JOSEPH TO thee, O blessed Joseph, do we fly in our tribulation, and having implored the help of thy most holy spouse, we confidently crave thy patronage also. Through that charity which bound thee to the Immaculate Virgin Mother of God, and through the paternal love with which thou didst embrace the Child JESUS, we humbly beseech thee graciously to regard the inheritance which JESUS CHRIST hath purchased by his Blood, and with thy power and strength to aid us in our necessities. (continued)

(continued) 2 of 2 October 7th ~ The Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary Deus, cujus Unigenitus per vitam, mortem, et resurrectiónem suam nobis salútis ætérnæ præmia comparávit: concéde, quæsumus; ut, hæc mystéria sanctíssimo beátæ Maríæ Vírginis Rosário recoléntes, et imitémur quod cóntinent, et quod promíttunt, assequámur. Per eúndem Dóminum nostrum Jesum Christum fílium tuum, qui tecum vivit et regnat, in unitate Spíritus Sancti, Deus, per ómnia sǽcula sæculórum. Collect, October 7th, The Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary ~ St. Joseph Daily Missal, 1950 - English ~ The New Roman Missal, 1937 - Latin ✧❁❁✧✿✿✧❁❁✧

O Queen of the Holy Rosary! Oh bless us as we pray. Tradition tells us that the Mother of God appeared to St. Dominic, and asked him to propagate the devotion of the Holy Rosary as a powerful means of combatting error and vice. The decisive victory of the Christians at the battle of Lepanto in 1571 prompted Pius V to institute this Feast and to decree that the Blessed Virgin Mary be invoked as “Help of Christians.” ✧❁❁✧✿✿✧❁❁✧ October 7th ~ The Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary O God, Whose Only-begotten Son, by His Life, Death, and Resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life: grant, we beseech Thee, that, meditating on these mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise. Through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end. Amen. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ (continued)

St. Teresa of Avila, pray for us. NOVENA to ST. TERESA of AVILA October 6th - October 14th Written by St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori, this Novena Begins today at Christus Regnat ~ https://t.me/RexUniversi

2 of 2 Prayer of Consecration to One's Guardian Angel Therefore, I implore thee to assist me, especially in the adoration of God and the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar; in the contemplation of the word and the salvific works of God; in the imitation of Christ and the love of His Cross in a spirit of expiation; in the faithful fulfillment of my mission within the Church, serving humbly after the example of Mary, my heavenly Mother, thy Queen. To thee, my good guardian Angel, who continually beholds the face of our Father in Heaven, wast I entrusted by God from the very beginning of my life. I thank thee with all my heart for thy loving care. I commit myself to thee and promise thee my love and fidelity. I beg thee: protect me against my own weakness and against the attacks of the wicked spirits; enlighten my mind and my heart so that I may always know and accomplish the will of God; and lead me to union with God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. Amen.

PRAYER of CONSECRATION to ONE’S GUARDIAN ANGEL O Holy Angel of God, here, in the presence of the Triune God and in the love of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Redeemer, I, N. N., a poor sinner, desire to make a covenant with thee, His servant and my appointed Guardian, so that in union with thee, I might work with humility and fortitude for the glory of God and the coming of His Kingdom. (continued)

PRAYER to OUR LADY of the ROSARY O VIRGIN Mary, grant that the recitation of thy Rosary may be for me each day, in the midst of my manifold duties, a bond of unity in my actions, a tribute of filial piety, a sweet refreshment, an encouragement to walk joyfully along the path of duty. Grant, above all, O Virgin Mary, that the study of thy fifteen mysteries may form in my soul, little by little, a luminous atmosphere, pure, strengthening, and fragrant, which may penetrate my understanding, my will, my heart, my memory, my imagination, my whole being. So shall I acquire the habit of praying while I work, without the aid of formal prayers, by interior acts of admiration and of supplication, or by aspirations of love. I ask this of thee, O Queen of the Holy Rosary, through St. Dominic, thy son of predilection, the renowned preacher of thy mysteries, and the faithful imitator of thy virtues. Amen. 300 Days, once a day. Pius X, March 15, 1907 ~ The Raccolta (1910)

Prayer to Our Lady of the Rosary O VIRGIN Mary, grant that the recitation of thy Rosary may be for me each day, in the midst of my manifold duties, a bond of unity in my actions, a tribute of filial piety, a sweet refreshment, an encouragement to walk joyfully along the path of duty. Grant, above all, O Virgin Mary, that the study of thy fifteen mysteries may form in my soul, little by little, a luminous atmosphere, pure, strengthening, and fragrant, which may penetrate my understanding, my will, my heart, my memory, my imagination, my whole being. So shall I acquire the habit of praying while I work, without the aid of formal prayers, by interior acts of admiration and of supplication, or by aspirations of love. I ask this of thee, O Queen of the Holy Rosary, through St. Dominic, thy son of predilection, the renowned preacher of thy mysteries, and the faithful imitator of thy virtues. Amen. 300 Days, once a day. Pius X, March 15, 1907 ~ The Raccolta (1910)

St. Bruno was born in Cologne, Germany. With six of his friends, he retired to one of the desert hills of Dauphiny, and there formed the nucleus of the Order of the Carthusians. He died in 1101. ✧❁❁✧✿✿✧❁❁✧ October 6 ~ Feast of ST. BRUNO, Confessor MAY we be helped by the prayers of St. Bruno, Thy Confessor, O Lord, we beseech Thee, so that we, who have grievously offended Thy Majesty by our evil deeds, may, by his merits and prayers, obtain forgiveness of our sins. 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, October 6, St. Bruno, Confessor ~ St. Joseph Daily Missal, 1950 ✧❁❁✧✿✿✧❁❁✧

2 of 2 PETITIONS FOR GRACES 1. Always to do the will of God. 2. To be always in union with God. 3. To think only of God. 4. To love God alone. 5. To do every thing for God. 6. To seek only the glory of God. 7. To make myself a saint for God's sake alone. 8. To know my own nothingness. 9. To know more clearly the will of God. 10. [Insert what you specially desire.] O most holy Mary, offer to the eternal Father the most precious Blood of Jesus Christ for my soul, for the holy souls in Purgatory, for the needs of Holy Church, for the conversion of sinners, and for the whole world. Indulgences: 300 days each time. Plenary on one of the three last days of the month for those who have recited the above daily, to be gained by visiting some church for the proper intention. Applicable to the dead. ~ The Path to Heaven (1865) N.B. Although indulgences granted by the Roman Catholic Church have changed since this book was published, our sincere and fervent prayers always have merit.

2 of 2 PETITIONS FOR GRACES 1. Always to do the will of God. 2. To be always in union with God. 3. To think only of God. 4. To love God alone. 5. To do every thing for God. 6. To seek only the glory of God. 7. To make myself a saint for God's sake alone. 8. To know my own nothingness. 9. To know more clearly the will of God. 10. [Insert what you specially desire.] O most holy Mary, offer to the eternal Father the most precious Blood of Jesus Christ for my soul, for the holy souls in Purgatory, for the needs of Holy Church, for the conversion of sinners, and for the whole world. Indulgences: 300 days each time. Plenary on one of the three last days of the month for those who have recited the above daily, to be gained by visiting some church for the proper intention. Applicable to the dead. ~ The Path to Heaven (1865) N.B. Although indulgences granted by the Roman Catholic Church have changed since this book was

Gratia et Misericordia. Grace and Mercy. 1 of 2 PETITIONS FOR GRACES O Father, O Son, O Holy Ghost ! O most Holy Trinity ! O Jesus ! O Mary ! Ye blessed Angels, and all ye Saints of Paradise, obtain for me these graces, which I ask through the merits of the most precious Blood of Jesus Christ. (continued)

While yet a boy, his parents gave Placidus to the care of St. Benedict. Later he became a Benedictine monk and was sent by St. Benedict into Sicily, where he was martyred in 541. ✧❁❁✧✿✿✧❁❁✧ October 5 ~ Feast of ST. PLACIDUS and HIS COMPANINS Martyrs O GOD, by Whose permission we are celebrating the heavenly birthday of Thy holy Martyrs, Placidus and his Companions, grant that we may rejoice in their companionship in everlasting bliss. 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, October 5, St. Placidus and His Companions, Martyrs ~ St. Joseph Daily Missal, 1956 ✧❁❁✧✿✿✧❁❁✧

Virtue of the Month OCTOBER — RECOLLECTION PRAYER to obtain RECOLLECTEDNESS O MY Jesus! I have loved solitude but little, because I have loved Thee but little. I have gone about seeking pleasures and consolation from creatures who have made me lose Thee, the Infinite Good. Miserable I am, that for so many years I have kept my heart distracted, thinking only of the good things of earth, and forgetting Thee. Oh, accept Thou this heart of mine, since Thou hast bought it with Thy Blood; inflame it with Thy love, and take possession of it for Thine own. O Mary, Queen of heaven! thou canst obtain for me this grace; from thee I hope for it, ~ St. Alphonsus' Prayer Book (1888)

Virtue of the Month OCTOBER — RECOLLECTION PRAYER to obtain RECOLLECTEDNESS MY Jesus ! I have loved solitude but little, because I have loved Thee but little. I have gone about seeking pleasures and consolation from creatures who have made me lose Thee, the Infinite Good. Miserable I am, that for so many years I have kept my heart distracted, thinking only of the good things of earth, and forgetting Thee. Oh, accept Thou this heart of mine, since Thou hast bought it with Thy Blood; inflame it with Thy love, and take possession of it for Thine own. O Mary, Queen of heaven ! thou canst obtain for me this grace; from thee I hope for it. Amen. ~ St. Alphonsus' Prayer Book (1888)

Virtue of the Month OCTOBER — RECOLLECTION PRAYER to obtain RECOLLECTEDNESS MY Jesus ! I have loved solitude but little, because I have loved Thee but little. I have gone about seeking pleasures and consolation from creatures who have made me lose Thee, the Infinite Good. Miserable I am, that for so many years I have kept my heart distracted, thinking only of the good things of earth, and forgetting Thee. Oh, accept Thou this heart of mine, since Thou hast bought it with Thy Blood; inflame it with Thy love, and take possession of it for Thine own. O Mary, Queen of heaven ! thou canst obtain for me this grace ; from thee I hope for it. Amen. ~ St. Alphonsus' Prayer Book (1888)

ACT of LOVE Spiritual Communion I believe Thou art present in the Blessed Sacrament, O Jesus. I love Thee and desire Thee. Come into my heart. I embrace Thee, O never leave me. I beseech Thee, O Lord Jesus, may the burning and most sweet power of Thy love absorb my mind, that I may die through love of Thy love, who wast graciously pleased to die through love of my love. Amen. ~ St. Francis of Assisi

Known as the Seraphic Saint, St. Francis was born at Assisi, Italy, in 1182. St. Francis in his youth loved pleasure and fine clothes. He renounced his wealth and became the most extraordinary Saint of the Middle Ages. He founded the Order of the Friars Minor, the Second Order of the Poor Clares, and the Tertiaries or Third Order of St. Francis, all dedicated to the practice of poverty, charity, meekness and humility. Our Lord favored him with the Stigmata. He died in 1226. ✧❁❁✧✿✧❁❁✧ October 4th ~ Feast of ST. FRANCIS of ASSISI, Confessor O GOD, Who, through the merits of Blessed Francis, dost increase Thy Church by enriching her with new offspring: grant us, that, in imitating him, we may despise earthly goods and always rejoice in partaking of Thy heavenly gifts. 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, October 4th, St. Francis of Assisi ~ St. Joseph Daily Missal, 1950 ✧❁❁✧✿✧❁❁✧

2 of 2 ✧❁❁✧✿✿✧❁❁✧ Matt 22, 1-14. At that time, Jesus spoke to the chief priests and the Pharisees in parables, saying, “The kingdom of heaven is like a king who made a marriage feast for his son. And he sent his servants to call in those invited to the marriage feast, but they would not come. Again he sent out other servants, saying, ‘Tell those who are invited, behold, I have prepared my dinner; my oxen and fatlings are killed, and everything is ready; come to the marriage feast.’ But they made light of it, and went off, one to his farm, and another to his business; and the rest laid hold of his servants, treated them shamefully, and killed them. But when the king heard of it, he was angry; and he sent his armies, destroyed those murderers, and burnt their city. Then he said to his servants, ‘The marriage feast indeed is ready, but those who were invited were not worthy; go therefore to the crossroads, and invite to the marriage feast whomever you shall find.’ And his servants went out into the roads, and gathered all whom they found, both good and bad; and the marriage feast was filled with guests. Now the king went in to see the guests, and he saw there a man who had not on a wedding garment. And he said to him, ‘Friend, how didst thou come in here without a wedding garment?’ But he was speechless. Then the king said to the attendants, ‘Bind his hands and feet and cast him forth into the darkness outside, where there will be the weeping and the gnashing of teeth.’ For many are called, but few are chosen.” S. Praise be to Thee, O Christ. Gospel, Ninteenth Sunday after Pentecost ~ St. Joseph Daily Missal, (1950) ✧❁❁✧✿✿✧❁❁✧