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Why Did Judas betray Jesus?

Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus. We all know him more as "Judas the betrayer" rather than "Judas the Apostle". However, the...

Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus. We all know him more as "Judas the betrayer" rather than "Judas the Apostle". However, the point that we should always reflect upon is - Judas, who was also with Jesus, just like Peter and all the other disciples, what made him betray Jesus? If Jesus had breathed the same Holy Spirit into him, just like he did to the other disciples, why did he give up Jesus to the Jews and the Romans to be persecuted and crucified? Surely, these questions must have bothered you some time or other. However...

Various Prayers

The Divine Mercy Chaplet

Sign of the Cross In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Optional Opening Prayers St. Faustina’s...

Sign of the Cross In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Optional Opening Prayers St. Faustina’s Prayer for Sinners O Jesus, eternal Truth, our Life, I call upon You and I beg Your mercy for poor sinners. O sweetest Heart of my Lord, full of pity and unfathomable mercy, I plead with You for poor sinners. O Most Sacred Heart, Fount of Mercy from which gush forth rays of inconceivable graces upon the entire human race, I beg of You light for poor sinners. O Jesus, be mindful of Your own...

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Exorcism Prayer- To be said by Priests only

In the Name of Jesus Christ, our God and Lord, strengthened by the intercession of the Immaculate Virgin Mary, Mother of God, of Blessed Michael...

In the Name of Jesus Christ, our God and Lord, strengthened by the intercession of the Immaculate Virgin Mary, Mother of God, of Blessed Michael the Archangel, of the Blessed Apostles Peter and Paul and all the Saints. and powerful in the holy authority of our ministry, we confidently undertake to repulse the attacks and deceits of the devil. God arises; His enemies are scattered and those who hate Him flee before Him. As smoke is driven away, so are they driven; as wax melts before the fire, so the wicked perish at the presence of God. V. Behold the...

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Prayer to Archangel Michael

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Most glorious Prince of the Heavenly Armies, Saint Michael...

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Most glorious Prince of the Heavenly Armies, Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in "our battle against principalities and powers, against the rulers of this world of darkness, against the spirits of wickedness in the high places" [Eph., 6:12]. Come to the assistance of men whom God has created to His likeness and whom He has redeemed at a great price from the tyranny of the devil. The Holy Church venerates you as her guardian and protector; to you, the Lord has entrusted the...

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Prayer for deliverance from evil spirit

My Lord, you are all-powerful, you are God, you are Father. We beg you through the intercession and help of the archangels Michael, Raphael, and...

My Lord, you are all-powerful, you are God, you are Father. We beg you through the intercession and help of the archangels Michael, Raphael, and Gabriel for the deliverance of our brothers and sisters who are enslaved by the evil one. All saints of heaven, come to our aid. From anxiety, sadness, and obsessions, we beg you, free us, O Lord. From hatred, fornication, envy, we beg you, free us, O Lord. From thoughts of jealousy, rage, and death, we beg you, free us, O Lord. From every thought of suicide and abortion, we beg you, free us, O Lord. From every form...

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Prayer for healing

Lord Jesus, you came to heal our wounded and troubled hearts. I beg you to heal the torments, that cause anxiety in my heart; I...

Lord Jesus, you came to heal our wounded and troubled hearts. I beg you to heal the torments, that cause anxiety in my heart; I beg you, in a particular way, to heal all which are the cause of sin. I beg you to come into my life and heal me of the psychological harms, that struck me in my early years, and from the injuries that they caused throughout my life. Lord Jesus, you know my burdens. I lay them all on your Good Shepherd's Heart. I beseech you & -by the merits of the great, open wounds...

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Prayer for our home.

Visit we beseech thee, O Lord, this dwelling, and drive far from it all snares of the enemy; let thy holy angels dwell herein, to...

Visit we beseech thee, O Lord, this dwelling, and drive far from it all snares of the enemy; let thy holy angels dwell herein, to preserve us in peace; and let thy blessing be upon us forever. through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Prayer before Activity

Direct, we beseech you, O Lord, all our actions by your holy inspirations and further them by your gracious help, so that every prayer and...

Direct, we beseech you, O Lord, all our actions by your holy inspirations and further them by your gracious help, so that every prayer and work of ours may always begin from you, and through you be likewise ended. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Prayer before study or instruction

Incomprehensible Creator, the true fountain of light and only author of all knowledge; deign, we beseech thee, to enlighten our understanding, and to remove from...

Incomprehensible Creator, the true fountain of light and only author of all knowledge; deign, we beseech thee, to enlighten our understanding, and to remove from us all darkness of sin and ignorance. Thou who makest eloquent the tongues of those who lack utterance, direct our tongues and our on our lips the grace of thy blessing. Give us a diligent and obedient spirit, quickness of apprehension, capacity of retaining, and the powerful assistance of thy holy grace; that what we hear or lean we may apply to thy honor and the eternal salvation of our own souls. Amen

Various Prayers

Unanswered Prayers

I asked for riches, that I might be happy; I was given poverty that I might be wise. I asked for health that I...

I asked for riches, that I might be happy; I was given poverty that I might be wise. I asked for health that I might do greater things; I was given infirmity that I might do better things. I asked God for strength, that I might achieve; I was made weak, that I might learn humbly to obey. I asked for power, that I might have the praise of men; I was given weakness, that I might feel the need of God. I asked for all things that I might enjoy life; I was given life,...

Why Did Judas betray Jesus?

The Divine Mercy Chaplet

Exorcism Prayer- To be said by Priests only

Prayer to Archangel Michael

Prayer for deliverance from evil spirit

Prayer for healing

Prayer for our home.

Prayer before Activity

Prayer before study or instruction

Unanswered Prayers

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