The Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

The Lord's Prayer

Our Father, who are in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen

Hail Mary

Hail Mary, full of grace! The Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen

Glory be to the Father

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be, world without end. Amen

The Apostles' Creed

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and Earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell, the third day he arose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, sits at the right had of God, the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the HOly Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen

Hail, Holy Queen

Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope! To you do we cry, poor banished children of Eve; to you do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then O most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy toward us, and after this our exile, show unto us the Blessed Fruit of your womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary, pray for us worthy of the promises of Christ.

Maronite Prayer Before Meals

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and for ever, Amen

O Lord God, may your plenty, blessing, + and prosperity come down upon this meal prepared by your worshipers, and bestow upon those who partake of it the abundance of your favors. Amen

Maronite Prayer After Meals

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen

May food abound and never fail; may it remain plentiful through the prayers of out Lord's Mother in flesh, and hte prayers of the prayers of the just and righteous who pleased the Lord with their deeds. O Lord, you are a good God and we praise and thank you, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen

Prayer through St. Francis

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me show love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy.

Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

Prayer for All Human Life

Heavenly Father, your cosmic gaze focuses on dust and you fashioned in your image and likeness every man and woman; give us we beg you, a keen eye to recognize that image so that respect for all human life becomes our way of life. Grant this through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen

Prayer for Vocations

Lord of the harvest, your Word finds a home in our hearts, call us into community and invites us to generous service of the human family. Bless with courage and spirit your priestly people, called to full participation in the one Body of Christ.

May many choose to respond in public service to your call offered in Jesus' name. Amen

(Cardinal Joseph Bernadin)