Prayers for our Elderly

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Glory be to the Father
and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit
As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be word without end
AMEN
 
**What energy was thine, Apollonia! Thy persecutors threaten thee with fire; but far from fearing it, thou art impatient for it, as though it were a throne, and thou ambitious to be queen. Thy dread of sin took away the fear of death, nor didst thou wait for man to be thy executioner. This thy courage surprises our cowardice; and yet, the burning pile,–into which thou didst throw thyself when asked to apostatise, and which was a momentary pain leading thy soul to eternal bliss,–was nothing when we compare it with that everlasting fire, to which the sinner condemns himself, almost every day of his life. He heeds not the flames of hell, and deems it no madness to purchase them at the price of some vile passing pleasure. And with all this, worldlings can be scandalised at the Saints, and call them exaggerated, extravagant, imprudent,–because they believed that there is but one thing necessary!

Awaken in our hearts, Apollonia, the fear of sin, which gnaws for eternity the souls of them who die with its guilt upon them. If the fire, which had a charm for thee, seems to us the most frightful of tortures, let us turn our fear of suffering and death into a preservative against sin, which plunges men into that abyss, whence the smoke of their torments shall ascend forever and ever (Apoc. xiv. 11), as St. John tells us in his Revelations. Have pity on us, most brave and prudent Martyr. Pray for sinners. Open their eyes to see the evils that threaten them. Get us the fear of God, that so we may merit his mercies, and begin in good earnest to love Him.

Amen.**
 
Lord Jesus Christ, you heard the prayers of your two disciples at Emmaus and stayed with them at eventide. Stay, we pray you, with all your people in the evening of their life. Make yourself known to them, and let your light shine upon their path; and whenever they pass through the valley of the shadow of death, be with them to the end. This we ask through Christ our Lord. Amen.

St. Anthony and St. Jeanne, pray for our beloved elderly!
 
Dear St. Jeanne Jugan, who said: "Love God very much, so that you can look after the aged well, for it is Jesus whom you care for in them.” Intercede for our elderly to preserve the dignity of their lives, and ask Jesus to grant those who care for the aged greater love for Him through serving them. Amen
 
Remember O most gracious Virgin Mary,
Never was it known that anyone
Who fled to thy protection,
Implored thy help,
Or sought thy intercession
Was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence,
I fly to thee, O Virgin of virgins,
To thee I come, before thee I kneel,
Sinful and sorrowful.
O, mother of the Word Incarnate,
Despise not my petitions,
But in they mercy, hear and answer me.
Amen.
 
Lord Jesus Christ, you heard the prayers of your two disciples at Emmaus and stayed with them at eventide. Stay, we pray you, with all your people in the evening of their life. Make yourself known to them, and let your light shine upon their path; and whenever they pass through the valley of the shadow of death, be with them to the end. This we ask through Christ our Lord. Amen.

St. Anthony and St. Jeanne, pray for our beloved elderly!
 
***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.

:crossrc:***
 
Come, O Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of Your love. v. Send forth Your Spirit, O Lord, and they shall be created. R. And You shall renew the face of the earth.

Let us pray.

God our Father, pour out the gifts of Your Holy Spirit on the world. You sent the Spirit on Your Church to begin the teaching of the gospel: now let the Spirit continue to work in the world through the hearts of all who believe. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
 
Remember,
O most gracious Virgin Mary,
that never was it known that any one who fled to thy protection,
implored thy help or sought thy intercession,
was left unaided.
Inspired with this confidence,
I fly unto thee,
O Virgin of virgins my Mother;
to thee do I come,
before thee I stand,
sinful and sorrowful;
O Mother of thy Word Incarnate,
despise not my petitions,
but in thy clemency hear and answer me.
Amen

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.

Our Father,
who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come;
thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day 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 Star of the Sea
Hail, thou Star of ocean,
Portal of the sky !
Ever Virgin Mother
Of the Lord most high !

Oh ! by Gabriel’s Ave,
Uttered long ago,
Eva’s name reversing,
Stablish peace below.

Break the captive’s fetters ;
Light on blindness pour ;
All our ills expelling,
Every bliss implore.

Show thyself a Mother ;
Offer Him our sighs,
Who for us Incarnate
Did not thee despise.

Virgin of all virgins !
To thy shelter take us :
Gentlest of the gentle !
Chaste and gentle make us.

Still, as on we journey,
Help our weak endeavor ;
Till with thee and Jesus
We rejoice forever.

Through the highest heaven,
To the Almighty Three,
Father, Son, and Spirit,
One same glory be. Amen.](YouTube)

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Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.
 
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Litany of St. Jeanne Jugan,
Foundress of the Little Sisters of the Poor

Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy, Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God, the Father in Heaven,
have mercy on us.
God, the Son, Redeemer of the world,
have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit,
have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God,
have mercy on us.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, * pray for us.
Saint Joseph, *
St. John Eudes, *
St. John of God, *
St. Jeanne Jugan, *
Sister Mary of the Cross, *
Foundress and first mother of the Little Sisters, *
Selfless servant at Saint-Servan, *
Faithful daughter of the Church, *
Holy woman of humble heart, *
Pillar of spiritual strength and courage, *
Patient soul awaiting God’s call, *
Talented organizer for God’s work, *
One united with the poor,*
Special attendant to the sick, *
Comforter to the lonely, *
Consoler to the suffering, *
Companion to the dying, *
Apostle of the aged and abandoned, *
Advocate for the needy and neglected, *
Friend to the forgotten and forsaken, *
Rescuer of the distressed and destitute, *
Helper of the homeless and widowed, *
Instrument of healing and mercy, *
Agent of change and transformation, *
Virgin consecrated to the Lord’s service, *
Beloved beggar of God’s Providence, *
Model of divine abandonment, *
Quiet victim of injustice, *
Beacon of the Beatitudes, *
Living light of God’s love, *
Disciple of living faith, *
Herald of undying hope, *
Vessel of burning charity, *
Great lover of the treasure of poverty, *
Protector of the precious jewel of chastity, *
Silent witness to evangelical obedience, *
Visible sign of gracious hospitality, *
Paradigm of care and concern, *
Grateful recipient of untold graces,*
Guide to those in formation, *
Woman of prophetic intuition, *
Inspiration to volunteers, *
Promoter of the culture of life, *
Patron for our troubled times. *

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world.
Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
Have mercy on us.

Pray for us, St. Jeanne Jugan
That we may be worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray.

God our Father, You have promised Your Kingdom to those who are willing to serve
the poor and those in need. Help us to follow the way of St. Jeanne Jugan with
confidence so that by her prayers we may come to know your eternal glory. Through
Christ our Lord.

Amen.
 
Merciful God,look kindly upon our elderly and grant them love and peace. Amen.
 
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.
 
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary,
Never was it known that anyone
Who fled to thy protection,
Implored thy help,
Or sought thy intercession,
Was left unaided.
Inspired with this confidence,
I fly to thee, O virgin of virgins,
My mother, to thee I come,
Before thee I kneel, sinful and sorrowful.
O Mother of the Word Incarnate,
Despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy
Hear and answer me.
Amen.
 
Hail Mary, full of Grace, the Lord is with Thee

Blessed are Thou amongst 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.
 
Dear Lord ,please remember our elderly. Help those who are weak , comfort those who are lonely , show Your compassion for all those who suffer and keep them in your Love and Joy. Amen.
 
O Loving St. Anthony, you were a special witness of God’s power and love in your day. Hear us now as we seek your powerful intercession in our time. We lift up our prayers for all families. Help them to grow in their faith; may they persevere in unity, love, and peace. Bless our children, protect our young people, and be a companion to those in their senior years. Help them when they are tested by sickness, suffering, loneliness, or whenever they experience loss in their lives. Help all of us in our daily struggles, giving us hope and peace. Pray for us, St. Anthony, so that we may continue to grow in God’s love. Intercede for us through Christ our Lord! Amen.

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Hail Mary ,full of Grace
The Lord is with Thee.
Blessed are Thou amongst 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
 
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