Tiny but powerful Treasures of of the Church

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A few months ago some friends and I were talking about the ‘olden days’ in Catholic grade school and one of the men recalled how the nuns used to have us print what he called ‘holy sayings’ at the top of our papers.

We each remembered a favorite or two and how as the years go by they still come to mind, here and there, especially during times of suffering and seemingly endless stressful situations.

“Mother of Mercy, pray for us” was a favorite of our fourth grade nun.

My favorites were to the Sacred Heart of Jesus who I deeply loved, along with our Blessed Mother and Saint Joseph…also Michael the Archangel.

The problem is with the passing of time I’ve forgotten some of them.

Does anyone else recall praying these little gems? And would you care to share any of your favorites?

Or…maybe I’m the only really senior, senior citizen here?

Maria
 
JMJ​
I never printed a “holy saying” at the top of a paper, but we often began classes with a prayer. If we were to have a test in that subject, it would invariably end with the invocation
V. Mary, Queen of Wisdom
R. Pray for us
It was in high school that I was introduced to printing the initials “JMJ”, for Jesus, Mary and Joseph, at the tops of papers and especially tests. To this day, many of the programs I write begin with a comment, /* JMJ */

(Oh, look at the top of this post! :rolleyes: )
tee
 
My letters to friends all carry the header Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam. I remember many such devotional phrases.
 
1 Maria:
A few months ago some friends and I were talking about the ‘olden days’ in Catholic grade school and one of the men recalled how the nuns used to have us print what he called ‘holy sayings’ at the top of our papers.

We each remembered a favorite or two and how as the years go by they still come to mind, here and there, especially during times of suffering and seemingly endless stressful situations.

“Mother of Mercy, pray for us” was a favorite of our fourth grade nun.

My favorites were to the Sacred Heart of Jesus who I deeply loved, along with our Blessed Mother and Saint Joseph…also Michael the Archangel.

The problem is with the passing of time I’ve forgotten some of them.

Does anyone else recall praying these little gems? And would you care to share any of your favorites?

Or…maybe I’m the only really senior, senior citizen here?

Maria
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I am sorry to say I do not. I did not attend Catholic elementary school.

I just wanted to commend you for sharing such a wonderful and sweet memory. We too often read and hear the negative memories of those who attended Catholic school. Bless you for sharing a positive.
 
JMJD, Jesus, Mary, Joseph and Dominic (our nuns were Dominicans).
 
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JMJD, Jesus, Mary, Joseph and Dominic (our nuns were Dominicans).
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That’s cool…go, nuns, go!!

My school had Sisters of Nazareth and JMJ was always suggested but not forced.

Maria
 
tee_eff_em said:

JMJ​

I never printed a “holy saying” at the top of a paper, but we often began classes with a prayer. If we were to have a test in that subject, it would invariably end with the invocationV. Mary, Queen of Wisdom

R. Pray for us
It was in high school that I was introduced to printing the initials “JMJ”, for Jesus, Mary and Joseph, at the tops of papers and especially tests. To this day, many of the programs I write begin with a comment, /* JMJ */

(Oh, look at the top of this post! :rolleyes: )
tee
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I remember the JMJ from my elementary school days. However I only attended 1st and 2nd grade before we moved and I had to go to public school. By the time I got to Catholic high school, this was never even mentioned. Perhaps it fell out of favor by the early 80’s, or perhaps the Xaverian Brothers never stressed it. Thus, it’s not a tradition I’ve maintained.

By the way, has anyone noticed that on Archbishop Sheen’s series “Life Is Worth Living”, he always put the “JMJ” at the top of his chalkboard before beginning to write?
 
those prayers or holy sayings have also been called ‘ejaculations’ an old fashioned name which often means something else nowdays (!!) but there are many of them in the raccolta, which also lists the indulgences attached to each one. you are not the only oldie in here, sweetie…they are certainly treasures, and i memorized many of them and found many more when i finally found a copy of the raccolta to purchase. of course, the indulgence concept has been changed a little now, but these prayers still pack a wallop, no matter how you ‘count’ the blessings.
 
SAG = Saint Anthony Guide

During a pilgrimage to Fatima, Portugal in 1980, Father Robert J. Fox described how we could write this on the outside of an envelope when we sent a letter, as a small prayer that the letter safely reach its destination. 🙂

~~ the phoenix
 
havemercy said:
As much as I love St. Anthony, that ancronym is deplorable.
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Well, all’s I can say is, it’s waaaay better than the initials of my real name! (Which you may wonder about, much as I wonder, what were my parents thinking?!?) 😛

Do you have a favorite holy acronym, havemercy? 🙂

~~ the phoenix
 
I’m often in the habit of putting AMDG in the bottem left corner of my papers.

Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam - For the Greater Glory of God, St. Ignatius Loyola

AMDG​
 
I remember JMJ for Jesus, Mary, Joseph. One teacher wanted us to put AJPM. I have no idea what it stood for. Anyone? We referred to it as “adjapum”.
 
I think many a schoolchild has been taught to put JMJ at the top of their papers.

In our high school (run by an order of Benedictine nuns) we used IOGD instead. It stands for 'In Omnibus Glorificetur Deus" (“In all things may God be glorified”), their motto.

I like St Faustina’s aspiration (“Jesus, I trust in You”) or a couple to the Sacred Heart, and of course the one that’s in my signature at the moment 😃

As an educated guess I’d say AJPM stands for “ad Jesu per Mariam” - “to Jesus through Mary” :yup:
 
the_phoenix said:
Well, all’s I can say is, it’s waaaay better than the initials of my real name! (Which you may wonder about, much as I wonder, what were my parents thinking?!?) 😛

Do you have a favorite holy acronym, havemercy? 🙂

~~ the phoenix
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I’m not sure. I’ve only ever known JMJ, and from Fulton Sheen alone. 😦

I really like AJPM though.
 
  • Domine Iesu Christe, Filius Dei, miserere me peccatorem! (Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner!) Variations: “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, have mercy on me, a sinner!”; “God, have mercy on me, a sinner!”; “O God, be merciful to me a sinner!”. This prayer is known as the “Jesus Prayer.” It is the cry of the publican of Luke 18:13.
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  • Sit nomen Dómini benedíctum! (Blessed be the Name of the Lord!) This prayer is a reparation for blasphemy. If one hears someone take the Name of the Lord in vain, it is good to say this prayer. The response to this prayer is “ex hoc nunc, et usque in sæculum!” (“from this time forth for evermore!”) or “per ómnia saecula saeculórum” (“unto ages of ages”).
  • We adore Thee, O Christ, and we bless Thee; because by Thy holy Cross Thou hast redeemed the world. (Roman Breviary)
  • May the Holy Trinity be blessed. (Roman Missal)
  • Christ conquers! Christ reigns! Christ commands!
  • O Heart of Jesus, burning with love for us, inflame our hearts with love for Thee.
  • O Heart of Jesus, I place my trust in Thee.
  • O Heart of Jesus, all for Thee.
  • Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us.
  • My God and my all.
  • O God, have mercy on me, a sinner. (Luke 18:13)
  • Grant that I may praise thee, O sacred Virgin; give me strength against thine enemies. (Roman Breviary)
  • Teach me to do Thy will, because Thou art my God. (Psalm 142:10)
  • O Lord, increase our faith. (Luke 17:5)
  • O Lord, may we be of one mind in truth and of one heart in charity.
  • O Lord, save us, we are perishing. (Matthew 8:25)
  • My Lord and my God. (John 20:28)
  • Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. (Roman Missal)
  • Jesus, Mary, and Joseph.
  • Jesus, Mary, Joseph, I give you my heart and my soul. Jesus, Mary, Joseph, assist me in my last agony. Jesus, Mary, Joseph, may I sleep and rest in peace with you. (Roman Ritual)
 
  • Jesus, Mary, Joseph, I give you my heart and my soul. Jesus, Mary, Joseph, assist me in my last agony. Jesus, Mary, Joseph, may I sleep and rest in peace with you. (Roman Ritual)
  • May the Most Blessed Sacrament be praised and adored forever.
  • Stay with us, O Lord. (Luke 24:29)
  • Mother of Sorrows, pray for us.
  • My Mother, my Hope.
  • Send, O Lord, laborers into Thy harvest. (see Matthew 9:38)
  • May the Virgin Mary together with her loving Child bless us. (Roman Breviary)
  • Hail, O Cross, our only hope. (Roman Breviary)
  • All you holy men and women of God, intercede for us. (Roman Ritual)
  • Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. (Roman Ritual)
  • Father, into Thy hands I commend my spirit. (Luke. 23:46; Psalm 30:6)
  • Merciful Lord Jesus, grant them everlasting rest. (Roman Missal)
  • Queen conceived without original sin, pray for us. (Roman Ritual)
  • Holy Mother of God, Mary ever Virgin, intercede for us. (Roman Breviary)
  • Holy Mary, pray for us. (Roman Ritual)
  • Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. (Matthew 16:16)
  • Blessed be God!
  • All for thee, Most Sacred Heart of Jesus!
  • Jesus, meek and humble of heart, make my heart like unto thine! (Roman Ritual)
  • My Jesus, mercy!
  • Thanks be to God! (Deo gratias!)
  • O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee!
  • Hail Mary! (Ave Maria!)
  • Sacred Heart of Jesus, I trust in Thee!
  • Sacred Heart of Jesus, Thy kingdom come!
  • Sweet Heart of Jesus, be my love!
  • Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us!
  • From all sin deliver me, O Lord!
  • As the Lord wills!
  • Thy will be done! (Fiat voluntas tua!)
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