<h2><strong>With the intercession of Our Lady of Walsingham  ... we pray ...</strong></h2><p>Many of us in these days are pondering the enormity of the disaster that has unfolded before our eyes across Turkey and Syria due to the recent Earthquakes. This is on top of the catastrophic war throughout Ukraine, and in other parts of the world. The reports of war, terrorism, violence, disasters, killings are daily brought into our homes. Overwhelming are the number of murders of young people on our streets, the colossal tragedy of abortion worldwide, drug and gang warfare rages everywhere. The litany of killing is unprecedented. Sadly the culture of death is evident everywhere.</p><p class="hoz_important">Click on JOIN to join us in prayer</p><p>Feelings of helplessness, and of being overwhelmed, perhaps prevent us from seeing </p><p>beyond, to the frontiers of Eternity and the great mercy of Purgatory.</p><p>Men, women and children going about their daily lives - and  then suddenly with no warning, they face the living God and their particular judgement.</p><p><br /></p><p>How prepared are most people, in today&#039;s world, to face such sudden death? More importantly, how many Catholics are even prepared, with all the  graces and helps of our Catholic Faith? How often do we go to Confession and receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation?  How often do we ponder the 4 Last Things - Death, Judgement, Heaven and Hell?</p><p><br /></p><p>With so many people dying in tragic, unprovided, unprepared, violent, and often lonely circumstances, <strong>it should encourage us to pray</strong> all the more earnestly for the sick, the suffering, the dying and for the release of the Holy Souls in Purgatory.</p><h2>Every day for 9 days:</h2><p>Each day we pray for a different set of people around the world.</p><ul><li>Day 1.    We pray for the sick, suffering and wounded, in all the war torn areas of the world and for all those affected by natural disasters.</li><li>Day 2.    We pray for all the victims of the earthquake in Syria and Turkey. We pray for the wounded, the sick, the fearful, the dying and pray for all who have died.</li><li>Day 3.    We pray for the peoples of Ukraine, Syria and all other war torn areas of the World. Syria is about to enter into year 13 of constant war, and Ukraine into year 2 of constant war.</li></ul><p> Along side praying for the dying and for the Holy Souls, we pray for those living in desperate situations, for the grieving, the anxious, the depressed, the homeless and for those who have lost all hope of ever living a normal life again.</p><ul><li>Day 4.    We pray for the victims of knife crime, of gang warfare, drug cartel &amp; mafia feuds, and terrorist attacks.  We pray for families torn apart by such crimes. We pray for the wounded, the dying and the departed. </li><li>Day 5.    We pray for the the millions of unborn babies killed through the horror of abortion. May they rest in peace. We pray for mothers and fathers, who live daily the wounds of abortion trauma, and for all families, communities and nations wounded by abortion. O Lord have MERCY and heal our world of abortion&#039;s pain.</li><li>Day 6.    We pray for all the sick and suffering in hospitals throughout the world, and especially for those who are in death&#039;s agony.  Agonising Heart of Jesus, have mercy on the dying.</li><li>Day 7.    We pray for the release of the most forgotten souls in Purgatory.  Rest in peace dear ones …</li><li>Day 8.    We pray for the release of the Holy Souls in Purgatory belonging to our own families.  Rest in peace dear ones …</li><li>Day 9.    We pray for the release of all the Holy Souls in Purgatory from the beginning of time until the present hour. Rest in peace dear ones …</li></ul>

 Pray for the Dying & for the release of the Holy Souls  

For the Dying
O Jesus, lover of souls, I pray and beseech Thee, by the agony of Thy Most Sacred Heart and by the Sorrows of Thy Holy Mother, cleanse in Thy Blood, the sinners of the whole world who are now in death's agony, who are to die this day/night. Amen

Sacred Heart of Jesus, once in death's agony, have pity on the dying. Amen.

For the Release of the Holy Souls in Purgatory 
- St. Gertrude the Great (1263-1334)

“Eternal Father, I offer Thee the most precious blood of Thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the Masses said throughout the world today, for all the holy souls in purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal church, those in my own home and within my family.” Amen.

Eternal Rest, grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Prayer on Passing a Cemetery

May the Mercy of God embrace you.
You were once as we are now, and we will be, one day, like you. 
You pray with us and we pray for you. 
May Our Blessed Lady intercede for us all. 
And may JESUS who suffered His Passion for you, grant you everlasting rest.


Prayers for the Souls in Purgatory

	O gentle Heart of Jesus, ever present in the Blessed Sacrament, ever consumed with burning love for the poor captive souls in Purgatory, have mercy on them. Be not severe in your judgments, but let some drops of Your Precious Blood fall upon the devouring flames. And, Merciful Saviour, send your angels to conduct them to a place of refreshment, light and peace. Amen.

	Lord Jesus, have mercy on the souls detained in Purgatory.  It was for their salvation that you took on our human nature and suffered a most painful death. Have mercy on their burning desire to see you, have mercy on their tears of repentance. Through the merits of your passion, remit the sentence they incurred by their sins. Amen.
	Dear loving Jesus may your blood descend on those dear souls!  May it shorten their time of atonement and may they soon be called to eternal happiness in your presence! Amen.

	O Sorrowful Virgin Mary, do present to the Heavenly Father, together with the sorrowful passion of Your Son, Your own sighs and tears and all the sorrows You did suffer in communion with Him, in order that refreshment may be granted to the souls now suffering in the fiery torments of purgatory, so that, being delivered from that painful prison, they may be clothed with glory in Heaven, there to sing the mercies of God for ever and ever. Amen.

	My Jesus, by the sorrows thou didst suffer in thy agony in the Garden, in thy scourging and crowning with thorns, on the way to Calvary, in thy crucifixion and death, have mercy on the souls in Purgatory, and especially on those that are most forsaken; do thou deliver them from the terrible torments they endure; call them and admit them to thy most sweet embrace in paradise. Amen.


<h2>A Solemn Call to Prayer </h2><p>As we approach the feast of St. Michael, <strong>the Norbertines of St. Michael&#039;s Abbey are calling on all Catholics around the world to unite under the banner of St. Michael and join them in a novena against the forces of darkness in our world</strong>. Let us call on the powerful intercession of St. Michael on his feast day to protect our families, our society, and the Church against Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl the world seeking the ruin of souls.</p><h2>Why join?</h2><p>St. Michael, the great defender of the faithful, stands as a beacon of hope and a symbol of divine protection. By invoking his name, we call upon his strength to combat the darkness that threatens to overshadow the light of Christ. <strong>Now, more than ever, we must join together in prayer, asking for his powerful intercession to guard us against all forms of spiritual attack and to lead us toward the path of righteousness.</strong></p><p>We invite you to participate in this novena, to lift your voices in prayer alongside the Norbertines of St. Michael&#039;s Abbey, and to stand together in faith and solidarity. May the prayers of this novena ascend like incense before the throne of God, and may St. Michael, with his sword of truth, defend us against the snares of the enemy.</p><p>Together, let us be vigilant, steadfast, and unwavering in our faith, trusting in the mighty intercession of St. Michael to be our shield and defender. Through his protection and the grace of God, may we find the strength to overcome all darkness and remain faithful to the light of Christ.</p>

A Novena to St. Michael the Archangel 

Great Saint Michael, Prince of the Heavenly Host,
your name is a question filled with awe:
"Who is like God?"
Your vocation is to reveal His power and His wisdom,
and so your name teaches us that nothing can compare with His might and goodness.

What is there that we cannot hope to receive from God's hand
through your intercession and care?
We entrust to you the intentions we bring in this novena:
for Holy Church in Her trials;
for our homelands so much in need of healing and grace;
for our families who are shielded by the angels who guard us on our way to heaven;
for the sick; for sinners; for the dying;
for our dear, departed loved ones;
and for protection from all the forces of evil who oppose these intentions.

We expect great things and abundant blessings as we invoke you.
Christ the Lord is your King and ours;
we are safe under your shield and with your fiery sword of burning love for Him.
We thank you in advance for the gifts to be obtained in this novena
and promise in our gratitude to make your name and devotion known as much as we are able.

Blessed be God, glorious in His fair hosts of angels led by you,
Michael, the leader of the bodiless powers of heaven!

Amen.


<h2>What is the purpose of this community of prayer?</h2><p>The purpose is to find peace of mind and heart by putting our trust in God through prayer, meditation, and abandoning ourselves to the Lord. We will encourage you throughout this Novena and lift each one of you in prayer. </p><h2>&#34;What if....?&#34;</h2><p>Many of us suffer from worry, anxiety, and fear. These negative feelings can easily overwhelm us, up to the point where we begin struggling with our faith. </p><p>Indeed, there are so many reasons to develop fear and worry today. Wars, violence, crime, natural disasters, unemployment, illness, future uncertainty... The list goes on. </p><p>We keep asking ourselves &#34;What if?&#34; while imagining the worst outcomes; living under the weight of this uncertainty eventually takes its toll on both our physical and mental health. </p><p>While there is no way to know what future will hold, <strong>we do have a powerful weapon against fear: trusting in God who loves us</strong>. Jesus came to save us, to set us free from all of our enemies. Putting our trust in God, we can gradually overcome all negative thoughts we&#039;re constantly fighting. No, it&#039;s not a miraculous cure, but <strong>God can work wonders in hearts that believe in His power.</strong> </p><h2>Every day, for the duration of the Novena, you&#039;ll receive:</h2><ul><li>A Bible verse to fight fear and anxiety.</li><li>A prayer.</li><li>A short meditation. </li></ul><p class="hoz_important">if you are suffering from depression and/or anxiety, and/or having suicidal thoughts, please seek professional help. Prayer does help and accomplishes miracles, but no one in their right mind would tell a cancer patient to &#34;just pray their cancer away.&#34; The same applies to mental illnesses. Emergency international resources can be found <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines">here</a> and <a href="https://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/">here</a>.  </p><h2>Click Join to receive the prayers</h2><p><a href="https://hozana.org/en/intentions">Click here to leave your prayer intention.</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Photo </strong>by Gorjan Ivanovski on Unsplash. </p>

Novena for Peace of Mind

Kneeling at your feet, sweet Mother of God and Queen of Peace, I, your loving child, confidently turn to you in my need, seeking your intercession for peace of mind and comfort to my troubled heart. (Mention your petition here.)
O listen to me, dear heavenly mother. Come to my aid and refuse me not as I cry to you. For you are my mother, and you fail no one who has recourse to you, O Consoler of the afflicted, O Queen of Peace. 
Amen.

<h2>A Walk of Faith for Valentine&#039;s Day!</h2><p>Now is the time to experience the spirit of Valentine&#039;s Day, by confidently entrusting our desires to live a Christian marriage to St. Valentine, a great martyr and the patron saint of lovers.</p><p>Be assured that we share your hopes and keep your intentions in our hearts every day!</p><h2>The Grace of Love: a Gift from God</h2><ul><li>Pray for yourself: pray that you meet someone in accordance with the Lord &#039;s heart.</li><li>Pray for yourself: entrust God with your desire to live a fruitful Christian marriage.</li><li>Pray for a single person you know who suffers from loneliness.</li><li>Pray for all those who desire to get married.</li><li>Pray that marriages be based on the « Rock of Faith » .</li><li>Pray for young people who are not looking to commit to the Sacrament of Marriage </li><li>Pray that the world regains a deep sense of commitment to sacraments.</li></ul><p>… other ideas? Share them with us!</p><p><strong>St. Valentine will certainly be happy to hear them and present them to the Lord!</strong></p><h2>Commitment</h2><p>Commit yourself to offer your thanks to St. Valentine: if you feel that he answered your prayers, celebrate his Feast Day in a spirit of gratitude for his intercession on your behalf!</p><h2>Click Join to receive the prayers</h2><p><a href="https://hozana.org/en/intentions">Click here to leave your prayer intention.</a></p>

Meet Your Soulmate with the Novena to St. Valentine

Loving Father,
You know that the deepest desire of my heart is
to meet someone that I can share my life with.
I trust in Your loving plan for me and ask that I may soon meet
the person that you have prepared for me.
Through the power of Your Holy Spirit,
open my heart and mind so that I recognize my soulmate.
Remove any obstacles that are in the way of this happy encounter,
So that I might find a new sense of wholeness, joy and peace.
Give me the grace too, to know and accept, if you have another plan for my life.
I surrender my past, present and future into the tender heart of Your Son, Jesus,
full of confidence that You will hear and answer my prayer.
AMEN.
Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in You.
St Valentine, pray for me.