Parish of the Holy Sacrifice
Parish Prayer Book
Welcome to the digital prayer sanctuary of the Parish of the Holy Sacrifice. Use these foundational prayers of the Catholic Church to anchor your daily devotion, unite with the global liturgy, and deepen your encounter with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
Parish Devotion
Prayer of Sacrifice
Lord of the Holy Sacrifice, your saving oblation on the cross has given me new life. May I always recall your holy sacrifice on the cross and do it in remembrance of you. When tempted by selfishness, inspire me to be taken as an unworthy sacrifice. When burdened by envy, let me become an instrument of blessing for others. When afflicted by anger and pride, grant me the humility to be broken and given for others. When unsettled by anguish and troubled by worries, give me encouragement.
May your Spirit move my heart to see in your outstretched arms your loving embrace of everyone that I, too, may welcome others with the same love in an open hand. Teach my mind and direct my will to humbly endure the pain of undeserved suffering even when my intent was good and done what is right. May I understand that it is in the holy sacrifice of your wounds that my brokenness is healed. May I see in your sacrifice on the cross not only death and defeat but victory and life.
Loving Father, may the holy sacrifice of your Son cleanse my soul, strengthen my heart, pardon my past and restore me in your peace. May I always adore you by uniting myself in His holy sacrifice, the sacrament of your divine love. May I learn to sacrifice my own comfort, plans and dreams if it is not for your glory and the good of others.
With Mary, the mother of Jesus, who joined her heart with the sacrifice of her Son, may I become a holy sacrifice of love and service for others. Gathered around the altar of love, may all be united in listening to your word and sharing the one bread and cup and become one people, offering one holy sacrifice.
Amen.
Profession of Faith
The Creeds
Apostle's Creed
English Version
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; on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will 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 life everlasting. Amen.
Tagalog (Sumasampalataya)
Sumasampalataya ako sa Diyos Amang Makapangyarihan sa lahat, na may gawa ng langit at lupa. Sumasampalataya ako kay Hesukristo, iisang Anak ng Diyos, Panginoon nating lahat. Nagkatawang-tao Siya lalang ng Espiritu Santo, ipinanak ni Santa Mariang Birhen. Pinagpakasakit ni Poncio Pilato, ipinako sa krus, namatay, inilibing. Nanaog sa kinaroroonan ng mga yumao. Nang may ikatlong araw nabuhay na mag-uli. Umakyat sa langit, naluluklok sa kanan ng Diyos Amang Makapangyarihan sa lahat. Doon magmumulang paririto at huhukom sa nangabubuhay at nangamatay na tao.
Sumasampalataya naman ako sa Espiritu Santo, sa banal na Simbahang Katolika, sa kasamahan ng mga banal, sa kapatawaran ng mga kasalanan, sa pagkabuhay na mag-uli ng nangamatay na tao at sa buhay na walang hanggan. Amen.
Nicene Creed
I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Honoring Our Blessed Mother
Marian Prayers
Hail Mary
English Version
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.
Tagalog (Aba Ginoong Maria)
Aba Ginoong Maria, napupuno ka ng grasya, ang Panginoong Diyos ay sumasaiyo. Bukod kang pinagpala sa babaeng lahat, at pinagpala naman ang bunga ng iyong sinapupunan na si Hesus.
Santa Maria, Ina ng Diyos, ipanalangin mo kaming makasalanan, ngayon at kung kami'y mamamatay. Amen.
The Angelus
V. The Angel of the Lord declared unto
Mary,
R. And she conceived of the Holy Spirit. (Hail Mary...)
V. Behold the handmaid of the
Lord,
R. Be it done unto me according to thy word. (Hail Mary...)
V. And the Word was made
flesh,
R. And dwelt among us. (Hail Mary...)
V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of
God,
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray: Pour forth, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy grace into our hearts, that we to whom the Incarnation of Christ Thy Son was made known by the message of an angel, may by His Passion and Cross be brought to the glory of His Resurrection. Through the same Christ Our Lord. Amen.
Hail Holy Queen (Salve Regina)
Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn, then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.
V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
R. That we may be made
worthy of the promises of Christ.
Foundation Devotions
Daily Traditional Prayers
Our Father (The Lord's Prayer)
English Version
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.
Tagalog (Ama Namin)
Ama namin, sumasalangit Ka, sambahin ang ngalan Mo. Mapasaamin ang kaharian Mo, sundin ang loob Mo dito sa lupa, para nang sa langit.
Bigyan Mo kami ngayon ng aming kakanin sa araw-araw; at patawarin Mo kami sa aming mga sala, para nang pagpapatawad namin sa nagkakasala sa amin; at huwag Mo kaming ipahintulot sa tukso, at iadya Mo kami sa lahat ng masama. Amen.
Glory Be (Doxology)
English Version
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, world without end. Amen.
Tagalog (Luwalhati)
Luwalhati sa Ama, at sa Anak, at sa Espiritu Santo.
Kapara nang sa unang-una, ngayon at magpakailanman, at magpasawalang-hanggan. Amen.
Sanctifying Table Fellowship
Prayers for Meals
Before Meals
Bless us, O Lord, and these Thy gifts, which we are about to receive from Thy bounty, through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
After Meals
We give Thee thanks, Almighty God, for all Thy benefits, who livest and reignest, world without end. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Act of Contrition
English Version
O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins because of thy just punishments, but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, who art all good and deserving of all my love.
I firmly resolve with the help of Thy grace to sin no more and to avoid the near occasions of sin. Amen.
Tagalog (Pagsisisi)
O Diyos ko, labis akong nagdaramdam na nagkasala sa Iyo, at kinapopootan ko ang lahat kong kasalanan dahil sa makatarungan Mong parusa, ngunit higit sa lahat dahil nasaktan Kita, aking Diyos, na lubhang mabuti at nararapat sa aking buong pagmamahal.
Matatag kong pinagpapasiyahan, sa tulong ng Iyong biyaya, na hindi na muling magkakasala at iiwasan ang mga pagkakataon ng pagkakasala. Amen.
Heavenly Guardians
Angelic Intercessions
St. Michael the Archangel Prayer
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
Prayer to the Guardian Angel
Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God's love commits me here, ever this day be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.
For the Faithful Departed
Requiem Prayer
"Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them."
May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.