A couple days ago Catholic superstar, former teacher, and friend, Bob Rice connected me to a meme. I was shocked. I was excited. I was born for this moment. I had heard of memes but never thought I would get to be part of one. I read about them on other blogs; they always made them sound so cool and exclusive. At first, I thought that if you became a link in a meme that meant you had made it in the digital world. However, after some more research and further reading, it turns out they are pretty much the equivalent of a digital chain letter. But still, I am still excited to be part of this meme. You see, the meme Bob sent me challenges me to post my three favorite Catholic prayers and then challenge 5 other bloggers to list their favorite. Easy, right? So, without further ado my favorite prayers...
The Litany of Humility
From the desire of being esteemed, Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the desire of being loved, Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the desire of being extolled, Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the desire of being honored, Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the desire of being praised, Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the desire of being preferred to others, Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the desire of being consulted, Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the desire of being approved, Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the fear of being humiliated, Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the fear of being despised, Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the fear of suffering rebukes, Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the fear of being calumniated, Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the fear of being forgotten, Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the fear of being ridiculed, Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the fear of being wronged, Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the fear of being suspected, Deliver me, O Jesus.
That others may be loved more than I, Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may be esteemed more than I, Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That, in the opinion of the world, others may increase and I may decrease, Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may be chosen and I set aside, Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may be praised and I go unnoticed, Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may be preferred to me in everything, Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may become holier than I, provided that I may become as holy as I should, Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
I pray this prayer every morning. It is an awesome prayer to say to start your day. For me personally it really reminds me of what is truly important and helps me keep my pride in check.
Anima Christi
Soul of Christ, sanctify me
Body of Christ, save me
Blood of Christ, inebriate me
Water from Christ's side, wash me
Passion of Christ, strengthen me
O good Jesus, hear me
Within Thy wounds hide me
Suffer me not to be separated from Thee
From the malicious enemy defend me
In the hour of my death call me
And bid me come unto Thee
That I may praise Thee with Thy saints
and with Thy angels
Forever and ever
Amen
The Anima Christi is a prayer from around the 14th century and is believed to be written by St. Ignatius of Loyola (a personal favorite saint of mine). It typically prayed after receiving the body and blood of Our Lord, Jesus Christ in Holy Communion. It is awesome.
The Jesus Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me, a sinner.
After some of those longer prayers this prayer is great. It is easy to remember and I can say it throughout my entire day. And although it is short and sweet it is a powerful prayer. Again, awesome.
Well, there you have it. My 3 favorite prayers. Now, for the second part of the meme...5 other bloggers to continue this on. Well, Becca Gasper, Michael Gormely, Jonathan Alexander, Al Gotta & Dan Pepe, here is looking at you. Some of you haven't blogged for a while, and for others this may not be your cup of tea, but it's in your hands now.
God speed.
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