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1 1J.M.J.This printing of the Shorter St. Lucy Prayer Bookis dedicated in memory ofLeonard and Hazel KerstingV. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.R. And let the perpetual light shine upon them.And may the souls of all the faithful departed,through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.PrefaceThe Shorter St. Lucy Prayer Book includes a selection of prayers anddevotions, an abridgment of the St. Lucy Prayer Book. It is designed tomake some simple, familiar prayers easily accessible with a large readablefont for those who struggle with vision, memory and concentration,If you would like to make a donation or obtain more copies of thisprayer book, please write to fwgruber@gmail.com.AttributionsAll prayers herein are understood to be in the public domain. Some of theprayers are drawn from classic prayer books available at www.archive.org .The images are also in the public domain. Some are available onwww.wikiart.org .This arrangement, version 1.3, is copyright 2019.

2 2J.M.J.Sign of the CrossIn the name ofthe Father,and of the Son,and of the HolySpirit. Amen.[Make the Sign of the Cross five times when youwake up and when you go to bed, thinking of thefive Holy Wounds of our Lord Jesus Christ.]

3 J.M.J.Our Father,who art inheaven,hallowed beThy name;Thy kingdomcome;Thy will bedone on earthas it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread;and forgive us our trespasses aswe forgive those who trespassagainst us; and lead us not intotemptation, but deliver us fromevil. Amen.3

4 J.M.J.HailMary, fullof grace!The Lordis withthee.Blessed artthouamongwomen,and blessed is the fruit of thywomb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Motherof God, pray for us sinners, nowand at the hour of our death.Amen.4

5 5J.M.J.Glory beto theFather,andto the Son,and to theHoly Spirit,as it was in the beginning,is now and ever shall be,world without end.Amen.

6 6J.M.J.Hail, HolyQueen ,Mother ofMercy, ourlife, oursweetness, andour hope.To thee do wecry, poor banished childrenof Eve.To thee do we send up oursighs mourning and weepingin this valley of tears.

7 7J.M.J.Turn then, most graciousadvocate, thine eyes ofmercy toward us, and afterthis our exile show us theblessed fruit of thy womb,Jesus.O clement, O loving, O sweetVirgin Mary.V. Pray for us, O HolyMother of God,R. That we may be madeworthy of the promises ofChrist.

8 J.M.J.The Apostles’ CreedI believe in God, the Fatheralmighty, creator of heaven andearth.I believe inJesus Christ,His only Son,our Lord.He wasconceived bythe power of the Holy Spirit andborn of the Virgin Mary.He suffered under Pontius Pilate,was crucified, died, and wasburied.8

9 J.M.J.He descended to the dead.On the third day he rose again.He ascended into heaven,and is seated at the right hand ofthe Father. He will come again tojudge the living and the dead.I believe inthe Holy Spirit,the holy catholicChurch,the communion ofsaints,the forgiveness of sins,the resurrection of the body,and life everlasting. Amen.9

10 J.M.J.Most Sacred Heartof Jesus,Have mercy on us.10

11 11J.M.J.An Act of ContritionO my God, I am heartilysorry for having offendedThee and I detest all my sins,because I dread the loss ofheaven and the pains of hell;but most of all becausethey offend Thee, myGod, Who are all goodand deserving of all my love.I firmly resolve, with thehelp of Thy grace, to confessmy sins, to do penance, andto amend my life. Amen.

12 J.M.J.Short Act of SpiritualCommunionMary, myMother andQueen ofMy Heart,pleaseinvite Jesusyour Son tocome spiritually into myheart.12

13 13J.M.J.Fatima Sacrifice PrayerO Jesus, itis for loveof Thee,for theconversionof sinners,and inreparation for the sinscommitted against theImmaculate Heart of Mary.

14 14J.M.J.The Divine PraisesBlessed be God.Blessed be His holy name.Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God andtrue man.Blessed be the name of Jesus.Blessed be His Most Sacred Heart.Blessed be His Most PreciousBlood.Blessed be Jesus in the MostHoly Sacrament of the Altar.Blessed be the Holy Spirit, theParaclete.Blessed be the great Mother of God,Mary most holy.Blessed be her holy and ImmaculateConception.Blessed be her glorious Assumption.

15 15J.M.J.Blessed be the name of Mary, Virgin andMother.Blessed be Saint Joseph, her most chastespouse.Blessed be God in His angels and in HisSaints.Three O' Clock Prayer to theDivine MercyLord Jesus Christ,through the meritsof your Passion, wepray for . . .( specialintention) . . .Lord have mercy.

16 16J.M.J.Saint Michael PrayerSaint Michael, theArchangel, defendus in battle.Be our protectionagainst thewickedness andsnares of the devil.May God rebukehim, we humbly pray;and do thou,O Prince of the heavenly host,by the power of God cast into hellSatan and all the evil spiritswho prowl throughout the worldseeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

1717J.M.J.CHAPLETS AND ROSARIESThe Holy Rosary1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.11.12.13.14.One Apostle’s CreedOne Our FatherThree Hail Mary’sOne Glory BeFirst MysteryOne Our FatherTen Hail Mary’sOne Glory BeOne FatimaPrayerSecond MysteryOne Our FatherTen Hail Mary’sOne Glory BeOne Fatima PrayerThird MysteryOne Our FatherTen Hail Mary’sOne Glory BeOne Fatima PrayerFourth MysteryOne Our FatherTen Hail Mary’sOne Glory BeOne Fatima PrayerFifth MysteryOne Our FatherTen Hail Mary’sOne Glory BeOne Fatima PrayerOne Hail Holy QueenOne Rosary PrayerFatima PrayerO my Jesus, forgive us oursins, save us from the fire ofhell, lead all souls to heaven,especially those who arein most need of Thy mercy.Rosary PrayerLet us pray: O God, whoseonly-begotten Son, by His life,death and resurrection, haspurchased for us the rewards ofeternal life; grant, we beseechThee, that, meditating uponthese mysteries of the Most HolyRosary of the Blessed VirginMary, we may imitate what theycontain and obtain what theypromise, through the sameChrist our Lord. Amen

18 18J.M.J.Mysteries of the Holy RosaryJoyful Mysteries1. The Annunciation(Humility)2. The Visitation(Charity)3. The Nativity(Peace)4. The Presentation(Obedience)5. The Finding ofJesus in theTemple(Wisdom)Mysteries of Light1. The Baptism of Our Lord inthe Jordan(Joy as Sons in the Son)2. Jesus’ Self-Manifestation atthe Wedding Feast at Cana(Confidence in Mary)3. The Proclamation of theKingdom of God with theCall to Conversion(Conversion)4. The Transfiguration(Contemplation)5. The Institution of the HolyEucharist (Wonder)Sorrowful Mysteries1. The Agony in theGarden(Contrition)2. The Scourging atthe Pillar(Purity)3. The Crowning withThorns(Courage)4. The Carrying of theCross (Patience)5. The Crucifixion and Death ofOur Lord(Love of Jesus Crucified)Glorious Mysteries1. The Resurrection(Faith)2. The Ascension(Hope)3. The Descent of the HolySpirit on the Apostles andMary (Love)4. The Assumption(Perseverance)5. The Coronation of theBlessed Virgin Mary(True Devotion)

19 19J.M.J.Chaplet of Divine Mercyon ordinary Rosary beads"First say one 'Our Father', 'Hail Mary', and'I believe'. Then on the large beadssay the following words:'Eternal Father, I offer You theBody and Blood, Soul andDivinity of Your dearly belovedSon, Our Lord Jesus Christ,in atonement for our sinsand those of the whole world.'On the smaller beads, pray:'For the sake of His sorrowful Passionhave mercy on us and on the wholeworld.'In conclusion you are to say these words three times:'Holy God, Holy Mighty One, HolyImmortal One, have mercy on us and onthe whole world'

20 J.M.J.A Prayerby St. Teresaof AvilaLet nothingdisturb you.Let nothingfrighten you.All things pass away:God never changes.Patience obtains all things.Those who have GodFind they lack nothing;God alone suffices.20

21 21J.M.J.Jesus PrayerLord Jesus Christ, Son of God,have mercy on me, a sinner.

22 22J.M.J.Merciful Jesus, I consecratemyself today and alwaysto Your Most Sacred Heart.

23 23J.M.J.After Receiving HolyCommunion (and at other times)I am sealed forever in theMost Sacred Heart of Jesus!(7 times) OrI am bound to His SacredHeart. (7 times)

24 J.M.J.Hail, O Cross,our only hope.24

25 J.M.J.Repeat many times:O Love,O Great Love,O Infinite Love of God!25

26 26J.M.J.O Jesus,King ofLove,I trust inYourlovingmercy.

27 J.M.J.Come Holy Spirit,Come through Mary.27

28 28J.M.J.MemorareRemember, O mostgracious Virgin Mary,that never was itknown that any onewho fled to thyprotection, imploredthy help or soughtthy intercession, was left unaided.Inspired by this confidence,We fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins,our Mother; to thee do we come,before thee we stand,sinful and sorrowful;O Mother of the Word Incarnate,despise not our petitions, but in thymercy hear and answer them. Amen.

29 29J.M.J.Miraculous Medal PrayerO Mary, conceived withoutsin, pray for us whohave recourse to you.

30 J.M.J.Fatima PrayersMy God,I believe,I adore,I trust andI love You!And I begpardonfor all thosewho do not believe,who do not adore,who do not trust andwho do not love You.30

31 31J.M.J.Prayer to your Guardian AngelAngel of God, my Guardian dear,to whom His love commits mehere, ever this day (or night) be atmy side, to light and guard, to ruleand guide. From stain of sin ohkeep me free. And at my death myhelper be. Amen.

32 32J.M.J.HOLY COMMUNIONPrayers Before Holy CommunionAN ACT OF FAITH.O my Jesus! I firmly believe that You arepresent here in this Most BlessedSacrament, which I am about to receive,because You,the eternal Truth,have revealed it.AN ACT OF HOPE.O my Jesus! I hopeto receive in thisBlessed Sacrament allthe graces of whichI stand in need, eveneternal happiness inheaven, because You,the eternal andunfailing Truth,have promised it.

33 33J.M.J.AN ACT OF CHARITY.O my Jesus! I love You in this Most BlessedSacrament, as my God and Lord, as myRedeemer and Sanctifier.AN ACT OF CONTRITION.O my Jesus! I am heartily sorry for all mysins, because they have offended You,my God and Saviour.AN ACT OF DESIREO my Jesus! my God and Master!Come, I am longing after You;Come, visit me, strengthen me,and keep me forever in Your grace. Amen.A MARIAN PRAYERO Mary, my Mother, form in my heart theperfect holy desires of your ImmaculateHeart. Please be with me as I receive yourDivine Son. Impart to us your trust,attention, devotion, and wonder towardHis awesome Real Presence.

34 34J.M.J.Prayers After Holy CommunionAN ACT OFFAITHO my Jesus!I believe in You,as in the eternaltruth.AN ACT OFHOPEO my Jesus!I hope in You,as in the infinitemercy.AN ACT OF CHARITY.O my Jesus! I love You, as the eternal andsupreme good of my soul.AN ACT OF ADMIRATIONO my Jesus! how is it that Youcome to visit me?

35 35J.M.J.AN ACT OF OFFERINGO my Jesus! I offer to Your service my bodyand my soul, all that I am, and all that Ihave, since You have given them to me.PrayerO my Jesus! my Saviourand my Redeemer, remainwithin my heart by Yourdivine grace, and do notpermit me to be everseparated from Your love.Amen.ST. EYMARD’S ACT OF OFFERINGMy dear Jesus, I give myself to You as Youhave given Yourself entirely to me.A MARIAN PRAYERO Mary, my Mother, please help me tothank, praise, adore and love Jesus yourSon with all my heart, mind,soul and strength. Amen.

The Shorter St. Lucy Prayer Book includes a selection of prayers and devotions, an abridgment of the St. Lucy Prayer Book. It is designed to make some simple, familiar prayers easily accessible with a large readable font for thos