Saint Charbel House of Prayer Programme
PROGRAM OF PRAYERS
SAINT CHARBEL HOUSE OF PRAYER, PEACE, UNITY AND RECONCILIATION
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Registration of Saint Charbel House of Prayer
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The PROGRAM is very flexible. Time for the prayers can be changed to meet local needs. Certain prayers can be omitted for legitimate needs (eg, the Chaplets, Litanies, Readings) do to local circumstances or inconvenience. Everything should be simple and devotional and not complicated.
(Register Book should be available for people to write in their petitions to Our Lady)
7.45pm: Incense around the inside and outside of the home and sprinkle Holy Water throughout the house before 8pm while saying the Full Exorcism Prayer of St. Michael.
8.00pm: FIFTEEN-DECADE ROSARY
1. The Five Joyful Mysteries – offered for the Holy Father, Pope John Paul II; the Cardinals, Bishops and Priests throughout the world.
2. Litany of Loretto
3. The Five Sorrowful Mysteries – offered for our own needs and petitions.
4. Litany of Saint Joseph
5. The Five Glorious Mysteries – offered in thanksgiving for all the Graces and Gifts we have received.
6. Litany of the Guardian Angel
7. Reading: Scriptures – 15 minutes – offered for the Holy Souls in Purgatory.
8. Chaplet of Divine Mercy – offered for the Suffering Church.
9. Reading of Messages of Our Lady – 5 mins.
10. Flame of Love Chaplet
11. Stations of the Cross Rosary – offered for the Holy Souls in Purgatory.
12. Litany of Saint Charbel
Note: Some of these prayers may be omitted if needed — except for the 15 Decade Rosary, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, and the Litany of Saint Charbel.
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EXORCISM PRAYER
The Exorcism against Satan and the Apostate Angels fully restored to its original text as issued by Pope Leo XIII on May 18th 1890.
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
Let God arise, and let His enemies be scattered; and let them that hate Him flee from before His Face. As smoke vanisheth, so let them vanish away; as wax melteth before the fire, so let the wicked perish at the presence of God. (Psalm 67:1-2).
Judge Thou, O Lord, them that wrong me; overthrow them that fight against me. Let them be confounded and ashamed that seek after my soul. Let them be turned back and be confounded that devise evil against me. Let them become as dust before the wind; and let the Angel of the Lord straiten them. Let their way become dark and slippery; and let the Angel of the Lord pursue them. For without cause they have hidden their net for me unto destruction; without cause they have upbraided my soul.
Let the snare which he knoweth not, come upon him; and let the net which he hath hidden, catch him; and into that very snare let him fall. But my soul shall rejoice in the Lord, and shall be delighted in His salvation. (Psalm 34:1,4-9).
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
O most glorious Prince of the Heavenly Armies, St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in the battle and in our wrestling against principalities and powers against the rulers of the world of this darkness, against the spirits of wickedness in the high places (Ephesians 6:12). Come to the aid of men, whom God created incorruptible, and to the Image of His own likeness He made him, and from the tyranny of the devil He bought him at a great price (Wisdom 2:23). Fight the battles of the Lord today with the armies of the Blessed Angels, as once Thou didst fight against Lucifer, the leader of pride, and his apostate angels; and they prevailed not; neither was their place found anymore in Heaven. But that great dragon was cast out, the old serpent, who is called the devil and satan, who seduceth the whole world. And he was cast unto the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him (Apocalypse 12:6-9).
Behold the ancient enemy and murderer strongly raises his head! Transformed into an angel of light, with the entire horde of wicked spirits he goes about everywhere and takes possession of the earth, so that therein he may blot out the Name of God and of His Christ, and steal away, afflict and ruin into everlasting destruction the souls destined for a crown of eternal glory. On men depraved in mind and corrupt in heart the wicked dragon pours out like a most foul river the poison of his villainy, a spirit of lying, impiety and blasphemy; and the deadly breath of lust and of all iniquities and vices. Her most crafty enemies have engulfed the Church, the Spouse of the Immaculate Lamb, with sorrows, they have drenched her with wormwood; on all her desirable things they have laid their wicked hands. Where the See of Blessed Peter and the Chair of Truth have been set up for the light of the Gentiles, there they have placed the throne of the abomination of their wickedness, so that the Pastor having been struck, they may also be able to scatter the flock. Therefore, O Thou unconquerable Leader, be present with the people of God against the spiritual wickednesses which are bursting in upon them; and bring them the victory.
Holy Church venerates Thee as its guardian and patron; and it glories in the fact that Thou are its defender against the wicked powers of earth and hell. To Thee the Lord has assigned the souls of the redeemed to be placed in Heavenly bliss. Beseech the God of peace to crush Satan under our feet, that he may no more be able to hold men captive and to harm the Church. Offer our prayers in the sight of the Most High, so that the mercies of the Lord may quickly come to our aid, that Thou mayest seize the dragon, the ancient serpent, who is the devil and Satan, and that having bound him, Thou mayest cast him into the bottomless pit, so that he may no more seduce the nations (Apoc. 20:3).
Hence confiding in Thy protection and guardianship, (by the Sacred Authority of our Ministry), we confidently and securely begin the task in the Name of Jesus Christ Our God and Lord, of driving away the attacks of diabolical deceit.
V. Behold the Cross of the Lord, flee away ye hostile forces.
R. The lion of the tribe of Juda the root of David, hath conquered.
V. May Thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us.
R. Since we have hoped in Thee.
V. O Lord, hear my prayer.
R. And let my cry come unto Thee.
V. The Lord be with thee.
R. And with Thy spirit.
LET US PRAY
O God, and Father of Our Lord Jesus Christ, we invoke Thy Holy Name, and we humbly implore thy mercy, that by the intercession of the Mother of God Mary Immaculate ever Virgin, of Blessed Michael the Archangel, of Blessed Joseph the Spouse of the same Blessed Virgin, of the Blessed Apostles Peter and Paul and of all the Saints, Thou wouldst deign to afford us help against Satan and all the other unclean spirits, and against whatever wanders throughout the world to do harm to the human race and to ruin souls. Through the same Christ Our Lord. Amen.
We exorcise thee, O every unclean spirit, satanic power, infernal invader, wicked legion, assembly and sect; in the Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ, + may thou be snatched away and driven from the Church of God and from the souls made to the image and likeness of God and redeemed by the Precious Blood of the Divine Lamb. + Most cunning serpent, thou shalt no more dare to deceive the human race, persecute the Church, torment God’s elect and sift them as wheat. + The Most High God commands thee. + He with whom in your great insolence, you still claim to be equal; “He who wants all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth” (1 Timothy 2:4).
God the Father commands thee + God the Son commands thee + God the Holy Ghost commands thee. + The Majesty of Christ, the Eternal Word of God made Flesh, commands thee; + He who to save our race, outdone through thy envy, “humbled Himself, becoming obedient even unto death” (Philippians 11:8); He who has built His Church on the firm rock and declared that the gates of Hell shall never prevail against Her, because He will dwell with Her all days even to the end of the world (Matthew 28:21). The Sacred Sign of the Cross commands thee, + as does also the power of the Mysteries of the Christian Faith. + The Glorious Mother of God, the Virgin Mary, commands thee. + She who by Her Humility and from the first moment of Her Immaculate conception, crushed thy proud head. The Faith of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul and of the other Apostles commands thee. + The blood of the Martyrs and the pious intercession of all the Saints commands thee. + Thus, cursed dragon, and thee diabolical legion, we adjure thee by the Living God, + by the True God + by the Holy God, + by the God “Who so loved the world that He gave up His only Son, that every soul believing in Him might not perish but have life everlasting” (John 3:).
Stop deceiving human creatures and pouring out to them the poison of eternal damnation; stop harming the Church and ensnaring her liberty. Begone, Satan, inventor and master of all deceit, enemy of man’s salvation. Give place to Christ in whom thou hast found none of thy works; give place to the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church acquired by Christ at the price of His Blood. Stoop beneath the All-Powerful Hand of God; tremble and flee when we invoke the Holy and terrible Name of Jesus; this Name which causes Hell to tremble; this Name to which the Virtues, Powers and Dominations of Heaven are humbly submissive; this Name which the Cherubim and Seraphim praise unceasingly repeating;. Holy, Holy,Holy is the Lord, the God of Armies.
V. O Lord, hear my prayer.
R. And let my cry come unto Thee.
V. May the Lord be with Thee.
R. And with thy spirit.
LET US PRAY
God of Heaven, God of earth, God of Angels, God of Archangels, God of Patriarchs, God of Prophets, God of Apostles, God of Martyrs, God of Confessors, God of Virgins, God who has Power to give life after death and rest after work, because there is no other God than Thee, and there can be no other, for Thou art the Creator of all things, visible and invisible, of whose reign there shall be no end, we humbly prostrate ourselves before Thy Glorious Majesty and we beseech Thee to deliver us by Thy Power from all the tyranny of the infernal spirits, from their snares, their lies and their furious wickedness; deign, O Lord, to grant us Thy powerful protection and to keep us safe and sound. We beseech Thee through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen.
V. From the snares of the devil,
R. Deliver us O Lord.
V. Grant that Thy Church may serve Thee in secure liberty,
R. We beseech Thee, hear us.
V. Deign to crush down the enemies of the Holy Church,
R. We beseech Thee, hear us.
(Sprinkle Holy Water)
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in the day of battle; be our safeguard 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 other evil spirits who prowl through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
V. Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
R. Have Mercy on us. ( repeat 3 times )
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LITANY OF LORETO
Lord, have mercy on us
Lord, have mercy on us
Christ, have mercy on us
Christ, have mercy on us
Lord, have mercy on us
Lord, have mercy on us
Christ, hear us
Christ, graciously hear us
Response: Have mercy on us
God the Father of Heaven
God the Son, Redeemer of the world
God the Holy Ghost
Holy Trinity one God
Response: Pray for us
Holy Mary
Holy Mother of God,
Holy Virgin of virgins,
Mother of Christ,
Mother of Divine grace,
Mother most pure,
Mother most chaste,
Mother inviolate,
Mother undefiled,
Mother most amiable,
Mother most admirable,
Mother of Good counsel,
Mother of our Creator,
Mother of our Saviour,
Virgin most prudent,
Virgin most renowned,
Virgin most powerful,
Virgin most merciful,
Virgin most faithful,
Mirror of justice,
Seat of wisdom,
Cause of our joy,
Spiritual vessel,
Vessel of honour,
Singular vessel of devotion,
Mystical Rose,
Tower of David,
Tower of ivory,
House of gold,
Ark of the Covenant,
Gate of Heaven,
Morning star,
Health of the sick,
Refuge of sinners,
Comfort of the afflicted,
Help of Christians,
Queen of Angels,
Queen of Patriarchs,
Queen of Prophets,
Queen of Apostles,
Queen of Martyrs,
Queen of Confessors,
Queen of Virgins,
Queen of all Saints,
Queen conceived without original sin,
Queen assumed into Heaven,
Queen of the most holy Rosary,
Queen of Peace,
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us.
V. Pray for us, holy Mother of God. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
LET US PRAY
Grant, we beg You, O Lord God, that we Your servants may rejoice in continual health of mind and body. Through the glorious intercession of Blessed Mary ever Virgin, may we be freed from present sorrow and enjoy eternal gladness. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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LITANY OF SAINT JOSEPH
Lord, have mercy on us
Lord, have mercy on us
Christ, have mercy on us
Christ, have mercy on us
Lord, have mercy on us
Lord, have mercy on us
Christ, hear us
Christ, graciously hear us.
Have Mercy on us
God the Father of Heaven,
God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
God the Holy Ghost,
Holy Trinity, one God,
Pray for us
Holy Mary,
Saint Joseph
Illustrious Son of David,
Light of Patriarchs,
Spouse of the Mother of God,
Chaste Guardian of the Virgin,
Foster-Father of the Son of God,
Watchful defender of Christ,
Head of the Holy Family,
Joseph, most just,
Joseph, most chaste,
Joseph, most valiant,
Joseph, most obedient,
Joseph, most faithful,
Mirror of patience,
Lover of poverty,
Model of workmen,
Ornament of the domestic life,
Guardian of virgins,
Safeguard of families,
Consolation of the poor,
Hope of the sick,
Patron of the dying,
Terror of the demons,
Protector of the Holy Church.
Lamb of God, who takest way the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us, O Lord.
V. He made him Lord over His house. R. And the ruler of all his possessions.
LET US PRAY
O God, who in Thine ineffable providence, didst vouch safe to choose blessed Joseph to be the spouse of Thy most holy Mother, grant we beseech Thee, that we may be made worthy to have him for our intercessor in Heaven, whom on earth we venerate as our holy protector. Through Our Lord Jesus Christ who livest and reignest together with you and the Holy Ghost, world without end. Amen.
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LITANY OF THE GUARDIAN ANGEL
Lord have mercy on us
Lord, have mercy on us
Christ, have mercy on us
Christ, have mercy on us
Lord, have mercy on us
Lord, have mercy on us
Christ, hear us
Christ, graciously hear us.
Have Mercy on us
God the Father of Heaven,
God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
God the Holy Ghost,
Holy Trinity, One God, Pray for usHoly Mary, Queen of Angels,
Holy Angel My Guardian,
Holy Angel, prince of the heavenly court,
Holy Angel, my counsellor,
Holy Angel, my friend,
Holy Angel, my intercessor,
Holy Angel, my patron,
Holy Angel, my director,
Holy Angel, my protector,
Holy Angel, my comforter,
Holy Angel, my brother,
Holy Angel, my teacher,
Holy Angel, my witness,
Holy Angel, my helper,
Holy Angel, my guide,
Holy Angel, my instructor,
Holy Angel, my enlightener,
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Spare us O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us, Christ, graciously hear us.
V. Pray for us O holy Angel Guardian, R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
LET US PRAY
Almighty and Everlasting God, Who, in Your loving Providence, have appointed to all the faithful from their birth a special Angel to be guardian of their body and soul, grant that I may so love and honour him whom You have given me, that, protected by Your Grace and his help, I may merit to behold with him and all the angelic host, the glory of Your Face in the heavenly country. Through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Who lives and reigns together with You and the Holy Ghost, forever and ever. Amen.
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LITANY OF SAINT CHARBEL
Lord, have mercy on us
Lord, have mercy on us
Christ, have mercy on us
Christ, have mercy on us
Lord, have mercy on us
Lord, have mercy on us
Christ, hear us
Christ, graciously hear us.
Have Mercy on us
God the Father of Heaven,
God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
God the Holy Ghost
Holy Trinity, One God,
Strengthen our faith.
Saint Charbel, Living Marvel of God, Hero of Piety, Love and Faith, Pure Fountain, quenching all thirst, Medicine, curing bodies and souls, Overflowing Gift, engulfing all, Hermit, famous for our astonishing miracles, Renoncer of all the richness of this world, Meek Lamb with a heart full of compassion, Precious Perfume, invading the world, Servant of the Blessed Sacrament and Mary ever Virgin, Generous Giver, filling the creation with Blessings, Fragrant Incense from the Cedars of Lebanon, Beacon, illumining the Church of God, Glorious Light, whose tomb was glowing, Listener, granting the petitions of the faithful, Chaste and Obedient above all Praise, Poor One, accepting and loving all privations, Crying Voice, reprimanding consciences, Example given to mankind in this age, Angel, vested in Human nature, Precious Crown of the religious orders, Saint Charbel, our treasure and pride forever,
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Spare us O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us.
V. Pray for us, O Holy Hermit of God R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
LET US PRAY
O Saint Charbel, you were inflamed and wounded by the desire of the Divine Beauty; you became an athlete of the spirit and a her of ;prayer and peace; you proclaimed in a unique way the importance of the supernatural and before the Throne of the Divine Presence the necessity of self denial which does not spare any human value.
Thanks to the Mystical Body of Christ which is the Church, you were in perpetual contact with your Lord and wit mankind in a bond of charity. We cannot follow you in your solitude and way of sacrifice but send to our hearts the desire to amend ourselves and to understand the importance of the spiritual life and what is necessary for our salvation. Amen.
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CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY
Beginning: Our Father, Hail Mary, Apostle’s Creed
On the large beads:
Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Thy dearly Beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ – in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.
On the small beads:
For the sake of His Sorrowful Passion, Have mercy on us and on the whole world.
End:
Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One – Have mercy on us and on the whole world (three times)
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FLAME OF LOVE CHAPLET
(On Ordinary Rosary)
Make the Sign of the Cross five times in veneration of Our Saviour’s five Holy Wounds.
On the large beads:
Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary – Pray for us who seek refuge in Thee
On the small beads:
Holy Mother save us – Through Thy Immaculate Heart’s Flame of Love!
End:
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. (three times)
Mother of God send forth the Grace from Thy Flame of Love to the whole human race now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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STATIONS OF THE CROSS ROSARY
Our Lady has revealed to the Little Pebble that each time this Rosary is said l0,000 souls are released from Purgatory and 100 souls are saved and given the grace to enter the Kingdom of Heaven.
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
On the Crucifix: The Apostles Creed
On the large bead: The Our Father – in honour of the Holy Trinity.
Small beads: Three Hail Marys – in honour of Her three Titles:
Mary Ever Virgin
Mother of God
Immaculate Conception
On the large bead: Glory be to the Father.
AT EACH STATION:
On the large bead: Our Father; Glory be;
On the small beads: Jesus, Mary, I Love You, Save Souls.
AT THE END OF EACH DECADE:
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who most need Thy Mercy.
Blessed be the Wounds of Jesus Christ for they have healed us from the pains of sin. Blessed be His Most Precious Blood which washes away our iniquities.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS:
1. Jesus is condemned to death
2. Jesus accepts His Cross
3. Jesus falls the first time
4. Jesus meets His afflicted Mother
5. Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus Carry His Cross
6. Veronica offers her veil to Jesus
7. Jesus falls the second time
8. Jesus speaks to the women of Jerusalem
9. Jesus falls the third time
10. Jesus is stripped of His garments
11. Jesus is nailed to the Cross
12. Jesus dies on the Cross
13. Jesus is taken down from the Cross
14. Jesus is laid in the Sepulchre
Hail Holy Queen: …….
The Memorare: Remember, O most loving Virgin Mary that never was it known that anyone who fled to Thy protection, implored Thy help, or sought Thine intercession, was left abandoned. Inspired with this confidence, therefore, I fly to Thee, O Virgin of Virgins, my Mother. To Thee do I come, before Thee I stand sinful and sorrowful. Do not OMother of the Word Incarnate despise my prayers, but graciously hear and answer me. Amen.
The Memorare to Saint Joseph: Remember, O most Chaste Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, that never was it known that any one who implored Thy help or sought Thine intercession was left unaided. Full of confidence in Thy power, I fly to Thee and beg Thy protection. Despise not O Foster Father of our Redeemer, my humble supplication, but in Thy bounty hear and answer me. Amen.