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Sunday, January 13, 2008

Prayers to Saint Cecilia


Dear Saint Cecilia, one thing we know for certain about you is that you became a heroic martyr in fidelity to your divine Bridegroom. We do not know that you were a musician but we are told that you heard Angels sing. Inspire musicians to gladden the hearts of people by filling the air with God's gift of music and reminding them of the divine Musician who created all beauty. Amen

Litany of St. Cecilia

Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us. Christ hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.God the Father of Heaven, Have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, Have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, Have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us.
(repeat after each line)
Saint Cecilia,Saint Cecilia, wise virgin,
Saint Cecilia, whose heart burned with the fire of Divine love,
Saint Cecilia, apostle by thy zeal and charity,
Saint Cecilia, who converted thy spouse and procured for him the crown of Martyrdom,
Saint Cecilia, who by thy pleadings moved the hearts of pagans, and brought them into the true Church,
Saint Cecilia, who didst unceasingly see thy guardian Angel by thy side,
Saint Cecilia, who didst mingle thy voice with the celestial harmonies of the virgins,
Saint Cecilia, who by thy melodious accents celebrated the praises of Jesus,
Saint Cecilia, illustrious Martyr of Jesus Christ,
Saint Cecilia, who during three days dist suffer most excruciating torments,
Saint Cecilia, consolation of the afflicted,
Saint Cecilia, protectress of all who invoke thee,
Saint Cecilia, patroness of holy canticles,
Saint Cecilia, special patroness and advocate of all singers, musicians, authors, and students,
We salute thee, O Virgin, who didst give thy blood for the defense and faith of Jesus Christ.
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.God glorified Saint Cecilia, And He crowned her virtues.
Let us pray.
O Eternal God, Who didst give us, in the person of Saint Cecilia, a powerful protectress, grant that after having faithfully passed our days, like herself, in innocence and holiness, we may one day attain the land of beatitude, where in concert with her, we may praise Thee and bless Thee forevermore in eternity.
Amen

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