Prayer at the the hour of Great Mercy ~ 3 o'clock prayer & Chaplet

Our Lord in His revelations to St. Faustina;

At three o’clock, implore My mercy, especially for sinners; and, if only for a brief moment, immerse yourself in My Passion, particularly in My abandonment at the moment of agony. This is the hour of great mercy. In this hour, I will refuse nothing to the soul that makes a request of Me in virtue of My Passion. (Diary, 1320)

Good Friday. At three o'clock, I saw the Lord Jesus, crucified, who looked at me and said, I thirst. Then I saw two rays issue from His side, just as they appear in the image. I then felt in my soul the desire to save souls and empty myself for the sake of poor sinners. I offered myself, together with the dying Jesus, to the Eternal Father, for the salvation of the whole world. With Jesus, through Jesus and in Jesus is my communion with You, Eternal Father. On Good Friday, Jesus suffered in His soul in a way which was different from [His suffering on] Holy Thursday. (Diary, 648)

As often as you hear the clock strike the third hour, immerse yourself completely in My mercy, adoring and glorifying it; invoke its omnipotence for the whole world, and particularly for poor sinners; for at that moment mercy was opened wide for every soul. In this hour you can obtain everything for yourself and for others for the asking; it was the hour of grace for the whole world — mercy triumphed over justice. (Diary, 1572)

My daughter, try your best to make the Stations of the Cross in this hour, provided that your duties permit it; and if you are not able to make the Stations of the Cross, then at least step into the chapel for a moment and adore, in the Most Blessed Sacrament, My Heart, which is full of mercy; and should you be unable to step into the chapel, immerse yourself in prayer there where you happen to be, if only for a very brief instant. (Diary, 1572)

3 o'clock prayer 

The Hour of Great Mercy

You expired Jesus,

But the source of life gushed forth for souls, 

and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world, 

O Fount of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy, 

envelop the whole world and empty Yourself out upon us. (diary, 1319) 

O Blood and Water 

which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus 

as a fount of mercy for us, I trust in you! (diary, 84)

Holy God, 

Holy Mighty One, 

Holy Immortal One, 

Have mercy on us and the whole world. (diary, 476)

(3X)

Jesus King of Mercy, 

I trust in You!

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Ask for His Mercy 

Be merciful

Completely trust in Jesus

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Chaplet of the Divine Mercy

(can be said using normal Rosary)

Sign of the Cross

In the name of the Father, 

and of the Son, 

and of the Holy Spirit. 

Amen.

[On each one of the 3 ordinary rosary beads begin with]:

[1st bead]

Our Father (The Lord's Prayer)

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.

[2nd bead]

Hail Mary

Hail Mary, 

full of grace, 

the Lord is with thee; 

blessed are 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.

[3rd bead]

Apostles Creed

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; 

the third day He rose again from the dead. 

He ascended into heaven, 

sits at the right hand of God, 

the Father Almighty; 

from thence He shall 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.

* [On the large beads of a Rosary (before each decade)]

Eternal Father,

I offer You

the Body and Blood,

Soul and Divinity

of Your dearly beloved Son,

Our Lord Jesus Christ,

in atonement for our sins 

and those of the whole world.

[On the 10 small beads of each decade]

For the sake of His sorrowful Passion,

Have mercy on us and on the whole world.

[After five decades said repeating above * conclude with]

Holy God,

Holy Mighty One,

Holy Immortal One,

have mercy on us

and on the whole world.

(3 times)

O Blood and Water 

which Gushed Forth from the Heart of Jesus 

as a fountain of mercy for us, I trust in You. 

Jesus, King of Mercy, we trust in You!

Saint Faustina, pray for us.

Saint John Paul II, pray for us.

Sign of the Cross

In the name of the Father, 

and of the Son, 

and of the Holy Spirit. 

Amen.

Chaplet of the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Holy Spirit, divine Consoler, I adore You as my true God, with God the Father and God the Son. I adore You and unite myself to the adoration You receive from the angels and saints. I give You my heart and I offer my ardent thanksgiving for all the grace which You never cease to bestow on me. 

O Giver of all supernatural gifts, who filled the soul of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, with such immense favors, I beg You to visit me with Your grace and Your love and to grant me your gifts.

Amen. 

The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit 

Grant me the gift of holy fear , so that it may act on me as a check to prevent me from falling back into my past sins, for which I beg pardon. 

Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be

Grant me the gift of piety , so that I may serve You for the future with increased fervor, follow with more promptness Your holy inspirations, and observe your divine precepts with greater fidelity. 

Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be

Grant me the gift of knowledge , so that I may know the things of God and, enlightened by Your holy teaching, may walk, without deviation, in the path of eternal salvation. 

Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be

Grant me the gift of fortitude , so that I may overcome courageously all the assaults of the devil, and all the dangers of this world which threaten the salvation of my soul. 

Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be

Grant me the gift of counsel , so that I may choose what is more conducive to my spiritual advancement and may discover the wiles and snares of the tempter.

Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be

Grant me the gift of understanding , so that I may apprehend the divine mysteries and by contemplation of heavenly things detach my thoughts and affections from the vain things of this miserable world. 

Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be

Grant me the gift of wisdom , so that I may rightly direct all my actions, referring them to God as my last end; so that, having loved Him and served Him in this life, I may have the happiness of possessing Him eternally in the next. 

Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be

Amen.

The meditations on the gifts of the Holy Spirit were written by St. Alphonsus Liguori

Chaplet of the Immaculate Conception

This chaplet consists of three groups of four beads each. A large bead separates each group, and a medal of the Immaculate Conception is attached to the end. It was composed by St. John Berchmanns, and recited by him daily to obtain, through the intercession of Mary, the grace never to commit any sin against the virtue of purity.

Method of Saying the Chaplet

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

On first set of beads:
Blessed be the Holy and Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The Our Father once, Hail Mary four times, Glory Be once.

On second set of beads:
Blessed be the Holy and Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The Our Father once, Hail Mary four times, Glory Be once.

On third set of beads:
Blessed be the Holy and Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The Our Father once, Hail Mary four times, Glory Be once.

Rosary Prayer of Saint Anne (Chaplet)

The Chaplet consists of 3 groups of 5 beads, separated by a single bead.

The 1st group of beads say: 

"In honour of Jesus", 

1x Our Father and 5x Hail Mary's.

After each Hail Mary say:

" Jesus, Mary and St. Anne, grant the favour I request."

The 2nd group of beads say: 

"In honour of Mary", 

1x Our Father and 5x Hail Mary's.

After each Hail Mary say: 

"Jesus, Mary and St. Anne, grant the favour I request."

The 3rd group of beads say: 

"In honour of St. Anne",

1x Our Father and 5x Hail Mary's. 

After each Hail Mary say: 

"Jesus, Mary and St. Anne, grant the favour I request."

Chaplet to the Infant Jesus of Prague

The chaplet to the Infant Jesus of Prague has 15 beads. It consist of prayer 3 Our Father... in honour of the Holy Family and 12 Hail Mary... in memory of the 12 years of the Infancy of our Divine Saviour.

At the medal say this prayer:

"Divine Infant Jesus,

I adore Thy Cross

and I accept all the cross

Thou wilt be pleased to send me.

Adorable Trinity,

I offer Thee

for the glory of Thy Holy Name of God,

all the adorations of the Sacred Heart

of the Holy Infant Jesus."

Before each Our Father and Hail Mary, say the following prayer:

"And the Word was made flesh and dwelt amongst us."

At the end of the Chaplet, say,

"Holy Infant Jesus, bless and protect us."

You may end the chaplet with one Glory be...

Chaplet of the Holy Infant Jesus of Prague and the Litany of the Miraculous Infant of Prague

"The More You Honour Me The More I Will Bless You"

The chaplet consists of 3 Our Fathers in honor of the Holy Family, and 12 Hail Marys in memory of the 12 years of the Sacred Infancy of our Divine Saviour. To this chaplet of 15 beads is attached a medal of the Infant Jesus of Prague.

The Little Crown

On the medal the following invocation is said: 

Divine Infant Jesus, I adore Thy Cross and I accept all the cross Thou wilt be pleased to send me. Adorable Trinity, I offer Thee for the glory of Thy Holy Name of God, all the adorations of the Sacred Heart of the Holy Infant Jesus.

Each Our Father and Hail Mary is preceded by the aspiration: 

"And the Word was made flesh and dwelt amongst us."

On terminating the chaplet say: 

Holy Infant Jesus, bless and protect us.

This devotion owes its origin to the zeal of Sister Marguerite, a Carmelite religious, who died in France in 1648. She was distinguished for her devotion to the Holy Child Jesus.

The Divine Infant revealed to His faithful servant how pleasing to Him is this holy practice; He promised her that He would grant special graces, above all purity of heart and innocence, to all who carried the chaplet on their person and recited it in honor of the mysteries of His holy infancy. As a sign of His approval, He showed her these chaplets shining with a supernatural light.

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The Litany of the Miraculous Infant of Prague

Lord, have mercy 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 Ghost, have mercy on us. 

O miraculous Infant Jesus, have mercy on us.

Infant Jesus, true God and Lord, have mercy on us.

Infant Jesus, Whose omnipotence is manifested in a wonderful manner, have mercy on us.

Infant Jesus, Whose wisdom searches our hearts and minds, have mercy on us.

Infant Jesus, Whose goodness continually inclines to aid us, have mercy on us.

Infant Jesus, Whose providence leads us to our last end and destiny, have mercy on us.

Infant Jesus, Whose truth enlightens the darkness of our hearts, have mercy on us.

Infant Jesus, Whose generosity enriches our poverty, 

have mercy on us.

Infant Jesus, Whose friendship consoles the afflicted, 

have mercy on us.

Infant Jesus, Whose mercy forgives our sins, 

have mercy on us.

Infant Jesus, Whose strength invigorates us, 

have mercy on us.

Infant Jesus, Whose power turns away all evils, 

have mercy on us.

Infant Jesus, Whose justice deters us from sin, 

have mercy on us.

Infant Jesus, Whose power conquers Hell, 

have mercy on us.

Infant Jesus, Whose lovely countenance attracts our hearts, have mercy on us.

Infant Jesus, Whose greatness holds the universe in its hand, have mercy on us.

Infant Jesus, Whose miraculous hand raised in benediction fills us with all blessings, have mercy on us.

Infant Jesus, Whose glory fills the whole world, be merciful, Spare us O Jesus.

Be merciful, Graciously hear us, O Jesus.

From all evil, Deliver us, O Jesus.

From all sin, Deliver us, O Jesus.

From all distrust of Thy infinite goodness, 

Deliver us, O Jesus.

From all doubts in Thy power of miracles, 

Deliver us, O Jesus.

From all lukewarmness in Thy veneration, 

Deliver us, O Jesus.

From all trials and misfortunes, Deliver us, O Jesus. 

Through the mysteries of Thy holy Childhood, 

Deliver us, O Jesus.

Through the intercession of Mary, Thy Virgin Mother and St. Joseph Thy foster father,

We beseech Thee, hear us.

That Thou wouldst pardon us, We beseech Thee, hear us.

That Thou wouldst bring us to true repentance, 

We beseech Thee, hear us.

That Thou wouldst preserve and increase in us love and devotion to Thy sacred Infancy,

We beseech Thee, hear us.

That Thou wouldst never withdraw Thy miraculous hand from us, We beseech Thee, hear us.

That Thou wouldst keep us mindful of Thy numberless benefits, We beseech Thee, hear us.

That Thou wouldst inflame us more and more with love for Thy Sacred Heart, We beseech Thee, hear us.

That Thou wouldst graciously hear all who call upon Thee with confidence, We beseech Thee, hear us.

That Thou wouldst preserve our country in peace, 

We beseech Thee, hear us.

That Thou wouldst free us from all impending evils, 

We beseech Thee, hear us.

That Thou wouldst give eternal life to all who act generously toward Thee, We beseech Thee, hear us.

That Thou wouldst pronounce a merciful sentence on us at the judgement, We beseech Thee, hear us.

That Thou wouldst in Thy miraculous Image remain our consoling refuge, We beseech Thee, hear us.

Jesus, Son of God and of Mary, We beseech Thee, hear us.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, 

Spare us, O Jesus.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Jesus.

Lamb of God Who takest away the sins of the world, 

Have mercy on us.

V. Infant Jesus, hear us.

R. Infant Jesus, graciously hear us.

Pray 1 Our Father

Let us pray: 

O Miraculous Infant Jesus, prostrate before Thy sacred Image, we beseech Thee to cast a merciful look on our troubled hearts. Let Thy tender Heart, so inclined to pity, be softened at our prayers, and grant us that grace for which we ardently implore Thee. Take from us all affliction and despair, all trials and misfortunes with which we are laden. For Thy sacred Infancy’s sake hear our prayers and send us consolation and aid that we may praise Thee, with the Father and the Holy Ghost, forever and ever. 

Amen.

Chaplet of St. Padre Pio

The chaplet contains medal, Crucifix, and 3 sets of 3 brown beads.

Oh Jesus, full of grace and charity, victim for sinners, so impelled by Thy love of us that Thou didst will to die on the Cross, I humbly entreat Thee to glorify in Heaven and on earth, the servant of God, Padre Pio of Pietrelcina, who generously participated in Thy sufferings, who loved Thee so much and laboured so faithfully for the glory of Thy heavently Father and for the good of souls. With confidence, I beseech Thee to grant me, through his intercession, the grace of (mention your intentions) which I ardently desire.

Say 3 Our Father’s, 3 Hail Mary’s and 3 Glorias.

Chaplet of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Chaplet of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

O most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, assist me in this necessity. O Immaculate Virgin and Star of the Sea, help me and show me that you are my mother and protector.

O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of heaven and earth. I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to help me in my needs for there are none who can withstand you grace. Pray for me and help me to obtain assistance in this life. 

Amen.

Say 3 Our Father's, 3 Hail Mary's and 3 Glory be's.

Chaplet of the Precious Blood of Jesus

Chaplet 

of the 

Precious Blood of Jesus

* Each bead of the Precious Blood Chaplet is, as it were, a chalice filled with the Divine Blood of Jesus, uplifted by Our Lady to the Eternal Father, imploring every grace necessary for your soul and body. The seven mysteries in which we meditate on the seven principal blood-sheddings of of Jesus. The beads number thirty three in honor of the thirty three years the Precious Blood flowed in the veins of Jesus before it was all poured out on the Cross for our salvation. To pray this chaplet, recite the Our Father on each of the thirty-three beads, completing each of the seven groups with the Glory Be, as thanksgiving to the Holy Trinity for this great gift of the Precious Blood.

Oh Precious Blood of Jesus, infinite price of sinful man's redemption, both drink and laver of our souls, Thou who dost plead continually the cause of man before the throne of infinite mercy; from the depths of my heart, I adore Thee, and so far as I am able, I would requite Thee for the insults and outrages which Thou dost continually receive from human beings, and especially from those who rashly dare to blaspheme Thee. Who would not bless this Blood of infinite value? Who doth not feel within himself the fire and love of Jesus who shed it all for us? What would be my fate, had I not been redeemed by this divine Blood? Who hath drawn it from the veins of my Savior, even to the last drop? Ah, this surely was the work of love. O infinite love, grant that every heart and every tongue may be enabled to praise Thee, magnify Thee and give Thee thanks now and for evermore. Amen.

V. O God, come to my assistance!

R. Lord, make haste to help me!

V. Glory be to the Father...

R. As it was in the beginning...

1st Mystery

Jesus shed His Blood in the Circumcision

Let us ask for chastity of soul and body. 

Say the Our Father five times then say: 

"Incline unto my aid, O God. O Lord, make haste to help me." 

Say one Glory Be, and complete the mystery by reciting: 

"We beseech Thee, therefore, help Thy servants whom Thou has redeemed by Thy Precious Blood."

2nd Mystery

Jesus shed His Blood whilst praying in the Garden of Olives

Let us ask for the spirit of prayer. 

Say the Our Father five times then say: 

"Incline unto my aid, O God. O Lord, make haste to help me." 

Say one Glory Be, and complete the mystery by reciting: 

"We beseech Thee, therefore, help Thy servants whom Thou has redeemed by Thy Precious Blood."

3rd Mystery

Jesus shed His Blood in the scourging

Let us ask for the grace of mortification. 

Say the Our Father five times then say: 

"Incline unto my aid, O God. O Lord, make haste to help me." 

Say one Glory Be, and complete the mystery by reciting: 

"We beseech Thee, therefore, help Thy servants whom Thou has redeemed by Thy Precious Blood."

4th Mystery

Jesus shed His Blood in the crowning with thorns 

Let us ask for contempt of worldly honors. 

Say the Our Father five times then say: 

"Incline unto my aid, O God. O Lord, make haste to help me." 

Say one Glory Be, and complete the mystery by reciting: 

"We beseech Thee, therefore, help Thy servants whom Thou has redeemed by Thy Precious Blood."

5th Mystery

Jesus shed His Blood while carrying His cross

Let us ask for patience. 

Say the Our Father five times then say: 

"Incline unto my aid, O God. O Lord, make haste to help me." 

Say one Glory Be, and complete the mystery by reciting: 

"We beseech Thee, therefore, help Thy servants whom Thou has redeemed by Thy Precious Blood."

6th Mystery

Jesus shed His Blood in the crucifixion

Let us ask for contrition for our sins. 

Say the Our Father five times then say: 

"Incline unto my aid, O God. O Lord, make haste to help me." 

Say one Glory Be, and complete the mystery by reciting: 

"We beseech Thee, therefore, help Thy servants whom Thou has redeemed by Thy Precious Blood."

7th Mystery

Jesus shed His Blood and water when His side was pierced

Let us ask for the grace of perseverance. 

Say the Our Father three times then say: 

"Incline unto my aid, O God. O Lord, make haste to help me." 

Say one Glory Be, and complete the mystery by reciting: 

"We beseech Thee, therefore, help Thy servants whom Thou has redeemed by Thy Precious Blood."

Final prayer

Eternal Father, I offer Thee the most Precious Blood of Jesus Christ in satisfaction for my sins, for the needs of Holy Church and for the relief of the souls in purgatory.