Note 33 - INTRODUCTORY PRAYERS

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of
the Holy Spirit. Amen.

My God, I offer you this rosary for your glory. I
want to honor your Holy Mother, the Blessed
Virgin, by meditating upon and sharing in her
suffering.

O my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, trusting in
your infinite love I turn to you for forgiveness
and mercy. I am truly sorry for the pains you
suffered in your most bitter Passion because of
my sins. For love of you, and before your holy
presence, I utterly renounce and forsake all the
sins of my whole life. I ask pardon of you with all
my heart. I firmly resolve to amend my life an d
would rather die than offend you again.

O Blessed Virgin Mary, you are our tender
Mother and the refuge of sinners. I run to you
with confidence and love. Hide me under your
mantle of love and protection. As I meditate upon
the swords of sorrow that pie rced your
Immaculate Heart, obtain for me the forgiveness
of my sins and the grace to live a life of heroic
holiness.

O Blessed Mother, I unite my heart to yours and
offer this rosary for priests: for their growth in
holiness, obedience t o the Magisterium, boldness
in the proclamation of the Gospel, and a
profound love for the people of God. May all
priests humbly lead the souls entrusted to their
care into an intimate relationship with the Lord.
[I also pray for the following particular
intentions...]

V. Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your
faithful and enkindle in them the fire of your
love.

R. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created,
and you shall renew the face of the earth.