Wednesday, June 29, 2016



"But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled,
    my steps had well nigh slipped." Psalm 73:2 (RSVCE)


Meditation: Thank you, Father, for always being there to catch me when I fall.

"[The eyes of the wicked] swell out with fatness,
    their hearts overflow with follies." Psalm 73:7 (RSVCE)

Meditation: My greatest possession is my Father's love.

"Nevertheless I am continually with thee;
    thou dost hold my right hand.
    Thou dost guide me with thy counsel,
    and afterward thou wilt receive me to glory." 
Psalm 73:23-24 (RSVCE)

Meditation: The hardest times bring the greatest blessings, for they keep bringing me back to my Father's sanctuary.

"My flesh and my heart may fail,
    but God is the strength of my heart and my portion for               ever." Psalm 73:26 (RSVCE)

Meditation: The weaker I become, the more I cleave to God.

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Here is the 37th prayer from my book, 100 Prayers of Purity for the Mission of Our Lady of America. Enjoy!

Prayer 37

Madonna in Glory1

And do thou, our special advocate and example, St. Bernardine, lover of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, model of Christian modesty, and restorer in thine own time of piety and good morals, present our supplications to the Holy Family, and implore of them for our times that, together with piety and the fear of God, holy purity of soul and body may reign in all Christian families, and in all who are the children of the holy Roman Church our Mother. Amen.73


1"Madonna in Glory." Web. 18 May 2016.
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ File:Dolci_ Madonna_ p1070185.jpg>
73"Raccolta: Holy Family." Web. 24 June 2016. 
<http://www.liturgialatina.org/raccolta/family.htm>.

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Tuesday, June 28, 2016



"May he be like rain that falls on the [springtime] grass,
    like showers that water the earth!
    In his days may righteousness flourish,
    and peace abound, till the moon be no more!" 
Psalm 72:6 (RSVCE)

Meditation: (A prophecy of the Messiah and song of hope.) Jesus, give me songs for sighing, turn my darkness to light, for my soul is precious in your sight. James Montgomery, hymnist.

"Blessed be his glorious name for ever;
    may his glory fill the whole earth!
Amen and Amen!" Psalm 72:20 (RSVCE)

Meditation: And he (Jesus) shall reign forever and ever. Amen!

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Here is the 36th prayer from my book, 100 Prayers of Purity for the Mission of Our Lady of America. Enjoy!

Prayer 36

Madonna in Glory1

St. Stanislas, my most pure patron, Angel of purity, I rejoice with thee at the extraordinary gift of virginal purity which graced thy spotless heart; I humbly pray thee, obtain for me strength to overcome all impure temptations, and inspire me with constant watchfulness to guard my purity, - that virtue so glorious in itself, and so acceptable to God. Amen.71


1"Madonna in Glory." Web. 18 May 2016.
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ File:Dolci_ Madonna_ p1070185.jpg>
71"Raccolta: St. Stanislas Kostka." Web. 24 June 2016. 
<http://www.liturgialatina.org/raccolta/stankostka.htm>.

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Sunday, June 26, 2016



"But I am poor and needy;
    hasten to me, O God!
Thou art my help and my deliverer;
    O Lord, do not tarry!" Psalm 70:5 (RSVCE)

Meditation: Lord, heal me for I am in distress.

"For thou, O Lord, art my hope,
    my trust, O Lord, from my youth." Psalm 71:5 (RSVCE)

Meditation: Do not lose hope. The Lord has taken care of you since you were conceived in your mother's womb.

"Do not cast me off in the time of old age;
  forsake me not when my strength is spent." Psalm 71:9 (RSVCE)

Meditation: Father, what shall I do for you with the time I have left?

"O God, from my youth thou hast taught me,
    and I still proclaim thy wondrous deeds.
    So even to old age and gray hairs." Psalm 71:17 (RSVCE)

Meditation: "O my God, you have surpassed my expectations and I wish to sing your mercies. What will old age be for me? It seems to me that it could be now." Perhaps Thérèse de Lisieux sensed that she would not live a long life.

"Thou who hast made me see many sore troubles
    wilt revive me again;
from the depths of the earth
   thou wilt bring me up again." Psalm 71:20 (RSVCE)

Meditation: Restore me to life again, O Lord, as you did Jesus on the third day after his crucifixion. 

de Lisieux, St. ThérèseLa Bible avec Thérèse de Lisieux. Paris, France: Les Éditions du Cerf et Desclée De Brouwer, 1979. 77. Print. Trans. John P. Gross. 


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Here is the 35th prayer from my book, 100 Prayers of Purity for the Mission of Our Lady of America. Enjoy!

Prayer 35

Madonna in Glory1

Guardian of virgins, and holy father Joseph, to whose faithful custody Christ Jesus, Innocence itself, and Mary, Virgin of virgins, were committed; I pray much beseech thee by these dear pledges, Jesus and Mary, that being preserved from all uncleanness, I may with spotless mind, pure heart, and chaste body, ever most chastely serve Jesus and Mary all the days of my life. Amen.69


1"Madonna in Glory." Web. 18 May 2016.
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ File:Dolci_ Madonna_ p1070185.jpg>
69"Raccolta: St. Joseph." Web. 24 June 2016. 
<http://www.liturgialatina.org/raccolta/joseph.htm>.

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Saturday, June 25, 2016



"O God, thou knowest my folly." Psalm 69:5 (RSVCE)


Meditation: Holy Spirit, give me the wisdom to always do what is pleasing to the Father.

"Answer me, O Lord, for thy steadfast love is good." 
Psalm 69:16 (RSVCE)

Meditation: My strength is not in people or possessions, but in knowing that you will always take care of me.

"For the Lord hears the needy." Psalm 69:33 (RSVCE)

Meditation: Lord, help they servant whom thou hast redeemed with thy precious blood.

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Here is the 34th prayer from my book, 100 Prayers of Purity for the Mission of Our Lady of America. Enjoy!

Prayer 34

Madonna in Glory1

Virgin of all virgins 
To thy shelter take us;
Gentlest of the gentle!
Chaste and gentle make 
us. Amen.67


1"Madonna in Glory." Web. 18 May 2016.
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ File:Dolci_ Madonna_ p1070185.jpg>
67"Raccolta: The Most Holy Trinity." Web. 18 June 2016. 
<http://www.liturgialatina.org/raccolta/trinity.htm>.

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Wednesday, June 22, 2016



"May God be gracious to us and bless us
    and make his face to shine upon us." Psalm 67:1 (RSVCE)


Meditation: Father, you are merciful to me and you bless me every day with life and abundance.

"Sing to God, sing praises to his name;
    lift up a song to him who rides upon the clouds;
    his name is the Lord, exult before him!" Psalm 68:4 (RSVCE)

Meditation: Father, I sing praise to your name and rejoice in your presence.

"Blessed be the Lord,
    who daily bears us up;
    God is our salvation." Psalm 68:19 (RSVCE)

Meditation: `When I am too tired to walk, Jesus carries me in his arms.

"Thy solemn processions are seen, O God,
    the processions of my God, my King, into the sanctuary... 
    There is Benjamin, the least of them, in the lead,
    the princes of Judah in their throng,
    the princes of Zeb'ulun, the princes of Naph'tali."
    Psalm 68:24-27 (RSVCE)

Meditation: "I figure that these choice places, denied to great saints, to martyrs, will belong to the little children... Didn't David predict that when he said that 'the little Benjamin will lead the assembly' of the saints?" (Thérèse is referring to Jesus' answer to the mother of James and John when she asked him if her sons could sit beside him in heaven. Jesus said that would be determined by his Father. Benjamin was a small tribe greatly reduced in numbers.)

"Let bronze be brought from Egypt;
    let Ethiopia hasten to stretch out her hands to God."
    Psalm 68:31 (RSVCE)

Meditation: My gift to you, O Lord, is a humble, contrite heart.

de Lisieux, St. ThérèseLa Bible avec Thérèse de Lisieux. Paris, France: Les Éditions du Cerf et Desclée De Brouwer, 1979. 77. Print. Trans. John P. Gross.

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Here is the 33rd prayer from my book, 100 Prayers of Purity for the Mission of Our Lady of America. Enjoy!

Prayer 33

Madonna in Glory1

Deign, Mother and Lady most tender, to accept this poor heart, my memory, my will, and all my other powers and senses, internal and external; accept my eyes, my ears, my mouth, my hands, my feet; govern them all in conformity to the good pleasure of thy Son, as I intend by every movement of them to give thee infinite glory. Amen.65


1"Madonna in Glory." Web. 18 May 2016.
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ File:Dolci_ Madonna_ p1070185.jpg>
65"Raccolta: The Most Holy Trinity: Prayers to the Most Blessed Virgin." Web. 18 June 2016. 
<http://www.liturgialatina.org/raccolta/trinity.htm>.

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Tuesday, June 21, 2016



"For thou, O God, hast tested us;
    thou hast tried us as silver is tried." Psalm 66:10 (RSVCE)

Meditation: Lord, you are my friend. Good or bad, whatever comes, I am with you to the end.


"Come and hear, all you who fear God,
    and I will tell what he has done for me." Psalm 66:16 (RSVCE)

Meditation: Lord, I want to testify to all that you have done for me.

"Blessed be God,
    because he has not rejected my prayer
    or removed his steadfast love from me!" Psalm 66:20 (RSVCE)


Meditation: It is easy to brag about what you have done for me, Lord, but I also love you just because of who you are: a kind father who is always ready to listen to me when I tug on your shirtsleeve.

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Here is the 32nd prayer from my book, 100 Prayers of Purity for the Mission of Our Lady of America. Enjoy!

Prayer 32

Madonna in Glory1

Most chaste Husband of Mary Immaculate, who didst merit from God the special honour to be the reputed father of Christ Jesus, innocence itself, guardian undefiled of the Virgin of virgins; obtain for me the love of Jesus, God my Saviour, and the special protection of Mary my most Holy Mother; and make it thy care, holy Joseph, my patron, protector of all chaste souls, that this virtue of holy purity, so loved by thee, may be better loved by me and by all men. Amen.63


1"Madonna in Glory." Web. 18 May 2016.
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ File:Dolci_ Madonna_ p1070185.jpg>
63"Raccolta: Prayers To Obtain Holy Purity." Web. 18 June 2016. 
<http://www.liturgialatina.org/raccolta/family.htm>.

Copyright © 2010 by John P. Gross. All rights reserved. Reproduction of this material must be done in its entirety with the copyright notice intact. This book is not for sale, but is offered to the public free of charge in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary and for the glory of God.

Monday, June 20, 2016



"Let the righteous rejoice in the Lord,
    and take refuge in him!
Let all the upright in heart glory!" Psalm 64:10 (RSVCE)


Meditation: Come, Holy Spirit, and take what is imperfect in me and make it perfect for the Father.

"Blessed is he whom thou dost choose and bring near,
    to dwell in thy courts!
We shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house,
    thy holy temple!" Psalm 65:4 (RSVCE)

Meditation: If home is where the heart is, then my heart is at home with you, O Lord.

"Thou makest the outgoings of the morning and the evening
    to shout for joy." Psalm 65:8 (RSVCE)

Meditation: From sea to shining sea, Lord, we stand amazed as we contemplate your wonders.

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Here is the 31st prayer from my book, 100 Prayers of Purity for the Mission of Our Lady of America. Enjoy!

Prayer 31

Madonna in Glory1

O most pure and Immaculate ever-Virgin Mary, Daughter of the Eternal Father, Mother of the Eternal Son, Spouse of the Holy Spirit, venerable and living Temple of the most Holy Trinity, Lily of purity, and Mirror without spot; obtain for me, dear Mother, from good Jesus, thine and mine, purity of soul and body; and pray to Him that He may cause this fair virtue more and more to flourish in all classes of the faithful. Amen.61


1"Madonna in Glory." Web. 18 May 2016.
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ File:Dolci_ Madonna_ p1070185.jpg>
61"Raccolta: Prayers To Obtain Holy Purity." Web. 18 June 2016. 
<http://www.liturgialatina.org/raccolta/family.htm>.

Copyright © 2010 by John P. Gross. All rights reserved. Reproduction of this material must be done in its entirety with the copyright notice intact. This book is not for sale, but is offered to the public free of charge in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary and for the glory of God.

Sunday, June 19, 2016



"O God, thou art my God, I seek thee,
    my soul thirsts for thee;
my flesh faints for thee,
    as in a dry and weary land where no water is." 
Psalm 63:1 (RSVCE)

Meditation: My body thirsts for power, riches and fame; my soul yearns for God and will not rest until it sees his face.

Meditation: "I found no help on the earth which appeared to me to be an arid and waterless desert; all my hope was in the Good God alone."† Thérèse de Lisieux

"My soul is feasted as with marrow and fat,
    and my mouth praises thee with joyful lips." Psalm 63:5 (RSVCE)

Meditation: "Our souls are filled with a sweetness that is greater than if we had tasted the most delicious foods, and we break out in songs of praise."Letter from Thérèse de Lisieux to Sister Geneviève and Sister Marie of the Eucharist

"For thou hast been my help,
    and in the shadow of thy wings I sing for joy." Psalm 63:7 (RSVCE)

Meditation: The greatest gift that Jesus gives us is peace. Let us therefore meditate upon the Lord. He will help carry our burdens and give us a peace that surpasses all understanding. Come, Lord Jesus, and give me your peace. And may his peace be with all of you now and forever. Amen.


de Lisieux, St. ThérèseLa Bible avec Thérèse de Lisieux. Paris, France: Les Éditions du Cerf et Desclée De Brouwer, 1979. 76, 295. Print. Trans. John P. Gross.

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Here is the 30th prayer from my book, 100 Prayers of Purity for the Mission of Our Lady of America. Enjoy!

Prayer 30

Madonna in Glory1

O Jesus, Son of the living God, brightness of the Eternal Light, generated most pure from all eternity in the bosom of the Eternal Father; who didst will to be born in time of a most pure immaculate Virgin, - I, Thy most frail creature, with all my heart pray Thee to keep me pure in soul and body, and to make holy purity flourish to the full again in Thy Holy Church, to Thine own greater glory, and to the Salvation of the souls redeemed by Thee. Amen.59


1"Madonna in Glory." Web. 18 May 2016.
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ File:Dolci_ Madonna_ p1070185.jpg>
59"Raccolta: Prayers To Obtain Holy Purity." Web. 12 June 2016. 
<http://www.liturgialatina.org/raccolta/family.htm>.

Copyright © 2010 by John P. Gross. All rights reserved. Reproduction of this material must be done in its entirety with the copyright notice intact. This book is not for sale, but is offered to the public free of charge in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary and for the glory of God.