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The Daily Examen is a technique of prayerful reflection on the events of the day in order to detect God’s presence and discern his direction for us. The Examen is an ancient practice in the Church that can help us see God’s hand at work in our whole experience. This prayer was derived from the writing of St. Ignatius of Loyola, entitled ‘The Examination of Conscience’.
The Chaplet of Divine Mercy (spoken) (virtual) | The “Divine Mercy Chaplet” was given to St. Faustina by Jesus as a means for honoring His Sacred Passion and imploring mercy for poor sinners and the world. This YouTube video is from The Catholic Crusade YouTube Channel.
This miraculous chaplet of Saint Joseph rosary is divided into fifteen groups of four beads consisting of one white bead and three purple beads. On the white bead, which symbolizes Saint Joseph’s purity, announce one of the mysteries of the Rosary, and say two Hail Marys on that bead. On the purple bead, which symbolizes his saintly piety, say the prayer on each bead in that group.
The Chaplet of Saint Jude is a chaplet in honor of Saint Jude, the patron saint of hopeless causes and impossible situations. This virtual chaplet is commonly prayed during the nine days leading up to Saint Jude’s feast day (October 28), and/or at any time for an urgent favor, special need, or in a desperate situation.
The earliest mention of the Chaplet of the Five Wounds of Jesus is found in a document dating back to 1821. The Platea of Saints John and Paul, at Rome, relates “The Most Rev. Fr. General, acting in accordance with our spirit to promote devotion to the Passion of Our Lord, obtained permission to bless the Chaplet of the Five Wounds, at the same time enriching it with indulgences.” This chaplet was first approved by a decree of Pius VII dated Jan. 22, 1822.
The Chaplet of Saint Peregrine is comprised of a crucifix on one end, 9 beads, and a medal of Saint Peregrine on the other end. Saint Peregrine is the patron saint of cancer patients, AIDS patients, and others suffering from illness. At the age of 60, Peregrine developed an infection in his right leg. His condition deteriorated to the point that the physician decided to amputate his leg. The night before the operation Peregrine spent time praying before a fresco of the Crucifixion in the chapter room. He fell into a deep trance-like sleep and seemed to see Jesus descend from the cross to touch his leg. The following day, the doctor arrived to perform the amputation and finding no sign of the cancer, news spread of the miraculous cure throughout the town.