Saint Rose of Lima, the first canonized saint of the Americas, is highly venerated in the Catholic Church for her life of prayer, penance, and devotion to Christ. Here are some approved prayers dedicated to her:
1. Prayer to Saint Rose of Lima
O Saint Rose of Lima, you who, animated by the love of Christ, lived a life of penance and prayer, intercede for us before the throne of grace.
Teach us to love God above all things and to serve Him faithfully in our daily lives,
that we may follow your example of humility and charity.
Pray for us, dear Saint Rose,
that we may have the courage to embrace our crosses and offer them up for the salvation of souls.
Obtain for us the grace to imitate your virtues
and to live a life pleasing to God,
so that we may one day join you in the glory of heaven.
Amen.
2. Litany of Saint Rose of Lima
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, pray for us.
Saint Rose of Lima, pray for us.
Saint Rose, model of purity, pray for us.
Saint Rose, exemplar of penance, pray for us.
Saint Rose, devoted to prayer, pray for us.
Saint Rose, lover of God's will, pray for us.
Saint Rose, humble and obedient, pray for us.
Saint Rose, generous to the poor, pray for us.
Saint Rose, friend of the sick and suffering, pray for us.
Saint Rose, comforter of the afflicted, pray for us.
Saint Rose, advocate for the conversion of sinners, pray for us.
Saint Rose, patroness of Peru, pray for us.
Saint Rose, patroness of South America, pray for us.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
have mercy on us.
Pray for us, Saint Rose of Lima,
that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray.
Heavenly Father,
you raised up Saint Rose of Lima
to show the world the power of your love
and the beauty of a life lived in union with Christ.
Grant that, through her intercession,
we may imitate her virtues
and come to share in the glory of your kingdom.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
These prayers express the admiration and gratitude of the faithful towards Saint Rose of Lima, seeking her intercession for various needs and thanking God for the gift of her holiness..
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