A Chaplet of the Holy Ghost
To be prayed on a five decade rosary
On the Cross say:
In the name of the Father and of the (+) Son and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
and then recite "The 2nd Liberal Catholic Act of Faith"
We place our trust in God, the holy and all-glorious Trinity, who dwelleth in the Spirit of man.
We place our trust in Christ, the Lord of love and wisdom, first among many brethren,
who leadeth us to the glory of the Father, and is Himself the Way, the Truth and the Life.
We place our trust in the Law of Good which rules the world; we strive towards the ancient narrow Path that leads to life eternal; we know that we serve our Master best when we serve our fellow man. So shall His power rest upon us and + peace for evermore. Amen.
On the first bead say one Our Father
On the next three beads say one Hail Mary on each bead.
On the next single bead say the Gloria.
On the medal say either of the following:
On the Cross say:
In the name of the Father and of the (+) Son and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
and then recite "The 2nd Liberal Catholic Act of Faith"
We place our trust in God, the holy and all-glorious Trinity, who dwelleth in the Spirit of man.
We place our trust in Christ, the Lord of love and wisdom, first among many brethren,
who leadeth us to the glory of the Father, and is Himself the Way, the Truth and the Life.
We place our trust in the Law of Good which rules the world; we strive towards the ancient narrow Path that leads to life eternal; we know that we serve our Master best when we serve our fellow man. So shall His power rest upon us and + peace for evermore. Amen.
On the first bead say one Our Father
On the next three beads say one Hail Mary on each bead.
On the next single bead say the Gloria.
On the medal say either of the following:
The Lorica of St Patrick
Christ be with me, Christ within me,
Christ behind me, Christ before me,
Christ beside me, Christ to win me,
Christ to comfort and restore me,
Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ in quiet, Christ in danger,
Christ in hearts of all that love me,
Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.
or
The Blue Bowl Invocation of St Bride
O Thou Most Holy Virgin Bride, we greet Thee.
Thou who comest robed in the Greater Glory of the Holy Spirit.
Bride of Supreme Wisdom, Beauty and Truth.
Come on Wings of Deliverance, bearing the shield of a Dove.
Whisper to the saddend Heart of My Humanity that Redemption draweth Nigh.
Come O Bride, Thy Servants do Wait,
Come O Bride, Thy Servants do Wait, Come O Bride, Thy Servants do Wait,
Come in the Light of the Shining Moon, Come in the Dawning of the Day.
Here our cry, O Bride, Most Glorious Virgin of Supreme Loveliness.
Be Gracious unto thy Servants. Amen.
Then say: May the Lord enkindle within us the fire of his love and the flame of everlasting charity.
On the Ave beads recite: Oh Holy Ghost, My Soul Inspire, Thou Flame of Fire, Descend on Me.
On the Pater beads recite: May the Lord enkindle within us the fire of his love and the flame of everlasting charity.
In conclusion recite this collect: Oh Lord for as much as without thee we are not able to please thee mercifully grant that in all things thy Holy Ghost may direct and rule our hearts through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Christ be with me, Christ within me,
Christ behind me, Christ before me,
Christ beside me, Christ to win me,
Christ to comfort and restore me,
Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ in quiet, Christ in danger,
Christ in hearts of all that love me,
Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.
or
The Blue Bowl Invocation of St Bride
O Thou Most Holy Virgin Bride, we greet Thee.
Thou who comest robed in the Greater Glory of the Holy Spirit.
Bride of Supreme Wisdom, Beauty and Truth.
Come on Wings of Deliverance, bearing the shield of a Dove.
Whisper to the saddend Heart of My Humanity that Redemption draweth Nigh.
Come O Bride, Thy Servants do Wait,
Come O Bride, Thy Servants do Wait, Come O Bride, Thy Servants do Wait,
Come in the Light of the Shining Moon, Come in the Dawning of the Day.
Here our cry, O Bride, Most Glorious Virgin of Supreme Loveliness.
Be Gracious unto thy Servants. Amen.
Then say: May the Lord enkindle within us the fire of his love and the flame of everlasting charity.
On the Ave beads recite: Oh Holy Ghost, My Soul Inspire, Thou Flame of Fire, Descend on Me.
On the Pater beads recite: May the Lord enkindle within us the fire of his love and the flame of everlasting charity.
In conclusion recite this collect: Oh Lord for as much as without thee we are not able to please thee mercifully grant that in all things thy Holy Ghost may direct and rule our hearts through Christ our Lord. Amen.
St Patrick at Tara
