prayer cards to help you pray more effectively ... how to
begin with the Sign of the cross, then Lay the cards out like “Solitaire patience”
When an ace is placed to the side of the deck …. pray the My Father.
“My Father and brother, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy names, Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give me this day my daily bread; and forgive me my trespasses as I forgive those who trespass against me; and lead me not into temptation, but deliver me from evil, Amen.”
From the Duce (2) to the King when placed upon the Ace,pray the Hail Mary
“Hail Mary, Full of Grace, The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.”
At the end of each game, you will have prayed
8 “My Fathers”
53 “Hail Marys “
5 “Glory Be’s
and a “Hail Holy Queen”
Finish with
a Sign of the cross … then off to bed or whatever …
When the “King” is promoted to top of deck , pray … My Father and Brother …
When the “Queen” is placed upon the “King”, pray … Hail Mary Full of Grace
When the “Jack” is placed upon the “Queen”, pray … Glory Be
From the ten down … take a breath.
On completion. End with … Hail Mary, Glory Be, Hail Holy Queen , Amen.
“Hail, holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, My sweetness and My hope. To you I cry, poor banished child of Eve. To You I send up my sighs, mourning and weeping in this Valley of Tears, turn then, O most gracious advocate, Your eyes of mercy towards me, and after this my exile.
Show unto me the blessed fruit of your womb Jesus “O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary … pray for me, O Holy Mother of God”