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VerifyI believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, Our Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified; died, and was buried. He descended into hell; the third day He arose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, sitteth at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
Thomas L. Kinkead; sixth edition; Benziger Brothers, copyright 1891. Printed page 17–18.
Michael Augustine, Archbishop of New York; nihil obstat D. J. McMahon; 1891-09-05.
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Prayer text
VerifyOur Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Thomas L. Kinkead; sixth edition; Benziger Brothers, copyright 1891. Printed page 9.
Michael Augustine, Archbishop of New York; nihil obstat D. J. McMahon; 1891-09-05.
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Prayer text
VerifyHail, Mary, full of grace! the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou amongst 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.
Thomas L. Kinkead; sixth edition; Benziger Brothers, copyright 1891. Printed page 14.
Michael Augustine, Archbishop of New York; nihil obstat D. J. McMahon; 1891-09-05.
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Ascension Presents · Br. Lawrence
VerifyA beginner-oriented explanation of the communion and intercession of the saints.
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Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz
VerifyClarifies the difference between worship owed to God and veneration of the saints.
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Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz
VerifyA complete guided Rosary for praying along, with the mysteries named in the recording.
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Apostolic letter of 16 October 2002, Holy See English text
Pope John Paul II · 2002-10-16
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Holy See English edition, 2005, including the Common Prayers appendix
Pope Benedict XVI · 2005-06-28
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