The “Our Father” (or “Lord’s Prayer”)
Our 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
For Thine is the kingdom,
and the power and the glory
Now and forever
Amen
Prayer to the Holy Spirit
Come Holy Spirit, Fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love.
Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created,
And You shall renew the face of the earth.
O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit,
Did instruct the hearts of the faithful,
Grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations,
Through Christ Our Lord.
Amen
Prayer to the Holy Trinity
Merciful Father, I love you. I praise you for your goodness, mercy, greatness and caring. I thank you for your wondrous creation, your just laws and your blessed Son.
Lord Jesus, I love you. I praise you for your example, healing, teaching and miracles. I thank you for your brave sacrifice for our sins and for your great gift of holy communion.
Holy Spirit, I love you. I praise you for your inspiration to the prophets and Bible authors. I thank you for being our counselor, mentor and guide.
The “Hail Mary”
Hail Mary, full of grace
Blessed art thou 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
The “Glory Be” (or Prayer of Praise)
Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit
As it was in the beginning
Is now, and ever shall be,
World without end
Amen
Prayer for Divine Mercy
Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless, and the treasury of compassion inexhaustible.
Look kindly on us, and increase your mercy in us. That in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent.
But with great confidence submit ourselves to your holy will, which is love and mercy itself.
Act of Contrition
O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee,
And I detest all my sins because of Thy just punishments, But most of all because they offend Thee, my God, Who art all good and deserving of all my love.
I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace, to sin no more and to avoid the near occasions of sin.
Amen
Prayer of St. Francis
Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
where there is sadness, joy.
O, Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek
to be consoled as to console;
To be understood as to understand;
to be loved as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive;
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
It is in dying that we are born again to eternal life.
Amen
Prayer for Peace
O Lord Jesus Christ, Who said to Your Apostles:
“Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you,”
Regard not my sins but the faith of Your Church, and deign to give her peace and unity according to Your Will:
Who live and reign, God, world without end.
Amen
Act of Charity
O my God, I love you above all things with my whole heart and soul because you are all good and worthy of all my love.
I love my neighbor as myself for the love of you.
I forgive all who have injured me and ask pardon of all whom I have injured.
Amen.
Prayer Before Meals
Bless us Oh Lord, and these thy gifts, which we are about to receive, from thy bounty,
through Christ, Our Lord.
Amen.
Prayer To Our Lady
Remember, O most loving Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, we turn to you, O Virgins of virgins, our Mother. To you we come, before you we stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, do not despise our petitions, but in your mercy hear us and answer us.
Amen.
The Apostle’s Creed
I 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 Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary; suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried.
He descended to the dead; the third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, is seated 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 Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting.
Amen.
The Nicene Creed
We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
he came down from heaven:
by the power of the Holy Spirit
he was born of the Virgin Mary,
and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
in accordance with the Scriptures;
he ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory
to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit,
the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
With the Father and the Son
he is worshiped and glorified.
He has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism
for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come.
Amen.
Canticle of Mary
My soul proclaims your greatness, O my God,
and my spirit has rejoiced in your my Savior;
For you have regarded me as your holy handmaid;
henceforth all generations shall call me blessed;
For you who are mighty, have done great things for me,
and Holy is your Name;
Your mercy is on those who fear you
throughout all generations.
You have showed strength with your arm.
You have scattered the proud
in the conceit of their heart.
You have put down the mighty from their seat,
and have lifted up the powerless.
You have filled the hungry with good things,
and have sent the rich away empty.
Remembering your mercy,
You have helped your people Israel
As you promised Abraham and Sarah.
Mercy to their children forever.
Prayer of Simeon
Lord, now you let your servant go in peace. Your word has been fulfilled. My own eyes have seen the salvation which You have prepared in the sight of every people. A light to reveal You to the nations and the glory of Your people Israel.
Amen.
Daily Prayer to Guardian Angel
Angel of God
My guardian dear
To Whom His love
Commits me here
Ever this day
Be at my side
To light and guard
To rule and guide.
Amen
Prayer For Healing
Lord, You invite all who are burdened to come to You. Allow your healing hand to heal me.
Touch my soul with Your compassion for others. Touch my heart with Your courage and infinite love for all. Touch my mind with Your wisdom, that my mouth may always proclaim Your praise.
Teach me to reach out to You in my need, and help me to lead others to You by my example. Most loving Heart of Jesus, bring me health in body and spirit that I may serve You with all my strength.
Touch gently this life which You have created, now and forever.
Amen.
St. Augustine’s Prayer to the Holy Spirit
Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy. Act in me, O Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy. Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, that I love but what is holy. Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, to defend all that is holy. Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, that I always may be holy.
Amen.
Prayer for the Dignity of Human Life
Lord and giver of all life, help us to value each person, created in love by you.
In your mercy, guide and assist our efforts to promote the dignity and value of all human life, born and unborn. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
The Divine Praises
Blessed be God.
Blessed be His Holy Name.
Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true man.
Blessed be the name of Jesus.
Blessed be His Most Sacred Heart.
Blessed be His Most Precious Blood
Blessed be Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament
of the Altar.
Blessed be the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete.
Blessed be the great Mother of God, Mary most holy.
Blessed be her holy and Immaculate Conception.
Blessed be her glorious Assumption.
Blessed be the name of Mary, Virgin and Mother.
Blessed be Saint Joseph, her most chaste spouse.
Blessed be God in His angels and in His Saints.
The Beatitudes
Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are the meek,
for they shall possess the earth.
Blessed are they who mourn,
for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for justice,
for they shall be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the clean of heart,
for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they shall be called children of God.
Blessed are they who suffer persecution
for justice’ sake,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when men reproach you
and persecute you, and speaking falsely,
say all manner of evil against you, for My sake.
The Blessed Sacrament
May the heart of Jesus, in the Most Blessed Sacrament, be praised, adored, and loved with grateful affection, at every moment, in all the tabernacles of the world, even to the end of time.
Amen.
Act of Love
O my God, I love you above all things, with my whole heart and soul, because you are all good and worthy of all my love. I love my neighbor as myself for the love of you. I forgive all who have injured me and I ask pardon of all whom I have injured.
Hail, Holy Queen
Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy, hail, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve: to thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this vale of tears. Turn then, most gracious Advocate, Thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus, O merciful, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary!
Amen.
Memorare
Remember,
most loving Virgin Mary,
never was it heard
that anyone who turned to you for help was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence,
though burdened by my sins,
I run to you for protection for you are my mother.
Amen.
Fatima Prayer
O My Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of Hell and lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who are in most need of Thy mercy.
Prayer for Peace
O Lord Jesus Christ, Who said to Your Apostles: “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you,” regard not my sins but the faith of Your Church, and deign to give her peace and unity according to Your Will: Who live and reign, God, world without end.
Amen.
“Sandwich prayer”
In the “sandwich prayer” six intentions for others are “sandwiched” between seven sequences of three prayers, as shown below.
Say the “Lord’s Prayer”, “Hail Mary” and “Glory Be”
(see start of prayers section)
Say an intention for a loved on or someone else in need
Repeat the “Lord’s Prayer”, “Hail Mary” and “Glory Be”
Say a second intention
Repeat the “Lord’s Prayer”, “Hail Mary” and “Glory Be”
Say a third intention
Repeat the “Lord’s Prayer”, “Hail Mary” and “Glory Be”
Say a fourth intention
Repeat the “Lord’s Prayer”, “Hail Mary” and “Glory Be”
Say a fifth intention
Repeat the “Lord’s Prayer”, “Hail Mary” and “Glory Be”
Say a sixth intention
Repeat the “Lord’s Prayer”, “Hail Mary” and “Glory Be”
Amen.
Prayer for Family
Thank you, my God, for the many blessings you have given to me and my family. For our health, our happiness and the things you have given us so generously from your bounty. I pray that our love and faith will grow, and become stronger than any adversity or any temptation.
Amen.
Act of Hope
O my God, relying on your almighty power and infinite mercy and promises, I hope to obtain pardon of my sins, the help of Your grace, and life everlasting through the merits of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Redeemer.
Amen.
Act of Love
O my God, I love You above all things with my whole heart and soul, because You are all good and worthy of all my love. I love my neighbor as myself for the love of You. I forgive all who have injured me, and ask pardon of all whom I have injured.
Amen.
Prayer to St. Jude
Glorious St. Jude, with faith in your goodness, we ask your help today. As one of Christ’s chosen Apostles, you remain a pillar and foundation of His Church on earth. You are counted, we know, among the elders who always stand before God’s throne.
From your place of glory we know you do not forget the needs and difficulties of Christ’s little ones here, still struggling, like me, on the way home to God. In particular, I invoke your help with (mention your own special need). Please intercede for us gracious St. Jude, and be with us in our daily toil and in all our necessities.
Amen.
His Wondrous Love
We adore Thee, almighty Father, and with hearts overflowing we thank Thee that Thou has given to us Thy divine Son, Jesus, to be our Redeemer, and that He hath bequeathed Himself to us in the most august Eucharist even to the end of the world, revealing to us the wondrous love of His Heart in this mystery of faith and love.
Amen.
A Prayer for my Family
O heavenly Father, I humbly beseech Your blessings for my family. Keep my loved ones in Your tender care and protect them from every evil.
Grant that no matter how separated we may be by distance, we shall always be close to one another, and to You, in the Sacred Heart of Your Son, Jesus. May we continue to grow in love and peace, ever seeking Your blessings until we are united with You forever in heaven.
Amen.
Prayer for the Dead
O God, the Creator and Redeemer of all the faithful, grand to the souls of Your departed servants the remission of all their sins that through our prayers they may obtain that pardon which they have always desired.
Amen.
St. Teresa’s Bookmark
Let nothing disturb you;
nothing frighten you.
All things are passing.
God never changes.
Patience obtains all things.
Nothing is wanting to him who possesses God.
God alone suffices.
Prayer for Holiness
Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit,
that my thoughts may all be holy.
Act in me, O Holy Spirit,
that my work too may be holy.
Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit,
that I love only what is holy.
Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit,
to defend all that is holy.
Guard me, O Holy Spirit,
so that I may always be holy.
Amen.