Common Prayers

Sign of the Cross

In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. The Sign of the Cross is made by using the right hand and touching the forehead at the word "Father," the chest at the word "Son," on the left shoulder and the right shoulder at the words "Holy Spirit."

Glory Be / Gloria

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

Our Father

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 deliver us from evil. Amen.

Hail Mary

Hail Mary, Full of Grace, The Lord is with thee. 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 death. Amen.

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 are art all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of thy grace, to sin nor more, and to avoid the near occasions of sin. Amen.

Prayer After Communion

O sacred banquet, in which Christ is consumed, the memory of his passion is recalled, the mind is filled with grace, and a pledge of future glory is given to us.

Apostles' 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 of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. On the third day, he rose again. He ascended into Heaven and is seated at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty. He will come again 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.

Hail Holy Queen

Hail, holy Queen, mother of mercy, 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 valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this our exile show us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Amen.

O My Jesus / Fatima Prayer

​O my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of Thy mercy.

Saint Michael Prayer

​Saint Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into Hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Divine Praises / Blessed be God

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 Consoler. 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.

Prayer For Peace

O God, source of all holy desires, right counsels and just works, grant us peace which the world cannot give, so that we may be obedient to your commands. And under your protection, enjoy peace in our days and freedom from fear of our enemies. We ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen.

Anima Christi

Soul of Christ, sanctify me, Body of Christ, save me, Blood of Christ, inebriate me, Water from the side of Christ, wash me, Passion of Christ, strengthen me, O good Jesus, hear me. Hide me within your wounds, keep me close to you, defend me from the evil enemy, call me at the hour of my death, and bid me to come to you, to praise you with your saints, forever and ever. Amen.

Memorare

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession, was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence,
We fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins my Mother; to thee do we come, before thee we stand, sinful and sorrowful, O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not our petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer them. Amen.

The Angelus

The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary. And she conceived by the Holy Spirit.

Hail Mary, full of grace...

Behold the handmaid of the Lord. Be it done unto me according to thy word.

Hail Mary, full of grace...

And the Word was made Flesh. And dwelt among us.

Hail Mary, full of grace...

Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray. Pour forth, we beseech thee, O Lord, thy grace into our hearts, that we, to whom the Incarnation of Christ, thy son, was made known by the message of an angel, may by his passion and cross be brought to the glory of his resurrection, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

Guardian Angel Prayer

Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God's love commits me here, ever this day be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.

Grace before Meals

Bless us, O Lord, and these thy gifts, which we are about to receive, from thy bounty, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Grace after Meals

We give thee thanks for all thy benefits, O Almighty God, who lives and reigns, world without end. Amen. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

The Magnificat

My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my Savior for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant. From this day all generations will call me blessed: the Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his Name. He has mercy on those who fear him in every generation. He has shown the strength of his arm, he has scattered the proud in their conceit. He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, and has lifted up the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty. He has given to the help of his servant Israel for he remembered his promise of mercy, the promise he made to our fathers, to Abraham and his children forever. Amen.

Prayer against storms

Jesus Christ a King of Glory has come in Peace. + God became man, + and the Word was made flesh. + Christ was born of a virgin. + Christ suffered. + Christ was crucified. + Christ died. + Christ rose from the dead. + Christ ascended into Heaven. + Christ conquers. + Christ reigns. + Christ orders. + May Christ protect us from all storms and lightning. + Christ went through their midst in Peace, + and the Word was made Flesh. + Christ is with us with Mary. + Flee you enemy spirits because the Lion of the Generation of Juda, the Root of David, was won. + Holy God! + Holy Powerful God ! + Holy Immortal God! + Have mercy on us. Amen!  Make the sign of the cross on the + symbol.

Morning Offering

O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer thy all my prayers, works, joys and suffering of this day for all the intentions of Thy Sacred Heart and in communion with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world in reparation of my sins and for the intentions of the Holy Father. Amen

Healing Prayer to St. Gerard

​O Good, St. Gerard, Powerful Intercessor before God, and Wonder Worker of Our Day, We Call Upon You and Seek Your Help. St. Gerard, Whose Heart Went Out to the Unfortunate; Who Helped So Many Poor People, Healed So Many Sick, Comforted So Many Afflicted with All Types of Ailments; Behold We are Worried and Troubled; St. Gerard, We have Recourse to You; Please Help Us to Be Healed and Strengthened from All Our Sufferings. We Believe There is No Limit to What God Can Do, Therefore, We Confidently Place Our Trust in His Infinite Wisdom and Goodness. We Ask You St. Gerard, To Guide Us Along Life's Journey Until the Day We Join You, Jesus, Mary, and All the Angels and Saints in Heaven to Praise God for All Eternity. ​We Ask This All in the Loving Name of Jesus. Amen.