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I urge then, first of all that petitions, prayers,
intercessions and thanksgiving should be offered for everyone
(1 Timothy 2:1, New Jerusalem Bible)
Traditional Catholic Prayers
Sign of
the Cross
In the name of the
Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. 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, but
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 our death. Amen.
Glory
Be
Glory be to the
Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is
now, and ever shall be, world without end. 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 in most need of Thy mercy.
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 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 rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father; 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 life everlasting. Amen.
Hail
Holy Queen
Hail, Holy Queen,
Mother of mercy, our light, 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
towards us and after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy
womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. V. Pray for us, O holy
Mother of God. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
The
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 with this confidence, we turn to thee, O Virgin of virgins, our Mother.
To thee we come, before thee we stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the
Word Incarnate, do not despise our petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer
us. Amen.
The
Angelus
(To be recited at 6
am, midday and 6 pm)
The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary.
R. And she conceived by the Holy Ghost. (Hail Mary . . .)
Behold the handmaid of the Lord.
R. Be it done unto me according to thy word. (Hail Mary . . .)
And the Word was made flesh. [here genuflect]
R. And dwelt among us. (Hail Mary . . .)
Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
R. 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.
Regina
Caeli
(This prayer replaces the Angelus during Paschaltide.)
Regina Coeli laetare. Alleluia.
Quia quem meruisti portare. Alleluia.
Resurrexit sicut dixit. Alleluia.
Ora pro nobis Deum. Alleluia.
V. Gaude et laetare, virgo Maria. Alleluia.
R. Quia surrexit Dominus vere. Alleluia.
Oremus
Deus, qui per resurrectionem Filii tui, Domini nostri Jesu Christi, mundum
laetificare dignatus es: praesta, quaesumus; ut, per eius Genetricem Virginem
Mariam, perpetuae capiamus gaudia vitae. Per eundem Christum Dominum nostrum.
Amen.
Queen of Heaven, rejoice, Alleluia.
For He Whom thou was made worthy to bear. Alleluia.
Hath risen as He said. Alleluia.
Pray for us to our God. Alleluia.
V. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary. Alleluia.
R. For the Lord hath risen indeed. Alleluia.
Let us pray.
O God, Who through the resurrection of Thy Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, hast
vouchsafed to make glad the whole world, grant us, we beseech Thee, that,
through the intercession of the Virgin Mary, His Mother, we may attain the joys
of eternal life. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer
Before Meals
Bless us O Lord,
and these thy gifts, which we are about to receive from thy bounty, through
Christ our Lord. Amen.
Morning
Offering
O Jesus, through
the most pure Heart of Mary, I offer Thee all the prayers, works, sufferings and
joys of this day for all the intentions of Thy divine Heart in the Holy Mass.
Evening
prayer
O my God, at the
end of this day I thank Thee most heartily for all the graces I have received
from Thee. I am sorry that I have not made a better use of them. I am sorry for
all the sins I have committed against Thee. Forgive me, O my God, and graciously
protect me this night. Blessed Virgin Mary, my dear heavenly mother, take me
under thy protection. St. Joseph, my dear guardian angel, and all you saints of
God, pray for me. Sweet Jesus, have pity on all poor sinners, and save them from
hell. Have mercy on the suffering souls in purgatory.
Generally, this evening prayer is followed by an act of contrition, which is
usually said in conjunction with an examination of conscience. A daily
examination of conscience consists of a brief recounting of our actions during
the day. What sins did we commit? Where did we fail? In what areas of our lives
can we strive to make virtuous progress? Having determined our failures and
sins, we make an act of contrition.
Act of
Contrition
O my God, I am
heartily sorry for having offended Thee and I detest my sins above every other
evil, because they have offended Thine infinite goodness, because they have
deserved Thy dreadful punishments, but most of all because they have crucified
my loving Saviour, Jesus Christ. I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace,
never more to offend Thee, and to amend my life. Amen
Prayer
after Mass
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. Within Thy wounds, hide me. Never let me be parted from Thee. From the
evil enemy, protect me. At the hour of my death, call me, and bid me to come to
Thee, that with Thy saints I may praise Thee for all eternity. Amen.
Prayers
to the Holy Ghost
Breathe into me,
Holy Spirit, that all my thoughts may be holy. Move in me, Holy Spirit, that my
work, too, may be holy. Attract my heart, Holy Spirit, that I may love only what
is holy. Strengthen me, Holy Spirit, that I may defend all that is holy. Protect
me, Holy Spirit, that I always may be holy.
Come,
Holy Ghost
Come, Holy Ghost,
fill the hearts of Thy faithful and enkindle in them the fire of Thy love. Send
forth Thy Spirit, and they shall be created. And Thou shalt renew the face of
the earth.
Let us pray
O God, who has taught the hearts of the faithful by the light of the Holy
Spirit, grant that by the gift of the same Spirit we may be always truly wise
and ever rejoice in His consolation, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayers
to the Angels and Saints
Prayer to Saint Joseph
O glorious Saint
Joseph, you were chosen by God to be the foster father of Jesus, the most pure
spouse of Mary, ever virgin, and the head of the Holy Family. You have been
chosen by Christ’s vicar as the heavenly patron and protector of the Church
founded by Christ.
Protect the Holy Father, our sovereign pontiff, and all bishops and priests
united with him. Be the protector of all who labour for souls amid the trials
and tribulations of this life, and grant that all peoples of the world may
follow Christ and the Church He founded.
Dear St. Joseph, accept the offering I make to you. Be my father, protector, and
guide in the way of salvation. Obtain for me purity of heart and a love for the
spiritual life. After your example, let all my actions be directed to the
greater glory of God, in union with the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Immaculate
Heart of Mary, and your own paternal heart. Finally, pray for me that I may
share in the peace and joy of your holy death. Amen.
Prayer
to Saint Michael the Archangel
St. Michael the
Archangel, defend us in the day of battle; be our safeguard against the
wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do
thou, Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust down to hell
Satan and all the wicked spirits who wander through the world for the ruin of
souls. Amen.
Prayer
to our Guardian Angel
O Angel of God, my
guardian dear,
To whom God's love commits me here,
Ever this day [or night] be at my side,
To light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.
Prayer
of Saint Teresa of Avila
Let nothing upset you;
Let nothing frighten you.
Everything is changing;
God alone is changeless.
Patience attains the goal.
Who has God lacks nothing;
God alone fills all our needs.
The
Serenity Prayer
God, grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change,
the courage to change the things I can,
and the wisdom to know the difference.
Suscipe
Take, Lord, and receive all my liberty,
my memory, my understanding,
and my entire will,
all I have and call my own.
You have given all to me.
To you, Lord, I return it.
Everything is yours; do with it what you will.
Give me only your love and your grace.
That is enough for me.—St. Ignatius Loyola
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 Ghost, 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 St. Joseph, her most chaste spouse.
Blessed be God in His Angels and in His Saints.
