Prayers

The Liturgy of the Hours & Why Catholics Pray It

The Liturgy of the Hours, also called the Divine Office or Opus Dei (Work of God), is the daily prayer of the Catholic Church. Rooted in Scripture and ancient Christian tradition, it sanctifies the day…

Prayer to the Holy Spirit

The following is a beautiful (optional) opening prayer for The 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit Novena. O Holy Spirit, Divine Spirit of light and love, I consecrate to Thee…

living Lent

God of compassion and renewal, As I journey through this season of Lent, I offer You the things I am choosing to set aside. You know the habits I cling…

Litany of Humility

The Litany of Humility was composed by Cardinal Rafael Merry del Val, who served as secretary of state to Pope Saint Pius X. This Catholic prayer is designed to help us cultivate…

The Jesus Prayer

The Jesus Prayer is a simple yet profound invocation that expresses a deep plea for God’s mercy. This prayer serves as a tool for cultivating inner peace and fostering a deeper connection with God. It emphasizes humility and repentance, acknowledging our human sinfulness while invoking…

Surrender Novena

For the past several weeks, our “Women’s Circle of Faith and Friendship” has been reading the book, Wrapped Up – God’s Ten Gifts for Women. Drawing on both the deep…

Fragrance Prayer

Mother Teresa took a well-loved prayer poem by Cardinal John Henry Newman (1801-1890), originally titled “Radiating Christ” and changed the singular to plural, and prayed it every day after Communion…

Our Lady’s 15 Promises for Praying the Rosary

The Holy Rosary is an enormous source of grace and spiritual protection, and one of the most powerful sacramentals of the Catholic Church. After the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass,…

Memorare

The Memorare is a prayer that reminds us that we have a wonderful advocate and protector in the mother of our Lord, the Blessed Virgin Mary. In our prayers to…

Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Virgin of Fatima, Mother of Mercy, Queen of Heaven and Earth, Refuge of Sinners, we who belong to the Marian Movement consecrate ourselves in a very special way to your…

Come Holy Spirit

“Come, Holy Spirit, come by means of the powerful intercession of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Your well-beloved Spouse.” This is a beautiful prayer invoking the Holy Spirit through the…

Prayers Before Confession

Come, Holy Spirit, enlighten my mind that I may clearly know my sins. Move my heart that I may be sincerely sorry for them, honestly confess them and firmly resolve…

Marian Doxology

The Marianist Doxology is a short prayer that celebrates the honor and glory given to the Holy Trinity through the Immaculate Virgin Mary. It is rooted in Marianist spirituality, which emphasizes…

The 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit Novena

The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit are, according to Catholic Tradition, wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of God. The standard interpretation has been the one that St. Thomas Aquinas worked out in…

Serenity Prayer

God, grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, and Wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a…

The Magnificat

During this special time of year, we celebrate Advent by reading the words of Luke as he tells the Christmas story. The birth of Christ marks a time when hope…

Anima Christi

The Anima Christi (Latin for “Soul of Christ”), is a prayer inviting us to ask our Lord for comfort, strength, and guidance. It offers us a chance to meditate on His…

Saint Michael the Archangel

Archangels are one of the nine choirs of angels. Archangels have unique roles as God’s messengers to people at critical times. Among all the angels, they have the most special…

A Holy Communion Prayer

Dear Lord, May I receive you in this Communion with open arms and a loving and contrite heart, so that I may be filled with Your grace, for my good and…

“I (Still) Do”

Lord Jesus, grant that I and my husband will continue to have a true and understanding love for each other. Grant that we may both forever be filled with faith…