Catholic Prayers
The prayers of the Church — with their words, origins and how to pray them. Every prayer can be read aloud or prayed in a quiet, focused mode.
Devotion
How to pray the Rosary
The mysteries, the beads, and the days — step by step.
Learn the RosaryEssential prayersThe Sign of the CrossIn the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.…Beginning and end of every prayerEssential prayersThe Our FatherOur Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in h…Daily; at Mass; in the RosaryMarian prayersThe Hail MaryHail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy…Daily; the Rosary; the AngelusEssential prayersGlory Be (Doxology)Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever s…After psalms; in the Rosary; any timeEssential prayersThe Apostles' CreedI believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lor…Beginning of the Rosary; Baptism; personal prayerEssential prayersAct of ContritionO my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended thee, and I detest all my sins because of thy just punishmen…Confession; before sleep; after sinMarian prayersHail, Holy Queen (Salve Regina)Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished chil…End of the Rosary; Night PrayerMarian prayersThe MemorareRemember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implore…In times of needPrayers for protectionPrayer to Saint Michael the ArchangelSaint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the d…After Mass; in times of spiritual strugglePrayers for protectionGuardian Angel PrayerAngel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God's love commits me here, ever this day be at my side, to light and …Morning and night; a first prayer for childrenPrayers to the Holy SpiritCome, Holy SpiritCome, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. V. Send forth yo…Before study, decisions, or workDaily prayersGrace Before MealsBless us, O Lord, and these thy gifts, which we are about to receive from thy bounty, through Christ our Lord.…Before eatingDaily prayersMorning OfferingO Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you my prayers, works, joys and sufferings of this day …On wakingPrayers for the deadEternal Rest (Prayer for the Dead)Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. May the…For the departed; passing a cemetery; NovemberPrayers for every needPrayer of Saint Francis (Peace Prayer)Lord, make me an instrument of your peace: where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pard…In conflict; for peace of mindPrayers for every needPrayer for Someone Who Is SickLord Jesus, you went about doing good and healing every illness. Look with love on N., who is sick. Give stren…For healing; before surgery; in hospitalPrayers for every needPrayer in Time of GriefLord God, you are close to the brokenhearted. In my sorrow, hold me. Thank you for the gift of N., whom I have…After a loss; at a funeral; on anniversariesPrayers for every needPrayer for Peace in Anxious TimesJesus, I trust in you. You see the worries I carry and the thoughts that will not rest. I place them in your h…When anxious, worried or overwhelmed
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Learning to pray
- How do Catholics pray?Q&A
- How do you pray the Rosary?Q&A
- What is Lent, and why do Catholics fast?Q&A
- What is Advent?Q&A
- What are holy days of obligation?Q&A
- When does Lent end?Q&A
- What is the Divine Mercy Chaplet?Q&A
- May I own a rosary for artistic display?Q&A
- Does abstinence from meat include animal byproducts?Q&A
- Isn't it wrong for a Catholic hospital cafeteria to serve meat on Lenten Fridays?Q&A
- Why is rose used in Advent, in the wreath and the vestments?Q&A
- Does "world without end" mean there will be no end of the world?Q&A
- What should I do with sacramentals sent by charities?Q&A
- Why weren't my prayers answered if the Memorare says no one was left unaided?Q&A
- Is the power of prayer lost if your mind wanders?Q&A
- If no answer to prayer comes, should a person give up praying?Q&A
- If you sell a blessed item, is it no longer blessed?Q&A
- Can we pray directly to God, or must all prayer go through Jesus?Q&A
- Where can I find a copy of the Divine Office?Q&A
- What does "Hosanna" mean?Q&A
- What did St. John of the Cross mean by detachment from people?Q&A
- Why did the Church ban the Divine Mercy devotion from 1959 to 1978?Q&A
- Am I wrong to make the sign of the cross over my children's homes?Q&A
- How can we offer Jesus' Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity in the Divine Mercy Chaplet?Q&A
- Does the rosary have to be said a certain way to be effective?Q&A
- How do solemnities, feasts and memorials differ?Q&A
- How should elderly Catholics observe fasting and abstinence during Lent?Q&A
- Can parishioners give each other ashes on Ash Wednesday?Q&A
- Is the Mass obligation lifted when All Saints' Day falls on a Monday?Q&A
- Did the early Church move the Sabbath from Saturday to Sunday?Q&A
- How can I overcome severe anxiety?Q&A
- Is it OK to work on Sunday?Q&A
- What should I do about my sister's refusal to celebrate birthdays and holidays?Q&A
- Must all the mysteries be prayed to gain the rosary indulgence?Q&A
- How do we sanctify the Lord's Day (Sundays and holy days)?Q&A