Prayer

Prayers

Everyday Catholic prayers, Marian prayers and prayers in the spirit of St. Francis.

Everyday prayers

The Sign of the Cross In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Pray

The Lord’s Prayer (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… Pray

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

Glory Be 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. Pray

The 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 Spirit… Pray

Prayers to Mary

Fatima Prayer (O my Jesus) O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to heaven, especially those most in need of your mercy. Amen. Pray

Hail, Holy Queen (Salve Regina) Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To you do we cry, poor banished children of Eve; to you do we send up our si… Pray

The Memorare Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercessi… Pray

Franciscan prayers

Peace Prayer (Make me an instrument) 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 … Pray

Prayer before the Crucifix of San Damiano Most High, glorious God, enlighten the darkness of my heart and give me true faith, certain hope and perfect charity, sense and knowledge, Lord, that… Pray

Morning, noon & night

Act of Contrition O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended you, and I detest all my sins because I dread the loss of heaven and the pains of hell; but most of… Pray

Morning Offering O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you my prayers, works, joys and sufferings of this day for all the intentions of your Sacred H… Pray

The Angelus V. The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary. R. And she conceived of the Holy Spirit. Hail Mary… V. Behold the handmaid of the Lord. R. Be it done un… Pray