Prayers


Sign of the Cross In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
Morning Offering O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer Thee all my prayers, works, joys and sufferings of this day for all the intentions of Thy most Sacred Heart, in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the word and in reparation for my sins.
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 O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. (3 times)
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.
The Apostle's 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, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell; on the third day He arose again from the dead; He ascended into Heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come 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 the life everlasting. Amen.
Act of Faith O my God, I firmly believe that Thou are one God in three Divine Persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. I believe that Thy Divine Son became man and died for our sins and that He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe these and all the truths which the Holy Catholic Church teaches, because Thou hast revealed them, Who can neither deceive nor be deceived.
Act of Hope O my God, relying on Thy almighty power and infinite mercy and promises, I hope to obtain the pardon of my sins, the help of Thy grace and life everlasting, through the pardon of my sins, the help of Thy grace and life everlasting, through the merits of jesus Christ, My Lord and Redeemer.
Act of Charity O my God, I love Thee above all things, with my whole heart and soul, because Thou art all good and worthy of all my love. I love my neighbor as myself for the love of Thee. I forgive all who have injured me and I ask pardon of all whom I have injured.
Act of Contrition (make a brief examination of conscience, then say): O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee and I detest all my sins, because I dread the loss of heaven and the pains of hell, but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, Who art all good and deserving of all my love, I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace, to confess my sins, to do penance and to amend my life. Amen
Prayer to one's Guardian Angel Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom His love commits me here. Ever this day (night) be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen
Confietor I confess to Almighty God, to Blessed Mary ever Virgin, to Blessed Michael the Archangel, to blessed John the Baptist, to the holy Apostles Peter and Paul and to all the saints, that I have sinned exceedingly in thought, word and deed. Through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault. Therefore, I beseech blessed Mary ever virgin, blessed Michael the Archangel, blessed John the Baptist, the holy Apostles peter and Paul and all the Saints, to pray to the Lord our God for me. Amen.
Prayer for Purity O Jesus, Son of the living God, brightness of eternal light, Who from all eternity wast begotten most pure in the bosom of the Eternal Father, and Who in time didst will to be born of a most pure and immaculate Virgin, I Thy creature, full of infirmity, beg of Thee, with all my heart, to preserve me pure in mind and body; and do Thou cause to be renewed most abundantly in the holy Church the virtue of Holy Purity for Thy greater glory and the salvation of the souls Thou hast redeemed. Amen
Prayer to St. Joseph Glorious St. Joseph, model of all who are devoted to labor, obtain for me the grace to work in a spirit of penance for the expiation of my many sins-to work conscientiously, putting the call of duty above my inclinations-to work with gratitude and joy, deeming it an honor to employ and develop by means of labor the gifts received from God-to work with order, peace, moderation, and patience, without recoiling before weariness or difficulties-to work, above all, with purity of intention and with detachment from self, always having death before my eyes and the account which I must render of time lost, talents wasted, good omitted, of vain complacency in success, so fatal to the work of God. Guardian of virgins, and holy father Joseph, to whose faithful custody Christ Jesus, Innocence itself, and Mary, Virgins of virgins, were committed, I pray and beseech thee, by these dear pledges, Jesus and Mary, that being preserved from all uncleanness, I may with spotless mind, pure heart, and chaste body, ever serve Jesus and Mary most chastely all the days of my life. Amen.
Prayer for a Good Death Divine Jesus, incarnate Son of God, Who for our salvation does vouchsafe to be born in a stable to pass Thy life in poverty, trails and misery, and to die amid the sufferings of the Cross, I entreat Thee, say to Thy divine Father at the hour of my death: Father forgive him; say to Thy beloved Mother: Behold thy son; say to my soul, This day thou shalt be with Me in paradise. My God, my God forsake me not in that hour. I thirst: yes, my God, my soul thirsts after Thee, Who art the fountain of living waters. My life passes like a shadow; yet a little while, and all will be consummated. Wherefore, O my adorable Saviour! from this moment, for all eternity, into Thy hands I commend my spirit. Lord Jesus, receive my soul. Amen
Prayer for the Dying Acknowledge, O Lord, Thy creature not made by strange gods, but by Thee, the only living and true God: for there is no other God beside Thee, and none that doeth according to Thy works. Make glad his soul, O Lord, with Thy presence, and remember not his old sins and excess which wrath or heat of evil desire may have aroused. For although he hath sinned, he hath not denied the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost, but hath believed, and hath had a zeal for God, and hath faithfully adored the Creator of all things. May the Angels rejoice with him. Into Thy kingdom, O LOrd, receive Thy servant. May St. Michael, the Archangel of God, prince of the heavenly hosts, receive him. May the holy Angels of God come forth to meet him, and conduct him to the city of the heavenly Jerusalem. May the blessed Peter the Apostle, to whom were given by God the keys of the kingdom of Heaven, receive him. May St. Paul the Apostle, who was counted worthy to be a vessel of election, assist him. May St. John, the chosen Apostle of God, to whom were revealed the secrets of Heaven, intercede for him. May all the holy Apostles, to whom the Lord gave the power of binding and loosing, pray for him. May all the Saints and Elect of God, who, in this world, suffered torments for the name of Christ, intercede for him, that, loosed from the bonds of the flesh, he may attain unto the glory of the heavenly kingdom, through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Into Thy hands, O Lord, I commend his spirit. O lord, Jesus Christ, receive his spirit. Holy Mary, pray for him. Holy Mary, mother of grace, mother of mercy, do thou defend him from the enemy, and receive him at the hour of death. Come to his assistance, ye saints of God; come forth to meet him, ye Angels of the Lord, receiving his soul, offering it in sight of the Most High.
Prayer for Victory O God of battles, Who grantest the victory to those who put their trust in Thee: mercifully hear the prayers of us, Thy servants, that the evil designs of our enemies being defeated, we may praise Thee with unceasing gratitude. Amen
Prayer for Peace O God from Whom are all holy desires, righteous counsels and just works, give to Thy servants that peace which the world cannot give; that our hearts being disposed to keep Thy commandments and the fear of enemies taken away, the times, by Thy protection, may be peaceable. Amen
Short Prayers Jesus, my God, I love Thee above all things. Heart of Jesus, have pity on the dying. May the divine assistance remain always with us. It is Almighty God Who girdeth me with strength. My Lord and my God; my God and my All. My heart is ready, Lord, my heart is ready. O lord, my God, how wonderful is Thy name in the whole world. My God look upon me. Why hast Thou forsaken me? The Lord is my Strength and my praise, and He is become salvation to me.