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  • Act of Contrition

    O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended You because of Your just punishments, the loss of Heaven and the pains of Hell, but most of all because they offend You, who are all good, and worthy of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace, to confess my… Continue reading Act of Contrition

  • Act of Faith

    O my God, I firmly believe that you are one God in three divine Persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. I believe that your 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… Continue reading Act of Faith

  • Act of Hope

    O my God, Relying on your infinite mercy and promises, I hope to obtain pardon of my sins, the help of your grace, and life everlasting, through the merits of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Redeemer. + Amen +

  • Act of Love

    O my God, I love you above all things with my whole heart and soul, because you are all good and worthy of all my love. I love my neighbor as myself for the love of you. I forgive all who have injured me and I ask pardon of those whom I have injured. +… Continue reading Act of Love

  • Act of Spiritual Communion

    My Jesus,  I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul.  Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally,  come at least spiritually into my heart.  I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly… Continue reading Act of Spiritual Communion

  • Angelus

    Foreword The Angelus is a prayer that helps us remember the moment when Our Blessed Mother said “Yes” to Our Lord’s will while also reminding us to do the same. This prayer is usually recited at 6:00 am, 12:00 pm and 6:00 pm throughout the day. Order of Prayer ℣. The Angel of the Lord declared… Continue reading Angelus

  • 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, 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… Continue reading Apostles’ Creed

  • Ave Maria

    Ave Maria, gratia plena, Dominus tecum. Benedicta tu in mulieribus, et benedictus fructus ventris tui, Iesus. Sancta Maria, Mater Dei, ora pro nobis peccatoribus, nunc, et in hora mortis nostrae. + Amen +

  • Chaplet of St. Michael the Archangel

    History In the 19th century, St. Michael the Archangel appeared to Servant of God, Antonia d’Astonac, a Portuguese Carmelite Nun. He revealed to her that he wished to be honored via the Nine Choirs of Angels.1, 2, 3 The Promise For those who recite this devotion, St. Michael has promised that an escort of nine… Continue reading Chaplet of St. Michael the Archangel

  • Chaplet of the Divine Mercy

    History Between 1931 and 1938, Our Lord appeared to St. Maria Faustina, and reminded the world, through her, about His love for all humanity.1 In 1935, through a vision and interior voice, she was given a powerful prayer that drew upon the mercy of God. This prayer eventually became the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy.2… Continue reading Chaplet of the Divine Mercy

  • Chaplet of the Holy Wounds

    History Throughout the life of Servant of God, Sr. Maria Marta Chambon, between 1850 and 1907, Our Lord had appeared to her and taught her, bit by bit, the prayers that would form the Chaplet of the Holy Wounds.1, 2 Our Lord said that it was necessary to spread this devotion and it has been… Continue reading Chaplet of the Holy Wounds

  • Come Holy Spirit

    Come O Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit, O Lord, and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth. + Amen +

  • Devotion of the Five First Saturdays to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

    History On July 13th, 1917, Our Lady appeared to the children of Fatima: Servant of God Lúcia of Fatima, St. Jacintha and St. Francisco. She revealed to them that in the future she would ask for the Reparation of the Five First Saturdays.1 On December 10th, 1925, Our Lady appeared to Sr. Lúcia of Fatima… Continue reading Devotion of the Five First Saturdays to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

  • Devotion of the Nine First Fridays to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

    Jump to how to execute the devotion History Between 1673 and 1675, Our Lord revealed to the world His Sacred Heart through St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, a religious sister of the order of the Visitation of Our Lady, at Paray-le-Monial in Burgundy, France.1 Our Lord asked that we develop a devotion to His Sacred Heart,… Continue reading Devotion of the Nine First Fridays to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

  • Enrollment in the Confraternity of the Brown Scapular

    History In 1251, Our Lady appeared to St. Simon Stock and provided him a brown scapular. She said, “This shall be a privilege for you and all Carmelites, that anyone dying in this habit shall not suffer eternal fire.”1 The Church expanded this privilege to any member of the laity who were willing to be… Continue reading Enrollment in the Confraternity of the Brown Scapular

  • Examen

    Foreword The Examen is a simple and short review of the day where you look for how God has impacted your life. It was gifted to St. Ignatius Loyola by God, who then spread this practice to others.1 It is a staple practice of the Jesuit order and is practiced by many Catholics.1 Order of… Continue reading Examen

  • Examination of Conscience

    Foreword Before we can go for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and seek God’s forgiveness of our sins, we must first identify our sins through a process called the Examination of Conscience.1 For any sins we identify, we must note them and the number of times we committed them since our last confession.1 Methods of examining… Continue reading Examination of Conscience

  • Glory Be

    Glory be to the FatherAnd to the SonAnd to the Holy Spirit, As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall it be, world without end. + Amen +

  • Grace after Meals

    We give You thanks for all Your benefits, O Almighty God, You who live and reign world without end. + Amen + May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of You my God, rest in peace. + Amen + Reference from Catholic.org

  • Grace before Meals

    Bless us, O Lord, for these Thy gifts, which we are about to receive from Thy bounty through Christ Our Lord. + Amen +

  • Hail Holy Queen

    Hail, Holy Queen,Mother of Mercy,our life, 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 valley of tears! Turn, then, O most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this, our exile, show… Continue reading Hail Holy Queen

  • 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 + The Hail Mary is a very powerful prayer after the Our… Continue reading Hail Mary

  • Litany for the Faithful Departed

    Lord, have mercy, Lord, have mercy.Christ, have mercy, Christ, have mercy.Lord, have mercy, Lord, have mercy. Christ, hear us, Christ, graciously hear us. God, the Father of Heaven, have mercy on the souls of the faithful departed (♱)God the Son, Redeemer of the world, ♱God the Holy Ghost, ♱Holy Trinity, one God, ♱ Holy Mary,… Continue reading Litany for the Faithful Departed

  • Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary

    Lord, have mercy, Lord, have mercy.Christ, have mercy, Christ, have mercy.Lord, have mercy, Lord, have mercy. Christ hear us, Christ graciously hear us. God, the Father of heaven, have mercy on us (♱)God the Son, Redeemer of the world, ♱God the Holy Spirit, ♱Holy Trinity, one God, ♱ Holy Mary, pray for us (♱)Holy Mother… Continue reading Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary

  • Litany of the Saints

    Lord, have mercy, Lord, have mercy on us.Christ, have mercy, Christ, have mercy on us.Lord, have mercy, Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us, Christ, graciously hear us. God, the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.Holy… Continue reading Litany of the Saints

  • Litany to St. Joseph

    Lord, have mercy, Lord, have mercy.Christ, have mercy, Christ, have mercy.Lord, have mercy, Lord, have mercy. Jesus, hear us, Jesus, graciously hear us. God the Father of heaven, have mercy on us (♱)God the Son, Redeemer of the World, ♱God the Holy Spirit, ♱Holy Trinity, one God, ♱ Holy Mary, pray for us. St. Joseph,… Continue reading Litany to St. Joseph

  • Litany to the Divine Mercy

    Divine Mercy, gushing forth from the bosom of the Father, I trust in You (♱)Divine Mercy, greatest attribute of God, ♱Divine Mercy, incomprehensible mystery, ♱Divine Mercy, fountain gushing forth from the mystery of the Most Blessed Trinity, ♱Divine Mercy, unfathomed by any intellect, human or angelic, ♱Divine Mercy, from which wells forth all life and… Continue reading Litany to the Divine Mercy

  • Litany to the Holy Angels

    Lord, have mercy, Lord, have mercy.Christ, have mercy, Christ, have mercy.Lord, have mercy, Lord, have mercy. Christ hear us, Christ, graciously hear us. God the Father of heaven, have mercy on us.God the Son, Redeemer of the World, have mercy on us.God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us. Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us. Holy… Continue reading Litany to the Holy Angels

  • Litany to the Holy Face of Jesus

    Lord, have mercy, Lord, have mercy.Christ, have mercy, Christ, have mercy.Lord, have mercy, Lord, have mercy. Christ, hear us, Christ, graciously hear us. Holy Mary, pray for us. O Adorable Face, which was worshiped with a profound respect by Mary and Joseph, when they beheld It for the first time, have mercy on us (♱)O… Continue reading Litany to the Holy Face of Jesus

  • Litany to the Holy Family

    Lord, have mercy, Lord, have mercy.Christ, have mercy, Christ, have mercy.Lord, have mercy, Lord, have mercy. Christ, hear us, Christ, graciously hear us. God, the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.God, the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on… Continue reading Litany to the Holy Family

  • Litany to the Holy Name of Jesus

    Lord, have mercy, Lord, have mercy.Christ, have mercy, Christ, have mercy.Lord, have mercy, Lord, have mercy. Jesus, hear us, Jesus, graciously hear us. God the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us (♱)God the Son, Redeemer of the world, ♱God the Holy Spirit, ♱Holy Trinity, one God, ♱ Jesus, Son of the living God, have… Continue reading Litany to the Holy Name of Jesus

  • Litany to the Holy Spirit

    Lord, have mercy, Lord, have mercy.Christ, have mercy, Christ, have mercy.Lord, have mercy, Lord, have mercy. God the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us. (♱)God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.Holy Trinity, One God, have mercy on us. Divine Essence, one true God,… Continue reading Litany to the Holy Spirit

  • Litany to the Holy Trinity

    ℣. Blessed be the holy Trinity and undivided Unity;℟. We will give glory to Him, because He hath shown His mercy to us. ℣. O Lord our Lord, how wonderful is Thy Name in all the earth!℟. O the depth of the riches of the wisdom and of the knowledge of God! Lord, have mercy,… Continue reading Litany to the Holy Trinity

  • Litany to the Most Precious Blood of Jesus

    Lord, have mercy, Lord, have mercy.Christ, have mercy, Christ, have mercy.Lord, have mercy, Lord, have mercy. Jesus, hear us, Jesus, graciously hear us. God, the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us (♱)God, the Son, Redeemer of the world, ♱God, the Holy Spirit, ♱Holy Trinity, One God, ♱ Blood of Christ, only-begotten Son of the… Continue reading Litany to the Most Precious Blood of Jesus

  • Litany to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

    Lord, have mercy, Lord, have mercy.Christ, have mercy, Christ, have mercy.Lord, have mercy, Lord, have mercy. Christ, hear us, Christ, graciously hear us. God the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us (♱).God the Son, Redeemer of the world, ♱God, the Holy Spirit, ♱Holy Trinity, One God, ♱Heart of Jesus, Son of the Eternal Father,… Continue reading Litany to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

  • 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, I fly to thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee do I come; before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O… Continue reading Memorare

  • Mental Prayer

    Mental prayer is a method of meditating and conversing with the Lord in the interior of your heart. It is not a complicated prayer, but it is so essential that St. Alphonsus Ligouri said, “It is morally impossible for him who neglects meditation to live without sin.” Below is a method of mental prayer created… Continue reading Mental Prayer

  • Nicene Creed

    I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the… Continue reading Nicene Creed

  • Nunc Dimittis (Night Prayer)

    Save us, Lord, while we are awake; protect us while we sleep; that we may keep watch with Christ and rest with him in peace. Now, Master, You let your servant go in peace.  You have fulfilled Your promise. My own eyes have seen Your salvation,  which You have prepared in the sight of all peoples. A… Continue reading Nunc Dimittis (Night 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, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.… Continue reading Our Father

  • Prayer before Work to St. Joseph the Worker

    O Glorious Saint Joseph, model of all those 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 natural inclinations; To work with thankfulness and joy, considering it an honor to… Continue reading Prayer before Work to St. Joseph the Worker

  • Prayer for Family Peace

    Keep us, Lord, from pettiness. Let us be thoughtful in world and deed. Help us put away pretense and face each other in deep trust without fear or self-pity. Let us be done with fault findings and be quick to discover the best in every situation. Guard us from ill-temper and hasty judgement. Encourage us… Continue reading Prayer for Family Peace

  • Prayer to St. Joseph

    O, St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interest and desires. O, St. Joseph, do assist me by your powerful intercession, and obtain for me from your divine Son all spiritual blessings, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, so that, having… Continue reading Prayer to St. Joseph

  • Prayer to St. Michael

    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, O prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about… Continue reading Prayer to St. Michael

  • Prayer to the Blessed Virgin to obtain a good death

    Oh Mary, sweet refuge of miserable sinners, at the moment when my soul departs from this world, my sweetest mother, by the grief that thou didst endure when thou wast present at the death of thy Son upon the cross, then assist me with thy mercy. Keep far from me my infernal enemies, and come… Continue reading Prayer to the Blessed Virgin to obtain a good death

  • Prayer to the Holy Spirit

    O Holy Spirit, O Holy Spirit, Beloved of my soul! I adore You! Enlighten me, guide me, sentence me, console me; tell me what I should do, give me Your orders; I promise to submit myself to all that You desire of me; I accept all that You permit to happen to me. Let me… Continue reading Prayer to the Holy Spirit

  • Prayer to the Queen of Mercy

    Oh Mother of my God and my Lady Mary, as a poor wounded and loathsome wretch presents himself to a great queen, I present myself to thee, who are the Queen of Heaven and Earth. From the lofty throne on which thou art seated, do not disdain, I pray thee, to cast thy eye upon… Continue reading Prayer to the Queen of Mercy

  • Prayer to your Guardian Angel

    Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God’s love, commits me here. Ever this day, be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide us. + Amen +

  • Rosary of the Seven Sorrows of the Virgin Mary

    History The Chaplet of Seven Sorrows has its roots in the Middle Ages. However, Our Lady has given this prayer a place of prominence after asking that it be recited every Tuesday and Friday when she appeared to Alphonsine Mumurek in the 1980s at Kibeho, Rwanda.1, 2 Schedule Our Lady requested that this Rosary be… Continue reading Rosary of the Seven Sorrows of the Virgin Mary

  • Salve Regina

    Salve, Regina, mater misericordiae; Vita, dulcedo, et spes nostra, salve. Ad te clamamus, exsules, filii Hevae. Ad te suspiramus, gementes et flentes in hac lacrimarum valle. Eia, ergo, Advocata nostra, illos tuos misericordes oculos ad nos converte. Et Iesum, benedictum fructum ventris tui, nobis, post hoc exsilium ostende. O clemens; O pia; O dulcisVirgo Maria.… Continue reading Salve Regina

  • Sign of the Cross

    In the name of the Father (touch your forehead) And of the Son (touch the center of your chest) And of the Holy (touch your left shoulder) Spirit (touch your right shoulder) + Amen + It is called the Sign of the Cross because we sign ourselves with a cross when we say the prayer.1… Continue reading Sign of the Cross

  • Stations of the Cross

    History Tradition has it that, after the Ascension of Our Lord, Our Lady regularly visited the path of her Son’s Passion, Death and Resurrection.1 This sacred devotion evolved and went through many and forms until the final version in the 18th century.1 It is also known as the Way of the Cross or the Via… Continue reading Stations of the Cross

  • The 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 intentionsof Your Sacred Heart, in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world, in reparation for my sins, for the intentions of all my relatives and friends, and in particular for the intentions of… Continue reading The Morning Offering

  • The Prayer of Pardon

    My God, I believe, I adore, I hope and I love Thee. I beg Thee forgiveness for all those that do not believe, do not adore, do not hope and do not love Thee. + Amen + Referenced from Traditional Catholic Prayers

  • The Prayer of Sacrifice

    O Jesus, it is for the love of Thee, in reparation for the offenses committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and for the conversion of poor sinners that I do this. + Amen + Referenced from Traditional Catholic Prayers

  • The Prayer of Salvation

    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 Thy mercy. + Amen + (To be recited at the end of each decade of the Rosary) Referenced from Traditional Catholic Prayers

  • The Prayer of the Angel

    O Most Holy Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Ghost, I adore Thee profoundly. I offer Thee the most precious Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ present in all the tabernacles of the world, in reparation for the outrages, sacrileges and indifferences by which He is offended. By the infinite merits of the Sacred… Continue reading The Prayer of the Angel

  • The Rosary

    The Rosary is the greatest weapon God has ever forged. If there is only one prayer you say today, it must be the Rosary and it must be said with devotion. This is how to recite the Rosary: Begin with the following prayers: Apostles’ Creed Our Father Hail Mary (recite 3 times) Glory Be Announce… Continue reading The Rosary

  • The Three Hail Mary Devotion

    After waking: Hail Mary(in honor of the Father) Hail Mary(in honor of the Son) Hail Mary(in honor of the Holy Spirit) O my Mother, preserve me from mortal sin during thisday. + Amen + Before sleeping: Hail Mary(in honor of the Father) Hail Mary(in honor of the Son) Hail Mary(in honor of the Holy Spirit)… Continue reading The Three Hail Mary Devotion