Prayers
Common Catholic prayers, to read or pray along with. New ones are added often.
The essentials
Our Father
The Lord's Prayer
Given by Jesus to his disciples when He was teaching them how to pray. (Matthew 6, Luke 11)
Hail Mary
A greeting woven from Scripture — the angel Gabriel's words and Elizabeth's blessing — asking Our Lady to pray for us.
Glory Be
Doxology
A short prayer of praise to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Short enough to pray at any moment of the day.
The Creeds
To Our Lady
Protection
Prayer to St. Michael
St. Michael the Archangel
A prayer asking for St. Michael, a Great Archangel, in God's triumphant army to defend us against evil. St. Michael the Archangel, throughout the Bible has protected God's chosen people. This prayer is asking him to protect you too, through God's all-powerful grace.
Prayer to Your Guardian Angel
Angel of God
A simple, trusting prayer to the angel God gives each of us to guard and guide us through the day.
St. Patrick's Breastplate
The Lorica of St. Patrick
An ancient Irish prayer of protection — a 'breastplate' is a piece of armor — wrapping yourself in Christ on every side.
Daily rhythm
Morning Offering
A way to give your whole day to God before it starts — every prayer, task, joy, and struggle. A beautiful first habit for a new Catholic.
Prayer Before Meals
Grace Before Meals
The simple blessing Catholics pray before eating, thanking God for the food and for his care. Easy to teach children.
Devotions
Anima Christi
Soul of Christ
An ancient, intimate prayer to Jesus — asking him to make every part of us his own. Long a favorite for the moments after Communion.
The Divine Praises
Blessed be God
These are sometimes prayed at the end of Holy Mass, or at the end of Eucharistic Adoration.
St. Bridget's Twelve-Year Prayers
The Seven Prayers of St. Bridget of Sweden
Seven prayers on the times Jesus shed his Blood for us, given to St. Bridget of Sweden. A tender, unhurried way to sit with the Passion of Christ.