The Angelus

The Angel of the Lord declared to Mary: And she conceived of the Holy Spirit. Hail Mary… Behold the handmaid of the Lord: Be it done unto me according to Thy word. Hail Mary… And the Word was made Flesh: And dwelt among us. Hail Mary… Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God, that… Continue reading The Angelus

Peace Prayer of Saint Francis

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 there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy. O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled… Continue reading Peace Prayer of Saint Francis

Prayer to the Holy Trinity Before Every Action

Omnipotence of the Father, help my frailty and rescue me from the depths of misery. Wisdom of the Son, direct all my thoughts, words, and actions. Love of the Holy Spirit, be the source of all the operations of my soul this day, so that they may be entirely conformed to the Divine will.

Mid-Day Prayer

O God, grant me a moment to reflect on Your gift to me of this day. Help me to see Your touch in all that has already happened and to hope You will be with me in all that is still coming my way. For the tasks You have given me and for the strength… Continue reading Mid-Day Prayer

Prayer After Meals

We give Thee thanks, Almighty God, for these and all Thy gifts which we have received from Thy goodness, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer Before Meals

Bless us, O Lord, and these, thy gifts, which we are about to receive through Thy bounty, through Christ, our Lord, Amen.

Prayer Before a Journey

Lord, be our guide and our protector on the journey we are about to take. Watch over us. Protect us from accidents. Keep us free from harm to body and soul. Lord, support us with Your grace when we are tired. Help us to be patient in any trouble which may come our way. Keep… Continue reading Prayer Before a Journey

Motorist’s Prayer

Each time I drive Lord, may I feel, Your hands-on mine upon the wheel. Give me a careful, watchful eye, for young and old, when I drive by. Keep me from speeding needlessly, passing earth’s beauties heedlessly. I want to use this car for You, to drive my friends safely too. But all these things… Continue reading Motorist’s Prayer