O Jesus! meek and humble of heart, Hear me. (Response: Deliver me, Jesus) From the desire of being esteemed, From the desire of being loved, From the desire of being extolled, From the desire of being honored, From the desire of being praised, From the desire of being preferred to others, From the desire of… Continue reading Litany of Humility
Prayer Category: Traditional Prayers
Litany of St. Joseph
Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. 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 Ghost, have mercy on us. Holy Trinity, One God, have… Continue reading Litany of St. Joseph
Memorare
(Prayer by Saint Bernard of Clairvaux) Remember, O Most Gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of Virgins, my Mother; to you do I come, before you… Continue reading Memorare
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. (Response: Have mercy on us) God the Father of Heaven, God the Son, Redeemer of the world, God the Holy Spirit, Holy Trinity, One God, (Response: Pray for us) Holy… Continue reading Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Salve Regina (Hail, Holy Queen)
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, Hail, our Life, our Sweetness and our Hope! To you do we cry, poor banished children of Eve; to you do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this vale of tears. Turn then, most gracious Advocate, your eyes of mercy towards us; and after this our… Continue reading Salve Regina (Hail, Holy Queen)
Glorious Mysteries (Sundays & Wednesdays)
First Mystery: The Resurrection Let us contemplate how our Lord Jesus Christ, triumphing over death, rose again the third day, glorious and immortal. 1 Our Father, 10 Hail Mary, 1 Glory be Second Mystery: The Ascension Let us contemplate how our Lord Jesus Christ, forty days after His Resurrection, ascended into Heaven, in the presence… Continue reading Glorious Mysteries (Sundays & Wednesdays)
Sorrowful Mysteries (Tuesdays & Fridays)
First Mystery: The Agony in the Garden Let us contemplate how our Lord Jesus Christ was so afflicted for us in the garden of Gethsemane that His body was bathed in a sweat of blood. 1 Our Father, 10 Hail Mary, 1 Glory be Second Mystery: The Scourging at the Pillar Let us contemplate how… Continue reading Sorrowful Mysteries (Tuesdays & Fridays)
Luminous Mysteries (Thursdays)
First Mystery: The Baptism of Jesus Let us contemplate how our Lord Jesus Christ went to the Jordan to be baptized. And then Heaven opened and a voice proclaimed, “You are My Son, the Beloved, with You, I am well pleased.” 1 Our Father, 10 Hail Mary, 1 Glory be Second Mystery: The Miracle at… Continue reading Luminous Mysteries (Thursdays)
Joyful Mysteries (Mondays & Saturdays)
First Mystery: The Annunciation Let us contemplate how the Angel Gabriel saluted our Blessed Lady with the title Full of grace, and declared to her the incarnation of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. 1 Our Father, 10 Hail Mary, 1 Glory be Second Mystery: The Visitation Let us contemplate how the Blessed Virgin Mary,… Continue reading Joyful Mysteries (Mondays & Saturdays)
The Stations of the Cross
The Stations of the Cross are a 14-step Catholic devotion that commemorates Jesus Christ’s last day on Earth as a man. The fourteen devotions, or stations, focus on specific events of His last day, beginning with His condemnation. The Stations are commonly used as a mini pilgrimage as the individual moves from station to station.… Continue reading The Stations of the Cross