Prayers

The Lord's Prayer
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 trespassed against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
 
Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of Grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
 
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.
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The Confiteor
I confess to almighty God
and to you, my brothers and sisters,
that I have greatly sinned
in my thoughts and in my words,
in what I have done
and in what I have failed to do,
through my fault, through my fault,
through my most grievous fault;
therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin,
all the Angels and Saints,
and you, my brothers and sisters,
to pray for me to the Lord our God.
May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life. Amen.

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 Father;
through him all things were made.
For us men and for our salvation
he came down from heaven,
and by the Holy Spirit
was incarnate of the Virgin Mary,
and became man.
For our sake
he was crucified under Pontius Pilate,
he suffered death and was buried,
and rose again on the third day
in accordance with the Scriptures.
He ascended into heaven and is seated
at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory
to judge the living and the dead
and his kingdom will have no end.
And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord,
the giver of life, who proceeds
from the Father and the Son,
who with the Father and the Son
is adored and glorified,
who has spoken through the prophets.
And one, holy, catholic
and apostolic Church.
I confess one baptism
for the forgiveness of sins
and I look forward to the resurrection
of the dead
and the life of the world to come. Amen.

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;
on the third day he rose again
from the dead;
he ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand
of God the Father almighty;
from there he will 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 life everlasting. Amen.

Prayer before the Crucifix
Behold, O kind and gentle Jesus, I kneel before you and pray that you would impress upon my heart the virtues of faith, hope and charity, with true repentance for my sins and a firm purpose of amendment. At the same time, with sorrow I meditate on your five precious wounds, having in mind the words which David spoke in prophecy: "They have pierced my hands and my feet. I can count all my bones." (Ps 22)

Anima Christi
Soul of Christ, sanctify me; Body of Christ, save me; Blood of Christ, inebriate me; Water from the side of Christ, wash me; Passion of Christ, strengthen me; O good Jesus, hear me; Within your wounds hide me; Separated from you, let me never be; From the evil one protect me; At the hour of my death, call me; And close to you bid me; That with your saints, I may be praising you forever and ever. Amen.

Dedication to Jesus
Lord Jesus Christ, take all my freedom, my memory, my understanding, and my will. All that I have and cherish you have given me. I surrender it all to be guided by your will. Your love and your grace are wealth enough for me. Give me these, Lord Jesus, and I ask for nothing more. Amen.

Prayer to the Holy Spirit
Come, Holy Spirit
Fill the hearts of your faithful
Come among us as wind and fire
And ignite our lives with renewed faith
Come, Holy Spirit
Fill the hearts of your faithful
Help us to grow in the life of grace
And reflect your presence in our lives.
Come, Holy Spirit
Fill the hearts of your faithful
Give us courage and faith to use our gifts
In service of the church and your people
Come, Holy Spirit
Fill the hearts of your faithful
Enable our parishes, our families, and our communities to
Respond to the challenge of the gospel.
Come, Holy Spirit
Fill the hearts of your faithful
Bless the young, support the old.
Sustain all those who minister to your people.
Come, Holy Spirit
Fill the hearts of your faithful
Be the wind and the fire that brings new life to your church
And open our minds and hearts to your presence among us
Come, Holy Spirit
Fill the hearts of your faithful
May our prayer help us to embrace the call you give us
To be holy people in service to God and one another.
Come, Holy Spirit
Fill the hearts of your faithful.
Amen

The Memorare
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 I come; before you I stand sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate! Despise not my petitions, but in your mercy hear and answer me. Amen. 

The Magnificat
My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior; Because He has regarded the lowliness of His handmaid; for, behold, henceforth, all generations shall call me Blessed; because He who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is His name; And His mercy is from generation to generation on those who fear Him. He has shown might with His arm, He has scattered the proud in the conceit of their heart. He has put down the mighty from their thrones, and has exalted the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich He has sent away empty. He has given help to Israel, His servant, mindful of his mercy. Even as He spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to His posterity forever.

The Rosary
First Three Mysteries:
Who increases our faith.
Who strengthens our hope.
Who perfects our love.

Joyful Mysteries:
Whom you conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Whom you carried in your womb, visiting St. Elizabeth.
To whom you gave birth.
Whom you presented in the Temple.
Whom you found in the Temple.

Sorrowful Mysteries:
Who sweated blood for us sinners.
Who was scourged for us sinners.
Who was crowned with thorns for us sinners.
Who carried the cross for us sinners.
Who was crucified for us sinners.

Glorious Mystery:
Who resurrected from the dead.
Who ascended into Heaven.
Who sent us the Holy Spirit.
Who raised you, Blessed Virgin, up into Heaven.
Who crowned you, Blessed Virgin, in Heaven.

Prayer to Mary
Remembering our most holy, most pure, most blessed and glorious Lady, the Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary with all the Saints, let us commend ourselves and one another, and our whole life to Christ our God.
O gentle Protectress of Christians, unfailing Mediatrix before the Creator, do not despise the prayerful voices of sinners; but, in your goodness, hasten to assist us, who trustfully cry out to you. Inspire us to prayer, and hasten to hear our supplication. Intercede always, Mother of God, on behalf of those who honor you.

Morning offering
O my God, I offer you every thought and word and act of today. Please bless the people of the whole world, especially my family and friends. And please, dear God, help me to be good today.

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

Grace after meals
We give thee thanks for all thy benefits, O almighty God, who livest and reignest forever. Amen. May the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Stations of the Cross