Prayers
Prayer to Obtain Favors
Traditionally said 15 times a day from November 30th (Feast of St. Andrew) until Christmas Day.
Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour vouchsafe, O…
St. Therese Novena Rose Prayer
St. Therese, the Little Flower, please pick for me a rose from the Heavenly Garden and send it to me with a message of love. Ask God to grant me the favor I thee implore, (mention petition here) and tell Him I will love Him each day more and more. …
1st Epistle of Saint Paul To The Corinthians - Ch. 13
If I speak with the tongues of men, and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. And if I should have prophecy and should know all mysteries, and all knowledge, and if I should have all faith, so that I could…
An Ancient Prayer to St. Joseph
O St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the Throne of God, I place in thee all my interests and desires. O St. Joseph do assist me by thy powerful intercession and obtain for me from thy Divine Son all spiritual blessings through Jesus Christ,…
Prayer for the Triumph of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
O most pure and Immaculate Virgin! The most privileged of all creatures! Alone among the descendants of Adam who were never for an instant an enemy of thy Creator! O most perfect image of the holiness of God, Mary conceived without sin! Remember, we beg thee, the purposes for which…
Indulgenced Prayer Before a Crucifix
Behold, O kind and most sweet Jesus, I cast myself upon my knees in Thy sight, and with the most fervent desire of my soul I pray and beseech Thee to impress upon my heart lively sentiments of faith, hope, and charity, with true contrition for my sins and a…
The Memorare
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee do I come, before thee I…
Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in 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 hosts, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who…
Act of Contrition
O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins, because I dread the loss of heaven, and the pains of hell; but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, Who art all good and deserving of all my love. I…
Grace Before and After Meals
Grace 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, Almighty God, for these and all of Thy blessings which we have received from Thy bounty through Christ…
