Our Father
Jesus teaches his disciples to turn to God as Father.
Traditional prayerPrayer & everyday faith
Catholic Prayer Library
Find words for the moment you are in. Read a traditional prayer, pray for someone you love, or begin a daily practice.
36 prayers
Hail Mary
The first part recalls the greetings to Mary in Luke 1:28 and 1:42.
Traditional prayerGlory Be
This short doxology praises the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Traditional prayerSign of the Cross
The Sign of the Cross names the Holy Trinity and recalls Christ’s saving Cross.
Traditional prayerApostles’ Creed
The Creed gathers central Christian beliefs into a profession of faith.
Traditional prayerHail, Holy Queen
Also known by its Latin opening, Salve Regina, this Marian prayer asks Mary to accompany us in the sorrows and hopes of life.
Traditional prayerMemorare
The Memorare is a traditional appeal for Mary’s intercession.
Traditional prayerPrayer to St. Michael
This traditional prayer asks God’s protection through St.
Traditional prayerGuardian Angel Prayer
A short traditional prayer asking our guardian angel’s help.
Traditional prayerAct of Contrition
This traditional form expresses sorrow for sin and a sincere intention to change with God’s help.
Traditional prayerAct of Faith
Faith is a response to God’s revelation.
Traditional prayerAct of Hope
Christian hope rests in God’s goodness rather than in our ability to control every outcome.
Traditional prayerAct of Charity
This traditional act joins love of God with love of neighbor.
Traditional prayerThe Angelus
The Angelus recalls the Incarnation.
Traditional prayerRegina Caeli
This traditional Marian prayer celebrates the Resurrection.
Traditional prayerGrace Before Meals
A traditional blessing before eating.
Traditional prayerGrace After Meals
A traditional thanksgiving after a meal, often followed by prayer for those who have died..
Traditional prayerEternal Rest
This traditional prayer commends the dead to God’s mercy.
Traditional prayerCome, Holy Spirit
A traditional invocation of the Holy Spirit, asking for wisdom and love.
Traditional prayerAnima Christi
This medieval prayer asks for close union with Christ.
Traditional prayerMorning Prayer
Begin the day by offering ordinary responsibilities to God..
Original prayerEvening Prayer
An evening prayer of gratitude, repentance, and trust..
Original prayerPrayer for Healing
Bring illness and the needs of caregivers to Christ.
Original prayerPrayer for Peace
Pray for peace within yourself, between neighbors, and in the wider world..
Original prayerPrayer in Anxiety
A prayer for moments of worry.
Original prayerPrayer in Grief
Bring loss honestly to God without forcing yourself to feel better quickly..
Original prayerPrayer for Family
A prayer for family life in all its ordinary complexity..
Original prayerPrayer for Children
Pray for children and the adults responsible for their care..
Original prayerPrayer Before Work
Offer your paid work, study, caregiving, or household duties to God..
Original prayerPrayer for Guidance
A prayer for discernment that makes room for advice, reflection, and responsibility..
Original prayerPrayer for Forgiveness
Forgiveness does not require pretending harm was acceptable or returning to an unsafe situation..
Original prayerPrayer for Protection
Ask God’s care while taking sensible steps to protect yourself and others..
Original prayerPrayer of Thanksgiving
Gratitude helps us notice both God’s gifts and the people through whom they arrive..
Original prayerPrayer for Trust
Trust can include both decisive action and patient waiting..
Original prayerPrayer Before Confession
Prepare for the sacrament with honesty and confidence in God’s mercy..
Original prayerPrayer After Confession
Give thanks after confession and turn your resolution into a concrete action..
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Rosary by Day
Find the mysteries, meditations, and prayers for each day.
Open guideConfession Guide
Prepare calmly and know what to say.
Open guideDivine Mercy Chaplet
Follow the order of prayer with a bead counter.
Open guideStations of the Cross
Pray through fourteen original meditations.
Open guideDaily Gospel & Prayer
Read today’s Mass readings and make time for reflection.
Open guideSeasonal Guides
Advent, Lent, Holy Week, Easter, and remembrance.
Open guideTraditional prayers use familiar historical English forms; wording varies between prayer books. Original prayers and reflections are labeled. Explore the Novena Center.