21 addtional Catholic Prayers

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OLD</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#morning_prayer" TITLE="21 addtional Catholic Prayers"><U><B>MORNING PRAYER</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#prayer_before_communion" TITLE="21 addtional Catholic Prayers"><U><B>PRAYER BEFORE COMMUNION</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#prayer_before_meals" TITLE="21 addtional Catholic Prayers"><U><B>PRAYER BEFORE MEALS</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#prayer_for_a_happy_death" TITLE="21 addtional Catholic Prayers"><U><B>PRAYER FOR A HAPPY DEATH</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#prayer_for_employment" TITLE="21 addtional Catholic Prayers"><U><B>PRAYER FOR EMPLOYMENT</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#prayer_for_life" TITLE="21 addtional Catholic Prayers"><U><B>PRAYER FOR LIFE</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#prayer_for_personal_forgiveness" TITLE="21 addtional Catholic Prayers"><U><B>PRAYER FOR PERSONAL FORGIVENESS</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#prayer_for_the_sick" TITLE="21 addtional Catholic Prayers"><U><B>PRAYER FOR THE SICK</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#prayer_to_our_lady" TITLE="21 addtional Catholic Prayers"><U><B>PRAYER TO OUR LADY</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#prayer_to_the_holy_spirit" TITLE="21 addtional Catholic Prayers"><U><B>PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#renewal_of_baptismal_promises" TITLE="21 addtional Catholic Prayers"><U><B>RENEWAL OF BAPTISMAL PROMISES</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#rosary_prayers" TITLE="21 addtional Catholic Prayers"><U><B>ROSARY PRAYERS</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#the_angelus_v" TITLE="21 addtional Catholic Prayers"><U><B>THE ANGELUS V</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#the_divine_praises" TITLE="21 addtional Catholic Prayers"><U><B>THE DIVINE PRAISES</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#the_universal_prayer__attributed_to" TITLE="21 addtional Catholic Prayers"><U><B>THE UNIVERSAL PRAYER (attributed to Pope Clement XI)</B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="a_prayer_for_america"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>A PRAYER FOR AMERICA</B></div> <div> Father, we beg Your blessing for the Right to Life, the Unborn, the weak, the sick and the old; all who are finding themselves being targets of the vicious culture of death; that our Lord Jesus bless and protect all who stand up for the Christian dignity of persons. That God enlighten those who are traveling down death's highway by their involvement, in any way, with either the contemporary death culture, selfism, relativeism, or any of the new age errors of our times, that God envelop our culture with His Divine protection and help us both individually and as a nation to true enlightenment, conversion and repentance of our selves and our culture. Help us to turn from our national sin of abortion, and return to, and once again become a Christian nation, on the narrow road, that is, the path to becoming a nation and culture, under God. Amen.</div> <div> <A HREF="id60_other_catholic_prayers.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Basic Catholic Prayers"><U><B>MENU of 21</B></U></A><B>     </B><A HREF="id86_m.htm" TITLE="21 addtional Catholic Prayers"><U><B>TOP</B></U></A><B> of page  </B></div> <div> <B> <A NAME="act_of_resignation_to_the_divine_will"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>ACT OF RESIGNATION TO THE DIVINE WILL</B></div> <div> O Lord my God, I now, at this moment, readily and willingly accept at Your hands whatever kind of death it may please You to send me, will all its pains, penalties and sorrows. Amen.</div> <div> <A HREF="id60_other_catholic_prayers.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Basic Catholic Prayers"><U><B>MENU of 21     TOP of page  </B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="anima_christi"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>ANIMA CHRISTI</B></div> <div> Soul of Christ, make me holy. Body of Christ, save me. Blood of Christ, fill me with love. Water from Christ's side, wash me. Passion of Christ, strengthen me. Good Jesus, hear me. Within your wounds, hide me. Never let me be parted from you. From the evil enemy, protect me. At the hour of my death, call me. And tell me to come to you. That with your saints I may praise you. Through all eternity. Amen.</div> <div> <A HREF="id60_other_catholic_prayers.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Basic Catholic Prayers"><U><B>MENU of 21     TOP of page  </B></U></A></div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="daily_offering"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><B>DAILY OFFERING</B></div> <div> O Jesus, through the immaculate heart of Mary, I offer you my prayers, works, joys and sufferings of this day in union with the holy sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world. I offer them for all the intentions of your sacred heart: the salvation of souls, reparation for sin, the reunion of all Christians. I offer them for the intentions of our bishops and of all the apostles of prayer, and in particular for those recom- mended by our Holy Father this month.</div> <div> <A HREF="id60_other_catholic_prayers.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Basic Catholic Prayers"><U><B>MENU of 21     TOP of page  </B></U></A></div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="evening_prayer"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><B>EVENING PRAYER</B></div> <div> O my God, at the end of this day I thank You most heartily for all the graces I have received from You. I am sorry that I have not made a better use of them. I am sorry for all the sins I have committed against You. Forgive me, O my God, and graciously protect me this night. Blessed Virgin Mary, my dear heavenly mother, take me under your protection. St. Joseph, my dear Guardian Angel, and all you saints of God, pray for me. Sweet Jesus, have pity on all poor sinners, and save them from hell. Have mercy on the suffering souls in purgatory... (followed by an Act of Contrition)</div> <div> <A HREF="id60_other_catholic_prayers.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Basic Catholic Prayers"><U><B>MENU of 21     TOP of page  </B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="guardian_angel_prayer___old"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>GUARDIAN ANGEL PRAYER - OLD</B></div> <div> O Holy Angel, attendant of my wretched soul and of mine afflicted life, forsake me not, a sinner, neither depart from me for mine inconstancy. Give no place to the evil demon to subdue me with the oppression of this mortal body; but take me by my wretched and outstretched hand, and lead me in the way of salvation. Yea, O holy Angel of God, the guardian and protector of my hapless soul and body, forgive me all things whatsoever wherewith I have troubled thee, all the days of my life, and if I have sinned in anything this day. Shelter me in this present night, and keep me from every affront of the enemy, lest I anger God by any sin; and intercede with the Lord in my behalf, that He might strengthen me in the fear of Him, and make me a worthy servant of His goodness. Amen.</div> <div> <A HREF="id60_other_catholic_prayers.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Basic Catholic Prayers"><U><B>MENU of 21     TOP of page  </B></U></A></div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="morning_prayer"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><B>MORNING PRAYER</B></div> <div> In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ I will begin this day. I thank you, Lord, for having preserved me during the night. I will do my best to make all I do today pleasing to You and in accordance with Your will. My dear mother Mary, watch over me this day. My Guardian Angel, take care of me. St. Joseph and all you saints of God, pray for me... (followed by Daily Offering)</div> <div> <A HREF="id60_other_catholic_prayers.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Basic Catholic Prayers"><U><B>MENU of 21     TOP of page  </B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="prayer_before_communion"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>PRAYER BEFORE COMMUNION</B></div> <div> Father in heaven, you have made us for yourself; our hearts are restless until they rest in you. Fulfill this longing through Jesus, the bread of life, so that we may witness to him who alone satisfies the hungers of the human family. By the power of your Spirit lead us to the heavenly table where we may feast on the vision of your glory for ever and ever. Amen.</div> <div> <A HREF="id60_other_catholic_prayers.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Basic Catholic Prayers"><U><B>MENU of 21     TOP of page  </B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="prayer_before_meals"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>PRAYER BEFORE MEALS</B></div> <div> Bless us Oh Lord, and these thy gifts, which we are about to receive, from thy bounty, through Christ, Our Lord. Amen.</div> <div> <A HREF="id60_other_catholic_prayers.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Basic Catholic Prayers"><U><B>MENU of 21     TOP of page  </B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="prayer_for_a_happy_death"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>PRAYER FOR A HAPPY DEATH</B></div> <div> O God, great and omnipotent judge of the living and the dead, we are to appear before you after this short life to render an account of our works. Give us the grace to prepare for our last hour by a devout and holy life, and protect us against a sudden and unprovided death. Let us remember our frailty and mortality, that we may always live in the ways of your commandments. Teach us to "watch and pray" (Lk 21:36), that when your summons comes for our departure from this world, we may go forth to meet you, experience a merciful judgment, and rejoice in everlasting happiness. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.</div> <div> <A HREF="id60_other_catholic_prayers.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Basic Catholic Prayers"><U><B>MENU of 21     TOP of page  </B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="prayer_for_employment"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>PRAYER FOR EMPLOYMENT</B></div> <div> God, our Father, I turn to you seeking your divine help and guidance as I look for suitable employment. I need your wisdom to guide my footsteps along the right path, and to lead me to find the proper things to say and do in this quest. I wish to use the gifts and talents you have given me, but I need the opportunity to do so with gainful employment. Do not abandon me, dear Father, in this search, but rather grant me this favor I seek so that I may return to you with praise and thanksgiving for your gracious assistance. Grant this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.</div> <div> <A HREF="id60_other_catholic_prayers.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Basic Catholic Prayers"><U><B>MENU of 21     TOP of page  </B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="prayer_for_life"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>PRAYER FOR LIFE</B></div> <div> O God, our Creator, all life is in your hands from conception until death. Help us to cherish our children and to reverence the awesome privilege of our share in creation. May all people live and die in dignity and love. Bless all those who defend the rights of the unborn, the handicapped and the aged. Enlighten and be merciful toward those who fail to love, and give them peace. Let freedom be tempered by responsibility, integrity and morality.</div> <div> <A HREF="id60_other_catholic_prayers.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Basic Catholic Prayers"><U><B>MENU of 21     TOP of page  </B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="prayer_for_personal_forgiveness"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>PRAYER FOR PERSONAL FORGIVENESS</B></div> <div> Lord Jesus, I am sorry for my sins, I renounce Satan and all his works, And I give you my life. I accept you whom I've just received in communion. I now receive and accept you as my personal Lord and my personal Savior, and as we just prayed, fill us with Your Holy Spirit. Amen.</div> <div> <A HREF="id60_other_catholic_prayers.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Basic Catholic Prayers"><U><B>MENU of 21     TOP of page  </B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="prayer_for_the_sick"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>PRAYER FOR THE SICK</B></div> <div> Father of goodness and love, hear our prayers for the sick members of our community and for all who are in need. Amid mental and physical suffering may they find consolation in your healing presence. Show your mercy as you close wounds, cure illness, make broken bodies whole and free downcast spirits. May these special people find lasting health and deliverance, and so join us in thanking you for all your gifts. We ask this through the Lord Jesus who healed those who believed. Amen.</div> <div> <A HREF="id60_other_catholic_prayers.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Basic Catholic Prayers"><U><B>MENU of 21     TOP of page  </B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="prayer_to_our_lady"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>PRAYER TO OUR LADY</B></div> <div> Remember, O most loving 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 with this confidence, we turn to you, O Virgins of virgins, our Mother. To you we come, before you we stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, do not despise our petitions, but in your mercy hear us and answer us. Amen.</div> <div> <A HREF="id60_other_catholic_prayers.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Basic Catholic Prayers"><U><B>MENU of 21     TOP of page  </B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="prayer_to_the_holy_spirit"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT</B></div> <div> Breathe into me Holy Spirit, That all my thoughts may be holy. Move in me, Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy. Attract my heart, Holy Spirit, that I may love only what is holy. Strengthen me, Holy Spirit, that I may defend all that is holy. Protect me, Holy Spirit, that I always may be holy. PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT: Spirit of wisdom and understanding, enlighten our minds to perceive the mysteries of the universe in relation to eternity. Spirit of right judgment and courage, guide us and make us firm in our baptismal decision to follow Jesus' way of love. Spirit of knowledge and reverence, help us to see the lasting value of justice and mercy in our everyday dealings with one another. May we respect life as we work to solve problems of family and nation, economy and ecology. Spirit of God, spark our faith, hope and love into new action each day. Fill our lives with wonder and awe in your presence which penetrates all creation. Amen.</div> <div> <A HREF="id60_other_catholic_prayers.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Basic Catholic Prayers"><U><B>MENU of 21     TOP of page  </B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="renewal_of_baptismal_promises"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>RENEWAL OF BAPTISMAL PROMISES</B></div> <div> Lord Jesus Christ, I acknowledge you as King of the universe. All creation was made for you. Exercise all your sovereign rights over me. I renew my baptismal promises, renouncing Satan and all his works and empty promises, and I promise to lead a good Christian life. I will try to bring about the recognition of the truth of God and your Church. Divine Heart of Jesus, I offer all my actions that every human heart may accept your kingship. May the kingdom of your peace be established across the world.</div> <div> <A HREF="id60_other_catholic_prayers.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Basic Catholic Prayers"><U><B>MENU of 21     TOP of page  </B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="rosary_prayers"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>ROSARY PRAYERS</B></div> <div> O my Jesus, have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell. Take all souls to heaven, especially those most in need of thy mercy. Amen. (said after every Glory Be to the Father)</div> <div> <A HREF="id60_other_catholic_prayers.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Basic Catholic Prayers"><U><B>MENU of 21     TOP of page  </B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="the_angelus_v"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>THE ANGELUS V</B></div> <div> The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary. </div> <div> R- And she conceived of the Holy Spirit. (Hail Mary....)</div> <div> V- Behold the handmaid of the Lord.</div> <div> R- Be it done unto me according to thy word. (Hail Mary....)</div> <div> V- And the Word was made Flesh.</div> <div> R- And dwelt among us. (Hail Mary....)</div> <div> V- Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God.</div> <div> R- That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.</div> <bR> <div> LET US PRAY: Pour forth, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy grace into our hearts; that, we to whom the Incarnation of Christ, Thy Son, was made known by the message of an Angel, may by His Passion and Cross, be brought to the glory of His Resurrection. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.</div> <div> Traditionally, the Angelus is said at 6 - 12 - 6.</div> <div> <A HREF="id60_other_catholic_prayers.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Basic Catholic Prayers"><U><B>MENU of 21     TOP of page  </B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="the_divine_praises"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>THE DIVINE PRAISES</B></div> <div> Blessed be God. Blessed be His Holy Name. Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true Man. Blessed be the Name of Jesus. Blessed be His Most Sacred Heart. Blessed be His Most Precious Blood. Blessed be Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar. Blessed be the great Mother of God, Mary most Holy. Blessed be her Holy and Immaculate Conception. Blessed be her Glorious Assumption. Blessed be the Name of Mary, Virgin and Mother. Blessed be St. Joseph, her most chaste spouse. Blessed be God in His Angels and in His Saints.</div> <div> <A HREF="id60_other_catholic_prayers.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Basic Catholic Prayers"><U><B>MENU of 21     TOP of page  </B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="the_universal_prayer__attributed_to"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>THE UNIVERSAL PRAYER (attributed to Pope Clement XI)</B></div> <div> Lord, I believe in you: increase my faith.</div> <div> I trust in you: strengthen my trust.</div> <div> I love you: let me love you more and more.</div> <div> I am sorry for my sins: deepen my sorrow.</div> <bR> <div> I worship you as my first beginning,</div> <div> I long for you as my last end,</div> <div> I praise you as my constant helper,</div> <div> And call on you as my loving protector.</div> <bR> <div> Guide me by your wisdom,</div> <div> Correct me with your justice,</div> <div> Comfort me with your mercy,</div> <div> Protect me with your power.</div> <bR> <div> I offer you, Lord, my thoughts: to be fixed on you;</div> <div> My words: to have you for their theme;</div> <div> My actions: to reflect my love for you;</div> <div> My sufferings: to be endured for your greater glory.</div> <bR> <div> I want to do what you ask of me:</div> <div> In the way you ask,</div> <div> For as long as you ask,</div> <div> Because you ask it.</div> <bR> <div> Lord, enlighten my understanding,</div> <div> Strengthen my will,</div> <div> Purify my heart,</div> <div> and make me holy.</div> <bR> <div> Help me to repent of my past sins</div> <div> And to resist temptation in the future.</div> <div> Help me to rise above my human weaknesses</div> <div> And to grow stronger as a Christian.</div> <bR> <div> Let me love you, my Lord and my God,</div> <div> And see myself as I really am:</div> <div> A pilgrim in this world,</div> <div> A Christian called to respect and love</div> <div> All whose lives I touch,</div> <div> Those under my authority,</div> <div> My friends and my enemies.</div> <bR> <div> Help me to conquer anger with gentleness,</div> <div> Greed by generosity,</div> <div> Apathy by fervor.</div> <div> Help me to forget myself</div> <div> And reach out toward others.</div> <bR> <div> Make me prudent in planning,</div> <div> Courageous in taking risks.</div> <div> Make me patient in suffering, unassuming in prosperity.</div> <bR> <div> Keep me, Lord, attentive at prayer,</div> <div> Temperate in food and drink,</div> <div> Diligent in my work,</div> <div> Firm in my good intentions.</div> <bR> <div> Let my conscience be clear,</div> <div> My conduct without fault,</div> <div> My speech blameless,</div> <div> My life well-ordered.</div> <div> Put me on guard against my human weaknesses.</div> <div> Let me cherish your love for me,</div> <div> Keep your law,</div> <div> And come at last to your salvation.</div> <bR> <div> Teach me to realize that this world is passing,</div> <div> That my true future is the happiness of heaven,</div> <div> That life on earth is short,</div> <div> And the life to come eternal.</div> <bR> <div> Help me to prepare for death</div> <div> With a proper fear of judgment,</div> <div> But a greater trust in your goodness.</div> <div> Lead me safely through death</div> <div> To the endless joy of heaven.</div> <bR> <div> Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.</div> <div> <A HREF="id60_other_catholic_prayers.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Basic Catholic Prayers"><U><B>MENU of 21     TOP of page  </B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>