Church Prayers
Explore the rich tradition of Catholic prayer in this collection of common prayers passed down through the generations.
17 sessions
1Our FatherCall upon God the Father with this first prayer Jesus taught his disciples to pray.
Minute Prayer1 min
2Hail MaryMeditate on words from the Gospel of Luke Chapter 1 and ask for Mary's intercession with this traditional prayer.
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3Glory BeGive glory and praise to God with this traditional prayer, also known as the Doxology.
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4Fatima PrayerAsk Jesus for mercy in this prayer that Mary gave to three shepherd children when she appeared in Fatima, Portugal. This prayer is traditionally said after the "Glory Be" in the Rosary.
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5Apostles' CreedOffer up this ancient prayer which provides "a faithful summary of the apostles' faith" (CCC 194).
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6Nicene CreedOffer up this ancient prayer and "enter into communion with God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and also with the whole Church." St. Ambrose describes the Creed as "the treasure of our soul" (CCC 197).
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7Act of Contrition: TraditionalIn this traditional Act of Contrition, express your sorrow for past sins committed and resolve, with God's help, not to sin again.
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8Act of Contrition: AlternateIn this Act of Contrition from the Rite of Penance, express your sorrow for past sins and resolve, with God's help, not to sin again.
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9St. Michael the ArchangelAsk St. Michael the Archangel for protection in this traditional prayer composed by Pope Leo XIII in 1884.
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10Hail, Holy QueenAsk Mary, the Queen of Heaven, to pray for us in this traditional Marian hymn composed in the Middle Ages.
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11MemorareSeek the Virgin Mary's help and intercession with this traditional prayer, commonly attributed to St. Bernard of Clairvaux.
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12Act of FaithAffirm your belief in God and ask for an increase of faith with this traditional act of faith.
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13Act of HopeAffirm your hope in God and ask for an increase of hope with this traditional act of hope.
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14Act of LoveExpress your love for God and ask for an increase of charity with this traditional act of love.
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15Anima ChristiCall on Jesus and ask him to draw near with this traditional prayer, a favorite of St. Ignatius of Loyola.
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16Divine PraisesBless God's name with this litany of blessing, traditionally prayed after Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
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17Prayer Before the CrucifixLook upon Jesus in his suffering and remember his undying love for us with this prayer before the crucifix.
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