The Lord's Prayer

 

Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed by 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 trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. Amen

 

Hail Mary

 

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with Thee. Blessed art Thou among women And Blessed is the fruit of Thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God Pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen

 

Gloria

 

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

 

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 of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. On the third day, he rose again, he ascended into Heaven and is seated at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty. He will come again 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.

 

Act of Faith

 

O my God, I firmly believe all the truths that the Holy Catholic Church believes and teaches; I believe these truths, O Lord, because Thou, the infallible Truth, hast revealed them to her; in this faith I am resolved to live and die. Amen.

 

Act of Hope

 

O my God, relying on Thy promises, I hope that, through the infinite merits of Jesus Christ, Thou wilt grant me pardon of my sins, and the graces necessary to serve Thee in this life and to obtain eternal happiness in the next. Amen.

 

Act of Charity

 

O my God, I love Thee with my whole heart and above all things, because Thou art infinitely good and perfect; and I love my neighbour as myself for love of Thee. Grant that I may love Thee more and more in this life, and in the next for all eternity. Amen.

 

Act of Contrition

 

O my God, I am sorry and beg pardon for all my sins, and detest them above all things, because they deserve They dreadful punishments, because they have crucified my loving Saviour Jesus Christ and, most of all, because they offend Thine infinite goodness; and I firmly resolve, by the help of Thy grace, never to offend Thee again, and carefully to avoid the occasions of sin. Amen

 

Morning offering

 

O Jesus, through the most pure heart of Mary, I offer Thee all the sufferings and joys for all the intentions of Thy divine heart in the Holy Mass.

 

Salve Regina

 

Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of mercy! Hail, our life, our sweetness and our hope! To Thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To Thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious Advocate Thine eyes of mercy towards us and after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of Thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary!

 

The Angelus (Said at 6am, noon and 6pm daily, except during the Easter season)

 

The angel of the Lord declared unto Mary. š And she conceived of the Holy Spirit.

Hail Mary ...

Behold the handmaid of the Lord. š Let it be done unto me according to thy word.

Hail Mary ...

And the Word was made flesh. š And dwelt among us.

Hail Mary ...

Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. š That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ

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. š Amen.

 

Regina Caeli (Said instead of the Angelus during the Easter Season)

 

Rejoice, O Queen of Heaven, Alleluia! For He Whom thou didst merit to bear, Alleluia! Has risen as He said, Alleluia! Pray for us to God, Alleluia!

Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, Alleluia! š For the Lord has risen indeed, Alleluia!

Let us pray: O God, who hast given joy to the whole world through the Resurrection of They Son, our Lord Jesus Christ; grant that through the prayers of His Virgin Mother Mary, we may obtain the joys of everlasting life. Through the same Christ, our Lord.

š 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 then with confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother! To you do 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

 

Prayer to Guardian Angel

 

Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God's love commits me here, ever this day be at my side to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.

 

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, O Almighty God, for these Thy benefits. Who lives and reigns, world without end. Amen. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

 

Prayer for the Pope

 

Let us pray for our Most Holy Father the Pope. May the Lord preserve him and give him life, and make him blessed upon the earth, and deliver him not up to the will of his enemies. Amen.

 

Prayer before a crucifix

 

Behold, O kind and most sweet Jesus, I cast myself upon my knees in Your sight, and with the most fervent desire of my soul I pray and beseech You that You would impress upon my heart lively sentiments of Faith, Hope and Charity, true repentance for my sins and a firm purpose of amendment, while with deep affection and grief of soul I ponder within myself and mentally contemplate Your five most precious wounds, having before my eyes that which David spoke in prophecy of You, O good Jesus: they have pierced my hands and feet, they have numbered all my bones.

 

Act of self dedication

 

Take O Lord, and receive my entire liberty, my memory, my understanding and my whole will. All that I am and all that I possess You have given me: I surrender it all to You to be disposed of according to Your will. Give me only Your love and Your grace; with these I will be rich enough, and will desire nothing more. Amen.

 

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 thy wounds hide me
Suffer me not to be separated from thee.

From the malignant enemy defend me
At the hour of my death call me
And bid me come fly to thee
That with the saints I may praise thee,
For ever and ever. Amen.

 

 

Prayer for Vocations to the Priesthood

 

Almighty and eternal God, we ask you to call to the priesthood today ardent but gentle servants of the Gospel. Send them into the harvest to offer the Sacrifice of the Mass; to lead others to your love; to strengthen the faith of believers; to bring forgiveness to the repentant; to give the Bread of Life to starving souls; to comfort the suffering; to help the dying; to spread the Kingdom of Heaven in our midst. Give many young men the courage to respond generously to your call. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.