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For the Intercession of Saint Paul
In this prayer, we ask for the intercession of Saint Paul, whom the Holy Spirit guided in his preaching, so that we too may be guided in the ways of the Lord.
To Saint Paul for Perseverance
In this prayer to Saint Paul, we pray for the grace to persevere in the Christian Faith.
In Honor of Saint Paul
This remarkable prayer in honor of Saint Paul is drawn from the ancient liturgy of the Coptic Church, the original Christian Church of Egypt.
Prayer for Government
Archbishop John Carroll of Baltimore wrote this prayer in 1791. It is a good prayer to pray as a family or as a parish on national holidays, such as Independence Day and Thanksgiving.
Prayer for Those in the Armed Services
This touching prayer for those in the armed services emphasizes the spiritual, rather than the physical, dangers of war, because physical death is powerless to kill the soul, but sin can deprive us of Heaven.
Prayer Before a Crucifix
This prayer, recited before a crucifix, is often prayed after Communion or after Mass. The final words are from Psalm 21:17-18.
To the Precious Blood of Jesus
In this moving prayer, we recall the redemptive quality of the Precious Blood of Jesus.
For the Fruits of the Precious Blood
In this prayer, we ask God the Father to help us to recognize our debt to Christ and thus properly to venerate the Precious Blood.
To Obtain the Reunion of the Christians of the East
In this prayer, we recall the importance of the Churches of the East and look forward to the day when we can all once again be one.
A Devout Exercise for the Unity of the Church
In this prayer, we join with Christ in praying for the unity of all Christians.
Novena to Saint Joseph the Worker
This novena to St. Joseph, the patron of workers, is perfect for those times when we have an important project or assignment that we're having trouble completing.
Short Novena for Corpus Christi
This very short novena can be prayed at any time, but it is most appropriate in the nine days before or after the Feast of Corpus Christi, celebrating the Body and Blood of Christ.
Novena to Saint Joseph
This novena to Saint Joseph, the patron saint of all fathers, is a good prayer for fathers to ask for the graces and strength necessary to rear their children well, or for children to pray on behalf of their fathers.
Saint Andrew Christmas Novena
This prayer is often called the "Christmas Novena" or the "Christmas Anticipation Prayer," because it is prayed 15 times every day from the Feast of Saint Andrew the Apostle (November 30) until Christmas. In the novena, we ask God to grant our request in the honor of the birth of His Son at Christmas.
Novena to Saint Anthony for Any Need
Catholics often turn to St. Anthony of Padua, known for his miracles both before and after his death, with their requests. In this novena, or nine-day prayer, we not only ask for St. Anthony’s intercession but promise to live more Christian lives.
Novena to Saint Anthony to Find a Lost Article
St. Anthony of Padua is invoked thousands (maybe millions!) of times daily to help find items that have been lost. This novena to find a lost article reminds us that the most important goods are spiritual.
Memorare
The Memorare to the Blessed Virgin Mary is one of the best known of all Marian prayers.
Offering in Reparation to the Precious Blood
This long but beautiful prayer recalls that our salvation comes through Christ's shedding of His Precious Blood.
Prayer to the Eternal Father
In this prayer, offering to God the Father the Precious Blood of Christ, we are reminded that repentance for our sins goes hand in hand with the struggles of the whole Church and concern for the souls in Purgatory.
Prayer to Jesus
This short prayer calls to mind the Precious Blood of Jesus and asks Christ for His aid.
Tantum Ergo Sacramentum
"Tantum Ergo Sacramentum" is the final two verses of the "Pange Lingua Gloriosi," a Eucharistic hymn that was composed by St. Thomas Aquinas for the Feast of Corpus Christi.
Pange Lingua Gloriosi
This is a traditional English translation of the "Pange Lingua," a famous Eucharistic hymn composed by St. Thomas Aquinas for the Feast of Corpus Christi.
The Magnificat
The Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55) is the Virgin Mary's response to her cousin Elizabeth's greeting at the Visitation, glorifying God and thanking Him for choosing her to bear His Son. It is traditionally recited as part of evening prayer.
Prayer to Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque
In this prayer, we ask St. Margaret Mary to intercede for us with Jesus, that we may obtain the graces of the Sacred Heart.
Prayer to Our Lady of Sheshan
In honor of the Feast of Our Lady Help of Christians (May 24), Pope Benedict XVI composed this prayer in May 2008 and asked that it be recited every year on May 24, the World Day of Prayer for the Church in China.