Essential Catholic Prayers
These foundational prayers form the cornerstone of Catholic spiritual life
Our Father
The Lord's Prayer taught by Jesus
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be 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
Prayer to Our Lady
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.
Glory Be
Doxology to the Trinity
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.
Daily Prayer Companions
Start and end each day with these beautiful prayers
Morning Offering
Consecrate your day to God
O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary,
I offer you my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings
of this day for all the intentions of your Sacred Heart,
in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
throughout the world,
in reparation for my sins,
for the intentions of all our Associates,
and in particular for the intentions of the Holy Father this month. Amen.
Night Prayer
End your day in gratitude
Thank you, God, for this day.
For the gift of life, for my family and friends,
for all the blessings you have given me.
Forgive me for any wrongs I have done today.
Help me to grow closer to you.
Watch over me and all those I love
as we sleep tonight.
May your angels guard us
and may we wake tomorrow ready to serve you. Amen.