Prayers

Prayers in English and Latin.

Catholic Prayers are presented here in multiple forms, including in Latin for some, and with or without the 2nd person "thy / thine" form of "you / your"

For full set of prayers see

• Catholic Prayers | USCCB
• Prayers | St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church

Our Father

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
"From Our Father (USCCB)

Pater noster, qui es in cælis: sanctificétur nomen tuum; advéniat regnum tuum; fiat volúntas tua,sicut in cælo, et in terra. Panem nostrum cotidiánum da nobis hódie; et dimítte nobis débita nostra, sicut et nos dimíttimus debitóribus nostris; et ne nos indúcas in tentatiónem; sed líbera nos a malo. Amen.
From the Roman Missal 2002

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Prayer to Jesus

also, "The Prayer," or "The Jesus Prayer"

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner or Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the Living God, have mercy on me a sinner

Domine Jesu Christe, Fili Dei, miserere mei, peccatoris

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Saint Michael the Archangel

also, "Prayer to Saint Michael"

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle; be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world, seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Sancte Michael Archangele, Defende nos in proelio, contra nequitiam et insidias diaboli esto praesidium. Imperet illi Deus, supplices deprecamur: tuque, Princeps militiae caelestis, in virtute Dei, in infernum detrude satanam aliosque spiritus malignos, qui ad perditionem animarum pervagantur in mundo. Amen.

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Prayers for preparation for Communion

These prayers are commonly used as "chaplets" (prayers on individual Rosary beads) and other purposes

Jesus Lord, welcome thou be

This medieval prayer was spoken as the priest holds up the Eucharist in the "Great Elevation" upon its consecration. The versions here are in Modern and Middle English:

Lord Jesus Christ, welcome You be! In the form of bread, You I do see. Lord Jesus Christ, with Your Holy Name, Shield me today from my sins and shame. Absolution and the Holy Eucharist, Lord, You grant me both. Before I shall go from here; And with sincere contrition of my sins, That I, Lord, will never die therein. And as you are of a maiden born, Suffer me to never be forlorn. But when I shall go, Grant me the joys of heaven with infinite glow.

Ihesu Lord, welcome thow be, In forme of bred as I the se; Ihesu! for thy holy name, Schelde me to day fro synne & schame. Schryfte & howsele, Lord, thou graunte me bo, Er that I schale hennes go, And verre contrycyone of my synne, That I Lord never dye there-Inne, And as thow of a may I-bore, Sofere me never to be for-lore, But whenne that I schale hennes wende, Grawnte me the blysse wyth-owten end. Amen. Amen.

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St. Gertrude's prayer

Eternal father, I offer Thee the most precious blood of Thy divine Son, Jesus In union with all the Masses said throughout the world today or all the holy souls in purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the Universal Church, for those in my own home and within my own family. Amen.

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Psalm 103

Adapted: Bless the LORD, O my soul;   all my being, bless his holy name! Bless the LORD, O my soul,   and forget not all his benefits. Who pardons all your sins,   and heals all your ills. Who redeems your life from the pit,   and crowns you with mercy and compassion, Who fills your days with good things,   so your youth is renewed like the eagle's Notes:

From the Daily Missal: Bless the LORD, O my soul;   and all my being, bless his holy name! Bless the LORD, O my soul,   and forget not all his benefits. For as the heavens are high above the earth,   so surpassing is his kindness toward those who fear him. As far as east is from west,   so far has he put our transgressions from us. The LORD has established his throne in heaven,   and his kingdom rules over all. Bless the LORD, all you his angels,   you mighty in strength, who do his bidding. Notes -

John 20:28

“My Lord and my God!”

Act of Contrition (Confession prayer)

Traditional form

O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins because of thy just punishments, but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, who art all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve with the help of Thy grace to sin no more and to avoid the near occasion of sin. Amen.

Actus Contritionis Deus meus, ex toto corde paenitet me omnium meorum peccatorum, Eaque detestor, quia peccando, non solum poenas a Te iuste statutas promeritus sum, Sed praesertim quia offendi Te, summum bonum, ac dignum qui superomnia diligaris. Ideo firmiter propono, adiuvante gratia Tua, de cetero me non peccaturum peccandique occasiones proximas fugiturum. Amen
From prayerist.com

Las lagrimas de san Pedro El Greco 1580

Modern form

Act of Attrition My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against you whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us. In his name, my God, have mercy. Amen

After receiving the Priests' absolution, instead of thanking the Priest, who is standing "in the person of Christ," it is more appropriate to thank God with, "Praise be to God."

Prayers of the Rosary

Apostle's 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 by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead. (And his kingdom will have no end.) 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.

"From Apostles' Creed | USCCB

Symbolum Apostolorum Credo in Deum Patrem omnipoténtem, Creatórem cæli et terræ, et in Iesum Christum, Fílium eius únicum, Dóminum nostrum, qui concéptus est de Spíritu Sancto, natus ex María Vírgine, passus sub Póntio Piláto, crucifíxus, mórtuus, et sepúltus; descéndit ad ínfernos; tértia die resurréxit a mórtuis; ascéndit ad cælos, sedet ad déxteram Dei Patris omnipoténtis; inde ventúrus est iudicáre vivos et mórtuos. Credo in Spíritum Sanctum, sanctam Ecclésiam cathólicam, sanctórum communiónem, remissiónem peccatórum, carnis resurrectiónem, vitam ætérnam. Amen.

From Prayers of the Rosary in Latin, prayinglatin.com

Our Father

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
"From Our Father (USCCB)

Glory Be

• also called "The Doxology"
• which means "words of praise"

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.
From Glory Be (Doxology) | USCCB

Doxologia Minor Glória Patri, et Fílio et Spirítui Sancto. Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, et in sæcula sæculórum. Amen.
From Prayers of the Rosary in Latin, prayinglatin.com

Fatima Prayer: O my Jesus

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell and lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who are most in need of thy mercy.
"Adapted from various translations, including: Fatima Prayers, World Apostolate of Fatima Genesee County Michigan Fatima Prayer, Catholic.org

Dómine Jesu, dimitte nobis débita nostra, salva nos ab igne inferni; perduc in caelum omnes ánimas, praesertim eas, quae misericórdiae tuae máxime indigent.
Prayers of the Rosary in Latin, prayinglatin.com; see also Latin versions of Fatima prayers explaination, prayinglatin.com

Fatima Prayer: Most Holy Trinity

Most Holy Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, I adore thee profoundly, and I offer thee the most precious Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ, present in all the tabernacles of the world, in reparation for the outrages, sacrileges and indifference by which he himself is offended. And, through the most infinite merits of his most Sacred Heart and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I beg of thee the conversion of poor sinners

Adapted from various translations, including: Fatima Prayers, World Apostolate of Fatima Genesee County Michigan Fatima Prayer, Catholic.org

SANCTISSIMA Trinitas: Pater, Filius et Spiritus Sanctus, profundissime te adoro. Offero tibi pretiosissimum Corpus et Sanguinem, animam et divinitatem Jesu Christi qui præsens est in omnibus tabernaculis totius mundi, in reparationem contumeliarum omnium, sacrilegiorum et indifferentiæ quibus offenditur. Per infinita merita Sacratissimi Cordis Jesu et Immaculatae Cordis Mariæ conversionem peccatorum peto. Amen

Prayers tothe MOST HOLY TRIINITY, traditionalcatholicprayers.com

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.
Adapted from various sources

Ave Maria Ave María, grátia plena, Dóminus tecum; benedícta tu in muliéribus, et benedíctus fructus ventris tui, Iesus. Sancta María, Mater Dei, ora pro nobis peccatóribus, nunc, et in hora mortis nostræ. Amen.
From Prayers of the Rosary in Latin, prayinglatin.com

Hail Mary with 'you/your'

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayers of the Rosary | USCCB

Salve Regina

• also called "The Hail Holy Queen"

Hail, holy Queen, mother of mercy, 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 toward us; and after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of they womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. Pray for us Holy Mother of God, That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Amen

"From >>SOURCE

Salve Regina Salve Regína, mater misericórdiæ; vita, dulcédo, et spes nostra, salve; ad te clamámus éxsules fílii Evæ, ad te suspirámus, geméntes et flentes in hac lacrimárum valle. Eia ergo, advocáta nostra, illos tuos misericórdes óculos ad nos convérte: et Iesum, benedíctum fructum ventris tui, nobis post hoc exsílium osténde. O clemens, o pia, o dulcis Virgo María. Ora pro nobis, Sancta Dei Genetrix, Ut digni efficiamur promissiónibus Christi. Amen

From Prayers of the Rosary in Latin

Salve Regina w/ you/your

Hail, holy Queen, mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope. To you we cry, poor banished children of Eve; to you we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn, then, most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy toward us; and after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. Amen
Prayers of the Rosary | USCCB

Prayers to Mary

prayers to Mary other than those used in the Rosary

The Memorare

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession, was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen. Notes:

Prayers to Saint Joseph

In Praise of Saint Joseph

I praise you dear Saint Joseph, man according to the heart of God. You were found worthy to be the husband of the Virgin Mary and foster father of the Son of God. To you God sent an angel to reveal the wondrous mystery of the Incarnation and the plans of his holy will. God bestowed on you countless graces, gave you the privilege of living with Jesus and Mary, sharing their joys and sorrows; patience amidst trials, and perseverance amid the toil of daily labor. With great fidelity you followed every inspiration from heaven, and with full confidence placed yourself in the hands of Divine Providence, grateful for his loving care. God will also take care of me if I, like you, live according to his holy will, and if like you I make his honor and glory the aim of my life. O Blessed Saint Joseph, may your life be an inspiration to me when i find it hard to be faithful in the practice of virtue and in the fuifilment of my duties. Help me to imitate your example, to trust in God's grace, and to have the great happiness of dying in the friendship of Jesus and under the protection of Mary. Amen.

To you, O blessed Joseph

To you, O blessed Joseph, do we come in our tribulation, and having implored the help of your most holy Spouse, we confidently invoke your patronage also. Through that charity which bound you to the Immaculate Virgin Mother of God and through the paternal love with which you embraced the Child Jesus, we humbly beg you graciously to regard the inheritance which Jesus Christ has purchased by his Blood, and with your power and strength to aid us in our necessities. O most watchful guardian of the Holy Family, defend the chosen children of Jesus Christ; O most loving father, ward off from us every contagion of error and corrupting influence; O our most mighty protector, be kind to us and from heaven assist us in our struggle with the power of darkness. As once you rescued the Child Jesus from deadly peril, so now protect God's Holy Church from the snares of the enemy and from all adversity; shield, too, each one of us by your constant protection, so that, supported by your example and your aid, we may be able to live piously, to die in holiness, and to obtain eternal happiness in heaven. Amen.

Requiem Prayers / Prayers for the Dead

Deus Propicius Esto ("God be favorable to me")

God be favorable to me, a sinner, and be my guard all the days of my life. God of Abraham, God of Isaac, God of Jacob, have mercy on me, and send to my aid Michael your Archangel, that he may keep, protect and defend me from all my enemies, visible and invisible. Holy Michael, the Archangel of God, defend me in battle, that I may not perish in the dreadful judgment. Archangel of Christ, by the grace which you have merited I beseech you, through Our Only-Begotten Lord Jesus Christ, draw me today and always from deadly peril. Holy Michael, Holy Gabriel, Holy Raphael, all holy angels and archangels of God, hasten to help me. I beseech you all, you heavenly Virtues, that by the power of the most high God you give me your aid, so that no enemy may be able to condemn or oppress me,   neither in my house, nor out of it, neither sleeping nor walking. Behold + the cross of the Lord, begone your enemies. The lion of the tribe of Judah has conquered; Root of David, stem of Jesse, savior of the world, who have redeemed me through your cross and blood, save me, help me, my God. Agios, Agios, Agios. Cross of Christ, protect me. Cross of Christ, save me. Cross of Christ, defend me from every evil.

Deus propicius esto michi peccatori et sis custos mei omnibus diebus vite mee. Deus Abraham deus Ysaac, deus Iacob miserere mei et mitte in adiutorium meum Michaelem archangelum qui me protegat et defendat ab omnibus inimicis meis visibilibus et invisibilibus. Sancte Michael archangele defende me in prelio ut non peream in tremendo iudicio. Archangele Christi Michael per graciam quam meruisti te deprecor per dominum nostrum Ihesum Christum unigenitum filium dei ut eripias me hodie et in omni tempore ab omnibus periculis

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In paradisum

May the angels lead you into paradise; may the martyrs receive you at your arrival and lead you to the holy city Jerusalem. May choirs of angels receive you and with Lazarus, who once was poor, may you have eternal rest.

In paradisum deducant te angeli; in tuo adventu suscipiant te martyres, et perducant te in civitatem sanctam Jerusalem. Chorus angelorum te suscipiat, et cum Lazaro quondam paupere ceternam habeas requiem.

Tantum ergo Sacramentum

Traditional hymn adapted from Saint Thomas Aquinas' Pange Lingua, saeculo XIII

Therefore, so great a sacrament Let us venerate with bowed heads And may the ancient document give place to the new observance and may faith supply a substitute for the defect of the senses. To the Father and to the Son Be praise, and joy good fortune, honor, strength also and blessing: to the one proceeding from (them) both (may there) be equal praise.

Tantum ergo Sacramentum Veneremur cernui: Et antiquum documentum Novo cedat ritui: Praestet fides supplementum Sensuum defectui. Genitori, Genitoque Laus et iubilatio, Salus, honor, virtus quoque Sit et benedictio: Procedenti ab utroque Compar sit laudatio.

Lenten prayers

Anima Christi

Soul of Christ, sanctify me Body of Christ, save me Blood of Christ, inebriate me Water from Christ's side, 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 malicious enemy defend me In the hour of my death call me And bid me come unto Thee That I may praise Thee with Thy saints and with Thy angels Forever and ever Amen

Anima Christi, sanctifica me. Corpus Christi, salva me. Sanguis Christi, inebria me. Aqua lateris Christi, lava me. Passio Christi, conforta me. O bone Iesu, exaudi me. Intra tua vulnera absconde me. Ne permittas me separari a te. Ab hoste maligno defende me. In hora mortis meae voca me. Et iube me venire ad te, Ut cum Sanctis tuis laudem te, In saecula saeculorum. Amen

Daily prayers

Before a meal

Bless us, O Lord, and these Thy gifts, which we are about to receive from Thy bounty, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Adapted from various sources

Morning Offering

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, for the salvation of souls, the reparation of sins, the reunion of all Christians, and in particular for the intentions of the Holy Father this month. Amen.

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Prayers of the Church Fathers

St. Clement of Rome (35-101 AD)

We beseech You, Master, to be our helper and protector. Save the afflicted among us; have mercy on the lowly; Raise up the fallen; appear to the needy; heal the ungodly; Restore the wanderers of Your people; Feed the hungry; ransom our prisoners; Raise up the sick; comfort the faint-hearted.

St. Clement of Alexandria (150-215 AD)

Be kind to Your little children, Lord; that is what we ask of You as their Tutor, You the Father, Israel’s guide; Son, yes, but Father as well. Grant that by doing what You told us to do, we may achieve a faithful likeness to the Image and, as far as is possible for us, may find in You a good God and a lenient Judge. May we all live in the peace that comes from You. May we journey towards Your city, sailing through the waters of sin untouched by the waves, borne tranquilly along by the Holy Spirit, Your Wisdom beyond all telling. Night and day until the last day of all, may our praises give You thanks, our thanksgiving praise You: You who alone are both Father and Son, Son and Father, the Son who is our Tutor and our Teacher, together with the Holy Spirit.

St. Irenaeus of Lyons (130-202 AD)

I appeal to you, Lord, God of Abraham, God of Isaac, God of Jacob and Israel, You the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Infinitely merciful as You are, it is Your will that we should learn to know You. You made heaven and earth, You rule supreme over all that is. You are the true, the only God; there is no other god above You. Through our Lord Jesus Christ …and the gifts of the Holy Spirit, grant that all who read what I have written here may know You, because You alone are God; let them draw strength from You; keep them from all teaching that is heretical, irreligious or godless.

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Sources:

• 4 Ancient prayers from the earliest Christians

From Our Father (USCCB)

Source: Adapted from Psalm 103 (NAB)

"From Our Father (USCCB)

• prayer written by Saint Bernard, who was greatly devoted to Mary
• source: The Memorare - Prayers - Vatican News

English version from "The Stripping of the Altars: Traditional Religion in England, 1400-1580"] by Eamon Duffy (pp 269-270). Duffy reproduced the prayer in the context of medieval seriousness about what the prayer calls, "the dreadful judgment" and the battle over it. The Latin version, with different text, is reproduced from from Folio 15r, The Burnet Psalter. University of Aberdeen. (abdn.ac.uk)

https://la.wikisource.org/wiki/Pange_lingua