Prayers & Devotions
Common Prayers
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
The Apostles' Creed (I Believe)
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Nicene Creed
I believe in one God,
the Father almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all things visible and invisible.
I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ,
the Only Begotten Son of God,
born of the Father before all ages,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father,
through him all things were made.
For us men and for our salvation
he came down from heaven,
and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary,
and became man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate,
he suffered death and was buried,
and rose again on the third day
in accordance with the Scriptures.
He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory
to judge the living and the dead
and his kingdom will have no end.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son,
who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified,
who has spoken through the prophets.
I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.
I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins
and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead
and the life of the world to come.
Amen.
the Father almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all things visible and invisible.
I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ,
the Only Begotten Son of God,
born of the Father before all ages,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father,
through him all things were made.
For us men and for our salvation
he came down from heaven,
and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary,
and became man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate,
he suffered death and was buried,
and rose again on the third day
in accordance with the Scriptures.
He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory
to judge the living and the dead
and his kingdom will have no end.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son,
who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified,
who has spoken through the prophets.
I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.
I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins
and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead
and the life of the world to come.
Amen.
Prayer to your Guardian Angel
O angel of God, my guardian dear
to whom God's love commits me here.
Ever this day/night be at my side
to light, to guard, to rule and guide.
Amen.
to whom God's love commits me here.
Ever this day/night be at my side
to light, to guard, to rule and guide.
Amen.
The Holy Rosary
The Holy Rosary is composed of twenty 'decades', each made up of the Our Father, ten Hail Marys, and the Glory Be, recited in honour of a mystery in the life of Our Lord or his Blessed Mother. We pray to practice the virtue specially taught by the particular mystery.
The Mysteries of the Rosary are:
The Mysteries of the Rosary are:
The Annunciation |
The Baptism of the Lord |
The Prayer and Agony in the Garden |
The Resurrection |
The Visitation |
The Wedding at Cana |
The Scourging at the Pillar |
The Ascension of Christ into Heaven |
The Nativity |
The Proclamation of the Kingdom and call to conversion |
The Crowning with Thorns |
The Descent of the Holy Spirit |
The Presentation in the Temple |
The Transfiguration |
The Carrying of the Cross |
The Assumption of Our Lady |
The Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple |
The Institution of the Eucharist |
The Crucifixion and Death |
The Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary |
It is traditional to pray the Joyful Mysteries on Monday & Saturday, the Luminous Mysteries (or Mysteries of Light as they are sometimes known) on Thursday, the Sorrowful Mysteries on Tuesday and Saturday, and the Glorious Mysteries on Wednesday and Sunday.
Click the button above to be taken through a step-by-step guide on how to pray the Rosary, including all the Mysteries for today, all the prayers and some other helpful material.
Prayer Intentions of the Holy Father
Each month the Holy Father, Pope Francis, releases his prayer intentions. This year, Pope Francis has begun to produce a video message to go along with these prayer requests. Check back here at the start of each month for the latest video.
Prayers to St Joseph
Prayer by Pope Francis for Year of St 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.
Prayer to St Joseph by Pope Pius X
Glorious St. Joseph, model of all who are devoted to labour, obtain for me the grace to work in the spirit of penance in expiation of my many sins; to work conscientiously by placing love of duty above my inclinations; to gratefully and joyously deem it an honour to employ and to develop by labour the gifts I have received from God, to work methodically, peacefully, and in moderation and patience, without ever shrinking from it through weariness or difficulty to work; above all, with purity of intention and unselfishness, having unceasingly before my eyes death and the account I have to render of time lost, talents unused, good not done, and vain complacency in success, so baneful to the work of God. All for Jesus, all for Mary, all to imitate thee, O patriarch St. Joseph! This shall be my motto for life and eternity.
Amen
Praises of St Joseph by St John Eudes
We greet you, Joseph, image of God the Father. We greet you, Joseph, father of God the son. We greet you, Joseph, temple of the Holy Spirit. We greet you, Joseph, beloved of the Blessed Trinity. We greet you, Joseph, faithful auxiliary of God’s designs. We greet you, Joseph, spouse of the Virgin Mother. We greet you, Joseph, father of all the faithful. We greet you, Joseph, faithful to interior silence. We greet you, Joseph, friend of holy poverty. We greet you, Joseph, example of meekness and patience. We greet you, Joseph, mirror of humility and obedience. You are blessed among all men, and blessed be your eyes, for all they have seen … Blessed be your hands which touched the Incarnate Word. Blessed be your arms which carried him who carries the world … Blessed be your heart, burning with love for him. Blessed be the eternal Father who chose you. Blessed be the Son who loved you. Blessed be the Holy Spirit who sanctified you. Blessed forever be those who bless and love you.
Amen.
Act of Consecration to St. Joseph by St. Bernardine of Siena
Oh, my beloved St. Joseph, adopt me as thy child. Take charge of my salvation; watch over me day and night; preserve me from the occasions of sin; obtain for me purity of body. Through thy intercession with Jesus, grant me a spirit of sacrifice, humility, self-denial, burning love for Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, and a sweet and tender love for Mary, my mother. St. Joseph, be with me living, be with me dying, and obtain for me a favourable judgement from Jesus, my merciful Saviour.
Amen.
Memorare to St Joseph
Remember, O most chaste spouse of the Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who implored your help and sought your intercession were left unassisted.
Full of confidence in your power I fly unto you and beg your protection.
Despise not O Guardian of the Redeemer my humble supplication, but in your bounty, hear and answer me.
Amen.
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.
Prayer to St Joseph by Pope Pius X
Glorious St. Joseph, model of all who are devoted to labour, obtain for me the grace to work in the spirit of penance in expiation of my many sins; to work conscientiously by placing love of duty above my inclinations; to gratefully and joyously deem it an honour to employ and to develop by labour the gifts I have received from God, to work methodically, peacefully, and in moderation and patience, without ever shrinking from it through weariness or difficulty to work; above all, with purity of intention and unselfishness, having unceasingly before my eyes death and the account I have to render of time lost, talents unused, good not done, and vain complacency in success, so baneful to the work of God. All for Jesus, all for Mary, all to imitate thee, O patriarch St. Joseph! This shall be my motto for life and eternity.
Amen
Praises of St Joseph by St John Eudes
We greet you, Joseph, image of God the Father. We greet you, Joseph, father of God the son. We greet you, Joseph, temple of the Holy Spirit. We greet you, Joseph, beloved of the Blessed Trinity. We greet you, Joseph, faithful auxiliary of God’s designs. We greet you, Joseph, spouse of the Virgin Mother. We greet you, Joseph, father of all the faithful. We greet you, Joseph, faithful to interior silence. We greet you, Joseph, friend of holy poverty. We greet you, Joseph, example of meekness and patience. We greet you, Joseph, mirror of humility and obedience. You are blessed among all men, and blessed be your eyes, for all they have seen … Blessed be your hands which touched the Incarnate Word. Blessed be your arms which carried him who carries the world … Blessed be your heart, burning with love for him. Blessed be the eternal Father who chose you. Blessed be the Son who loved you. Blessed be the Holy Spirit who sanctified you. Blessed forever be those who bless and love you.
Amen.
Act of Consecration to St. Joseph by St. Bernardine of Siena
Oh, my beloved St. Joseph, adopt me as thy child. Take charge of my salvation; watch over me day and night; preserve me from the occasions of sin; obtain for me purity of body. Through thy intercession with Jesus, grant me a spirit of sacrifice, humility, self-denial, burning love for Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, and a sweet and tender love for Mary, my mother. St. Joseph, be with me living, be with me dying, and obtain for me a favourable judgement from Jesus, my merciful Saviour.
Amen.
Memorare to St Joseph
Remember, O most chaste spouse of the Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who implored your help and sought your intercession were left unassisted.
Full of confidence in your power I fly unto you and beg your protection.
Despise not O Guardian of the Redeemer my humble supplication, but in your bounty, hear and answer me.
Amen.
Chaplet of St Michael the Archangel
One day, Saint Michael the Archangel appeared to Antonia d'Astonac, a most devout Servant of God and told her that he wished to be honoured by nine salutations corresponding to the nine Choirs of Angels, which should consist of one Our Father and three Hail Marys in honour of each of the Angelic Choirs.
How to pray the Chaplet of St Michael, Archangel
O God, come to my assistance!
O Lord, make haste to help me. Glory be to the Father…
Say 1 Our Father and 3 Hail Marys after each of the following nine salutations in honour of the nine Choir of Angels.
1. By the intercession of St. Michael
and the Celestial choir of Seraphim,
may the Lord make us worthy
to burn with the fire of perfect charity. Amen
2. By the intercession of St. Michael
and the Celestial choir of Cherubim,
may the Lord vouchsafe to grant us grace
to leave the ways of wickedness
and run in the paths of Christian perfection. Amen.
3. By the intercession of St. Michael
and the Celestial choir of Thrones,
may the Lord infuse into our hearts
a true and sincere spirit of humility. Amen.
4. By the intercession of St. Michael
and the Celestial choir of Dominions,
may the Lord give us grace
to govern our senses
and subdue our unruly passions. Amen.
5. By the intercession of St. Michael
and the Celestial choir of Virtues,
may the Lord preserve us from evil,
and suffer us not to fall into temptation. Amen.
6. By the intercession of St. Michael
and the Celestial choir of Powers,
may the Lord vouchsafe to protect our souls
against the snares and temptations of the devil. Amen.
7. By the intercession of St. Michael
and the Celestial choir of Principalities,
may God fill our souls
with a true spirit of obedience. Amen.
8.By the intercession of St. Michael
and the Celestial choir of Archangels,
may the Lord give us perseverance in faith
and in good works,
in order that we gain the glory of Paradise. Amen.
9. By the intercession of St. Michael
and the Celestial choir of Angels,
may the Lord grant us to be protected by them
in this mortal life
and conducted hereafter to eternal glory. Amen.
At the end, say 1 Our Father on each of the 4 beads in honour of each of the following leading Angels: St Michael, St. Gabriel, St. Raphael, our Guardian Angel.
The Chaplet is concluded with the following prayer:
O glorious Prince St. Michael,
chief and commander of the heavenly hosts,
guardian of souls,
vanquisher of rebel spirits,
servant in the house of the Divine King,
and our admirable conductor,
thou who dost shine with excellence and superhuman virtue,
vouchsafe to deliver us from all evil,
who turn to thee with confidence,
and enable us by thy gracious protection
to serve God more and more faithfully every day. Amen
How to pray the Chaplet of St Michael, Archangel
O God, come to my assistance!
O Lord, make haste to help me. Glory be to the Father…
Say 1 Our Father and 3 Hail Marys after each of the following nine salutations in honour of the nine Choir of Angels.
1. By the intercession of St. Michael
and the Celestial choir of Seraphim,
may the Lord make us worthy
to burn with the fire of perfect charity. Amen
2. By the intercession of St. Michael
and the Celestial choir of Cherubim,
may the Lord vouchsafe to grant us grace
to leave the ways of wickedness
and run in the paths of Christian perfection. Amen.
3. By the intercession of St. Michael
and the Celestial choir of Thrones,
may the Lord infuse into our hearts
a true and sincere spirit of humility. Amen.
4. By the intercession of St. Michael
and the Celestial choir of Dominions,
may the Lord give us grace
to govern our senses
and subdue our unruly passions. Amen.
5. By the intercession of St. Michael
and the Celestial choir of Virtues,
may the Lord preserve us from evil,
and suffer us not to fall into temptation. Amen.
6. By the intercession of St. Michael
and the Celestial choir of Powers,
may the Lord vouchsafe to protect our souls
against the snares and temptations of the devil. Amen.
7. By the intercession of St. Michael
and the Celestial choir of Principalities,
may God fill our souls
with a true spirit of obedience. Amen.
8.By the intercession of St. Michael
and the Celestial choir of Archangels,
may the Lord give us perseverance in faith
and in good works,
in order that we gain the glory of Paradise. Amen.
9. By the intercession of St. Michael
and the Celestial choir of Angels,
may the Lord grant us to be protected by them
in this mortal life
and conducted hereafter to eternal glory. Amen.
At the end, say 1 Our Father on each of the 4 beads in honour of each of the following leading Angels: St Michael, St. Gabriel, St. Raphael, our Guardian Angel.
The Chaplet is concluded with the following prayer:
O glorious Prince St. Michael,
chief and commander of the heavenly hosts,
guardian of souls,
vanquisher of rebel spirits,
servant in the house of the Divine King,
and our admirable conductor,
thou who dost shine with excellence and superhuman virtue,
vouchsafe to deliver us from all evil,
who turn to thee with confidence,
and enable us by thy gracious protection
to serve God more and more faithfully every day. Amen
