General Prayers

Paschal, illustrious is thy name, But brighter glows thy virtue’s fame; With many a sign thy works are crowned; Through thee God’s gifts to men abound. From heaven look down, we humbly pray, On us who seek thine aid this day; Remove the evil that we dread, And grant us what we ask instead. And […]

Great convert and Apostle of the Gentiles, you became Christlike and knew only Christ Crucified. Though extremely learned, you relied completely on the Wisdom received from the Spirit and taught from the abundance of your heart. Instruct modern [priests and] evangelists those who preach Christ to others. Let them realize that their actions speak louder

Christ be with me, Christ within me Christ behind me, Christ before me Christ beside me, Christ to win me Christ to comfort me and restore me. Christ beneath me, Christ above me Christ in quiet, Christ in danger Christ in hearts of all that love me Christ in mouth of friend or stranger.

May the Strength of God guide us. May the Power of God preserve us. May the Wisdom of God instruct us. May the Hand of God protect us. May the Way of God direct us. May the Shield of God defend us. May the Angels of God guard us, Against the snares of the evil

O glorious Saint Patrick, Apostle of Ireland! I praise, bless, and glorify God for thy sanctity, thy zeal, thy charity, thy labours, and the success of thy labours. I thank thee, O great Saint Patrick, for watching over and preserving the faith of the Irish people. O dearest Saint Patrick! heed not the unworthiness of

As I arise today, may the strength of God pilot me, the power of God uphold me, the wisdom of God guide me. May the eye of God look before me, the ear of God hear me, the Word of God speak for me. May the hand of God protect me, the way of God

PRAYER TO THE ETERNAL FATHER I believe, Heavenly Father, All that Faith teaches, And in that Faith I wish to live and die. Through the intercession of St. Pancratius grant us good health To fulfill our duties. Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be… PRAYER TO GOD THE SON Our good Jesus, Grant me the virtue

Through the intercession of Saint Pio, I confidently beseech You to grant me the grace of [State your intention here…] Help me to imitate his example of prayerful holiness and compassion, so that I, too, may faithfully follow the Risen Lord, and one day rejoice in the Kingdom, where You live and reign forever and

I arise today Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity, Through a belief in the Threeness, Through confession of the Oneness Of the Creator of creation. I arise today Through the strength of Christ’s birth and His baptism, Through the strength of His crucifixion and His burial, Through the strength of His resurrection