Prayers of the Catholic Church, prayer resources, and reflections.
What is “An Act of Faith”? An Act of Faith is a traditional Catholic prayer that expresses a believer’s trust in God and acceptance of the truths He has revealed. It is one of the three classic Acts of the Theological Virtues: Faith, Hope, and Charity (also known as Love). What is the Purpose of the […]
What is the Crucifix The crucifix is the main symbol of Jesus’ Passion and death on the Cross, through which He redeemed humanity from sin and offered salvation. Prayer Before a Crucifix Behold, O Kind and most sweet Jesus,before Thy face I humbly kneel, and with the most fervent desire of soul,I pray and beseech
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We were inspired by a post in our forums (which you can see below) to make some suggestions on prayers for someone who is in a coma. If someone you know is in a coma, our hearts and prayers go out to you! This must be an extremely difficult time for you and we really
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The sign of the cross permeates a Catholic’s prayer life, from the public prayer of the Mass to private prayer around the dining room table. The priest opens Mass by leading the congregation in the Sign of the Cross. At the end of the Mass, he blesses the people “in the name of the Father,
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The Rosary is a cherished tradition in the Catholic faith, serving as a profound form of prayer that invites deep meditation and reflection. While many may associate the rosary primarily with devotion to Mary, it is, in essence, an intimate journey through the life of Jesus as seen through the loving gaze of His mother.
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What is Humility? Many people think that humility means that we think badly about ourselves. That, however, is not what humility really is. Humility is seeing ourselves as we are. We recognize our lowliness before God. Knowing that we are not perfect, we accept the fact that we are flawed, and we trust that God
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Prayer by definition is a “an address (such as a petition) to God or a god in word or thought” . For us Catholics, Prayer is more than just expressing a petition, it is a heart to heart relationship with God. Developing an intimate prayer life with the Lord, will help us to fully know Him, love
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The Lord’s Prayer, or Our Father, is a unifying bond of Christians. Jesus taught it to his disciples as the way to pray to the Father; he did not necessarily mean to pray the exact words, but rather to use the structure of the prayer. There are two versions of the Lord’s Prayer in Scripture
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An Examination of Conscience is helpful in preparing for confessing one’s sins in the sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. It helps one to reflect over several areas of one’s life and what he or she has done and if he or she has offended God in any way.
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The Memorare is a powerful prayer asking for the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is called the Memorare due to the first word of the prayer Remember which is translated Memorare in latin. No one knows who the original author of the Memorare is. However, the prayer has become a staple for Catholics
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