Prayer Library
Browse our curated collection of Catholic prayers. Each includes full instructions so anyone can pray with confidence.
Novenas
Divine Mercy Novena
Given by Jesus to St. Faustina, this novena begins on Good Friday and ends on Divine Mercy Sunday. Each day brings a different group of souls before God's throne of mercy.
St. Faustina Kowalska
Novena of the Miraculous Medal
Based on the apparitions of the Blessed Virgin to St. Catherine Laboure, this novena asks Mary's intercession through the graces symbolized by the Miraculous Medal.
St. Catherine Laboure
Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help
A tender devotion to Mary under her title of Perpetual Help, asking her constant maternal intercession in times of difficulty and distress.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Novena to St. Anthony of Padua
Known as the Wonder Worker and finder of lost things, St. Anthony is a beloved intercessor. This novena asks his help in recovering what is lost, whether material or spiritual.
St. Anthony of Padua
Novena to St. Joseph
A devotion to the foster father of Jesus, patron of workers, families, and a happy death. St. Joseph is a powerful intercessor for family and financial concerns.
St. Joseph
Novena to St. Jude
The patron saint of impossible causes and desperate situations. This novena is prayed when all hope seems lost, asking St. Jude's powerful intercession.
St. Jude Thaddeus
Novena to St. Therese of Lisieux
The Little Flower promised to spend her heaven doing good upon the earth. This novena invokes her childlike confidence in God's merciful love.
St. Therese of Lisieux
Novena to the Holy Spirit
The original novena: the Apostles prayed for nine days between the Ascension and Pentecost. This novena invokes the sevenfold gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Novena to the Infant Jesus of Prague
A devotion to the Christ Child, honoring His divine infancy and asking for His childlike trust and provision in our needs.
Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
A powerful nine-day devotion to the Sacred Heart, seeking Christ's compassion and mercy for those who suffer. One of the most beloved novenas in the Catholic tradition.
St. Margaret Mary Alacoque
Surrender Novena
Based on the words of Don Dolindo Ruotolo: 'O Jesus, I surrender myself to You, take care of everything.' A novena of radical trust and abandonment to God's will.
Don Dolindo Ruotolo
Rosary
54-Day Rosary Novena
The most powerful Rosary devotion: 27 days of petition followed by 27 days of thanksgiving. Three complete rosary novenas of petition and three of thanksgiving.
Our Lady of the Rosary
Rosary for Healing
The full Rosary prayed with specific healing intentions. Each mystery is offered for a different aspect of healing: physical, emotional, spiritual, and relational.
Our Lady of Lourdes
The Holy Rosary
The preeminent Marian devotion, meditating on the mysteries of Christ's life through the eyes of His Mother. A powerful spiritual weapon commended by popes throughout the centuries.
Our Lady of the Rosary
Chaplets
Chaplet of Divine Mercy
Given by Jesus to St. Faustina, this chaplet pleads God's mercy on the whole world. Especially powerful when prayed at 3:00 PM, the Hour of Mercy.
St. Faustina Kowalska
Chaplet of St. Michael the Archangel
This chaplet honors the nine choirs of angels and asks St. Michael's powerful protection against evil. Especially potent in times of spiritual warfare.
St. Michael the Archangel
Rosary of the Seven Sorrows
Meditating on the seven sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Our Lady promised extraordinary graces to those who devote themselves to her tears and sorrows.
Our Lady of Sorrows
Litanies
Litany of St. Joseph
Invoking St. Joseph under his many titles: Guardian of the Redeemer, Patron of Workers, Terror of Demons, and more.
St. Joseph
Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Loreto)
The most famous Marian litany, traditionally prayed at the Shrine of Loreto. It invokes Mary under her many beautiful titles.
Litany of the Sacred Heart
A beautiful litany invoking the many titles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, approved for public use by Pope Leo XIII in 1899.
St. Margaret Mary Alacoque
Litany of the Saints
The great litany invoking the communion of saints by name. Prayed at ordinations, baptisms, and other solemn occasions.
Short Prayers
Anima Christi
A medieval Eucharistic prayer beloved by St. Ignatius of Loyola. A beautiful prayer of union with Christ, especially after Communion.
St. Ignatius of Loyola
Guardian Angel Prayer
The classic prayer to one's guardian angel, asking for guidance, protection, and light on the path of life.
Peace Prayer of St. Francis
An inspiring prayer seeking to be an instrument of God's peace, attributed to the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi.
St. Francis of Assisi
Prayer for Conversion of a Loved One
A prayer for someone who has fallen away from the faith or does not yet know Christ, asking for the grace of conversion.
St. Monica
Prayer for Discernment
A prayer asking the Holy Spirit for clarity and guidance in making an important life decision.
Prayer for Expectant Mothers
A tender prayer for mothers awaiting the birth of their child, asking for a safe pregnancy, healthy baby, and the grace of motherhood.
Our Lady
Prayer for Healing
A simple, heartfelt prayer asking God for physical and spiritual healing, suitable for any illness or suffering.
Prayer for a Marriage
A prayer for married couples experiencing difficulty, asking God to strengthen the bond of love and restore unity.
Holy Family
Prayer for the Gift of a Child
A prayer for couples struggling with infertility, asking God through the intercession of Sts. Joachim and Anne for the gift of new life.
Sts. Joachim and Anne
Prayer in Financial Hardship
A prayer asking God's providence in times of financial difficulty, trusting in the One who feeds the birds of the air and clothes the lilies of the field.
St. Joseph the Worker
Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel
Composed by Pope Leo XIII, this prayer asks St. Michael to defend us in battle against spiritual evil.
St. Michael the Archangel
Serenity Prayer
A widely loved prayer asking God for the grace to accept what we cannot change, courage to change what we can, and wisdom to know the difference.
The Memorare
A beloved prayer of confident trust in Mary's intercession, attributed to St. Bernard of Clairvaux. Brief but powerful.
St. Bernard of Clairvaux
Mass & Sacramental
Holy Hour of Adoration
Spending an hour in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament, praying for a specific intention. Jesus asked His apostles to watch one hour with Him.
Offer a Mass
The highest prayer of the Church. Having a Mass offered for someone's intention is the most powerful spiritual gift you can give.
Stations of the Cross
Walking with Christ through His Passion in fourteen stations, offering the sufferings of Jesus for the intentions of those who are suffering.
Scripture-Based
Lectio Divina
An ancient monastic practice of prayerful Scripture reading in four steps: read, meditate, pray, and contemplate. Transform your Bible reading into deep prayer.
St. Benedict
Psalm 23 - The Lord is My Shepherd
The most beloved psalm of comfort and trust, assuring us that the Lord guides and protects us even through the valley of the shadow of death.
Psalm 91 - Under the Shadow of the Almighty
A psalm of divine protection, promising that God shelters those who trust in Him from plague, terror, and harm.
Devotions
Morning Offering
Offer your entire day — joys, works, sufferings — for the intentions of the person in need. Transforms ordinary moments into powerful intercession.
Offering Up Suffering
The Catholic practice of uniting one's own suffering with Christ's on the Cross, offering it for the good of another. Transforms pain into powerful prayer.
Three O'Clock Prayer (Hour of Mercy)
Jesus told St. Faustina that 3:00 PM is the Hour of Great Mercy. A brief prayer at this hour obtains extraordinary graces.
St. Faustina Kowalska
Prayers for All Christians
Isaiah 41:10 — Fear Not, for I Am with You
One of the most comforting verses in all of Scripture. A direct promise from God to those who are afraid: He is with you, He will strengthen you, He will uphold you.
Philippians 4:6-7 — Prayer for Peace Over Anxiety
Paul's letter to the Philippians offers one of Scripture's clearest instructions on what to do when anxiety overwhelms: bring everything to God in prayer, and His peace will guard your heart.
Pray in Your Own Words
No script needed. Commit to spending a few minutes in quiet, heartfelt conversation with God about the person in need. Sometimes the most powerful prayer is the one that comes straight from your heart.
Prayer of Jabez
From 1 Chronicles 4:10 — a short, bold prayer asking God to bless, expand, protect, and keep from harm. Popular across all Christian traditions as a prayer of trust in God's abundant provision.
Prayer of St. Francis (Make Me an Instrument)
Widely embraced across all Christian traditions, this prayer asks God to make us instruments of His peace. Often prayed at ecumenical services and loved by Christians of every background.
St. Francis of Assisi
Psalm 121 — I Lift My Eyes to the Hills
A psalm of ascent, prayed by pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem. A beautiful affirmation that God watches over us at every moment — He neither slumbers nor sleeps.
Psalm 46 — God Is Our Refuge and Strength
The psalm that inspired Martin Luther's 'A Mighty Fortress Is Our God.' A declaration of trust that God is our refuge in the midst of chaos, upheaval, and fear.
Simple Intercessory Prayer
A straightforward prayer of intercession that anyone can pray, regardless of tradition or experience. No special knowledge needed — just a willing heart and a few minutes.
St. Patrick's Breastplate (Lorica)
An ancient Irish prayer attributed to St. Patrick, beloved across Catholic, Anglican, and Protestant traditions alike. A powerful prayer of protection invoking Christ's presence in every direction and every moment.
St. Patrick
The Lord's Prayer
The prayer Jesus himself taught His disciples. Prayed by every Christian tradition worldwide — the most universal prayer in all of Christianity.