Traditional Catholic Prayers

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

The Hail Mary

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.

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.

The Apostles 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; the third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, sits at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty; from thence He shall 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, the Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, all that is seen and unseen. I believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, one in being with the Father. Through Him all things were made. For us and for our salvation He came down from heaven: By the power of the Holy Spirit He was born of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake He was crucified under Pontius Pilate; He suffered, died and was buried.. On the third day He rose again in fulfillment of the Scriputres; 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. With the Father and the Son He is worshipped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. I believe in one, holy, Catholic and apostolic church. I acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins and look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen

Grace Before Meals

Bless us, O Lord and these Your gifts, which we are about to share, through Christ our Lord. Amen

Grace After Meals

We give You thanks for these and all your gifts Almighty God. You live and rule forever. Amen.

Mysteries of the Rosary

The Joyful Mysteries
The Annunciation
The Visitation
The Birth of Our Lord
The Presentation in the Temple
The Finding in the Temple

The Sorrowful Mysteries
TheAgony in the Garden
The Scourging at the Pillar
The Crowning of Thorns
The Carrying of the Cross
The Crucifixion

The Glorious Mysteries
The Resurrection
The Ascension
The Descent of the Holy Spirit
The Assumption
The Crowning of the Blessed Virgin

The Mysteries of Light
On October 16, 2002, Pope John Paul II proclaimed five new mysteries to the Rosary
called The Mysteries of Light

Jesus' baptism in the Jordan River by John the Baptist
Jesus' first miracle, which the gospel says he performed at the wedding in Cana changing water into wine.
Jesus proclaims the coming of the kingdom of God with his call to conversion
Jesus' transfiguration, when he changes into his divine self in front of his disciples
Jesus' institution of the Eucharist as a sacrament.

Memorare

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this I come to you, O Virgin of Virgins, my mother. To you I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful, O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen

Prayer to the Holy Spirit

Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of Your Love. Send forth Your Spirit and they shall be created and You shall renew the face of the earth. O God, who instructs the hearts of the faithful by the light of the Holy Spirit, grant us by the same Holy Spirit a love and relish of what is right and just, and a constant enjoyment of His comfort through Christ our Lord. Amen

Act of Contrition

O my God, I am sorry for my sins. In choosing to sin, and failing to do good, I have sinnned against You and Your Church. I firmly intend with the help of Your Son to make up for my sins, and to live as I should.

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The Sign of the Cross

The Lord's Prayer