Prayers and Devotions 
Various general prayers.
A Prayer by Thomas Jefferson
Almighty God, Who has given us this good land for our heritage; We humbly beseech Thee that we may always prove ourselves a people mindful of Thy favor and glad to do Thy will. Bless our land with honorable ministry, sound learning, and pure manners. Save us from violence, discord, and confusion, from pride and… Read More ›
Novena Prayer to St. Benedict
Glorious Saint Benedict, sublime model of virtue, pure vessel of God’s grace! Behold me humbly kneeling at your feet. I implore you in your loving kindness to pray for me before the throne of God. To you I have recourse in the dangers that daily surround me. Shield me against my selfishness and my indifference to God and to… Read More ›
Prayer to be Freed of the Seven Deadly Sins
O Jesus, meek Savior and Prince of Peace, implant in me the virtues of gentleness and patience. Let me curb the fury of anger and restrain all resentment and impatience so as to overcome evil with good, attain your peace, and rejoice in Your love. O Jesus, Model of humility, divest me of all pride… Read More ›
Prayer for Those Who Live Alone
I live alone, dear Lord, stay by my side, In all my daily needs be my guide. Grant me good health, for that I pray, To carry on my work from day to day. Keep pure my mind, my thoughts, my every deed, Let me be kind and unselfish in my neighbor’s need. Spare me… Read More ›
General Notes for Those on the Prayer Line
We strive to keep confidentiality. Please do not add friends or forward prayer requests outside the Prayer Line network. Please use 1stprayers@bellsouth.net for prayer requests. Keep the Prayer Line in your daily prayers. Your prayers are needed. When requesting prayers for the deceased, please included both first and last names. Frequently we receive requests via… Read More ›
Origin of the Nativity Manager
It happened in the third year before his death, that in order to excite the inhabitants of Grecio to commemorate the nativity of the Infant Jesus with great devotion, [St. Francis] determined to keep it with all possible solemnity; and lest he should be accused of lightness or novelty, he asked and obtained the permission… Read More ›
Prayer to Our Lady of Guadalupe
O Immaculate Virgin, Mother of the true God and Mother of the Church!, who from this place reveal your clemency and your pity to all those who ask for your protection, hear the prayer that we address to you with filial trust, and present it to your Son Jesus, our sole Redeemer. Mother of Mercy,… Read More ›
Devotion to the Poor Souls
… Over the centuries the month of November has been dedicated to the Poor Souls. No doubt the reason is because November is the last month of the liturgical year, even as purgatory is the last stage of human existence before a soul reaches heaven. During this homily, I would like to ask three questions… Read More ›
Prayers for the Faithful departed
Psalm 130 De Profundis Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord; Lord, hear my voice. Let Your ears be attentive to my voice in supplication. If You, O Lord, mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand? But with You is forgiveness, that You may be revered. I trust in the Lord; my soul… Read More ›
Prayer of Archbishop Oscar Romero
It helps, now and then, to step back and take a long view. The kingdom is not only beyond our efforts, it is even beyond our vision. We accomplish in our lifetime only a tiny fraction of the magnificent enterprise that is God’s work. Nothing we do is complete, which is a way of saying… Read More ›