Prayers and Devotions 
Various general prayers.
De Profundis
Out of my soul’s depths to thee my cries have sounded; Let thine ears my plaints receive, on just fear grounded. Lord, should’st thou weigh our faults, who’ not confounded? But with grace thou censur’st thine when they have erred, Therefore shall thy blessed name be loved and feared. E’en to thy throne my thoughts… Read More ›
Litany of St. Joseph
Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. God the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us. God the Son, Redeemer of the world, God, the Holy Spirit, Holy Trinity, One God, Holy Mary, pray for us. Saint Joseph, Illustrious Scion… Read More ›
“Breastplate” of St. Patrick
I bind to myself today The strong virtue of the Invocation of the Trinity: I believe the Trinity in the Unity The Creator of the Universe. I bind to myself today The virtue of the Incarnation of Christ with His Baptism, The virtue of His crucifixion with His burial, The virtue of His Resurrection with… Read More ›
Stations of the Cross go back to the Fourth Century
(Originally published in the Catholic Times by Tim Puett) The Stations of the Cross in the form most American Catholics know best are of comparatively recent vintage in Church terms, dating back to the year the U.S. Constitution was ratified. But their history goes back well before that, to the days when pilgrims were first… Read More ›
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… Read More ›
A Prayer of AIM for Monastic Life
O loving God, we ask your blessing on all monastic men and women, especially those who live and work in the most destitute parts of the world. Help them to become people of prayer and peace. May they be visible signs that strangers can live together in God’s love. Give them hearts wide enough to… Read More ›
U.S. bishops offering Lent 2009 resources
Washington D.C., Feb 24, 2009 / 06:08 pm (CNA).- The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has announced that it is offering a variety of internet resources for Catholics’ reflection and spiritual growth during Lent 2009. The USCCB site, located at http://www.usccb.org/lent , is organized around the four pillars of the United States Catholic… Read More ›
Litany to St. Scholastica
Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. God the Father of Heaven, Have mercy on us. God the Son, Redeemer of the world, God the Holy Spirit, Holy Trinity, One God, Holy Mary, pray for us. Holy Mother of God,… Read More ›
March for Life Prayer Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe
January 22 is the anniversary of the Supreme Court decision of Roe vs. Wade. There are a variety of different events occurring on both a national and local level. There is a Vigil for Life at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception scheduled to begin the evening of January 21. One of the prayers, which… Read More ›
Prayer for the President and All Government Officials
Let us pray for those who serve in public office, that God may guide their minds and hearts, so that all people may live in true peace and freedom. Almighty and eternal God, you know the longings of men’s hearts and you protect their rights. In your goodness watch over those in authority, so that… Read More ›