The Church is a Field Hospital for Sinners.
The Our Father
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.
Prayer to St. Michael
the Archangel
St. Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle.
Be our defence against
the wickedness and snares
of the Devil.
May God rebuke him,
we humbly pray,
and do thou,
O Prince of the heavenly hosts,
by the power of God,
thrust into hell Satan,
and all the evil spirits,
who prowl about the world
seeking the ruin of souls.
Amen.
O glorious prince St. Michael,
chief and commander
of the heavenly hosts,
guardian of souls,
vanquisher of rebel spirits,
servant in the house
of the Divine King
and our admirable conductor,
you who shine with excellence
and superhuman virtue
deliver us from all evil,
who turn to you with confidence
and enable us
by your gracious protection
to serve God more and more faithfully every day.
Anima Christi
Soul of Christ, sanctify me
Body of Christ, save me
Blood of Christ, inebriate me
Water from Christ's side, wash me
Passion of Christ, strengthen me
O good Jesus, hear me
Within Thy wounds hide me
Suffer me not
to be separated from Thee
From the malicious enemy
defend me
In the hour of my death call me
And bid me come unto Thee
That I may praise Thee
with Thy saints a
nd with Thy angels
Forever and ever.
Amen
Hail Mary
Hail Mary,
Full of Grace,
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit
of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary,
Mother of God,
pray for us sinners now,
and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
Act of Contrition
O my God,
I am heartily sorry
for having offended Thee,
and I detest all my sins,
because I dread the loss of heaven, and the pains of hell;
but most of all
because they offend Thee,
my God,
Who are all good
and deserving of all my love.
I firmly resolve,
with the help of Thy grace,
to confess my sins,
to do penance,
and to amend my life.
Amen.
A child's prayer for
a friend who is ill
Dear God, (name of friend) is ill. They are not allowed to go to school or come over to play. I’m sad because I miss them. They must be feeling miserable and lonely as well. Please be close to them. Please be with the people who are looking after them. Please help them to get better and to know that you love them.
Amen.
Fatima Prayer
O My Jesus,
forgive us our sins,
save us from the fires of Hell
and lead all souls to Heaven, especially those
who are in most
need of Thy mercy.
Amen.
The Jesus Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ,
Son of the God,
have mercy on me, a sinner.
Often repeated
twelve or fifty times.
The 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.
A Liturgy for Handwashing
As I wash my hands today
wash my heart from fear, I pray
wash my mind from needless fret
wash the world from deadly threat
wash the needy with your grace
wash me as I seek your face
wash me, Jesus, every part
wash me: body, mind and heart.
Amen.
Prayer to Your
Guardian Angel
Angel of God,
my guardian dear,
To whom God's love
commits me here,
Ever this day,
be at my side,
To light and guard,
Rule and guide.
Amen.
Grace Before Meals
Bless us, O Lord!
and these Thy gifts,
which we are about to receive from Thy bounty,
through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Grace After Meals
We give Thee thanks
for all Thy benefits,
O Almighty God,
who livest and reignest
world without end.
Amen.
Prayer to my Guardian Angel
Angel of God, My Guardian Dear, to whom His love
commits me here,
ever this day be at my side,
to light and to guard,
to rule and guide.
Amen.