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Pope Benedict XVI’s prayer for the protection of life in the womb
The pontiff prayed in 2010, “Reawaken in us respect for every unborn life.” In 2010, Pope Benedict XVI inaugurated a special…
A prayer to understand and fulfill the Lord’s call
We must pray and put ourselves in what Francis de Sales and Ignatius of Loyola call “indifference.” Does everyone have a…
THE YEAR OF ST. JOSEPH PRAYER
The official prayer of the Year of St. Joseph””To you, O blessed Joseph (Ad te, beate Ioseph)””was composed by Pope Leo XIII…
Prayer that St. Joseph’s spirit of peace would spread in the Church
St. John XXIII turned to St. Joseph for guidance at the beginning of the Second Vatican Council. When preparing for the…
Prayer to St. Rita for an impossible cause
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit: Under the weight of my burden, I…
Prayer to St. Joseph for those seeking an adoption
St. Joseph is seen as a powerful intercessor for anyone currently pursuing an adoption. St. Joseph is often called the “foster…
Prayer of thanksgiving for Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross
Thank Jesus for the gift of his sacrifice and for the boundless love and mercy it expressed. While we may not…
Prayer for peace and harmony to spread over the earth
Ask God to shower his graces upon everyone, that peace might reign. God desires peace on earth and eagerly listens to…
Prayer to the Father, inspired by Jesus’ father on earth, St. Joseph
Pope Francis turns to God, recalling that He entrusted to Joseph’s protection what He held most precious … Many popes have…
Try Mother Teresa’s 5-second prayer to Mary for when you need support
Have this prayer at hand throughout your day. Two of the Church’s most powerful female intercessors have to be St. Mother Teresa…