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Prayers

Pope John Paul II’s Prayer to Our Lady of Lourdes

Hail Mary, poor and humble Woman, Blessed by the Most High! Virgin of hope, dawn of a new era, We join in…

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Prayers

Begin your day with this prayer of thanksgiving to God

The best way to start a day is to thank God for the gift of life.   Getting out of bed isn’t…

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Say a prayer for your spouse, today

Holy Spirit, fill the heart of my husband/wife with Your peace, so that through him/her he may show your love to our…

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Prayers for July, The Month of the Precious Blood of Jesus

The Catholic Church dedicates the month of July to the Precious Blood of Jesus, which was “shed for the many, for the…

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The 7-word prayer Pope Francis learned from his grandmother

“Jesus, make my heart more like yours.”   Pope Francis recommends a simple prayer he learned from his grandmother. Often translated in English…

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A powerful prayer to defeat the work of Satan

There is a spiritual battle around us and we must fight.   St. Paul famously wrote in his letter to the Ephesians,…

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Padre Pio’s favorite prayer of petition

It is actually a prayer composed by St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, commonly called the “Efficacious Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.”…

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Prayers

The Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi

Most Catholics””indeed, most Christians, and not a few non-Christians””are familiar with the prayer known as the Prayer of Saint Francis. Usually ascribed…

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Inflame your heart with God’s love with this prayer

Jesus said, “I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing!” (Luke 12:49).  …

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A Prayer for the Help of the Blessed Virgin Mary

This prayer, asking for the Blessed Virgin Mary’s help, is addressed to Jesus Christ, the source of the blessings and protection that…

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