Prayers to Jesus
Preparation for Holy Communion
O Lord, Jesus Christ, King of everlasting glory, behold I desire to come to you this day, and to receive your Body and Blood in this heavenly Sacrament,…
Prayer of Commendation
by Lancelot Andrewes (1555-1626) I commend to you, O Lord, my soul and my body, my mind and my thoughts, my prayers…
Prayer of Daily Service
Make us worthy, Lord, to serve our fellow-men throughout the world who live and die in poverty and hunger. Give them through…
Prayer of Dedication
Lord Jesus, I give you my hands to do your work. I give you my feet to go your way. I give…
Prayer of Firm Purpose of Amendment
by Prayer of Saint Benedict of Nursia (480-547) O Lord, I place myself in your hands and dedicate myself to you. I…
Prayer of Gratitude
by Saint Richard of Chichester (1198-1253) Thank you, Lord Jesus Christ, for all the benefits and blessings which you have given me,…
Prayer of Pope Paul VI
Make us worthy, Lord, to serve our brothers and sisters throughout the world who live and die in poverty and hunger. Give…
Prayer of Resolution
by Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622) O my God: Henceforth I resolve to strive earnestly to be patient and gentle, and not…
Prayer of Saint Augustine
For behold, you were within me, and I outside; and I sought you outside and in my ugliness fell upon those lovely…
Prayer of Saint Augustine 2
Lord Jesus, let me know myself and know you and desire nothing save only you. Let me hate myself and love you.…