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 for One’s Enemies
by Saint Thomas More (1477-1535) Almighty God, have mercy on (name) and on all that bear me evil will and would me harm, and…
A Prayer for One’s Vocation in Life
Lord, make me a better person: more considerate towards others, more honest with myself, more faithful to you. Help me to find…
Prayer for Peace
by Pope Leo XIII O Lord, you see how everywhere the winds have burst forth, and the sea is convulsed with the…
Prayer for Peace by Pope John XXIII
Lord Jesus Christ, who are called the Prince of Peace, who are yourself our peace and reconciliation, who so often said, “Peace…
Prayer for Peace by Pope Saint John Paul II
O God, Creator of the universe, who extends your paternal concern over every creature and guides the events of history to the…
Prayer for Peace by Saint John of the Cross (1542-1591)
O blessed Jesus, give me stillness of soul in You. Let your mighty calmness reign in me. Rule me, O You, King…
A Prayer for Priests by Richard Cardinal Cushing
O Almighty Eternal God, look upon the face of Thy Son, and for the love of Him who is the eternal High…
A Prayer for Right Living
by an Unknown Confederate Soldier I asked for strength that I might achieve; I was made weak that I might learn humbly…
Prayer for a Student
O Eternal Father and Incarnate Word, through the Gifts and Fruits of your Holy Spirit, enlighten and perfect my intellect, will and…