Jesus
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…
Prayer at Dawn
by Saint Gregory of Nazianzus (329-389) I rise and pledge myself, Lord, that this day I shall do no evil deed, but…
Prayer Before Holy Communion
from the Byzantine Liturgy O Lord, I believe and profess that you are truly Christ, the Son of the living God, who…
Prayer Before Meditation
My Lord and my God, I firmly believe that you are here; that you see me, that your hear me. I adore…
Prayer Before Preaching
by Saint Anselm of Canterbury (1033-1109) Grant to me, O Lord, an eloquence most gentle and wise, that for Thy good gifts…
Prayer Before Serving at Mass
Heavenly Father, as I prepare to assist You at Your altar, I declare my faith in You. At this Mass, keep me…
Prayer Before Study or Work
Let us pray. Direct, O Lord, we beseech you, all our actions by your holy inspirations, and carry them on by your…