Basic Catholic Prayers
Welcome to Our Catholic Prayers Page
In this sacred space, we want to offer you a place of peace, reflection, and encounter with God through prayer. Prayer is the heart of the spiritual life, a direct path of communication with the Creator who accompanies us in every moment of our lives. Here you will find a collection of traditional prayers, devotions, and supplications for every occasion and need, which have been recited by generations of faithful Catholics around the world.
Whether you seek comfort in difficult times, gratitude for blessings received, or simply a moment of contemplation and closeness with God, we invite you to join us in prayer with confidence and faith.
“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you” (Matthew 7:7). May each prayer presented here be a bridge that draws you closer to God and strengthens your spirit in his love and mercy.
Explore our directory of Catholic prayers, organized for every moment and spiritual need.
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Popular Prayers
Our Father
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; lead us not into temptation, and deliver us from evil. Amen.
Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory (Doxology)
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
The Magnificat
My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me. Holy is his name, and his loving-kindness extends to those who fear him from generation to generation. He performs valiant deeds with his arm; he scatters the proud in their inmost hearts; he brings down the mighty from their thrones and exalts the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away empty. He has helped his servant Israel, remembering his loving-kindness, as he promised to our fathers, to Abraham and his descendants forever.
Glory to the Father.
Act of Contrition
O my God,
I am sorry and repent with all my heart for all the wrong I have done and for the good I have failed to do, because by sinning I have offended you, who are all good and worthy to be loved above all things.
I firmly resolve, with the help of your grace, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid the occasions of sin.
Through the merits of the Passion of our Savior Jesus Christ,
Lord, have mercy.
A prayer to saint benedict for protection
Dear Saint Benedict, I thank God for showering you with His grace to love Him above all else and to establish a monastic rule that has helped so many of His children live full and holy lives.
Through the cross of Jesus Christ, I ask you to please intercede that God might protect me, my loved ones, my home, property, possessions, and workplace today and always by your holy blessing, that we may never be separated from Jesus, Mary, and the company of all the blessed. Through your intercession may we be delivered from temptation, spiritual oppression, physical ills,
and disease. Protect us from drug and alcohol abuse, impurity and immorality, objectionable companions, and negative attitudes. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.