Acts of the Theological Virtues
Act of Love
O my God, I love thee above all things, with my whole heart and soul, because thou art all good and worthy of all love. I love my neighbor as myself for…
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Catholic Prayer Book
Prayers for daily life, the liturgy, and personal spiritual growth.
Penitential Prayers
Act of Contrition
O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended thee, and I detest all my sins because of thy just punishments, but most of all because they offend th…
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The Jesus Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner. Amen.
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Holy, Holy, Holy
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Ho…
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Lamb of God
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you…
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Lord, I Am Not Worthy
Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.
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Canticle of Simeon
Now, Master, you may let your servant go in peace, according to your word, for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you prepared in sight of all the …
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Rosary — peace
Mary, Mother of Jesus and our Mother, accompany us as we contemplate peace in the Rosary. Lead us to your Son, teach us to keep his word, and obtain for…
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Rosary — the Glorious Mysteries
Mary, Mother of Jesus and our Mother, accompany us as we contemplate the Glorious Mysteries in the Rosary. Lead us to your Son, teach us to keep his wor…
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Rosary — the Joyful Mysteries
Mary, Mother of Jesus and our Mother, accompany us as we contemplate the Joyful Mysteries in the Rosary. Lead us to your Son, teach us to keep his word,…
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Rosary — the Luminous Mysteries
Mary, Mother of Jesus and our Mother, accompany us as we contemplate the Luminous Mysteries in the Rosary. Lead us to your Son, teach us to keep his wor…
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Rosary — the Sorrowful Mysteries
Mary, Mother of Jesus and our Mother, accompany us as we contemplate the Sorrowful Mysteries in the Rosary. Lead us to your Son, teach us to keep his wo…
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Litany — all the saints
Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. O God, grant that through the example and intercession contemplated in all the saints, we may grow in faith, hope,…
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Litany — Divine Mercy
Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. O God, grant that through the example and intercession contemplated in Divine Mercy, we may grow in faith, hope, a…
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Litany — the Blessed Virgin Mary
Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. O God, grant that through the example and intercession contemplated in the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may grow in fai…
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Litany — the Holy Name of Jesus
Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. O God, grant that through the example and intercession contemplated in the Holy Name of Jesus, we may grow in fait…
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Litany — the Holy Spirit
Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. O God, grant that through the example and intercession contemplated in the Holy Spirit, we may grow in faith, hope…
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Prayer of the Hours (unofficial) — dawn
Eternal God, at this hour of dawn, we pause before you. Sanctify our thoughts, words, and deeds; receive our work and rest, and unite us with the prayer…
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Prayer of the Hours (unofficial) — mid-afternoon
Eternal God, at this hour of mid-afternoon, we pause before you. Sanctify our thoughts, words, and deeds; receive our work and rest, and unite us with t…
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Prayer of the Hours (unofficial) — mid-morning
Eternal God, at this hour of mid-morning, we pause before you. Sanctify our thoughts, words, and deeds; receive our work and rest, and unite us with the…
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Prayer of the Hours (unofficial) — noon
Eternal God, at this hour of noon, we pause before you. Sanctify our thoughts, words, and deeds; receive our work and rest, and unite us with the prayer…
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Morning Prayer — a pure heart
Heavenly Father, at the beginning of this day I entrust to you a pure heart. Enlighten my mind, strengthen my will, and make my heart ready to love. May…
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Morning Prayer — courage
Heavenly Father, at the beginning of this day I entrust to you courage. Enlighten my mind, strengthen my will, and make my heart ready to love. May all …
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Morning Prayer — family
Heavenly Father, at the beginning of this day I entrust to you family. Enlighten my mind, strengthen my will, and make my heart ready to love. May all I…
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Morning Prayer — hope
Heavenly Father, at the beginning of this day I entrust to you hope. Enlighten my mind, strengthen my will, and make my heart ready to love. May all I d…
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Morning Prayer — service
Heavenly Father, at the beginning of this day I entrust to you service. Enlighten my mind, strengthen my will, and make my heart ready to love. May all …
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Morning Prayer — thanksgiving
Heavenly Father, at the beginning of this day I entrust to you thanksgiving. Enlighten my mind, strengthen my will, and make my heart ready to love. May…
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Morning Prayer — wisdom
Heavenly Father, at the beginning of this day I entrust to you wisdom. Enlighten my mind, strengthen my will, and make my heart ready to love. May all I…
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Morning Prayer — work
Heavenly Father, at the beginning of this day I entrust to you work. Enlighten my mind, strengthen my will, and make my heart ready to love. May all I d…
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Evening Prayer — examination of conscience
Merciful Father, at the close of day I bring you examination of conscience. I thank you for every good received, repent of my sins, and forgive those wh…
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