Prayer Resources
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The Holy Rosary
How to Pray the Rosary
Make the Sign of the Cross and pray the Apostles' Creed
Pray the Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be
Announce the first mystery, pray Our Father
Pray 10 Hail Marys while meditating on the mystery
Pray Glory Be and Fatima Prayer. Repeat for 5 decades
Joyful Mysteries (Monday & Saturday)
- The Annunciation
- The Visitation
- The Nativity
- The Presentation
- Finding in the Temple
Sorrowful Mysteries (Tuesday & Friday)
- The Agony in the Garden
- The Scourging
- The Crowning with Thorns
- Carrying of the Cross
- The Crucifixion
Glorious Mysteries (Wednesday & Sunday)
- The Resurrection
- The Ascension
- Descent of the Holy Spirit
- Assumption of Mary
- Coronation of Mary
Luminous Mysteries (Thursday)
- Baptism of Jesus
- Wedding at Cana
- Proclamation of the Kingdom
- Transfiguration
- Institution of the Eucharist
Stations of the Cross
1. Jesus is Condemned to Death
2. Jesus Carries His Cross
3. Jesus Falls the First Time
4. Jesus Meets His Mother
5. Simon of Cyrene Helps Jesus
6. Veronica Wipes Jesus' Face
7. Jesus Falls the Second Time
8. Jesus Meets the Women of Jerusalem
9. Jesus Falls the Third Time
10. Jesus is Stripped of His Garments
11. Jesus is Nailed to the Cross
12. Jesus Dies on the Cross
13. Jesus is Taken Down from the Cross
14. Jesus is Laid in the Tomb
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;
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory Be
Glory be 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.
Novena Prayers
St. Michael Novena
Prayer: Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the Power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits, who prowl through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
9 days for protection
Divine Mercy Novena
Prayer: Today bring to Me all mankind, especially all sinners, and immerse them in the ocean of My mercy. In this way you will glorify My thirst for the salvation of every soul.
9 days starting Good Friday
Immaculate Heart Novena
Prayer: O Mary, Immaculate Heart, full of goodness, show the mercy of your son to us. Receive our supplications and set free from the bonds of sin and temptation all who trust in your maternal heart.
9 days for purity of heart
St. Anthony of Padua Novena
Prayer: O Holy Saint Anthony, gentlest of Saints, your love for God and charity for His creatures, made you worthy to be blessed with the Gift of Miracles. From your place in heaven, you look upon the faithful who gather to honor you and invoke your help. I fly to you for aid; I beg your help in obtaining the favour I need:
(State your intention here)
Glorious Saint Anthony, I am confident that my prayer will be heard, for you have proven your power as an intercessor before God. I praise God for the blessings He has given through you and I trust in your loving kindness. Amen.
9 days for finding lost things or lost faith