Prayer of a Family with Unpaid Bills

Dear Lord, you were poor but you did not take advantage of anyone. You even instructed Peter to catch a fish and use the coin in the mouth of the fish to pay your taxes. I/we do not expect to wipe out our debts by going fishing. I/we admit, Lord, that we have debts. ThatContinue reading “Prayer of a Family with Unpaid Bills”

Prayer for Peace of Mind

Kneeling at your feet, sweet Mother of God and Queen of Peace, I, your loving child, confidently turn to you in my need, seeking your intercession for peace of mind and comfort to my troubled heart. (Here mention your request). O listen to me, dear heavenly Mother. Come to my aid and refuse me notContinue reading “Prayer for Peace of Mind”

Prayer to St. Anthony to Recover Lost Items

St. Anthony, perfect imitator of Jesus, who received from God the special power of restoring lost things, grant that we may find (mention your request) which has been lost. And please restore to everyone affected by this loss peace and tranquility of mind, the loss of which can afflict us even more than the materialContinue reading “Prayer to St. Anthony to Recover Lost Items”

Prayer for the Future

Loving God,each day as I step further into my future,give me the courage, knowledge andpatience that I need. Remind me that you always journey with meand that you will never lead me into anythingthat you won’t lead me through. Thank you for the gift of my life.May the way I live be my gift backContinue reading “Prayer for the Future”

Canticle of the Sun (Laudes Creaturarum)

Most High, all powerful, good Lord,Yours are the praises, the glory, the honour, and all blessing. To You alone, Most High, do they belong,and no man is worthy to mention Your name. Be praised, my Lord, through all your creatures,especially through my lord Brother Sun,who brings the day; and you give light through him.And heContinue reading “Canticle of the Sun (Laudes Creaturarum)”

Peace Prayer (Prayer of St Francis)

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.Where there is hatred, let me bring love.Where there is offence, let me bring pardon.Where there is discord, let me bring union.Where there is error, let me bring truth.Where there is doubt, let me bring faith.Where there is despair, let me bring hope.Where there is darkness, let meContinue reading “Peace Prayer (Prayer of St Francis)”

Prayer for Those in Chronic Pain

God of Compassion, you willingly took on our human condition to experience the same pain, suffering and death that we do. Through your Son’s resurrection, you transformed suffering and death into new life and glory; and invite us to join our own pain and struggles to those of Jesus. Increase the faith and hope ofContinue reading “Prayer for Those in Chronic Pain”

Novena Offered for a Couple on Their Marriage

O God, you ordained and sanctified the holy state of matrimony for replenishing the earth, for mutual consolation, and as a type of the union of Christ and his Church. Give to (N. & N.) who will be married in your presence on (date), grace to both thankfully accept the blessings of marriage and toContinue reading “Novena Offered for a Couple on Their Marriage”

The Apostles’ Creed

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son Our Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into Hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended intoContinue reading “The Apostles’ Creed”