Traditional and intercessory prayers

Marian, Family, Church and Intercessory Prayers

Pray slowly, reverently and with confidence in God’s mercy.

The Angelus

The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary. And she conceived of the Holy Spirit. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among 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. Behold the handmaid of the Lord. Be it done unto me according to thy word. Hail Mary... And the Word was made flesh. And dwelt among us. Hail Mary... Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us pray: Pour forth, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy grace into our hearts, that we, to whom the Incarnation of Christ Thy Son was made known by the message of an angel, may by His Passion and Cross be brought to the glory of His Resurrection. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer Before Holy Communion

In the name of God the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.

Lord Jesus Christ,
I come before You with humility, faith, and love as I prepare to receive You in the Holy Eucharist.

I believe that You are truly present, Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity, in the Most Blessed Sacrament. I adore You as my Lord, my Savior, and my God. John 6:51 to 58

Cleanse my heart from sin, forgive my failings, and help me approach Your holy table with sincere repentance, reverence, and a pure heart. Remove from me whatever is displeasing to You, and increase within me faith, hope, charity, humility, and holiness.

Jesus, I am not worthy that You should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed. Matthew 8:8

As I receive Your Sacred Body and Precious Blood, unite me more closely to You. John 6:53 to 56 Strengthen me against temptation, heal the wounds of my heart and soul, and fill me with Your grace and peace.

May this Holy Communion draw me deeper into Your love, strengthen me to live according to Your will, and prepare me for eternal life with You. John 6:54

Jesus, remain in me, and may I remain always in You. John 6:56 John 15:4 to 5

Amen.

Prayer After Holy Communion

In the name of God the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.

Lord Jesus Christ,
I thank You for the precious gift of Yourself in the Holy Eucharist.

Thank You for coming into my heart and soul. Thank You for Your Sacred Body and Precious Blood, for Your mercy, Your sacrifice on the Cross, and the eternal life You offer to those who believe in You and receive You. John 6:51 to 58

Jesus, remain with me, and help me to remain in You. John 15:4 to 5 Let the grace of this Holy Communion bear lasting fruit in my life. Purify my thoughts, words, desires, and actions. Strengthen everything within me that is good and heal whatever needs Your mercy.

Make my heart more like Yours, humble, pure, loving, merciful, patient, and obedient to the Father.

Protect me from sin and from everything that would separate me from You. Give me strength to carry my cross faithfully, wisdom to recognize Your will, and courage to follow You wherever You lead.

May Your presence within me overflow into love for others. Help me to forgive, to serve, to speak with kindness, to defend what is true, and to become a faithful witness of Your Gospel.

Jesus, I give You my life, my plans, my concerns, my future, and everything that I am. Keep me close to Your Sacred Heart and never allow me to be separated from You.

May this Holy Communion strengthen me on my journey toward holiness and, when my earthly life is complete, bring me into everlasting communion with You in Heaven. John 6:54

Jesus, I trust in You.
Jesus, remain with me.
Jesus, make me wholly Yours.

Amen.

Prayer for the Church

Lord Jesus Christ, bless and preserve Your whole Church. Strengthen the Pope, bishops, priests, deacons, evangelists, religious women and men, missionaries, catechists, lay members, families, young people, elders and all who compose the Body of Christ. Grant holiness to those who lead, courage to those who proclaim the Gospel, compassion to those who serve and perseverance to all who suffer for the faith. Scripture: Ephesians 4:11 16; 1 Corinthians 12:12 27. Amen.

Prayer for Families, Parents and Children

Heavenly Father, bless every family. Strengthen marriages, guide parents, protect children and restore love where there is conflict or distance. Give parents wisdom, patience and provision. Help children grow in faith, truth, respect and compassion. Scripture: Joshua 24:15; Psalm 127:3 5; Colossians 3:12 15. Amen.

Prayer for People with Disabilities

God of compassion, bless people living with physical, sensory, intellectual, developmental and invisible disabilities. Protect their dignity, remove barriers that exclude them and provide accessibility, support and loving inclusion. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:22 26; Luke 14:13 14; John 9:1 3. Amen.

Prayer for Peace

Prince of Peace, calm troubled hearts, heal divided families and reconcile communities. Teach us to become peacemakers wherever You send us. Scripture: John 14:27; Matthew 5:9. Amen.

Prayer for Children, Born and Unborn

Heavenly Father, Creator and giver of life, we place every child into Your loving hands. Protect children in the womb, children awaiting birth, newborn babies, and children of every age. Guard them from violence, neglect, exploitation, hunger, disease and every form of harm. Comfort mothers and fathers who are afraid, unsupported or in distress. Surround them with compassionate people, practical help, wise counsel and hope. Receive into Your mercy every child who has died. Heal parents and families who grieve, and give them strength for each new day. Bless all who care for children. Make our homes, churches, schools and communities places of safety, dignity and love. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer for a Country

Almighty God, we entrust our country and all its people to You. Grant wisdom, integrity and humility to those who govern. Protect the rights and dignity of every person. Strengthen families, communities, schools, workplaces and places of worship. Bring justice where there is oppression, peace where there is violence, provision where there is poverty and healing where there is division. Help citizens to seek the common good, speak truth with charity and care for neighbors who are vulnerable or forgotten. May our nation walk in righteousness, mercy and peace. Amen.

Prayer for Nations at War

God of mercy and peace, look with compassion upon nations torn by war. Protect civilians, children, the elderly, the wounded, refugees and all who are displaced. Comfort those who mourn and strengthen those who provide food, shelter, medicine and rescue. Restrain hatred, cruelty and revenge. Convert hearts that seek violence. Give leaders courage to pursue just peace, honest dialogue and the protection of human life. Bring prisoners home, reunite families, heal trauma and rebuild communities that have been destroyed. Prince of Peace, let weapons fall silent and let justice and reconciliation take root. Amen.