Catholic Prayers

Prayer to St. Benedict of Norcia

Saint Benedict of Norcia (Nursia) is the “Father of Western Monasticism”. He lived from 480 AD to 543 AD. According to tradition, St. Scholastica was his twin sister. He became a hermit and founded 12 monasteries at Subiaco, Italy and eventually founded the great monastery of Monte Cassino, which lies between Rome and Naples. He […]

Prayer For Babies in Their Mother’s Womb

Here is a wonderful prayer for all babies who are conceived and in their mother’s womb. This powerful prayer will protect the baby all through the nine months in the mother’s womb. O God of all creation, Nurture and protect tiny children and keep them safe in the sanctuary of their mother’s womb. As You […]

Blessed Pope John XXIII’s Prayer to St. Joseph

The foster father of Jesus, St. Joseph, has been more a part of the church’s devotional life rather than its liturgical life. The following prayer by Blessed Pope John XXIII is a wonderful tribute to the courage and strength of St. Joseph, and all fathers. Saint Joseph, guardian of Jesus and chaste husband of Mary, […]

Prayer to St. Paul (Patron Saint of Gentile Christians)

Saint Paul (Paul the Apostle) is commonly known as the “Apostle to the Gentiles“. According to the Acts of the Apostles (9-:1-19), his conversion to faith in Jesus took place in a profound life-changing experience on the road to Damascus, where he experienced a vision of the resurrected Jesus after which he was temporarily blinded. […]

Let Nothing Disturb You

Here is a wonderful prayer by St. Teresa of Avila. This prayer is so simple yet meaningful. It strengthens the weak, removes all fears and calms our inner most torments. Let nothing disturb you; Let nothing frighten you, All things pass away. God never changes. Patience obtains all things. He who has God, finds he […]

The Benedictus

A canticle is a hymn taken from the Bible. The following Canticles are found in the New Testament :- The Canticle of Zachary (Benedcitus) – Luke 1:68-79 The Canticle of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Magnificat) – Luke 1:46-55 The Canticle of Simeon (Nunc dimittis) – Luke 2:29-32 The Benedictus is the Song of Zechariah or […]

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