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The Sign of the CrossTraditionalIn the name of the Father
and of the Son
and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
What it means
- In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit
We begin with God: one God, who is Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Jesus sent his disciples to baptise in this name. - Amen
Amen means: yes, I believe, so be it.
When to pray it
Why we pray it
Traditional text, from the Compendium of the Catechism (to be checked against vatican.va) · Bible: Matthew 28:19.
The Our FatherTraditionalOur 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.
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.
What it means
- Our Father who art in heaven
Jesus lets us call God Father. We are his children, and we pray together, as one family. - hallowed be thy name
We ask that everyone treat God's name as holy, with love and respect. - Thy kingdom come
We ask that God's love and goodness grow everywhere, in the world and in our hearts. - Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven
We want to do what God wants, because what God wants is good for us. - Give us this day our daily bread
We ask God for what we really need today, and we remember those who do not have enough. - forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us
We ask God to forgive the wrong we have done, and we commit ourselves to forgiving others too. - lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil
We ask God to help us when we are tempted to do wrong, and to protect us from all evil.
When to pray it
Why we pray it
Traditional text, from the Compendium of the Catechism (to be checked against vatican.va) · Bible: Matthew 6:9-13; Luke 11:1-4.
The Hail MaryTraditionalHail, 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.
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.
What it means
- Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee
These are the words of the angel Gabriel when he told Mary she would be the mother of Jesus. - Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus
These are the words of Elizabeth, Mary's relative. The fruit of her womb is her son: Jesus. - Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners
Mary is the mother of Jesus, who is God. We ask her to pray for us, as we would ask a friend. - now and at the hour of our death
We ask Mary to be with us always: today and at the end of our life.
When to pray it
Why we pray it
Traditional text, from the Compendium of the Catechism (to be checked against vatican.va) · Bible: Luke 1:26-38; Luke 1:39-45.
Glory BeTraditionalGlory 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.
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.
What it means
- Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit
Glory means praise. We praise God, the Holy Trinity, simply for who he is. - as it was in the beginning is now, and ever shall be world without end
God has always been, is now and always will be. His glory never ends.
When to pray it
Why we pray it
Traditional text, from the Compendium of the Catechism (to be checked against vatican.va).
Angel of GodTraditionalAngel of God,
my guardian dear,
to whom God's love commits me here,
ever this day be at my side,
to light and guard, to rule and guide.
Amen.
Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God's love commits me here, ever this day be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.
What it means
- Angel of God, my guardian dear
The Church teaches that every person has an angel who protects and guides them. - to whom God's love commits me here
It is out of love that God entrusts us to the care of an angel. - to light and guard, to rule and guide
We ask our angel to help us see what is good, to protect us and to guide us to God.
When to pray it
Why we pray it
Traditional text, from the Compendium of the Catechism (to be checked against vatican.va) · Bible: Matthew 18:10.
The RosaryTraditionalIn the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
O God, come to my assistance.
O Lord, make haste to help me.
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.
In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. O God, come to my assistance. O Lord, make haste to help me. 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.
How to pray it
- Begin with the Sign of the Cross and the invocations above.
- Announce the mystery of each decade: for example, in the first Joyful Mystery, the Annunciation to Mary.
- After a short pause to think about that moment in the life of Jesus, pray one Our Father, ten Hail Marys and one Glory Be.
- You may add a short invocation after each decade.
- At the end, pray the Litany of Our Lady or another prayer to Mary, such as the Hail, Holy Queen.
What it means
- O God, come to my assistance
The opening of the hours of the Liturgy, from Psalm 69: before we pray, we ask God to help us pray.
When to pray it
Why we pray it
Traditional text, from the Compendium of the Catechism (to be checked against vatican.va) · Bible: Luke 1:26-38; Psalms 69:2.
Hail, Holy QueenTraditionalHail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy,
our life, our sweetness and our hope.
To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve;
to thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.
Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us;
and after this our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.
Pray for us, O holy Mother of God,
that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Amen.
Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve; to thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us; and after this our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Amen.
What it means
- poor banished children of Eve
We are all heirs of Adam and Eve, away from the Father's house and on our way back to it. - show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus
Elizabeth's words to Mary. Mary always leads us to Jesus.
When to pray it
Why we pray it
Traditional text, from the Compendium of the Catechism (to be checked against vatican.va) · Bible: Luke 1:42.
The MagnificatBibleMy soul doth magnify the Lord.
And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.
Because he hath regarded the humility of his handmaid; for behold from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.
Because he that is mighty, hath done great things to me; and holy is his name.
And his mercy is from generation unto generations, to them that fear him.
He hath shewed might in his arm: he hath scattered the proud in the conceit of their heart.
He hath put down the mighty from their seat, and hath exalted the humble.
He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.
He hath received Israel his servant, being mindful of his mercy:
As he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his seed for ever.
My soul doth magnify the Lord. And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. Because he hath regarded the humility of his handmaid; for behold from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. Because he that is mighty, hath done great things to me; and holy is his name. And his mercy is from generation unto generations, to them that fear him. He hath shewed might in his arm: he hath scattered the proud in the conceit of their heart. He hath put down the mighty from their seat, and hath exalted the humble. He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away. He hath received Israel his servant, being mindful of his mercy: As he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his seed for ever.
What it means
- He hath put down the mighty from their seat, and hath exalted the humble
God is not impressed by power: he stands with the little ones and the poor.
When to pray it
Why we pray it
Traditional text, from the Compendium of the Catechism · Bible: Luke 1:46-55.
The Benedictus (Song of Zechariah)BibleBlessed be the Lord God of Israel; because he hath visited and wrought the redemption of his people:
And hath raised up an horn of salvation to us, in the house of David his servant:
As he spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets, who are from the beginning:
Salvation from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us:
To perform mercy to our fathers, and to remember his holy testament,
The oath, which he swore to Abraham our father, that he would grant to us,
That being delivered from the hand of our enemies, we may serve him without fear,
In holiness and justice before him, all our days.
And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways:
To give knowledge of salvation to his people, unto the remission of their sins:
Through the bowels of the mercy of our God, in which the Orient from on high hath visited us:
To enlighten them that sit in darkness, and in the shadow of death: to direct our feet into the way of peace.
Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; because he hath visited and wrought the redemption of his people: And hath raised up an horn of salvation to us, in the house of David his servant: As he spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets, who are from the beginning: Salvation from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us: To perform mercy to our fathers, and to remember his holy testament, The oath, which he swore to Abraham our father, that he would grant to us, That being delivered from the hand of our enemies, we may serve him without fear, In holiness and justice before him, all our days. And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways: To give knowledge of salvation to his people, unto the remission of their sins: Through the bowels of the mercy of our God, in which the Orient from on high hath visited us: To enlighten them that sit in darkness, and in the shadow of death: to direct our feet into the way of peace.
What it means
- the Orient from on high hath visited us
Orient means the rising sun: Jesus is the light that comes into the world, like the sun each morning.
When to pray it
Why we pray it
Traditional text, from the Compendium of the Catechism · Bible: Luke 1:68-79.
The Nunc Dimittis (Song of Simeon)BibleNow thou dost dismiss thy servant, O Lord, according to thy word in peace;
Because my eyes have seen thy salvation,
Which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples:
A light to the revelation of the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.
Now thou dost dismiss thy servant, O Lord, according to thy word in peace; Because my eyes have seen thy salvation, Which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples: A light to the revelation of the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.
What it means
- Now thou dost dismiss thy servant, O Lord, according to thy word in peace
Whoever has met Jesus can place the day, and life itself, in God's hands, in peace.
When to pray it
Why we pray it
Traditional text, from the Compendium of the Catechism · Bible: Luke 2:29-32.
The Apostles' CreedTraditionalI 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; on the third day he rose again from the dead;
he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty;
from there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.
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; on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.
What it means
- he descended into hell
Jesus truly died, and went to the righteous who had died before him to open heaven to them. Hell here means the realm of the dead, not the place of the damned. - the communion of saints
Christians on earth, those being purified after death and the saints in heaven are one family.
When to pray it
Why we pray it
Traditional text, from the Compendium of the Catechism (to be checked against vatican.va) · Bible: Matthew 28:19.
For the souls in PurgatoryTraditionalEternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace. Amen.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.
What it means
- perpetual light
The light of God that never goes out: we ask that our dead live in it for ever.
When to pray it
Why we pray it
Traditional text, from the Compendium of the Catechism (to be checked against vatican.va) · Bible: 2 Maccabees 12:46.
The three Hail Marys at nightTraditionalO Mary, my good Mother, keep me from mortal sin this night,
by the grace the eternal Father gave you.
Hail Mary…
O Mary, my good Mother, keep me from mortal sin this night,
by the wisdom the Son gave you.
Hail Mary…
O Mary, my good Mother, keep me from mortal sin this night,
by the love the Holy Spirit gave you.
Hail Mary…
O Mary, my good Mother, keep me from mortal sin this night, by the grace the eternal Father gave you. Hail Mary… O Mary, my good Mother, keep me from mortal sin this night, by the wisdom the Son gave you. Hail Mary… O Mary, my good Mother, keep me from mortal sin this night, by the love the Holy Spirit gave you. Hail Mary…
When to pray it
Why we pray it
Traditional devotion of the three Hail Marys, translated for cento53 · Bible: Luke 1:28.
Invocation to the Holy SpiritTraditionalO Holy Spirit, Love of the Father and the Son,
inspire me always what I should think, what I should say,
how I should say it, what I should keep silent,
how I should act, what I should do,
for the glory of God, the good of souls and my own sanctification.
Holy Spirit, give me insight to understand,
capacity to retain, method and ease in learning,
subtlety to interpret, and grace and power to communicate.
Give me clarity in beginning, direction in progressing and perfection in finishing. Amen.
O Holy Spirit, Love of the Father and the Son, inspire me always what I should think, what I should say, how I should say it, what I should keep silent, how I should act, what I should do, for the glory of God, the good of souls and my own sanctification. Holy Spirit, give me insight to understand, capacity to retain, method and ease in learning, subtlety to interpret, and grace and power to communicate. Give me clarity in beginning, direction in progressing and perfection in finishing. Amen.
What it means
- what I should keep silent
Silence is a gift too: some words do not help, and it is better not to say them.
When to pray it
Why we pray it
Traditional prayer; the second part follows Saint Thomas Aquinas's prayer before study. Origin awaiting verification; translated for cento53 · Bible: John 14:26; Romans 8:26.
Morning prayer (attributed to Saint Padre Pio)DevotionLord, thank you for the day that is beginning.
Let nothing trouble me today.
May your presence be constant on my way,
for I know that if I am with you, I need nothing more, I lack nothing:
you are the one true treasure I need to live.
If you are with me, I will have patience, and with it I will overcome
every problem and difficulty I must face,
for I know that the Holy Spirit will help me.
The world may change, but God does not, and I know you love me with an everlasting love.
I may lack everything, but if I have you with me, I will lack nothing.
So stay with me this day, Lord! Amen.
Lord, thank you for the day that is beginning. Let nothing trouble me today. May your presence be constant on my way, for I know that if I am with you, I need nothing more, I lack nothing: you are the one true treasure I need to live. If you are with me, I will have patience, and with it I will overcome every problem and difficulty I must face, for I know that the Holy Spirit will help me. The world may change, but God does not, and I know you love me with an everlasting love. I may lack everything, but if I have you with me, I will lack nothing. So stay with me this day, Lord! Amen.
When to pray it
Why we pray it
Popular prayer attributed to Saint Padre Pio; the attribution is not verified. Translated for cento53 · Bible: Matthew 28:20.
Prayer for protection (against the snares of the enemy)DevotionLord Jesus, cover me today with your precious Blood.
Let no snare of the enemy have power over my life, my home or my family.
Saint Michael the Archangel, fight for me in battles seen and unseen.
Saint Benedict, drive away every evil influence and protect my paths.
Saint Padre Pio, teach me to trust in God even in trials, and intercede for me.
May the light of Christ scatter all darkness, strengthen my faith
and guide my steps in peace, in truth and in love. Amen.
Lord Jesus, cover me today with your precious Blood. Let no snare of the enemy have power over my life, my home or my family. Saint Michael the Archangel, fight for me in battles seen and unseen. Saint Benedict, drive away every evil influence and protect my paths. Saint Padre Pio, teach me to trust in God even in trials, and intercede for me. May the light of Christ scatter all darkness, strengthen my faith and guide my steps in peace, in truth and in love. Amen.
What it means
- cover me today with your precious Blood
A biblical image: the blood of Jesus, given on the cross, saves and protects (Exodus 12:13; 1 Peter 1:19).
When to pray it
Why we pray it
Modern devotional prayer of unknown author, translated for cento53 · Bible: Ephesians 6:10-11; Revelation 12:7.
Talking with God (words of Saint Catherine Labouré)DevotionWhen I go to the chapel, I put myself before the good God and I say to him:
Lord, here I am; give me whatever you wish.
If he gives me something, I am very happy and I thank him.
If he gives me nothing, I thank him just the same, because I deserve nothing more.
Then I tell him everything that comes into my heart:
I tell him my sorrows and my joys, and I listen.
If you listen to him, he will speak to you too,
for with the good God you must speak and listen.
God always speaks when we go to him simply.
When I go to the chapel, I put myself before the good God and I say to him: Lord, here I am; give me whatever you wish. If he gives me something, I am very happy and I thank him. If he gives me nothing, I thank him just the same, because I deserve nothing more. Then I tell him everything that comes into my heart: I tell him my sorrows and my joys, and I listen. If you listen to him, he will speak to you too, for with the good God you must speak and listen. God always speaks when we go to him simply.
When to pray it
Why we pray it
Words attributed to Saint Catherine Labouré; the source is not verified. Translated for cento53 · Bible: 1 Samuel 3:10.
Praying together (Matthew 18)BibleAgain I say to you, that if two of you shall consent upon earth, concerning any thing whatsoever they shall ask, it shall be done to them by my Father who is in heaven.
For where there are two or three gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.
Again I say to you, that if two of you shall consent upon earth, concerning any thing whatsoever they shall ask, it shall be done to them by my Father who is in heaven. For where there are two or three gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.
When to pray it
Why we pray it
Traditional text, from the Compendium of the Catechism · Bible: Matthew 18:19-20.
Before mealsWritten for cento53Bless us, Lord, and this food,
and the hands that prepared it.
Give food to those who are hungry,
and teach us to share.
Amen.
Bless us, Lord, and this food, and the hands that prepared it. Give food to those who are hungry, and teach us to share. Amen.
What it means
- Bless us, Lord, and this food
Before eating, Jesus looked up to heaven and gave thanks. We do the same: our food is a gift from God. - Give food to those who are hungry
We remember the people who do not have enough to eat.
When to pray it
Why we pray it
Prayer written for cento53; not a liturgical text.
Morning prayerWritten for cento53Good morning, God!
Thank you for this new day.
Be with me in everything I do.
Help me to be kind and to do my best.
Amen.
Good morning, God! Thank you for this new day. Be with me in everything I do. Help me to be kind and to do my best. Amen.
What it means
- Thank you for this new day
Every day is a gift. We begin by thanking God, who gives it to us.
When to pray it
Why we pray it
Prayer written for cento53; not a liturgical text.
Night prayerWritten for cento53Thank you, God, for today.
Thank you for the people who love me.
I am sorry for anything I did wrong.
Keep my family safe tonight,
and help me to sleep in peace.
Amen.
Thank you, God, for today. Thank you for the people who love me. I am sorry for anything I did wrong. Keep my family safe tonight, and help me to sleep in peace. Amen.
What it means
- Thank you, God, for today
Before sleeping, think of one good thing that happened today and thank God for it. - I am sorry for anything I did wrong
God always forgives those who are sorry. We can fall asleep with a peaceful heart.
When to pray it
Why we pray it
Prayer written for cento53; not a liturgical text.
I'm anxiousFor what you are going throughA storm, a worried friend, and a night in the garden
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Lord Jesus, you slept in the storm, and you also knew anguish in the garden. You know what is weighing on me. I give you this day — only this day. Calm what can be calmed in me, and stay with me in what cannot. Amen.
One step for today
Prayer written for cento53; not a liturgical text.
I'm grievingFor what you are going throughJesus wept at his friend's tomb
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Lord Jesus, you wept at your friend's tomb. You know this loss. Hold N. in your mercy, and hold me in my sorrow, until the day when you wipe away every tear. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. Amen.
One step for today
Prayer written for cento53; not a liturgical text.
I feel aloneFor what you are going throughFriends who fell asleep, and a cry from the Cross
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Jesus, your friends fell asleep when you needed them. You know what it is to feel alone. Be with me now. Bring me the people I need, and make me a friend to someone who is lonely too. Amen.
One step for today
Prayer written for cento53; not a liturgical text.
I'm struggling with an addictionFor what you are going throughThirty-eight years by the pool
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Lord Jesus, you asked the man by the pool whether he wanted to be healed. Part of me does, and part of me doesn't. Take the part that does, and give me the courage to ask for help today. Amen.
One step for today
Prayer written for cento53; not a liturgical text.
A relationship is hurtingFor what you are going throughFriends, family, marriage — and the basin and towel
If you are in danger, your safety comes first: contact emergency services (112 in Europe) or a support line now.
Lord, you know the people I love and how hard it is right now. Teach me to love as you love: with truth, patience and courage. Heal what can be healed between us. Amen.
One step for today
Prayer written for cento53; not a liturgical text.
I have a difficult decisionFor what you are going throughA whole night of prayer before choosing
Lord, I don't know which way to go. Give me light to see, freedom to choose well, and peace to accept what I cannot know yet. Not my will, but yours. Amen.
One step for today
Prayer written for cento53; not a liturgical text.
I'm losing my faithFor what you are going throughHelp my unbelief
Lord, I believe; help my unbelief. If you are there, show me — in your time and in your way. Until then, I will keep the door open. Amen.
One step for today
Prayer written for cento53; not a liturgical text.
I was betrayedFor what you are going throughJudas, Peter, and the disciples who fled
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Lord Jesus, you were betrayed, denied and left alone. You know this wound from the inside. Give me the grace not to let it harden my heart, and show me the next step. Amen.
One step for today
Prayer written for cento53; not a liturgical text.
I can't forgive somebodyFor what you are going throughSeventy times seven — and what forgiveness is not
Father, I cannot do this on my own. You know the hurt. Give me the desire to forgive, and then the grace to do it, one step at a time. Amen.
One step for today
Prayer written for cento53; not a liturgical text.
I'm afraidFor what you are going throughPeter sinking in the waves
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Lord Jesus, you caught Peter when he began to sink. You know what I am afraid of. Take my hand. Give me courage for the next step only, and stay with me while I take it. Amen.
One step for today
Prayer written for cento53; not a liturgical text.
I'm angryFor what you are going throughThe temple, and the cross
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Lord Jesus, you were angry at what dishonoured your Father, and you forgave those who crucified you. Look at my anger. Keep what is just in it, heal what is wounded, and do not let me hurt anyone with it. Amen.
One step for today
Prayer written for cento53; not a liturgical text.
I'm worried about moneyFor what you are going throughThe lilies of the field
Father, you know what I need before I ask. Give me bread for today, wisdom for the next decision and the courage to ask for help. Free me from fear and from greed. Amen.
One step for today
Prayer written for cento53; not a liturgical text.
I've failedFor what you are going throughNets empty all night
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Lord Jesus, you met Peter after a night of empty nets and after his denial. You know where I have failed. I give you what I could not do. Show me where to cast the net again, and give me the humility to begin. Amen.
One step for today
Prayer written for cento53; not a liturgical text.
I feel lostFor what you are going throughThe lost sheep
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Lord Jesus, you came to seek and to save what was lost. I do not know the way right now. Find me where I am, call me by name as you called Zacchaeus, and walk with me, even before I recognise you. Amen.
One step for today
Prayer written for cento53; not a liturgical text.
I am temptedFor what you are going throughForty days in the desert
Lord Jesus, you were tempted in the desert and did not give in. When I am weak, keep me close to you. Lead me not into temptation, and when I fall, lift me up again, as you lifted Peter. Amen.
One step for today
Prayer written for cento53; not a liturgical text.
Someone hurt meFor what you are going throughStruck, mocked, betrayed — and still loving
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Lord Jesus, you were struck, mocked and betrayed. You know what was done to me. Heal what was wounded in me, protect me from harm and give me courage to seek what is just. And in your time, give me the grace to forgive. Amen.
One step for today
Prayer written for cento53; not a liturgical text.
I'm illFor what you are going throughThe pool of Bethesda
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Lord Jesus, you asked the sick man what he wanted. You know what I want: to be well. Give me strength for today, good people around me, and your peace in my body and in my fears. Into your hands I place what I cannot change. Amen.
One step for today
Prayer written for cento53; not a liturgical text.
Work is weighing on meFor what you are going throughA night with empty nets
Lord Jesus, you worked with your hands in Nazareth and you met Peter in his empty boat. Bless my work today. Where it is heavy, give me strength; where it seems useless, give me hope; and let me hear your word to try again. Amen.
One step for today
Prayer written for cento53; not a liturgical text.
I'm worried about my childrenFor what you are going throughA father on the road
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Father, you ran to meet your son while he was still far off. I place my children in your hands. Protect them where I cannot, bring them home when they are lost, and teach me to love them as you do. I do believe, Lord: help my unbelief. Amen.
One step for today
Prayer written for cento53; not a liturgical text.
The traditional prayers follow the text of the Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (vatican.va). The others were written for cento53 and say so. All content is awaiting theological review.