“Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon. Grant me Your calm today. Amen.”
Purpose: Inspired by St. Francis, for inner peace anytime.
Category: Daily Prayers
Morning Offering, Evening Prayer, Grace Before Meals, Angelus, Prayer for the Day
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Grace Before Meals
“Bless us, O Lord, and these Your gifts, which we are about to receive from Your bounty, through Christ our Lord. Amen.”
Purpose: A daily thanksgiving for food. -
Prayer to the Holy Spirit
“Come, Holy Spirit, fill my heart with Your love. Guide my thoughts, words, and actions today. Amen.”
Purpose: Invokes guidance for any moment. -
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. Amen.”
Purpose: The foundational prayer taught by Jesus, perfect anytime. -
Bedtime Prayer
“Protect me, Lord, as I sleep tonight. Bless my family and friends, and keep us safe until morning. May Your angels watch over us. Amen.”
Purpose: A peaceful end to the day. -
Night Prayer (Act of Contrition)
“O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended You. I detest all my sins because of Your just punishments, but most of all because they offend You, my God, who are all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Your grace, to sin no more and to avoid the near occasions of sin. Amen.”
Purpose: Reflects on the day and seeks forgiveness. -
Prayer for Strength
“Lord Jesus, give me strength today to do my work with love and patience. Stay with me always. Amen.”
Purpose: A boost for the middle of the day. -
Midday Prayers – The Angelus
“The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary, and she conceived of the Holy Spirit.
Hail Mary…
Behold the handmaid of the Lord, be it done unto me according to Your 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 You, O Lord, Your grace into our hearts… Amen.”
Purpose: Reflects on the Incarnation; a classic Catholic devotion. -
Short Morning Prayer
“Good morning, Lord! Thank You for this new day. Guide me, protect me, and help me do Your will. Amen.”
Purpose: A quick, personal start for busy users. -
Morning Offering
“O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer You my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day, for all the intentions of Your Sacred Heart, in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world. Amen.”
Purpose: Dedicates the day to God.