Prayers & Devotions

Prayer is the foundation of the Catholic life. In a world of noise and distraction, the Church’s treasury of prayers, novenas, and devotions offers an anchor — a direct line to God, Our Lady, and the saints who intercede for us before the throne of Heaven.

Whether you are seeking a novena for a specific intention, a morning prayer to begin your day in the presence of God, or a deeper understanding of the Church’s great devotions, you will find it here. These prayers have sustained Catholics through centuries of trial and triumph. They will sustain you too.

Explore our collection of prayers, novenas, and Catholic devotions.

Novena to Our Lady of the Rosary – Day 1

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October 7 is the feast day of Our Lady of the Rosary. Prayer for Day 1 O Mary Immaculate, who appeared at Fatima to Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta to ask for the conversion of a sinful world, I beg thee for the grace to grieve sincerely over my own sins and over … Read more

9-Day Novena to Our Lady of Good Counsel of Genazzano

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9 Day Novena to Our Lady of Good Counsel of Genazzano

Novena to Our Lady of Good Counsel of Genazzano (April 25 is the feast day of the apparition of Our Lady of Good Counsel of Genazzano)   Click the link of the corresponding day of the novena to recite the Daily Novena Prayer, then continue below First Day Fourth Day Seventh Day … Read more

Novena to Our Lady of Sorrows

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These prayers are to be recited each day after the Novena. Hail Mary…. Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed are 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 … Read more

Saint Joan of Arc Novena

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Novena to Saint Joan of Arc

(May 30 is the feast day of Saint John of Arc) Pray novena for 9 consecutive days Eternal Father, Thou gave us Saint Joan of Arc through Thine infinite love and mercy for us. We humbly ask Thee to send down Thine Holy Spirit upon us, as the intermediary by which the … Read more

Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

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Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Lord, have mercy, R. Christ, have mercy, Lord, have mercy. Christ, hear us, R. Christ, graciously hear us. God the Father of Heaven,       R. have mercy on us. God the Son, Redeemer of the world, God, the Holy Ghost, Holy Trinity, One God, Heart of … Read more

Novena to the Blessed Virgin of Loreto

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Novena to the Blessed Virgin of Loreto

(December 10 is the feast day of Our Lady of Loreto) O Virgin of Loreto, greeting thee with filial devotion, I love to repeat the words of the Archangel Gabriel and also thine: “Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.” “The Almighty has done great things in me.” O … Read more

Novena to Our Lady of Good Success of the Purification

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Novena to Our Lady of Good Success of the Purification

  Novena to Our Lady of Good Success of the Purification (February 2 is the feast day of the apparition of Our Lady of Good Success of the Purification) Act of Contrition I believe in God: strengthen, O Lord, my faith; I hope in God: firm, Lord, my hope; enkindle, O Lord, … Read more

Prayer to the Immaculate Conception

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Prayer to the Immaculate Conception

Allow me to praise Thee, O most holy Virgin Mary, with my personal commitment and sacrifice. Allow me to live, work, suffer, be consumed and die for Thee, just for Thee. Allow me to bring the whole world to Thee. Allow me to contribute to your ever-greater exaltation, to Thine greatest possible … Read more

The Fatima Prayers

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The Rosary and Saint Dominic Defeat Heresy 4

  Here are a few short prayers (known as the “Fatima Prayers”) that came to be during the apparitions in Fatima, Portugal to the three seers Lúcia, Jacinta and Francisco. Two of the prayers were given by the Guardian Angel of Portugal, who came to prepare the three children for what they … Read more