Catholic Prayers & Inspirations | Daily Devotions, Rosary & Novenas

The 15 Promises of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Catholics who pray the Rosary everyday (Note: many Catholics do not know about these promises so you will be propagating the Rosary and be blessed if you share this page  Whoever shall faithfully serve me by the recitation of the Rosary, shall receive signal graces. I promise my special protection and the greatest graces to all those who shall recite the Rosary. The Rosary shall be a powerful armor against hell, it will destroy vice, decrease sin, and defeat heresies. The Rosary will cause virtue and good works to flourish; it will obtain for souls the abundant mercy of God; it will withdraw the hearts of men from the love of the world and its vanities, and will lift them to the desire for eternal things. Oh, that souls would sanctify themselves by this means. The soul which recommends itself to me by the recitation of the Rosary, shall not perish. Whoever shall recite the Rosary devoutly, applying himself to the considerati...

1. Preparation Start by making the sign of the Cross: In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Then recite the Apostle’s Creed: 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; the third day He rose again from the dead;He ascended into Heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God, the Father almighty; from thence He shall 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. Then say 1 Our Father, 3 Hail Marys  (for the virtues of Faith, Hope and Charity)  and then 1 Glory Be: Our Father , Who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy Will be done, on earth as ...

The Apostles’ Creed 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; the third day  He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sits at  the right hand of God the Father  almighty, from thence He shall 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.

The Apostles' Creed – A timeless profession of faith that summarizes the essential beliefs of the Christian faith. The Apostles' Creed (New English Translation): Full Prayer, Meaning, and How Catholics Pray It By Catholic Prayers & Inspirations The Apostles' Creed: A Timeless Profession of Christian Faith The Apostles' Creed is one of the oldest and most beloved professions of faith in Christianity. For nearly two thousand years, Catholics have recited this Creed to proclaim the essential truths revealed by God through Jesus Christ. Although it was not written directly by the Twelve Apostles , it faithfully summarizes the teachings they handed down to the early Church. Every line reflects the heart of the Gospel—from God's creation of the world to Christ's saving death and resurrection , the coming of the Holy Spirit, the Church, forgiveness of sins, and the promise of everlasting life. Today, Catholics pray the Apostles' Creed during the Holy Rosary ...

THE LORD'S PRAYER (THE OUR FATHER) The Lord's Prayer, also known as the Our Father, was composed by our Lord Jesus Christ Himself. This magnificent prayer beautifully reflects the wishes of its Divine Author. Jesus said in the Sermon on the Mount (pictured above) where it first appears in the Gospels (Matt 6:9-13): “When praying do not choose many words” (Matthew 6:7). 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. In the final line Jesus echoes His own petition to His Heavenly Father in John’s Gospel: “I am not praying that you would take them out of the world, but that you would preserve them from evil.” (John 17:15). Evil in the case refers both to the Evil One, Satan, and to the evils he brings about in this worl...

A prayer for the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus Christ. The  Hail Mary  is based on these passages from the Bible: Luke 1:28-35, 42-48. Traditional version: Hail Mary, full of grace. Our 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. Newer version: Hail Mary, full of grace. Our Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Prayer to Take Authority (Binding Prayer) In the name of Jesus, I take authority and I bind all powers and forces in the air, in the ground, in the water, in the underground, in the netherworld, in nature, and in fire. You are the Lord over the entire universe, and I give You the Glory of Your creation. In Your Name, Jesus, I bind all demonic forces that have come against us and our families and I seal all of us in the protection of Your Precious Blood that washed for us on the Cross. Mary, our Mother, we seek your protection and intercession with the Sacred Heart of Jesus for us and our families, and surround us with your mantle of love to discourage the enemy. St. Michael and our guardian angels, come defend us and our families in battle against the evil ones that roam the earth. In the name of Jesus, I bind and command all the powers and forces of evil to depart right now away from us, our homes, and our lands, and I send you to the foot of the Cross. And we thank you, Lord Je...

Fatima Morning Offering O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer You my prayers, works, joys and sufferings, all that this day may bring, be they good or bad: for the love of God, for the conversion of sinners, and in reparation for all the sins committed against the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

Prayer to St Jude Dear Most Holy Apostle Saint Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus Christ, I honour and invoke you universally, as the patron of all people and of all animals. Please pray for all of us. Pray for me please, Dear Saint Jude. Please make use of that particular privilege accorded to you, to bring visible and immediate help to me now in all areas of my life. Please help me consistently. Dear Saint Jude please come to my assistance now that I may receive the abundance of prosperity and support of Heaven in all my necessities, and in particular help me to feel happiness and love within my heart consistently. Help my thoughts to be filled with goodness, kindness, love, compassion, and clarity, happiness and joy. Assist me Dear St Jude to praise God and to promote you, and to emanate Goodness, happiness, and peace, so that I may unobtrusively inspire people. I promise you, Dear Blessed Saint Jude, to be ever mindful of this huge favour, and to always...

Physical Healing Lord, I come before you trusting in your mercy and love. I come before you with faith in your promise that you shall grant whatever we ask for in prayer if it will be what is best for our soul. Lord, heal me of my ( kind of sickness ). Touch me now in the areas of my body that need most of your healing love. Let the warmth of your healing love penetrate every cell, every nerve and tissue in my sick body. Replace these sick cells with new and healthy cells. Cast out anything that should not be in me. Cleanse all infections, remove all inflammations, open any blocked arteries or veins and rebuild all damaged areas. Strengthen my body, my mind, emotions and spirit and with that same power by which you created me, heal me and recreate me, Lord. Restore me to full health in body, mind, emotions and spirit. Give me the grace to accept this pain and suffering with patient resignation to your most Holy will and plan for my life. Have mercy on me and...

Meditations for the 5 Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary A thought is suggested for each of the 10 Hail Marys in each decade. Some people find it helpful simply to gaze at a picture depicting the mystery. The Glorious Mysteries are usually prayed on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. The 1st Glorious Mystery I. Resurrection Christ rises from the dead. The women go to the tomb. An Angel descends to roll back the stone. The tomb is found empty. The Angels announce the Resurrection. Jesus appears to Mary Magdalen. The Apostles doubt the women's word. Peter and John find the cloths in the tomb. Jesus joins the disciples going to Emmaus. Jesus appears to the Apostles. II. The Ascension He shows Himself for forty days to the apostles and disciples, at one time to more than 500 brethren. Jesus sends the Apostles to preach the Gospel. He commands them not to leave Jerusalem, but to await the coming of the Holy Ghost. In the presence of the apostles and discipl...

Meditations for the 5 Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary A thought is suggested for each of the 10 Hail Marys in each decade. Some people find it helpful simply to gaze at a picture depicting the mystery. The Sorrowful Mysteries are usually prayed on Tuesdays and Fridays, and also on Sundays during Lent. The Sorrowful Mysteries I. The Agony in the Garden After the Last Supper Jesus and the Apostles go to the Garden of Olives. Jesus asks the Apostles to watch with Him. Jesus withdraws and prays. As He thinks of what He is to suffer and of our ingratitude, He is bathed in a sweat of blood. Jesus awakens the Apostles, who have fallen asleep from weariness. He returns to His prayer, and asks His Father that this chalice to pass away. Jesus again finds the Apostles sleeping. He returns to His prayer; an Angel comes to comfort Him. Mary keeps an agonizing vigil. Jesus goes to meet His betrayer. II. The Scourging The people cry for Christ’s crucifixion. Pilate order...

Meditations for the 5  Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary A thought is suggested for each of the 10 Hail Marys in each decade. Some people find it helpful simply to gaze at a picture depicting the mystery. The Joyful Mysteries are usually prayed on Mondays and Thursdays, and also on Sundays during Advent. The Five Joyful Mysteries I. The Annunciation The Angel Gabriel is sent to Nazareth. The Angel greets Mary: “Hail, full of grace; the Lord is with thee.” Mary is troubled at the Angel’s word. Gabriel tells Mary that she is to be the Mother of God. Mary speaks of her virginity: “How shall this be done, since I know not man?” The Angel foretells the Virgin Birth. Gabriel also says that Elizabeth has conceived a child in her old age. Mary consents: “Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it done unto me according to thy word.” The Word is made flesh. Mary adores the God Who has become incarnate within her womb. II. The Visitation Mary hastens to visit Elizabeth...

Overwhelmed by so much evil? Here are 3 of St. Michael’s weapons This archangel fights Satan with the challenge of his own name: Micha-el, meaning Who is like God? With so much evil confronting us in seemingly every new piece of breaking news, here are three prayers to St. Michael the Archangel, the great archangel-antagonist of Satan. Bishop Robert Barron recently described St. Michael the Archangel thus: “Michael is invariably depicted in the armor of a warrior, for he is the general of the angelic army that stood athwart the legions of Lucifer, who had dared to arrogate to himself the prerogatives of God. He fought, not with sword and spear, but with the unanswerable challenge of his own name: Micha-el (Who is like God?)” In our battle against evil — that in ourselves and that in the world — let us call on these prayers. A Litany of St. Michael Lord, have mercy on us.  Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us.  Christ, have mercy on us. ...