Catholic Prayer Library
A treasury of traditional Catholic prayers, from the essential daily prayers taught to children to the ancient hymns of the Church. Each prayer includes both English and Latin texts where traditional, along with historical notes on its origins.
Prayers
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Hail Holy Queen (Salve Regina)
The Salve Regina is one of four seasonal Marian antiphons, traditionally sung from Trinity Sunday through Advent.
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The Hail Mary (Ave Maria)
The Hail Mary unites the Angel Gabriel's greeting at the Annunciation with Elizabeth's blessing at the Visitation, followed by the Church's petition for Mary's intercession.
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How to Pray the Holy Rosary
The Rosary is a Scripture-based meditation on the mysteries of Christ's life, prayed through the intercession of His Blessed Mother.
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Ave Maris Stella (Hail Star of the Sea)
Ave Maris Stella is a beloved Vespers hymn honoring Mary as the Star of the Sea, guiding the faithful through the storms of life to the safe harbor of heaven.
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Act of Hope
The Act of Hope expresses our trust in God's promises, relying on His mercy and grace for our salvation and eternal happiness.
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The Glory Be (Gloria Patri)
The Glory Be, also called the Minor Doxology, is a short hymn of praise to the Holy Trinity. It concludes each decade of the Rosary and each psalm in the...
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Eternal Rest (Requiem Aeternam)
This brief prayer for the dead is one of the most frequently used in Catholic devotion. It is prayed at funerals, in the Divine Office, after Grace After Meals, and...
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Anima Christi (Soul of Christ)
The Anima Christi is a beloved Eucharistic prayer, traditionally prayed after Holy Communion.
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Alma Redemptoris Mater
The Alma Redemptoris Mater is one of the four seasonal Marian antiphons, sung from the First Sunday of Advent through the Feast of the Presentation (February 2).
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Consecration to Jesus through Mary (St. Louis de Montfort)
This act of total consecration comes from St. Louis-Marie Grignion de Montfort (1716), whose "True Devotion to Mary" has inspired countless souls.
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Sub Tuum Praesidium (Under Your Protection)
The Sub Tuum is the oldest known prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary, dating to at least the 3rd century.
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Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel
This prayer was composed by Pope Leo XIII in 1886 after a mystical experience, and was recited after Low Mass until 1964.
Essential Catholic Prayers
Essential Prayers
The foundational prayers every Catholic should know by heart.
Marian Prayers
Prayers honoring Our Lady and seeking her intercession.
The Holy Rosary
Prayers associated with the Most Holy Rosary.
Divine Mercy & Eucharistic Prayers
Prayers centered on Christ's mercy and His presence in the Eucharist.
Saints & Angels
Prayers invoking the saints and holy angels.
Daily & Family Prayers
Prayers for morning, meals, and daily life.
Acts of Virtue
Prayers expressing the theological virtues.
Prayers for the Faithful Departed
Prayers for the souls in Purgatory.
Ancient Hymns
Traditional hymns and canticles of the Church.
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Daily Readings
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