Prayers for Peace
In seasons of anxiety, societal unrest, or personal struggle, turn to Christ the Prince of Peace with these traditional Catholic prayers of trust.
The Lord’s Prayer (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.
The Lord’s Prayer is the summary of the whole Gospel, given by Christ Himself. In seven petitions, it praises God the Father, desires the coming of His kingdom, asks for daily spiritual and bodily sustenance, and begs for forgiveness and deliverance from evil.
The Memorare
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother;
to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful.
O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.
Popularized by Father Claude Bernard in the seventeenth century and traditionally attributed to Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, the Memorare reminds us that no one who fled to Mary’s protection was ever left unaided.
Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle.
Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.
Amen.
Composed by Pope Leo XIII in 1884, this invocation asks Saint Michael the Archangel to defend Christians in spiritual battle and cast out the forces of darkness through divine power.
Canonical English doxology prayer text used in liturgical and private devotion across the United States.
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