Some General Catholic Prayers
Some General Catholic Prayers
Find the words to some general Catholic prayers here: Eternal rest, Grace Before & After Meals, Morning Offering, and Evening Prayer.
Some General Catholic Prayers
We believe that prayers are the root of our faith because they are our connection with God.
Eternal Rest
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace. Amen.
Meal Prayers
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.
or
Bless us, O Lord, and these Thy gifts, which we are about to receive from Thy bounty, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Grace After Meals
We give Thee* thanks, Almighty God, for these and all Thy benefits, through Christ, Our Lord. Amen
(We give You thanks, Almighty God, for these and all Your benefits…)
or
We give Thee* thanks for all Thy* benefits, O almighty God, Who lives and reigns forever; and may the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen
(We give You thanks for all Your benefits…)
Morning & Evening Prayers
Morning Offering
O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer You my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world.
I offer them for all the intentions of Your Sacred Heart: the salvation of souls, the reparation for sin, and the reunion of all Christians.
I offer them for the intentions of our bishops and of all apostles of prayer, and in particular for those recommended by our Holy Father this month. Amen.
Evening Prayer
I adore You, my God, and I love You with all my heart. I thank You for having created me, for having made me a Christian, and for having preserved me this day.
Pardon me for the evil I have done today. If I have done anything good, be pleased to accept it.
Protect me while I take my rest and deliver me from all dangers. May Your grace be always with me. Amen.
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The LOGO image of Our Lady of Grace is original artwork by Martin Lariviere in 2009. We have the artist’s permission (my son). It is our exclusive trademark logo image.
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Eric Enstrom photographed the man praying at mealtime.
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Raphael painted The Sistine Madonna circa (1513-1514). We made circular cut-outs from the original image.
IN REVIEW
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen
Bless us, O Lord, and these Thy* gifts, which we are about to receive from Thy* bounty, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
*Your
We give Thee* thanks, Almighty God, for these and all Thy* benefits, through Christ, Our Lord, Amen.
*Your
OR
We give Thee thanks for all Thy benefits, O almighty God, Who lives and reigns forever; and may the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen
O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer You my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world…
I adore You, my God, and I love You with all my heart. I thank You for having created me, for having made me a Christian, and for having preserved me this day.
Pardon me for the evil I have done today. If I have done anything good, be pleased to accept it.
Protect me while I take my rest and deliver me from all dangers. May Your grace be always with me. Amen.