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Catholic Prayers and Devotions

A short selection of Traditional Catholic prayers and Devotions. These are prayers of intercession, prayers of adoration, professions of faith, contemplative prayers, and others. Pray any prayer you like at any time. Enjoy God's presence.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

The Stations of the Cross

Opening Act of Contrition: O my God, my Redeemer, behold me here at Thy feet. From the bottom of my heart I am sorry for all my sins, because by them I have offended Thee, Who art infinitely good. I will die rather than offend thee again. Each station: V. We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you. R. Because by your holy cross You have redeemed the world. ... Reflection ... Our Father.... Hail Mary.... Glory Be to the Father.... V. Jesus Christ Crucified. R. Have mercy on Us. V. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, Rest in peace. R. Amen. 1st Station: Jesus is condemned to death 2nd Station: Jesus carries His cross 3rd Station: Jesus falls the first time 4th Station: Jesus meets His Mother 5th Station: Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus to carry his cross 6th Station: Veronica wipes the face of Jesus 7th Station: Jesus falls the second time 8th Station: Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem 9th Station: Jesus falls a third time 10th Station: Jesus clothes are taken away 11th Station: Jesus is nailed to the cross 12th Station: Jesus dies on the cross 13th Station: The body of Jesus is taken down from the cross 14th Station: Jesus is laid in the tomb

The Pope's Monthly Intention

For more prayers, see the 55 volumes of Catholic prayers in Latin in the Analecta Hymnica