Prayers for Occasions

Loving God, Loving Others and Serving the World
Daily Morning Prayer

O Jesus,
through the most pure heart of Mary,
I offer you all my prayers , works and sufferings of this day,
for the intentions of your Sacred Heart and
the intentions of our most holy father, Pope Francis.
Amen.

Daily Evening Prayer

God, our Father,
this day is done.
We ask you and Jesus Christ, your Son,
that with the Spirit, our welcome guest,
you guard our sleep
and bless our rest.
Amen.

Popular morning or night prayer to Guardian Angel

Angel of God, my Guardian dear,
to whom God’s love commits me here,
ever this day (or night) be at my side,
to light and guard, to rule and guide.
Amen.

Grace Before Meals

Bless us, O Lord, and these Thy gifts,
which of thy bounty we are about to receive
through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Grace After Meals

We give Thee thanks Almighty God,
for all the benefits which we have received
through Christ our Lord.
Lord, bless all those who have worked so hard to prepare this food for us.
Amen.

Prayer for a safe journey

In the name of God I go on this journey.
May God the Father be with me,
God the Son protect me, and God the Holy Ghost be by my side.
Amen.
Lord, be our guide and our protector
on the journey we are about to take.
Watch over us.
Protect us from accidents.
Keep us free from harm to body and soul.
Lord, support us with Your grace when we are tired.
Help us be patient in any trouble which may come our way.
Keep us always mindful of Your presence and love.
Amen.

Biblical blessing for all occasions

Numbers 6:24-26)
May the Lord bless you and keep you;
May the Lord let his face to shine on you, and be gracious to you;
May the the Lord uncover his face to you, and bring you peace.
Amen.

Personal Act of Faith

O my God, I firmly believe that You are one God in three divine Persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
I believe that Your divine Son became man and died for our sins,
and that He will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe these and all the truths which the holy Catholic Church teaches,
because You have revealed them, who can neither deceive nor be deceived.
Amen.