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Pray A Prayer For St. Kateri Tekakwitha
Let Us Pray - July 14, 2022 13:00 - 59 secondsSt. Kateri Tekakwitha was a Mohawk woman who converted to Catholicism at age 19. She loved Jesus Christ with great devotion, and she fervently prayed for the conversion of her fellow Mohawks. St. Kateri died of an illness at age 24, and she was canonized in 2012, making her the first Native Ameri...
Pray the Litany of the Sacred Heart
Let Us Pray - June 24, 2022 13:00 - 4 minutesThe Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a synthesis of various litanies dating back to the 17th century. The current litany was approved for public use by Pope Leo XIII in 1899, and it includes 33 invocations: one for each year of the life of Christ. Find the full text at: https://www.usccb.o...
Pray the Saint Thérèse Rose Prayer
Let Us Pray - September 30, 2021 13:00 - 53 secondsSt. Thérèse of Lisieux, often called "the Little Flower," promised to spend her time in heaven doing good on earth. Though she lived a hidden life, after her death the 24-year-old French Carmelite became a Doctor of the Church and a beloved friend and intercessor for countless Catholics. It is of...
Prayer to St. Christopher While Traveling
Let Us Pray - May 30, 2021 14:00 - 44 secondsAsk St. Christopher, patron of traveling, for his intercession before your next journey! Dear Saint Christopher, protect me today in all my travels along the road’s way. Give your warning sign if danger is near so that I may stop while the path is clear. Be at my window and direct me through when...
Sing the Salve Regina
Let Us Pray - May 23, 2021 13:00 - 1 minuteListen to the Salve Regina, sung by Bishop Robert Reed. The Salve Regina is a Marian antiphon composed during the Middle Ages, and it is often prayed at the end of the rosary and during some hours of the Divine Office depending on liturgical season. The Hail, Holy Queen is the English translation...
Pray the Hail, Holy Queen
Let Us Pray - May 16, 2021 13:00 - 1 minutePray the Hail, Holy Queen prayer, which is the English translation of the Latin Salve Regina. The Hail, Holy Queen is typically prayed at the end of a Rosary. Hail, Holy Queen: Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Ev...
Pray the Litany of Loreto
Let Us Pray - May 09, 2021 13:00 - 4 minutesThe Litany of Loreto, also called the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary, originated in the Middle Ages. The prayer was approved by Pope Sixtus V in 1587, and it is currently the only approved Marian Litany. The Pope has the exclusive ability to add invocations to the Litany, which many have done ...
Pray Pope Benedict XVI's Prayer for Vocations
Let Us Pray - April 23, 2021 13:00 - 1 minuteIn his message for the 43rd World Day of Prayer for Vocations, Pope Benedict XVI encouraged all the faithful to pray this prayer. It invokes God to raise up and sustain vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life: O Father, raise up among Christians abundant and holy vocations to the priesth...
Listen to St. John Chrysostom's Easter Homily
Let Us Pray - April 03, 2021 12:00 - 3 minutesListen to and meditate on this Easter Sunday homily written by St. John Chrysostom, an early Church Father and Doctor of the Church. "Chrysostom" comes from the Greek word meaning "golden-mouthed," and refers to St. John's incredible gift of preaching and public speaking.
Listen to The Exsultet
Let Us Pray - April 01, 2021 14:00 - 11 minutesThe Exsultet, also known as The Proclamation of Easter, is a poetic hymn sung at the beginning of the Easter Vigil to bless the Paschal candle. The Exsultet’s beautiful words express the joy of Christ’s victory over death and recount God’s faithfulness through the ages. Prayerfully listen to the ...
Meditate on an Ancient Homily for Holy Saturday
Let Us Pray - April 01, 2021 13:00 - 4 minutesMeditate on this ancient homily for Holy Saturday, written by an unknown author. The sermon refers to Jesus' descent into Hell, which according to Church Tradition was when he preached the Gospel to the dead and delivered the righteous who had died before him. Full text: "What is happening? Today...
Pray a Prayer for Deliverance From Evil
Let Us Pray - March 28, 2021 13:00 - 2 minutesAt a Mass for Families during the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Redemption in 1984, Pope St. John Paul II led those present in a “Consecration of All Individuals and Peoples of the World to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.” At the end of the consecration he offered this powerful prayer for delivera...
Pray a Prayer to Saint Joseph
Let Us Pray - March 19, 2021 13:00 - 1 minutePray for St. Joseph's intercession with this prayer composed by Bishop Robert Reed: St. Joseph, you held the Son of God close you, and when the child Jesus was lost you felt the concern and worry of a parent. Be like a father and counselor to me; protect me by your prayers in time and in eternit...
Pray St. Patrick's Breastplate
Let Us Pray - March 14, 2021 13:00 - 1 minuteSaint Patrick's Breastplate, also called The Lorica of Saint Patrick, is a beautiful prayer asking for divine protection. Pray this abridged version of the prayer with Bishop Robert Reed. Abridged version of Saint Patrick's Breastplate: Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ i...
Pray An Act of Contrition
Let Us Pray - March 07, 2021 14:00 - 42 secondsThe Act of Contrition isn't reserved for Confession alone. Join Bishop Reed in praying this traditional act of contrition any time. The Council of Trent defined contrition as “a sorrow of soul and a hatred of sin committed, with a firm purpose of not sinning in the future.” Contrition is an inte...
Pray a Prayer of Protection From the Devil
Let Us Pray - February 21, 2021 14:00 - 1 minuteJoin Bishop Reed in praying this prayer for protection against the devil and freedom from all maleficence, both for ourselves and for those who are enslaved by the demonic. A Prayer of Protection From the Devil: My Lord, you are all-powerful, you are God, you are Father. We beg you through the in...
Pray the Peace Prayer of St. Francis
Let Us Pray - February 14, 2021 14:00 - 1 minuteJoin Bishop Robert Reed in praying this prayer frequently attributed to St. Francis of Assisi. Lord, make me an instrument of your peace: where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, ligh...
Pray the Nicene Creed
Let Us Pray - February 07, 2021 15:00 - 1 minuteThe Nicene Creed was developed at the first ecumenical Council of Nicaea in response to the heresy of Arianism, which posited that Jesus was not fully divine. The Nicene Creed expands upon the Apostles' Creed and adds phrases like "born before all ages," "begotten not made," and "consubstantial w...
Pray the Apostles' Creed
Let Us Pray - February 07, 2021 14:00 - 57 secondsThe Apostles' Creed is one of the most well-known creeds of western Christianity and was developed from a second century baptismal creed. It became the official statement of Catholic faith during the reign of Pope Innocent III between 1198-1216. Today, the Apostles' Creed is prayed at the beginni...
Pray Psalm 139 | Chanted
Let Us Pray - January 31, 2021 14:00 - 2 minutesListen to and pray with Psalm 139:1-12, chanted by Bishop Robert Reed. The Psalms are sometimes referred to as "a school of prayer." They express nearly every facet of the human experience, giving voice to a vast array of emotions and movements of the heart. Psalm 139 speaks of the ever-present ...
Pray the Merton Prayer
Let Us Pray - January 17, 2021 14:00 - 1 minuteThomas Merton was a 20th century Trappist monk, poet, social activist, and author of more than 50 books. This prayer was published in his book Thoughts In Solitude, and it expresses a beautiful trust in God despite confusion and uncertainty. If you've ever felt lost or unsure of who you are or wh...
Pray the Christmas Prayer of Pope St. John XXIII
Let Us Pray - December 24, 2020 15:00 - 1 minuteJoin Bishop Robert Reed in praying this Christmas prayer composed by Pope St. John XXIII. O sweet Child of Bethlehem, grant that we may share with all our hearts in this profound mystery of Christmas. Put into the hearts of men and women this peace for which they sometimes seek so desperately and...
Pray the Christmas Prayer of St. Augustine
Let Us Pray - December 24, 2020 14:00 - 51 secondsJoin Bishop Robert Reed in praying this Christmas prayer composed by Saint Augustine of Hippo. Let the just rejoice, for their justifier is born. Let the sick and infirm rejoice, For their saviour is born. Let the captives rejoice, For their Redeemer is born. Let slaves rejoice, for their Master ...
A Prayer for Christmas Eve
Let Us Pray - December 23, 2020 14:00 - 1 minutePray this Christmas Eve prayer attributed to 19th century Scottish novelist Robert Louis Stevenson. Loving Father, Help us remember the birth of Jesus, that we may share in the song of the angels, the gladness of the shepherds, and worship of the wise men. Close the door of hate and open the doo...
Pray With the Birth of Jesus According to St. Luke
Let Us Pray - December 20, 2020 14:00 - 3 minutesListen as Bishop Robert Reed reads Luke 2:1-20, which tells of the birth of Jesus and the visit of the shepherds.
Pray the O Antiphons
Let Us Pray - December 13, 2020 14:00 - 2 minutesListen and pray with Bishop Robert Reed as he sings the seven O Antiphons. Since the 8th century, the Roman Catholic Church has been singing the O Antiphons during Evening prayer from December 17-23. Each Antiphon begins with “O,” and a name for Jesus like “Wisdom,” “Leader of the House of Israel...
Pray the Magnificat
Let Us Pray - December 06, 2020 14:00 - 1 minuteJoin us in praying the Magnificat. Taken from Luke 1:46-55, the Magnificat is Mary's canticle, a song of praise and surrender in response to Elizabeth after the child leapt in her womb. My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my Savior for he has looked with favor...
Pray the Prayer of Abandonment
Let Us Pray - November 29, 2020 14:00 - 1 minuteJoin us in praying the Prayer of Abandonment. It was written by Charles de Foucauld, a Catholic priest, hermit, and martyr. Some say that it was his prayer to the Father written while on retreat in Nazareth and others say that it is his narrative of Jesus' prayer to the Father. Father, I aban...
Pray the Litany of Humility
Let Us Pray - November 22, 2020 14:00 - 2 minutesJoin us in praying the Litany of Humility. Attributed to Cardinal Merry del Val, secretary of state to Pope Saint Pius X, this litany challenges us to free ourselves of pride, self-centeredness, and fear of what others think. The litany has us refocus on asking Jesus to help us desire meekness a...
Pray A Prayer to Your Guardian Angel When You Can't Attend Mass
Let Us Pray - October 05, 2020 19:30 - 2 minutesIf you're unable to attend Mass, pray this prayer and ask your guardian angel to go in your place. According the Catechism of the Catholic Church, "Beside each believer stands an angel as protector and shepherd leading him to life." (CCC 336). Since our guardian angels desire God's glory and our ...
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