Prayer Prayer Before Study: St. Thomas Aquinas on wisdom and understanding
St. Thomas Aquinas's 13th-century prayer asking God for wisdom, understanding, and grace before study. Pray it before opening your books.
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Prayer Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace: A Prayer for Service
The Peace Prayer, attributed to St. Francis, calls us to become instruments of reconciliation. Pray it today when discord surrounds you.
Prayer Soul of Christ: A 14th-century prayer for union with the Passion
The Soul of Christ prayer is a 14th-century devotion to the Passion. Pray it before Mass or in times of trial.
Prayer Let Nothing Disturb You: St. Teresa of Ávila’s prayer for peace
The full text of St. Teresa of Ávila's prayer on peace and trust in God. Pray it when anxiety crowds in.
Prayer Augustine’s Prayer for the Fire of the Holy Spirit: A 5th-Century Prayer of Conversion
Pray St. Augustine's ancient prayer asking God to kindle the Holy Spirit's fire and replace a heart of stone with a heart…
Prayer Jesus, Friend of My Soul: St. Anselm’s Prayer for Union with Christ
St. Anselm's medieval prayer asking Christ to kindle our hearts with the fire of divine love and unite us in inseparable friendship…
Prayer Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee: A 12th-Century Prayer of Devotion
Pray this 12th-century Cistercian hymn of devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus. Full text and reflection on consolation in Christ's presence.
Prayer Christ With Me: A prayer from St. Patrick’s Breastplate
The 'Christ With Me' prayer from St. Patrick's Breastplate, an 8th-century Irish lorica invoking Christ's presence in every moment and direction.
Prayer Hail, Holy Queen: An 11th-Century Prayer to Mary, Our Advocate
The Hail, Holy Queen (Salve Regina) is an 11th-century Marian prayer calling on Mary's mercy. Pray the full text and discover its…
Prayer Veni Creator Spiritus: A 9th-century hymn to the Holy Spirit
Pray the Veni Creator Spiritus, a 9th-century hymn invoking the Holy Spirit as Creator and Comforter. Full text and reflection.