Prayer Jesus, Friend of My Soul: St. Anselm’s prayer for hearts joined in love
St. Anselm's prayer for hearts joined to Christ and each other in inseparable love, from 11th-century Canterbury.
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Prayer Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee: A 12th-Century Prayer of Consolation
Pray this ancient Cistercian hymn to the Holy Name of Jesus. Full text, origins, and how to pray it for consolation today.
Prayer Christ With Me (from St. Patrick’s Breastplate): An 8th-century prayer for Christ’s presence
The 'Christ With Me' prayer from St. Patrick's ancient Lorica invokes Christ's presence in all directions and moments of daily life.
Prayer Hail, Holy Queen: An 11th-century prayer for Mary’s mercy
The Salve Regina (Hail, Holy Queen) is an 11th-century prayer to Mary. Pray it when you feel far from home.
Prayer Pray this when you need the Holy Spirit’s fire
Pray the Veni Creator Spiritus, a 9th-century hymn invoking the Holy Spirit's grace and fire. Perfect for Pentecost or moments needing divine…
Prayer The Memorare: Pray This When You Need Help Now
Pray the Memorare when you need immediate intercession. This ancient prayer to Mary has never been known to fail those who seek…
Prayer Pray this when you need to let go
Pray the Suscipe when you need to let go. St. Ignatius of Loyola's prayer of radical trust offers freedom through surrender.
Prayer St. Thomas Aquinas’s prayer before opening a book
Pray this before opening your books. St. Thomas Aquinas asked God for sharp understanding and retentive memory before every lecture.