Using tags: Above the name of the prayer you will see a "tag" which indicates the type of prayer. Use them to organize the articles. For example, click on  Rosary  to see all the Rosary related prayers and articles.

See the League Prayers for prayers specifically for the Catholic Women's League.

 

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100th Anniversary Prayer Card

This prayer was composed by Renee Spohn for the Calgary Diocesan CWL 100th anniversary. The artwork was created by Renee's daughter, Elizabeth Ankermann. Prayer Cards were gifted to each member in the Diocese at the 100th Annual Convention held in Calgary in 2022.

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A Breast Cancer Prayer for Physical Healing

Lord Jesus, Holy Healer, I praise you that you understand how every cell is interacting with every other cell in my body. Thank you that you are the mighty creator. Though you are not the author of cancer you understand what’s happening in my body.

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A Liturgy for the Advent Wreath

The Advent Wreath is a significant part of our journey as we begin a new Church year. We use it to prepare ourselves for Christmas and celebrating the birth of the Jesus. It contains 4 and sometimes 5 candles. Each is to be lit on the Sunday at church and in the home for prayer.

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ABMK Weekly Rosary

Provincial Past President Judy Look urges members to make relationships and prayer a priority. Since May 13, 2020 she has hosted a weekly rosary, inviting everyone to join together by praying the Rosary with her. Those unable to join virtually are encouraged to pray the Rosary on your own at the same time.

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Advent Wreath Lighting Prayer

Today, let us follow our own star to the manger.  Know that by undertaking our strenuous journey to the truth, seeking joy that the world cannot give us, we will be changed in the process.  When we will finally meet Christ and see who He really is, we will never be the same.  We will not be able to go back to “business as usual” but with hope, peace, joy, and love we will share His mission with others.

Continue for the Candles

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Advent Wreath Prayer

Week 1 - Light 1 purple candle

Stir up your might, we beg you,  O Lord and come, so that we may escape through your protection and be save by your help from the dangers that threaten us because of our sins.  We ask this of you who reign forever and ever.
Amen

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Arrow Prayers

These short prayers are known as "arrow" prayers: little reminders during the day that we are always in the presence of the Father, and to call down his grace.

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Back to School

Loving God,
you are kindness and caring,
you are wondrous and wise,
you are our friend and guide,
you are our deepest truth.

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Blessing of the Advent Wreath

The use of the Advent Wreath is a traditional practice which has found its place in the Church as well as in the home. The blessing of an Advent Wreath takes place on the First Sunday of Advent or on the evening before the First Sunday of Advent.

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Caretakers of God's Creation

Leader: Pope Francis has established September 1 as an annual World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, inspired by the example of the Orthodox Churches who have observed this day for a number of years.

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Luminous Mysteries for Palliative Care

During the recitation of the rosary, we place our petition for increased palliative care and hospice care, and for the renewed protection of the rights of conscience for individuals and faith-based institutions in Our Blessed Mother’s hands to present to her Son.

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Be Our Light for the New Year

Come, Holy Spirit,
Spirit of the Risen Christ, be with us today and always.
Be our Light, our Guide, and our Comforter.
Be our Strength, our Courage, and our Sanctifier.

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Novena Prayer: The Epiphany of the Lord

Let us pray “In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit”

Loving God, in every time and place you come close to us.  You never cease to draw us to yourself.  Our desire for you is written in our heart. 

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Novena to Our Lady of Good Counsel

By Pope Pius XII, 23 January 1953

Pray the Novena for nine consecutive days, April 18-26.

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Our Lady for the Sick

Prayer of Pope Francis to Mary

O Mary,
You shine continuously on our journey
as a sign of salvation and hope.

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Powerful Healing Prayer
by Saint Padre Pio

Heavenly Father, I thank You for loving me. I thank You for sending Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, to the world to save and to set me free. I trust in Your power and grace that sustain and restore me.

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Prayer after Communion
 
Stay with me, Lord, for it is necessary to have You present so that I do not forget You. You know how easily I abandon You. 
Stay with me, Lord, because I am weak and I need Your strength, that I may not fall so often. 

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Prayer as I Put on My Mask

Creator,
as I prepare to go into the world,
help me to see the sacrament in the wearing of this cloth.
Let it be “an outward sign of an inward grace” –
a tangible and visible way of living love for my neighbours,
as I love myself.

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Prayer for a Safe Environment

Good and Gracious God

Hear the humble prayer of your people as we implore your mercy for the wrong that has been committed and the harm that has been done.

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Prayers for breast cancer surgery

All-Powerful Father, I know that you will be with me during my upcoming surgery. Many fears and doubtful thoughts course through my mind. I am worried about how my body will react to the surgery, that something will go wrong. Please cleanse me of those.

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Prayer for Canadian Home Missions

Heavenly Father, we pray for our Canadian home missions, from sea to sea to sea.

Take into Your care, through our prayer, our brothers and sisters in faith. We ask protection and strength in faith, hope and love.

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Prayer for Families of Lost Children

God of compassion and love, heal the families of the lost children as they struggle to overcome this great injustice.  Our hearts bleed for the sorrow that they bear for the children who have been lost.

May our Lady of Good Counsel fill their hearts with love, wrap them in her mantle, hold them in her arms and bring them comfort. Amen.


 

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Prayer for Graduates

Lord God, giver of all wisdom and grace,
bless the students who have worked diligently
to prepare for graduation.

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Prayer for Healing

May God heal me, body and soul. May my pain cease, may my strength increase, may my fears be released, May blessings, love, and joy surround me. Amen.

Source: The Prayerist