Catholic Prayers: Compiled from Traditional Sources

by Thomas A. Nelson

This is probably the greatest little Catholic prayerbook you will ever encounter because it has over 100 Traditional Catholic prayers and is comprised of 4 Parts or Part I contains the common prayers every Catholic should know by heart over 25 including the Acts of Faith, Hope, Love and Contrition, plus numerous short invocations. Part II contains over 25 especially powerful to Our lady, St. Joseph, St. Anne, St. Jude, St. Philomena, St. Anthony, etc. Part III contains miscellaneous favorite e.g., Morning Offering, Prayers to Our Lady, to St. Joseph for Purity, to overcome a bad habit, for grace, the Te Deum, Consecration to the Holy Ghost, etc. And Part IV contains various other "favorite prayers," such as for a happy death, the choice of a state of life, for priests, Fatima Prayers, for safe delivery of a baby, for the dying, for the dead, for the Poor Souls, etc. For a small package, this little Prayerbook is dynamite, and should be carried by all!

Genres: Catholic, Religion, Prayer, Nonfiction

131 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 1, 1998

About the author

Thomas A. Nelson is the author of Catholic Prayers and Pious Practices for Lent, two spiritual works. The former, dedicated the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our Model in Prayer, was originally published in 2006 through TAN. A compilation of beloved and powerful Catholic prayers, Mr. Nelson's work was designed to assist the faithful in obtaining the graces and favors of God. It was also given the Imprimatur a year later by the Rev. Msgr. David D. Kagan, J.C.L.

Reviews

[Steven R. McEvoy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful little prayer book from TAN Books it ofiginally released in 2006. It is well organized into four sections, and section three has some specific subsections. This volume is also available as a bonus at the back of some other TAN Books, and that was my introduction to it.

The description of this book is:

“This is probably the greatest little Catholic prayerbook you will ever encounter because it has over 100 Traditional Catholic prayers and is comprised of 4 Parts or sections: Part I contains the common prayers every Catholic should know by heart over 25 including the Acts of Faith, Hope, Love and Contrition, plus numerous short invocations. Part II contains over 25 especially powerful prayers: to Our lady, St. Joseph, St. Anne, St. Jude, St. Philomena, St. Anthony, etc. Part III contains miscellaneous favorite prayers: e.g., Morning Offering, Prayers to Our Lady, to St. Joseph for Purity, to overcome a bad habit, for grace, the Te Deum, Consecration to the Holy Ghost, etc. And Part IV contains various other "favorite prayers," such as for a happy death, the choice of a state of life, for priests, Fatima Prayers, for safe delivery of a baby, for the dying, for the dead, for the Poor Souls, etc. For a small package, this little Prayerbook is dynamite, and should be carried by all!.”

Another online desciprion is:

“Catholic Prayers will fill a great need in the lives of all Catholics because it contains the favorite, well-known beloved prayers all Catholics should know by heart. Plus, it includes no fewer than 21 powerful prayers which people can use when they need quick, powerful, “certain” assistance. Also, this book has many popular favorite prayers of a general nature, and a large group of special prayers for particular need, e.g., the prayer to St. Gerard Majella for motherhood. All these prayers have been carefully selected and arranged for the maximum assistance to those who use this prayerbook, that they personally will be more edified and sanctified by its use, as well as more effective in soliciting graces and favors from God, the Blessed Mother, the Saints and the Angels in bringing down blessings and answers for themselves and all for whom they pray.This powerful prayerbook is ideal to give to all types of people because it is both scripturally based and in keeping with the mind of the Church, and there are simply no other prayers so powerful as the favorite prayers of the Catholic Church.”

The sections and chapters in the volume are:

— Part One — BELOVED PRAYERS
The Sign of the Cross
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
The Apostles’ Creed
The Act of Faith
The Act of Hope
The Act of Charity
The Act of Contrition
The Confiteor
The Hail, Holy Queen
The Memorare
Prayer After the Rosary
Prayer to St. Michael The Archangel
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Come, Holy Ghost
Morning Offering
Angel of God
Another Morning Offering
Grace Before Meals
Grace After Meals
Eternal Rest Grant
The Angelus
The Regina Coeli
O Sacrament Most Holy
Jesus, Mary and Joseph
O My Jesus
Sacrifice Prayer

— Part Two — POWERFUL PRAYERS
The Golden Arrow
Powerful Prayer To The Infant Jesus
Powerful Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus—A Favorite of Padre Pio
Pour Forth Thy Grace
Novena Prayer to Our Lady of Good Remedy
Memorare to St. Joseph
Prayer to St. Joseph to Obtain a Special Favor
Prayer to St. Joseph In a Difficult Problem
An Ancient Prayer to St. Joseph
Prayer to St. Anne
Prayer to St. Jude
Prayer to St. Anthony of Padua
Miraculous Prayer to The Little Flower of Jesus
Novena Prayer to St. Philomena
Prayer to St. Rita
Prayer to St. Martin de Porres
Prayer of St. Gertrude The Great
Prayer to All the Angels For a Special Favor
Prayers in Honor of the Seven Sorrows Of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Prayer to St. Expeditus
A Most Efficacious Prayer To Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

— Part Three — FAVORITE PRAYERS
A Daily Consecration To the Holy Spirit
Dedication Prayer of St. Colette
A Morning Offering
A Prayer of St. Ignatius Loyola
An Act of Oblation
Prayer to Mary, Mistress of the Angels
Indulgenced Prayer to Mary, “Mother of Good Counsel”
Blessed Be the Hour
A Short Consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary
Chaplet of the Divine Mercy
Salutations to Mary
Novena of Confidence To the Sacred Heart
Offering of St. Ignatius Loyola
Memorare to Our Lady of The Sacred Heart
Prayer to One’s Patron Saint
Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi
Prayer to Christ The King
An Act of Consecration of the Human Race to The Sacred Heart of Jesus
An Act of Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
The Magnificat
The Litany of The Blessed Virgin Mary
Prayer to St. Joseph
Litany of St. Joseph
The Te Deum

Morning Prayers
An Act of Faith in the Presence of God
An Act of Adoration and Thanksgiving
An Act of Faith
An Act of Hope
An Act of Charity
An Act of Contrition, With Good Resolutions
To Our Guardian Angel

Evening Prayers
Anima Christi
The Divine Praises
Prayer Before a Crucifix

The Five Fatima Prayers
The Pardon Prayer
The Angel’s Prayer
Blessed Sacrament Prayer
Sacrifice Prayer
O My Jesus
How to Pray the Rosary
The Mysteries of the Rosary
Prayer after the Rosary

— Part Four — SPECIAL PRAYERS
Prayer for the Seven Gifts Of the Holy Ghost
Prayer for Direction in the Choice of a State of Life
A Prayer for Priests
Prayer to Our Lady of Guadalupe For the Conversion of the Americas And of the World
A Morning Offering
Novena Rose Prayer
Prayer to Our Lady of Mental Peace
Night Prayer for Daily Neglects
Prayer for Detachment From Earthly Goods
Prayer to St. Joseph for Purity
Prayer to St. Aloysius for Purity
Prayer to Overcome Sloth And Lukewarmness
Prayer to Overcome Bad Habits
Prayer to Overcome a Vice
Prayer Against Evil Thoughts
A Prayer for Grace
Prayer to St. Joseph for a Happy Death
Acceptance of Death
Prayer for Those in Their Agony
Prayer to Our Lord on The Cross for a Happy Hour of Death
Prayer for a Deceased Person
Prayer for the Poor Souls
A Prayer for the Dead
A Prayer for Our Dear Departed
Prayer to St. Peregrine
Prayer to St. Gerard for Motherhood
Prayer to St. Gerard for a Mother with Child
Prayer to St. Gerard in Thanksgiving for a Safe Delivery
Prayer in Honor of St. Dymphna, Patroness of Those with Mental And Nervous Disorders
Novena Prayer to the Infant Jesus of Prague for a Special Favor
Prayer of a Sick Person for Health of Body and Soul
Prayer in Time of Sickness
Prayer to St. Maria Goretti for Purity and Holiness
A Child’s Prayer through the Intercession of St. John Bosco
Prayer to St. Anthony Mary Claret
Prayer to St. Raphael The Archangel for a Cure
Prayer to St. Raphael For the Wise Choice of a Marriage Partner
Prayer to St. Raphael For Purity
Prayer to Our Sorrowful Mother for a Favor
Prayer for a Person Who is Seriously Ill
Novena Prayer to Our Mother of Perpetual Help
A Prayer to Our Mother of Perpetual Help for the Conversion of a Sinner
Deliver Us From Evil

This volume received both the Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur in 2007. This book has a physical edition, an eBook edition as well as a leather bound edition, and also a large print edition. It is also available in Spanish in a few formats. A couple prayers I do not recall encountering before and really liked are:

“Deliver Us From Evil
The prayer Libera Nos is said after the Pater Noster of the Traditional Mass.
DELIVER us, we beseech Thee, O Lord, from all evils, past, present and to come, and by the intercession of the blessed and glorious Mary ever virgin, Mother of God, and of Thy blessed Apostles Peter and Paul, and of Andrew and of all Thy Saints, mercifully grant peace in our days, that aided by the help of Thy mercy, we may be always free from sin and secure from all disturbance, through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who lives and reigns with Thee in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.”

“Another Morning Offering
Based on Our Lady of Fatima’s requests

O JESUS, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer Thee all my prayers, works, joys and sufferings and all that this day may bring: for the love of Thee, for the conversion of sinners, and in reparation for the sins committed against the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Amen.”

“Prayer to St. Joseph
In a Difficult Problem

O GLORIOUS St. Joseph, thou who hast the power to render possible even things which are considered impossible, come to our aid in our present trouble and distress. Take this important and difficult affair under thy particular protection, that it may end happily. (Name your request.)
O dear St. Joseph, all our confidence is placed in thee. Let it not be said that we have invoked thee in vain, and since thou art so powerful with Jesus and Mary, show that thy goodness equals thy power. Amen.
St. Joseph, friend of the Sacred Heart, pray for us.”

“Novena Prayer to St. Philomena
Virgin, Martyr and Wonder-Worker

St. Philomena helps in all sorts of problems, but is particularly invoked for help regarding conversion of sinners, return to the Sacraments, expectant mothers, destitute mothers, problems with children, unhappiness in the home, sterility, priests and their work, help for the sick, the missions, real estate, money problems, food for the poor and mental illness.

O FAITHFUL virgin and glorious martyr, St. Philomena, who works so many miracles on behalf of the poor and sorrowing. Have pity on me; thou knowest the multitude and diversity of my needs. Behold me at thy feet, full of misery, but full of hope. I entreat thy charity, O great Saint! Graciously hear me and obtain from God a favorable answer to the request which I now humbly lay before thee. (Here mention your petition.) I am firmly convinced that through thy merits, through the scorn, the sufferings, the death thou didst endure, united to the merits of the Passion and Death of Jesus, thy Spouse, I shall obtain what I ask of thee, and in the joy of my heart I will bless God, Who is admirable in His Saints.
Amen.”

Normally I am an eBook guy. I love having all the prayer books with me all the time. But this is such an excellent volume I plan to pick up the physical copy as well and have it with my small stash of prayers books, and picking up copies for my children.

This is a great little volume. It would be an excellent addition to any home library. I am typically an eBook guy buy as mentioned this on one I am going to have both versions of. I easily recommend this volume, nor matter which of the many formats you pick it up in.

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[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent Catholic Prayer

This book includes prayers we all know. It also includes many I didn't know. The prayers included are for many and diverse things. Praise, supplication, adoration and Thanksgiving. If this is your interest, it is worth the time to choose the prayers you prefer.

[Juan Valenzuela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oraciones estructurales

Es un buen manual de oraciones tradicionales y estructuradas . El hábito de la oración es fundamental en nuestras vidas. Es una manera de entablar una relación con Dios y como todo buen hábito entre más lo prácticas más lo deseas y lo deseas. Entonces este libro nos da las herramientas necesarias para nuestro hábito.

[Sebastian Rangel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Got this as a gift for my confirmation three years ago and I have used it ever since. It has a whole lotta prayers that's for sure.
I do wish it was sorted a little better and had more saint prayers but overall it is great.

[Joyceanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bought this for my son, who said he could only remember the Out Father by heart. After reviewing several prayer books, I selected this one. My son loves this book.

[Riley Pearson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful prayer book that should be used time and time again. I recommend this book to all Catholics- traditional or otherwise.

[Mallory Richter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful

I thoroughly enjoyed reading the prayers that I have known forever! It has given me a spiritual boost that I needed

[Sandralena Hanley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect pocket prayer booklet. My mother reads from it every day. Since she has dementia, it helps her say her favorite prayers.

[Patrick B · Rating 5 out of 5]

good daily read

Fine collection of Catholic prayers. Enough to guide you thru most spiritual hazards. wonderful for those who believe one needs to see the words of prayer on the page.

[Jacqui]

very complete, easy to use