101 Catholic Prayers Every Catholic Should Know

About this book

Every Catholic needs words to pray when the moment comes. A phone call brings bad news. A child asks why Catholics bless themselves. A loved one is dying. You want to pray, but you are not sure which prayer belongs to the moment, where it came from, or whether you can trust it. 101 Catholic Prayers Every Catholic Should Know gathers the prayers Catholics return to again and again: the prayers of the Mass, beloved devotional prayers, prayers for urgent needs, novenas, prayers for the dying and the dead, and prayers associated with the saints. Each of the 101 entries gives you more than the prayer text alone: a short explanation of where the prayer came from, why it matters, and when it is traditionally prayed, so you can use it with confidence instead of hesitation. Inside you will find: Prayers of the Mass, walked through in the order you hear them Traditional devotional prayers such as the Hail Mary, the Memorare, the Act of Contrition, the Angelus, and the Prayer to Saint Michael Prayers for specific needs, including healing, fear, discernment, gratitude, forgiveness, and difficult decisions Novenas, explained as sustained, trusting prayer rather than a nine-day guarantee Prayers for the dying, the dead, and those who grieve Prayers associated with the saints, drawn from the Church's living treasury of devotion This book is designed to be read, taught from, kept nearby, and opened in real moments of need. It is a clear, reverent Catholic guide for families, converts, returning Catholics, catechists, gift-givers, and anyone who wants to pray with the words the Church has carried for centuries.