Sacred Reply

Sacred Reply

Prayer Library

Catholic prayers to pray, understand and return to.

Find the words of traditional Catholic prayers, then discover what they mean, where they come from, when Catholics pray them, and how they connect with Scripture and the teaching of the Church.

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Interactive Rosary

Guided bead by bead

Pray the Rosary without losing your place.

Follow every prayer and bead in order, move through the mysteries at your own pace, and keep your place as you pray.

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Today's Rosary

Find today's mysteries

Twenty mysteries. Four groups. One prayer centred on the life, death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Find your way into prayer

What do you need right now?

You do not need to know the name of a prayer before you begin. Start with what is actually in front of you.

Begin simply

Start with the Our Father

You do not need the perfect words or the perfect mood. Begin with the prayer Jesus gave His disciples.

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Prayer for today

A prayer for today

Return here each day for a simple Catholic prayer suggestion.

A prayer for this moment

Pause and pray

A small invitation to interrupt the day and turn your attention back toward God.

What is Catholic prayer?

Catholic prayer is the raising of the heart and mind to God. It can include worship, thanksgiving, repentance, petition, meditation and asking other members of the communion of saints to intercede for us.

More than the words

Pray · Understand · Explore

Sacred Reply places the prayer first. The guide then explains its meaning and Catholic context, with related prayers and questions when you want to go deeper.

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Go deeper into the Holy Rosary

Learn the complete Rosary step by step, explore all twenty Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries, and understand why Catholics pray it.

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Daily prayer

Build a Catholic rhythm from morning to night

Morning Offering, Angelus or Regina Caeli, prayers around meals, work and study, and a simple way to end the day with God.

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Weekly devotion

A Catholic devotion for every day of the week

Explore traditional weekday associations with the Resurrection, faithful departed, angels, St Joseph, the Eucharist, Christ's Passion and the Blessed Virgin Mary.

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When you need prayer

Prayers for what you are facing

Start with the situation in front of you. Each guide brings together a simple prayer, established Catholic prayers, Scripture and clear Catholic teaching.

When your mind will not settle

Catholic Prayers for Anxiety

Catholic prayers for anxiety, fear and overwhelming thoughts, with Scripture, practical guidance and prayers for trust in God.

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When someone you love has died

Catholic Prayers for Grief

Catholic prayers for grief and the death of someone you love, with prayers for the departed, Christian hope and Scripture for mourning.

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When you need protection

Catholic Prayers for Protection

Catholic prayers for protection from danger, temptation and evil, including prayers to God, St Michael and your guardian angel.

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When forgiveness feels difficult

Catholic Prayers for Forgiveness

Catholic prayers for asking God's forgiveness and finding the grace to forgive others, with the Act of Contrition, Scripture and Catholic teaching.

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Before an exam or important test

Catholic Prayer Before an Exam

Catholic prayers before an exam for calm, concentration, wisdom and trust, with prayers for study, Scripture and practical Catholic guidance.

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Before setting out on a journey

Catholic Prayers for Safe Travel

Catholic prayers for safe travel by car, plane, train or other journeys, with prayers for protection, guardian angels and prudent travel.

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When the day is finished but your mind is not

Catholic Prayers Before Sleep

Catholic prayers before sleep for peace, trust and a quiet end to the day, including night prayer, the Act of Contrition and guardian angel prayer.

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For the people closest to you

Catholic Prayers for Family

Catholic prayers for family, unity, protection and faith, with prayers to St Joseph, Scripture and guidance for praying together at home.

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Prayer Library

Find a prayer

Browse by Catholic prayer tradition and open any guide to begin praying immediately.

Essential Catholic prayers

The prayers every Catholic encounters again and again.

Catholic prayer

Sign of the Cross

The Sign of the Cross is one of the simplest and most recognisable Catholic prayers, invoking the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

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Catholic prayer

Our Father

The Our Father, also called the Lord's Prayer, is the prayer Jesus taught His disciples and one of the central prayers of Christian life.

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Glory Be

The Glory Be is a short Catholic prayer of praise to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

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Apostles' Creed

The Apostles' Creed is an ancient summary of Christian faith in the Father, Son and Holy Spirit and the saving work of Jesus Christ.

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Act of Contrition

The Act of Contrition is a Catholic prayer expressing sorrow for sin, love of God and a sincere intention to turn away from sin.

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Come, Holy Spirit

Come, Holy Spirit is a traditional Catholic invocation asking the Holy Spirit to fill the faithful, strengthen love and renew their lives.

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Marian prayers

Prayers connected with Mary and meditation on the life of Christ.

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Hail Mary

The Hail Mary is a traditional Catholic prayer centred on Jesus Christ and asking Mary, the Mother of God, for her intercession.

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The Angelus

The Angelus is a traditional Catholic devotion recalling the Annunciation and the Incarnation of Jesus Christ.

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Hail Holy Queen

The Hail Holy Queen, or Salve Regina, is a traditional Catholic prayer asking the Virgin Mary for her maternal intercession.

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Memorare

The Memorare is a traditional Marian prayer expressing confidence in Mary's intercession and asking for her help in times of need.

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Saints & intercession

Catholic prayers asking the saints to pray with us and for us.

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Guardian Angel Prayer

The Guardian Angel Prayer asks the angel entrusted with our care to protect, enlighten and guide us toward God.

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St Michael Prayer

The Prayer to St Michael asks the Archangel for protection in the spiritual struggle against evil and temptation.

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Prayer to St Joseph

A simple Catholic prayer asking St Joseph for intercession in work, family life, difficult decisions and faithful service to God.

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Prayer to St Anthony

A simple Catholic prayer asking St Anthony of Padua for intercession when something is lost and when we need help finding what truly matters.

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Daily prayer

Simple prayers for morning, evening, meals, study, work and ordinary life.

Catholic prayer

Morning Offering

The Morning Offering is a Catholic prayer that places the prayers, work, joys and difficulties of the coming day before God.

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Grace Before Meals

Grace Before Meals is the traditional Catholic prayer asking God to bless the food we receive and giving thanks for His gifts.

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Grace After Meals

Grace After Meals is a traditional Catholic prayer thanking God after eating and remembering those who have died in faith.

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Prayer Before Study

A simple Catholic prayer before studying, asking God for attention, wisdom, patience and the grace to use knowledge well.

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Catholic Night Prayer

A simple Catholic prayer before sleep, giving thanks for the day, asking forgiveness, entrusting loved ones to God and resting in His care.

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Catholic Prayer Before Travel

A simple Catholic prayer asking God for protection, patience and a safe journey while travelling.

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Catholic Prayer for Family

A simple Catholic prayer for family unity, protection, forgiveness and deeper love of God and one another.

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Eucharistic prayers

Prayers centred on Christ's presence and the Eucharistic life of the Church.

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Anima Christi

The Anima Christi is an ancient Catholic prayer asking Jesus for sanctification, protection and deep union with Him.

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Catholic prayer

Act of Spiritual Communion

An Act of Spiritual Communion expresses a deep desire for union with Jesus when someone cannot receive Holy Communion sacramentally.

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Devotions & chaplets

Traditional Catholic devotions for deeper personal prayer.

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Eternal Rest Prayer

The Eternal Rest prayer is a traditional Catholic prayer asking God to grant rest, light and peace to the faithful departed.

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Seasonal prayer

Prayers connected with the seasons and feasts of the Catholic year.

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Regina Caeli

The Regina Caeli is a joyful Marian prayer celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus and traditionally prayed during the Easter season.

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Understand Catholic prayer

Have a question about why Catholics pray the way they do?

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