Prayers

The Lord's Prayer

Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed by Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.



Prayers before  Meals

Bless us, O Lord! and these Thy gifts, which we are about to receive from Thy bounty, through Christ our Lord. Amen.


Prayer After Meals

We give you thanks, almighty God for all the benefits we have received.  You who live and reign forever and ever.  Amen

Prayer for the Pope

Lord, source of eternal life and truth, give to your shepherd Benedict XVI a spirit of courage and right judgment, a spirit of knowledge and love. By governing with fidelity those entrusted to his care, may he, as successor to the Apostle Peter and Vicar of Christ, build your Church into a sacrament of unity, love, and peace for all the world. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.  Amen.

The Angelus
 ( morning, noon and eve)

The angel of the Lord declared unto Mary.
R. And she conceived by the Holy Spirit. 
Hail, Mary...
V. Behold the handmaid of the Lord.
R. Be it done unto me according to Thy word.
Hail, Mary...
V. And The Word Was Made Flesh.
R. And dwelt among us.
Hail, Mary...
V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
R. That we be made worthy of the promises of Christ.