Catholic Family Prayer Book

By Kilgarlin Holdings

This is an essential Catholic prayer book for the whole family.
‘Catholic Family Prayer Book’ is divided into five sections:

Traditional Prayers, with long-established Catholic prayers;
Day-to-Day and Month-to-Month prayers, for daily and monthly comfort;
Family prayers, with prayers for a number of family-related events and situations;
In times of need prayers that provide solace when most needed;
and Prayers to Various Saints, covering a wide array of needs and causes.

From young to old, this Catholic Prayer Book is an indispensable companion to all Catholics alike.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lulu Publishing Services
• Release date: Jan 14, 2016
• ISBN: 9781483425238

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Contents

SECTION 1.   Traditional Prayers

The Sign of the Cross

The Lord’s Prayer (Our Father)

The Hail Mary

The Glory Be

The Apostle’s Creed

The Nicene Creed

The Sign of Peace

The Confiteor

Act of Faith

Act of Hope

Act of Love

Act of Contrition

Act of Contrition (Alternate)

Act of Contrition (Contemporary)

Angel of God

Prayer to the Holy Spirit

The Angelus

We Fly to Thy Patronage

Mary, Mother of Grace

Holy Mary, Help the Helpless

Memorare

Prayer to Our Lady of Fatima

Prayers to the Lady of Good Counsel

Prayer to our Lady of Guadalupe

Prayer To Our Lady, Help Of Christians

Prayer to Our Lady of Lourdes

The Regina Coeli

Hail, Holy Queen

The Gloria

Act of Spiritual Communion

The Ten Commandments

The Chief Commandments of the Church

The Four Steps of Lectio Divina

The Six Sins Against the Holy Spirit

Nine Ways of Being Accessory to Another’s Sin

The Seven Capital Sins

The Beatitudes

Stations of the Cross

Catholic Sacraments

Psalm 23

Nunc Dimittis

Prayer to the Holy Trinity

The Holy Rosary

The Mysteries of the Rosary

We Pray the Rosary

SECTION 2.   Month-to-Month and Day-to-Day Prayers

January – The Holy Name of Jesus

February – The Sacred Passion

March – St. Joseph

April – The Holy Eucharist

May – The Blessed Virgin Mary

June – The Sacred Heart of Jesus

July – The Precious Blood

August – The Immaculate Heart of Mary

September – Our Lady Queen of Martyrs

October – The Most Holy Rosary

November – The Faithful Departed

December – The Holy Infancy

Sunday – The Most Holy Trinity

Monday – The Holy Spirit

Tuesday – All Angels and Saints

Wednesday – St. Joseph

Thursday – The Blessed Sacrament

Friday – The Holy Cross

Saturday – The Blessed Virgin Mary

Canticle of Zachariah Morning Prayer

Breathe in me O Holy Spirit

Morning Prayer

All My Days

Daily Offering

Evening Prayer

Blessing Before Meals

Blessing After Meals

Prayer for Nations

Prayer for All Humanity

Prayer for Friends

A Savior Meditation

Prayer Before Confession

Prayer After Confession

Prayer Before a Crucifix

Prayer in Praise of the Divine Trinity

SECTION 3.   Family Prayers

Prayer for a Good Husband or Wife

Prayer of Fiancés

Nuptial Blessing

Prayer of Spouses

Wife’s Prayer

Husband’s Prayer

Prayer for a Happy Marriage

Dedication of Newly Married Couple to the Precious Blood

Wedding Anniversary Prayer

Prayer of Pregnant Women

Child’s Baptism Prayer

Child’s First Communion Prayer

Prayer After Communion for Younger Children

Prayer After Communion for Older Children and Teens

Child’s Confirmation Prayer

Children Learn What They Live

Dorothy Law Note

Prayer on day of Marriage of a Son or Daughter

Prayer of Fathers

Prayer of Mothers

Prayer of Grandparents

Prayer for Family

Prayer of Widows and Widowers

A Child’s Prayer

Children’s Prayer For Their Parents

Parent’s Prayer for Their Children

Prayer for Newborn Baby

Prayer for Adoption

Prayer for a New Home

Thank You For Family and Friends

SECTION 4.   In Times of Need Prayers

Help in Every Need

Act of Adoration

Prayer for Serenity

Prayer for Patience

Prayer for Healing

Prayer for Charity

Prayer for Humility

Prayer for Success

Prayer for Employment

Prayer for Faith

Prayer for Faithfulness

Prayer for Vocations

Prayer for Vocations 2

Prayer for Church Leaders

Prayer for a Priest

Prayer for Health of Body and Soul

Prayer for Health, Wisdom, and a Sense of Humor

Prayer of the Aging

Prayer for Temperance

Prayer for Peace

Prayer for World Peace

Prayer for the Poor

Prayer for Divine Mercy

Examination of Conscience

Examination of Conscience for Married People

Prayer of Consecration to the Trinity

Prayer to be conformed to the Divine Will

Prayer to My Guardian Angel

Prayer in Time of Anger

Prayer in Time of Change

Prayer in Time of War

Prayer in Time of Despair

Prayer in Time of Jealousy

Prayer for Sinners

Prayer for Forgiveness for Adultery

Prayer in Time of Natural Disasters

Prayer for Healing

Prayer for the Mentally Ill

Prayer for a Sick person

Prayer for a Sick Person Near Death

Prayer for the Dying

Prayer for the Departed

Prayer for Deceased Parents

Prayer for a Deceased Person

Prayer for Aborted Babies

Prayer for Gifts of the Holy Spirit

SECTION 5.   Prayers to Various Saints

Prayer To St. Anne

Prayer to St. Anthony

St. Augustine, Watch Thou,

Dear Lord

Prayer of St. Bernadette

Prayer to St. Christopher’s Protection

Prayer to St. Elizabeth and Seton

St. Francis’ Peace Prayer

St. Francis, Canticle of Brother Sun

Prayer to St. Ignatius of Loyola

Prayer to St. Joseph

Prayer to St. Jude

Prayer to St. Lucy

Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel

Prayer to St. Monica

Prayer to St. Patrick

St. Patrick’s Breastplate

Hymn to Saint Rita of Cascia

Morning Prayer by St. Therese

St. Therese of the Child Jesus

Prayer to St. Vincent de Paul

SECTION 1

Traditional Prayers

The Sign of the Cross

Trace a cross with the right hand and recite the following:

IN the name of the Father,

And of the Son,

And of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer (Our Father)

OUR Father, who art in heaven,

Hallowed be 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