Prayer Resources
U.S. Bishops’ Sacred Heart Novena
Sacred Heart Novena: Pray With Benedictine College and U.S. Bishops
Our Most Used Prayer Aids
How to Pray a Holy Hour: A minute-by-minute guide
A link to the printed version is included.
Rosary Meditations
Scripture and meditations for each mystery of the Rosary. Click on them individually here:
Daily Prayer
The ABCs of Prayer
How do you pray a daily meditation? A step by step guide. In brief:
A is for Adoration.
Begin by adoring Christ. Picture Jesus sitting across from you and pray: “Oh my dear Jesus, I adore thy divine greatness from the depths of my littleness. Thou art so great, and I am so small.”
To boost your adoration:
Litany of Faith, Hope and Love
B is for Blessings.
Review how God blesses you daily. Thank God and be specific.
An aid for gratitude:
Review How God Has Blessed You Today
C is for Contrition.
Express your sorrow for sin. How did you misuse these blessings? At the crucifixion, kiss each of Christ’s five wounds, praying: “Jesus, I am so sorry; I love you.”
Search your heart:
6 Ways to Examine Your Conscience
S is for Supplication.
Say what you hope God will supply for the Church, the government, those in need, the suffering, and your loved ones.
Some aids:
Pentecost Sequence, Prose Version
Prayer to Be Configured to Christ
Forgiveness Prayers
Schedule one of the corporal or spiritual work of mercy every day:
The Seven Corporal and Seven Spiritual Works of Mercy
Confession and Mass
Confession
Children’s Guide to Confession
A step by step guide to confession including an examination of conscience and an act of contrition.
Six Ways to Examine Your Conscience for Confession
For confession or for daily prayer.
This Sunday’s Readings
Click here for the latest reflection.
Getting More Out of Mass
Enter more deeply into Mass with these quick tips.
Stations of the Cross
Passion of the Christ Stations of the Cross
The meaning of Christ’s sacrifice as presented in Mel Gibson’s film.
Which Station of the Cross Is Meant for You?
Do you face ingratitude? Are you unfairly judged? Jesus knows. Discover how he suffered with you in mind.
Modern Martyrs’ Way of the Cross
Some of the most impressive stories of faith amid persecution are happening in our own lifetimes.
Stations of the Cross for Sinners
Inspired by the message of Our Lady of Fatima, these meditations look at the consequences of our sin and the possibility of redemption.
Stations of the Cross in a Time of Pandemic
In this difficult time, the Way of the Cross has multiple lessons for where to find hope and faith.
Liturgical and Annual
Lent
What to Give Up For Lent? A List
Some suggestions, based on St. Benedict and Father Michael Gaitley.
May
Chaplet to Our Lady, Queen of Angels
“Hail, Ever-Thrilling Wonder to the Angels! Hail, Ever-Stunning Blow to the Demons!”
Christmas
Prayer for Putting Away Christmas Decorations
‘Lord, our house has a secret deep inside …’
Thanksgiving Day
A Catholic Prayer for Thanksgiving Dinner
‘Thank you for this beautiful turkey, a symbol of your providence …’
A (Shorter) Prayer for Thanksgiving Dinner
On Thursday’s table — and sitting around it — are the symbols of what you have to be grateful for.
Movie Lists
Top 100 Catholic Movies
See the ‘Proudly Catholic Films’ Gregorian readers picked as their favorites.
Movies for Future Men
Masculine virtues and the movies that promote them.
Movies for Future Women
The virtues of femininity on film.
