Prayer Cards

Feast of Blessed Basil Moreau, C.S.C.

Jesus, our Savior,You invite us to the great work of the family of Holy Cross founded by Blessed Basil Moreau.You invite us to be collaborators in the mission of serving as Educators in the Faith. We arecalled to share our gifts and talents so that together, we may prepare the world for bettertimes. Look upon …

Prayer to End Racism
Prayer to End Racism

God of love and justice, St. Paul proclaimed that “there is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” May we be emboldened by your living Word to rid the world of the sin of discrimination in our attitudes and actions. …

Notre Dame Prayer for Life

Eternal God, source of all life, you have created us in your own divine image. By the power of the Holy Spirit, your Son became flesh and revealed to us the sanctity of all human life. Grant, we implore you: Protect all unborn children; Guide and support all expectant parents; Comfort the aged, the sick, …

Prayer for the Irish
Prayer for the Irish

St. Patrick, apostle to Ireland, in prayer you heard a call to return to the land of your captivity to share good news. You loved and taught the Irish people, and they turned to the source of your goodness, Jesus Christ. Because of your faithful leadership, Ireland became known as “the land of saints.” We …

Prayer for the Dying
Prayer for the Dying

God of compassion, as your Son was dying, your faithful servant Veronica wiped his face and offered him comfort. May those facing the end of their earthly life also find loving support as they await the promise of eternal life. Help them restore and strengthen their relationships, that they may go forth from this life …

Meal Blessing for Ash Wednesday
Meal Blessing for Ash Wednesday

God of mercy, as we begin the season of Lent today, we put on ashes to remember our sins and turn to you for forgiveness. During these forty days help us to pray more and to keep our promises to make sacrifices and to share with those in need. Help us not to think so …

Prayer for the Sick
Prayer for the Sick

Merciful God, your daughter, Bernadette, suffered from sickness and poverty for most of her short life. Guided by Mary at Lourdes, she entrusted her care to you by living with humility and prayer. Hear the prayers of those who, like St. Bernadette, endure the pain and uncertainty of illness or misfortune. Grant them the courage …

Prayer for All Souls
Prayer for All Souls

Almighty God, Father of Divine Mercy, by the death of Jesus Christ, your Son, You triumphed over death; by His rest in tomb You sanctified all tombs, and, by his glorious resurrection, you restored mortal life to immortality. Hear our prayers, O Lord of the living and dead, for those who have fallen asleep in …

Prayer for Mothers
Prayer for Mothers

God of all creation, in your goodness you have given us life. Like a mother who labors, you bear the pain of our sin to welcome your children into new life in your mercy. Bless mothers of all generations for their countless sacrifices and self-emptying love. May they savor the fulfillment that comes from giving …

Prayer For Those with Breast Cancer
Prayer For Those with Breast Cancer

St. Agatha, We ask for your prayers for women who have been touched by breast cancer, and for their families, who suffer with them. May they adopt your fearlessness in preserving and demonstrating faith in the midst of this trial, and may they come to a closer union with God through Jesus Christ, who suffered …

A Prayer for Mother's Day
A Prayer for Mother’s Day

Loving God, like a mother you gave life to all of creation. In your divine wisdom, you chose Mary to be the mother of your only son and the spiritual mother of all your children. On this Mother’s Day, grant your abundant blessings to our mothers and mother figures. Through the tender intercession of Notre …

Prayer for Students
Prayer for Students

God our Father, thank you for giving me a mind that can know and a heart that can love. Remind me that all knowledge comes from you, and leads back to you. Lord Jesus Christ, as a youth you grew in wisdom, stature, and favor with God. Bless me with the grace to persist in …

Prayer After an Election
Prayer for Memorial Day

Loving God, we remember and honor all of those men and women who sacrificed their lives for the cause of freedom. May their bold service remind us of our duty to protect all human life and support those who pursue liberty and justice. Bless in a special way the families of those who have sacrificed …

Prayer for Mothers
Prayer for Mothers

O Lord, Jesus Christ, Son of God, we praise you for the gift of motherhood. We offer to you the joys and sorrows, prayers and works of each day we labor in this vocation to which you have called us. Grant us the grace to see Christ in our children and the knowledge that we …

Prayer for the Sick
Prayer for the Sick

All-powerful God of life, your Son experienced the depths of human suffering and remained full of faith and love. His resurrection gives life to the world. Look with compassion on those who experience the loss of good health. Grant them patience and wisdom, and ease all that brings them anxiety. Open them to the support …

Prayer for the Sick
Prayer for the Sick

Loving God, be near that part of my body or spirit that is in ill health. Allow the doctors, nurses, caregivers, loved ones and myself to trust in Your Presence. Lead and guide all with your wisdom and knowledge. Jesus came to be near the sick and is now near me. May I give Him …

Prayer for Father Theodore Hesburgh
Celebration of Mothers

The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother. -Rev. Theodore Hesburgh, CSC

A Mother's Prayer
A Mother’s Prayer

Good and gracious God, we thank you for the gift of motherhood and the joys and blessings it has brought to our lives. It is such a privilege to love and support our children as they grow into the people you have called them to be. In nurturing young life, we ourselves have grown in …

Prayer for the Beginning of School
Prayer During Exams

Notre Dame, Our Lady, they call you the “Undoer of Knots.” Turn your eyes to us during our exams, and undo the knots in our minds, that we may think creatively and compellingly in those critical moments. Undo the knots in our bodies, that we may channel stress in good health and with noble composure. …

Prayer for Graduating Students
Prayer for Graduating Students

God, source of all life, you are our beginning and end. Bless our graduates as they celebrate the past and welcome the future. Guide them with hope as they embark upon paths known and unknown, comfortable and challenging. May they stay true to your voice, which they find in their heart’s desire. May they always …

Prayer for the Baptism of the Lord
Prayer for the Baptism of the Lord

Almighty ever-living God, when Christ your Son had been baptized in the River Jordan and as the Holy Spirit descended upon him, you solemnly declared him your beloved Son. As he was anointed Priest, Prophet, and King, so may we, your sons and daughters, reborn of water and anointed with the Holy Spirit be a …

Prayer for those Suffering from Natural Disasters
Prayer for those Suffering from Natural Disasters

God our Father, you are a faithful protector and watchful guardian. We ask for your providing care for our brothers and sisters who are suffering from the effects of natural disasters. Give strength to those who are grieving and injured, and comfort those who have lost property. Protect us and keep us all safe in …

Prayer for Healthcare Workers and First Responders
Prayer to St. André Bessette, C.S.C

Lord, our God, friend of the lowly, you gave your servant, Saint André Bessette, a great devotion to St. Joseph and a special commitment to the poor and afflicted. Through his intercession help us to follow his example of prayer and love and so come to share with him in your glory. We ask this …

Prayer to St. Patrick
Prayer to St. Patrick

St. Patrick, apostle of Ireland, You were kidnapped as a youth and sold as a slave, but discovered the living God in the depths of solitude and prayer. After escaping home, God called you to return to the land of your imprisonment as a missionary, and you converted the entire nation to faith in our …