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Introduction & Basic Prayers

We cannot afford to neglect the call to daily prayer. When we cease to rely on God and His heavenly aide through the saints and angels, an implicit (and even unintentional) expression is made that we can live this life on our own, slowly sowing the sin of pride in our hearts. Whether we are in church, having lunch with a friend, giving our all in our chosen profession, attending to the needs of our family, driving on the road, exercising, or even at rest and on vacation, we represent the Church Militant on earth. Therefore, whether we choose to accept it or not, we are in constant battle. This isn't meant to make us perceive the world in which we live as one full of "doom and gloom." Rather, it calls us to be attentive to the reason of our existence. As children of Almighty God, we are called to recognize the battle in our midst - the battle for the salvation of souls which calls us to love as God loves: in truth and charity. While these prayers may seem simple and archaic, prayers to God have served the faithful well in winning unbeatable battles or gaining our ground back from the evil one.

Examination of Conscience Pamphlet

​Sign of the Cross

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.​

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 us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. *Amen. 

*Only in the recitation of the Our Father during Holy Mass is the "Amen" omitted since the prayer continues with the priest. Otherwise, the "Amen" is to be offered at the end of the Our Father.

Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now, and at the hour of our death. Amen. 

Glory Be
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. 

Guardian Angel Prayer
Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God's love commits me here. Ever this day/night be at my side, to light, to guard, to rule, to guide. Amen.

Apostles Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and earth, 
and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, Who was conceived by 
the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, 
was crucified, died, and was buried. 
He descended into Hell; the third day He arose again from the dead; 
He ascended into Heaven and is seated at the right hand of God 
the Father Almighty, from thence He shall come 
to judge the living and the dead. 
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, 
the Communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, 
the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting.  Amen.

Act of Faith
O my God, I firmly believe that Thou art one God in Three Divine Persons, Father, Son and Holy Ghost. I believe that Thy Divine Son became Man, and died for our sins, and that He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe these and all the truths which the Holy Catholic Church teaches, because Thou hast revealed them, Who canst neither deceive nor be deceived. 

Act of Hope
O my God, relying on Thy almighty power and infinite mercy and promises, I hope to obtain pardon of my sins, the help of Thy grace, and Life Everlasting, through the merits of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Redeemer. 

Act of Charity
O my God, I love Thee above all things, with my whole heart and soul, because Thou art all-good and worthy of all love. I love my neighbor as myself for the love of Thee. I forgive all who have injured me, and ask pardon of all whom I have injured. 

Act of Contrition (version 1)
O my God,  I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins because I dread the loss of Heaven and the pains of Hell; but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, Who art all-good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace, to confess my sins, to do penance, and to amend my life. Amen.

Act of Contrition (version 2)

My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and in failing to do good, I have sinned against You whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend with Your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me into sin. Our Savior Jesus Christ, suffered and died for us. In His name, my God, have mercy. Amen.

Act of Contrition (version 3)

Forgive me my sins, O Lord, forgive me my sins; 
the sins of my youth, the sins of my age, the sins of my soul, 
the sins of my body; my idle sins, my serious voluntary sins; 
the sins I know, the sins I do not know; the sins I have concealed 
for so long, and which are now hidden from my memory.
I am truly sorry for every sin, mortal and venial, 
for all the sins of my childhood up to the present hour.
I know my sins have wounded Thy Tender Heart, 
O My Savior, let me be freed from the bonds of evil through 
the most bitter Passion of My Redeemer. Amen.
O My Jesus, forget and forgive what I have been. Amen.

The Morning Offering

O my God, in union with the Immaculate Heart of Mary 
[kiss your Scapular as sign of your consecration to Mary (a partial indulgence)],
I offer Thee the Precious Blood of Jesus
from all the altars throughout the world,
joining with It the offering of my every thought, word and action of this day. 
O my Jesus, I desire today to gain every indulgence and merit I can
and I offer them, together with myself, to Mary Immaculate, 
that she may best apply them in the interests of Thy Most Sacred Heart.
Precious Blood of Jesus, save us! 
Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us! 
Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us! 

Fatima Morning Offering
O JESUS, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer You my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings, all that this day may bring, be they good or bad: for the love of God, for the conversion of sinners, and in reparation for all the sins committed against the Sacred Heart and the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

Prayer against Storms
(at each "†" make the sign of the cross)
Jesus Christ The King of Glory has come in Peace. † God became man, † and the Word was made flesh. † Christ was born of a Virgin. † Christ suffered. † Christ was crucified. † Christ died. † Christ rose from the dead. † Christ ascended into Heaven. † Christ conquers. † Christ reigns. † Christ orders. † May Christ protect us from all storms and lightning † Christ went through their midst in Peace, † and the word was made flesh. † Christ is with us with Mary. † Flee you enemy spirits because the Lion of the Generation of Judah, the Root David, has won. † Holy God! † Holy Powerful God! † Holy Immortal God! † Have mercy on us. Amen!

Prayer Groups

Spiritual Group: Auxilium Christianorum

This particular organization of prayer warriors is rather easy to join. It was started by two exorcists who strongly saw a need to incorporate such prayers for the help of both priests and laity alike. There's no fee, no need to meet up, etc. All that is required is the offering of daily prayers found on the website listed below along with the recitation of the Holy Rosary. Spiritual benefits abound especially when prayed in a state of grace.


www.auxiliumchristianorum.org

Spiritual Warfare Prayers

While all prayer is engaged in spiritual warfare, there are some prayers that are specifically honed in to address certain and particular issues in our lives that merits its own attention.

While it would have been easier to rely on other websites for these prayers, counsel was given to exercise caution since some of the prayers are for use by a priest alone or by an appointed exorcist. These prayers listed below have been vetted by exorcists to confirm that they can be properly used by the laity.

St. Michael the Archangel Prayer (one version)

Saint Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle; be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.  May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who roam through the world seeking the ruin of souls.  Amen.

St. Michael the Archangel Prayer (Latin)

Sancte Michael Archangele, defende nos in praelio.  Contra nequitiam et insidias diaboli esto praesidium.  Imperet illi Deus, supplices deprecamur. Tuque princeps militiae caelestis, Satanam aliosque spiritus malignos, qui ad perditionem animarum pervagantur in mundo divina virtute in infernum detrude. Amen.

Sealing Prayer of Protection

The person seals himself/herself with *Holy Oil:

I ask Jesus to seal me in His most Precious Blood against any and all incursions of the evil one, in particular against any clinging, familial, familiar or retaliating spirits, in the name of the Father and of the Son + and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

*exorcised oil

Prayer of Command

In His name and by the power of His Cross and Blood, I ask Jesus to bind any evil spirits, forces and powers of the earth, air, fire, or water, of the netherworld and the satanic forces of nature. By the power of the Holy Spirit and by His authority, I ask Jesus Christ to break any curses, hexes, or spells and send them back to where they came from, if it be His Holy Will. I beseech Thee Lord Jesus to protect us by pouring Thy Precious Blood on us (my family, etc.), which Thou hast shed for us and I ask Thee to command that any departing spirits leave quietly, without disturbance, and go straight to Thy Cross to dispose of as Thou sees fit. I ask Thee to bind any demonic interaction, interplay or communications. I place N. (person, place or thing) under the protection of the Blood of Jesus Christ which He shed for us. Amen.

Binding Prayers

Prayer of protection:
St. Michael Prayer, Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be.
In Thy Name, Lord Jesus Christ, we pray that Thou wouldst cover us, our families, and all of our possessions with Thy love and Thy Most Precious Blood and surround us with Thy heavenly angels, saints and the mantle of Our Blessed Mother.

Purification Prayer

Jesus, pour Thy Precious Blood over me, my body, mind, soul, and spirit; my conscious and sub-conscious; my intellect and will; my feelings, thoughts, emotions and passions; my words and actions; my vocation, my relationships, family, friends and possessions. Protect with Thy Precious Blood all other activities of my life. Lord I dedicate all of these things to Thee, and I acknowledge Thee as Lord and Master of all.
Mary, Immaculate Conception, pure and holy Virgin Mother of Our Lord Jesus Christ, draw each of us under Thy veil; guard me and shield me against all attacks and temptations that would violate the virtue of chastity.
Lord Jesus Christ, I beg Thee for the grace to remain guarded beneath the protective mantle of Mary, surrounded by the holy briar from which was taken the Holy Crown of Thorns, and saturated with Thy Precious Blood in the power of the Holy Spirit, with our Guardian Angels for the greater glory of the Father. Amen.

Binding Prayer to Blind the Demons

Most gracious Virgin Mary, thou who wouldst crush the head of the serpent, protect us from the vengeance of the evil one. We offer our prayers, supplications, sufferings and good works to you so that you may purify them, sanctify them and present them to thy Son as a perfect offering. May this offering be given so that the demons that influence us (could influence us or name the person) do not know the source of the expulsion and blindness. Blind them so they know not our good works. Blind them so that they know not on whom to take vengeance. Blind them so that they may receive the just sentence for their works. Cover us with the Precious Blood of thy Son so that we may enjoy the protection which flows from His Passion and Death. We ask this through the same Christ Our Lord. Amen.

Prayer to Overcome Our Spiritual Enemies

Eternal Wisdom, come down into my soul, that all my enemies may be driven out; all my crimes melted away; all my sins forgiven. Enlighten my understanding with the light of true faith; inflame my will with Thy sweet love; clear up my mind with Thy glad presence; and give virtue and perfection to all my powers. Watch over me especially at my death, that I may come to enjoy Thy beatific vision in eternal bliss. Amen.

Prayer to Protect Faculties


Lord Jesus Christ let your Precious Blood flowing from Thy wounded Heart cover me, my cogitative power, memory, imagination, common sense power, sensitive appetites, my sight, hearing, taste, touch and smell, (and any part of your body they are affecting) driving the demons to the foot of thy Cross where they may be judged by Thee. In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Prayer against Retaliation

Lord Jesus Christ, in your love and mercy, pour Thy Precious Blood over N. (me) so that no demon or disembodied spirit may retaliate against him (her) (me). Mary, surround him (her) (me) with thy mantle, blocking any retaliating spirits from having any authority over him (her) (me). St. Michael, surround him (her) (me) with thy shield, so that no evil spirit may take revenge on him (her) (me). Queen of Heaven and St. Michael, send down the legions of angels under your command to fight off any spirits that would seek to harm him (her) (me). All you saints of heaven, impede any retaliating spirit from influencing him (her) (me). Lord, Thou are the Just Judge, the avenger of the wicked, the Advocate of the Just, we beg in Thy mercy, that all we ask of Mary, the angels and the saints of heaven be also granted to all our loved ones, those who pray for us and their loved ones, that for Thy Glory's sake, we may enjoy Thy perfect protection. Amen.

Another version:
I bind in the Blood of Jesus all of your hooks, lines and tentacles, your roots, attachments and attenuations and I command you in the Name of Jesus to remove them now completely and entirely: In the Name of Jesus, remove them now. (Thrice)

Litany of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. 

Christ, hear us. Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.

God the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God, the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God, have mercy on us.

Blood of Christ, only-begotten Son of the eternal Father, save us.
Blood of Christ, Incarnate Word or God, save us.
Blood of Christ, of the New and Eternal Testament, save us.

Blood of Christ, falling upon the earth in Agony, save us.
Blood of Christ, shed profusely in the Scourging, save us.
Blood of Christ, flowing forth in the Crowning with Thorns, save us.
Blood of Christ, poured out on the Cross, save us. 
Blood of Christ, price of our salvation, save us.
Blood of Christ, without which there is no forgiveness, save us.

Blood of Christ, Eucharistic drink and refreshment of souls, save us.
Blood of Christ, stream of mercy, save us.
Blood of Christ, victor over demons, save us.

Blood of Christ, courage of Martyrs, save us.
Blood of Christ, strength of Confessors, save us.
Blood of Christ, bringing forth Virgins, save us.

Blood of Christ, help of those in peril, save us. 
Blood of Christ, relief of the burdened, save us.
Blood of Christ, solace in sorrow, save us.

Blood of Christ, hope of the penitent, save us.
Blood of Christ, consolation of the dying, save us. 
Blood of Christ, peace and tenderness of hearts, save us.

Blood of Christ, pledge of eternal life, save us.
Blood of Christ, freeing souls from purgatory, save us.
Blood of Christ, most worthy of all glory and honor, save us.

Lamb of God, who taketh away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord. 
Lamb of God, who taketh away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who taketh away the sins of the world, have mercy on us, O Lord.
V. Thou hast redeemed us, O Lord, in Thy Blood.
R. And made us a kingdom for our God.

Almighty and eternal God, Thou hast appointed Thine only-begotten Son the Redeemer of the world and willed to be appeased by his blood. Grant, we beg of Thee, that we may worthily adore this price of our salvation and through its power be safeguarded from the evils of the present life so that we may rejoice in its fruits forever in heaven. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

More prayers to come.

Last updated: 09-22-2017

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