Some Common Catholic Prayers

Some Common Catholic Prayers

Grace Before and After Meals

Every good thing we have comes from God, and that is why we offer Grace Before Meals, to acknowledge our dependence on Him and to ask Him to bless us and our food.

We should also offer thanksgiving for the food that we have received by praying the Grace Before Meals and after Meals.

 

Grace Before Meals

Bless us, O Lord

And these Thy gifts

which we are about to receive

Through Thy bounty

through Christ, Our Lord.

Amen

Grace After Meals

"We give Thee thanks, Almighty God, 

for all thy benefits, 

Who lives and reigns, 

world without end. Amen.

Prayers for Anytime

"Vouchsafe, O Lord, 

to reward 

with eternal life, 

all those who do us good for 

Thy Name's sake. 

Amen.

Prayer to our 

Guardian Angel

Angel of God, my Guardian dear

To whom God's love 

entrusts me here,

ever, this day be at my side

to light and guard

to rule and guide.

Amen

Prayers for the Faithfully Departed

"May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen."
  

Vigil for the Dead in Poland

 God our Father,
Your power brings us to birth,
Your providence guides our lives,
and by Your command we return to dust.

Lord, those who die still live in Your presence,
their lives change but do not end.
I pray in hope for my family,
relatives and friends,
and for all the dead known to You alone.

In company with Christ,
Who died and now lives,
may they rejoice in Your kingdom,
where all our tears are wiped away.
Unite us together again in one family,
to sing Your praise forever and ever.

Amen.

AND the Catholic Organization
 http://www.catholic.org/prayers/prayer.php?p=209