The Sign of the Cross

† In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. (x3 in Byzantine rite.)

The Lord's Prayer

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.

Prayer to the Mother of God (Byzantine “Hail Mary”)

Hail, Mother of God, Virgin Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with you.
Blessed are you among women,
and blessed is the fruit of your womb;
for you have borne Christ,
the Saviour and Deliverer of our souls.

Hail Mary (Latin Rite)

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.

Simple Doxology

† Glory be to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit,
now and always, and forever and ever. Amen.

Prayer to the Holy Spirit

(Especially helpful before an important encounter.
cf. Mk 13:11 b-12)

Heavenly King, Comforter, Spirit of Truth,
Who are everywhere present and filling all things,
Treasury of blessings and Giver of Life,
come and dwell within us,
cleanse us of all stain,
and save our souls, O Good One.

Prayer to the Archangel Michael

(Especially helpful for inner peace.)

Saint Michael, the Archangel,
defend us in the day of battle.
Be our safeguard 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, cast into hell
Satan and all the evil spirits
who prowl through the world, seeking the ruin of souls.

Memorare

Remember, O Most Gracious Virgin Mary,
that never was it known
that anyone who fled to your protection,
implored your help
or sought your intercession
was left unaided.
Inspired with this confidence, I fly to you,
O Virgin of virgins, my Mother;
to you do I come, before you I stand,
sinful and sorrowful.
O Mother of the Word Incarnate,
despise not my petitions,
but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen.

Memorare to St. Joseph

Remember, O most pure spouse of the Virgin Mary,
my beloved Patron,
that never it has been heard
that anyone invoked your patronage
and sought your aid
without being comforted.
Inspired by this confidence I come to you
and fervently commend myself to you.
Despise not my petition,
O dearest foster father of our Redeemer,
but accept it graciously. Amen.

Prayer of Morning Intentions

(Attributed to S.G. Archimandrite Klementij Sheptytsky)

Lord, grant that I would meet
with peace of soul
all that this day will bring to me.

Grant that I would wholly give myself
to Your Holy Will.

Whatever news I might receive today,
teach me to accept it
with a peaceful spirit and firm resolve,
that in all things is Your Holy Will.

In all my deeds and words,
guide my thoughts and feelings.
In all unforeseen accidents,
grant that I not forget
that You send all things.

Teach me to directly and wisely
present myself to all people,
not to offend or to sadden anyone.

Lord, grant me the strength to carry
all the events of this day.

Guide my will
and teach me to pray,
to believe, to hope, to endure,
to forgive and to love. Amen.