Catholic Prayer Library
A treasury of traditional Catholic prayers, from the essential daily prayers taught to children to the ancient hymns of the Church. Each prayer includes both English and Latin texts where traditional, along with historical notes on its origins.
Essential Prayers
The foundational prayers every Catholic should know by heart.
Marian Prayers
Prayers honoring Our Lady and seeking her intercession.
The Holy Rosary
Prayers associated with the Most Holy Rosary.
Divine Mercy & Eucharistic Prayers
Prayers centered on Christ's mercy and His presence in the Eucharist.
Saints & Angels
Prayers invoking the saints and holy angels.
Daily & Family Prayers
Prayers for morning, meals, and daily life.
Acts of Virtue
Prayers expressing the theological virtues.
Prayers for the Faithful Departed
Prayers for the souls in Purgatory.
Ancient Hymns
Traditional hymns and canticles of the Church.
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Sub Tuum Praesidium (Under Your Protection)
The Sub Tuum is the oldest known prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary, dating to at least the 3rd century. A Greek papyrus fragment from Egypt contains this ancient appeal...
Daily Readings
Every morning, you will find the day's Mass Readings posted on CatholicShop.com. Reflecting on the day's readings are a wonderful way to start the day!