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During this challenging time, many of the faithful are unable to attend Mass. Magnificat is honored to provide complimentary access to our online version to help people pray from home.
The links in each of the sections below go to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) website.
Holy Hours (Eucharistic Adoration)
Holy hours are the Roman Catholic devotional tradition of spending an hour in Eucharistic Adoration in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. The bishops have created a variety of holy hours that focus our prayer to Jesus Christ on peace, life, vocations, and other topics that are at the heart of the life of the Church and the world.
List of Holy Hours
Holy Hour for Divine Mercy Sunday
Holy Hour for Healing and Reparation
Holy Hour for Life | en español
Holy Hour for Life and Liberty
Holy Hour for Life: Extended Silent Prayer
Holy Hour for Life, Marriage, and Religious Liberty | en español
Holy Hour for Peace | en español
Holy Hour for Vocations, with priest celebrant
Holy Hour for Vocations, without priest celebrant
Litany for Liberty (en español)
The Litany for Liberty reminds us to live out our faith in the freedom we have as children of God.
Litany for Life
This litany is based on 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:8a that reminds us of the power of God’s love throughout the struggles of this life.
Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Life
In the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Life, we ask Mary to pray for us as we journey through the joys and sorrows of life.
Litany of the Holy Name of Jesus
In the Litany of the Holy Name of Jesus, we proclaim the many names by which Jesus has been known to the faithful throughout history.
Litany of the Most Precious Blood
Litany of the Most Precious Blood focuses on the real presence of Jesus Christ in the precious Blood. It can be prayed on the Feast of Corpus Christi or any Eucharistic feast.
Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
The Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a deep reflection on the compassion, wisdom, justice, and strength of the Heart of Jesus.
Familiar Catholic Prayers
Essential Prayers
Sign of the Cross | en español
Glory Be/Doxology | en español
Angel of God/Prayer to One’s Guardian Angel | en español
Other Basic Prayers
Act of Contrition | en español
Acts of Faith, Hope and Love | en español
Prayers and Blessings for Family Members
Blessings for the Household
Prayers during Sickness or Infirmity
Prayers for the Health and Dignity of the Sick (Includes prayers, litanies, and intercessions)
Blessings and Prayers Before and After Birth or Adoption
Prayer for Those Hoping to Conceive or Adopt
Prayer on Bringing a Child into the Home
Pro-Life Prayers (Includes links to various prayers and devotional practices)
Thanksgiving for a Newborn or Newly Adopted Young Child
Blessings during Childhood
Blessing on a Child’s Birthday
Blessing on a Child’s Name Day
Prayers Related to Marriage
Prayer of a Couple on the Anniversary of Marriage
Prayers for Death and Grieving
Blessing of Parents after a Miscarriage or Stillbirth
Litany of the Way, Prayer for the Journey
Prayer Card for Vocations | en español
Prayer in Defense of Marriage | en español
Prayer in Time of Financial Difficulties
Prayer in Times of Suffering and Need
Prayer Service to be Disciples on Mission
Prayer to be Disciples and Missionaries
Prayer to Discern a Vocation | en español
Prayer to Go and Make Disciples | en español
Prayer When Gathering to Meet or Study
A Prayer for the People of Syria
A Collection of Prayers for Migrants
Blessing of a Victim of Crime or Oppression
Blessing of an Organization Concerned with Public Need
Care for God’s Creation | en Español
Covid-19: A Prayer of Solidarity | en Español
Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers | en Español
Hear Us, O God | Escúchanos, oh Dios
Help Us Build Communities in God’s Vision of Justice
Intercessions for the Marginalized
Life and Dignity of the Human Person | en Español
Novena for Faithful Citizenship | en Español
Pope Francis’ Prayer at the Way of the Cross | en Español
Pope Francis’ Prayer for Mercy | en Español
Pope Francis’ Prayer for Peace | en Español
Pope Francis’ Prayer for Peace and Protection from Violence and from Terrorism | en Español
Pope Francis’ Prayer for the Immaculate Conception | en Español
Pope Francis’ Prayer for the Joy of the Gospel | en Español
Pope Francis’ Prayer for Those Who Have Died After Leaving Their Homelands in Search of a Better Life | en Español
Pope Francis’ Prayer for Workers | en Español
Prayer After an Election | en Español
Prayer Before an Election | en Español
Prayer Cards for the Protection of Religious Liberty | Chinese | Spanish | Tagalog | Vietnamese
Prayer During Difficult Economic Times
Prayer for a Victim of Accident or Violence
Prayer for Community | en español
Prayer of the Faithful for the Day of Prayer for Peace in Our Communities
Prayer for Healing Victims of Abuse | en español
Prayer for Migrants and Refugees
Prayer for the New Evangelization | en español
Prayers for Peace | en español
Prayer for Peace of Pope Francis | en Español
Prayer for the Poor | en español
Prayer for Protection of Conscience Rights in Health Care
Prayer for Troops | en español
Prayers on the Care of Creation
Prayer to Become Stewards of God’s Creation
Prayer to Care for Our Common Home
Prayer to Confront Global Poverty | en Español
Prayer to End Trafficking | en Español
Prayer to End the Use of the Death Penalty
Prayer to Live the Gospel, Be Disciples | en Español
Prayer to Overcome Indifference | en Español
Prayer Service to Put Two Feet of Love in Action | en Español
Praying Like a Faithful Citizen
Share the Journey: Prayer Service in Solidarity with Dreamers and Migrants
Show Us Your Face: Prayer based on Rejoice and Be Glad (Gaudete et Exsultate) | en Español