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elementor - v3.17.0 - 08-11-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Foundational Catholic Prayers<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-81b5764 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"81b5764\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ad5d4b7\" data-id=\"ad5d4b7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48b27bd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"48b27bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.17.0 - 08-11-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><strong>The Apostles Creed<\/strong><strong><br \/><\/strong>I believe in God,<br \/>the Father almighty,<br \/>Creator of heaven and earth,<br \/>and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,<br \/>who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,<br \/>born of the Virgin Mary,<br \/>suffered under Pontius Pilate,<br \/>was crucified, died and was buried;<br \/>he descended into hell;<br \/>on the third day he rose again from the dead;<br \/>he ascended into heaven,<br \/>and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty;<br \/>from there he will come to judge the living and the dead.<\/p><p>I believe in the Holy Spirit,<br \/>the holy catholic Church,<br \/>the communion of saints,<br \/>the forgiveness of sins,<br \/>the resurrection of the body,<br \/>and life everlasting.<br \/>Amen.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/stfrancisxaviermi.archtoronto.org\/globalassets\/media\/images\/infographics\/prayers\/the-apostles-creed.pdf\">Download this prayer as a printable PDF<\/a><\/p><p><strong>The Nicene Creed<\/strong><br \/>I believe in one God,<br \/>the Father almighty,<br \/>maker of heaven and earth,<br \/>of all things visible and invisible.<\/p><p>I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ,<br \/>the Only Begotten Son of God,<br \/>born of the Father before all ages.<br \/>God from God, Light from Light,<br \/>true God from true God,<br \/>begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father;<br \/>through him all things were made.<br \/>For us men and for our salvation<br \/>he came down from heaven,<br \/>and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary,<br \/>and became man.<br \/>For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate,<br \/>he suffered death and was buried,<br \/>and rose again on the third day<br \/>in accordance with the Scriptures.<br \/>He ascended into heaven<br \/>and is seated at the right hand of the Father.<br \/>He will come again in glory<br \/>to judge the living and the dead<br \/>and his kingdom will have no end.<\/p><p>I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,<br \/>who proceeds from the Father and the Son,<br \/>who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified,<br \/>who has spoken through the prophets.<\/p><p>I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.<br \/>I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins<br \/>and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead<br \/>and the life of the world to come. Amen.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/stfrancisxaviermi.archtoronto.org\/globalassets\/media\/images\/infographics\/prayers\/nicene-creed.pdf\">Download this prayer as a printable PDF<\/a><\/p><p><strong>The Our Father<\/strong><strong><br \/><\/strong>Our Father, who art in heaven,<br \/>hallowed be thy name;<br \/>thy kingdom come;<br \/>thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.<br \/>Give us this day our daily bread;<br \/>and forgive us our trespasses<br \/>as we forgive those who trespass against us;<br \/>and lead us not into temptation,<br \/>but deliver us from evil.<br \/>Amen.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/stfrancisxaviermi.archtoronto.org\/globalassets\/media\/images\/infographics\/prayers\/the-our-father.pdf\">Download this prayer as a printable PDF<\/a><\/p><p><strong>The Hail Mary<\/strong><strong><br \/><\/strong>Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you;<br \/>blessed are you among women,<br \/>and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.<br \/>Holy Mary, mother of God,<br \/>pray for us sinners<br \/>now and at the hour of our death.<br \/>Amen.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/stfrancisxaviermi.archtoronto.org\/globalassets\/media\/images\/infographics\/prayers\/the-hail-mary.pdf\">Download this prayer as a printable PDF<\/a><\/p><p><strong>The Glory Be (The Doxology)<\/strong><strong><br \/><\/strong>Glory be to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit;<br \/>as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,<br \/>world without end.<br \/>Amen.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/stfrancisxaviermi.archtoronto.org\/globalassets\/media\/images\/infographics\/prayers\/the-glory-be-the-doxology.pdf\">Download this prayer as a printable PDF<\/a><\/p><p><strong>The Hail Holy Queen (The Salve Regina)<\/strong><strong><br \/><\/strong>Hail, holy Queen, mother of mercy,<br \/>our life, our sweetness, and our hope.<br \/>To you we cry, poor banished children of Eve;<br \/>to you we send up our sighs,<br \/>mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.<br \/>Turn, then, most gracious advocate,<br \/>your eyes of mercy toward us;<br \/>and after this, our exile,<br \/>show unto us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus.<br \/>O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/stfrancisxaviermi.archtoronto.org\/globalassets\/media\/images\/infographics\/prayers\/the-hail-holy-queen-the-salve-regina.pdf\">Download this prayer as a printable PDF<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Prayer to St. Michael<\/strong><strong><br \/><\/strong>St. Michael the Archangel,<br \/>defend us in battle.<br \/>Be our protection against the<br \/>wickedness and snares<br \/>of the Devil.<br \/>May God rebuke him,<br \/>we humbly pray,<br \/>and do thou,<br \/>0 Prince of the heavenly hosts,<br \/>by the power of God,<br \/>thrust into hell Satan,<br \/>and all the evil spirits,<br \/>who prowl about the world<br \/>seeking the ruin of souls.<br \/>Amen.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archtoronto.org\/contentassets\/cfe6330f90904f32a0d5c69f1c4c8a66\/prayer-to-st.-michael.pdf\">Download this prayer as a printable PDF<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Grace before Meals<\/strong><strong><br \/><\/strong>Bless us, O Lord, and these Thy gifts,<br \/>which we are about to receive from Thy bounty,<br \/>through Christ our Lord.<br \/>Amen.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/stfrancisxaviermi.archtoronto.org\/globalassets\/media\/images\/infographics\/prayers\/a-common-grace-before-meals.pdf\">Download this prayer as a printable PDF<\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Act of Contrition<\/strong><\/p><p>There are a variety of different\u00a0<strong>Acts of Contrition<\/strong>\u00a0suggested in the Rite of Penance. Here are a few of them.\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Act of Contrition (traditional)<\/strong><\/p><p>O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins because of thy just punishments, but most of all because they offend\u00a0Thee, my God, who art all good and deserving of all my love.<\/p><p>I firmly resolve with the help of Thy grace to sin no more and to avoid the near occasion of sin. Amen.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Act of Contrition (alternate form)<\/strong><\/p><p>My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against you whom I should love above all things.\u00a0<\/p><p>I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin.<\/p><p>Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us. In his name, my God, have mercy.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>An Act of Contrition inspired by the Gospels<\/strong><\/p><p>Father of mercy, like the prodigal son I return to you and say: &#8220;I have sinned against you and am no longer worthy to be called your child.&#8221;<\/p><p>Christ Jesus, Savior of the world, I pray with the repentant thief to whom you promised Paradise: &#8220;Lord, remember me in your kingdom.&#8221;<\/p><p>Holy Spirit, fountain of love, I call on you with trust: &#8220;Purify my heart, and help me to walk as a child of light.&#8221;<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>An Act of Contrition to Our Lord Jesus<\/strong><\/p><p>Lord Jesus, you chose to be called the friend of sinners. By your saving death and resurrection free me from my sins. May your peace take root in my heart and bring forth a harvest of love, holiness, and truth.<\/p><p>An Act of Contrition to Jesus, the Lamb of God<\/p><p>Lord Jesus Christ, you are the Lamb of God; you take away the sins of the world.<\/p><p>Through the grace of the Holy Spirit restore me to friendship with your Father, cleanse me from every stain of sin in the blood you shed for me, and raise me to new life for the glory of your name.<\/p><div id=\"934E94AF_BA50_8F82_0796_A6C6DCC5005F\">\u00a0<\/div><div id=\"934E94AF_BA50_8F82_0796_A6C6DCC5005F\">\u00a0<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-80a8819\" data-id=\"80a8819\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Foundational Catholic Prayers The Apostles CreedI 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;on the third day he rose again from the dead;he ascended into [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1393","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.divinemercynl.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1393","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.divinemercynl.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.divinemercynl.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.divinemercynl.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.divinemercynl.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1393"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.divinemercynl.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1393\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1734,"href":"https:\/\/www.divinemercynl.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1393\/revisions\/1734"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.divinemercynl.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1393"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}