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“Have mercy on me, O God, according to thy great mercy.”
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 Thee, my God, who art all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace, to sin no more and to avoid the near occasion of sin. Amen.
A traditional prayer, as the Compendium of the Catechism gives it.
“Casting all your care upon him, for he hath care of you.”
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.
A traditional prayer, as the Compendium of the Catechism gives it.
“Come to me, all you that labour, and are burdened, and I will refresh you.”
Pray it slowly, three times, with your breathing.
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.
An ancient prayer the Catechism commends (CCC 2667–2668).
“Thou shalt not be afraid of the terror of the night.”
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection 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 about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
A traditional prayer, written by Pope Leo XIII.
“Where there are two or three gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”
Pray it for them, holding them in mind.
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.
A traditional prayer, as the Compendium of the Catechism gives it.
“When he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and was moved with compassion.”
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. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer, as the Roman Missal gives it.
“Give praise to the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
A traditional prayer, as the Compendium of the Catechism gives it.
Rooted in Catholic teaching. Compass never absolves and does not replace a priest or Confession.
Ending the day with a prayer is one of the Church’s oldest habits: the Night Prayer of the Liturgy of the Hours closes each day with a psalm, a short reading and the confident words “Into your hands, Lord”. This page keeps it simple: choose what you are carrying tonight, and a traditional prayer for it appears, word for word in the Church’s wording, with one line of Scripture.
The prayers are the ones Catholics have prayed for centuries: the Act of Contrition when something you did weighs on you, the Memorare for a worry, the prayer to Saint Michael when you are afraid, the Our Father when God feels far, the Glory Be when you are thankful. Nothing to sign up for, nothing to read first.
If something still weighs on you tomorrow, Confession Compass can help you put it into words, privately, and see what the Church teaches about it, with Scripture, a prayer and help to prepare for Confession. Rooted in Catholic teaching; your first journey is free.