A Catholic prayer companion
Giving thanks to God in all things
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good.” — Psalm 136:1
Begin the day with gratitude
Modern personal adaptation inspired by Modeh Ani · traditional Jewish morning thanksgiving
Living and faithful God, I thank You for restoring my life to me this morning. You have carried me through the night and given me another day. Help me receive this day with gratitude and use it to love You and serve others. Amen.
Personal adaptation inspired by the traditional Catholic Morning Offering
Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer You my prayers, my work, my joys, and my sufferings today. I thank You for another day to love and serve You. Unite all I do to Your loving sacrifice, and teach me to recognize Your gifts in ordinary moments. Amen.
Before and after eating
Traditional Catholic table blessing · modern wording
Bless us, O Lord, and these gifts that we are about to receive from Your generosity. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Modern personal adaptation inspired by Hamotzi · traditional Jewish blessing over bread
Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe. You bring forth bread from the earth and provide what we need to live. Thank You for this food, for the hands that prepared it, and for Your care for us. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Modern personal adaptation inspired by the traditional Jewish blessing over fruit from trees
Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe. You created trees that bear fruit and filled the earth with good things. Thank You for the beauty and nourishment of creation. Teach me to receive these gifts with wonder and care for the world You have made. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Traditional Catholic thanksgiving after meals · modern wording
We thank You, almighty God, for all Your blessings. You live and reign forever and ever. Amen.
Short personal adaptation inspired by Birkat Hamazon · traditional Jewish grace after meals
Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe. You feed Your creatures and care for us with generosity. Thank You for the food I have received, for the earth that provides it, and for the people with whom I share it. Keep me mindful of those who are hungry, and teach me to share what I have. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Celebrate the gifts of life
Modern personal adaptation inspired by Shehecheyanu · traditional Jewish blessing for joyful occasions
Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe. You have given me life, sustained me, and brought me to this moment. Thank You for the joy before me. Keep my heart humble and help me use Your gifts well. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Give thanks for the gift of Christ
Modern adaptation inspired by a prayer of St. Thomas Aquinas after Communion
Almighty and eternal God, I thank You for welcoming me to the holy mystery of Your Son. May this gift strengthen my faith, deepen my hope, and increase my love. Heal what is wounded in me, protect me from sin, and draw me closer to You. Lead me, through Your mercy, to the joy of eternal life. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Modern adaptation of the Anima Christi · traditional Catholic prayer
Soul of Christ, make me holy. Body of Christ, save me. Blood of Christ, fill me with Your life. Water from Christ’s side, wash me clean. Passion of Christ, give me strength. Jesus, hear me. Keep me close to You; never let me be separated from You. Protect me from evil, and when my life ends, call me to be with You, so that I may praise You with all Your saints forever. Amen.
Remember His blessings and mercy
Personal prayer inspired by Psalm 103
Bless the Lord, my soul. Let me never forget His goodness: He forgives, heals, restores, and surrounds me with mercy. Lord, You know how fragile I am, yet Your love is steadfast. Help me thank You with my words, my choices, and the way I treat others. Amen.
Personal litany inspired by Psalm 136
For the gift of life and the world You made: thank You, Lord, for Your mercy endures forever. For guiding Your people through danger and uncertainty: thank You, Lord, for Your mercy endures forever. For the food that sustains us and the love that carries us: thank You, Lord, for Your mercy endures forever. For every blessing I have noticed and every grace I have missed: thank You, Lord, for Your mercy endures forever. Amen.
Personal prayer inspired by the Magnificat · Luke 1:46–55
My soul praises You, Lord, and my spirit rejoices in You, my Savior. You see me in my smallness and have done great things for me. Your mercy reaches from generation to generation. You lift up the humble, feed the hungry, and remember Your promises. May my whole life praise Your holy name. Amen.
Return His gifts with love
Modern adaptation of the Suscipe · St. Ignatius of Loyola
Lord, receive my freedom, my memory, my understanding, and my whole will. Everything I have and everything I am comes from You. I return it all to You with gratitude. Guide me according to Your will. Give me Your love and Your grace; they are enough for me. Amen.
Give glory to the Holy Trinity
Short personal adaptation inspired by the Te Deum · ancient Christian hymn
We praise You, O God, and acknowledge You as Lord. Heaven and earth proclaim Your glory. With the apostles, prophets, martyrs, and all the saints, we worship You: Father of infinite majesty, eternal Son, and Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ, You came to save us and opened the way to eternal life. Keep us faithful today. In Your mercy, let our hope in You never be disappointed. Amen.
Traditional Catholic doxology · modern wording
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.
Traditional Christian doxology · modern wording
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.