A prayer of petition is a prayer that asks God to help us with our personal needs and for the needs of others. Many Christians pray for the sick, for employment, for help in our work, for peace in families and in the world. Prayers of petition are also known as prayers of supplication.
Prayers of petition ask God for something that we believe is good for us or for the ones we are interceding for. God wants us to bring our problems and worries to prayer with hope, trusting He will hear and answer those prayers. God is all knowing and all loving. Do not despair when He chooses to answer your prayers in a different way and at a different time than you wish. He always gives us what we need.
The miracle prayer was written by Fr. Peter Rookey, a Servite friar who was born in 1916 and lived for 98 years. This is widely known as a cancer prayer and became known as “the miracle prayer” after many healing testimonials from the faithful.
Pray the 3 o’clock prayer for the Divine Mercy that Jesus asked us to pray, contemplating Jesus’ hour of death as we beg mercy, especially for sinners.
Pray this powerful daily prayer for freedom from addictions, asking God for strength and courage to overcome temptations.
Do you struggle with how to let go of control in your life? Do you lack trust in God and the ability to walk by faith? Try this prayerful meditation of faith.
Meditate on the Word of God while in prayer with the Daily Readings of the Church for the Roman Calendar.
Jesus promised His followers that He would send them an Advocate that would be with them and comfort them. Prayer when in distress should always invoke our Paraclete. When you are needing help from God, pray to the Holy Spirit for guidance.
The Breastplate of St. Patrick was written in 433 A.D. by St. Patrick as a prayer calling upon Heaven for assistance in taking up arms for a spiritual battle. It is also called the “Lorica”, or the “Morning Prayer.”
This prayer by St. Faustina asks God to help you have a big heart for others, a merciful heart for those in need, a heart like Jesus.
Even if your loved one is not conscious, you can pray with them in their final moments of life. The Catholic Medical Association says that even if a dying person appears unconscious, they will participate in prayers and listen to them. Have faith in God’s mercy and intercede for them by offering prayer for the dying.
This is a simple prayer for healing of my body, mind, and soul. Pray this petition to Jesus for healing and trust in His mercy and love. Jesus I trust in You.
