Common Christian Prayers

The Act of Contrition

The Act of Contrition is a prayer of repentance by Reverend James Gibbons (1884).

The Lord's Prayer

In the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 11, Jesus was praying with his disciples. On that day one of them asked, "Lord, teach us to pray." And so he taught them this prayer, which is now known as The Lord's Prayer.

A Priestly Blessing - The Benediction

In Numbers 6, the Lord instructed Moses to have Aaron and his sons bless the children of Israel with this special prayer. This Priestly Blessing is also known as The Benediction.

Prayer of St. Richard of Chichester

This Christian Prayer of Devotion is written by St. Richard Chichester (1197-1253).

Prayers for All Occasions and Specific Needs

These prayers for all occasions and specific needs are designed to help you pray in times of particular need, if you are facing a real problem in your life, or simply to assist you in developing your prayer life.