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The Mass is the quintessential prayer of the Church. The word comes from the Latin missio, meaning sent. It is often referred to as "The Sacrifice of the Mass". As such, it is a re-presentation of Christ's once and for all sacrifice. While these terms do convey a wealth of information about the content and purpose of this prayer of the Church, they are often misunderstood. More...

The Liturgy of the Hours, Aka Divine Office, breviary, etc. is another common prayer of the Church. It is fashioned in a number of parts for different times of the day to honor Christ's admonition to "Pray Always". More...

You may have seen the beads hanging from a car's mirror, or being used in church, but not everybody knows what the rosary is. It is a contemplation of the gospel story of our salvation. As the lips recite the prayers, our mind is to contemplate the incarnation, ministry, passion and resurrection of our Lord. More...

The Angelus is a traditional "little office" that calls to mind the Incarnation. Even to this day, many Catholic Church bells ring out a call to the Angelus at 6 am, 12 noon, and 6 pm. More...

• Pater Noster - The Our Father: 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.
  
• Ave Maria - The Hail Mary: Hail Mary! Full of grace; the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the Fruit of your womb, Jesus. - Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.
• Gloria Patri - The Doxology - The Glory be: 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.