Top 35 Catholic Prayers for Jealousy

Each prayer is presented complete and listed per line as requested, addressing the sin of jealousy and seeking God’s grace for healing, humility, and contentment.

Loving Father, forgive me for my feelings of jealousy which I know are not righteous and very detrimental to my well-being, my health, and my relationships. Keep me from looking at the attributes and achievements of others and wishing I had their gifts and graces. Help me to develop an attitude of contentment and peace, which I know only comes from You. Amen.
Lord, do not allow me to be too firmly attached to this earth that I should fall in love and crave for too many things. Guard me from a jealous eye, an envious heart. Save me from the tyranny of possessions. Mature me in the choices that I make. Amen.
Blessed Trinity, I beg You, deliver me from envy and fill my heart with loving kindness. Help me to be grateful for my many blessings, content with my station in life, and optimistic about what You have planned for me. Amen.
Merciful God, forgive us for our feelings of envy and jealousy that are so detrimental to our health and well-being. Open the inner eyes of our hearts to recognize envy when it appears and give us the humility to keep our feet and hands and hearts always firmly attached to Earth. Amen.
God of Abundance, help us not to fall in love with our possessions. Turn us away from attachments to too many material goods. Let our hearts be centered on our heavenly inheritance, rather than on the things of this world. Amen.
Heavenly Father, I ask that You purify my heart and mind. Help me to live a life free from the sin of jealousy, pleasing to You in my thoughts, words, and actions. May I honor You by loving others as You love me. Amen.
Lord Jesus, my sincere desire is to become holy like You. Set me free from anxious thoughts that cause me to become jealous toward others. Fill me with Your peace and love. Amen.
Father Lord, I am struggling with jealousy. Uproot this sin from my heart that I may stop acting like a mere human. Help me to behave like a child of God, born of the Spirit. Amen.
Precious God, thank You for setting me apart as Your child. Make me humble, reminding me that I am not better than anyone else, so I may remain grounded in Your love and free from jealousy. Amen.
Father, grant me a peaceful heart, for I do not want to be a jealous person anymore. Wash away any ounce of ungodly jealousy with the blood of Your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.
Holy Spirit, convict my heart when I become jealous or envious of others. Help me to prioritize my thoughts and actions to glorify You, free from comparison. Amen.
Lord, help me to develop a godly jealousy for Your name to be glorified in every situation, replacing my worldly envy with a passion for Your kingdom. Amen.
Dear Lord, remove wrong motives from my heart when I seek blessings. If I act out of jealousy, point it out and align my desires with Your holy will. Amen.
Loving Lord, I know that the jealousies of the flesh are ruinous and evil. Help me to develop a godly passion for Your truth and protection over Your church. Amen.
O God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit instructs the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Spirit I may be truly wise and free from envy, rejoicing in Your consolations. Amen.
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend me in battle against the wickedness of jealousy. May God rebuke this sin, and cast it far from my heart. Amen.
Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, intercede for me that I may be free from envy and filled with gratitude for God’s blessings in my life. Amen.
Lord Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer my struggles with jealousy, that I may find peace and unity in Your sacred heart. Amen.
Anima Christi, Soul of Christ, make me holy. Free me from jealousy and hide me within Your wounds, that I may praise You with a pure heart. Amen.
O Holy Spirit, fill my heart with Your fire of love, renewing my mind to cast out jealousy and embrace contentment in God’s plan for me. Amen.
Lord, I confess my jealous thoughts and seek Your mercy. Help me to forgive those I envy and to love them as my brothers and sisters in Christ. Amen.
God of mercy, I surrender my envious heart to You. Grant me the grace to rejoice in the success of others as a reflection of Your abundant love. Amen.
Father, teach me to be content with what You have given me, trusting that Your provision is perfect and freeing me from the chains of jealousy. Amen.
Jesus, meek and humble of heart, make my heart like Yours, free from envy and filled with compassion for all Your children. Amen.
Holy Family of Nazareth, guide me to live in harmony with others, free from jealousy, and mindful of the sacredness of every person’s calling. Amen.
Lord, I seek Your grace to overcome the temptation of comparison, that I may focus on Your will for my life and not the lives of others. Amen.
Almighty God, replace my jealous thoughts with gratitude, that I may see Your hand in every blessing, both mine and others’. Amen.
Sacred Heart of Jesus, I trust in You. Heal my heart from jealousy and fill it with Your divine love and peace. Amen.
O God, who created me in Your image, help me to value my unique gifts and to celebrate the gifts You have given to others, free from envy. Amen.
Lord, I pray for those I have envied. Bless them abundantly and help me to share in their joy through Your grace. Amen.
Holy Spirit, guide my thoughts to what is true, good, and pure, casting out jealousy and filling me with Your wisdom. Amen.
Father, I seek Your forgiveness for my jealous actions. Grant me the strength to make amends and live in Your love. Amen.
Jesus, my Savior, teach me to follow Your example of humility, that I may overcome jealousy and walk in Your truth. Amen.
Blessed Mother, Queen of Peace, pray for me that I may find serenity in God’s plan, free from the unrest of jealousy. Amen.
Lord God, I thank You for Your boundless love. Transform my heart to be free from jealousy, that I may reflect Your glory in all I do. Amen.

7 Real Life Stories and Bible Stories

Real Life Stories

Emily’s Struggle with Social Media: Emily Massey, a Catholic writer, shared how scrolling through social media triggered jealousy toward influencers with perfect homes and lives. She felt discontent until she turned to prayer, asking the Holy Spirit to guard her heart. Through daily prayer, she found peace and gratitude for her own blessings.
Alexander’s Repentance: Alexander commented on a Catholic blog, admitting his struggle with jealousy despite God’s goodness in his life. He sought prayers to cultivate gratitude and celebrate others’ success, finding hope through community prayer and confession.
Carole’s Deliverance: Carole, a Catholic woman, confessed to harboring jealousy at her husband’s workplace. After repenting and praying for a grateful heart, she experienced freedom by focusing on God’s unique plan for her life.
Divorced Woman’s Healing: A woman, divorced for five years, shared her persistent jealousy toward her ex-husband’s new relationship. Through persistent prayer and the Sacrament of Reconciliation, she gradually let go of bitterness, finding peace in God’s love.

Bible Stories

Cain and Abel (Genesis 4:1-16): Cain’s jealousy of Abel’s favored offering led to anger and murder. God warned Cain to master his sin, but he succumbed, showing the destructive power of unchecked jealousy. Cain’s story teaches the need for repentance and reliance on God’s grace.
Joseph and His Brothers (Genesis 37): Joseph’s brothers envied his favored status and dreams, selling him into slavery. Yet God used their jealousy for good, elevating Joseph to save his family. This story highlights God’s ability to redeem sinful emotions.
Saul and David (1 Samuel 18:6-9): King Saul grew jealous of David’s popularity after Goliath’s defeat, leading to attempts on David’s life. Saul’s downfall warns of jealousy’s corrosive effects, urging us to seek humility through prayer.

7 Comments By People

“I feel so foolish because I have so much to be grateful for. God has been good to me. I shouldn’t be jealous of anyone. Please pray for me.” – Alexander
“I’ve repented for allowing jealousy in my life. Please pray for me to have a grateful heart and celebrate others.” – Carole
“I still have feelings of jealousy toward my ex-husband’s new girlfriend. I try hard not to feel this way, but I fail. Pray for me to let it go.” – Anonymous
“Social media makes me jealous of others’ perfect lives. I’m working with the Holy Spirit to guard my heart from this trap.” – Emily Massey
“Jealousy is a struggle, but prayer and confession have helped me focus on God’s plan for me.” – Anonymous Catholic blogger
“I used to envy my coworkers’ success, but praying the Rosary daily has given me peace and gratitude.” – Maria, Catholic forum user
“Reading about Cain’s jealousy made me realize I need to confess my own envy before it destroys my relationships.” – John, parish group member

10 Bible Verses

James 3:16: “For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every evil thing.”
Proverbs 14:30: “A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy makes the bones rot.”
Galatians 5:26: “Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.”
1 Corinthians 13:4: “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.”
Philippians 2:3: “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.”
Romans 12:15: “Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.”
Psalm 37:1: “Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong.”
Exodus 20:17: “You shall not covet your neighbor’s house… or anything that belongs to your neighbor.”
Ecclesiastes 4:4: “And I saw that all toil and all achievement spring from one person’s envy of another.”
1 Peter 2:1: “Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind.”

3 Stories of Random Catholic Saints

Saint Thérèse of Lisieux (1873-1897): Known as the “Little Flower,” Thérèse struggled with feelings of inadequacy compared to her sisters in the Carmelite convent. She overcame jealousy by embracing her “little way” of humility, offering small acts of love to God. Her prayers for simplicity helped her rejoice in others’ gifts, making her a Doctor of the Church.
Saint Francis of Assisi (1181-1226): Francis once envied the wealth and status of nobles before his conversion. After encountering Christ in a leper, he renounced worldly desires, praying for detachment. His embrace of poverty freed him from jealousy, inspiring countless followers to live for God alone.
Saint Monica (331-387): Monica endured jealousy toward her son Augustine’s worldly success as a rhetorician while he lived in sin. She prayed tirelessly for his conversion, trusting God’s plan. Her perseverance led to Augustine’s baptism, showing how prayer transforms envy into hope.

5 Stories of Jesus Christ’s Encounter with People

The Woman at the Well (John 4:1-42): Jesus met a Samaritan woman who felt inferior due to her social status and past sins. He offered her “living water,” freeing her from shame and comparison, leading her to share His message with her town.
Zacchaeus the Tax Collector (Luke 19:1-10): Zacchaeus, envied for his wealth but despised for his greed, climbed a tree to see Jesus. Jesus dined with him, transforming his heart to give generously, showing that God’s love overcomes worldly jealousy.
The Rich Young Man (Mark 10:17-22): A young man asked Jesus how to inherit eternal life but was attached to his possessions. Jesus invited him to sell all and follow Him, revealing how jealousy for worldly goods can hinder discipleship.
Martha and Mary (Luke 10:38-42): Martha, busy serving, grew jealous of Mary sitting at Jesus’ feet. Jesus gently corrected her, teaching that choosing Him over comparison brings true peace.
The Prodigal Son’s Brother (Luke 15:11-32): The elder brother envied the celebration for his prodigal sibling. Jesus, through the parable, showed the Father’s love for all, urging us to reject jealousy and embrace mercy.

10 Prophetic Declarations

I declare that by God’s grace, my heart is free from jealousy and filled with gratitude for His blessings.
I proclaim that the Holy Spirit uproots all envy from my soul, replacing it with Christ-like love.
I decree that I will rejoice in the success of others, trusting God’s perfect plan for my life.
I declare that God’s peace guards my heart and mind, shielding me from comparison and discontent.
I proclaim that I am content with God’s provision, free from the tyranny of possessions.
I decree that my thoughts align with what is true, pure, and praiseworthy, casting out jealous motives.
I declare that through the blood of Jesus, I am delivered from the bondage of envy and walk in freedom.
I proclaim that I am a child of God, uniquely gifted, and no longer bound by feelings of inadequacy.
I decree that God’s abundant love transforms my relationships, removing rifts caused by jealousy.
I declare that I live for God’s glory, with a godly jealousy for His name above all else.

Prayer “10” Points

Confession: Acknowledge jealous thoughts or actions before God, seeking His forgiveness.
Repentance: Turn away from envy, asking for the grace to change harmful thought patterns.
Gratitude: Thank God for His blessings, focusing on what He has provided rather than what others have.
Humility: Pray for a humble heart, recognizing all are equal in God’s eyes.
Contentment: Ask for peace with God’s plan, trusting His provision is perfect.
Love: Seek the ability to love others selflessly, rejoicing in their successes.
Holy Spirit Guidance: Invite the Spirit to convict and guide away from jealousy.
Intercession: Pray for those you envy, asking God to bless them abundantly.
Scripture Meditation: Reflect on verses like Philippians 4:8 to renew the mind.
Sacramental Grace: Approach Confession and the Eucharist for strength to overcome sin.

Meditation Writeup

Meditation on Overcoming Jealousy Through God’s Love

Find a quiet space, light a candle, and place a crucifix or image of the Sacred Heart before you. Begin by making the Sign of the Cross and taking slow, deep breaths. Invite the Holy Spirit to guide your heart: “Come, Holy Spirit, fill my heart with Your love and free me from jealousy.”

Reflect on Philippians 4:8: “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” Jealousy often stems from focusing on what others have, blinding us to God’s unique gifts in our lives. Picture Jesus gazing at you with love, reminding you that you are His beloved child, created with purpose. Imagine Him washing away envy with His Precious Blood, filling your heart with gratitude.

Recall a moment when you felt jealous. Offer this feeling to Jesus, saying, “Lord, I surrender my envy to You. Replace it with Your peace.” Visualize placing this burden at the foot of the Cross, where Christ’s sacrifice redeems all sin. Ask the Blessed Virgin Mary, who rejoiced in God’s plan despite her humble state, to intercede for you: “Mary, teach me to say, ‘My soul magnifies the Lord.’”

Spend a few minutes in silence, letting God’s love envelop you. If jealous thoughts arise, gently return to the image of Jesus’ heart, burning with love for you. Conclude by praying the Our Father slowly, emphasizing “Thy will be done,” trusting God’s plan. Make the Sign of the Cross and carry this peace into your day, resolving to thank God for one blessing each time envy tempts you.

This meditation, rooted in Catholic tradition, draws us closer to Christ’s heart, transforming jealousy into gratitude through His grace and the intercession of the saints.