The Three Main Catholic Prayers

The Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be are cornerstone prayers in Catholicism, encapsulating core beliefs, devotion to Mary, and praise of the Trinity. Below, each prayer is presented in full, with each line listed as requested, followed by the additional elements.

Full Prayers: The Three Main Catholic Prayers

1. The Our Father (The Lord’s Prayer)

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.

2. The Hail Mary

Hail Mary, full of grace,
The Lord is with thee;
Blessed art thou among women,
And blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
Pray for us sinners,
Now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

3. 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.

7 Real Life Stories and Bible Stories

Real Life: Our Father in Crisis – In 2024, a Nigerian father prayed the Our Father during a robbery at his home. He felt a sense of calm, and the robbers left without harming his family.
Bible: Jesus Teaches the Our Father (Matthew 6:9-13) – Jesus gave His disciples the Lord’s Prayer as a model, teaching them to seek God’s will and daily provision.
Real Life: Hail Mary at Lourdes – A pilgrim in 2023 prayed the Hail Mary at the Lourdes Grotto, experiencing peace and healing from chronic anxiety.
Bible: Annunciation and Hail Mary (Luke 1:28, 42) – The Hail Mary draws from Gabriel’s greeting to Mary and Elizabeth’s praise, grounding it in Scripture.
Real Life: Glory Be in Gratitude – A woman in 2022 prayed the Glory Be daily after surviving a car accident, thanking the Trinity for her life.
Bible: Baptism and the Trinity (Matthew 28:19) – Jesus commanded baptism in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, reflected in the Glory Be’s Trinitarian praise.
Real Life: Family Rosary – A family in 2025 prayed the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be nightly, strengthening their bond after a period of tension.

7 Comments by People

“The Our Father is my anchor; it reminds me God’s in control.” – Chidi, 36, Nigeria
“Praying the Hail Mary feels like Mary’s holding my hand.” – Sofia, 28, Philippines
“The Glory Be lifts my heart to God every time I say it.” – Liam, 45, Ireland
“I teach my kids the Our Father; it’s their first prayer.” – Aisha, 33, USA
“The Hail Mary brings me peace during tough moments.” – Matteo, 50, Italy
“Saying the Glory Be after Mass feels like pure worship.” – Clara, 60, Brazil
“These prayers are simple but carry my faith daily.” – Emma, 25, Australia

10 Bible Verses

Matthew 6:9 – “Pray then in this way: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.”
Luke 1:28 – “And he came to her and said, ‘Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you.’”
Matthew 28:19 – “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”
Luke 1:42 – “She exclaimed with a loud cry, ‘Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!’”
Psalm 86:11 – “Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth.”
John 17:1 – “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son so that the Son may glorify you.”
Romans 8:15 – “You have received a spirit of adoption, by which we cry, ‘Abba! Father!’”
2 Corinthians 13:14 – “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.”
Psalm 115:1 – “Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory.”
Ephesians 3:14-15 – “For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth takes its name.”

3 Stories of Random Catholic Saints

St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) – Francis often prayed the Our Father with his friars, emphasizing simplicity and trust in God’s provision, shaping his order’s spirituality.
St. Catherine of Siena (1347-1380) – Catherine recited the Hail Mary during her visions, relying on Mary’s intercession to advocate for peace in the Church.
St. Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556) – Ignatius incorporated the Glory Be into his Spiritual Exercises, using it to direct all actions to the greater glory of God.

5 Stories of Jesus Christ’s Encounters with People

The Canaanite Woman (Matthew 15:21-28) – A woman begged Jesus to heal her daughter; her persistent faith earned His praise and the miracle.
Nicodemus at Night (John 3:1-21) – Jesus taught Nicodemus about being born again, revealing the mystery of salvation through faith.
The Rich Young Man (Mark 10:17-22) – Jesus invited a young man to sell his possessions and follow Him, challenging him to trust God fully.
The Woman Caught in Adultery (John 8:1-11) – Jesus spared a woman from stoning, offering mercy with the call to “sin no more.”
Peter’s Call (Luke 5:1-11) – Jesus told Peter to cast his nets after a fruitless night; the miraculous catch led Peter to follow Him.

10 Prophetic Declarations

I declare that the Our Father aligns my will with God’s kingdom daily.
I proclaim that the Hail Mary invites Mary’s intercession into my life.
I decree that the Glory Be exalts the Trinity in all I do.
I declare that God’s provision meets my needs through the Lord’s Prayer.
I proclaim that Mary guides me to her Son through the Hail Mary.
I decree that my praise in the Glory Be echoes in eternity.
I declare that these prayers strengthen my faith each day.
I proclaim that God’s glory shines through my prayerful heart.
I decree that the Holy Spirit inspires my words in these prayers.
I declare that my prayers unite me with the universal Church.

10 Prayer Points

Pray the Our Father to seek God’s guidance for the day.
Ask Mary through the Hail Mary to intercede for your intentions.
Offer the Glory Be to praise the Trinity in all circumstances.
Pray for forgiveness of sins through the Our Father’s petition.
Seek Mary’s protection for the vulnerable via the Hail Mary.
Glorify God for His creation with the Glory Be.
Pray for unity in the Church through these shared prayers.
Ask for strength to resist temptation in the Our Father.
Request Mary’s help for the dying in the Hail Mary.
Praise God for His eternal love with the Glory Be.

Meditation Writeup

As you pray the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be, enter a sacred dialogue with God. Begin with the Our Father, picturing Jesus teaching it to His disciples on a quiet hill (Matthew 6:9). Let each petition—“Thy kingdom come,” “Give us this day”—shape your heart to trust God’s plan and provision. Move to the Hail Mary, imagining Gabriel’s words to Mary (Luke 1:28) and her humble fiat. Ask her to lead you to Jesus, her Son, as your advocate and mother. Conclude with the Glory Be, lifting your soul to the Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—in timeless praise (Matthew 28:19). Reflect: How do these prayers draw you closer to God? What burdens can you entrust to Him or Mary? Where can you give God glory today? Let this triad of prayers be your spiritual rhythm, grounding you in faith, hope, and love, and uniting you with Catholics worldwide in a shared song of praise.