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    Prayer Under Thy Protection (Sub Tuum Praesidium)

    The oldest known prayer to the Virgin Mary, dating to the third century, asking for her protection and deliverance from every danger and need we face.

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    A Parent's Prayer for Their Children
    An original prayer for parents to say over their children each day, asking God's protection, patience, and wisdom to help raise and guide them well always.
    Prayer for the Blessing of a Home
    A traditional household blessing invoking God's protection over a home, asking peace for every room and safety for all who live in or visit it each day.
    Prayer to Our Lady, Star of the Sea
    A traditional Marian prayer under her ancient title 'Star of the Sea,' invoked by sailors and travelers alike for guidance and a safe, sure passage home.
    Prayer to Our Lady, Undoer of Knots
    A prayer to Mary under her title Undoer of Knots, asking her to patiently untangle a difficult, tangled, or dangerous situation in your life right now.
    Prayer to Saint George Against Danger
    A prayer to Saint George, the dragon-slaying soldier-martyr, asking for real courage and protection when you are facing danger, threat, or looming evil.
    Prayer to Saint Joseph for Family Protection
    A prayer to Saint Joseph, quiet protector of the Holy Family, asking him to guard your own family's home, safety, and unity from every kind of real harm.
    Prayer to One's Guardian Angel
    The traditional 'Angel of God' prayer, taught to Catholic children for generations, asking one's guardian angel for guidance, light, and protection daily.
    Saint Benedict Medal Prayer
    A traditional prayer invoking Saint Benedict's protection against evil, drawn from the ancient exorcism formula inscribed on his medal for many centuries.
    Saint Michael Prayer for Protection
    The classic Saint Michael prayer, composed by Pope Leo XIII in 1886 and prayed after every Low Mass, invoking the archangel's protection against evil.
    Prayer Under Thy Protection (Sub Tuum Praesidium)
    The oldest known prayer to the Virgin Mary, dating to the third century, asking for her protection and deliverance from every danger and need we face.