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Catholic Prayers for Anxiety, Inner Peace & Calming the Mind

St. Teresa of Avila reminded the Church: "Let nothing disturb you, let nothing frighten you. All things are passing away: God never changes." Surrendering worry to God in prayer transforms acute anxiety into supernatural confidence in His Divine Providence.

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”

— John 14:27

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Treasury of Prayers (36)

Curated Liturgical Collection
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A Hindu Peace Prayer

I desire neither earthly kingdom, nor even freedom from birth and death. I desire only the deliverance from grief of all those afflicted...

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A Prayer for Inner Peace

Lord, please put Your peace in my heart.I'm worried and anxious.My mind races and obsesses.I can't help thinking about my problems.And the ...

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A Prayer for Peace # 1

Almighty God, from whom all thoughts of truth and peace proceed, kindle in the hearts of all men the true love of peace, and guide with Your...

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A Prayer for Peace # 2

Lead me from death to life, from lies to truth Lead me from despair to hope from fear to trust Lead me from hatred to love from war to peac...

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A Prayer for Peace # 3

Lord Jesus Christ, Prince of Peace, You said to Your Apostles: "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I ...

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A Prayer for Peace # 4

Almighty God, in whose hands lies the destiny of men and nations, Let not the hopes of men perish, nor the sacrifices of men be in vain. O ...

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A Prayer for Peace Making

Jesus, rightful Advocate of peace, Elegant Champion of reconciliation, Your victories echo harmoniously. You taught me the way towards peac...

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A Prayer for Peace of Mind

FORTIFY me with the grace of Your Holy Spirit and give Your peace to my soul that I may be free from all needless anxiety, solicitude and w...

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A Prayer for Peace?

We are moulded, each one of us,in the image of God,and within our souls there is a fingerprintnone can erase.We pray for those who have no ...

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A Prayer for Perseverance

Lord Jesus Christ, I believe in You as my God and my Saviour. Make me more faithful to Your Gospel and commandments. By sharing in the Euch...

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A Prayer For Strength In Loss

Lord, it was You that made us in Your image, with emotions and feelings, and I am hurting so much because of this loss. Lord, I feel utterly...

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A Prayer for the Way to Peace

Father of love, hear my prayer. Help me to know Your Will and to do it with courage and faith. Accept my offering of myself, all my thoughts...

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A Prayer for World Peace

Lord, we pray for the power to be gentle; the strength to be forgiving; the patience to be understanding; and the endurance to accept the co...

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A Prayer in Time of Distress.

I shall walk through dark valleys, I fear no harm for you are at my side. Your rod and staff shall give me courage, No evil shall befall me,...

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A Prayer to Heal Stress

Loving God, please grant me peace of mind and calm my troubled heart. My soul is like a turbulent sea. I can't seem to find my balance so I...

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Baha'i Prayer for Peace?

Be generous in prosperity, and thankful in adversity.Be fair in thy judgment, and guarded in thy speech.Be a lamp unto those who walk in da...

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Bedtime Prayer Against Anxiety

Dear Lord�Jesus�it seems that the problems and anxieties of life that I am going through, always seem to multiply and magnify during the nig...

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Bring Justice and Peace

God of all creation, bring justice and peace to our world.Teach us to be peacemakers. Guide us in our pursuit ofjustice and the common good...

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Buddhist Prayer for Peace

May all beings everywhere plagued with sufferings of body and mind quickly be freed from their illnesses. May those frightened cease to ...

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Christian Prayer for Peace

Blessed are the Peacemakers, for they shall be known as the Children of God.But I say to you that hear, love your enemies, do good to those...

Understanding Prayer for Anxiety & Inner Peace

Who is the Catholic patron saint for anxiety and mental health?

St. Dymphna is the principal patron saint for those suffering from anxiety, mental illness, neurological conditions, and emotional distress.

What quick prayer can I recite during an anxiety attack?

The Jesus Prayer: "Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner," or simply reciting "Jesus, I trust in You" repeated slowly with calm breathing restores focus to Christ's real presence.

Can Catholic prayers be combined with therapy and medicine?

Absolutely. The Catholic Church affirms that God works through medical professionals, counselors, and medicine. Spiritual prayer and medical treatment complement one another harmoniously.

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