For Divine Help and Protection

You are our helper, Mighty One. and you are no respecter of persons. Help all your people bought with the precious blood of Christ. You are our fortress and defender. No one can snatch us from your hand. There is no other God like you. In you we trust. Sanctify us through your truth. Your … Continue reading For Divine Help and Protection

For Protection

O God, Shepherd of all your people, deliver us from all sins which assail us, that so we may always be pleasing in your sight, and safe under your shelter; for Christ’s sake. Amen. Source: Roman Breviary, 11th CenturySource of this version: Freely modified from Prayers of the Middle Ages, edited by J. Manning Potts, 1954.

For Guidance and Protection

Lord, our redemption. Be our protection. Direct our minds by your gracious presence. Watch over our paths and guide us with your love through the hidden snares of life. Fix our hearts on you as we go forward, that following in faith, we may arrive at your goal; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Source: … Continue reading For Guidance and Protection

For All in Special Need of Protection

O God, you do not desire the death of a sinner. Protect with your heavenly aid those who may now be exposed to special temptations. Grant that in the fulfillment of your commandments they may be strengthened by the assistance of your grace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Source: Gregorian Sacramentary Source of this version: … Continue reading For All in Special Need of Protection

For Protection

O Lord, hear our prayers and prepare the way of your servants in safety under your protection, that amid all the changes of this our pilgrimage, we may ever be guarded by your almighty aid; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Source: Gelasian Sacramentary Source of this version: Freely modified from Prayers of the Early Church, edited by … Continue reading For Protection

For Grace and Protection

O Lord, hear our prayers, and fill our hearts with your grace, that loving you with sincere love we may always be defended under your most gracious protection, and be accepted in all our prayers and services; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Source: An Ancient Collect, fifth century Source of this version: Freely modified from Prayers of … Continue reading For Grace and Protection

Give Us Your Strength and Protection

Lord God, heavenly Father, you know that we are set in the midst of so many and great dangers, that by reason of the frailty of our nature we cannot always stand upright: Grant us such strength and protection, to support us in all danger, and carry us through all temptations; through your Son, Jesus … Continue reading Give Us Your Strength and Protection