As a Christian, you should never get tired of praying, especially in this trying times when almost everything is uncertain. In the Catholic church, we have a particular prayer for almost every particular thing, and the most recited one is the prayer against evil, and that’s the one we will be focusing on. Just as the world ages, so is it’s evil, sadness and temptations, and that’s why the Bible also tells us to pray without ceasing. So in this article, we will be sharing some powerful Catholic prayers for protection from evil.
The benefit of prayers cannot be overemphasized because without prayer, we are practically nothing and Devil will use us as he pleases. Prayer not only connect you with God, it also restores the grace of God upon our lives. Having wonder why you feel some kind of fulfillment and assurance when you pray? It’s the reconnection of the bond with we humans and God, and when we are with him, he will never fail us. He also made it clear in the scriptures Deuteronomy 31:8, where he said that he will go before us to protect us, and go behind us to guide us and will never forsake nor abandon us.
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Catholic Prayers For Protection From Evil;
Catholic Prayer Against Evil
O God, You are the preserver of men and the keeper of our lives. We commit ourselves to your perfect care on the journey that awaits us.
We pray for a safe and promising journey.
Give Your angels charge over us to keep us in all our ways.
Let no evil befall us, nor any harm come to our dwelling that we leave behind.
Although we are uncertain what the days may bring, may we be prepared for any event or delay and greet such with patience and understanding.
Bless us O Lord, that we may complete our journey safely and successfully under Your ever watchful care.
Catholic Protection Prayer
Jesus, I will arise. Jesus, do thou accompany me. Jesus, do thou lock my heart into thine and let my body and my soul be commended unto thee. The Lord is crucified. May God guard and protect my senses so that misfortunes may not overcome me. In the name of God, the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Guardian Angel Prayer
Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God’s love commits me here. Ever this day be at my side, to light and guide, to rule and guard. Amen
Saint Michael The Archangel Prayer
St. Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do you, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who wander through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
Prayer Against Every Evil
Spirit of our God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Most Holy Trinity, Immaculate Virgin Mary, angels, archangels, and saints of heaven, descend upon me. Please purify me, Lord, mold me, fill me with yourself, use me. Banish all the forces of evil from me, destroy them, defeat them, so that I can be healthy and do good deeds.
Banish from me all spells, witchcraft, black magic, evil spells, ties, curses, and the evil eye; diabolic infestations, oppressions, possessions; all that is evil and sinful, jealousy, deceitfulness, envy; physical, psychological, moral, spiritual and diabolical ailments.
Burn all these evils in hell, that they may never again touch me or any other creature in the entire world. I command and bid all the powers who molest me—by the power of God all-powerful, in the name of Jesus Christ our Savior. Through the intercession of the Immaculate Virgin Mary–to leave me forever, and to be consigned into the everlasting hell where they will be bound by Saint Michael the archangel, Saint Gabriel, Saint Raphael, our guardian angels, and where they will be crushed under the heel of the Immaculate Virgin Mary.
St. Joseph Prayer For Protection
O St. Joseph, guardian and protector of the Holy Family, I come before you in humility and with trust, seeking your intercession and protection. You were entrusted with the sacred duty of safeguarding Jesus and Mary, and I implore you to extend your loving care over me and my loved ones.
St. Joseph, defender against evil and adversity, shield us from all harm and danger. Protect us from physical harm, emotional distress, and spiritual attacks. Help us to navigate the challenges and trials of life with strength, courage, and grace.
Intercede for us, dear St. Joseph, that we may be granted the blessings of safety, security, and peace. Guide us in making wise decisions and lead us on the path of righteousness. May your loving presence surround us and keep us from all harm.
St. Joseph, foster father of Jesus, pray for us now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Powerful Prayer To The Blessed Virgin Mary
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly to you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to you I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy hear and answer me. Amen
Blood of Jesus Protection Prayer
Lord Jesus, I come before you in faith, acknowledging the power and significance of your precious blood. I plead the covering of your blood over me and my loved ones, from the crown of our heads to the soles of our feet.
By the power of your blood, I renounce every form of evil, sin, temptation, and affliction that seeks to harm us. I break off and tear down every stronghold and power of darkness. Lord, fill us with your Holy Spirit and protect us from all harm and danger.
I thank you, Jesus, for shedding every drop of your precious blood to redeem us and set us free from the clutches of Satan. I trust in the power of your blood to shield us and keep us safe from all evil influences.
May the blood of Jesus be a fortress around us, guarding us from all forms of spiritual attack. Cover us with your divine protection and grant us peace and security in your loving embrace.
In your mighty name, Jesus, I pray. Amen.
Invocations to the Most Holy Trinity
Holy is God! Holy and Mighty!
Holy and Immortal One, have mercy on me! Amen
Invocations to Our Lord Jesus Christ
Jesus, Son of the living God, have mercy on me.
Jesus, image of the Father, have mercy on me.
Jesus, eternal Wisdom, have mercy on me.
Jesus, splendour of the eternal light, have mercy on me.
Jesus, Word of life, have mercy on me.
Jesus, Son of the Virgin Mary, have mercy on me.
Jesus, God and man, have mercy on me.
Jesus, High Priest, have mercy on me.
Jesus, herald of the Kingdom of God, have mercy on me.
Jesus, the way, the truth and the life, have mercy on me.
Jesus, Bread of Life, have mercy on me.
Jesus, true vine, have mercy on me.
Jesus, brother of the poor, have mercy on me.
Jesus, friend of sinners, have mercy on me.
Jesus, physician of soul and body, have mercy on me.
Jesus, salvation of the oppressed, have mercy on me.
Jesus, solace of the forsaken, have mercy on me.
You came into this world, have mercy on me.
You freed those oppressed by the devil, have mercy on me.
You hung upon the Cross, have mercy on me.
You accepted death for our sake, have mercy on me.
You were laid in the tomb, have mercy on me.
You descended into hell, have mercy on me.
You rose again from the dead, have mercy on me.
You ascended into heaven, have mercy on me.
You sent the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles, have mercy on me.
You are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on me.
You will come to judge the living and the dead, have mercy on me.
Invocations to the Holy Spirit
Veni Sancte Spiritus
Holy Spirit, Lord of light,
from the clear celestial height,
thy pure beaming radiance give;
come, thou Father of the poor,
come with treasures which endure;
come, thou Light of all that live!
Thou, of all consolers best,
thou, the soul’s delightsome guest,
dost refreshing peace bestow:
thou in toil art comfort sweet,
pleasant coolness in the heat,
solace in the midst of woe.
Light immortal, light divine,
visit thou these hearts of thine,
and our inmost being fill:
if thou take thy grace away,
nothing pure in us will stay;
all his good is turned to ill.
Heal our wounds, our strength renew;
on our dryness pour thy dew;
wash the stains of guilt away:
Bend the stubborn heart and will;
melt the frozen, warm the chill;
guide the steps that go astray.
Thou, on those who evermore
thee confess and thee adore,
in thy sevenfold gifts descend:
Give them comfort when they die;
give them life with thee on high;
give them joys that never end.
Ascribed to Stephen Langton (d. 1228)
tr. Edward Caswall (1814-78)
Invocations to the Blessed Virgin Mary
My Mother, in whom I trust!
Mary, Mother of grace,
Mother of mercy,
protect us from the enemy,
and receive us at the hour of our death. Amen
Bible Verses for praying against evil
The Lord will guard you from evil, he will guard your soul. – Psalm 121:7
The Lord will guard your coming and going, both now and for ever. – Psalm 120:8
Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me! – Luke 18:38
Take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. – Ephesians 6:13
John the Baptist, calling two of his disciples to him, sent them to the Lord, saying, “Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?” And when the men had come to him, they said, “John the Baptist has sent us to you, saying, ‘Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?’” In that hour he healed many people of diseases and plagues and evil spirits, and on many who were blind he bestowed sight. And he answered them, “Go and tell John what you have seen and heard: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, the poor have good news preached to them. And blessed is the one who is not offended by me.” – Luke 7:19-23
Read Psalm 31, from beginning to end.
Prayers from the Roman Missal
O God, author and lover of peace,
to know you is to live, to serve you is to reign;
defend against every attack those who cry to you,
so that we, who trust in your protection,
may not fear the weapons of any foe.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.
O God, our refuge in trials,
our strength in sickness, our comfort in sorrow,
spare your people, we pray,
that, though rightly chastised now by affliction,
they may find relief at last through your loving mercy.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who
lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.
The Most Holy Name of Mary
O God, whose Son, dying on the altar of the Cross,
willed that the most Blessed Virgin Mary,
whom he had chosen as his Mother,
should be our Mother also,
graciously grant, we pray,
that we, who fly to her protection,
may find comfort by invoking our Mother’s name.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
