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Popular Catholic Devotions

Our rich Catholic faith provides us with many devotions, from honoring Christ's Kingship and adoring His Precious Blood to the honoring of His Immaculate Mother and devotion to the Holy Souls in purgatory. No matter where a good Catholic's preferences lie, there is sure to be at least one devotion specially suited to him/her. The following is a list of some of the more popular Catholic devotions. [Note: Click on underlined items below for more information. For additional information and resources regarding devotions, try the "more info./resources" link.]

Popular Catholic devotions include...

Daily Devotions (more info./resources)

Devotion to Christ the King (more info./resources)

Devotion to Jesus Crucified (more info./resources)

Devotion to One's Guardian Angel (more info./resources)

Devotion to One's Patron Saint (more info./resources)

Devotion to Our Lady Under Various Titles (more info./resources)

Devotion to St. Joseph (more info./resources)

Devotion to St. Michael the Archangel (more info./resources)

Devotion to the Angels (more info./resources)

Devotion to the Blessed Sacrament (more info./resources)

Devotion to the Blessed Virgin (more info./resources)

Devotion to the Child Jesus (more info./resources)

Devotion to the Holy Face (more info./resources)

Devotion to the Holy Family (more info./resources)

Devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus (more info./resources)

Devotion to the Holy Souls in Purgatory (more info./resources)

Devotion to the Holy Spirit (more info./resources)

Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary (more info./resources)

Devotion to the Infant Jesus (more info./resources)

Devotion to the Infant of Prague (more info./resources)

Devotion to the Precious Blood (more info./resources)

Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus (more info./resources)

Devotion to the Saints (more info./resources)

Devotion to the Sorrowful Mother / Devotion to the Seven Sorrows (more info./resources)

Devotion to the Wounds of Jesus (more info./resources)

Divine Mercy Devotion (more info./resources)

First Five Saturday's Devotion (more info./resources)

First Friday's Devotion (more info./resources)

Holy Rosary (more info./resources)

Miraculous Medal (more info./resources)

Monthly Devotions (more info./resources)

Scapulars (more info./resources)

Stations of the Cross / Way of the Cross (more info./resources)

Three Hail Mary's Devotion (more info./resources)

Other Marian Devotions (more info./resources)

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Note: The table below excludes Holiday/seasonal items and focuses more on sacramentals geared to the general Catholic population (e.g. items not restricted to priestly use). The list below is also limited to physical objects and excludes actions which may be considered sacramentals (e.g. the Sign of the Cross).

Blessed Candles

Holy Water

[reflections]

Rosary (beads)

[See: Rosary Section]

Blessed Palms

Infant of Prague

Rosary Ring

Rosary Ring

[See: Rosary Section]

Blessed Salt

St. Benedict Medal (back)

Medal / Cross of St. Benedict

Sacred Heart Badge (front & back)

Sacred Heart Badge

Chaplets (beads)

Chaplets (beads)

Miraculous Medal

San Damiano Crucifix

Cord of St. Joseph

Pardon Crucifix

Scapular (Brown)

Crucifix

[Also see: Cross vs. Crucifix]

Relic Medal (front & back)

Relics

[reflections]

Scapular (Green)

Holy Cards

Holy Cards

Religious Art

[reflections]

Scapular Medal (front & back)

Scapular Medal

[See: Scapulars]

Holy Medals

Ring Rosary

[See: Rosary Section]

Statues

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Prayers / Devotions / Pious Practices

Our wonderful Catholic faith with its 2,000 year history and rich heritage points out many opportunities for helping us increase in faith and holiness, including specific practices that may assist us on a daily basis. The following lists over 100 prayers / devotions / pious practices that good Catholics may wish to consider making a part of their daily lives.

Note: Items below are in addition to the Sacraments, regulations of the Church, and general private/public prayers, so necessary to salvation. Note that all items below should be done in an appropriate manner and with the proper dispositions. Remember that one's disposition of heart/intentions may be much more important than the external gestures. The list below is not comprehensive and may exclude items that are limited to certain holidays / feasts / local areas, etc. One may consider as many items from the following list as desired, however, one should not take on too many practices at any given time. Items herein may not have ecclesiastical approval and may not be approved for public use. We make no guarantees regarding any item herein. Not an official listing. Contact appropriate Church authorities for current indulgence information, approval status of prayers, etc. We are not liable for any occurrence which may result from using this site. By using this site you indicate agreement to all terms. For more terms information, see "Important Notice" above and click here.

Some Prayers / Devotions / Pious Practices Include...

Acts of Charity (try here)
Acts of Devotion (try here)
Acts of Reparation (try here)
Acts of Resignation (try here)
Acts of Spiritual Communion (try here)
Acts of Thanksgiving (try here)
Almsgiving (reflections)
Attending Additional Masses (Also See: Sacraments Section)
Blessing of Food
Blessing of the Home
Chaplets
Church Visits (Also See: Church Talk Section)
Consecrations / Dedications (try here)
Daily Blessing of Children
Daily Devotions (click here)
Daily Prayers (Morning, Evening, Angelus, 3:00, etc.) (click here)
Daily Reflection on the Last Things (Death, Judgment, Hell, and Heaven)
Devotion to Christ the King (try here)
Devotion to Jesus Crucified (try here)
Devotion to One's Guardian Angel (try here)
Devotion to One's Patron Saint (try here)
Devotion to Our Lady Under Various Titles (try here)
Devotion to St. Joseph (try here)
Devotion to St. Michael the Archangel (try here)
Devotion to the Angels (try here)
Devotion to the Blessed Sacrament (try here)
Devotion to the Blessed Virgin (try here)
Devotion to the Child Jesus (try here)
Devotion to the Divine Mercy (click here)
Devotion to the Holy Face (try here)
Devotion to the Holy Family (try here)
Devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus (try here)
Devotion to the Holy Souls in Purgatory (try here)
Devotion to the Holy Spirit (try here)
Devotion to the Infant of Prague (click here)
Devotion to the Precious Blood (try here)
Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus (click here)
Devotion to the Saints (Also See: Saints Section)
Devotion to the Seven Sorrows of Our Lady / Devotion to the Sorrowful Mother (try here)
Devout Kissing of Holy Objects
Divine Office (reflections)
Dramatic Reenactments / Plays
Eucharistic Adoration (Also See: Sacraments Section)
Fasting (reflections)
First Five Saturday's Devotion (click here)
First Friday's Devotion (try here)
Franciscan Crown (try here)
Frequent Acts of Faith, Hope, Charity (try here)
Frequent (e.g. Hourly) Aspirations / Invocations (try here)
Frequent Examination of Conscience
Frequent Use of Holy Water (reflections)
Frequently Making the Sign of the Cross (reflections)
'Heroic Act of Charity'
Holiness Calendar (click here)
Holy Hours (Also See: Sacraments Section)
Hymns / Canticles (try here)
Increased Use of Sacraments (Also See: Sacraments Section)
Litanies (try here)
Little Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Also See: Mary, Our Mother Section)
Making of a 'self-offering' to God
Making Sacrifices for Another (e.g. giving up one's time, goods, etc. for another)
Meditation on the Passion (try here)
Monthly Devotions (click here)
Mortification (reflections)
Novena of Holy Communions (Also See: Sacraments Section)
Novenas (try here)
Observing Ember Days
Observing Periods of Holy Silence
Offering of Masses (Also See: Sacraments Section)
Offering up of Suffering [Also See: Suffering & Death (Catholic Life Section)]
Pilgrimages
Pious Meditation / Contemplation (reflections)
Pious Reading (e.g. sermons of the saints, lives of the saints, etc.) (Also See: Catholic Book Review & Exchange Section)
Practicing Self Denial
Prayer Commitments (click here)
Prayer for Others (Also See: Prayer Requests Section)
Praying for One's Enemies
Processions
Promoting Devotion to Jesus and His Blessed Mother
Public Novenas / Prayers / Rosaries / etc.
Purgatory Release Project (click here)
Recitation of Indulgenced Prayers (Also See: Indulgences)
Recitation of the Gradual or Penitential Psalms (Also See: Scripture / Parables Section)
Remote Preparation for a Happy Death (try here)
Renewal of Baptismal Vows
Rosary (Also See: Holy Rosary Section)
Scriptural Reading (Also See: Scripture / Parables Section)
Special Celebrations for Certain Feast Days / Anniversary of Baptism, etc.
'Spiritual Adoption'
Spiritual Exercises (reflections)
Spiritual Retreats
Stations of the Cross / Way of the Cross (click here)
Three Hail Mary's Devotion (click here)
Use of Votive Candles
Veneration of Relics
Veneration of Statues / Images (reflections)
Visiting a Marian Shrine
Wearing of Miraculous Medal (click here)
Wearing of the Scapular (click here)
Wearing of / Use of Other Sacramentals (see above)
Works of Mercy (click here)

Have a "pious practice" related to any holidays/seasons (e.g. Epiphany, Advent, Holy Week, Lent, Easter, Christmas / Christmas Eve, Annunciation, Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Patrick's Day, St. Valentine's Day, All Hallows Eve, All Saint's Day, All Soul's Day, etc.)? Submit it via the Latin Mass / Catholic Traditions Section, under "Catholic Traditions: Customs & Practices" (click here). Please be sure to specify the holiday, what the tradition is, what is done, etc. Please submit only appropriate, traditional Catholic items. Sorry, not all submissions may appear on this site.

Also See...

Increase Holiness Section

Feed Your Faith

Latin Mass & Catholic Tradition

Catholic Basics Section

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Also Try...

Prayers Novenas & Hymns

Indulgences

Reflections: Alphabetical | Categorized

Topical Scripture: Alphabetical | Categorized

Classic Encyclicals

Catholic Basics

Non-Catholics (apologetics)

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Important Notice: Items herein are provided for informational purposes only and are not comprehensive. Items herein may be limited to traditional devotions / sacramentals / prayers / pious practices / etc. Items herein may not have ecclesiastical approval and may not be approved for public use. Translation / wording may vary. Items herein may be partial and may be categorized subjectively. We do not guarantee accuracy of any item herein. We may change wording, punctuation, capitalization, shorten items, etc. We make no guarantees regarding any item herein. Not an official listing. Contact appropriate Church authorities for current indulgence information, approval status of prayers, devotions, etc. By using this site you indicate agreement to all terms. For more terms information, click here.