The Our Father: Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, Amen.

The closing petition came into general use during the 14th or 15th century and received its official formulation in the reformed breviary of Pope Pius V in 1568. Of the many musical settings of the prayer, the Ave Maria of Franz Schubert is perhaps the most widely known.

A: The ten Hail Marys are part of the evolution of the rosary. The Dominican tradition consolidated the combination of Hail Marys and events of Jesus’ life added to each Hail Mary. Over time fifteen mysteries (events of Jesus’ life) were retained and combined with the Hail Marys for each one of the mysteries.

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Traditional Catholic prayers are like family heirlooms passed on from generation to generation. They include many of the best known Catholic prayers such as The Lord’s Prayer, Hail Mary, and Apostles’ Creed. Browse the list below to find traditional prayers of the Catholic faith, prayers of intercession, devotions to Mary and more. Litanies.

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Our Father. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.