There have been many days when I was on the verge of losing my mind due to obsessive tattling, the never-ending muddy footprints on my hardwood floors and the bloodcurdling shriek of a toddler being tortured by her big brothers. During those moments, I could only mutter a simple prayer: “Come, Holy Spirit.” This was the only prayer I could say to bring about the peace needed to correct my children’s behavior without screaming.
There are certain moments in life when a short prayer is what we need to restore our focus on God and bring forth a sense of calm. It may be in a situation in which we are too overcome with grief, fear, or anxiety to think beyond a few words. Sometimes we are in a hurry to get out the door on our way to work or when we need to offer a quick prayer as the teacher passes out a final exam. Whatever the reason, God has told us that the length of our prayer is not as important as the heart behind our prayer.
“In praying, do not babble like the pagans, who think that they will be heard because of their many words.“ – Matthew 6:7
15 Prayers You Can Say In 15 Seconds
- In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
- Lord Jesus, help me!
- God, forgive me for having offended You.
- Sweetest Jesus, be not my Judge, but my Savior.
- Blessed be God! Blessed be His Holy Name!
- Jesus, Mary, I Love Thee! Save Souls!
- “I believe, help my unbelief!” — Mark 9:24
- Jesus, I trust in You.
- Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.
- The Lord is my Shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. — Psalm 23
- We adore Thee, O Christ, and we bless Thee; because by Thy holy Cross Thou hast redeemed the world.
- Thy will be done!
- My God, all for Thee.
- Come, Holy Spirit!
- O Jesus, I surrender myself to You, take care of everything!
Pick a few of your favorite prayers and take the time to memorize them. When you are in need, they will quickly come to mind.
Looking for more great Catholic resources on prayer?
Searching for and Maintaining Peace: A Small Treatise on Peace of Heart
The Rosary in a Year Prayer Guide
He Leadeth Me: An Extraordinary Testament of Faith
Pray, Love, Repeat
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What’s your favorite short prayer? Please leave it in the comments!
