Growth in virtue, fidelity to God’s will, charity toward others, and perseverance.
English · 1911 source
Traditional prayer collection · 11 prayers
Traditional Prayers for Virtue and Perseverance
Ask God for grace to grow in charity, humility, purity, and fidelity to Him. Here you will find the Universal Prayer, the Prayer for the Love of God, and St. Thérèse’s Prayer to Obtain Humility.
Browse the prayersA place to begin
For a brief prayer, begin with the Prayer for the Love of God. The Universal Prayer brings together petitions for many virtues.
Begin with one prayer, or choose another below for your intention. Each prayer is given in full on its own page.
Prayers in this collection
Greater love of God, charity, and fervor in prayer.
English · 1911 source
Daily virtue, careful speech, resistance to habitual faults, and fidelity to God’s commandments.
English · 1911 source
Humility in imitation of Jesus and St. John Vianney.
English · 1911 source
Purity of mind, heart, and body through St. Joseph’s intercession.
English and Latin · 1910 source
Perseverance and conformity to God’s will.
English · 1911 source
Trustful acceptance of God’s will.
English · 1911 source
Generosity and perseverance in serving God.
English · 1911 source
Surrender, trust, and constant love of God.
English · 1911 source
Grace, perseverance, and agreement with God’s will.
English · 1911 source
Humility, trust in grace, and resistance to discouragement.
English · 1912 source
Questions about this collection
Which prayer is brief enough to memorize?
Prayer for the Love of God is a short prayer asking God to increase your love for Him. You can learn it by heart to pray during the day.
How are unfamiliar older expressions explained?
A separate note explains words or phrases that may be unfamiliar. You can read the explanation while keeping the prayer’s traditional wording.
Historical sources
These prayers come from the books named below. Each prayer’s page links to its source. Notes explain unfamiliar older expressions where needed.
- With God: A Book of Prayers and Reflections (1911)
- The Life of Saint John Vianney, the Cure of Ars, with a Novena and Litany (1911)
- The Raccolta: Collection of Indulgenced Prayers and Good Works (1910)
- Sœur Thérèse of Lisieux, the Little Flower of Jesus (1912)