The Holy Cross Prayer

The Holy Cross Prayer is a deeply spiritual prayer that focuses on the power and significance of the cross of Jesus Christ. It is a widely known and recited prayer by many Christians, and it has been used throughout the centuries as a way to seek strength, guidance, and protection from God. The prayer acknowledges the sacrifice that Jesus made on the cross and asks for His mercy and grace to be poured out upon those who recite it. It is a powerful reminder of the importance of faith in Jesus and the hope that comes from His death and resurrection. The Holy Cross Prayer is a beautiful expression of devotion and trust in the power of God’s love and redemption.

Please read the prayers below which will provide guidance for The Holy Cross Prayer. May God Bless You!

The Holy Cross Prayer 1

Oh Lord Almighty,
You have suffered death at the cross for our sins. Oh Holy Cross of Jesus! be my true light. Oh Holy Cross of Jesus! fill my soul with good thoughts. Oh Holy Cross! help me in my salvation. Oh Holy Cross! safeguard me against unholy thoughts and worldly dangers that I may worship the Holy Cross of Jesus of Nazareth crucified. Have pity on me. Oh Holy Cross of Jesus! be my hope. Oh Holy Cross have mercy on me forever and ever.
Amen.

The Holy Cross Prayer 2

God,
In honor of the Precious Blood of Jesus and His fearful Death and Resurrection and His Glorification which leads to everlasting life. As true as Jesus is born on Christmas and crucified on Good Friday. As true as St. Joseph and Nicodemus took Jesus down from the cross. As true as Jesus ascended into heaven. May He preserve me from my enemies both visible and invisible forever and ever.
Amen.

The Holy Cross Prayer 3

Lord Almighty,
Into Your hands I give my soul and my body. Oh Lord Jesus! grant me strength to bear the cross as Yourself. Teach me to bear it with great humility that the Blessed Virgin may fill me with the Holy Spirit. Preserve my soul and lead it to life everlasting.
Amen.

The Holy Cross Prayer 4

Oh Lord,
Jesus Christ have mercy on me! Mary and Joseph pray for me.Lord Jesus Christ, through Your suffering the Cross grant me strength to bear my Cross without fear or dread and give me the grace that I may follow You.
Amen.

The Holy Cross Prayer 5

Oh Lord Almighty,
You have suffered death at the cross for our sins. Oh Holy Cross of Jesus! be my true light. Oh Holy Cross of Jesus! fill my soul with good thoughts. Oh Holy Cross! help me in my salvation. Oh Holy Cross! safeguard me against unholy thoughts and worldly dangersthat I may worship the Holy Cross of Jesus of Nazareth crucified.Have pity on me. Oh Holy Cross of Jesus! be my hope. Oh Holy Cross have mercy on me forever and ever.
Amen.

The Holy Cross Prayer 6

Oh Lord Almighty,
You have suffered death at the cross for our sins. Oh Holy Cross of Jesus! be my true light. Oh Holy Cross of Jesus! fill my soul with good thoughts. Oh Holy Cross! help me in my salvation. Oh Holy Cross! safeguard me against unholy thoughts and worldly dangers that I may worship the Holy Cross of Jesus of Nazareth crucified. Have pity on me. Oh Holy Cross of Jesus! be my hope. Oh Holy Cross have mercy on me forever and ever. In honor of the Precious Blood of Jesus and His fearful Death and Resurrection and His Glorification which leads to everlasting life. As true as Jesus is born on Christmas and crucified on Good Friday. As true as St. Joseph and Nicodemus took Jesus down from the cross. As true as Jesus ascended into heaven. May He preserve me from my enemies both visible and invisible forever and ever. Lord Almighty, into Your hands I give my soul and my body. Oh Lord Jesus! grant me strength to bear the cross as Yourself. Teach me to bear it with great humility that the Blessed Virgin may fill me with the Holy Spirit. Preserve my soul and lead it to life everlasting.
Amen.

The Holy Cross Prayer 7

O Loving Mother,
I leave all to thee in the Name of the Father.
I leave all to thee in the Name of the Son.
I leave all to thee in the Name of the Holy Spirit.
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, pray for us.
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, pray for us.
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, pray for us.
Amen.

The Holy Cross Prayer 8

O Jesus,
Your cross is life-giving! Your death and resurrection brought us salvation. Send us the Holy Spirit while we praise You and meditate on the meaning of your death. Through the Holy Spirit, open our hearts so that we may be able to know that without sacrifice, we can never be your disciples.Through Your Holy Cross, save us.
Amen.