Anxiety has a way of shrinking the world until all we can see is what we fear. Prayer does the opposite: it opens a window. On this page you can pray along with a calming guided prayer for anxiety, stress, worry, fear and panic – and find the Church’s most trusted prayers for an unquiet heart.
Pray Along with the Video
Press play, breathe slowly, and pray along.
A Traditional Prayer in Anxiety: The Memorare
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.
A Breath Prayer: “Jesus, I Trust in You”
From the Divine Mercy devotion given through St Faustina: breathe in slowly – Jesus – and breathe out – I trust in You. Repeat it gently until your heart slows. It is a whole act of faith in five words.
More Catholic Prayers for Anxiety and Peace
- Prayer for Anxious and Fearful Thoughts
- The Litany of Trust
- The Holy Rosary – the Church’s great prayer of peace
A Word of Encouragement
Prayer is a real help in anxiety – and it walks hand in hand with the other helps God provides. If anxiety is heavy or persistent, please also speak with your doctor or a counselor. Seeking help is not a lack of faith; it is wisdom.
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Source note: The Memorare is a traditional Catholic prayer long associated with St Bernard of Clairvaux. “Jesus, I trust in You” is the invocation of the Divine Mercy devotion (Diary of St Faustina). The guided prayer in the video is prayed aloud in the video itself.