Do you know the story behind the Hail Holy Queen? Or the Prayer of St. Francis? Or why Bishop John Carroll composed a Prayer for the United States?

This set of Catholic Cardlinks brings you the texts of 48 extraordinary, grace-filled prayers, complete with the stories of how they became an essential part of Catholic devotional life.

You will find prayers from the Bible and prayers from the liturgy; prayers for different times of the day and prayers to the saints; a guide to saying the Rosary; and a simple method for making the Stations of the Cross.

Here are timeless prayers that can not only show you how to pray, but also deepen your understanding of the Catholic Faith.

Some of the prayers include: The Sign of the Cross, Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, Apostles Creed, Act of Contrition, Act of Faith, Act of Hope, Act of Love, Angelus, Anima Christi, The Lorica (St. Patrick), Akathist for Holy Communion (Byzantine), Canticle of the Sun and Paryer of St. Francis, Divine Praises, Grace before and after meals, Hail Holy Queen, Magnificat, Memorare, Prayer for the United States, Prayer to Guardian Angels and St. Michael, Regina Coeli, Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary, Stations of the Cross and MORE!