Prayer Before a Journey Kilgarlin Laminated Prayer Card
- Description
The Prayer Before a Journey is a traditional Catholic prayer asking God for peace, protection, guidance, and a safe return while traveling, with the intercession of St. Christopher and the companionship of the Angel Raphael.
This beautifully laminated Prayer Before a Journey Kilgarlin Prayer Card features classic sacred artwork of St. Christopher carrying the Christ Child on the front and the full travel prayer on the back. Gold-color accents and fine detailing give the card a traditional Catholic devotional appearance.
Compact and easy to carry, this prayer card can be kept in a wallet, Bible, missal, prayer book, purse, vehicle, or travel bag. It is especially meaningful for vacations, road trips, pilgrimages, air travel, daily commuting, and anyone asking God for safe passage.
Card Details
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Beautifully laminated with gold-color accents and fine detail
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Classic St. Christopher artwork carrying the Christ Child
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Full Prayer Before a Journey printed on the back
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2.5" × 4.5" standard prayer card size
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Useful as a bookmark for your Bible, missal, or devotional book
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Perfect Catholic gift for travelers, drivers, and loved ones
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Ideal for pilgrimages, parish travel groups, retreats, and ministry handouts
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Available in packs of 3, 10, 25, 50, and 100
Prayer
Prayer Before a Journey
May the Almighty and merciful Lord direct us on the road of peace and prosperity,
and may the Angel Raphael be our companion on our journey; so that we may return
to our home and loved ones with peace, refreshment, and all joy.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Let us pray: O God, Who led the children of Israel safely through the Red Sea,
and guided the Wise Men by a star to the Saviour; grant us, we beseech Thee,
safe journey and favorable weather; so that, under the guidance of Thy Holy Angels,
we may safely reach our destination and, in due time, the gate of eternal salvation.
Through the same Christ Our Lord.
Amen.
St. Christopher, patron of travelers, pray for us, and protect us from evil.
Helpful Information
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I pray this prayer?
You can pray the Prayer Before a Journey whenever you prepare to travel. For example, you can pray it before:
- A road trip
- A flight
- A pilgrimage
- A family vacation
- A daily commute
- A business trip
- Any long-distance journey
In addition, you can pray before traveling with family or friends. This way, you can place your journey in God’s hands before you leave.
Moreover, the prayer asks for safe travel and a peaceful return. Therefore, you can use it for both everyday trips and special journeys.
Ultimately, this prayer offers a simple way to begin your travels with faith and trust in God.
Who is St. Christopher?
St. Christopher is traditionally invoked as a patron of travelers. This card combines his image with a prayer asking God and the holy angels for protection on the road.
Is this a meaningful Catholic gift?
Yes. This Prayer Before a Journey card makes a thoughtful gift for travelers, students leaving home, pilgrims, drivers, family members, and anyone beginning a trip.
Can I order these prayer cards in bulk?
Yes. The card is available in packs of 3, 10, 25, 50, and 100, making it suitable for personal use as well as parishes, pilgrimage groups, retreats, schools, and travel ministries.
More Than a Prayer Card
A Mission Behind Every Card
Every ShopCatholic purchase helps support a mission centered on faith, service, and giving.
ShopCatholic was founded by Shawn Kilgarlin, a wife, mother of four, mental health clinician, and life coach. Her mission extends beyond creating meaningful Catholic products.
Each Christmas Eve, Shawn donates thousands of gifts to people in need through Holy Angels. She also volunteers at addiction treatment centers and provides grounding books and group classes.
Her children, Loyola University students, and local high school students also help prepare gift bags for families in need. These efforts are funded personally by Shawn.
When you purchase a Kilgarlin prayer card, you become part of that mission.
