Selected Prayers of Allan Kardec
Act of Contrition
Jesus my redeemer, pure spirit that came into the world to show us the true doctrine of the Eternal Father, I am sorry if I have offended you in any way. I have fallen short of obeying your commandments that is to love my neighbor as myself. I believe in your compassion and to ask for your intercession to the merciful Father to forgive me, a repentant sinner. I pray that I may be granted the strength to bear the trials and tribulations this life has placed before me. Amen.
Prayer to the Good Spirits
Praise be to you pure spirits of our Father, I elevate my heart and thoughts to you. Guide me in the path of truth and instruct me in the divine precepts so that I may be worthy of the good fortune afforded an obedient child. I call on your divine influence at this moment to fortify me. Amen.
Praise to God the Father
I call on you Heavenly Father for your blessings and also to the elevated spirits of your celestial court, they are your sublime emanation of all that is infinitely good. Oh elevated spirits whose virtues emanate perfection and receive instruction from our God omnipotent, help me know his Fatherly love. We glorify you, Lord. Only through your mercy can I enjoy the light of truth, the hope of your love, and the embrace of your fatherly love. I suffer with patience through my trials and tribulations for your infinite goodness. I come to understand the magnitude of your infinite knowledge that defines my mission on earth. Thank you for your blessings! Messengers of the divine word, approachable only through your kindness I call upon you from our hearts that you can impart to the Father. Guide me, messengers of God, and illuminate me with knowledge that my soul may be purified with the benefit of your influence. Bring an end to my pilgrimage and consider me a dove resting at the foot of the throne of the King of Kings requesting forgiveness. Please sing with me his praise. Amen.
Prayer for Everyday
God of infinite goodness and mercy, Lord Omnipotent, I pray to for grace with the assistance of my guardian angels. I ask that you distance me from negative influences so that I may concentrate on the development of my souls so I can elevate my spirit to your presence. I ask for blessings upon the whole human race so that our bonds of fraternal love can be strengthened. Distance me from negative and pernicious influences. Give me compassion for my enemies, consolation in my affliction, and prudence in all my actions. Light of truth that illuminates the path of Divine happiness instruct our guardian angels that they protect and watch over me. I pray for light and progress. I pray for the light and progress of my parents, brothers, sisters, friends, and enemies. I ask for health for the sick, enlightenment for the unilluminated. I ask you to cast your light on negative spirits that surround me and have compassion for those who are influenced by their negativity. Also compassion for those in jail and prison. I ask for forgiveness from my persecutors also. Amen.
Prayer for Peace in the Home
Heavenly Father I am surrounded by darkness and imperfections all the time. I understand the extent of your mercy and wish to walk your righteousness path. I therefore have repented of my sins and ask for your forgiveness. I therefore elevate my thoughts to you and ask you to grant my home peace. May my mind be illuminated and my thoughts glow with the Spirit of your peace. My hope is to seek elevation for my assigned spirit guides in your magnificent celestial territory. Oh sacred peace strengthen my heart with your holy influence and do not forsake me. Magnificent one I also ask you to strengthen all of my family members so that only your peace resides in our home. Lord Jesus, you who during your pilgrimage here on earth taught us peace, help me preserve peace and harmony in my home. Grant me the gift of peace and tranquility. Minimize my guardians' distress so that my home can become a sanctuary of your peace. Amen.
Prayer for the medium
All powerful God, allow your enlightened spirits to assist me in the communication I seek. Protect me from attacks by evil entities and distance me from egotistical thoughts that could deter me from accomplishing my purpose. If I should err implant in me a thought that would advise me of my mistake. Instill in me humility that would allow me to recognize criticism for my continued spiritual advancement. Should I for some reason become abusive or vain while exercising my spiritual ability, I pray that you assist me to resist negative influences before It can deter me from my principal purpose. Amen.
Prayer to the Good Spirits
Benevolent and thoughtful spirit guides, messengers of the Almighty, loving sentinels charged with the mission of helping me grow in wisdom and love. I ask you to give me your support as I face each day’s challenges. Help me oh spirit guides to have the fortitude of character to resist harmful thoughts and to resist the temptation to listen to the voices of evil entities who would induce me to err. Illuminate my thoughts and help me recognize my defects, remove the veil of ignorance from my eyes so I may recognize my faults. To you who I in particular acknowledge as my spirit guides, and all other good spirits, who take an interest in my well-being I pray that I might be worthy of your consideration. You know my needs. I therefore ask that you help me improve the quality of my life as I become closer to God. Amen.
Prayer to Distance Negative Spirits
In the name of God Almighty may the negative spirits be distanced from me and may enlightened spirits replace them and assist me in the battle against them. Negative spirit who inspires bad thoughts, treachery, and lies in the minds of God’s people I refute you with all of my strength. Above all I desire that God grant you His mercy. Enlightened spirits who God has assigned to assist me, grant me the strength to resist the influence of negative spirits, and the necessary light so that I do not become the object of their perverse intentions. Amen.