Glory Be
“Let us glorify the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, praising their eternal unity and majesty in the simplicity of this beautiful prayer.”
— St. Augustine of Hippo
Interactive Prayers
Rosary
Learn and Pray
Mass
Explore the Catholic Mass
Novenas
9-Days of Prayer
Prayer Series
Reflect with Saints
Glory Be
The Prayer
Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit,
as it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen.
High-quality devotional products and gifts.
About This Prayer
The Glory Be to the Father prayer—also known as the Gloria Patri—is a short doxology that praises the eternal majesty of the Holy Trinity: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Rooted in early Christian liturgical tradition, this prayer affirms the unchanging nature of God across all time. It expresses adoration and is often used to give glory to God after meditative or intercessory prayers, especially within structured devotions like the Rosary or the Liturgy of the Hours.
The Prayer
Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit,
as it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen.
Start a Prayer Plan
Take a few minutes to ask God for the miracle you need and place it in His hands.
Pause and Reflect...
How can you turn your heart toward God today in praise and adoration?
High-quality devotional products and gifts.
Prayer About Advent
Prayer for Good Humor
Prayer of Archangel Michael
Irish Blessing for Marriage
Prayer for Financial Miracle
Prayer for Temptation
Prayers for Men
Prayer for Breakthrough
Prayer for Priests
Prayer of Trust
Prayer to God
Prayer to Blessed Mother Mary
Prayer for Heart Disease
Catholic Prayer for Night
Catholic Prayer for Grace
Hail Mary in Spanish Prayer
Prayer for Mental Health
Prayer Before Class
Prayer for Enemies
We Fly to Thy Protection
Before You Scroll
Seeking more? Join our Monday Morning email and start your week with 100% Catholic topics.
Free. Sent every Monday. Unsubscribe anytime.
When To Pray
This prayer is appropriate at any time of day, particularly as a concluding statement of praise after other prayers or Scripture readings. It is traditionally used at the end of each decade of the Rosary, after Psalms in the Divine Office, and during moments of personal thanksgiving or spiritual reflection.
Disclaimer
Catholic Bros is an independent devotional resource and is not affiliated with the Vatican or any diocese. If you notice something in error, please contact dan@catholicbros.com and we will promptly review.
Links
More About This Prayer
About This Prayer
The Glory Be to the Father prayer—also known as the Gloria Patri—is a short doxology that praises the eternal majesty of the Holy Trinity: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Rooted in early Christian liturgical tradition, this prayer affirms the unchanging nature of God across all time. It expresses adoration and is often used to give glory to God after meditative or intercessory prayers, especially within structured devotions like the Rosary or the Liturgy of the Hours.
When To Pray
This prayer is appropriate at any time of day, particularly as a concluding statement of praise after other prayers or Scripture readings. It is traditionally used at the end of each decade of the Rosary, after Psalms in the Divine Office, and during moments of personal thanksgiving or spiritual reflection.
Prayer for Grieving Family
Prayer to Saint Mary Magdalene
Prayer to Our Lady of Sorrows
Prayer for Stress
Hail Holy Queen Prayer
Prayer for a Dying Family Member
Prayer for a Friend
Catholic Prayer for Grief
Prayer Before Class
Prayer for Purity and Freedom from Lust
Prayer for Those Who Persecute You
Prayer for the Unborn
Prayer of Trust
Saint Michael the Archangel Prayer
A Prayer for Healing a Loved One
Prayer for Marriage
Prayer of Saint Teresa of Avila
Prayer to the Holy Face of Jesus
Prayer About Depression
