Prayer for Protection Against Fires

Almighty and eternal God, we ask Your protection against destroying fire. Fire is so very necessary for our existence, and yet, when it gets out of control, it can be more damaging than anything else. Keep our homes and buildings and woods and fields safe from this scourge. Help us always to be most careful in our use of it. Help us especially in the winter time when need and use it most. For then, if our homes are destroyed by fire, we suffer more than ever.

Give us, too, we humbly pray You, a saving fear of the fires of passion, and the help of Your grace to control them. Help us also to fear the fires of hell, that we may always keep away from serious sin, and live lives of goodness and virtue, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Details about Prayer for Protection Against Fires

The Prayer for Protection Against Fires is a Catholic prayer that dates back to the late 19th century. Its origins are believed to be in the Archdiocese of Paris, where it was used by firefighters and other emergency responders in their efforts to combat fires and other disasters.

The prayer is a plea for God’s protection against fires and other natural disasters. It asks for His help in preventing the spread of flames and the destruction of property, as well as for the safety and protection of all those who are engaged in fighting fires and other emergencies.

Over the years, the Prayer for Protection Against Fires has become a popular Catholic devotion, and it is often recited in times of danger or when the threat of fire or other disasters is imminent.

Today, the Prayer for Protection Against Fires continues to inspire and comfort Catholics around the world. It is a powerful reminder that, no matter how dire the circumstances, God’s love and protection are always available to those who call upon Him in faith and prayer.