Fr. Rookey often said: “Pray this prayer faithfully, no matter how you feel. When you come to the point where you sincerely mean each word with all your heart, Jesus will change your whole life in a very special way. You will see.”
Lord Jesus, I come before You, just as I am, I am sorry for my sins, I repent of my sins, please forgive me. In Your Name, I forgive all others for what they have done against me. I renounce satan, the evil spirits and all their works. I give You my entire self, Lord Jesus, now and forever. I invite You into my life, Jesus. I accept You as my Lord, God and Savior. Heal me, change me, strengthen me in body, soul, and spirit.
Come Lord Jesus, cover me with Your Precious Blood, and fill me with Your Holy Spirit. I love You Lord Jesus. I praise You Jesus. I thank You Jesus. I shall follow You every day of my life. Amen.
Mary, my Mother, Queen of Peace, St. Peregrine, the cancer saint, all the Angels and Saints, please help me. Amen.
Text of Miracle Prayer © 1993 Fr. Peter M. Rookey and Servite Fathers, O.S.M.
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What Is the Miracle Prayer?
The Miracle Prayer is a powerful act of faith, repentance, and surrender to Jesus Christ. It was composed by Fr. Peter M. Rookey, O.S.M. (1916–2014), a Servite priest known for his deep devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and his healing ministry throughout the world. Fr. Rookey often reminded those who prayed it that the greatest miracles occur in the heart, when we are reconciled with God and renewed by His grace.
This prayer is sometimes called the Prayer of Surrender, because its focus is not merely on asking for external miracles, but on allowing Christ to perform the interior miracle of conversion and peace within the soul.
The Meaning of the Prayer
Each line of the Miracle Prayer expresses the heart of Christian conversion:
“Lord Jesus, I come before You just as I am…” reminds us that we approach Christ with honesty and humility.
“I am sorry for my sins…” expresses contrition, preparing us for the grace of forgiveness.
“I renounce Satan…” is a reaffirmation of our baptismal promises.
“I accept You as my Lord, God, and Savior…” is an act of personal faith and total commitment.
“Heal me, change me, strengthen me…” echoes the petitions of the Psalms and the prayer of the Church for sanctification and transformation.
In these words, we entrust our whole being—body, mind, and spirit—to Jesus. The true “miracle” is not always physical healing, but the restoration of our relationship with God and the renewal of the soul in grace.
Miracles and Faith
The Church teaches that miracles are extraordinary signs of God’s presence and love. They remind us that “nothing will be impossible for God” (Luke 1:37). Yet the Catechism explains that miracles always serve faith, not curiosity or spectacle (CCC 547-550). They invite conversion of heart and deeper trust in Divine Providence.
When we pray the Miracle Prayer, we are not attempting to compel God to act but to open ourselves fully to His will—whether that will includes a physical healing, the healing of a relationship, the grace to forgive, or the strength to persevere in suffering.
A Prayer of Healing and Surrender
Fr. Rookey’s ministry was known for countless testimonies of healing—spiritual, emotional, and physical. He would remind the faithful:
“When you are right with God, miracles happen.”
The Miracle Prayer can be prayed daily, especially during moments of difficulty, illness, or confusion. It is also a fitting prayer before the Blessed Sacrament, during a Holy Hour, or as part of one’s nightly examination of conscience. Many find it helpful to conclude with the Rosary or the Divine Mercy Chaplet, uniting personal petition to the wider prayer of the Church.
The Role of Mary and the Saints
The closing invocation—“Mary, my Mother, Queen of Peace; St. Peregrine, the cancer saint; all you angels and saints, please help me”—reminds us that we never pray alone.
Mary, Queen of Peace, intercedes for us that we may experience the peace her Son promised.
St. Peregrine, Servite priest and patron of those suffering from cancer and chronic illness, embodies perseverance in faith amidst suffering.
The angels and saints join their voices with ours, bringing our petitions before the throne of God.
How to Pray the Miracle Prayer
Find a quiet place and recollect yourself before God.
Begin with the Sign of the Cross.
Pray the Miracle Prayer slowly and attentively.
Afterward, spend a few moments in silence, allowing the Holy Spirit to speak to your heart.
Offer thanksgiving, trusting that God’s grace is already at work within you.
Living the Miracle
Every sincere act of prayer is a step toward holiness. The greatest miracle of all is a transformed heart—a heart that forgives, believes, and loves. Jesus’ words still echo: “Your faith has saved you” (Mark 5:34). As you pray, believe that God is working powerfully in your life, even in hidden ways.
About Fr. Peter M. Rookey, O.S.M.
Fr. Peter Mary Rookey (October 12, 1916 – September 10, 2014) was a priest of the Servite Order (O.S.M.) known worldwide for his healing ministry and deep devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Born in Superior, Wisconsin, he entered the Servite seminary as a youth and was ordained in 1941. He served in Ireland, Belgium, Germany, and later in Chicago, where he spent many years offering healing prayer and spiritual counsel.
Fr. Rookey founded the International Compassion Ministry and composed The Miracle Prayer, which reflects his lifelong message of forgiveness, faith, and surrender to God’s will. Though countless people reported physical and spiritual healings through his ministry, he always attributed every grace to Jesus alone, saying, “It’s God who does all the healing—we just pray.”
