Glory Be: The Doxology and a Prayer of Praise to the Trinity
The shortest and most frequent praise in Catholic prayer
Morning Prayer editorial team · Updated: November 2026
The Glory Be is prayed at the end of every rosary decade and every psalm in the Liturgy of the Hours. Pray it, then linger with the extended praise that follows.
Let us pray
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.
Father, I give You glory. You spoke and the universe came to be. You formed me in secret and knew my name before my parents did. Everything good in my life traces back to You. Be praised in my morning and my evening, in my work and my rest.
Son, I give You glory. You left heaven to walk our roads, to eat with sinners, to die on a cross and rise again. You are not a distant idea but a living Lord who knows my face. Be praised in my joys and my sufferings, which You have made Your own.
Holy Spirit, I give You glory. You are the breath in my prayer, the fire in my love, the quiet voice that nudges me toward what is right. Be praised in every inspiration I follow and every temptation I resist.
One God in three Persons, You were glorious before time began and You will be glorious when time has ended. Let my small life be one more voice in that endless song. Let everything I do today point back to You, world without end. Amen.
Blessing
May the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit be glorified in you today and always.
How to pray this prayer
- Find a quiet moment and breathe slowly.
- Read the prayer aloud or in your heart.
- Add your own intention before the Amen.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Glory Be prayer used for?
It is a doxology, a short hymn of praise to the Trinity. It concludes each decade of the rosary, each psalm in the Divine Office, and many other prayers.
Why does the Glory Be say world without end?
It is an older English rendering of the Latin in saecula saeculorum, meaning forever and ever. Modern versions sometimes say forever and ever instead. Both mean God's glory has no end.
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