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Morning Prayer


 
✠ In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary; suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, sitteth at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy Catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

O my God, I believe in Thee, because Thou art Truth itself.

O my God, I hope and trust in Thee, because of Thy promises to me.

O my God, I love Thee above all things, because Thou art Thyself so good; teach me to love Thee daily more and more.

O my God, I offer Thee all my thoughts, words, actions, and sufferings; and I beseech Thee to give me Thy grace that I may not offend Thee this day, but may faithfully serve Thee and do Thy holy will in all things.

I desire to gain all the indulgences that I can.

Holy Mary, be a mother to me.

All ye Angels and Saints of God, pray for me.

May our Lord ✠ bless us and preserve us from all evil and bring us to life everlasting.

✠ May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

During the day: Frequently remind yourself of the loving God by momentary acts of love. Keep away from what leads to sin. Be obedient. Always tell the truth. Do not steal. Do not let anyone lead you to do anything wrong. God is with you. Be afraid of none but God. If you are tempted to sin, make the sign of the Cross and say, “Lord, save me, or I perish.” If you have fallen into sin, say, “My God, I am very sorry that I have offended Thee, I will not sin again.” Amen.

Morning Song to the Blessed Virgin Mary


 
I think of you every morning,
Kind Mother, Queen of Heaven!
To you I entrust all my cares,
All that I have, all that I am.

I think of you when I look upward,
When my gaze rises toward heaven,
You, the star in whom I firmly trust,
Even when dark night surrounds me.

Oh, how I feel such sweet joys
In my heart when it remembers you!
You, who in every suffering of earth
Grant sweet comfort and heavenly refreshment,

You, to whom I so often flee as a child,
Let me feel your gentle power,
You who, wherever I go and stand,
Watch protectively over my salvation.

Of you I will always be mindful,
And lovingly devoted to you,
I will give my whole heart to you as an offering,
And consecrate it faithfully to duty and virtue.

Yes, I will walk in your footsteps,
Striving always for what is right and just,
And, like you, seek only to act rightly,
Until one day my eyes close in death.

And then you will not leave me either,
There, with Jesus, your dear Son;
And He will graciously grant me
The crown of the righteous who are victorious.

He will take me into the kingdom of joy,
Where I shall see Him eternally,
And, freed from all evil,
Blessed, stand before His throne. Amen.

 
Dear Jesus,

You told us to ask, to seek, and to knock—and that You would answer us. So here I am, asking You with my whole heart.

Please give me a real love for You—a love that is gentle and strong. Help me love You not just with my words, but with the way I live, and the little things I do all day long.

I want to keep loving You always, and never stop.

Amen.

And today, I offer You everything I do—joined with all the goodness of Jesus, Mary, and all the saints.

Amen.




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