Morning Prayers

I will begin and end each day with Jesus and Mary in my heart. I imagine turning to Jesus and feeling His gentle and loving spirit all around me. It's like He is quietly asking me to follow Him, to stay close.

And then there is Mary, so kind and motherly always ready to help me bring my thoughts back to Jesus. I think she wants me to make my daily prayers and devotions part of my life and something I never forget.
If I can do this every day, maybe my heart will feel a little more like theirs - full of love and peace.

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

OUR FATHER

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

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

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

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.”

A Simple Prayer Book, Catholic Truth Society, London - 1962.

Night Prayers

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

OUR FATHER

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

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

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

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 thank Thee for all the benefits which I have ever received from Thee, and especially this day. Give me light to see what sins I have committed, and grant me grace to be truly sorry for them.

Here examine your conscience for the faults you have committed during the day.

I confess to almighty God, to blessed Mary ever a virgin, to blessed Michael the Archangel, to blessed John the Baptist, to the holy Apostles Peter and Paul, and to all the Saints, that I have sinned exceedingly in thought, word and deed; through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault. Therefore I beseech blessed Mary ever a virgin, blessed Michael the Archangel, blessed John the Baptist, the holy Apostles Peter and Paul, and all the Saints, to pray to the Lord our God for me. Amen.

O my God, I am very sorry that I have offended Thee, because Thou art so good; I love Thee with all my heart, and with Thy help I will not sin again.

Into Thy hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit; Lord Jesus, receive my soul.

Holy Mary, be a mother to me.

May our Blessed Lady, St Joseph, and all the Saints, pray for us to our Lord, that we may be preserved this night from sin and all evil. Amen.

O my good Angel, whom God has appointed to be my guardian, watch over me during this night.

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.

A Simple Prayer Book, Catholic Truth Society, London - 1962.