Morning Prayer.
ASPIRATIONS.
IN the name of the Father, ✠ and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
Blessed be the Holy Trinity, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Glory to the Father, Who created me ; glory to the Son, Who redeemed me ; glory to the Holy Ghost, Who sanctifieth me.
ACT OF ADORATION AND THANKSGIVING.
Almighty and eternal God, I adore Thee, and I thank Thee for all the benefits which Thou, in Thy infinite goodness and mercy, hast conferred upon me. I thank Thee especially for having preserved and protected me this night.
ACT OF FAITH
O MY God, I believe in Thee, because Thou art Truth itself, and I firmly believe all the sacred truths which the holy Catholic Church believes and teaches, because Thou hast revealed them.
ACT OF HOPE
O MY God, I hope in Thee, because Thou art omnipotent, most merciful, and faithful to Thy promises; I hope to obtain the pardon of my sins, the grace to live a holy life, to die a happy death, and to obtain life everlasting, through the merits of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Redeemer.
ACT OF LOVE
O MY God, I love Thee with my whole heart, and above all things, because Thou art infinitely good ; and for the love of Thee I love my neighbor as myself.
ACT OF SUPPLICATION
O MY God, I beseech Thee most earnestly to bless me that I may serve Thee faithfully this day by a perfect devotedness to all my duties and a steadfast adherence to all my promises and good resolutions.
ACT OF CONTRITION
O MY God, I am truly sorry for having sinned, because Thou art infinitely good and sin displeases Thee. I will avoid the occasions of sin and strive in all things to do Thy holy will.
ACT OF CONSECRATION
O MY God, I wish to consecrate this day and all the days of my life to Thy honor and glory.
OFFERING
ALMIGHTY and eternal God ! I offer Thee all my prayers, works, and sufferings in union with the Sacred Heart of Jesus, for the intentions for which He pleads and offers Himself in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, in thanksgiving for Thy favors, in reparation for my offenses, and in humble supplication for my temporal and eternal welfare, for the wants of our holy Mother the Church, for the conversion of sinners, and for the relief of the poor souls in purgatory.
I have the intention to gain all the indulgences attached to the prayers I shall say, and to the good works I shall perform this day. I resolve to gain all the indulgences I can in favor of the souls in purgatory.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Apostles Creed, Glory.
EJACULATIONS
O sweetest Heart of Jesus ! I implore That I may ever love Thee more and more.
Indulgence of 300 davs, each time. — Pius IX, Nov. 26, 1876.
Jesus, meek and humble of Heart, make my heart like unto Thine.
Indulgence of 300 days, once a day. — Pius IX, Jan. 25, 1868.
Sweet Heart of Jesus, be my love !
Indulgence of 300 days, once a day. — Leo XIII, May 21, 1892.
Sweet Heart of Mary, be my salvation !
Indulgence of 300 days, each time. — Pius IX, Sept. 30, 1852.
O Mary ! my Queen ! my Mother ! I give myself entirely to thee ; and, to show my devotion to thee, I consecrate to thee this day my eyes, my ears, my mouth, my heart, my whole being, without reserve. Wherefore, good Mother, as I am thine own, keep me, guard me, as thy property and possession.
His Holiness, Pope Pius IX, by a decree of the Sacred Congregation of Indulgences, Aug. 5, 1851, granted to all the faithful who, with fervor and at least contrite heart, shall say, morning and evening, one Hail Mary, together with this prayer, to implore of the Blessed Virgin victory over temptations, especially over those against chastity, an indulgence of 100 days, once a day.
St. Joseph, model and patron of those who love the Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us !
Indulgence of 100 days, once a day. — Leo XIII, Dec. 19, 1891.
ANGEL of God, my guardian dear. To whom His love commits me here, Ever this day be at my side. To light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.
The Sovereign Pontiff, Pius VI, by a brief, Oct. 2, 1795, granted to all the faithful, every time that, with at least contrite heart and devotion, they shall say this prayer, an indulgence of 100 days.
All ye holy angels and saints of God, and especially you, my dear patron saint, pray for me !
May the Lord bless me, preserve me from all evil, and bring me to life everlasting.
May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Indulgenced Versicles on behalf of the Holy Souls in Purgatory
V. Eternal rest give unto them, O Lord ;
R. And let perpetual light shine upon them ! Amen.
May they rest in peace. Amen.
Indulgence of 300 days, every time. — Pius X, Feb. 4, 1908.
Morning Offering of the Apostleship of Prayer
O JESUS, through the immaculate heart of Mary, I offer Thee my prayers, works, and sufferings of this day for all the intentions of Thy Sacred Heart, in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world, for the intentions of all our associates, and in particular for the intention recommended this month by our Holy Father, the Pope.