Morning Prayers
Morning prayers should comprise adoration of the Divine Majesty, thanksgiving for His protection during the night, and consecration of the day to God’s service. Each day, as it comes, may be the last one of our earthly lives. We should, therefore, try to keep it free from sin and fill it with good works, fruitful unto life eternal. To this end we must purpose to please our heavenly Father and implore His help and blessing for the day.
- On awakening turn your thoughts immediately to God, and, making the Sign of the Cross, say:
IN the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
(Ind. of 50 days is granted for making the Sign of the Cross; and of 100 days, if it be done with holy water. The words must in either case be said. — Pius IX. July 28, 1863; March 23, 1866.)
On rising from your bed, say:
IN the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ crucified, I arise. May He bless, govern, and preserve me, and bring me to everlasting life. Amen.
- In kneeling down try to put yourself in the presence of God, realizing that He is before you, that He sees all your thoughts, and is anxious to bear and belp you. Then say:
