Nearer My God: Your Night Prayer

A Night Prayer

Jesus Christ, my God, I adore You and thank You for all the graces You have given me this day. I offer You my sleep and all the moments of this night. I place myself and all my loved ones, wherever they may be, in Your sacred side and under the mantle of Our Blessed Mother. Let Your holy angels stand watch and keep us in peace. Amen.

Quote of the Night

Let us run to Mary, and, as her little children, cast ourselves into her arms with a perfect confidence.— St. Francis de Sales

Tonight’s Meditation

"Hence, if Jesus is ever descending, why should we wish to ascend? The soul that is transformed into Him wishes to share His lot, to go where He goes and to abase itself whither He has abased Himself. And, inflamed with the divine madness of Jesus, it possesses an insatiable desire of self-effacement. It becomes little with Jesus in the crib, and it offers itself as a victim on Calvary. It wishes, like Jesus, to be a living host and to disappear from view and to treasure its hidden God under the veil of its misery. But in the depth of that mystical effacement, which is the spiritual life, in the distinct stages of that glorious descent, the soul ever rises. This it does because, first of all, it approaches God, then it becomes united to Him, and finally it becomes transformed into Him forever. And God is the highest; He is the supreme summit; He is the one and only Most High. The secret of perfection, then, consists in that divine paradox, “one ascends by descending,” and the soul that understands it and never tires of descending finds rest and happiness in the heart of God, in accordance with the profound thought of St. John of the Cross: “In order to come to be all, desire in all things to be nothing.” —Luis Martinez

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Examination of Conscience

The daily examination of conscience is an ancient Catholic practice. It's very simple, and it's designed to help us identify our sins and weaknesses so that we can improve and grow stronger in the spiritual life. Basically, it consists in taking a few minutes at the end of the day to prayerfully review our actions in the light of God's commandments. The Act of Contrition is often said afterwards. The daily examination also serves as an excellent ongoing preparation for regular Confession.

Reflect on the victories and losses

Actively reflecting on the high and low points of the day can help you live more intentionally and bring a renewed sense of resolve into the following day.

Review your actions, words, and thoughts today. Did you actively guard yourself against temptation? Where did sin creep in?
In what moments did you practice virtue and moral courage?
Were you attuned to the Holy Spirit's promptings today? Where did you feel His inspiration?
Ask Him for the graces necessary to follow His Will more purposefully tomorrow.

Act of Contrition

O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins because of Thy just punishments, but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, Who art all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve with the help of Thy grace to sin no more and to avoid the near occasions of sin. Amen.

Practice gratitude

It is God's love that has brought you into existence and to this exact moment. Practice looking for His hand in your day.

Where did you feel His loving gaze upon you today?
What people or moments helped you see God in your life?
Thank God for all these moments!
Ask Him to help you recognize His blessings and providence tomorrow.

Renew your commitment to Christ

Remember our Faith is founded upon a Person—Christ! Renew your personal love and devotion to Him.

Thank God for the gift of His Son Jesus and our call to be His disciples.
Tell the Lord of your desire to know Christ more personally.
If possible, set an intention for your day tomorrow. Ask Our Lord to guide you in this act.
Pray a Hail Mary, Our Father, or another beloved prayer.