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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.
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“A man is no true Christian if he has no devotion to the Mother of Jesus Christ.”
— St. John Eudes
Today’s Meditation
"It is not enough to be sick or afflicted because God wills it; we must be so as He wills, when He wills, for as long as He wills, and exactly in the manner in which it pleases Him; neither choosing nor rejecting any sickness or affliction, however mean and abject it may seem to us, for sickness and affliction without abjection often inflate the heart instead of humbling it! When we have any kind of pain or ill without honor, or when dishonor, degradation, and abjection are themselves the very ills from which we suffer, what opportunities arise for exercising patience, humility, modesty, and sweetness of mind and heart!" —St. Francis de Sales, pg. 137
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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, while providing an excellent ongoing preparation for regular Confession. It consists of taking a few minutes at the end of the day to prayerfully review our actions in the light of God's commandments, followed by the Act of Contrition.
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
Rest with God
In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for Thou alone, O Lord, makest me dwell in safety.
— Psalm 4:8
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