Night Prayer

Night Prayer Behind The Canvas: Leonardo da Vinci - Last Supper Learn More Today's email Partner is: Integrated Life Foundation 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 “...and Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and said, 'Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.'” —Lk 1:41-42 Today's Meditation "At once," Mark tells us, "the Spirit drove him out into the desert." This is an abrupt turn of events. Rather than celebrating his anointing and the announcement of his divine sonship, Jesus retreated into the desert to fast and pray in peace, resting before the beginning of His real work." Meg Hunter-Kilmer, p. 143 An excerpt from Eyes Fixed on Jesus SHOP NOW Eyes Fixed on Jesus Thank your priest. Help save a vocation. Your priest shows up for you, at baptisms, hospital bedsides, and every Sunday Mass. But 1,400 active priests are considering leaving their vocations, and over 60% of priests under 45 report severe burnout. This National Vocation Awareness Week, send your priest a thank-you card from the Integrated Life Foundation. 100% of proceeds fund mental health accompaniment and mentorship for priests, so a simple thank-you could help save a vocation. Your image here Watch the Night Prayer Podcast on YouTube Join Fr. Joseph Matlak every evening for spiritual reflections and prayer. Recommended For You Holy Family Caress of Love Statue Holy Family Caress of Love Statue Joseph's Workshop of Shapes Board Book Joseph's Workshop of Shapes Board Book 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. Reflect Reflect on the victories and losses 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. Gratitude Practice Gratitude 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. Recommit Renew your Christian commitment Thank God for the gift of His Son Jesus and our call to be His disciples. Write down an intention for your day tomorrow, and ask Our Lord for His help in carrying it out. Pray a Hail Mary, Guardian Angel prayer, or another beloved prayer. 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. Rest with God [He] made the Bear and Orion, the Plei′ades and the chambers of the south; Who does great things beyond understanding, and marvelous things without number. Job 9:9-10 Rest with God Vespers (Evening) Compline (Night) Advent Essentials Join us in Morning Offering Sponsored content facebook instagram youtube Please add NightPrayer@goodcatholic.com to your address book or list of approved senders. Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy | Contact Us Can't see this email? View in Your Browser A service of the Good Catholic Network 615 E Westinghouse Blvd Charlotte, North Carolina 28273 US © 2026 Trinity Road, LLC. All rights reserved.