DAILY DEVOTION
Morning and Evening Prayers
A simple traditional rule of prayer for beginning and ending the day in the presence of God. These prayers may be adapted with the guidance of a confessor or spiritual director.
Morning offering
O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer Thee my prayers, works, joys 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, in reparation for my sins, and for the intentions of all our associates. Amen.
Traditional morning prayers
Act of Faith
O my God, I firmly believe that Thou art one God in three Divine Persons, Father, Son and Holy Ghost; I believe that Thy Divine Son became man, and died for our sins, and that He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe these and all the truths which the Holy Catholic Church teaches, because Thou hast revealed them, who canst neither deceive nor be deceived. Amen.
Act of Hope
O my God, relying on Thy infinite goodness and promises, I hope to obtain pardon of my sins, the help of Thy grace, and life everlasting, through the merits of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Redeemer. Amen.
Act of Charity
O my God, I love Thee above all things, with my whole heart and soul, because Thou art all-good and worthy of all love. I love my neighbour as myself for the love of Thee. I forgive all who have injured me, and ask pardon of all whom I have injured. Amen.
Evening prayers
Examination of conscience
Place yourself in the presence of God. Give thanks for His benefits; ask light to know your faults; examine your thoughts, words, deeds and omissions; make an act of contrition; and resolve, with the help of grace, to amend your life.
Act of Contrition
O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins because I dread the loss of heaven and the pains of hell; 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 confess my sins, to do penance, and to amend my life. Amen.
Into Thy hands
Into Thy hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit. Thou hast redeemed us, O Lord, God of truth. Amen.
The morning offering above is a commonly used devotional form. Morning and evening prayer customs vary between approved prayer books and religious traditions. For a fixed rule, use an established traditional manual or seek the counsel of a priest.