The Angelus Prayer

During my morning prayer on the Amen: Calm Catholic Meditation App (available on Apple and Google), I came across this lovely prayer. For those looking for a good app to supplement their daily prayer, I suggest this one: https://amenapp.org

The Angelus is a beautiful prayer that reminds us of God’s love and the gift of His son, Jesus. It reminds us of Mary’s yes, and our yes to God.

The Angelus – Jean-François Millet (1857-1859)

The Angelus Prayer

℣. The Angel of the LORD declared unto Mary,

℟. And she conceived of the Holy Spirit.

Hail Mary, full of grace; the LORD is with thee: blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.

℣. Behold the handmaid of the LORD.

℟. Be it done unto me according to thy word.

Hail Mary, full of grace; the LORD is with thee: blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.

℣. And the Word was made flesh.

℟. And dwelt among us.

Hail Mary, full of grace; the LORD is with thee: blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.

℣. Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God.

℟. That we might be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray, Pour forth, we beseech Thee, O LORD, Thy grace into our hearts; that, we, to whom the Incarnation of Christ, Thy Son, was made known by the message of an angel, may by His Passion and Cross be brought to the glory of His Resurrection. Through the same Christ our Lord.

℟. Amen.

More information:

https://www.ourcatholicprayers.com/the-angelus.html

https://wedaretosay.com/what-is-the-angelus-prayer/

I wasn’t planning to post today, but I was moved by the simple depth and truth of this prayer, and was inspired to share it. God Bless 💖

Healthy Habits to Live By

Starting your day by asking God for encouragement, hope and strength is a great way to begin your day.

Taking the time to pray in the morning centres your mind, heart and soul with God. It opens your day on a bright note. It fuses your day with positive vibes. I pray while still lying in bed and I use a little prayer book: Prayers and Heavenly Promises compiled by Joan Carroll Cruz.

Today, I want to share with you some of my favourite morning prayers:

Fatima Morning Offering

Based on Our Lady of Fatima’s request

O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer You my prayers, works, joys and sufferings, all that this day may bring, be they good or bad: for the love of God, for the conversion of sinners, and in reparation for all the sins committed against the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

The Good Morning God Prayer

Good Morning God! 
You are ushering in another day, 
untouched and freshly new. 
So here I am to ask you, God, 
if You’ll renew me too. 

Forgive the many errors that I made yesterday 
and let me try again dear God 
to walk closer in Your way. 

But Lord, I am well aware,
I can’t make it on my own.
So take my hand and hold it tight,
for I cannot walk alone.

Amen.

The Morning Offering

O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer You all my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day, in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world, in reparation for my sins, for the intentions of all my associates, and in particular for the
intentions of the Holy Father this month.

Amen.

Morning Prayer of St Francis

St Francis of Assisi (1182-1226)
Lord, help me to live this day, quietly, easily;
to lean on your great strength, trustfully, restfully;

to wait for the unfolding of your will, patiently, serenely;


to meet others, peacefully, joyfully;
to face tomorrow, confidently, courageously.

Amen.

Have a Blessed morning and day. 💖