Every Catholic man should begin his day with a morning prayer to acknowledge God, give thanks, confess his sins, and seek help from God, the Saints, and the Angels. The Every Catholic Man Morning Prayer combines traditional Catholic prayer forms to provide a solid foundation that a man can adapt to fit his own life. Pray slowly and deliberately, pausing to reflect on any words or intentions that stand out. Add to the prayer spontaneously as you are moved to do so. Write your intentions in a journal or planner to help you follow through on your commitments to God.
Every Catholic Man Morning Prayer
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
I fall before You, my God, and praise You from the depth of my soul:
God the Almighty Father, Creator of all things, I cry out to You in praise.
Jesus Christ, Savior of Man…
Holy Spirit, Giver of Gifts and Fruits…
I believe in You, Blessed Trinity, and give myself to You. Let Thy Will be done.
I submit to Your Dominion and Providence in all things…
I submit to Your shepherds on Earth, the pope, bishops, priests, and deacons…
I submit to the fullness of Your teachings in the Magisterium of Your Holy Catholic Church…
For all Your astounding blessings…I thank You, my Lord and my God.
For the gift of life and the Virtue of Faith…
For allowing me to live another day in Your Presence…
For saving me from sin, Satan, demons, and the fires of Hell…
For promising me eternal happiness in Heaven…
For the gift of the Virtue of Hope and for peace and joy…
For the gift of the Virtue of Charity, so I can more perfectly love You and others…
For hearing and responding to my prayers…
For the Catholic Church, my parish, and my Catholic brothers…
For giving me the Holy Spirit in my Baptism and Confirmation…
For the Sacrament of Penance and the Sacrament of the Eucharist in the Holy Mass…
For Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition, and the Liturgy of Your Catholic Church…
For the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Joseph, the Apostles, and all the Saints and Angels…
For Your wondrous Creation and every soul You have purposefully made…
For my [wife, children, grandchildren], family, friends, neighbors, and fellow citizens…
For calling me to be a Catholic Son, Catholic Father, and Saint…
For the holy mission and the work You created me to achieve…
For all the Angels and the guidance and protection of my Guardian Angel…
For helping me grow in Virtue and battle against Sin and Vice…
For the trials and sufferings in my life that draw me closer to You…
For health and healing me in times of illness…
For food, clothing, shelter, and all the other comforts You provide…
Almighty Father, who gave Your Son to die for me on the Cross, have mercy on me, a sinner.
For failing to love others in my thoughts, words, and actions…
For my sins of Pride, Wrath, Lust, Sloth, Gluttony, Greed, and Envy…
For all the sins I have committed and those still on my conscience, especially __________________…
Most Blessed Trinity, I desperately need Your help in today’s Spiritual Combat. Lord, hear my prayer:
Help me grow in the Virtues of Faith, Hope, and Charity…
Help me to love You with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength…
Help me to love every soul and forgive those who trespass against me…
Bless me with the Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit…
Strengthen me to battle against Sin by growing in the Virtues of Prudence, Justice, Fortitude, and Temperance…
Deliver me from Satan, the Evil One, and all temptations…
Help me fulfill my duties as a Catholic Son and Catholic Father…
Help me to heal of any spiritual, mental, emotional, or physical ailment, especially __________________________…
I ask for Your help today to carry out my mission, especially _____________________________________…
For the strength to resist the Sin of ______________________________________…
For those who are suffering, especially __________________________________…
For these other needs ______________________________________…
That I might grow in self-mastery by these acts of mortification _____________…
That I may perform today this one holy act _____________________________…
That You grant Indulgences for the suffering souls in Purgatory for these works ____________________________________…
Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Heaven, pray for me.
St. Joseph, Patron of the Catholic Church, Fathers, and Families…
All the Angels, the Apostles, and all the Saints in Heaven…
My Patron Saints ____________________________________…
My Guardian Angel…
Lord God, Almighty Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, help me to know, love, and serve You in all I do today and to be a blessing to every soul I meet.
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.