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WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 26575 [post_author] => 43 [post_date] => 2022-08-29 18:31:45 [post_date_gmt] => 2022-08-29 18:31:45 [post_content] => <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">A humble soul does not trust itself, but places all its confidence in God.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite><meta charset="utf-8"><p>St. Faustina Kowalska</p></cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Written by the Sr. Faustina Maria Pia of the <a href="https://sistersoflife.org/litany-of-trust/">Sisters of Life</a>, this beautiful litany leads us to pray for less self-reliance and more trust in Jesus and His overflowing love for us.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Table of Contents</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#what-is-litany-of-trust">What is the Litany of Trust?&nbsp;</a><!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#origin">Origin</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#St-Faustina-Kowalska">St. Faustina Kowalska</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#when-to-pray-litany-of-trust">When do we pray the Litany of Trust?</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#why-pray-litany-of-trust">Why do we pray the Litany of Trust?</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#how-to-pray">How to pray the Litany of Trust</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#related-prayers">Related prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="what-is-litany-of-trust">What is the Litany of Trust?</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The litany first helps put into words the fears, worries, and refusals we struggle with that hold us back from placing our complete trust in Jesus. Then, in the second part of the litany, we state our trust in Jesus, relying on the <a href="https://hallow.com/2022/09/14/prayer-to-the-holy-spirit-and-other-holy-spirit-prayers/">Holy Spirit</a> to give us the grace to do so.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="origin">Origin</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Sr. Faustina Maria Pia wrote this litany while living in the Bronx with the Sisters of Life. With the words formed from her own spiritual life and her experiences in the streets of New York City, Sr. Faustina <a href="https://catholicreview.org/the-litany-of-trust-a-prayer-for-our-times/">wrote</a> this litany with the trials and tribulations of the world we live in today in her heart.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">As she describes in the Introduction to the Litany of Trust on Hallow,</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:pullquote --> <figure class="wp-block-pullquote"><blockquote><p>“I had no intention of writing a prayer, and a prayer on trust. But I found myself a few years into my religious life as a sister in a situation where I didn’t know what to do, and I was asking Jesus for clarity. The question came across my heart: <strong>What does it mean to trust?</strong>”</p><cite>Sr. Faustina Maria Pia</cite></blockquote></figure> <!-- /wp:pullquote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">After speaking with Jesus, she felt His answer “more in the language of the heart than in words” to say, “Yes.” Sr. Faustina Maria took out her journal and began to write the Litany of Trust, formatting it similarly to the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-litany-of-humility/">Litany of Humility</a>.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><br>Now, the Sisters of Life share this beautiful litany in their in-person and online communities.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="St-Faustina-Kowalska">St. Faustina Kowalska</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">You might have noticed that Sr. Faustina’s name sounds familiar; she <a href="https://radiantmagazine.com/2019/02/18/my-friend-st-faustina/">took</a> on the name of Saint Faustina Kowalska, to whom Jesus revealed the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-divine-mercy-chaplet/">Divine Mercy Chaplet</a> in the 1930s. If you’re unfamiliar with the Divine Mercy Chaplet, it is commonly prayed daily at 3:00 p.m., the time at which Jesus died on the cross on Good Friday. Much like the Litany of Trust, the Divine Mercy Chaplet leads us to ask for Jesus’s mercy and place our trust in Him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="when-to-pray-litany-of-trust">When do we pray the Litany of Trust? </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">To answer this question best, we look to some of the words that flowed out of the heart of Sr. Faustina when she sat down to write the litany:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center","className":""} --> <p class="has-text-align-center"><em>From anxiety about the </em><strong><em>future</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center","className":""} --> <p class="has-text-align-center"><em>From resentment or excessive preoccupation with the </em><strong><em>past</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center","className":""} --> <p class="has-text-align-center"><em>From restless self-seeking in the <strong>present moment</strong>&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>RELATED: </strong><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/prayers-for-anxiety/">Prayers for Anxiety</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">I struggle with these lines, just like Sr. Faustina did. And I bet you have, too.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Pray this litany when you struggle to trust Jesus in regard to the past, the present moment, and the future.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why do we pray the Litany of Trust? </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">When you read the lines of this litany, I would guess that a few particular lines might stick out to you. They might be words you’ve never spoken aloud but resonate deep within your heart. This litany allows you to tell Jesus about your struggles and ask for the grace to trust Him.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">This is why Sr. Faustina wrote the litany – she felt the stirring of Christ in her heart to share these words so that we might pray with them and find solace in the struggles that life throws at us.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">As Sr. Faustina’s brother Haneal Bianchi <a href="https://catholicreview.org/the-litany-of-trust-a-prayer-for-our-times/">wrote</a>,&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">“This wonderful prayer will help you to rely more on Jesus and less on yourself. It will help you with your little struggles during the good times, but it will also provide you with great comfort and confidence in the heat of your greatest struggles.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/cKFwIIVlTsb">Pray the Litany of Trust</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="how-to-pray">How to pray the Litany of Trust</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:yoast/how-to-block {"hasDuration":true,"minutes":"15","steps":[{"id":"how-to-step-1661788531213","name":["Make the Sign of the Cross. "],"text":[{"type":"em","props":{"children":["In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. "]}}],"jsonName":"Make the Sign of the Cross. 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After each petition, respond with “Jesus, I trust in You.”</strong></strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text">That You are continually holding me, sustaining me, loving me<br/>That Your love goes deeper than my sins and failings and transforms me <br/>That not knowing what tomorrow brings is an invitation to lean on You<br/>That You are with me in my suffering <br/>That my suffering, united to Your own, will bear fruit in this life and the next<br/>That You will not leave me orphan, that You are present in Your Church <br/>That Your plan is better than anything else<br/>That You always hear me and in Your goodness always respond to me<br/>That You give me the grace to accept forgiveness and to forgive others  <br/>That You give me all the strength I need for what is asked <br/>That my life is a gift<br/>That You will teach me to trust You</p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1661788650860"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name"><strong>Conclude with the Sign of the Cross. </strong></strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text"><em>In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. </em></p> </li></ol></div> <!-- /wp:yoast/how-to-block --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/cKFwIIVlTsb">Try Hallow for Free</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="related-prayers">Related prayers</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-litany-of-humility/">How to Pray the Litany of Humility</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-divine-mercy-chaplet/">How to Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-novenas/">How to Pray a Novena&nbsp;</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-rosary/">How to Pray the Rosary</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/prayers-for-strength/">Prayers for Strength</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/2022/10/12/st-teresa-of-avila-prayers-quotes-feast-day/#St-Teresa-of-Avila-prayers">St. Teresa of Ávila prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/saints/faustina/">St. Faustina Kowalska prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We look forward to praying the Litany of Trust with you on Hallow. 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WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 26225 [post_author] => 43 [post_date] => 2022-08-23 16:42:20 [post_date_gmt] => 2022-08-23 16:42:20 [post_content] => <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><p>There is more value in a little study of humility and in a single act of it than in all the knowledge in the world.</p><cite><meta charset="utf-8"><p>St. Teresa of Ávila</p></cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Humility is a virtue we deeply admire, but it is also one of the most challenging virtues to practice genuinely. Sometimes our pride gets in the way; other times, stubbornness.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Table of Contents</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul id="origin" class=""><li><a href="#overview">What is the Litany of Humility?&nbsp;</a><ul><li><a href="#defining-humility">Defining humility&nbsp;</a></li><li><a href="#origin">Origin</a></li></ul></li><li><a href="#when-to-pray">When do we pray the Litany of Humility?</a><ul><li><a href="#when-desiring-grace">When you desire grace but don’t quite have the words for it&nbsp;</a></li><li><a href="#daily-weekly-monthly">Daily, weekly, monthly&nbsp;</a></li><li><a href="#during-Lent">During Lent</a></li></ul></li><li><a href="#why-pray">Why do we pray the Litany of Humility?</a><ul><li><a href="#for-deliverance">For deliverance</a></li><li><a href="#for-grace">For grace</a></li></ul></li><li><a href="#how-to-pray">How to pray the Litany of Humility</a></li><li><a href="#related-prayers">Related prayers</a></li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="" id="overview">What is the Litany of Humility?</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Litany of Humility is a series of petitions in which we ask Jesus to deliver us from the various desires and fears that hold us back from being humble and replace them with renewed desires focused on Him and others rather than ourselves.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="" id="defining-humility">Defining “humility”</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">People often think humility is making yourself small, “less than,” and lowering your self-esteem. This isn’t the kind of humility that Christ, the disciples, Mary, and the Saints have shown us! Instead, we pray that we desire a humility that exudes love and tenderness, that knows we are all created equal in the image of God, and that understands our service in this earthly life is to love others beyond everything else.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Sometimes humility is being so comfortable with yourself, the person God created you to be, that you don’t spend time or energy worrying so much about what others think about you. Instead, you might spend that time and energy thinking about others, loving them, and supporting them. Humility sometimes manifests as being comfortable in compassion for the sake of others.&nbsp;As Mother Teresa said, <meta charset="utf-8">“if you are humble, nothing will touch you, neither praise nor disgrace, because you know what you are.<meta charset="utf-8">” </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">What I believe is the hardest part about humility is the understanding that only God’s love will <a href="https://blessedisshe.net/blog/pray-litany-humility/">truly fulfill us</a>, not how the world looks at us. This sentiment is the heart of the litany.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Living this out, however, is no easy feat. I can name several of my own flaws and fears that hold me back in this virtue. But, I feel called to work on and pray about humility, and I believe this desire holds for most of us. It’s likely why this prayer for humility was written and has become quite popular in the last few decades. And, as James M. Barrie said, “Life is a long lesson in humility.”&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="" id="origing">Origin&nbsp;</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">While there were likely earlier versions of the Litany of Humility, the text that we pray with today is attributed to Cardinal Rafael Merry del Val (1865-1930). Known for his life of <a href="https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/library/view.cfm?recnum=9263">piety</a>, he was the Secretary of State to Pope Saint Pius X from 1903 to 1914.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We also know from the <em>Collected Letters of C.S. Lewis</em> that Merry de Val’s Litany of Humility resonated with C.S. Lewis. To the friend who shared the litany with him, Lewis <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/devotionals/cs-lewis-daily/2153/10/01">wrote</a>,&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">“You did not know, did you, that all the temptations against which he pours forth these prayers I have long been exceeding conscious of?” – C.S. Lewis</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Over the decades since it was written, the Litany of Humility continues to grow in popularity, likely due to its approachability and the universal truth it speaks to us as human beings.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link" href="https://hallow.app.link/LitanyofHumility">Pray the Litany of Humility</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="" id="when-to-pray">When do we pray the Litany of Humility?</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="" id="when-desiring-grace">When you desire grace but don’t quite have the words for it&nbsp;</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">This litany puts into words many of the desires we sometimes struggle to name ourselves. Each time I read over or pray this litany, a different line seems to stick out to me. I believe that is because the Litany of Humility is a prayer we reach for when we desire grace from Jesus but maybe don’t know why or how to ask for it.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="" id="daily-weekly-monthly">Daily, weekly, monthly&nbsp;</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">You could choose to start your day, week, or even the month by praying the litany. It’s a beautiful reminder that we fail often, but we can always ask for the grace to serve God and others with love each day.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="" id="during-Lent">During Lent</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Much like the ashes we receive on <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/ash-wednesday/">Ash Wednesday</a> each Lent, this prayer helps us acknowledge where we fall short as human beings. We recognize our desire to be loved by everyone, to be popular, to be successful, and we name our fears regarding how others view us in this life. Because of this, the Litany of Humility is an excellent fit for prayer throughout Lent:&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><li>The length is suitable for daily prayer.&nbsp;</li><li>It guides us in acknowledging where we fell short.&nbsp;</li><li>And it helps us ask for deliverance, grace, and forgiveness to love Jesus more fully, despite our human desires.&nbsp;</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">This being said, the Litany of Humility is a great way to continue working on understanding our human desires and asking for the grace to desire what Jesus does, regardless of the liturgical season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="" id="why-pray">Why do we pray the Litany of Humility?</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><p>Hold your eyes on God and leave the doing to Him. That is all the doing you have to worry about.</p><cite><meta charset="utf-8"><p>St. Jane Frances de Chantal</p></cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="" id="for-deliverance">For deliverance</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We respond to the first series of petitions in the litany with, “Deliver me, Jesus.” We ask Him to guide us out of places of sin, distrust, and fear and to lead us instead to a place of love and trust. The first petition is,&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">“<em>From the desire of being esteemed,&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Deliver me, Jesus.”&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We ask Him to lead us not further down the paths we create for ourselves but to trust in His plan for our day, week, and life.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We pray this litany to be delivered from the desires, such as being honored, praised, and preferred to others, that hold us back and imprison us. We ask to be humbled so that we can experience true freedom with Jesus.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="" id="for-grace">For grace</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">After asking for deliverance, we also ask for grace from Jesus, especially in areas where we place our self-esteem above the love of God and our neighbors. When we say read these petitions, we respond with, </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>“Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.” </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Read this response carefully; we are not simply asking for Jesus to plant the desire for love in our hearts, but for the grace to desire such. We acknowledge that we might not have those desires we seek yet, and that is okay.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We pray this litany to open our hearts to Jesus.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">As Thomas Merton said, “Grace is not a strange, magic substance which is subtly filtered into our souls to act as a kind of spiritual penicillin. Grace is unity, oneness within ourselves, oneness with God.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">As we turn again and again to this Litany of Humility, may we continue to ask for grace from Jesus in our struggles and challenges in loving God, loving others, and seeking to live humbly.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link" href="https://hallow.app.link/LitanyofHumility">Stay Humble With Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="">How to pray the Litany of Humility</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">When practicing virtues and praying for them, it can be helpful to have a model to emulate. Likely, you can call to mind a kind and humble person you admire. It might be a friend, a family member, a teammate, a mentor, or a <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-with-saints/">Saint</a>. As we meditate on the words of this beautiful litany, think of that person as being here with you, praying alongside you.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:yoast/how-to-block {"hasDuration":true,"minutes":"5","steps":[{"id":"how-to-step-1661272573446","name":["Make the Sign of the Cross. "],"text":[{"type":"em","props":{"children":["In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the ",{"type":"a","props":{"href":"https://hallow.com/2022/09/14/prayer-to-the-holy-spirit-and-other-holy-spirit-prayers/","children":["Holy Spirit"]}},". "]}}],"jsonName":"Make the Sign of the Cross. 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Amen. </em></p> </li></ol></div> <!-- /wp:yoast/how-to-block --> <!-- wp:columns --> <div class="wp-block-columns"><!-- wp:column {"width":"100%"} --> <div class="wp-block-column" style="flex-basis:100%"></div> <!-- /wp:column --></div> <!-- /wp:columns --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="" id="related-prayers">Related Prayers&nbsp;</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-novenas/">How to Pray a Novena&nbsp;</a></li><li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-rosary/">How to Pray the Rosary&nbsp;</a></li><li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/prayers-for-strength/">Prayers for Strength</a></li><li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/prayers-for-anxiety/">Prayers for Anxiety and Fear</a></li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We look forward to praying the Litany of Humility on Hallow with you. 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WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 25723 [post_author] => 32 [post_date] => 2022-08-06 01:11:08 [post_date_gmt] => 2022-08-06 01:11:08 [post_content] => <!-- wp:video {"id":25885,"align":"center"} --> <figure class="wp-block-video aligncenter"><video controls src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/i_am_here-1080p-1.mp4"></video></figure> <!-- /wp:video --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>In partnership with the Archdiocese of Detroit and supported by the National Eucharistic Revival, we’re excited to bring you Eucharist Prayers and the <a href="https://www.iamhere.org/">I AM Here</a> campaign through this blog and exclusive <a href="http://hallow.com/i-am-here-meditations">free meditations on the Hallow app</a>. Be filled, be inspired, and come to Jesus through these prayers and adoration today.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Table of Contents</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true,"className":""} --> <ol class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#intro">Introduction</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#definition">What is the Eucharist?</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#real-presence">The Real Presence</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#bible">The Eucharist in the Bible</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#understanding">Understanding the Eucharist</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#last-supper">The Last Supper</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#adoration">Adoration - Spending Time With Jesus</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#adoration-prayers">Prayers to Say During Adoration</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#before-communion">Prayers to Say Before Communion</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#after-communion">Prayers to Say After Communion</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#spiritual-communion">Spiritual Communion</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#transformational-power">Transformational Power of the Eucharist&nbsp;</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="" id="intro">At your first <em>Holy Communion</em>, you receive the <em>Eucharist</em> for the first time. The priest hands you the <em>host</em> and says the words, “The <em>Body of Christ</em>.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Holy Communion.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Eucharist.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/corpus-christi/">Body and Blood.</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The meaning of these words can be hard to wrap your mind around. Yet the Eucharist not only sits at the center of our faith but represents an integral component of our prayer lives.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="definition">What Is the Eucharist?</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The word eucharist (pronounced YOO-kuh-rist) comes from the Greek word <em>eucharistia</em>, meaning thanksgiving. The Catholic Church describes the Eucharist as “<a href="https://www.usccb.org/eucharist">the source and summit of the Christian life</a>.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Pope Paul VI, in his 1965 <a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/paul-vi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-vi_enc_03091965_mysterium.html">encyclical Mysterium Fidei</a>, wrote:&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">"<em>The Mystery of Faith, that is, the ineffable gift of the Eucharist that the Catholic Church received from Christ, her Spouse, as a pledge of His immense love, is something that she has always devoutly guarded as her most precious treasure</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In more practical terms, the Eucharist is the Body and Blood of Christ. In addition to being the source and summit of Christian life, it’s also the center of the Catholic Mass in the Liturgy of the Eucharist (which follows the Liturgy of the Word–readings, Gospel, homily and intercessions).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">"Communion" or "Holy Communion" are often used synonymously with "Eucharist." Holy Communion sometimes refers to the entire action of receiving the sacrament, while "Eucharist" is normally reserved for the <a href="https://churchlifejournal.nd.edu/articles/why-the-sacraments/">sacrament</a> itself. The USCCB itself <a href="https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/the-mass/order-of-mass/liturgy-of-the-eucharist/the-reception-of-holy-communion-at-mass">makes reference both to</a> receiving Communion and distributing Communion.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In either case, it’s critical to grasp the concept of Real Presence.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="real-presence">Real Presence - The Actual Body and Blood of Jesus</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Catholics believe that the Eucharist is the actual Body and Blood of Jesus.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Not a symbol or a ritual to remind us of Jesus’s sacrifice. His genuine, true Body and Blood.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">How could that possibly be?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">During Mass, the priest consecrates bread and wine. The bread is usually round “hosts,” or wafers consisting of just flour and water. Liturgies must use wine from grapes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The prayers that a priest offers during consecration transform the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Jesus. This occurs by the power of the <a href="https://hallow.com/2022/09/14/prayer-to-the-holy-spirit-and-other-holy-spirit-prayers/">Holy Spirit</a> through a process called transubstantiation.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In transubstantiation, the substance of the bread and wine is transformed into the Body and Blood of Jesus. The accidents, or appearance, of the bread and wine retain their familiar hallmarks–the host still looks like host and not flesh; the wine still smells and tastes like wine.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">But it is no longer bread and wine, despite its appearance.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button {"backgroundColor":"hallow-purple","textColor":"white"} --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-hallow-purple-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/eucharist-prayers">Try Hallow For Free</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="bible">The Eucharist in the Bible</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Where do we gain our understanding of the Eucharist?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">First and foremost, we learn about Jesus’s Body and Blood…from Jesus.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.” Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. I tell you, I will not drink from this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.” </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Matthew 26:17-30</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In John 6:53-57, Jesus further tells us that “For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In the Luke account of the road to Emmaus, the two men traveling recognize Jesus only when he breaks bread at the table.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">“Their eyes were opened,” Luke tells us. When we spend time with Jesus’s Body, the Blessed Sacrament, our eyes can be opened, too. That’s why the Eucharist is so important to our prayer life.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">And it comes directly from Jesus.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="understanding">Understanding the Eucharist</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Jesus knew the mystery of His real presence in the Eucharist would be a hard teaching to accept; John’s Gospel reveals that this very teaching was the reason many stopped following him:&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>As a result of this, many of his disciples returned to their former way of life and no longer accompanied him.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Jesus then said to the Twelve, “Do you also want to leave?”</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Simon Peter answered him: “Lord, to whom can we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and know that you are the Holy One of God.”</em> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>John 6:66-69</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Church invites us to respond with the same faith of Peter. Though it may be difficult to understand and believe, when we do, we realize what an incredible gift the Eucharist is.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="last-supper">The Eucharist and The Last Supper</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">After Jesus washed His disciples’ feet (which we recognize during Holy Thursday), commissioning them to lives of servant leadership, He instituted the sacrament of the Eucharist:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Then he took the bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which will be given for you; do this in memory of me.” And likewise the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which will be shed for you. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite><em>Luke 22:19-20</em></cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Mass itself traces its origins to the Last Supper. Priests speak these words from Jesus every Sunday as they consecrate the bread and wine, shortly before we are invited to receive Jesus.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">After Mass, Jesus’s Body, as consecrated hosts of bread, may remain. Jesus’s Body stays in the tabernacle where it can be used for Adoration.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="adoration">Adoration–Spending Time in Prayer with the Blessed Sacrament.</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In Matthew 28:20, Jesus tells us “I will be with you always.” This is certainly true in the Eucharist and one of the reasons why many Catholics pray in Adoration.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The practice of Adoration <a href="http://www.ignatiusinsight.com/features2005/vs_eucharistador_oct05.asp">dates back to the early Church</a> but surged in popularity during the Middle Ages. It remains an important part of the prayer life of millions of Catholics.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The <a href="https://www.usccb.org/resources/7-703%20The%20Mystery%20of%20Eucharist,%20for%20RE-UPLOAD,%20JANUARY%202022.pdf">USCCB considers</a> adoration “the natural consequence of the Eucharistic celebration.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">For Eucharistic Adoration, the Eucharist is sometimes displayed in a monstrance, a metal stand that resembles a sunburst that holds a consecrated host. Other times, it is kept in a ciborium (the dish from which hosts are distributed during Holy Communion) inside of a tabernacle. A candle signals the presence of Jesus.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Either way, that concept is the same: Being physically present with Jesus, who is physically present with us in the Eucharist.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Churches that offer perpetual Adoration often have volunteers sign up for one-hour time slots so that someone is always present to adore&nbsp; Jesus.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="adoration-prayers">Prayers to Say During Adoration</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">There is no exact “right” prayer (or <em>way</em> to pray) during Adoration.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbyMeNPddBs">Fr. Josh of Ascension Press explains</a> that Adoration is about imitating God:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">“We want to imitate our Savior, Jesus Christ. Any time we spend time with people, we become more like the people we hang out with,” he said. “The more we spend time with Jesus, the more we’re going to be like Jesus.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Consider that as a starting point: Merely being with Christ in the Eucharist helps us draw closer to Him, regardless of the prayers we offer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Still, Adoration can be a powerful opportunity for transformative prayer. Adoration can involve any of the following prayers or meditations:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-holy-hour/">Holy Hour</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-rosary/">Praying the Rosary</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-lectio-divina/">Lectio Divina</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">You can also say this prayer, courtesy of the <a href="https://www.archstl.org/Portals/0/Documents/Worship/Eucharistic%20Adoration/adoration_large_prayer_card.pdf">Archdiocese of St. Louis</a>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>My Lord Jesus Christ, it is Your great love for us that keeps You day and night present in the Blessed Sacrament, full of compassion and love, waiting for us to visit You. I believe that You are really present in the Sacrament of the Altar. From the depth of my heart, I adore You and I thank You for the many graces You have given me. especially for the gift of Yourself in this Sacrament, for the gift of Your most holy Mother as my Mother and for the privilege of visiting You in this church at this time. My Jesus, I love You with all my heart. I am sorry for my ingratitude and I now resolve, with the help of Your grace, never to offend You again. I consecrate my entire self to You, my thoughts, my feelings, and all that I have. From now on, do whatever You want with me. All I ask for is Your love and strength to do Your Holy Will.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button {"backgroundColor":"hallow-purple","textColor":"white"} --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-hallow-purple-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/eucharist-prayers">Try the Hallow App for Free</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="before-communion">Prayers to Say Before Receiving Holy Communion</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We most commonly encounter the Eucharist during Mass. There are some prayers built into the structure of the liturgy to help us prepare to receive Holy Communion.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Shortly before we are called to receive the Eucharist, we recite the following prayer, inspired by the words of the centurion in Matthew’s Gospel: “Lord, I am not worthy that You should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The previous English translation, which was revised in 2010, began with the phrase “Lord, I am not worthy to receive You…”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Both convey the same meaning: a small act of confession and humility to cleanse our souls and prepare us to intimately experience Christ.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">When you approach the priest or lay person distributing Holy Communion (known as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion), showing a sign of reverence is appropriate such as a bow or kneeling.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">You may also say any number of simple prayers. These should be short and easy to remember since you’ll be standing or walking to receive the Eucharist (and probably not able to read prayers):&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Consider trying any of the following:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>"I love You, Lord. May the Eucharist transform me."</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>“Thank You for the sacrifice You made. I love You with all my heart.”</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>“I’m truly sorry for all my sins. Please fill me with Your grace.”</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="after-communion">Prayers to Say After Receiving Holy Communion</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Roman Missal <a href="https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/ccdds/documents/rc_con_ccdds_doc_20030317_ordinamento-messale_en.html">gives broad guidelines</a> for post-Communion prayer, saying that those who have received the Eucharist can “praise and pray to God in their hearts.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">All prayers in the moments following Communion are said silently. Similar to prayers offered before receiving Communion, prayers afterward can be short and free-flowing. Some examples of simple Communion prayers to say after receiving are:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>“Thank you, Lord, for this most precious gift."</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>“I’m eternally grateful for your sacrifice. Strengthen me to do Your will.”</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>“Soul of Christ, sanctify me; Body of Christ, save me; Blood of Christ, inebriate me; Water from the side of Christ, wash me; Passion of Christ, strengthen me;O good Jesus hear me;Within your wounds hide me; separated from you, let me never be; From the evil one protect me; At the hour of my death, call me; And close to you bid me; That with your saints, I may be praising you forever and ever. Amen.” (Anima Christi - St. Ignatius of Loyola)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The time after Communion can be a dialogue with God, and you may find yourself doing less talking and more listening.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">These incredibly intimate moments with our Lord don’t require strict prayers and structures. Be with God. Feel His presence. Listen to God’s call.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The power of the Eucharist can overcome any inability we have to offer the exact right prayer!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>MORE: </strong><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/why-i-pray-in-adoration/">Why I Pray in Adoration</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="spiritual-communion">Spiritual Communion</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">If you’re unable to receive the Eucharist, you can consider praying the Act of Spiritual Communion:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">My Jesus,<br>I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.<br>I love You above all things,<br>and I desire to receive You into my soul.<br>Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally,<br>come at least spiritually into my heart.<br>I embrace You as if You were already there<br>and unite myself wholly to You.<br>Never permit me to be separated from You.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="transformational-power">Transformational Power of the Eucharist&nbsp;</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Encountering Christ in the Eucharist truly can be a transformational experience.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Hallow is teaming up with the Archdiocese of Detroit to launch the <a href="https://hallow.com/iamhere">I AM HERE</a> campaign, which aims to inspire people to spend time with Christ in Adoration.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The I AM HERE <a href="https://www.iamhere.org/">website</a> will feature inspirational stories from those whose lives have been transformed by spending time with Christ in the Eucharist. The campaign is in support of the <a href="https://www.eucharisticrevival.org/">National Eucharistic Revival</a> happening throughout the Church.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Within Hallow, Julianne Stanz and Bishop Andrew Cozzens will lead meditations and prayers to guide you through Eucharistic Adoration, helping you encounter Jesus in a deeper and more meaningful way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Want to bring the I AM Here campaign to your dioceses or Parish? Fill out the form <a href="https://hallow.com/i-am-here-parish-kit/">here</a>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":25967,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none","className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/I-am-Here-Site-banner-1536x864-1-1024x576.png" alt="IAM Here Campaign Banner" class="wp-image-25967"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>More Prayers</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-rosary/">How to Pray the Rosary</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-st-jude-novena/">St. Jude Novena</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/prayers-for-strength/">Prayers for Strength</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-54-day-novena/">54-Day Novena</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-our-father-in-aramaic/">How to Pray the Our Father in Aramaic </a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> [post_title] => The Eucharist: Catholic Guide to Adoration and Holy Communion Prayers [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => eucharist-holy-communion-adoration-prayer [to_ping] => [pinged] => https://hallow.com/2019/09/23/how-to-pray-the-rosary/ https://hallow.com/2020/09/24/how-to-pray-holy-hour/ https://hallow.com/2019/03/15/why-i-pray-in-adoration/ https://hallow.com/2021/10/15/how-to-pray-st-jude-novena/ https://hallow.com/2020/08/23/how-to-pray-54-day-novena/ https://hallow.com/2021/02/16/how-to-pray-our-father-in-aramaic/ https://hallow.com/2020/01/09/how-to-pray-lectio-divina/ [post_modified] => 2023-06-05 15:31:06 [post_modified_gmt] => 2023-06-05 15:31:06 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://hallow.com/?p=25723 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )

WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 25153 [post_author] => 32 [post_date] => 2022-06-07 01:32:08 [post_date_gmt] => 2022-06-07 01:32:08 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Table of Contents</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true,"className":""} --> <ol class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#intro">Introduction</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#sharing-weakness">Sharing with others in our weakness</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#through-others">God strengthens us through others</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#daily-strength">Prayers for strength for the day</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#difficult-times">Prayers for strength during a difficult time</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#for-a-friend">Prayers for strength for a friend</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#family-prayer">Family prayer for strength&nbsp;</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#bible-verses">Bible verses for strength</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#more-prayers">More prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="" id="intro">It can be easy to feel close to God in our best moments–when things go well, when we have occasions to celebrate or feel connected to people around us who uplift us.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In our challenging moments–when we are lonely, sick, overwhelmed or scared–we might feel distanced from God.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">God makes it clear to us that in these moments when we feel weak, or whatever reason, God can be our source of strength, gently guiding us toward peace.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In Psalm 50:15, God tells us, “Call upon Me on the day of trouble; I will rescue you, and you will honor Me.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In our worst moments of weakness, God is ready to be by our side. His presence–and the strength He offers–may take a form you don’t expect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="sharing-weakness">We Can’t Endure Our Weakness Alone</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Weakness is a universal human experience since original sin. But in our weakness, we’re reminded of our reliance on God.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In a June 2015 morning meditation, Pope Francis reminded us of this–and the importance of recognizing our weakness.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">“One who thinks he is strong, who thinks he can do it on his own, is at least naïve and, in the end, is a man defeated by so many weaknesses which he carries within himself,” <a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/cotidie/2015/documents/papa-francesco-cotidie_20150618_the-strength-in-our-weakness.html">he said</a>, “Weakness leads us to ask the Lord for help.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/qRgHnqBdFqb">Try Hallow for Free</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="through-others">God’s Strength Working Through Others</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">A famous <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/parables-of-jesus/">Christian parable</a> known as The Drowning Man (or Man on the Roof) tells the story of a man who repeatedly ignores rescuers offering him help because he believes God will help him. Ultimately, he dies and asks God why He never came to help Him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">As the parable (and popular homily joke) goes, God replies, “I sent two boats and a helicopter to rescue you. What more did you want?”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">It’s a simple reminder that God is at work in the world around us through the <a href="https://hallow.com/2022/09/14/prayer-to-the-holy-spirit-and-other-holy-spirit-prayers/">Holy Spirit</a>. When we pray to God for strength, we ought to open our eyes to the support He helps procure for us: trusted medical professionals, licensed therapists, support groups and other organizations to lift us up when during moments of need.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">While God is at work through those around us, prayer is not a standalone solution for severe mental or physical illness, which is why it’s important to reach out to professionals in your area who are equipped to address these issues.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Of course, the Church believes in true <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/your-story-on-hallow/">miracles</a>, which has been Hallow’s focus during the Easter season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="daily-strength">Prayers for Strength for the Day</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Beginning each day in prayer is an excellent habit for our faith lives, and this can include asking God for strength for the upcoming day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Here’s a simple, one-line prayer given to us by Pope Francis that you can pray to ask God for strength each day. You can pray it any time on its own or before other prayers or meditations.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>“Lord, I know that in my weakness, I can do nothing without Your help.”</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The following is another short prayer for strength to begin each day:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>“As I begin my day, I turn to You, Lord, and ask for strength. Be my rock whenever the day shakes me. Guide me through the day as I navigate choppy waters that might come my way. Empower me to speak up when I need to, even if my voice shakes. Help me to feel tall in situations that make me small. Be the light that empowers me in darkness. Most of all, help me feel Your loving embrace this day and all days. Amen.”</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="difficult-times">Prayers for Strength during a Difficult Time&nbsp;</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">One of the best prayers for strength during challenging times comes to us from one of the great Church Fathers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><a href="https://hallow.com/saints/augustine-of-hippo/">St. Augustine of Hippo</a>, in <em>Confessions</em>, gave us a prayer for strength that has withstood the test of time and is as meaningful today as it was more than 1500 years ago.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">This prayer reminds us that we are always God’s children, whom God loves and protects, and that challenging moments are fleeting compared to the promise of eternal salvation in heaven.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>O Lord our God, grant us to trust in your overshadowing wings. Protect us beneath them and bear us up. You will carry us as little children, even to our grey-headed age you will carry us still. When you are our strong security, that is strength indeed. But when our security is in ourselves, that is but weakness. Our good abides ever in your keeping, but in diverting our steps from you we have grown perverse. Let us turn back to you at last, Lord, that we be not overturned. Unspoiled, our good abides with you, for you are yourself our good. We need not fear to find no home again because we have fallen away from it; while we are absent our home falls not to ruins, for our home is your eternity.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite><em>St. Augustine, </em><a href="https://books.google.com/books?id=NilcEAAAQBAJ&amp;pg=PT83&amp;lpg=PT83&amp;dq=O+Lord+our+God,+grant+us+to+trust+in+your+overshadowing+wings.+Protect+us+beneath+them+and+bear+us+up.+You+will+carry+us+as+little+children,+even+to+our+grey-headed+age+you+will+carry+us+still.+When+you+are+our+strong+security,+that+is+strength+indeed.+But+when+our+security+is+in+ourselves,+that+is+but+weakness.+Our+good+abides+ever+in+your+keeping,+but+in+diverting+our+steps+from+you+we+have+grown+perverse.+Let+us+turn+back+to+you+at+last,+Lord,+that+we+be+not+overturned.+Unspoiled,+our+good+abides+with+you,+for+you+are+yourself+our+good.+We+need+not+fear+to+find+no+home+again+because+we+have+fallen+away+from+it;+while+we+are+absent+our+home+falls+not+to+ruins,+for+our+home+is+your+eternity.&amp;source=bl&amp;ots=QVuoburWBU&amp;sig=ACfU3U3gL1DJRvP3RrQA5yFzt4bwnL_wRA&amp;hl=en&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjU-uG1lJD4AhXimYQIHdrqDMAQ6AF6BAgeEAM#v=onepage&amp;q=O%20Lord%20our%20God%2C%20grant%20us%20to%20trust%20in%20your%20overshadowing%20wings.%20Protect%20us%20beneath%20them%20and%20bear%20us%20up.%20You%20will%20carry%20us%20as%20little%20children%2C%20even%20to%20our%20grey-headed%20age%20you%20will%20carry%20us%20still.%20When%20you%20are%20our%20strong%20security%2C%20that%20is%20strength%20indeed.%20But%20when%20our%20security%20is%20in%20ourselves%2C%20that%20is%20but%20weakness.%20Our%20good%20abides%20ever%20in%20your%20keeping%2C%20but%20in%20diverting%20our%20steps%20from%20you%20we%20have%20grown%20perverse.%20Let%20us%20turn%20back%20to%20you%20at%20last%2C%20Lord%2C%20that%20we%20be%20not%20overturned.%20Unspoiled%2C%20our%20good%20abides%20with%20you%2C%20for%20you%20are%20yourself%20our%20good.%20We%20need%20not%20fear%20to%20find%20no%20home%20again%20because%20we%20have%20fallen%20away%20from%20it%3B%20while%20we%20are%20absent%20our%20home%20falls%20not%20to%20ruins%2C%20for%20our%20home%20is%20your%20eternity.&amp;f=false"><em>Confessions</em></a><em>&nbsp;</em></cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="for-a-friend">Prayers for Strength for a Friend</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We often turn to God when we see a friend struggling. We want to help–and we try to help. But sometimes, we struggle to know what to say or do.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We can lift up to God those around us in need of strength, asking God to hold them in the palm of his loving hands when they’re most vulnerable.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>God, at moments, I feel helpless, unsure of how I can best support my friend. I know You are all-powerful and all-knowledgeable, knowing our wants, needs and abilities even better than we understand them ourselves. I ask that in Your mercy, You strengthen and protect my friend in their moment of need and strengthen me in support of them. Help them to know peace. I ask this in Jesus’s name. Amen.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We know, O Lord, that You call us to build Your kingdom here on earth through love and care of those around us who are most vulnerable and most in need. Today, I lift up my friend, who is weary, suffering and in need of strength. Give them the power to live today in courage and hope. Bolster them with Your loving presence. Help them to know that they are loved: by You, by me and by many others. Be with them today, tomorrow and all days. Thank You, Lord. Amen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="family-prayer">Family Prayer for Strength</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Our struggles are often shared. What affects one family member usually affects many. It can be difficult to feel fully at peace when one family member is dealing with difficult times.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">When your family collectively needs the strength and support that only God offers, consider the following prayer given to us by Pope Francis in <a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/dam/francesco/pdf/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20160319_amoris-laetitia_en.pdf">AMORIS LÆTITIA</a>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Jesus, Mary and Joseph,</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>in you we contemplate</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>the splendour of true love; to you we turn with trust.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Holy Family of Nazareth,</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>grant that our families too</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>may be places of communion and prayer, authentic schools of the Gospel</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>and small domestic churches.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Holy Family of Nazareth,</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>may families never again experience violence, rejection and division;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>may all who have been hurt or scandalized find ready comfort and healing.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Holy Family of Nazareth,</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>make us once more mindful</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>of the sacredness and inviolability of the family, and its beauty in God’s plan.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Jesus, Mary and Joseph, Graciously hear our prayer.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Amen.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="bible-verses">Bible Verses for Strength&nbsp;</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">When we pray to God for strength–or anything else–our words need not be perfect. In fact, our words don’t even need to be our words at all.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Bible provides us with plenty of prayers and words of inspiration that we can lean on in our prayer life.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Rely on these verses of Scripture when you're in need of strength.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">I know indeed how to live in humble circumstances; I know also how to live with abundance. In every circumstance and in all things I have learned the secret of being well fed and of going hungry, of living in abundance and of being in need. I have the strength for everything through him who empowers me.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Philippians 4:12-13</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Do you not know?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Have you not heard?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Lord is God from of old,</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;creator of the ends of the earth.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">He does not faint or grow weary,</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;and his knowledge is beyond scrutiny.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">He gives power to the faint,</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;abundant strength to the weak.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Though young men faint and grow weary,</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;and youths stagger and fall,</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">They that hope in the Lord will renew their strength,</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;they will soar on eagles’ wings;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">They will run and not grow weary,</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;walk and not grow faint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Make me understand the way of your precepts;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I will ponder your wondrous deeds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">My soul is depressed;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;lift me up according to your word.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Lead me from the way of deceit;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;favor me with your law.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite> Isaiah 40:28-31 </cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">You whom I have taken from the ends of the earth</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;and summoned from its far-off places,</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">To whom I have said, You are my servant;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I chose you, I have not rejected you—</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Do not fear: I am with you;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;do not be anxious: I am your God.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">I will strengthen you, I will help you,</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Yes, all shall be put to shame and disgrace</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;who vent their anger against you;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Those shall be as nothing and perish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;who offer resistance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">You shall seek but not find</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;those who strive against you;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">They shall be as nothing at all</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;who do battle with you.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">For I am the Lord, your God,</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;who grasp your right hand;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">It is I who say to you, Do not fear,</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I will help you.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Isaiah 41:9-13&nbsp;</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/qRgHnqBdFqb">Try Praying with the Hallow App</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 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WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 24154 [post_author] => 32 [post_date] => 2022-04-01 01:57:25 [post_date_gmt] => 2022-04-01 01:57:25 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>How to Go to Confession</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Table of Contents</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true,"className":""} --> <ol class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#intro">Introduction</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#intimidation">Confession: Don’t Be Intimidated</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#importance">Why Confession Is Important</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#finding-time">Finding a Time</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#group-reconciliation">Group Reconciliation Services</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#what-to-say">Examples of Sins to Say at Confession</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#step-by-step-guide">Step by Step Guide</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#more-resources">More Resources</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="" id="intro">Many sacraments have outward, visible signs that announce and celebrate them. The sacrament of penance is not one of them.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">A photo of a newly baptized baby with godparents captures a child’s baptism, much like how a picture of a teenager standing with the bishop preserves the moment a young person is confirmed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Then there are weddings, and all that comprises them, from the announcements to the invitations, the joyful mass, the gifts, the reception and the beautiful memories.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We often want our entire network of family, friends and members of our faith community to at least <em>be aware of</em> these sacraments in our lives, even if we can’t invite them all to the celebration.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":"lent-embed"} --> <p class="lent-embed">Our hearts are filled with pride. With joy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The sacrament of penance, also called “reconciliation,” is different in this aspect. You won’t go to someone’s home and see a photo on their mantle from their first (or any!) penance. No invitations will arrive announcing the date and time that a loved one plans to go through reconciliation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">With the sacrament of penance, the experience is different but no less important than other sacraments. Like other sacraments, its roots come from the Bible:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Now this is the message that we have heard from him and proclaim to you: God is light, and in him there is no darkness at all. If we say, “We have fellowship with him,” while we continue to walk in darkness, we lie and do not act in truth. But if we walk in the light as he is in the light, then we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of his Son Jesus cleanses us from all sin. If we say, “We are without sin,” we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we acknowledge our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive our sins and cleanse us from every wrongdoing. If we say, “We have not sinned,” we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite> 1 John 1:5-10 </cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="intimidation"><strong>Confession: Don’t Be Intimidated</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">When we think about our sinfulness, we might feel embarrassed or alone. It’s not something we want to share with others.We may feel intimidated or reluctant to share our sins with the priest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">If you’re nervous or uneasy about going to confession, remember these three things:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>It doesn’t matter if it’s been a long time (or a short time), God is still happy you’re there.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Our God is a God of mercy. God wants to forgive us.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>God, not the priest present in the confessional, is the one doing actually absolving your sins.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Priests are bound by a canon law concept known as the “seal of the confessional,” which forbids them from sharing confessions under any circumstance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">If you’re worried about inconveniencing or bothering the priest, take comfort in the beautiful description of the sacrament <a href="https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cclergy/documents/rc_con_cclergy_doc_24111998_pandc_en.html">from Pope John Paul II</a>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">“[Confession] is, without doubt, the most difficult and delicate, the most exhausting and demanding, but also one of the most beautiful and consoling ministries of the priest.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In other words, it’s hard but rewarding work–exactly what priests are called to do.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/HNf5dLRtdsb">Start Praying with Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="importance"><strong>Why You Should Go to Confession</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">God absolving our sins helps us draw nearer to God. Sin distances us from God; the sacrament of reconciliation bridges that gap and better unites us with God.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In our confession, the priest may suggest ways to avoid sinning in the future, helping us live holier lives each day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><a href="https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/sacraments-and-sacramentals/penance">As the USCCB explains</a>, penance also “challenges us to have the same kind of compassion and forgiveness for those who sin against us.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In this way, going to confession can be seen as a selfless act: When we experience God’s love and forgiveness, we’re better prepared to extend those gifts to those around us.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="finding-time">Finding a Time for Confession</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Churches usually offer a scheduled time each week for parishioners to receive the sacrament of confession. At smaller churches, you may have to email the pastor to schedule a time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">If you’re not comfortable going to your own parish for confession, you may explore other churches in your area. It’s better to go to confession at a different church than not to go at all.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">If you’re traveling, some airports have small chapels staffed by Catholic priests. These chapels provide an opportunity for confession during busy work times or before embarking on a big family trip or holiday: great times to receive absolution for your sins.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Priests at these chapels generally are aware that people in the airport have flights to catch, so you can receive the sacrament expediently.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="group-reconciliation">Group Reconciliation Services</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Some parishes will offer communal reconciliation services, especially during the season of Lent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">These services provide an opportunity to participate in the sacrament of penance, in the context of the larger parish community.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Instead of showing up alone to confession, there’s an entire group of fellow parishioners gathered to do the same. Strength in numbers!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">While the services invite members of the Church to gather together, they still offer full, individual private confessions. Read the <a href="https://pvm.archchicago.org/documents/87254/88701/Communal+Penance+and+Reconciliation+Service_Final.pdf/1f463905-55d2-47ef-8caf-6e82979ade96">Archdiocese of Chicago’s approach</a> to group reconciliation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="what-to-say">Examples of Sins to Say at Confession</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Your sins are entirely personal. There’s no exact guide for what <em>you</em> ought to confess. No universal playbook for the sins you need to atone for.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The best guide is your conscience.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Spend time <a href="https://www.usccb.org/resources/Examination-of-Conscience-Ten-Commandments.pdf">examining your conscience</a> to take stock of moments when you’ve missed the mark, distancing yourself from God, the Church and those around you.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/10-commandments/">10 Commandments</a> can provide a helpful framework for prompting you to think about ways you’ve sinned. It’s best to consider them broadly and not literally.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">For example, with “Thou Shalt Not Kill,” you may have never committed murder, but have you been violent or abusive? Have you injured others with your deeds or words?&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Don’t obsess over identifying every small thing that could possibly be considered a sin. Prayerfully reflect on major actions that could be considered sinful through the lens of the 10 Commandments. 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Try to be thorough, but it’s OK if you don’t remember every single sin. It may be more of a conversation, as the priest may ask questions or comment. It doesn’t have to be a non-stop laundry list of sins. When you’re done, conclude by saying “I’m sorry for these and all my sins.” </p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1648776420643"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name"> Listen to the priest.</strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text">When you’re done confessing your sins, the priest may offer some guidance and suggest ways to avoid sins in the future. He’ll then give you a penance, which could be a form of prayer, a service or some work of mercy. Often, you’ll be able to complete your penance while still at church. </p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1648776442800"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name"> <strong>Pray the Act of Contrition</strong>.</strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text"><a href="https://www.loyolapress.com/catholic-resources/prayer/traditional-catholic-prayers/prayers-every-catholic-should-know/act-of-contrition/">This prayer</a> is short and simple: <em>My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against You whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend, with Your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us. In his name, my God, have mercy.</em> </p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1648776472285"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name"> <strong>Receive absolution from God, via the priest</strong>. </strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text"> The priest will say the following prayer to absolve you of your sins: <em>God, the Father of mercies, through the death and the resurrection of His Son has reconciled the world to Himself and sent the Holy Spirit among us for the forgiveness of sins; through the ministry of the Church may God give you pardon and peace, and I absolve you from your sins in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.</em> Make the sign of the cross and close with Amen.  </p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1648776500664"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name"> Depart and fulfill your act of penance. </strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text"></p> </li></ol></div> <!-- /wp:yoast/how-to-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Deepen your prayer life and draw near to God by praying with Hallow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/HNf5dLRtdsb">Start Praying with Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="more-resources"><strong>More Prayers</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/lent-prayers/">Lent Prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/easter-prayers/">Easter Prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-rosary/">How to pray the Rosary</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-divine-mercy-chaplet/">Divine Mercy Chaplet</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/eucharist-holy-communion-adoration-prayer/">Eucharist Prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> [post_title] => How to Go to Confession: The Sacrament of Penance/Reconciliation [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => how-to-go-to-confession-the-sacrament-of-penance-reconciliation [to_ping] => [pinged] => https://hallow.com/2022/02/05/lent-prayers/ https://hallow.com/2019/09/23/how-to-pray-the-rosary/ https://hallow.com/2020/03/08/how-to-pray-divine-mercy-chaplet/ [post_modified] => 2025-03-12 19:34:16 [post_modified_gmt] => 2025-03-12 19:34:16 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://hallow.com/?p=24154 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )

WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 23728 [post_author] => 32 [post_date] => 2022-03-17 03:29:07 [post_date_gmt] => 2022-03-17 03:29:07 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Table of Contents</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#intro">Introduction</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#easter-morning-prayer">Easter Morning Prayer</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#easter-dinner-prayer">Easter Dinner Prayer (Mealtime Prayer)</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#kids-prayers">Easter Prayers for Kids</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#short-simple-easter-prayers">Short Easter Prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#catholic-easter-prayers">Catholic Easter Prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#divine-mercy-chaplet">Divine Mercy</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#other-prayers">Additional Prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p id="intro" class=""><a href="https://hallow.com/easter">Easter</a> is more than just the most important celebration on the liturgical calendar.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The resurrection of Jesus is the foundation of all Christianity.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Referencing Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians, the Catechism of the Catholic Church <a href="https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__P1S.HTM">teaches</a> that “‘If Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain.’ The Resurrection above all constitutes the confirmation of all Christ's works and teachings.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":"lent-embed"} --> <p class="lent-embed">This is why we rejoice. Easter is everything. Jesus’s death frees us from sin and his resurrection ensures new life for us.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Easter calls for celebration, certainly, but it’s also an important time for prayer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Hallow can help you draw closer to God with ideas for Easter prayers in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="easter-morning-prayer">Easter Morning Prayer</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Before baskets, egg hunts and the scramble to get to Mass, the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/morning-prayer/">morning</a> can be a great opportunity to draw near to God with a simple prayer to begin the day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Use these simple words to offer up a quiet moment to God before the Easter festivities begin in earnest.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Heavenly Father, our hearts are so full of joy today. You feel so near to us on this most special celebration of Easter. May the love we feel this morning stay with us the rest of the day and always. Amen.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>As we begin this day celebrating Jesus’s victory over death, we pray, O Heavenly Father, that You be near to us and continue to guide us until we join in the unending celebration in heaven. In Your name we pray. Amen.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>I offer up this morning to you, Lord, and pray in gratitude for the gift of salvation that Jesus won for us. As the day gets busier, may I never stray far from the quiet peace I feel in my heart right now, knowing how deep Your love is for me. Amen.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-night-prayer/">Liturgy of the Hours</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/EasterPrayers">Pray with Hallow this Easter</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="easter-dinner-prayer">Easter Dinner Prayer</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Unlike Christmas, where many traditions call for a big dinner feast on <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/christmas-eve-mass/">Christmas Eve</a>, most celebratory Easter meals take place on Easter Sunday (perhaps partly because the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/easter-vigil/">Easter Vigil</a> takes place on Saturday night!)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Whether you’re planning a big Easter dinner, pulling out all the stops for an Easter brunch, or enjoying a simple meal in the peace of a quiet home, mealtime is a great way to remain prayerful on this most holy day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Here are some suggestions for simple Easter meal prayers you can pray before indulging in your Easter feast:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>God, please bless this delicious food, along with the hands that harvested and prepared it. May it nourish our bodies and souls and help lead us to the amazing heavenly banquet that Jesus’s victory over death promises us. Amen.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>On this Easter Day, we celebrate the empty tomb and Jesus’s resurrection but think also of our brothers and sisters in need, who may not eat today. We lift them up as we pray in Jesus’s name. Amen.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>God, who is the source of all the good in our lives, we ask You to bless us. We gather at this table as family and friends, united in love of You. We are filled with gratitude for the gift of this meal and the many gifts you’ve given us. May we carry with us tomorrow the joy that we feel today, sharing Your love and building Your kingdom here on earth. Amen.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>After Jesus was resurrected, he commissioned his disciples and reminded them that he was with them always. Jesus calls us, as well. And He's here with us now, too. May this meal give us strength and courage to follow God’s call in our own lives. Amen.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Heavenly Creator, we lift up these gifts to You, grateful for the gift of life. We give thanks for this meal as we pray for peace in our world and the renewal of society. Amen.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Bless us, O Lord, and these Thy gifts, which we are about to receive, from Thy bounty, through Christ, our Lord. Amen.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">When you’re all done with dinner, consider closing the day with <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-night-prayer/">night prayer</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="kids-prayers">Easter Prayers for Kids</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In the weeks before Easter, chocolate, plastic Easter eggs, baskets, candy, cards and more fill the shelves of grocery stores. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">However, if our children’s only experience of Easter is the Easter Bunny and the gifts it brings, they’ll completely miss the true meaning and importance of Easter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">You can celebrate Easter with baskets of treats <em>and</em> hearts filled with love of God. And it doesn’t require elaborate prayers. Pray one of these simple prayers with your kids to keep Jesus at the center of the day:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Jelly Bean Prayer: Red is for the blood you gave, and black is for the empty grave. Yellow is for the shining sun, white is for the new life begun. Green is for the grass and trees and purple is for your majesty. Orange is for the edge of night, and pink is for the morning light. Amen!</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Jesus, thank You for your sacrifice.&nbsp;Jesus, thank You for my life.&nbsp;Today is Easter so we pray, That we’ll join you in heaven someday.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Today is a very special Sunday. We thank you, God, for all the love You’ve given us and for the gift of Jesus. On this Easter, we pray in Your name. Amen.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Bunnies remind us of all the animals You made, and all the beautiful things You created. We love you, God, more than any chocolate, candy or toy. We ask for Your Easter blessing on this special day. Amen.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="short-simple-easter-prayers">Short, Simple Easter Prayers</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">There are many great ways to draw nearer to God on Easter through prayer. The <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-rosary/">Rosary</a> and <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-lectio-divina/">Lectio Divina</a> are wonderful options for Easter prayer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">If you’re short on time but are still looking for ways to connect with God on Easter, here are some short Easter prayers to consider:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>God, may we feel the warm embrace of your love on this sacred day. May the glory of Jesus’s resurrection remind us that with You, nothing is impossible or without hope. We pray in Your name. Amen.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>On this holy day, and in this season of renewal, we pray in thanksgiving for the many blessings You give us. May our words and deeds today, and always, serve as reminders of the transformative power of Your love. Amen.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Lord, thank You for this Easter celebration and all the gifts you give us. Amen!</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Jesus has been raised to new life. Alleluia! Thank you, God, for the gift of your Son. Amen.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-our-father/">The Lord’s Prayer</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-hail-mary/">Hail Mary prayer</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="catholic-easter-prayers">Catholic Easter Prayers</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Here are some prayers from various prominent Catholic leaders to consider during Easter:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Today, as pilgrims in search of hope, we cling to you, Risen Jesus. We turn our backs on death and open our hearts to you, for you are Life itself. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite><a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/homilies/2020/documents/papa-francesco_20200411_omelia-vegliapasquale.html">Pope Francis, 2020</a></cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">It is only right, with all the powers of our heart and mind, to praise You Father and Your Only-Begotten Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ. Dear Father, by Your wondrous condescension of Loving-Kindness toward us, Your servants, You gave up Your Son. Dear Jesus You paid the debt of Adam for us to the Eternal Father by Your Blood poured forth in Loving-Kindness. You cleared away the darkness of sin by Your magnificent and radiant Resurrection. You broke the bonds of death and rose from the grave as a Conqueror. You reconciled Heaven and earth. Our life had no hope of Eternal Happiness before You redeemed us. Your Resurrection has washed away our sins, restored our innocence and brought us joy. How inestimable is the tenderness of Your Love!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Saint Gregory's Easter Prayer</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Dear brothers and sisters, Easter does not work magic. Just as the Israelites found the desert awaiting them on the far side of the Red Sea, so the Church, after the resurrection, always finds history filled with joy and hope, grief and anguish. And yet, this history is changed, it is marked by a new and eternal covenant, it is truly open to the future. For this reason, saved by hope, let us continue our pilgrimage, bearing in our hearts the song that is ancient and yet ever new: “Let us sing to the Lord: glorious his triumph!”. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite><a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/messages/urbi/documents/hf_ben-xvi_mes_20100404_urbi-easter.html">Pope Benedict XVI, 2010</a></cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Blessed are you, O Mary, silent witness of Easter! You, O Mother of the Crucified One now risen, who at the hour of pain and death kept the flame of hope burning, teach us also to be, amongst the incongruities of passing time, convinced and joyful witnesses of the eternal message of life and love brought to the world by the Risen Redeemer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite><a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/messages/urbi/documents/hf_jp-ii_mes_20040411_easter-urbi.html">Pope John Paul II, 2004</a></cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="divine-mercy-chaplet">Divine Mercy Chaplet</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-divine-mercy-chaplet/">Divine Mercy Chaplet</a> is a popular Catholic prayer that is especially meaningful around Easter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Divine Mercy Chaplet has its roots in 20th century Poland, when Jesus appeared to St. Maria Faustina Kowalska, a Polish nun.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Rosary beads are required, though the prayers said are different than the traditional rosary.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The period of time from Good Friday to Divine Mercy Sunday (the first Sunday following Easter) is when many Catholics will pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="other-prayers">More Prayers</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/lent-prayers/">Lent Prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-stations-of-the-cross/">Stations of the Cross</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-54-day-novena/">54 Day Novena</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-st-jude-novena/">St. Jude Novena</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/EasterPrayers">Start Praying with Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> [post_title] => Easter Prayers for 2025 [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => easter-prayers [to_ping] => [pinged] => https://hallow.com/2020/08/23/how-to-pray-54-day-novena/ https://hallow.com/2021/10/15/how-to-pray-st-jude-novena/ https://hallow.com/2020/03/08/how-to-pray-divine-mercy-chaplet/ https://hallow.com/2019/09/23/how-to-pray-the-rosary/ https://hallow.com/2020/02/12/how-to-pray-our-father/ https://hallow.com/2020/01/09/how-to-pray-lectio-divina/ https://hallow.com/2022/02/05/lent-prayers/ https://hallow.com/2019/09/25/how-to-pray-night-prayer/ https://hallow.com/2020/03/17/how-to-pray-stations-of-the-cross/ [post_modified] => 2025-03-19 18:08:14 [post_modified_gmt] => 2025-03-19 18:08:14 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://hallow.com/?p=23728 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )

WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 17066 [post_author] => 18 [post_date] => 2022-02-17 03:47:00 [post_date_gmt] => 2022-02-17 03:47:00 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><a href="https://hallow.com/lent/">Lent</a> is the liturgical season that prepares us for Christ's death and Resurrection. In this season of penitential preparation, we turn our hearts and minds to God through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Almost everyone knows the date of Christmas as December 25, but Lent's date and schedule are not quite as easy to remember.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The key dates of Lent—highlighted by Ash Wednesday and <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/palm-sunday/">Palm Sunday</a>—change each year, along with the date of Easter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Hallow breaks down the full schedule of key dates for Lent in 2025 below.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/whenislent">Lent Is Coming. Try Hallow Now—For Free!</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-lent-2025-key-dates-and-frequently-asked-questions"><strong>Lent 2025 Key Dates and Frequently Asked Questions</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:yoast/faq-block {"questions":[{"id":"faq-question-1645066202688","question":["When does Lent begin in 2025?"],"answer":["Lent begins with ",{"type":"a","props":{"href":"https://hallow.com/blog/ash-wednesday/","children":["Ash Wednesday"]}}," on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. "],"jsonQuestion":"When does Lent begin in 2025?","jsonAnswer":"Lent begins with \u003ca href=\u0022https://hallow.com/blog/ash-wednesday/\u0022\u003eAsh Wednesday\u003c/a\u003e on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. "},{"id":"faq-question-1645067042589","question":["Why is Lent 40 days long?"],"answer":["Lent lasts for 40 days because Christ suffered in the desert for 40 days. "],"jsonQuestion":"Why is Lent 40 days long?","jsonAnswer":"Lent lasts for 40 days because Christ suffered in the desert for 40 days. "},{"id":"faq-question-1645066448756","question":["How is the date of Ash Wednesday determined?"],"answer":["Ash Wednesday always falls six and half weeks before Easter."],"jsonQuestion":"How is the date of Ash Wednesday determined?","jsonAnswer":"Ash Wednesday always falls six and half weeks before Easter."},{"id":"faq-question-1645066430031","question":["When is Fat Tuesday?"],"answer":[{"type":"a","props":{"href":"https://hallow.com/blog/fat-tuesday/","children":["Fat Tuesday"]}}," is the final day before Lent. In 2025, it takes place on March 4. Fat Tuesday is known as Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day in other parts of the world. "],"jsonQuestion":"When is Fat Tuesday?","jsonAnswer":"\u003ca href=\u0022https://hallow.com/blog/fat-tuesday/\u0022\u003eFat Tuesday\u003c/a\u003e is the final day before Lent. In 2025, it takes place on March 4. Fat Tuesday is known as Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day in other parts of the world. "},{"id":"faq-question-1645066569106","question":["How is the date of Easter determined?"],"answer":["Easter is a moveable feast as opposed to a fixed date each year. Easter being celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon of spring (March 21 or later) dates back to the ",{"type":"a","props":{"href":"https://www.usccb.org/committees/ecumenical-interreligious-affairs/common-response-aleppo-statement-date-easterpascha","children":["Council of Nicea"]}}," in 325. "],"jsonQuestion":"How is the date of Easter determined?","jsonAnswer":"Easter is a moveable feast as opposed to a fixed date each year. Easter being celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon of spring (March 21 or later) dates back to the \u003ca href=\u0022https://www.usccb.org/committees/ecumenical-interreligious-affairs/common-response-aleppo-statement-date-easterpascha\u0022\u003eCouncil of Nicea\u003c/a\u003e in 325. "},{"id":"faq-question-1645066592563","question":["How long is Lent?"],"answer":["Lent lasts 40 days from Ash Wednesday to Holy Thursday, excluding Sundays. Sundays are an important part of Lent, but we do not include them in the \u002240 days\u0022 because on every Sunday we remember and celebrate the Resurrection of Christ in the Mass."],"jsonQuestion":"How long is Lent?","jsonAnswer":"Lent lasts 40 days from Ash Wednesday to Holy Thursday, excluding Sundays. Sundays are an important part of Lent, but we do not include them in the \u002240 days\u0022 because on every Sunday we remember and celebrate the Resurrection of Christ in the Mass."},{"id":"faq-question-1645067416088","question":["Do Sundays count in Lent?"],"answer":["Technically, the Church does not ",{"type":"a","props":{"href":"https://aleteia.org/2017/02/25/in-lent-do-we-fast-or-feast-on-sundays/","target":"_blank","rel":"noreferrer noopener","children":["obligate"]}}," us to fast on Sundays. However, the Sundays during Lent are still part of the Lenten season. Choosing to continue your Lenten sacrifice on Sunday is a personal choice."],"jsonQuestion":"Do Sundays count in Lent?","jsonAnswer":"Technically, the Church does not \u003ca href=\u0022https://aleteia.org/2017/02/25/in-lent-do-we-fast-or-feast-on-sundays/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022\u003eobligate\u003c/a\u003e us to fast on Sundays. However, the Sundays during Lent are still part of the Lenten season. Choosing to continue your Lenten sacrifice on Sunday is a personal choice."},{"id":"faq-question-1645066798125","question":["When is Palm Sunday?"],"answer":["Palm Sunday, the last Sunday during Lent, takes place on March 24 in 2024. It signifies Jesus's triumphant return to Jerusalem after spending 40 days and nights in the desert. At Mass, we celebrate his return and our desire to follow him. "],"jsonQuestion":"When is Palm Sunday?","jsonAnswer":"Palm Sunday, the last Sunday during Lent, takes place on March 24 in 2024. It signifies Jesus's triumphant return to Jerusalem after spending 40 days and nights in the desert. At Mass, we celebrate his return and our desire to follow him. "},{"id":"faq-question-1645066637227","question":["When does Lent end?"],"answer":["Lent ends with the start of the Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday. This year, Lent ends on April 17, 2025."],"jsonQuestion":"When does Lent end?","jsonAnswer":"Lent ends with the start of the Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday. This year, Lent ends on April 17, 2025."},{"id":"faq-question-1645066714527","question":["When is Good Friday?"],"answer":[{"type":"a","props":{"href":"https://hallow.com/blog/good-friday-the-passion-of-christ/","children":["Good Friday"]}}," takes place between Palm Sunday and Easter, as part of the Easter Triduum. 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"},{"id":"faq-question-1645066967087","question":["When is Orthodox Lent in 2025?"],"answer":["Orthodox Lent (known as Great Lent) begins on Monday, March 3 ",{"type":"a","props":{"href":"https://www.goarch.org/chapel/calendar?month=3\u0026year=2025\u0026viewStyle=GridView\u0026viewType=ViewReadings","children":["according to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America"]}},". It follows Forgiveness Sunday, also known as Cheesefare Sunday. "],"jsonQuestion":"When is Orthodox Lent in 2025?","jsonAnswer":"Orthodox Lent (known as Great Lent) begins on Monday, March 3 \u003ca href=\u0022https://www.goarch.org/chapel/calendar?month=3\u0026amp;year=2025\u0026amp;viewStyle=GridView\u0026amp;viewType=ViewReadings\u0022\u003eaccording to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America\u003c/a\u003e. It follows Forgiveness Sunday, also known as Cheesefare Sunday. "}]} --> <div class="schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block"><div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1645066202688"><strong class="schema-faq-question">When does Lent begin in 2025?</strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer">Lent begins with <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/ash-wednesday/">Ash Wednesday</a> on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. </p> </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1645067042589"><strong class="schema-faq-question">Why is Lent 40 days long?</strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer">Lent lasts for 40 days because Christ suffered in the desert for 40 days. </p> </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1645066448756"><strong class="schema-faq-question">How is the date of Ash Wednesday determined?</strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer">Ash Wednesday always falls six and half weeks before Easter.</p> </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1645066430031"><strong class="schema-faq-question">When is Fat Tuesday?</strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer"><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/fat-tuesday/">Fat Tuesday</a> is the final day before Lent. In 2025, it takes place on March 4. Fat Tuesday is known as Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day in other parts of the world. </p> </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1645066569106"><strong class="schema-faq-question">How is the date of Easter determined?</strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer">Easter is a moveable feast as opposed to a fixed date each year. Easter being celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon of spring (March 21 or later) dates back to the <a href="https://www.usccb.org/committees/ecumenical-interreligious-affairs/common-response-aleppo-statement-date-easterpascha">Council of Nicea</a> in 325. </p> </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1645066592563"><strong class="schema-faq-question">How long is Lent?</strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer">Lent lasts 40 days from Ash Wednesday to Holy Thursday, excluding Sundays. Sundays are an important part of Lent, but we do not include them in the "40 days" because on every Sunday we remember and celebrate the Resurrection of Christ in the Mass.</p> </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1645067416088"><strong class="schema-faq-question">Do Sundays count in Lent?</strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer">Technically, the Church does not <a href="https://aleteia.org/2017/02/25/in-lent-do-we-fast-or-feast-on-sundays/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">obligate</a> us to fast on Sundays. However, the Sundays during Lent are still part of the Lenten season. Choosing to continue your Lenten sacrifice on Sunday is a personal choice.</p> </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1645066798125"><strong class="schema-faq-question">When is Palm Sunday?</strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer">Palm Sunday, the last Sunday during Lent, takes place on March 24 in 2024. It signifies Jesus's triumphant return to Jerusalem after spending 40 days and nights in the desert. At Mass, we celebrate his return and our desire to follow him. </p> </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1645066637227"><strong class="schema-faq-question">When does Lent end?</strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer">Lent ends with the start of the Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday. This year, Lent ends on April 17, 2025.</p> </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1645066714527"><strong class="schema-faq-question">When is Good Friday?</strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer"><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/good-friday-the-passion-of-christ/">Good Friday</a> takes place between Palm Sunday and Easter, as part of the Easter Triduum. It will occur on April 18, 2025, one day after Holy Thursday (or Maundy Thursday in some traditions.)</p> </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1645066908053"><strong class="schema-faq-question">When is Easter in 2025?</strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer">Easter falls on Sunday, April 20, 2025. </p> </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1645066967087"><strong class="schema-faq-question">When is Orthodox Lent in 2025?</strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer">Orthodox Lent (known as Great Lent) begins on Monday, March 3 <a href="https://www.goarch.org/chapel/calendar?month=3&amp;year=2025&amp;viewStyle=GridView&amp;viewType=ViewReadings">according to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America</a>. It follows Forgiveness Sunday, also known as Cheesefare Sunday. </p> </div> </div> <!-- /wp:yoast/faq-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":"lent-embed"} --> <p class="lent-embed"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>SEE MORE:</strong> <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/lent-prayers/">Lent Prayers</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>SEE ALSO</strong>: <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/happy-easter-wishes/">Happy Easter Wishes</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> [post_title] => When Is Lent in 2025? 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WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 10754 [post_author] => 18 [post_date] => 2022-01-19 00:06:11 [post_date_gmt] => 2022-01-19 00:06:11 [post_content] => <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;<br>blessed are thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.<br>Holy Mary, Mother of God,<br>pray for us sinners,<br>now and at the hour of our death.<br>Amen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Words of the Hail Mary Prayer</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Table of Contents</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#what-is-the-hail-mary">What is the Hail Mary?</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#why-to-pray">Why do Catholics pray the Hail Mary?</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#when-to-pray">When is the Hail Mary said?</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Other languages<!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#latin">Hail Mary in Latin</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#spanish">Hail Mary in Spanish</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#italian">Hail Mary in Italian</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#songs">Hail Mary prayer in Songs</a><!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#hail-mary-gentle-woman">"Hail Mary, Gentle Woman"</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#ave-maria">"Ave Maria"</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#step-by-step">How to Pray the Hail Mary: Step by Step</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="what-is-the-hail-mary">What is the Hail Mary?</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.^&nbsp;And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus.&nbsp;He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his ancestor David.^&nbsp;He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.”&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Luke 1:30-33</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Hail Mary is a Scripture-based prayer in which we meditate on words from the Gospel of Luke. In the second half of the prayer, we ask Mary to intercede for us and bring us closer to her Son, Jesus.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">It's also the heart of the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-rosary/">Rosary</a>, in which we pray with Mary while contemplating the sacred mysteries, or significant moments, of Jesus' life, death, and Resurrection. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Hail Mary is traditionally prayed by Catholics, but many people (both Christian and non-Christian) feel drawn to Mary. They recognize her powerful witness as a faithful disciple of Christ and seek her aid as a compassionate spiritual mother.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Along with the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-our-father/">Lord's Prayer (Our Father)</a>, the Hail Mary is one of the first prayers that Catholics learn in their journeys of faith.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:block {"ref":42538} /--> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Origin</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Hail Mary is <a href="https://media.ascensionpress.com/podcast/the-biblical-roots-of-the-hail-mary/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">rooted</a> in Scripture — the initial lines are taken directly from the first chapter of the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-gospels/">Gospel</a> of Luke. We read that God sends the Angel Gabriel to proclaim to the Virgin Mary that she is to bear the Son of God. Upon coming to her, the Angel greets Mary, saying, "Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you" (<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+1&amp;version=NRSV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Luke 1:28</a>). We address Mary in the same way at the beginning of our prayer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Mary gives her full consent to God's plan of salvation, and the Angel departs from her. Then she sets out in haste to visit her cousin Elizabeth, who, in her old age, is six months pregnant with a son; "for nothing will be impossible for God" (<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+1&amp;version=NABRE" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Luke 1:37</a>).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">As soon as Mary enters the house and greets Elizabeth, the infant leaps in her womb.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:pullquote --> <figure class="wp-block-pullquote"><blockquote><p>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. And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?”<meta charset="utf-8"></p><cite>Luke 1:41b-43</cite></blockquote></figure> <!-- /wp:pullquote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Initially adapted from Scripture in Latin, we recognize the many verses from Luke that form the Hail Mary in English today. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":10836,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none","align":"center","className":"is-style-rounded"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-style-rounded"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/CultofPerpetualHelpVetusImagoMiraculisClaraVenerata.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-10836"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Icon of the Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Perpetual Help (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_Lady_of_Perpetual_Help">Wikipedia</a>)</em><br><br>Housed in the Church of Saint Alphonse of Liguori in Rome, legend holds that St. Luke was the original painter of this icon of the beautiful Virgin Mary. </figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="why-to-pray">Why do Catholics pray the Hail Mary? </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">To trust God as Mary did </h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Each time we pray the Hail Mary, we recognize the holiness of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and her unhesitating, unwavering acceptance <meta charset="utf-8"></meta>of God’s will for her life. Theologians call Mary’s beautiful "Yes" to God at the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/feast-of-the-annunciation/">Annunciation</a> her <meta charset="utf-8"></meta><a href="https://catholicexchange.com/what-marys-fiat-shows-us-about-christ-and-ourselves/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">“fiat”</a> <meta charset="utf-8"></meta>— Latin for <meta charset="utf-8"></meta>“let it be done.<meta charset="utf-8"></meta>” At every moment, Mary placed her complete trust in God’s plan for the world. When we pray, we remember her humble <meta charset="utf-8"></meta>“yes” and seek to have the same disposition before God in our relationships with Him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">To ask Mary for her guidance and prayers</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">St. Padre Pio said, “Abandon yourself in the hands of Mary. She will take care of you.” When we pray the Hail Mary, we abandon ourselves to Mary, who is not only Jesus' mother but ours as well. Before his death on the cross, Jesus entrusted all of his disciples to Mary and her spiritual maternity (<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+19&amp;version=NABRE" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">John 19:26-27</a>). So we trust that, as our greatest intercessor in Heaven, she is praying for us without ceasing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">To know Christ more fully</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">One thing is clear: although the repeated<em>&nbsp;Hail Mary&nbsp;</em>is addressed directly to Mary, it is to Jesus that the act of love is ultimately directed, with her and through her.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Pope St. John Paul II, Rosarium Virginis Mariae Apostolic Letter (2002)</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">God chose Mary as the singular vessel for His Son to come down to earth and save the world. In our faith, we do not worship Mary; she remains a creature, beloved by God. But we do honor her because she is the "disciple <em>par excellence</em>" - the perfect follower of Jesus. Everything she is and does points to him. So through her, who knew him best, we come to know Christ more fully.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/HailMary">Pray the Hail Mary on Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="when-to-pray">When do we pray the Hail Mary?</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Hail Mary can be prayed as an individual prayer at any time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">It is also commonly prayed in a series of ten within the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-rosary/">Rosary</a>; to say ten Hail Mary’s is to say a “decade” of the Rosary. This repetition is not a recitation of empty phrases, but rather, a form of meditation–being drawn deeper into the mystery of Jesus, using words from Scripture.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">(Of course, the Hail Mary has also been known to be uttered during the final seconds of American football games, too!)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Hail Mary in other languages</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Praying the Hail Mary in languages other than English can help us feel united with our brothers and sisters in faith who have recited the prayer across centuries:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="latin">Hail Mary (Latin)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Ave Maria, gratia plena, <br>Dominus tecum. <br>Benedicta tu in mulieribus, <br>et benedictus fructus ventris tui, Iesus. <br>Sancta Maria, Mater Dei, ora pro nobis peccatoribus,<br>nunc, et in hora mortis nostrae. <br>Amen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Hail Mary prayer in Latin</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="spanish">Hail Mary (Spanish)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Dios te salve, María, llena eres de gracia, </em><br><em>el Señor es contigo. </em><br><em>Bendita eres entre todas las mujeres, </em><br><em>y bendito es el fruto de tu vientre, Jesús. </em><br><em>Santa María, Madre de Dios, ruega por nosotros, pecadores, </em><br><em>ahora y en la hora de nuestra muerte. </em><br><em>Amen.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Hail Mary prayer in Spanish</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="italian">Hail Mary (Italian)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Ave, o Maria, piena di grazia, il Signore è con te.<br>Tu sei benedetta fra le donne <br>e benedetto è il frutto del tuo seno, Gesù.<br>Santa Maria, Madre di Dio, prega per noi peccatori,<br>adesso e nell'ora della nostra morte.<br>Amen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Hail Mary prayer in Italian</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p id="songs" class="">The Hallow app is full of Marian prayers. Download it and start praying now.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/HailMary">Start praying on Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Hail Mary Prayer in Songs</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The words of the Hail Mary—both simple and profound—have inspired numerous hymns and devotional songs through the centuries.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-with-music/">Music</a> can be a powerful form of prayer, and songs incorporating words from the Hail Mary have an especially rich tradition in the Catholic faith.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":"lent-embed"} --> <p class="lent-embed">Hymns dedicated to Mary can enrich our prayer lives at any time, but they're also popular choices for the liturgical music of key feasts in the Church, such as the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (Jan. 1), the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/feast-of-the-annunciation/">Annunciation</a> (Mar. 25), the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/feast-of-the-assumption/">Assumption</a> (Aug. 15), Our Lady of the Rosary (Oct. 7) and the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/feast-of-the-immaculate-conception-church-teaching-prayers/">Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception</a> (Dec. 8).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p id="hail-mary-gentle-woman" class="">Some of the more popular Marian songs that capture the words and meaning of the Hail Mary prayer include:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>"Hail Mary, Gentle Woman" (by Carey Landry)</strong> - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZOnJgc7KnE">Listen on Youtube</a></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="ave-maria"><strong>"Ave Maria" (Franz Schubert)</strong> - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6zPfTlqvnc">Listen on Youtube</a></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">You can pray the Hail Mary in full or meditate on these powerful words line-by-line. Below, we offer a few meanings behind each line of the Hail Mary. Through personal prayer, however, these words may speak to you in different ways. If you already know the Hail Mary by heart, consider praying it through <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-lectio-divina/">Lectio Divina</a> to renew your relationship with this devotion. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p id="step-by-step" class="">Follow the lines below to pray with the Hail Mary step-by-step:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:yoast/how-to-block {"hasDuration":true,"days":"0","hours":"0","minutes":"1","jsonDescription":"\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Pray the Hail Mary\u003c/strong\u003e","steps":[{"id":"how-to-step-1642217186526","name":[" “Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; "],"text":[{"type":"em","props":{"children":["And he came to her and said, “Greetings, favored one! 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The Lord is with you.”</em> (Luke 1:28)<br/><br/>When the Angel Gabriel greets Mary, he proclaims her favor with God, her state as being full of grace. He recognizes her as the one who was immaculately conceived, having been redeemed by the merits of Jesus in preparation of bearing him in her womb. In this first line, we recognize her in this way as well.</p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1642217466735"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name">blessed are you among women, <meta charset="utf-8"/>and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. </strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text">W<em>hen Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/prayers-to-the-holy-spirit/">Holy Spirit</a> and exclaimed with a loud cry, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.” </em>(Luke 1:42)<br/><br/>Luke’s Gospel records these words spoken by Elizabeth when she is visited by Mary. Like Elizabeth, we joyfully reverence the holiness of both Mary and the child in her womb. And we call him by name: Jesus, whose name means "God saves."<br/><br/>Dr. Edward Sri <a href="https://media.ascensionpress.com/podcast/the-biblical-roots-of-the-hail-mary/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reflects</a>, “Here is immense power in the name of Jesus, and his name is at the very center of this prayer, making it literally a Christo-centric prayer.”</p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1642218950680"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name">Holy Mary, Mother of God, </strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text">Mary is known by many titles <meta charset="utf-8"/>— Our Lady, the Blessed Virgin, Queen of Heaven <meta charset="utf-8"/>— and here we name her the "Mother of God." More than anything, this great title emphasizes the profound truth about who Jesus is – both fully God and fully man.</p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1642218985040"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name">pray for us sinners </strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text">In humility, we recognize ourselves as sinners, and we come to Mary in need. We call on her, who lives in perfect communion with God, to pray to Him on our behalf.</p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1642219002179"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name">now and at the hour of our death. Amen.</strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text">We ask her to pray for us now, in this moment of our Hail Mary, and at the hour of our death, when we can no longer say the words. We ask her to bring us to Heaven, where we can reside with her and all the saints in praise of God for all eternity.<br/><br/>Then we conclude, as we do in all other prayers, with this word meaning “So be it.<meta charset="utf-8"/>” Saying <meta charset="utf-8"/>“Amen<meta charset="utf-8"/>” is a testament to our belief in the truth and holiness of these words spoken by the Church through the centuries.</p> </li></ol></div> <!-- /wp:yoast/how-to-block --> <!-- wp:separator {"opacity":"css"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">You can pray the Hail Mary as a short prayer, in a decade, or in the full Rosary on the Hallow App. We look forward to praying with you!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/HailMary">Pray the Hail Mary on Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Let Mary’s mighty <em>fiat</em> inspire your life.&nbsp;<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>More Prayer Guides</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-rosary/">How to Pray the Rosary</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/7-sorrows/">How to Pray the Seven Sorrows Rosary</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-our-father/">How to Pray the Lord's Prayer</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-st-therese-novena/">How to Pray the St. Thérèse&nbsp;Novena</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-mary-undoer-of-knots-novena/">How to Pray the Mary, Undoer of Knots Novena</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-divine-mercy-chaplet/">How to Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet Novena</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-litany-of-trust/">How to Pray the Litany of Trust</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/immaculate-heart-of-mary/">Immaculate Heart of Mary Prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/hail-holy-queen-prayer-salve-regina/">Hail Holy Queen prayer</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> [post_title] => How to Pray the Hail Mary [post_excerpt] => Let Mary’s mighty fiat inspire your life with this prayer. 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WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 10459 [post_author] => 32 [post_date] => 2021-11-24 20:49:45 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-11-24 20:49:45 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">On October 3, 1789, President George Washington received a message from Congress requesting him “to recommend to the people of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><a href="https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/05-04-02-0091" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">His proclamation declared</a> that the day “be devoted by the People of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being, who is the beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Thanksgiving has roots in recognizing the many blessings God has given us, as individuals and collectively as a country. More than 230 years later, millions of Americans continue to celebrate Thanksgiving with an eye toward God as the original source of all for which we have to be grateful.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Although the history of this uniquely American holiday is steeped in appreciation for the divine, it’s not always easy to carve out time for prayer during a day that can be jam-packed with distractions ranging from cooking timers to cheerful parades.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Hallow is here to help, with a wide range of prayer options to fit your Thanksgiving plans and keep God at the center of your celebration.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Table of Contents</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#Thanksgiving-Prayers-Bible">Thanksgiving Prayers in the Bible</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#thanksgiving-morning-prayers">Prayers for Thanksgiving Morning</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#catholic-thanksgiving-prayers">Catholic Thanksgiving Prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#thanksgiving-dinner-prayers">Simple Thanksgiving Dinner Prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#short-thanksgiving-prayers">Short Thanksgiving Prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#thanksgiving-prayers-remembrance">Thanksgiving Prayers Remembering Those Who’ve Died</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#thanksgiving-prayers-mixed-company">Thanksgiving Prayers In Mixed Company</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#thanksgiving-prayers-children">Thanksgiving Prayers for Children</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#thanksgiving-prayers-hallow">Thanksgiving Prayers on Hallow</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#thanksgiving-advent-prayers">Thanksgiving and Preparing for Advent Prayer</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="Thanksgiving-Prayers-Bible">Thanksgiving Prayers in the Bible</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Sometimes the best prayers are ones that are passed down directly from Scripture.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">This passage from the 12th chapter of the Book of Isaiah is particularly relevant for Thanksgiving.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Song of Thanksgiving</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">On that day, you will say:<br>I give you thanks, O Lord;<br>though you have been angry with me,<br>your anger has abated, and you have consoled me.<br>God indeed is my salvation;<br>I am confident and unafraid.<br>For the Lord is my strength and my might,<br>and he has been my salvation.<br>With joy you will draw water<br>from the fountains of salvation,<br>And you will say on that day:<br>give thanks to the Lord, acclaim his name;<br>Among the nations make known his deeds,<br>proclaim how exalted is his name.<br>Sing praise to the Lord for he has done glorious things;<br>let this be known throughout all the earth.<br>Shout with exultation, City of Zion,<br>for great in your midst<br>is the Holy One of Israel!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Isaiah 12:1-6 NABRE</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Colossian 3:16 provides another way to tie Scripture into your Thanksgiving celebration:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, as in all wisdom you teach and admonish one another, singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Colossian 3:16 NABRE</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The <a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112521-thanksgiving.cfm">USCCB also offers</a> daily readings specifically geared toward Thanksgiving.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="thanksgiving-morning-prayers">Prayers for Thanksgiving Morning</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Holidays can be stressful, whether hosting or traveling, celebrating with large groups or spending the day alone.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">There’s no better way to begin any day than with a short prayer of thanksgiving to God, and that’s especially true on the fourth Thursday in November.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Let Hallow help you start your Thanksgiving with meaningful time with the Lord.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">With Hallow, you can join thousands of others in prayer conveniently from your phone, spending time giving thanks to God before the football games kick-off or the gravy is poured.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Download the Hallow app, and before the festivities begin, start your morning with a simple daily prayer such as the rosary or a minute meditation like Jesus I Trust In You.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>SEE ALSO: <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-rosary/">How to Pray the Rosary</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button {"backgroundColor":"black","className":"is-style-fill"} --> <div class="wp-block-button is-style-fill"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-black-background-color has-background wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/blogdownload">Pray Daily on Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="catholic-thanksgiving-prayers">Catholic Thanksgiving Prayers</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Pausing amid the busyness.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Giving thanks before the meal.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">A traditional Catholic Thanksgiving prayer can help remind us of the origins of the day and bring us closer to God by acknowledging His blessings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">It can also bring us peace.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">And during a day that can sometimes see kitchen chaos, challenging dynamics, and enough vegetable chopping to make a line cook proud, small moments of inner peace are invaluable.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Consider this prayer of thanksgiving at your table this year if you’re looking for a traditional Catholic or Christian blessing:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Good and gracious God, we give You thanks today, as we do all days, first and foremost for the gift of creation and the gift of life. We ask You to bless this food, that it may nourish us and sustain us, and strengthen our ability to do Your will. We pray in thanksgiving for all the hands involved in bringing it to our table. You tell us, Lord, that to whom much is given, much is expected. May this meal and the fellowship we enjoy not only serve as clear reminders of Your love of us, but of Your call for us to share Your love and to serve our brothers and sisters, especially those most in need. We ask this as we ask all things, through Christ, our Lord. Amen.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="thanksgiving-dinner-prayers">Simple Thanksgiving Dinner Prayers</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Perhaps you’re interested in more of a simple Thanksgiving table blessing. Many families begin a meal by “saying grace,” and Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be an exception.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Although most Thanksgiving dinners are unlike any other meal, the prayer before it doesn’t have to be a “special” prayer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Indulging in grandma’s legendary stuffing and mom’s special sweet potato dish might make it feel like the prayer needs to be consummate to the extraordinary meal.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">But take solace in knowing that the quality of prayer has nothing to do with its length. Simple prayers can convey just as much gratitude as longer ones.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">See some examples of simple Thanksgiving blessing prayers below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Heavenly Father, we gather together today with hearts filled with gratitude. This meal we share reminds us of the endless blessings You’ve bestowed upon us. We pray in thanksgiving not only for this food we share, but in all the ways You’ve shown us Your love. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Dear God, we thank You for this meal and for all the hands that helped prepare it. We give You thanks most of all for the gift of Your Son, Jesus. Please bless the food we eat, all who are gathered today to share it, and all our loved ones who can’t be with us today. We ask this as we ask all things, through Christ, our Lord. Amen.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Even a common dinner prayer is a great option:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Bless us, O Lord, and these Thy gifts, which we are about to receive, from Thy bounty, through Christ, our Lord. Amen.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>SEE ALSO: <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-54-day-novena/">How to Pray the 54 Day Novena</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="short-thanksgiving-prayers">Short Thanksgiving Prayers</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Dear Lord, thank you for this meal and for all of our many blessings. Amen. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Heavenly Father, we come to you today with gratitude for all of the blessings you’ve given us, especially our friends and family members, and for the nourishment you provide. Amen. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Dear Lord, thank you for being here with us today. Guide our hearts toward gratitude today and every day. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Dear Lord, thank you for today, for yesterday, and for tomorrow. Thank you for the time to be together and to praise You. Amen. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="thanksgiving-prayers-remembrance">Thanksgiving Prayers Remembering Those Who’ve Died</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The holidays can be difficult for those who are grieving the loss of loved ones. We often have many happy memories from celebrating past holidays with those who are no longer with us.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">With November being the month of remembrance, the Thanksgiving blessing can be a perfect time to ask for God’s prayers for family members and friends whom we’ve lost in the past year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Consider the following prayer to remember those who have passed away:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Heavenly Father, we come to You today with grateful hearts, recognizing the many gifts You’ve given us that have allowed for this special meal to come together. Still, we acknowledge our sadness that our gathering today feels incomplete. We lift up to You our dearly departed, [Say names of lost loved ones] and ask You to bless them as you bless us. We’re comforted by the promise of Your Kingdom and look forward to one day sharing together in a heavenly feast with all those who are not with us today. In Your name, we pray. Amen.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Hallow app also offers a litany for the dead that can help you remember deceased loved ones of all generations.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button {"backgroundColor":"black","className":"is-style-fill"} --> <div class="wp-block-button is-style-fill"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-black-background-color has-background wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/blogdownload">Pray the Litany for the Dead</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="thanksgiving-prayers-mixed-company">Thanksgiving Prayers In Mixed Company</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">It can be easiest to lead the table blessing before the meal and offer a distinctly Catholic prayer when you’re the host and when entertaining a smaller group of guests.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In larger settings, with mixed company, or if you’re at someone else’s home, it can be more challenging to join together a large group for a traditional Catholic blessing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">If you’re not hosting the meal, you may still volunteer to lead a prayer (or you might get asked!). A more general prayer that both non-believers and devout rosary aficionados might find agreeable is the way to go.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Give thought to using a short prayer that celebrates the beauty of diversity within God’s creation, like the following:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Divine Creator, maker of the universe and all the beauty that lives within it, we give thanks for this meal and for all the good in our lives. We think of our many brothers and sisters who go without, each and every day. May this feast compel us to work to better care for all of those in the world who need our love and generosity the most. Amen.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="thanksgiving-prayers-children">Thanksgiving Prayers for Children</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">With full houses and big celebrations, it’s not uncommon for families to have a “kids table” at Thanksgiving, where grandchildren, younger cousins, and other family members will enjoy the meal.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">This is a great opportunity to introduce children to the importance of prayer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">And a great chance to let them lead it!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Here’s a short prayer you can print out for younger Thanksgiving guests, to cultivate the habit of giving thanks to God before all meals and celebrations:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Thank you, God, for this past year,</em> <em>Thank you, God, for family here,</em> <em>Thank you, God, for this delicious food,</em> <em>Thank you, God, for all that’s good!</em> <em>Amen.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="thanksgiving-prayers-hallow">Thanksgiving Prayers on Hallow</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">On the Hallow app, you’ll find many great options for prayers centered around gratitude.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><a href="https://hallow.app.link/blogdownload">Our Gratitude Praylist</a> includes a Lectio Divina on giving thanks always and another on the 10 lepers. The app also offers an <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-examen/">Examen</a> called “Reflecting on Your Blessings,” perfect as a nighttime prayer when you finally return home or when the last guest leaves.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Giving thanks is important; we make it easy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="thanksgiving-advent-prayers">Thanksgiving and Preparing for Advent Prayer</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">You’ll still have Thanksgiving leftovers in your fridge when <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/advent-2021/">Advent</a> begins, so spending some time in prayer amid all the turkey is a great spiritual tune-up to the important liturgical season preparing for Christmas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Hallow is your go-to resource for your Advent prayers and <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/christmas-prayer-catholic-blessings/">Christmas prayers</a>, providing you with an easy way to draw closer to God during a time when the outside world can make that most challenging.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">This year, Hallow’s <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/pray25/">Advent #Pray25 Challenge</a> features the cast of The Chosen. Pray every day leading up to Christmas, reflecting on on salvation history and how you can listen to God’s call today. Jonathan Roumie, the actor who portrays Jesus in The Chosen, will guide us through scripture with other cast members from The Chosen. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <h3 class="">Related Prayers</h3> <p><!-- /wp:heading --></p> <p><!-- wp:list --></p> <ul class=""> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/thanksgiving-prayer/">Thanksgiving Prayer</a></li> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/new-years-prayers/">Prayers for New Years</a></li> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-rosary/">The Rosary</a></li> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/7-sorrows/">The Seven Sorrows Rosary</a></li> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-our-father/">The Lord’s Prayer (Our Father)</a></li> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-st-therese-novena/">The St. Thérèse Novena</a></li> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-mary-undoer-of-knots-novena/">Mary, Undoer of Knots Novena</a></li> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-divine-mercy-chaplet/">Divine Mercy Novena</a></li> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/scripture/bible-verses-for-giving-thanks/">Bible Verses for Giving Thanks</a></li> </ul> <p><!-- /wp:list --></p> <p><!-- wp:buttons {"contentJustification":"center"} --></p> <div class="wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center"><!-- wp:button {"backgroundColor":"black","className":"is-style-fill"} --> <div class="wp-block-button is-style-fill"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-black-background-color has-background" href="https://hallow.app.link/blogdownload">Join Advent Prayer Challenge</a></div> <p><!-- /wp:button --></p> </div> <p><!-- /wp:buttons --></p> [post_title] => Thanksgiving Prayers: Simple Thanksgiving Blessings to Use at Your Dinner Table [post_excerpt] => Find prayer options to fit your Thanksgiving plans and keep God at the center of your celebration. 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WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 8672 [post_author] => 18 [post_date] => 2021-09-19 20:46:26 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-09-19 20:46:26 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">St. Thérèse of Lisieux, often called The Little Flower, inspires us to live in simplicity and put love at the forefront of daily life. We pray the St. Therese Novena to grow our trust in God's love for us. <br><br>We celebrate St. Thérèse's feast day on October 1. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Let us not grow tired of prayer: confidence works miracles. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>St. Thérèse of Lisieux (The Little Flower)</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Table of Contents </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#st-therese-of-lisieux">Who was St. Therese? </a><!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#st-therese-childhood">Childhood</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#st-therese-little-way">"The Little Way"</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#st-therese-canonization">Canonization </a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#A-doctor-of-the-Church">A doctor of the Church</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#Why-pray-St-Therese-Novena">Why pray the St. Therese Novena? </a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#when-to-pray-st-therese-novena">When should we pray the St. Therese Novena?</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#How-to-Pray-St-Therese-Novena">How to pray the St. Therese novena </a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#st-therese-morning-offering">Also pray: St. Therese Morning Offering</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="st-therese-of-lisieux">Who was St. Therese? </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="st-therese-childhood">Childhood</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">St. Thérèse was born in 1873 in France to Zelie and Louis Martin. The youngest of five siblings, <a href="https://www.littleflower.org/st-therese/who-is-st-therese/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">St. Thérèse</a> was stubborn but devout from a very young age. She was quite bright but often became bored at school because of it. Around age 9, Thérèse became ill with no working treatment; she prayed for a cure to her illness. Turning to a statue of the Virgin Mary smiling down on her, Therese was healed. She wrote, “Mary's face radiated kindness and love.” </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Her inclination towards religious life grew even more fervent after this healing, though she was still so young. She hungered to grow closer to Christ. By age 13, two of her old sisters had already entered the Carmelite monastery in Lisieux, and St. Therese longed to be there with them. She begged the local bishop, and even Pope Leo XIII,&nbsp;during a pilgrimage to Italy. He <a href="https://www.littleflower.org/st-therese/who-is-st-therese/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">told</a> her, “Go, go, you will enter if God wills it.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">She entered the Carmelite monastery in Lisieux in 1888 — at age 15. She grew in peace, humility, and love. In 1896, she fell ill with tuberculosis. She wrote the <em>Story of a Soul</em> during the months preceding her death. She passed away in 1897, praising God up until her last moment on earth. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="st-therese-little-way">“The Little Way” </h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The rich spirituality of St. Thérèse of Lisieux is known today as the “Little Way.” The modern <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-with-saints/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Saint</a> so easily resonates with many of us for the pure ordinariness of her life, though she lived it in an extraordinary way. Her "Little Way" towards Christ was made up of small steps to find holiness in everyday life. She devoted her life to spiritual simplicity — she focused on loving God. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">If every tiny flower wanted to be a rose, spring would lose its loveliness.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>St. Thérèse of Lisieux</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In devoting her <em>little way</em> to God, she truly lived out “blooming where you're planted.” </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="st-therese-canonization">Canonization</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">St. Thérèse was canonized in 1925 by Pope Pius XI. At the time, she was the youngest Saint ever to be canonized — she passed away at the young age of 24. Her parents Zelie and Louis Martin were canonized, too. In 2015, Pope Francis <a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/homilies/2015/documents/papa-francesco_20151018_omelia-canonizzazioni.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">canonized</a> them as the first and only married couple to be made Saints together. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The holy spouses Louis Martin and Marie-Azélie Guérin practiced Christian service in the family, creating day by day an environment of faith and love which nurtured the vocations of their daughters, among whom was Saint Therese of the Child Jesus.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Pope Francis</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="A-doctor-of-the-Church">A doctor of the Church</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Before this, however, St. Pope John Paul II honored St. Therese for her spiritual contribution to the Church. In 1997, he <a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/homilies/1997/documents/hf_jp-ii_hom_19101997.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">declared</a> St. Therese a doctor of the universal Church. A <a href="https://uscatholic.org/articles/200807/chronological-list-of-the-doctors-of-the-church/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">doctor of the Church</a> is a Saint whose writings and teachings are recognized by the Church to have contributed greatly to Catholicism. With this title, the Church deems the saint's work <em>true</em> and <em>beneficial</em>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">St. Thérèse of Lisieux did not only grasp and describe the profound truth of Love as the centre and heart of the Church, but in her short life she lived it intensely. It is precisely this&nbsp;<em>convergence of doctrine and concrete experience</em>, of truth and life, of teaching and practice, which shines with particular brightness in this Saint, and which makes her an attractive model especially for young people and for those who are seeking true meaning for their life.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>St. Pope John Paull II, October 19, 1997</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">St. Pope John Paull II recognized that, though St. Therese died young, she understood the “divine Love that surrounds and penetrates every human venture.” Her unfaltering <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-litany-of-trust/">trust</a> in God continues to inspire us in our daily lives today. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Today, there are 36 recognized doctors of the Church whom St. Thérèse sits among in Heaven. However, only four of them are <a href="https://blessedisshe.net/blog/female-doctors-church/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">female doctors of the Church</a> — St. Hildegard of Bingen, <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/st-catherine-of-siena-feast-prayers-quotes-feast-day/">St. Catherine of Siena</a>, <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/st-teresa-of-avila-prayers-quotes-feast-day/">St. Teresa of Ávila</a> (Hallow's patron saint), and St. Thérèse of Lisieux. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="Why-pray-St-Therese-Novena">Why pray the St. Therese Novena?</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We pray this <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-novenas/">novena</a> to become more like St. Thérèse — to find beauty in the simplicity of life, to trust God wholeheartedly, and to live a life full of love. St. Thérèse was a remarkably humble and young follower and friend of Jesus. We pray in the footsteps of her<em> little way</em> to love God and seek goodness the way she did. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In a time like ours, so frequently marked by an ephemeral and hedonistic culture, this new doctor of the Church proves to be remarkably effective in enlightening the mind and heart of those who hunger and thirst for truth and love.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>St. Pope John Paull II, October 19, 1997</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="when-to-pray-st-therese-novena">When should we pray the St. Therese Novena?</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We can pray the St. Thérèse Novena whenever we need guidance to grow our trust in God's love for us. Whether it's to discover our own “Little Way” in this world or seek simplicity, we can pray this novena asking for St. Thérèse's intercession in our lives. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">I take refuge, then, in prayer, and turn to Mary, and our Lord always triumphs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>St. Thérèse of Lisieux</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The St. Thérèse Novena is commonly prayed before St. Thérèse's feast day on October 1, the day when she passed away from tuberculosis. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In partnership with the Pontifical Mission Socities, Hallow is releasing a special novena to St. Thérèse ahead of World Mission Sunday in 2024. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":68373,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none","className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/world-mission-sunday-logo-1-1024x717.png" alt="" class="wp-image-68373"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/stthereseworldmissionsunday">Pray the St. Therese Novena on Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="How-to-Pray-St-Therese-Novena">How to Pray the St. Th<strong>é</strong>r<strong>è</strong>se Novena</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:yoast/how-to-block {"hasDuration":true,"days":"0","hours":"0","minutes":"15","jsonDescription":"\u003cstrong\u003e How to pray the St. Thérèse Novena \u003c/strong\u003e","steps":[{"id":"how-to-step-1639102580405","name":["Begin by making the Sign of the Cross."],"text":[" ",{"type":"em","props":{"children":["In the name of the Father, the Son, and the ",{"type":"a","props":{"href":"https://hallow.com/blog/prayers-to-the-holy-spirit/","children":["Holy Spirit"]}},"."]}}," "],"jsonName":"Begin by making the Sign of the Cross.","jsonText":" \u003cem\u003eIn the name of the Father, the Son, and the \u003ca href=\u0022https://hallow.com/blog/prayers-to-the-holy-spirit/\u0022\u003eHoly Spirit\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/em\u003e "},{"id":"how-to-step-1639102715022","name":["Call on the Holy Spirit."],"text":[{"type":"em","props":{"children":["Come Holy Spirit and fill the hearts of the faithful, and kindle in them the fire of divine love."]}}," "],"jsonName":"Call on the Holy Spirit.","jsonText":"\u003cem\u003eCome Holy Spirit and fill the hearts of the faithful, and kindle in them the fire of divine love.\u003c/em\u003e "},{"id":"how-to-step-1639102939624","name":["Call on St. Thérèse. 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Amen.\u003c/em\u003e "}],"defaultDurationText":"Time needed:"} --> <div class="schema-how-to wp-block-yoast-how-to-block"><p class="schema-how-to-total-time"><span class="schema-how-to-duration-time-text">Time needed: </span>15 minutes. </p><p class="schema-how-to-description"><strong> How to pray the St. Thérèse Novena </strong></p> <ol class="schema-how-to-steps"><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1639102580405"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name">Begin by making the Sign of the Cross.</strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text"> <em>In the name of the Father, the Son, and the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/prayers-to-the-holy-spirit/">Holy Spirit</a>.</em> </p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1639102715022"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name">Call on the Holy Spirit.</strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text"><em>Come Holy Spirit and fill the hearts of the faithful, and kindle in them the fire of divine love.</em> </p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1639102939624"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name">Call on St. Thérèse. </strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text"><em>Dearest St. Thérèse of Lisieux, you said that you would spend your time in heaven doing good on earth.</em><br/><br/><em>Your trust in God was complete. Pray that He may increase my trust in His goodness and mercy as I ask for the following petitions ... [name your petitions]</em></p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1639102967359"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name">Ask St. Thérèse to pray for you. </strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text"><em>Pray for me that I, like you, may have great and innocent confidence in the loving promises of our God. Pray that I may live my life in union with God’s plan for me, and one day see the Face of God whom you loved so deeply.</em><br/><br/><em>St. Thérèse, you were faithful to God even unto the moment of your death. Pray for me that I may be faithful to our loving God. May my life bring peace and love to the world through faithful endurance in love for God our savior.</em></p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1639103029768"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name">Talk with God.</strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text"><em>Loving God, you blessed St. Thérèse with a capacity for a great love. Help me to believe in your unconditional love for each of your children, especially for me.</em> </p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1639103046955"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name">Say and rest with the day's prayer.</strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text">Your guide on Hallow will lead you through each day of the novena. Rest with today's intention to grow closer to God through the intercession of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. </p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1639103092042"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name">Close with a Glory Be.</strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text"><em>Glory be to the Father, to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.</em> </p> </li></ol></div> <!-- /wp:yoast/how-to-block --> <!-- wp:separator {"opacity":"css","className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">This novena is one of our upcoming Community Challenges, and we couldn't be more excited to pray with you to grow our trust in God's love for us. In the meantime, you can pray the <a href="https://hallow.com/2022/09/21/how-to-pray-the-surrender-novena/">Surrender Novena</a>, the&nbsp;<a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-54-day-novena/">54-Day Novena</a>, the&nbsp;<a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-divine-mercy-chaplet/">Divine Mercy Novena</a>,&nbsp;and other novenas on the app. Check out the "Novenas" tab to discover more 9-day prayers of intention. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="st-therese-morning-offering">Also pray: St. Thérèse Morning Offering </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>"O my God! I offer Thee all my actions of this day for the intentions and for the glory of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. I desire to sanctify every beat of my heart, my every thought, my simplest works, by uniting them to Its infinite merits; and I wish to make reparation for my sins by casting them into the furnace of Its Merciful Love.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>O my God! I ask of Thee for myself and for those whom I hold dear, the grace to fulfill perfectly Thy Holy Will, to accept for love of Thee the joys and sorrows of this passing life, so that we may one day be united together in heaven for all Eternity.</em> <meta charset="utf-8"><em>Amen."</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="more-prayers">How to Pray: More Prayers</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-rosary/">How to Pray the Rosary</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/7-sorrows/">How to Pray the Seven Sorrows Rosary</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-st-jude-novena/">How to Pray the St. Jude&nbsp;Novena</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-hail-mary/">How to Pray the Hail Mary</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-mary-undoer-of-knots-novena/">How to Pray the Mary, Undoer of Knots Novena</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-divine-mercy-chaplet/">How to Pray the Divine Mercy Novena</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/HowtoPrayStTherese">Pray the St. Therese Novena on Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> [post_title] => How to Pray the St. Thérèse Novena [post_excerpt] => Pray this novena to grow your trust in God's love for you. 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WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 9421 [post_author] => 18 [post_date] => 2021-09-19 20:40:53 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-09-19 20:40:53 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Transitioning from work, late-night tasks, or even socializing to rest is often no easy feat at night. In fact, falling asleep can sometimes be the most frustrating part of the day ... We've all had those nights when we need rest the most, but our brains won't stop thinking about tomorrow's <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-prayer-helped-me-with-my-to-do-list-anxiety%EF%BB%BF/">to-do list</a>. Other times, we feel <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/prayers-for-anxiety/">anxious</a> about something going in our lives.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">As you return to rest each night, consider this transition a time to hear God's word or rest in His company. It might take some practice to turn from your to-do list to <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/drawing-comfort-from-scripture-mental-health-awareness-month-2021/">Scripture</a> or a <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-with-saints/">Saint's prayer</a>, but we hope these prayers for sleep will guide you towards peace in His presence as your last moments of the day are spent with God. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Jesus has shown me the only way that leads to the fire of divine love: it is that of a little child who, full of trust, falls asleep in its father's arms.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>St. Therese of Lisieux</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bible-verses-to-guide-your-prayer-for-sleep">Bible verses to guide your prayer for sleep</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Throughout the Old and New Testaments, God leads his people to rest. He gives them peace, comfort and takes on their <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+11%3A28-30&amp;version=NRSV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">burdens</a>. And He does the same for you each day and night. Rest with God's Word with these Bible verses for sleep. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-psalm-3-5">Psalm 3:5</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">“I lie down and sleep;<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I wake again, for the&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;sustains me.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-john-14-27">John 14:27</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><meta charset="utf-8">“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.<meta charset="utf-8">”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-philippians-4-6-7">Philippians 4:6-7</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><meta charset="utf-8"><meta charset="utf-8">“<meta charset="utf-8">‘Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.<meta charset="utf-8">’” Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.&nbsp;And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.<meta charset="utf-8">”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-matthew-11-28-30">Matthew 11:28-30</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><meta charset="utf-8">“<meta charset="utf-8">‘Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.&nbsp;Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.^&nbsp;For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.<meta charset="utf-8">’” </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-proverbs-3-24-26">Proverbs 3:24-26</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><meta charset="utf-8">“If you sit down,&nbsp;you will not be afraid;<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.<br>^&nbsp;Do not be afraid of sudden panic,<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;or of the storm that strikes the wicked;<br>^&nbsp;for the&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;will be your confidence<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;and will keep your foot from being caught.<meta charset="utf-8">”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-psalm-23-1-3">Psalm 23: 1-3</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><meta charset="utf-8">“The&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;is my shepherd, I shall not want.<br>^&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He makes me lie down in green pastures;<br>he leads me beside still waters;<br>^&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;he restores my soul.<br>He leads me in right paths<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;for his name’s sake.<meta charset="utf-8">”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bible-stories-for-sleep">Bible stories for sleep</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">On Hallow, you can fall asleep to a variety of Bible Stories from voices of all kinds of people. These Bible stories speak to our partners' personal faith journeys and relationships with God. These prayers for sleep are perfect for when you need comfort, you're looking to meditate on a particular moment in the Bible, or you're simply looking for a guide in prayer. Below are a few of the many <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/fall-asleep-with-7-new-bible-stories/">Bible bedtime stories</a> on Hallow. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/blogdownload">Fall Asleep with a Hallow Bible Story Tonight</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-comfort-my-people-chika-anyanwu">Comfort, My People (Chika Anyanwu)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><a href="https://www.chika.church/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chika Anyanwu</a>, a Catholic speaker and writer, prayerfully reads <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+40-44&amp;version=NRSV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Isaiah 40-44</a> in this Bible Story. Listen on Hallow to hear God's promises as you fall asleep tonight. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">“<em>The&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;is the everlasting God,<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the Creator of the ends of the earth.<br>He does not faint or grow weary;<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;his understanding is unsearchable.<br>^&nbsp;He gives power to the faint,<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;and strengthens the powerless.</em>”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><meta charset="utf-8">(Isaiah 40:28-29)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-psalm-139-fr-mike-schmitz">Psalm 139 (Fr. Mike Schmitz)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm+139&amp;version=NRSV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Psalm 139</a>, read by <meta charset="utf-8">Fr. Mike Schmitz in this Bible Story, reminds us of God's infinite wisdom. Fall asleep hearing how God will never leave you. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><meta charset="utf-8">“<em>O&nbsp;Lord, you have searched me and known me.<br>^&nbsp;You know when I sit down and when I rise up;<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;you discern my thoughts from far away.<br>^&nbsp;You search out my path and my lying down,<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;and are acquainted with all my ways.</em><meta charset="utf-8">”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">(Psalm 139:1-3)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-romans-dr-scott-hahn">Romans (Dr. Scott Hahn)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In this Bible Story, <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/hallow-press-release-our-newest-partner-dr-scott-hahn/">Dr. Scott Hahn</a> leads us through a selection of writings from St. Paul the Apostle in his Letter to the Romans. Rest in the reminder of God's endless grace for you as you fall asleep with Romans tonight. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><meta charset="utf-8">“<em>Therefore we have been buried with him by baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life.</em><meta charset="utf-8">” (Romans 6:4)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-saint-prayers-for-sleep">Saint prayers for sleep</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-with-saints/">Saints</a> were and are professionals at resting in God's presence. Pray alongside these Saints as you fall asleep tonight with their words. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/blogdownload">Pray with the Saints </a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-surrender-st-ignatius-of-loyola">Surrender (St. Ignatius of Loyola)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><a href="https://hallow.com/saints/ignatius-loyola/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">St. Ignatius</a> prompts us to surrender everything from today to God. As we fall asleep, we can return everything He has given us back to Him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Take, Lord, and receive all my liberty,<br>My memory, my understanding,<br>And my entire will,<br>All I have and call my own.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>You have given all to me.<br>To you, Lord, I return it.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Everything is yours; do with it what you will.<br>Give me only your love and your grace,<br>That is enough for me.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-holy-rest-st-john-henry-newman">Holy Rest (St. John Henry Newman)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">This prayer reminds us that God will watch us over as we rest tonight, and He will be with us all day tomorrow, too. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>O Lord, support us all the day long,<em><br>Until the shadows lengthen</em>,<br>And the evening comes,<br>And the busy world is hushed,<br>And the fever of life is over,<br>And our work is done.<br>Then in thy mercy,<br>Grant us a safe lodging and a holy rest,<br>And peace at last.<br>Amen.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-surrender-novena">The Surrender Novena</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">God gave Father Dolindo Ruotolo, who was St. Padre Pio's spiritual director, this short prayer which we repeat nine times as a <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-novenas/">novena</a>. As we say this prayer for sleep, we seek the virtue of humility — to trust that Jesus will take care of everything. Pray this novena on Hallow with Jonathan Roumie, the actor who plays Jesus in The Chosen. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>“O Jesus, I surrender myself to You, take care of everything!”</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator {"opacity":"css"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We hope these prayers for sleep help you end your day in peace with God and fall asleep easily tonight. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/blogdownload">Pray with Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-more-prayers"><strong>More Prayers</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/prayers-for-strength/">Prayers for Strength</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/prayers-for-healing/">Prayers for Healing</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/2022/09/02/prayers-for-hope/">Prayers for Hope</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/prayers-for-anxiety/">Prayers for Anxiety</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/scripture/bible-verses-for-sleep/">Bible Verses for Sleep</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> [post_title] => Prayers for Sleep [post_excerpt] => We hope these prayers help you end your day in peace with God. 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