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Say this prayer at the end of the day

PRAYER TO SAY AT THE END OF THE DAY

Oh my God, I adore you and I love you with all my heart. I thank you for creating me and saving me by your grace, and for preserving and protecting me during this day. I pray that you take for yourself whatever good I might have done this day and that you forgive me whatever evil have done. Shelter me this night, and may your grace always abide with me and my loved ones. Amen.

NIGHT PRAYER

Jesus Christ, my God, I adore you and thank you

for all the graces you have given me today.

I offer you my sleep and all the moments of this night,

and I beseech you to keep me without sin.

I therefore put myself under the mantle of our Lady, my Mother.

Let your holy angels stand about me and keep me in peace;

and let your blessing be upon me.

Amen.

THE MEMORARE

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary,

that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection,

implored your help, or sought your intercession,

was left unaided.

Inspired by this confidence,

I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother.

To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful.

O Mother of the Word Incarnate,

despise not my petitions,

but in your mercy, hear and answer me.

Amen.

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When you feel weak in the morning, say this short powerful prayer

Have you ever felt too weak in the morning to get out of bed and say your prayer?

It is common to feel weak in the mornings, many of us especially hate Monday mornings since it means running off to work after a relaxing weekend.

Hence, we recommend you say this short powerful prayer when you feel weak in the morning by St Therese of the Child Jesus to boost your energy for the day’s tasks ahead.

 

When you feel weak in the morning, say this short powerful prayer:

 

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.

O my God! I ask thee for myself and for those whom I hold dear, the grace to fulfil 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. Amen.

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Prayer when you’re feeling weak or down

Say this prayer for a peaceful night’s sleep

Here’s a simple night prayer before bed for a peaceful night’s sleep.

Committing yourself to God’s hand at the end of the day is the first step for assurance and a peaceful night’s sleep.  praying for forgiveness for our commissions throughout the day and eagerness to improve the next day should always be part of the agenda. Say this prayer for a peaceful night’s sleep. Surely, he will watch over you and protect you. Amen!

(Make the Sign of the Cross at every +)

+In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

All praise to you, O God, this night,
For all the blessings of the light;
Keep us, we pray, O king of kings,
Beneath your own almighty wings.

Forgive us, Lord, through Christ your Son
Whatever wrong this day we’ve done;
Your peace give to the world, O Lord,
That all might live in one accord.

Enlighten us, O Blessed Light,
And give us rest throughout this night.
O strengthen us, that for your sake,
We all may serve you when we wake. Amen.

Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit.
You have redeemed us, Lord God of truth.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

Protect us, Lord, as we stay awake;
watch over us as we sleep, That awake,
we may keep watch with Christ,
and asleep, rest in his peace.

Nunc Dimittis

+ Lord, now let your servant depart in peace, according to your word.
For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all peoples.
A light to reveal you to the nations and the glory of your people Israel.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

Protect us, Lord, as we stay awake; watch over us as we sleep,
That awake, we may keep watch with Christ, and asleep, rest in his peace.

+May the all-powerful Lord grant us a restful night and peaceful death. Amen.

Salve Regina

Hail, holy Queen, Mother of Mercy,
Our life, our sweetness, and our hope.
To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve;
To thee do we send up our sighs,
mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.
Turn then, most gracious advocate,
thine eyes of mercy toward us; And after this our exile,
show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.

“The Patronage Prayer”

We fly to thy patronage, O holy Mother of God; despise not our petitions in our necessities, but deliver us always from all dangers, O glorious and blessed Virgin. Amen.

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The Most Powerful Healing Prayer by Saint Padre Pio

This profound Healing Prayer was composed by Saint Padre Pio — a humble Capuchin friar whose life radiated holiness, compassion, and the miraculous power of faith. Through this very prayer, countless souls found peace, healing, and strength amid their trials.

Today, I invite you to pray it with the same trust that filled Padre Pio’s heart — the trust that nothing is impossible for God. Whatever your pain or suffering may be, offer it to the Lord with faith and surrender. Let His mercy reach you. Let His healing love renew your body, calm your mind, and restore your spirit.

Healing Prayer of Saint Padre Pio:

Heavenly Father, I thank You for loving me.
I thank You for sending Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, to the world to save and to set me free.
I trust in Your power and grace that sustain and restore me.

Loving Father,
touch me now with Your healing hands,
for I believe that Your will is for me to be well in mind, body, soul, and spirit.

Cover me with the most precious Blood of Your Son,
our Lord, Jesus Christ, from the top of my head to the soles of my feet.
Cast out anything that should not be in me.
Root out any unhealthy and abnormal cells.
Open any blocked arteries or veins and rebuild and replenish any damaged areas.
Remove all inflammation and cleanse any infection
by the power of Jesus’ precious Blood.

Let the fire of Your healing love pass through my entire body
to heal and make new any diseased areas,
so that my body will function the way You created it to function.

Touch also my mind and my emotions,
even the deepest recesses of my heart.
Saturate my entire being with Your presence,
love, joy, and peace, and draw me ever closer to You every moment of my life.

And Father, fill me with Your Holy Spirit
and empower me to do Your works,
so that my life will bring glory and honour to Your holy name.

I ask this in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen.

Get your day started with God with these 7 powerful morning prayers

Prayer is the greatest way to start your day 

 

Rise and shine – the great morning awaits all of God’s children.

This may be a well-known fact … not everyone is a morning person. Some people really struggle to get out of bed and get their day started. Praying to God is the proper way to acquire the desired encouragement, peace and strength for the day’s duties. With hopes of supporting those anti-morning believers and in addition inspiring the go-getters of the world, we gift to you an amazing list of powerful efficacious morning prayers.

Arising from Sleep

O Master and holy God, who are beyond our understanding: at your word, light came forth out of darkness. In your mercy, you gave us rest through night-long sleep, and raised us up to glorify your goodness and to offer our supplication to You. Now, in your own tender love, accept us who adore You and give thanks to You with all our heart. Grant us all our requests, if they lead to salvation; give us the grace of manifesting that we are children of light and day, and heirs to your eternal reward. In the abundance of your mercies, O Lord, remember all your people; all those present who pray with us; all our brethren on land, at sea, or in the air, in every place of Your domain, who call upon your love for mankind. Upon all, pour down your great mercy, that we, saved in body and in soul, may persevere unfailingly; and that, in our confidence, we may extol your exalted and blessed Name, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, always, now and forever. Amen

 

The Good Morning God Prayer

 

Good Morning God!

You are ushering in another day,

untouched and freshly new.

So here I am to ask you, God,

if You’ll renew me too.

 

Forgive the many errors that I made yesterday

and let me try again dear God

to walk closer in Your way.

 

But Lord, I am well aware,

I can’t make it on my own.

So take my hand and hold it tight,

for I cannot walk alone.

 

Morning Offering to the Sacred Heart

 

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

 

Morning Prayer

I adore Thee, O my God, and I love Thee with all my heart. I give Thee thanks that Thou hast created me, made me a Christian, and preserved me this night. I offer Thee the actions of this day; grant that all of them may be according to Thy holy Will, and for Thy greater glory. Save me from sin and from all evil. Let Thy grace be always with me.
Amen.

 

Prayers at the Day’s Beginning

 

Lord, one more day to love you!

O Jesus, watch over me always, especially today, or I shall betray you like Judas.

Lord, today is the day I begin!

Jesus, shine through me and be so in me that every person I come in contact with may feel your presence in my soul.

My God, send me thy Holy Spirit to teach me what I am and what thou art!

May the Passion of Christ be ever in our heart.

And to be more with Him, more with Him, not merely with oneself.

 

Father, my heart is heavy. I feel like I have to carry the burden alone. Words like “overwhelmed,” “distraught,” “exhausted” seem to describe where I am. I am not sure how to let you carry my heavy load, so please show me how. Take it from me. Let me rest and be refreshed so that my heart won’t be so heavy in the morning. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Dear Lord, help me remember what a difference it makes when I make time with You a priority in my morning. Awaken me in body and spirit each day with a desire to meet with You and to hear You speak words of affirmation, assurance and wisdom over my heart as I prepare to go into my day. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

A Night Prayer (A Prayer of St. Padre Pio)

A Night Prayer (A Prayer of St. Padre Pio)

 

In the name of the Father + and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

Stay with me, Lord, for it is necessary to have You present so that I do not forget You. You know

how easily I abandon You.

Stay with me, Lord, because I am weak and I need Your strength, that I may not fall so often.

Stay with me, Lord, for You are my life, and without You, I am without fervor.

Stay with me, Lord, for You are my light, and without You, I am in darkness.

Stay with me, Lord, to show me Your will.

Stay with me, Lord, so that I hear Your voice and follow You.

Stay with me, Lord, for I desire to love You very much, and always be in Your company.

Stay with me, Lord, if You wish me to be faithful to You.

Stay with me, Lord, for as poor as my soul is, I wish it to be a place of consolation for You, a nest of

Love.

Stay with me Jesus!

Stay with me, Jesus, for it is getting late and the day is coming to a close, and life passes, death, judgement, eternity approaches. It is necessary to renew my strength, so that I will not stop along the way and for that, I need You. It is getting late and death approaches. I fear the darkness, the temptations, the dryness, the cross, the sorrows. O how I need You, my Jesus, in this night of exile!

Stay with me tonight, Jesus, in life with all its dangers, I need You.

Let me recognise You as Your disciples did at the breaking of bread, so that the Eucharistic Communion be the light which disperses the darkness, the force which sustains me, the unique joy of my heart.

Stay with me, Lord, because at the hour of my death, I want to remain united to You, if not by Communion, at least by grace and love.

Stay with me, Jesus, I do not ask for divine consolation, because I do not merit it, but, the gift of Your Presence, oh yes, I ask this of You!

Stay with me, Lord, for it is You alone I look for. Your Love, Your Grace, Your Will, Your Heart, Your Spirit, because I love You and ask no other reward but to love You more and more.

With a firm love, I will love You with all my heart while on earth and continue to love You perfectly during all eternity. Amen.

 

Here is another short night prayer: A short night Prayer before bed

A short night Prayer before bed

Say this Prayer before Sleep 

 

In the name of the Father † and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. God is our refuge and strong hold, he is always there to help us in times of desolation, so we shall not fear though the earth should rock, though the mountains fall into the depths of the sea; even though its waters rage and foam, even though the mountains be shaken by its waves…

 

Come to visit us, Lord, this night, so that by your strength we may rise at daybreak to rejoice in the resurrection of Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.Save us, Lord, while we are awake; protect us while we sleep; that we may keep watch with Christ and rest with him in peace.

 

The Lord grant us a quiet night and a perfect end. Amen.

 

The Memorare

 

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary,

that never was it known

that anyone who fled to thy protection,

implored thy help,

or sought thy intercession,

was left unaided.

Inspired by this confidence

I fly unto thee,

O Virgin of virgins, my Mother.

To thee do I come,

before thee I stand,

sinful and sorrowful.

O Mother of the Word Incarnate,

despise not my petitions,

but in thy mercy hear and answer me.

Amen.

“The Patronage Prayer”

We fly to thy patronage, O holy Mother of God; despise not our petitions in our necessities, but deliver us always from all dangers, O glorious and blessed Virgin. Amen.

Evening Prayer for 22nd June, 2021

Prayer for the Evening

Praise God from whom all blessings flow!

Glory to the Father…. Alleluia!

 

Hymn

 

The youth who wealth and courts despised,

His spotless mind above to raise;

Who every rising thought chastised—

’Tis Aloysius claims our lays.

 

The tenor of his life so bright,So full of angel purity,

A seraph from the realms of light

Dwelling on earth he seemed to be.

 

No titles win nor honors move,

No worldly charms his mind allure:

The ties of blood but serve to prove,

His soul on every side secure.

 

Enamored of celestial joys,

“Let pride and wealth my choice withstand,

I scorn their gifts; they are but toys,”

He said, and joined Loyola’s band.

 

Psalm 15

 

May innocence and uprightness protect me:/ for my hope is in you, O Lord. (Ps 25:21)

Saint John Cassian defined “purity of heart” as perfect love. Vatican II’s Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, Lumen gentium, defined the holiness to which all Christians are called in the same words. The Psalmist portrays in concrete, no-nonsense terms this kind of holiness, the kind for which Saint Aloysius lived and died.

 

Lord, who shall be admitted to your tent

and dwell on your holy mountain?

 

He who walks without fault;

he who acts with justice

and speaks the truth from his heart;

he who does not slander with his tongue;

 

he who does no wrong to his brother,

who casts no slur on his neighbor,

who holds the godless in disdain,

but honors those who fear the Lord;

 

he who keeps his pledge, come what may;

who takes no interest on a loan

and accepts no bribes against the innocent.

Such a man will stand firm for ever.

 

Glory to the Father….

 

Word of God. 1 Timothy 4:12, 15

 

Let no one have contempt for your youth, but set an example for those who believe, in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity. Be diligent in these matters, be ­absorbed in them, so that your progress may be evident to everyone.

From your youth embrace discipline. (Sir 6:18)

 

Canticle of Mary

 

Think of the Lord in goodness,/ and seek him in integrity of heart. (Wis 1:1)

 

My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,

my spirit rejoices in God my Savior

for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant.

 

From this day all generations will call me blessed:

the Almighty has done great things for me,

and holy is his Name.

 

He has mercy on those who fear him

in every generation.

 

He has shown the strength of his arm,

he has scattered the proud in their conceit.

 

He has cast down the mighty from their thrones,

and has lifted up the lowly.

 

He has filled the hungry with good things,

and the rich he has sent away empty.

 

He has come to the help of his servant Israel

for he has remembered his promise of mercy,

the promise he made to our fathers,

to Abraham and his children for ever.

 

Glory to the Father…

 

Intercessions

 

Let us pray to the God of all holiness:

 

R/Sanctify your people, Lord.

 

For all those who feel unable to attain holiness,

– that they may find encouragement in your word. R/

 

For all parents,

– that they may be examples and teachers of holiness to their children. R/

 

For all those in programs of formation for priesthood or religious life,

– that they may find inspiration and encouragement in the lives of young saints. R/

 

For vocations to marriage, priesthood, diaconate, and religious life,

– that we may be blessed by their constant search for holiness. R/

 

Personal intentions

 

Our Father….

 

To all the beloved of God, called to be holy: grace and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. (cf. Rom 1:7)

 

Marian Antiphon

 

You have been made beautiful and sweet

in your delights, O holy Mother of God.

 

Salve, Regina, mater misericordiae;

vita, dulcedo, et spes nostra, salve.

Ad te clamamus, exsules filii Evae.

Ad te suspiramus, gementes et flentes

in hac lacrimarum valle.

 

Eia ergo, advocata nostra,

illos tuos misericordes oculos

ad nos converte.

Et Iesum, benedictum fructum ventris tui,

nobis post hoc exsilium ostende.

O clemens, O pia, O dulcis Virgo Maria.

 

Hail, holy Queen, mother of mercy,

our life, our sweetness, and our hope.

To you do we cry,

poor banished children of Eve.

To you do we send up our sighs,

mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.

Turn then, O most gracious advocate,

your eyes of mercy toward us,

and after this our exile

show unto us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus.

O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.

 

V/ Pray for us, O holy Mother of God,

R/ That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Powerful daily psalms to pray before bed

Saturday Night (Sunday Vigil) (Psalm 4)

When I call, answer me, O God of justice;

from anguish you released me, have mercy and hear me!

O men, how long will your hearts be closed,

will you love what is futile and seek what is false?

It is the Lord who grants favours to those whom he loves;

the Lord hears me whenever I call him.

Fear him; do not sin:  ponder on your bed and be still.

Make justice your sacrifice and trust in the Lord.

“What can bring us happiness? many say.

Lift up the light of your face on us , O Lord.

You have put into my heart a greater joy

than they have from abundance of corn and new wine.

I will lie down in peace and sleep comes at once

for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.

Sunday Night (Psalm 91)

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High

and abides in the shade of the Almighty

says to the Lord: “My refuge,

my stronghold, my God in whom I trust!”

It is he who will free you from the snare

of the fowler who seeks to destroy you;

he will conceal you under his pinions

and under his wings you will find refuge.

You will not fear the terror of the night

nor the arrow that flies by day,

[n]or the plague that prowls in the darkness

nor the scourge that lays waste at noon.

A thousand may fall at your side,

ten thousand at your right,

you, it will never approach;

his faithfulness is buckler and shield.

Your eyes have only to look

to see how the wicked are repaid,

you will have said: “Lord, my refuge!”

and have made the Most High your dwelling.

Upon you no evil shall fall,

no plague approach where you dwell.

For you has he commanded his angels,

to keep you in all your ways.

They shall bear you upon their hands

lest you strike your foot against a stone.

On the lion and the viper you will tread

and trample the young lion and the dragon.

His love he set on me, so I will rescue him;

protect him for he knows my name.

When he calls I shall answer: “I am with you.”

I will save him in distress and give him glory.

With length of life I will content him;

I shall let him see my saving power.

Monday Night (Psalm 86)

Turn your ear, O Lord, and give answer

for I am poor and needy.

Preserve my life, for I am faithful:

save the servant who trusts in you.

You are my God; have mercy on me, Lord,

for I cry to you all day long.

Give joy to you servant, O Lord,

for to you I lift up my soul.

O Lord, you are good and forgiving,

full of love to all who call.

Give heed, O Lord, to my prayer

and attend to the sound of my voice.

In the day of distress I will call

and surely you will reply.

Among the gods there in none like you, O Lord;

nor work to compare with yours.

All the nations shall come to adore you

and glorify your name, O Lord:

for you are great and do marvellous deeds,

you who alone are God.

Show me, Lord, you way

so that I may walk in you truth.

Guide my heart to fear your name.

I will praise you, Lord my God, with all my heart

and glorify your name for ever;

for your love to me has been great:

you have saved me from the depths of the grave.

The proud have risen against me;

ruthless men seek my life:

to you they pay no heed.

But you, God of mercy and compassion,

slow to anger, O Lord,

abounding in love and truth,

turn and take pity on me.

O give you strength to your servant

and save your handmaid’s son.

Show me a sign of your favor

that my foes may see to their shame

that you console me and give me your help.

Glory to the Father, and the Son,

and to the Holy Spirit: as it was

in the beginning, is now, and

will be for ever. Amen.

Tuesday Night (Psalm 143, 1-11)

Lord, listen to my prayer; turn your ear to my appeal.

You are faithful, you are just; give answer.

Do not call your servant to judgment, for no one is just in your sight.

The enemy pursues my soul; he has crushed my life to the ground;

he has made me dwell in darkness like the dead, long forgotten.

Therefore my spirit fails; my heart is numb within me. I

remember the days that are past: I ponder all your works.

I muse on what your hand has wrought and to you I stretch out my hands.

Like a parched land my soul thirsts for you.

Lord, make haste and answer; for my spirit fails within me.

Do not hide your face lest I become like those in the grave.

In the morning let me know your love, for I put my trust in you.

Make me know the way I should walk: to you I lift up my soul.

Rescue me, Lord, from my enemies; I have fled to you for refuge.

Teach me to do your will for you, O Lord, are my God.

Let your good spirit guide me in ways that are level and smooth.

For your name’s sake, Lord, save my life; in your justice save my soul from distress.

Wednesday Night (Psalm 130)

Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord,

Lord, hear my voice!

O let your ears be attentive

to the voice of my pleading.

If you, O Lord, should mark our guilt,

Lord, who would survive?

But with you is found forgiveness:

for this we revere you.

My soul is waiting for the Lord,

I count on his word.

My soul is longing for the Lord

more than watchman for daybreak.

Let the watchman count on daybreak

and Israel on the Lord.

Because with the Lord there is mercy

and fullness or redemption,

Israel indeed he will redeem

From all its iniquity.

Glory to the Father, and the Son,

and to the Holy Spirit: as it was

in the beginning, is now, and

will be for ever. Amen.

Thursday Night (Psalm 16)

Preserve me, God, I take refuge in you.

I say to the Lord: “You are my God.

My happiness lies in you alone.”

He has put into my heart a marvellous love

for the faithful ones who dwell in his land.

Those who choose other gods increase their sorrows.

Never will I offer their offerings of blood.

Never will I take their name upon my lips.

O Lord, it is you who are my portion and cup;

it is you yourself who are my prize.

The lot market out for me is my delight:

welcome indeed the heritage that falls to me!

I will bless the Lord who gives me counsel,

who even at night directs my heart.

I keep the Lord even in my sight:

since he is at my right hand, I shall stand firm.

And so my heart rejoices, my soul is gland;

even my body shall rest in safety.

For you will not leave my soul among the dead,

nor let you beloved know decay.

You will show me the path of life,

the fullness of joy in your presence,

at your right hand happiness for ever.

Friday Night (Psalm 88)

Lord my God, I call for help by day;

I cry at night before you.

Let my prayer come into your presence.

O turn your ear to my cry.

For my soul is filled with evils;

my life is on the brink of the grave.

I am reckoned as one in the tomb:

I have reached the end of my strength,

like one alone among the dead;

[l]ike the slain lying in their graves;

like those you remember no more,

cut off, as they are, from your hand.

You have laid me in the depths of the tomb,

in places that are dark, in the depths.

Your anger weighs down upon me:

I am drowned beneath your waves.

You have taken away my friends

and made me hateful in their sight.

Imprisoned, I cannot escape;

my eyes are sunken with grief.

I call to you, Lord, all the day long;

to you I stretch out my hands.

Will you work your wonders for the dead?

[W]ill the shades stand and praise you?

Will you love be told in the grave

or your faithfulness among the dead?

Will your wonders be known in the dark

or you justice in the land of oblivion?

As for me, Lord, I call to you for help:

in the morning my prayer comes before you.

Lord, why do you reject me?

Why do you hide your face?

Wretched, close to death from my youth,

I have borne your trials; I am numb.

Your fury has swept down upon me;

your terrors have utterly destroyed me.

They surround me all the day like a flood,

they assail me all together.

Friends and neighbor you have taken away:

my one companion is darkness.

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NIGHT PRAYER (A Prayer of St. Padre Pio)

A SHORT NIGHT PRAYER

A NIGHT PRAYER TO OUR BLESSED MOTHER

Night prayer to protect yourself from evil

Rekindle your Love for God to grow with this Short Prayer

Loving God is the core of Christianity; the centre of our faith! Even in the best days, we sometimes need a little help to rekindle that love.

When we look at a crucifix, it should remind us of the enormous love God has for us. This love that is on full display should then drives us to love God in return.

However, our love of God is often very little. We fail to make any effort to love God, even though he has loved us so much.

How to rekindle our Love for God?

God never ceases to show us Love and always pulls mankind towards himself. This is evident in his ultimate sacrifice; that the Son of God would sacrifice his life to save mankind. Every day at mass, we celebrate this great gesture of Love and his triumphant resurrection. We receive him in the Eucharist every day.

No matter what we are going through in life, we should never turn our back on him. If we desire to increase that love, to constantly yarn for him, one of the best ways to do so is to ask God for help. The source of love can in turn, teach us how to love.

Here is a short prayer from Fr. Francis Xavier Lasance’s book With God that begs God for a more loving heart.

My Jesus, you well know that I love you, but I do not love you enough. Oh, help me to love you more. O Love which burns always and is never extinguished, my God, you who are charity itself, kindle in my heart that divine fire which consumes the saints and transforms them into you. Amen.

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