Jesus, meek and humble of heart, make my heart like unto Thine!
Morning Offering
O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer You my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world. I offer them for all the intentions of Your Sacred Heart: the salvation of souls, reparation for sin, and the reunion of all Christians. I offer them for the intentions of our bishops and of all my associates, and in particular for those recommended by our Holy Father this month.
~ Apostleship of Prayer
Holy Father's Intentions for February 2012
General Intention: That all peoples may have access to
water and other resources needed for daily life.
Mission Intention: That the Lord may sustain the efforts
of health workers assisting the sick and elderly in the world's poorest
regions.
Especially in the mystery of the Eucharist . . . Christ becomes tangible
among us, he gives himself ever anew, he becomes ours, so that we may become
his and learn his love.
~ Pope Benedict XVI
painting of Christ by Saint Thérèse of Lisieux
for her sister, Celine (1892)
Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and
opens the door, I will enter his house and dine with him, and he with me.
~ Rev. 3:20
for beginner rosary makers and for anyone who is learning something new...
A Prayer to Our Lady, Seat of Wisdom
by Saint Thomas Aquinas
O Mary, Seat of Wisdom, so many persons of common intellect
have made through your intercession admirable progress in their studies.
I hereby choose you as my guardian and patron of my
studies. I humbly ask you to obtain for me the grace of the Holy
Spirit, so that from now on I can understand more quickly, retain more
readily, and express myself more fluently. May the example of my life
serve to honor you and your Son, Jesus. Amen.
