Day 10 of Lent

I woke up this morning hoping against all hope that it was Saturday, but soon realized, as I shut off my alarm, that it was only Friday and I had to get up and get ready for work.

Every morning, after I get dressed and take a few large gulps of coffee to wake up, I pray the "morning offering." There are various versions of the offering that many Catholics use, but my favorite is the traditional morning offering, used by the "Apostleship of Prayer" which I am proud to be a member of. The prayer goes:

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 Apostles of Prayer, and in particular for those recommended by our Holy Father this month.

This beautiful prayer sustains me throughout the day and reminds me that everything I do, if done with the right attitude and disposition, will not only give glory to God, but help me become a saint.

If you do not pray the "morning offering" or some version of it, I recommend that you begin today. It will not only please Jesus, but will help you grow in the love and mercy of God.

God bless!