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MORNING PRAYERS

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Morning prayers can refresh and recharge your soul as you get ready to take on the day with help from the best place possible: Our Creator!

Father F.X. Lasance wrote in the introduction to his work  My Prayer Book  that Morning Prayer “floods the heart with the breath of life and bathes it in the sunshine of God’s smile.” By giving God your day in prayer first thing in the morning, you get “the clear air of heaven,” as he put it, flowing into your heart.

That’s especially helpful on days that seem anything  but  heavenly. Also, on good days morning prayers can be “like honey descending into the soul,” in the words of St. Jean-Marie Vianney, in making them all that much sweeter.

We should treat morning prayers, like prayer itself, as a time to get closer to God by expressing our love for Him, thanking Him for His blessings, and offering Him everything good and bad in our day in doing His will.

It’s always good upon rising to make the Sign of the Cross ( “In the Name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.” ) followed by a Morning Offering, like this one below:

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 my relatives and friends, and in particular for the intentions of the Holy Father. Amen.

Note that this offering includes prayers for others along with ourselves, an essential part of a good prayer life, with help from the Blessed Virgin Mary. In this prayer we unite all the day’s activities and prayers with the sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Christ at Calvary and in the Mass.

There are many other good morning prayers including other  Morning Offerings ,  an offering from St. Therese ,  prayers for God's blessing , prayers for grace and guidance ,  a prayer of resolution , and a moving  morning prayer to God . If all this seems a bit overwhelming, as our Lord said, “Let not your heart be troubled” (John 14:1)! You can always pray an  Our Father ,  Hail Mary , and a  Glory Be  in morning prayers on hectic days, or perhaps say one of many great  daily prayers  (such as the acts of  Faith ,  Hope , and  Love ) on your way to work or before doing chores. Many of these prayers are short and easy to memorize.

Remember also when you’re hurried that quality trumps quantity in prayer! St. Edmund once said that “it is better to say one Pater Noster [Our Father] fervently and devoutly than a thousand with no devotion and full of distraction.”

St. Bonaventure once remarked “when we pray, the voice of the heart must be heard more than that proceeding from the mouth.” Also, it never hurts to offer God your own thoughts in spontaneous prayers, even if they’re brief.

If you’re feeling more adventurous,  St. Patrick's Breastplate  can act like a round of calisthenics in energizing your soul!  The Rosary  is excellent, particularly when you need some relief from your worries while stuck in traffic. (If you feel you don’t have enough time or can’t concentrate, try praying one decade at a time throughout the day, starting in the morning.) It also makes for good mediation.

Along that line, it’s a good idea to look at the day’s Gospel reading and meditate on it whenever possible, preferably in the morning, with your own thoughts and ideas or ones such as those given  here , perhaps.

The important thing is to “check in” with our Lord as soon as you can in morning prayers for daily guidance and support. And, no matter how busy you might be, He’s  never  too busy to hear for you.

In fact, He  wants  to hear from you, as much as possible! He’s ready to help you through the rough spots in your day, as in your life,  if you ask Him .

Christ told His apostles regarding prayer “Ask, and it shall be given you: seek, and you shall find: knock, and it shall be opened to you” (Matthew 7:7). But, as St. Louis de Montfort once said: “Only he will receive, will find, and will enter who persists in asking, seeking, and knocking.”

So if it seems God isn’t listening or answering your prayers as you desire, don’t stop praying! Make morning prayers as much a part of your routine as getting dressed or eating breakfast. St. Augustine once said “as our body cannot be kept alive without nourishment, so our soul cannot be kept spiritually alive without prayer.”

The important thing is to trust in God to answer your prayers as  He  sees fit to help you in doing His will. Give God  everything  in your day so that He can fill your heart and soul with His love and grace. Hopefully then you can help Him do the same for others!

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Traditional Catholic Morning Prayer Guide

• December 21, 2023
• 21 min read

Morning prayers are an essential part of the Catholic faith, offering a way to start the day with devotion and gratitude. The tradition of morning prayer in the Catholic Church involves adoration of God, thanksgiving for His protection during the night, and consecration of the day to His service. This section provides a comprehensive guide to traditional Catholic morning prayers, including prayers for awakening, acts of adoration and thanksgiving, morning offering prayers, and important creeds.

Key Takeaways:

• Traditional Catholic morning prayer is a sacred and meaningful way to begin the day.
• It involves adoration, thanksgiving, consecration, and acts of faith , hope, and charity.
• Morning prayers set the tone for spiritual connection and gratitude towards God.
• Prayers for awakening invite God’s presence into one’s thoughts and actions.
• The Morning Offering consecrates one’s prayers, works, joys, and sufferings to God.

Prayers for Awakening

Upon awakening each morning, it is customary for Catholics to turn their thoughts immediately to God and make the Sign of the Cross. This simple act serves as a reminder of our faith and invites the presence of God into our thoughts and actions throughout the day.

Invocation of the Holy Trinity

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

This simple invocation acknowledges the three persons of the Holy Trinity – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – and invokes their presence and guidance in our lives.

A Prayer for Clarity of Mind

Dear Heavenly Father, as I awaken to a new day, please grant me a clear mind and the ability to pray with attention and devotion. Help me to discern your will and carry out my duties in a manner that pleases you. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

This prayer acknowledges our need for clarity and focus as we begin the day, asking for divine assistance in our thoughts and prayers.

A Prayer for Devotion

Lord Jesus, as I awaken to your grace and mercy, fill my heart with devotion and love for you. Help me to offer my thoughts, words, and actions as a pleasing sacrifice to you. May my day be a reflection of your goodness and may I find joy in serving you. In your precious name, I pray. Amen.

This prayer is a humble request for the grace to have a heart full of devotion and a sincere desire to live in accordance with God’s will.

By incorporating these prayers into our morning routine, we invite God’s presence and guidance into our lives from the very beginning of each day.

Acts of Adoration and Thanksgiving

Morning prayer is a sacred time for adoration and thanksgiving, as Catholics express their reverence and gratitude towards God. Through acts of adoration, they acknowledge the Holy Trinity as the source of all goodness and offer praise for His love and mercy.

These acts of adoration and thanksgiving can take various forms, such as prayers of blessing, offering glory to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and expressing heartfelt gratitude for His guidance and providence.

“We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you, because by your Holy Cross, you have redeemed the world.”

In these acts of devotion, Catholics find solace and inspiration, knowing that their morning prayer is a direct connection to God’s love and grace. They find comfort in the knowledge that their adoration and thanksgiving are cherished by the Almighty.

“O God, we praise You and acknowledge You as the Supreme Lord. We bless You for the wonders of our being, for Your presence in our world, and for the gift of life that You have so freely given us.”

Through acts of adoration and thanksgiving, Catholics begin their day with a profound sense of awe and gratitude. They foster a deep spiritual connection and set the tone for a day filled with faith, joy, and purpose.

Morning Offering

Start your day with a powerful act of consecration through the Morning Offering , a traditional Catholic prayer that invites you to offer all your prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of the day to God. By making this prayer, you unite yourself with the intentions of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and participate in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world.

The Morning Offering is not merely a recitation of words, but a personal expression of love and commitment to God. It is an opportunity to surrender yourself entirely to His will, seeking His guidance and grace in all your endeavors.

As you offer your morning prayer, imagine placing all that you are and all that you do before the altar of God. Embrace a spirit of selflessness and devotion, recognizing that every action, every thought, and every moment of your day can be sanctified and transformed through your offering.

Benefits of the Morning Offering

The Morning Offering brings numerous benefits to your spiritual journey. It allows you to:

• : By offering thanks to God in the morning, you cultivate a heart filled with gratitude for His blessings.
• Consecrate Your Actions: By consecrating your prayers, works, joys, and sufferings, you invite God to work through you and bring purpose and meaning to every moment of your day.
• Seek God’s Guidance: The Morning Offering is an opportunity to surrender your will to God, recognizing your dependence on Him and inviting His guidance in all your decisions.
• Unite with the Sacrifice of Jesus: By offering your day, you unite yourself with the self-offering of Jesus on the Cross, participating in His redemptive work in the world.

A Sample Morning Offering Prayer

O my God, I offer you all 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, the reparation for sin, and the reunion of all Christians. I offer them for the intentions of our Holy Father, the Pope, and for the needs of the Church. I unite these offerings with the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Joseph, and all the angels and saints. Please accept them, O Lord, and grant me the grace to live this day in union with Your will, for Your greater glory. Amen.

Through the Morning Offering, you set the tone for your day, recognizing the sanctity of every moment and inviting God to work through you. Start each morning with this prayer of consecration, and allow God’s grace to transform your day.

Profession of Faith

The Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed, also known as the Nicene Creed, is a central statement of faith in the Catholic Church. It professes belief in the Triune God – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – and affirms key doctrines of the Catholic faith, such as the Incarnation, Crucifixion, Resurrection, and Second Coming of Jesus Christ. Reciting the Creed in morning prayer reaffirms one’s personal faith and commitment to the teachings of the Church.

Why is the Profession of Faith important?

The Profession of Faith , specifically the recitation of the Nicene Creed, holds great significance in traditional Catholic morning prayer . It serves as a powerful affirmation of one’s belief in the foundational tenets of the Catholic faith. By publicly declaring their faith in the Triune God and embracing the essential teachings of the Church, individuals not only strengthen their own spiritual journey but also foster a sense of unity with the larger Catholic community.

“I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.” “I believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made.” “For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary and became man. […]”

Reciting the Nicene Creed in morning prayer serves as a reminder of the fundamental truths and mysteries of the Catholic faith. It reinforces the belief in God’s saving grace, the divinity of Jesus Christ, and the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. By engaging in this profound act of faith, individuals establish a firm foundation for their day, grounding themselves in the truth and inviting the presence of God into every aspect of their lives.

The Nicene Creed

The recitation of the Nicene Creed during morning prayer allows individuals to reaffirm their adherence to essential Catholic doctrines, deepen their understanding of the mysteries of the faith, and strengthen their personal connection with God. It is a powerful declaration of belief, uniting believers in their shared profession of faith and commitment to the teachings of the Church.

The Confiteor

In the tradition of Catholic morning prayer , the Confiteor holds a significant place. It is a prayer that acknowledges our sins and seeks forgiveness from God, as well as the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the angels, and the saints.

The Confiteor is a humble recognition of our human weakness and a plea for God’s mercy. By reciting this prayer, we prepare our hearts for the day and ask for the grace to avoid sin and live according to God’s will.

“I confess to Almighty God, and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have sinned through my own fault, in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done, and in what I have failed to do.”

This prayer serves as a reminder that as human beings, we are prone to sin. It calls us to repentance and compels us to seek forgiveness and reconciliation with God and with one another.

The Confiteor not only addresses personal sins but also recognizes the communal nature of sin. By confessing our sins in the presence of others, we acknowledge our shared responsibility and the need for communal healing and reconciliation.

Through the Confiteor , we find solace in the knowledge that God is merciful and forgiving. It reminds us of God’s love and His desire for us to turn away from sin and embrace a life of holiness.

As part of morning prayer, the Confiteor invites us to examine our hearts, seek forgiveness, and renew our commitment to live in accordance with God’s will. It is a powerful prayer of repentance and an essential step in our spiritual journey.

Acts of Faith, Hope & Charity

Acts of faith.

“Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” – Hebrews 11:1

Acts of Hope

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” – Romans 15:13

Acts of hope express a Catholic’s trust in God’s providence and the expectation of eternal life. These acts serve as a reminder that, despite the challenges and uncertainties of daily life, there is always hope in God’s love and mercy. During morning prayer, individuals can engage in acts of hope by praying for guidance, surrendering their worries and anxieties to God, and reflecting on the promises of salvation.

Acts of Charity

“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” – Matthew 22:37-39

Acts of charity reflect a Catholic’s love for God and neighbor. These acts encompass acts of kindness, forgiveness, and prayers for others. During morning prayer, individuals can engage in acts of charity by offering prayers for the well-being of their loved ones, extending forgiveness to those who have wronged them, and reflecting on ways to serve and love others throughout the day.

By actively participating in acts of faith, hope, and charity during morning prayer, Catholics are able to nurture and strengthen their spiritual life. These acts deepen their relationship with God, instill a sense of purpose and meaning, and inspire them to live out their Catholic faith in their daily lives.

The Heroic Act of Charity

The Heroic Act of Charity is an extraordinary and selfless offering of one’s prayers, works, and indulgences for the souls in Purgatory. This traditional Catholic practice is a powerful way to assist those souls in their journey towards heavenly glory and to gain special merits and blessings from God. By engaging in the Heroic Act of Charity , Catholics demonstrate their deep commitment to the spiritual well-being of others and their dedication to the teachings of the Church.

The Heroic Act of Charity is a renewal of this act that is often integrated into morning prayer, setting a tone of compassionate devotion and self-sacrifice right from the beginning of the day. By making this heroic act, Catholics pledge to offer their prayers, good deeds, and even the suffering they endure to alleviate the suffering and purification of souls in Purgatory. It is through this act of charity that they seek to contribute to the process of liberation and help these souls reach their eternal reward. By offering the gift of prayer and sacrifice, Catholics can bring comfort to those in need and demonstrate their solidarity with the Communion of Saints.

To engage in the Heroic Act of Charity, Catholics express their heartfelt prayer of intercession for the souls in Purgatory, acknowledging their need for purification and God’s mercy. Additionally, they offer their own personal prayers, acts of devotion, and penances for the benefit of these souls. This act not only demonstrates love and compassion for others but also fosters personal growth and spiritual maturity.

The Heroic Act of Charity is a testament to the power of selflessness and the transformative nature of charity. It reminds Catholics of their call to imitate Christ’s love and mercy and invites them to actively participate in the redemption of souls. By dedicating their efforts to the welfare of those in Purgatory, Catholics embrace the true essence of Christian charity and cultivate a deeper relationship with God through acts of love and compassion.

By integrating the Heroic Act of Charity into their morning prayer, Catholics embark on a journey of heroic love and devotion. Through selflessly offering prayers, works, and indulgences, they become instruments of God’s grace and agents of His mercy. This act of charity brings immense spiritual benefits to both the souls in Purgatory and those who engage in it. It is a powerful way to start the day with a profound sense of purpose and an unwavering commitment to the sacred calling of charity.

Prayers for Protection

Morning prayer is a sacred time for Catholics to seek spiritual guidance and protection. By invoking the intercession of St. Michael the Archangel and their guardian angel, they find solace in the face of temptation, evil forces, and personal vulnerabilities.

Prayers for protection serve as a reminder of the presence of spiritual warfare in daily life. They acknowledge the need for divine assistance and strengthen the faith of Catholics, providing comfort and confidence in God’s power to defend against spiritual adversaries.

Let us turn our hearts and minds to these heavenly protectors, trusting in their intercession as we venture through each day:

• Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel: “St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.”
• : “Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God’s love commits me here, ever this day (night) be at my side, to light, to guard, to rule, and to guide. Amen.”

Traditional Catholic morning prayer is a sacred and beautiful way to start the day. It is a time dedicated to connecting with God, expressing gratitude, seeking forgiveness, and consecrating one’s actions to His will. By incorporating various prayers of adoration, thanksgiving, offering, and protection, Catholics can deepen their faith and devotion in their morning routine.

Whether reciting prayers for awakening, acts of adoration and thanksgiving, the morning offering, or seeking protection through prayers, the practice of traditional Catholic morning prayer fosters a deeper relationship with God and fosters a sense of purpose and fulfillment in daily life.

Start your day with traditional Catholic morning prayer and experience the blessings it brings to your spiritual journey.

Why is morning prayer important in the Catholic faith?

Morning prayer is important in the Catholic faith because it offers a way to start the day with devotion and gratitude. It allows Catholics to express their love for God, seek His guidance and grace, and consecrate the day to His service.

What are some traditional Catholic prayers for awakening?

Traditional Catholic prayers for awakening include invoking the Holy Trinity, offering prayers for a clear mind and the ability to pray with attention and devotion. These prayers set the tone for the day and invite the presence of God into one’s thoughts and actions.

What are acts of adoration and thanksgiving in morning prayer?

Acts of adoration and thanksgiving in morning prayer express reverence for the Holy Trinity and gratitude for God’s blessings. They acknowledge God as the source of all goodness and offer praise for His love and mercy.

What is the Morning Offering?

The Morning Offering is a powerful prayer that consecrates all prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of the day to God. It is a personal expression of love and commitment to God, asking for His guidance and grace in all endeavors.

What is the Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed?

The Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed, also known as the Nicene Creed, is a central statement of faith in the Catholic Church. It professes belief in the Triune God – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – and affirms key doctrines of the Catholic faith.

What is the Confiteor?

The Confiteor is a prayer of confession and repentance, acknowledging one’s sins and seeking forgiveness from God and the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, angels, and saints. It prepares the heart for the day, asking for the grace to avoid sin and live according to God’s will.

What are acts of faith, hope, and charity in morning prayer?

Acts of faith affirm belief in the Triune God and the teachings of the Church. Acts of hope express trust in God’s providence and the expectation of eternal life. Acts of charity reflect love for God and neighbor, including forgiveness and prayers for others.

What is the Heroic Act of Charity?

The Heroic Act of Charity is an offering of one’s prayers, works, and indulgences for the souls in Purgatory. It is a selfless commitment to contribute to the spiritual well-being of others and gain special merits and blessings from God.

What prayers are said for protection in morning prayer?

Why is traditional catholic morning prayer a sacred and meaningful way to begin the day.

Traditional Catholic morning prayer sets the tone for spiritual connection, gratitude, confession, and consecration to God’s will. It helps cultivate a deep sense of faith and devotion, providing strength, guidance, and peace for the challenges and joys of the day ahead.

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Morning Prayer: Catholic Prayers to Start Your Day

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It sometimes can seem like everybody is talking about creating the perfect “morning routine” these days. Many include prayer in that perfect morning routine, but often getting started with a full-fledged habit can feel a bit daunting.

When it comes to morning prayer, we recommend picking a prayer and sticking with it for a week. A popular practice when it comes to developing new habits is “stacking” what you’re working on with something you already do every day. Try “habit-stacking” morning prayer with your morning cup of coffee, brushing your teeth, or even while you get dressed for the day. You might even find that you’re more consistent with prayer by praying before you get out of bed in the morning. 

Try a few different places, times, and prayers, and see what works best for you. What brings you peace? What helps you invite God into your day so you can be present with Him throughout it? 

Don’t be afraid to offer everything to Him in your morning prayer – both big and small moments of the day ahead. As St. Teresa of Ávila said, “You pay God a compliment by asking great things of him.”

We put together a few of our favorite Catholic morning prayers to help get you started. Remember, your prayer can be as simple as “Come, Holy Spirit” or “Jesus, I trust in You.” No matter how we call on Him or when we call on Him, God is always with us, listening. 

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Morning Offering 

This beautiful Morning Offering was written by Fr. François-Xavier Gautrelet in 1844. It helps us to offer everything on our hearts and minds to Him and trust that Jesus will take care of us. 

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, for the salvation of souls, the reparation of sins, the reunion of all Christians, and in particular for the intentions of the Holy Father. Amen.  

Serenity Prayer

Originally written as a prayer for those suffering from addiction, the Serenity Prayer is a powerful morning prayer to lean on God and find comfort knowing you are not alone. 

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. 

Anima Christi

This prayer was a favorite of St. Ignatius of Loyola ; he included it at the beginning of his well-known book, Spiritual Exercises .

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.

Permit me not to be separated from you.

From the wicked foe, defend me.

At the hour of my death, call me

and bid me come to you

That with your saints I may praise you

For ever and ever. Amen.

A Traditional Chaldean Morning Prayer 

This morning prayer comes from Chaldean liturgy of the Eastern Catholic Church. The words of this traditional prayer remind us to place our trust in the Lord at the beginning of the day; we start the day by praising Him and asking Him to sow love in our hearts. 

As morning dawns, we praise you, Lord, for you have saved your whole creation. In mercy, grant a day of peace; bestow forgiveness for our sins.

May you not ever cut off hope, nor shut the door before our face. Do not withhold your care from us, for you alone know our weakness.

Sow love, peace, and harmony; uphold our priests and calm our kings; heal all our sick and guard the strong; forgive the sins of all mankind.

• Come, Holy Spirit. 
• Jesus, I trust in You. 
• “O Lord, sea of love and goodness, let me not fear too much the storms and winds of my daily life, and let me know there is ebb and flow but the sea remains the sea. Amen.” – Henri Nouwen (Read the full prayer here .) 
• “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, Have mercy on me, a sinner.” (The Jesus Prayer)
• “Holy Spirit, make my heart open to the word of God, make my heart open to goodness, make my heart open to the beauty of God every day.” – Pope Francis
• Turn to any of the Psalms – they are rich with beautiful morning meditations!

To speak openly with God about whatever is on your heart in the morning, consider turning to the popular ACTS Prayer Method : Adoration, Contrition, Thankfulness, and Supplication. You can make your time in prayer as long or short as you like! 

When struggling, we can always turn to the saints as prayer guides. Pray with some of the following beautiful prayers for the morning from the saints. 

Holy Spirit Prayer by St. Augustine

Breathe into me, Holy Spirit,

that my thoughts may all be holy.

Move in me, Holy Spirit,

that my work, too, may be holy.

Attract my heart, Holy Spirit,

that I may love only what is holy.

Strengthen me, Holy Spirit,

that I may defend all that is holy.

Protect me, Holy Spirit,

that I may always be holy.

Pray More: Prayers to the Holy Spirit

Morning Offering of St. Thérèse of Lisieux 

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 His infinite merits; and I wish to make reparation for my sins by casting them into the furnace of His Merciful Love.

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.

Also Pray: Sacred Heart Novena

Come Into My Heart Prayer by St. Catherine of Siena

Holy Spirit, come into my heart;

Draw it to Thee by Thy power, O my God,

And grant me charity with filial fear.

Preserve me, O beautiful love, from every evil thought;

Warm me, inflame me with Thy dear love,

And every pain will seem light to me.

My Father, my sweet Lord, help me in all my actions.

Jesus, love. 

Read more: St. Catherine of Siena

Lord, Make Me An Instrument of Your Peace by St. Francis of Assisi

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.

Where there is hatred, let me bring love.

Where there is offense, let me bring pardon.

Where there is discord, let me bring union.

Where there is error, let me bring truth.

Where there is doubt, let me bring faith.

Where there is despair, let me bring hope.

Where there is darkness, let me bring your light.

Where there is sadness, let me bring joy.

O Master, let me not seek as much

to be consoled as to console,

to be understood as to understand,

to be loved as to love,

for it is in giving that one receives,

it is in self-forgetting that one finds,

it is in pardoning that one is pardoned,

it is in dying that one is raised to eternal life.

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In addition to the weekly holy hour, it is important to commit yourself to prayer and reflection each and every day without fail. Additionally, it’s important to allow the meditations and the good spiritual fruit they produce to build upon themselves from week to week. God wants to take you on a journey that enters deeper and deeper into His life of grace. The following daily prayers will help you stay on that journey, moving forward to where He is leading.

Another helpful way to allow God to lead you is to keep some form of notebook in which you briefly write down the spiritual insights you have received in your prayer. By keeping notes and referring back to these notes regularly, you will be able to address the concerns, overcome the sins and rejoice in the victories that have come forth from the Voice of God speaking to your heart. Those notes will be used each evening during your night prayer. If you prefer, you may do this simply by making mental notes rather than written ones.

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Being Thankful

Dear Lord, thank you so much for another day of life on Earth. Thank you for another beautiful sunrise to enjoy. Thank you for the wonderful sounds of nature, from the cool breeze brushing through the trees to the birds singing melodies. You are a wonderful God, full of grace and mercy. I praise you for allowing me another day to spend with my family. I love you Father! Amen.

Dear Lord, I pray that you would give me strength to be strong for You in the world today. Lord, you know the struggles that I will face today. Be with me as I go through them. Carry me if I am too weak to move. If I stumble in them, forgive me Father. When I succeed in them, I will praise You! You are worthy of all praise and honor. Amen.

Dear Gracious Father, I praise You for my family. Thank you for my spouse. Even in his/her weaknesses, I love him/her unconditionally. Thank you for my children. Every time I hear the pitter-patter of their feet across the house I smile. Joy overwhelms me Father! Be with my family today as they go their separate ways. Bring us all back home safely to each other I pray. Amen.

Dear God, I thank you for my job. You have provided me with a steady income and I thank you. I pray that you watch over me today at work and I pray that there are no accidents, so that everyone can go back to their homes. I thank you that my job has provided an income to support me and my family. I thank you for the provisions that you have given to me, my house, car and food. I pray for safe travels to and from work and I pray that you will use me as you see fit today for Your Glory. Amen.

Contentment

Dear Glorious Father, I pray that I will stay focused on you today. I pray that You will constantly remind me to be content in all of my circumstances. I pray that You will fill me up that I may be joyful all day, even if stress creeps in. I know that through my contentment, You will be glorified. I want to honor You, Father, in all that I do. I praise Your Holy Name! Amen

Opportunities

Dear Lord, I pray today that I will yield my spirit completely to You, that You may use me as You please. I pray that You will provide me opportunities to show people how much You mean to me. Give me discretion to know what to say and how to say it. Make me bold enough, that I may proclaim salvation cheerfully and joyfully. I pray that the seeds You allow me to plant will grow and mature. I pray that You, Father, will water the seeds that You allow me to plant today. I am forever grateful for the cross; may I proclaim it in a contagious way today. Amen.

Prayer to Begin the Day:

“Lord, I thank You for this new day. I offer You all that I will do and think and say, uniting it with the intentions of Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, who offers Himself in the Eucharist for the salvation of souls. Help me to live this day in accordance with Your will. Amen.”

Prayer for Guidance:

“Heavenly Father, as I begin this day, guide me in all my thoughts and actions. May Your wisdom direct my decisions, Your love steer my heart, and Your strength support me in all my endeavors. Bless me with Your grace throughout this day. Amen.”

Prayer for Strength:

“Lord, grant me the strength to face this day with courage and confidence. Help me to remember that You are with me in all that I do, guiding me, supporting me, and granting me the resilience to overcome challenges. Amen.”

A Daily Morning Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father, I thank You for this day. I thank You for my being able to awake once again, to see, and to hear this morning. I’m blessed because You are a forgiving God and an understanding God. You have done so much for me and You continue to bless me.

Please forgive me every day for anything I have done, said or thought that was not pleasing to You, and I ask now for Your forgiveness. Please keep me safe from all danger and harm. Help me to start this day with a new attitude and plenty of gratitude. Let me make the best of each and every day to clear my mind so that I can hear from You. Please broaden my mind that I can accept all things.

Let me not whine and whimper over things I have no control over. Let me continue to see sin through Your eyes and acknowledge it as evil. And when I sin, let me repent, and confess with my mouth my wrongdoing, and receive Your forgiveness. And when this world closes in on me, let me remember the example of Jesus — to slip away and find a quiet place to pray. It is the best response when I’m pushed beyond my limits.

Continue to use me to do Your will. Continue to bless me that I may be a blessing to others. Keep me strong that I may help the weak. Keep me uplifted that I may have words of encouragement for others. I pray for those who are lost and can’t find their way.

I pray for those who are misjudged and misunderstood. I pray for those who don’t know You intimately. I pray for those who don’t believe, and I thank you that You are in my heart and that I do believe and have true faith in You.

I believe that You change people and You can change all things. I pray for all my sisters and brothers, and for each and every family member in their households. I pray for peace, love, and joy in their homes that they are out of debt and all their needs are met. I pray that every eye that reads this knows there is no problem, circumstance, or situation greater than You. Every battle is in Your hands for You to fight.

I pray that these words be received into the hearts of every eye that sees them and every mouth that confesses them willingly. This is my prayer, and I pray in the name of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior.

A Morning Prayer

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

Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Thy faithful, and kindle in them the fire of Thy love.

Most holy and adorable Trinity, one God in three Persons, I believe that Thou art here present; I adore Thee with the deepest humility, and render to Thee, with my whole heart, the homage which is due to Thy sovereign majesty.

O my God, I most humbly thank Thee for all the favors Thou hast bestowed upon me up to the present moment. I give Thee thanks from the bottom of my heart that Thou hast created me after Thine own image and likeness, that Thou hast redeemed me by the precious blood of Thy dear Son, and that Thou hast preserved me and brought me safe to the beginning of another day. I offer to Thee, O Lord, my whole being, and in particular all my thoughts, words, actions, and sufferings of this day. I consecrate them all to the glory of Thy name, beseeching Thee that through the infinite merits of Jesus Christ my Saviour they may all find acceptance in Thy sight. May Thy divine love animate them, and may they all tend to Thy greater glory.

Adorable Jesus, my Saviour and Master, model of all perfection, I resolve and will endeavor this day to imitate Thy example, to be, like Thee, mild, humble, chaste, zealous, charitable, and resigned. I will redouble my efforts that I may not fall this day into any of those sins which I have heretofore committed (here you may name any besetting sin), and which I sincerely desire to forsake.

O my God, Thou knowest my poverty and weakness, and that I am unable to do anything good without Thee; deny me not, O God, the help of Thy grace; proportion it to my necessities; give me strength to avoid everything evil which Thou forbiddest, and to practice the good which Thou hast commanded; and enable me to bear patiently all the trials which it may please Thee to send me. Amen.

Men and Women Overseas

Dear Merciful Father, I pray that you would keep your hand on our men and women defending our country so that we can be free. Be with our soldiers as they go onto their assignments. Bring them back to base safely. I praise you for our brave men and women! I thank you for our brave men and women! I also pray that you give them the skills that they need in every moment, so that they can come back home safely to their families. Amen.

An Act of Faith

O my God! I firmly believe that Thou art one God in three Divine Persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; I believe that Thy Divine Son became man, and died for our sins, and that He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe these and all the truths which the Holy Catholic Church teaches, because Thou hast revealed them, who canst neither deceive nor be deceived.

An Act of Hope

O my God! Relying on Thy infinite goodness and promises, I hope to obtain pardon of my sins, the help of Thy grace, and life everlasting, through the merits of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Redeemer.

An Act of Charity

O my God! I love Thee above all things, with my whole heart and soul, because Thou art all-good and worthy of all love. I love my neighbor as myself for the love of Thee. I forgive all who have injured me, and ask pardon of all whom I have injured.

An Act of Contrition

O my God! I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins, because I dread the loss of heaven and the pains of hell, but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, who art all-good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace to confess my sins, to do penance, and to amend my life. Amen.

O Holy Virgin, Mother of God, my Mother and Patroness, I place myself under thy protection, I throw myself with confidence into the arms of thy compassion. Be to me, O Mother of mercy, my refuge in distress, my consolation under suffering, my advocate with thy adorable Son, now and at the hour of my death. Amen.

O faithful Guardian and Father of virgins, blessed Joseph, to whom was confided the care of Jesus, and of Mary the Queen of Virgins, I most humbly supplicate thee, by the love thou dost bear Jesus and Mary, to obtain for me that, being preserved from every stain during my whole life, I may be ever able to serve them with unspotted purity of mind and body. Amen.

May the power of the Father govern and protect me! May the wisdom of the Son teach and enlighten me! May the influence of the Holy Spirit renew and quicken me! May the blessing of the All-holy Trinity, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be with me, now and for evermore. Amen.

Morning Prayer of St Francis

St Francis of Assisi (1182-1226) Lord, help me to live this day, quietly, easily; to lean on your great strength, trustfully, restfully;

to wait for the unfolding of your will, patiently, serenely; to meet others, peacefully, joyfully; to face tomorrow, confidently, courageously.

The Morning Offering

O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer You all my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day, in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass

throughout the world, in reparation for my sins, for the intentions of all my associates, and in particular for the intentions of the Holy Father this month.

Prayer of Daily Service

Make us worthy, Lord, to serve our fellow men throughout the world who live and die in poverty and hunger. Give them through our hands this day their daily bread, and by our understanding love, give peace and joy. Make us, Lord,

worthy to serve our brothers and sisters who are scattered all over the world, who live and die alone and poor. Give them today, using our hands, their daily bread. And, using our love, give them peace and happiness. Amen.

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Jesus didn’t often single out groups of people for criticism or condemnation. But he sternly warned his followers against those he called “lukewarm” — neither hot nor cold about faith. He didn’t want people to be apathetic, or to have a “meh” attitude towards God’s gifts. Jesus wanted us to be on “fire” with his love.

Yet, sometimes we need a little push to make that happen.

Here is a prayer that asks God for help in deepening your faith.

Lord God, deepen our faith, strengthen our hope, enkindle our love; and so that we may obtain what you promise make us love what you command. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.

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Welcome to morning prayers for Catholics, a moment of spiritual reflection and renewal to start your day off right.

As Catholics, we believe that prayer is an essential part of our daily lives, and this morning prayer is designed to help you connect with God and prepare your heart and mind for the day ahead.

We’ll offer a selection of prayers , readings, and reflections that draw from the rich tradition of Catholic spirituality, providing you with the tools and inspiration you need to deepen your relationship with God and live a more fulfilling life.

Join us now as we turn our hearts and minds to God and seek His grace and guidance for the day ahead.

• Daily Catholic Morning Prayers

God our Father, I come before you this morning, I thank you for the gift of my life, the life of my family members, and that of my friends.

Thank you, Lord, for directing, protecting , guiding , guarding, governing, and taking care of me throughout the night. I have woken up because of your abundant Mercies and Grace .

Merciful God, this morning, I submit myself into your mighty hands, may you fill me with your wisdom and grant me good health as I undertake my every deed today.

Lord, Bless the work of my hands so that all that I do today may be fulfilling to me, and helpful to humanity and may I do it according to your Holy Will and for the greater glory of your name.

Angel of the Lord , appointed by the Divine Mercy to be my guardian, enlighten, protect, direct, and govern me this day. Amen.

Empowering Morning Prayer

• Start Your Day Encouraged with Divine Strength and Joy

Dear God, as I wake up today, help me feel encouraged and ready for the day ahead. Guide me with your wisdom, and give me strength to face any challenges that may come my way.

Let your love surround me, and may I find joy in the simple moments. Thank you for a new day and the opportunity to make it a positive one. Amen.

• Morning Prayer for the Unity of the Catholic Church

Heavenly Father, as we come before you on this new day, we lift up our hearts in prayer for the unity of the Catholic Church.

Your Son, Jesus Christ, prayed that we may all be one, just as He and you are one. We recognize the importance of unity within the Church, and we humbly seek your guidance and grace to strengthen the bonds that unite us.

Pour out your Holy Spirit upon the leaders of the Catholic Church, especially our Holy Father, Pope Francis, and all bishops, priests, and religious.

Grant them wisdom, discernment, and a spirit of collaboration as they work together to shepherd your people.

Lord Jesus, you are the cornerstone of the Church. Help us, as members of the body of Christ, to build upon that foundation with love, understanding, and a commitment to the teachings of the Gospel.

May we be quick to forgive, slow to judge, and always ready to extend a hand of fellowship to our brothers and sisters in faith.

We pray for those who may be experiencing division, misunderstanding, or discord within the Church. Soften our hearts, Lord, and help us to see the common ground that unites us. May our shared faith in you be the source of our unity and strength.

Bless all the faithful with a spirit of ecumenism, so that we may work towards unity not only within the Catholic Church but also with our Christian brothers and sisters across denominations. May the love we have for one another be a witness to the world of your transformative power.

We entrust the Catholic Church into your loving care, asking for the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church, and all the saints. May their prayers guide us towards a deeper unity rooted in love and faith.

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

Morning Prayers for Catholics

Dear Lord, I do not know who or what will cross my path on this day. But I know that You are my rock and my fortress. As always You are my Shield and my Strong Tower.

This is my Morning Prayer, please help me to attach myself to You today. Also, teach me how to stand strong in You and choose only Your way on this day. Help me walk in Your truth and not my feelings.

Lord help me embrace anything that comes my way as a chance to see You at work and as an opportunity to point others Your way. Father thank You for loving me and nothing can ever take that away from me!

Even if I fail on this day and fall short, You whisper Your unconditional love deep into my soul and remind me that Your mercies are new every morning. That truly amazes me, Lord.

Lord, I give you this day and all that it holds. May I walk in your goodness, knowing that your gentle hand will guide me, and keep me.

Thank You for meeting with me today, and I pray that You reawake me tomorrow with Your exact sweet loving whisper. I can’t wait to meet with You again. In Jesus’ Name, I pray. Amen.”

• Morning Offering of St. Thérèse of Lisieux

This morning, I dedicate all my actions to You, my God, with the intention of bringing glory to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

I long to consecrate every heartbeat, every thought, and even the simplest tasks, by connecting them to His boundless merits. I also seek to make amends for my sins by offering them to the furnace of His Merciful Love.

Furthermore, I implore from You, my God, the grace to carry out Your Holy Will perfectly, both for myself and for those dear to me.

I am willing to embrace the joys and sorrows of this transient life out of love for You, so that, in the end, we may all be reunited in the eternal bliss of heaven. Amen.

• Morning Catholic Prayers to Start the Day

Lord Jesus Christ, today, I am not sure what I will encounter as I serve You through my work but I know that You will always be watching over me.

Help me embrace anything that comes my way as a chance to see You at work and as an opportunity to point others Your way.

When I encounter any challenge today, be my refuge. When I encounter any danger, be my protector. When I encounter any need, be my provider.

Lord, Help me to remain attached to you, just like the branches remain attached to the vine so that I can produce a good harvest today.

Teach me to remain strong today and choose to walk in Your path of truth instead of following my futile earthly feelings.

Lord, thank You for Your abounding love . Thank You for Your providence . Thank You for Your abundant and unconditional graces.

Whenever I fall by the wayside and whenever I sin, whisper to me Your unconditional love and remind me of Your abundant mercies and Your love for a repentant sinner.

My God, I pray that You guide me, guard me, protect and govern me the whole of this day and may the work of my hands bring praise and glory to You. I pray all this through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen.

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Thank You, Lord Jesus, for giving me one more day to love you! Always watch over me today and always so that I may not wad away from the path that You have prepared for me.

My Lord Jesus Christ, shine Your divine light through me so that I may reflect the same light to everyone who comes in contact with me today.

Send forth Your Holy Spirit to remind me of who I am and the purpose for which I was created. May the salvation I gained from Your Passion and Cross , O Jesus Christ, remain forever in my heart.

I adore you, O my God, and I love you with all my heart. Father I give thanks to you for having created me, made me a Christian and preserved me this night .

I offer to you the actions of this day; granted that all of them may be according to your Holy Will, and for your greater glory. Save me from sins and from all evil. Let your grace always be with me. Amen.

Thanksgiving Morning Prayer

Lord, I am so grateful for all the blessings you have given me: my family , my friends, my health, and all the opportunities you have provided.

Please help me to always remember to show gratitude for your goodness and to use the gifts you have given me to serve others. Amen.

Lord God, I come to You today in need of courage and strength . I have found myself facing challenges that sometimes seem insurmountable, yet I know that nothing is impossible with You.

I thank You for Your faithfulness and Your never-ending love that upholds me in every situation. I pray that You would renew my spirit with courage and boldness and faith in You .

Help me to step out of fear and into trust in Your plan for me. Give me the ability to take risks and endure whatever comes my way.

Help me to have confidence in my own abilities and remind me that I do not have to go through life’s struggles alone.

Grant me the strength to face the challenges of this day with courage and conviction. Send your Holy Spirit to fill us with hope, faith, and confidence to carry on and not be intimidated by whatever lies ahead. Help us to stay steadfast, to persevere, and to trust in your will.

We offer our praise and gratitude for all that you have done in our lives and we seek your guidance and protection as we continue in life’s journey. Amen.

Morning Prayers for Catholics for Strength

O Lord my God, I come before Thee this morning with my prayer for strength . Dear Lord, when I am weak, make me strong so that I can overcome the challenges of my daily life which leave me desolate and weak.

Please, Lord, mould me, fashion me, and guide me , to become the person You want me to be. Instill me with Your energy so that as I go out to serve You, I do it according to Your Holy Will.

Send forth Your Holy Spirit to grant me the fortitude to carry my cross while I undertake my itinerary today.

Please, Lord, help me and guide my heart to remain strong when trials come my way. In Jesus’ Name, I pray, Amen.

Morning Prayer to Say Thank You

Lord Jesus Christ, Thank you for letting me dwell in your goodness. My life is sustained by Your Divine Providence.

Every morning You come and nest in my heart and rejuvenate my strength and spirit. For this, I say thank you Jesus for this gift to me.

Lord Jesus, You have blessed me with the gift of life, breath, good health, a job, a loving family, and a sharing community. I am very grateful for everything You are in my life. Amen.

Morning Prayer for My Children

Lord God, we come before you today, humbly asking for your protection and guidance for our children. We ask that you may guide them through the challenges of life, give them strength and courage to face any situation with confidence and humility.

May they always seek you and know that they can come to you in times of need. Lord, give our children a spirit of wisdom and understanding so that they may make the right choices throughout their lives.

Let your light shine in and through them so that they may be a shining example to all. Amen.

Dear God, Thank you for the gift of a brand new day. As the sun rises, help us to shine with kindness and love in everything we do.

Thank you for our parents, guardians, and siblings and bless our family, neighbours and friends. Keep them safe and happy throughout the day. Guide us to be good friends and to make good choices.

Thank you for our health, the food we eat, the clothes we wear, and the roof over our heads. Help us to be grateful for all the wonderful things you have provided for us in our lives.

Please give us strength and courage to tackle and perservere the challenges ahead. Help us to be wise, patient and understanding, just like you are with us.

We thank you for our schools, teachers and support staff and watch over us at school and at play. May we learn new things and make new friends. Let us be a light to others, sharing your love wherever we go.

We trust you with our day, dear God. Thank you for being with us always. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Prayer in the Morning Catholic for Your Children

O Lord my God, I come with utmost faith before You this morning, with the knowledge that with You all things are possible.

I put my children onto Your big, soft, and tender hands and I ask you to guide, protect and govern them today.

Kindly, dear Lord, help and guide them while making life-changing decisions, so that in the future, they may make positive progress for mankind.

My God, may You equip them with Your love, kindness, courage, and whatever else they will need to serve You according to Your Holy will.

Also, help them to understand the importance of bowing down before You and making a prayer every day.

May they always hear Your inspiring Word and put in their hearts the good and wise teachings of Your chosen shepherds.

Lord, when they are full of anxiety and worry, boost their confidence and give them peace of mind. As they walk along their path in life, help them to find their place in society and protect them from wasting away in sin and spoils of this wicked world.

Dear Lord, help them to be strong defenders of Your Kingdom among their friends and courageously become good examples and role models to their peers by their words, what they do and what they do not do. In the Holy Name of Jesus, I pray and believe. Amen.

Lord Jesus Christ, I know it is common for me to only pray for my needs, but this morning I pray that You bless, care, guide, guard, and govern all those around me.

May my children, family members, friends, neighbours, and church members be abounded by Your everlasting love. May they be nourished by Your Divine providence.

There are those dear ones to me who are sick [say their names], may You heal and protect them.

Thank You for the awesome people that You have brought into my life, guide them to Your path of life so that they may never stray away from You. Amen.

Dear Father, I am here this morning with a sleepy head and a foggy mind. Please, Lord, make my vision and mind clear and fill me with expectations to serve You today according to Your Holy Will.

Awaken my numb body and rejuvenate my thinking so that I can step out of my slumber and serve You.

Almighty Father, energize my heart with love, mercy, and compassion for other people that I will meet today.

May Your presence in me radiate to others and may they feel Your presence in me. Ignite, dear Father, my spirit, and let this day be full of Your Divine providence.

Lord, I am thankful because every waking moment is always full of promise because of Your abounding love and mercy.  Amen.

Dear Lord, I fully trust in Your unending and unfailing love . I fully trust in the unfailing fulfillment of Your promises. I surrender to You this day and everything that I do.

Enable me to walk in your goodness, and may Your gentle hand hold and guide me as walk through the journey You have prepared for me today.

Keep me on the right path and salvage me when I walk through the valley of the shadow of death. Amen.

O Lord, I come before you on this great early morning. When the sun begins to rise, let Your hope also rise in me.

When the chirping birds start to sing, may Your love flow out of me just like their sweet melodies. May Your joy radiate through me and out of me just the way Your light will illuminate this great day.

May all Your graces, dear Lord, follow me today wherever I go. May I carry hope, love and joy with me and inspire others too with them. Lord, thank You for everything. Amen.

Prayer to Give Thanks for a New Day

O my God, I give You thanks for awakening me today on yet another beautiful day. I am very grateful for the warm beautiful sun and all the other creatures and creations that I will interact with today.

Sometimes I may forget to say thank you but all your wonders around me make me joyful. Thank you, Lord, for my life and the many opportunities that You present to me to serve You. Amen.

Morning Prayers for Catholics for Strength to Tackle the Day

👉Lord, I am fresh today and oblivious of what will happen to me today. I don’t know the plans You have laid down for me, but all of them I commit to You.

Dear Lord, give me the courage and strength to appreciate the joys, bear the challenges, and push through the happenings of this day.

All that I have in life, You have given me and I thank you for that Divine providence . May all that I do today become part of Your providence.

I know that no matter what happens, You will hold me in Your tender palms and protect me from the snares of the evil one. I pray this in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Morning Prayer Offering to the Sacred Heart

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Prayer for Renewal of Spirit

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Morning Prayer to God for Help

Lord, I wake up today and bring to You my sincere gratitude for waking me up to this day. I thank You for this beautiful day. Please guide my path, my thoughts, words, and actions today.

Walk along with me throughout the day and be on my side as I face whatever comes my way. Help me to do what is correct, good, just and most importantly, according to Your Holy will.

Let not the evil one pull me away from You today. In Jesus’ Name, I pray. Amen.

Dear Lord, I humbly come to You this morning and offer myself to You, that You use me today in any way you like.

Dear Heavenly Father, as You use me through my thoughts, utterances, and actions, let me bless others and draw them close to You and show them that it is You and only You that are our provider, protector and refuge.

Help me to do Your Holy will rather than seeking my own will. Thank you, God, for Your mercy, love and providence and all that You have done for me. I pray all these in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord and saviour. Amen.

Dear Heavenly Father, I thank You for this brand new day that You have awoken me to. Thank You too for loving me and favouring me with another day to live and serve You. Without You O Lord I would be nothing.

I still continue to thank You, Dear Lord, for my beautiful family, my home, for all the things I have and those I don’t have.

Because of Your divine providence, I do not have to worry about many things because it is You O Lord that knows what I need and what I don’t need.

I thank You for my job, my friends, my neighbours, my Church, my community and my country. Continue to reign over all of us so that all of us come back to Your fold. I love you, father. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.

Almighty God, thank you for providing us with strength and encouragement during times of difficulty and dismay.

Help us to remember that our true home lies in Heaven with you, and that we can always rely on your support and guidance.

May we take the time to pause, reflect, and seek your help and wisdom before making decisions. Keep us safe from worry and anxiety, and fill us with the peace and courage needed to carry out your will for our lives.

Help us to choose love, kindness, and compassion towards others, so that we may bring light and peace to our surroundings. In Your Name, Amen.

Heavenly Father, We humbly come before you in prayer today, asking for your mercy and protection against all sickness and disease.

Grant us the strength and courage to face whatever comes our way and to fight off any ailments that may arise.

Give us Your wisdom to seek proper medical treatment and the faith to trust in Your plan for our lives.

Help us to not fear the unknown, but instead have the assurance that You are with us every step of the way.

Restore our bodies to health and protect us from any future harm. We put our trust in You and thank You for hearing our prayer. Amen.

Almighty Father, We thank you for this new day and the chance to serve you and do your will. Please give us strength and courage to be faithful in carrying out your purposes, and to remain humble and obedient to your will.

Fill us with your Spirit, that we may stay mindful of our spiritual calling and serve you wholeheartedly.

Grant us joyful hearts and a good attitude, that we may serve you with energy and enthusiasm. Open our eyes, ears and hearts to recognize which tasks require our attention.

Help us to be diligent and wise, that the work we do will bring glory to your kingdom. In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.

Oh Lord my God, I come to You this morning to beg You to wipe out all the darkness and negativity in my mind with your Blood.

Please, I beg You, remove completely from my mind, all anxiety, stress, worries, tension and panic.

Because You are ever kind, loving and merciful, I now believe and declare that from now henceforth, my body is relaxed and my mind is clear in Jesus’ mighty name. Amen.

Morning Prayers for Catholics For Protection and Safety

Dear Heavenly Father, I come before you on this day asking that You mount a wall of protection around me, my friends, my family, my assets and properties, my work, my Church and all other things that You have granted me to serve You better.

Safeguard my finances, my willpower, my health, and my state of mind so that I may utilize them to the fullest as I continue serving You here on earth.

Keep everything that is formed to harm us away from our path and protect us left, right, back and front.

Dear Lord, drive danger, the power of darkness, and negativity away from us and cover us under your strong, warm, and Mighty Wings.

Walk before me dear Lord and clear all evil traps and snares placed along my path. I Pray for all these trusting and believing in the Mighty name of Jesus. Amen.

Catholic Morning Prayer Before Work

Our Father in Heaven, here I am before You this wonderful morning offering my work, my hustle, my job et al to You for blessing, Guarding and guidance.

Dear Lord, You always remind us in the scriptures that, “ask and you shall be given, seek and you shall find, and knock and the door shall be opened unto you.” I truly know that what I ask of You today will be done.

Today, strengthen me with Your courage, fill me with wisdom, and cover me with Your wings so that I can serve You well and according to Your Holy will.

May Your passion, energy, and love, O Lord, fill my heart and soul so that I can work today for the greater glory of Your name and to the best of my ability.

May the work of my hands bear good fruits, may my responsibilities and territories increase and may Your divine providence always favour me. In the mighty name of Jesus, I pray and believe. Amen.

Catholic Morning Prayer For Success

Dear Lord Jesus Christ, I come before You with a request to allow prosperity, abundance, and success to enter my life. I humbly ask for my sustained existence, and good health for my body, soul and mind.

In addition, I seek bountiful wealth for my loved ones and future generations. I pray for an abundance of love that is overwhelming and pure to fill my life.

Lord, I pray for tranquility and mental clarity, and I ask for perfect happiness and joy to fill my heart.

By faith, I activate all the above in the powerful name of Jesus Christ. Heavenly Father, I acknowledge that You are the ultimate provider and protector, and everything on this earth belongs to You.

Thank You for being my refuge and strength. I offer my gratitude for all the blessings that You have bestowed upon me.

I pray for all of these things in the mighty Name of Jesus. Amen.

Morning Prayers for Catholics to Ease a Heavy Burden

Heavenly Father, this morning my heart is heavy and my emotional shoulders feel overburdened. I feel like I cannot be able to carry this burden alone.

Words, like exhausted, overwhelmed, and distressed, have now become part of my description.

Dear Lord, show me how to ask You for help to carry my heavy load. Please, Lord, take it from me, let me rest and be refreshed so that my heart will not be so burdened from the morning. In Jesus’ Name, I pray and believe. Amen.

Lord Jesus Christ, please grant me wisdom to journey through this day and also help the other people around me to navigate their day too.

Also, Lord, help me to always obey Your command to love You and others too. Please, guide me and help me to live out the day and to honour You.

I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well-fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

I pray all these in the loving name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

Morning Prayer for Forgiveness

Lord, I come before you today with a heart that is heavy with the weight of my sins. I ask for your forgiveness and grace, and the strength to turn away from my wrongdoing.

Help me to walk in your love and to be a person of integrity. Amen.

Loving Father! Search my heart and bring all my sins to my attention. May I know them and repent.

Also, Dear Father, cleanse me from my known and unknown sins and help me to get rid of them completely and never repeat them.

Heavenly Father! give me the strength to become victorious over the deliberate and passive sins that are so obviously wrong in my life.

Dear Lord! I know that if the meditation of my heart is not purified then the words of my mouth will have no meaning at all.

Therefore I beg that You purify and cleanse my heart so that the words of my mouth be coming from the abundance of a pure heart that is pleasing to you.

Almighty Lord! You alone are my provider, protector and my refuge and it is only You who can forgive my sins and renew our eternal relationship. Amen.

Morning Prayers for Catholics for a Good Day

Almighty Father, We give you all the praise and glory today. We thank you for the many blessings that you have bestowed upon us.

Help us to make the most of this day and be filled with your peace and joy. Grant us strength and courage to face the trials of today with faith, grace and humility.

Give us your guidance and protection so that we may walk in paths of righteousness.

Bless our work and help us to find success and true fulfillment in all that we do. May we use our energy and skills wisely to further your kingdom and bring glory to your name. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

We pray to You this Morning after arising from sleep Oh Master and Holy God, who is beyond our understanding: at Your word, the light has come forth out of the darkness.

In your mercy , yesternight, You have given us restful night-long sleep and raised us up to glorify your goodness and to offer to You our plea.

Now, in your own tender love, accept us who adore You and give thanks to You with all our hearts.

Please, Dear Lord, 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 kingdom.

Also in the abundance of your mercies, Dear 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 kingdom, who call upon your love for mankind.

Upon all, pour down your great mercy, that we, saved in both body and soul, may persevere unfailingly; and that, in our confidence, we may extol your exalted and blessed Name now and forever. Amen

Morning Prayer for the Persecuted Christians

Heavenly Father, we come to You today in prayer for our persecuted brothers and sisters in Christ.

We grieve for those who are suffering for their faith in Jesus, and we ask that You strengthen them with Your presence. Give them courage and peace in whatever circumstances they find themselves in.

Help us not to be silent in the face of persecution, but to stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters who are in danger for their faith.

Make us aware of their plight and prompt us to speak up and seek justice on their behalf.

God, Your Word says that You are close to the brokenhearted and You rescue those whose spirits are crushed.

We pray that You would increase Your grace and glory upon these believers around the world. We lift up our brothers and sisters who are suffering for their faith in You.

Give them the courage to stand firm, the strength to endure, and hope for the future. May they know that You are with them, even in the midst of the storm.

Remind them of Your steadfast love and protection in the midst of danger.

Provide for their needs, both spiritual and physical. Surround them with people who will think and care for them in these difficult times.

Give them assurance that they are never alone, and that You will provide a way through their circumstances.

Christian Morning Prayers for Catholics

Dear Loving and Holy God, who is beyond our understanding, we thank you for the gift of another day and for the peaceful night’s rest you have given us. We offer our praises and thanks to you as we begin this new day.

Father, we ask that you accept our worship and thanksgiving with your own tender love. Please grant our requests, as long as they lead to our salvation.

Help us to remember that we are children of light and day, and heirs to your eternal reward. Please show your infinite mercy to all your people – those present with us in prayer, our brothers and sisters everywhere, on land, at sea, or in the air.

Pour out your mercy on all of us, so that we may be saved in body and soul and never falter in our faith.

With confidence, we acclaim your exalted and blessed Name – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – always, now and forever. Amen.

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Half birthday.

Today is my half birthday. This means that in exactly six months I'll be thirty years old. I find myself looking forward to thirty, but not in quite the same way that I've anticipated other birthdays. There is, of course, the excitement as a new year approaches, but there is too,  a sense of peace that whispers to me that my thirties will be just fine.

Like most people, my twenties have been turbulent. I've finished college and grad school, transitioned from being a student to being an employee, lived in three different states in the US. My friendships have changed too: I've made new friends and parted ways with some old ones; and of course I've had friends that have been with me through it all. At the start of my twenties all of my friends were students, all of us trying to work our way through early adulthood, today my friends are students and teachers and wives and mothers and professors and educators and business professionals and writers and dancers and so much more. As we've gone down different paths I've been constantly reminded that there's more: more people to love,  more opportunities to take, more places to go.

My twenties have shaped me into the woman I am, and helped me determine who is the woman that I want to be. They have been filled with music and prayer and dancing and reading and writing. As thirty approaches I know these things to be true in my life:

1. Community in the body of Christ is imperative. I do not want to live life without being connected to, and serving in a church.

2. Prayer is important, and God is faithful to answer our prayers. I want to be a woman who prays consistently, in every season of life, not just the highest of highs and the lowest of lows.

3. Fear of failing is not a good enough reason for not trying. I've been disappointed quite a bit over this decade, about things for which I've been most hopeful, but I've been the most upset about the things that I never tried because I was too scared. "I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need.  I can do all things through him who strengthens me." (Phil 4:12-13)

4. I want to write. I've always wanted to write. I've been unknowingly creating opportunities for myself to write since forever. I will always want to write. I want to write as a major part of my job (which I do, currently). I want to write a book. And then another book. And then more books. I understand Jeremiah's feeling of having fire shut up in his bones.

5. There's nothing more encouraging than having friends and family and mentors who believe in you, especially on those days where you don't even dare to believe in yourself.

I'm thankful for the crazy turbulence of my twenties, and I look forward to seeing what the last six months of this decade will bring. Thirties, I'm looking forward to meeting you in six months!

Be blessed and shine through it all!

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Exploring Catholic Moscow: History, beauty and where to worship

Catholicism has become such an integral part of Moscow and the lives of its inhabitants, that even many non-Catholics have added Catholic Christmas on December 25 to their list of winter holidays. These days the winter holiday hustle and bustle in Moscow begins in the middle of December and continues until mid-January when Russians celebrate one of their most mysterious holidays – Old New Year.

Many of Moscow’s Catholic sights emerged in the 18th century. These include Gothic Roman Catholic cathedrals, old mansions and Orthodox church dedicated to Pope St. Clement I .  

1. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of the Holy Virgin Mary (27/13 Malaya Gruzinskaya ul.)

This is the  largest Catholic cathedral in Russia . It was founded at the beginning of the 20th century on Malaya Gruzinskaya ul. where a large Polish diaspora community lived. During the Soviet period this cathedral shared the fate of many houses of worship: at first it was closed down, and later reformatted into a Soviet secular institution. Only in 1999 did this Roman Catholic church reopen to its congregation in its original Neo-Gothic form.

Today concerts of spiritual music are regularly held, there is an acting congregational choir and Christmas is celebrated according to Catholic rules: They put up the nativity scene, decorate fir trees, build booths for a charitable fair and organize concerts of organ music. On Christmas Eve a solemn mass and a parish dinner are held.

2. Vatican Embassy in the Russian Federation (7/37 Vadkovsky pereulok)

The Vatican Embassy in Moscow is notable first and foremost for its building, a gorgeous Art Nouveau mansion. It opens up to the public twice a year, both during the Days of the Historical and Cultural Heritage of Moscow in April and May (guided tours are provided). Despite the numerous contacts between the Vatican and the Russian Empire, official diplomatic relations between the two states were only established in 1990 and at the time only at the level of permanent diplomatic missions. In 2009, after the visit of then Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, the mission’s status was upgraded to full relations with an embassy.

3. St. Clement’s Church (26/1 Pyatnitskaya ul.)

Snuggled in between Malaya Ordynka and Pyatnitskaya streets, St. Clement’s Church is dedicated to this Roman Pope, a saint revered equally by the Orthodox and Catholic churches.

The blue and golden domes of this church overlook a recently renovated area of Zamoskvorechye, an old Moscow district that has retained much of its charm. You should definitely have a walk along the European-style promenade with its cycling trail, access to pedestrian streets and many trendy cafes.

4. Vvedenskoye cemetery (1 Nalichnaya ulitsa)

The Vvedenskoye cemetery (also referred to as the German cemetery) in southeast Moscow is full of mausoleums and monuments created by famous architects. Up until the Soviet period the cemetery was the final resting place for members of the capital’s Catholic and Protestant population, as well as foreign soldiers that died during various conflicts. Since its opening in 1771 this cemetery has become a site of cultural heritage and today guided tours are offered in English, German and French.

Great scientists, actors, writers and artists have been buried here, along with Peter the Great’s associates Franz Lefort and Patrick Gordon , French soldiers that died in Moscow during Napoleon's invasion and pilots from the Normandie-Niemen Regiment (in the 1950s their remains were transferred to France, but the memorial is still preserved).

5. Duchess Zinaida Volkonskaya’s mansion (14 Tverskaya ul.)

It's a paradox, but the luxurious Yeliseyevsky store on Tverskaya ul. is also connected with the history of Catholicism in Moscow. The market where you can buy replica Fabergé eggs filled with vodka and the most expensive baguette in the city used to be the center of Moscow's cultural life – the secular salon of Duchess Zinaida Volkonskaya , a representative of high nobility and a patron of arts. Volkonskaya, who lived here in the 1820s, was known for her conversion from Orthodox Christianity to Catholicism, a very brave move at a time when changing religious confessions was considered a crime punishable by the confiscation of property.

6. The Church of St. Louis of France (12A Malaya Lubyanka ul.)

The Church of St. Louis of France is hidden in the backyard of a district that was once famous for housing the KGB headquarters. During the Soviet period it was the only place in Moscow where Catholic services were regularly held. The U.S. Consulate chaplain Leopold Braun, who conducted mass here while living in Moscow from 1936-1945, was something akin to a head of the Catholic Church in the Soviet Union for a time.

Today the cathedral is thriving: Catholic masses are held in seven languages ranging from Italian to Vietnamese and every year on March 26 during the Days of the Historical and Cultural heritage of Moscow guided tours are organized. These tours come highly recommended, as many interesting events have occurred here since its founding by order of Catherine the Great in 1789.

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Spend some time in one of Moscow’s finest museums.

Subterranean commuting might not be anyone’s idea of a good time, but even in a city packing the war-games treasures and priceless bejeweled eggs of the Kremlin Armoury and the colossal Soviet pavilions of the VDNKh , the Metro holds up as one of Moscow’s finest museums. Just avoid rush hour.

The Metro is stunning and provides an unrivaled insight into the city’s psyche, past and present, but it also happens to be the best way to get around. Moscow has Uber, and the Russian version called Yandex Taxi , but also some nasty traffic. Metro trains come around every 90 seconds or so, at a more than 99 percent on-time rate. It’s also reasonably priced, with a single ride at 55 cents (and cheaper in bulk). From history to tickets to rules — official and not — here’s what you need to know to get started.

A Brief Introduction Buying Tickets Know Before You Go (Down) Rules An Easy Tour

A Brief Introduction

Moscow’s Metro was a long time coming. Plans for rapid transit to relieve the city’s beleaguered tram system date back to the Imperial era, but a couple of wars and a revolution held up its development. Stalin revived it as part of his grand plan to modernize the Soviet Union in the 1920s and 30s. The first lines and tunnels were constructed with help from engineers from the London Underground, although Stalin’s secret police decided that they had learned too much about Moscow’s layout and had them arrested on espionage charges and deported.

The beauty of its stations (if not its trains) is well-documented, and certainly no accident. In its illustrious first phases and particularly after the Second World War, the greatest architects of Soviet era were recruited to create gleaming temples celebrating the Revolution, the USSR, and the war triumph. No two stations are exactly alike, and each of the classic showpieces has a theme. There are world-famous shrines to Futurist architecture, a celebration of electricity, tributes to individuals and regions of the former Soviet Union. Each marble slab, mosaic tile, or light fixture was placed with intent, all in service to a station’s aesthetic; each element, f rom the smallest brass ear of corn to a large blood-spattered sword on a World War II mural, is an essential part of the whole.

The Metro is a monument to the Soviet propaganda project it was intended to be when it opened in 1935 with the slogan “Building a Palace for the People”. It brought the grand interiors of Imperial Russia to ordinary Muscovites, celebrated the Soviet Union’s past achievements while promising its citizens a bright Soviet future, and of course, it was a show-piece for the world to witness the might and sophistication of life in the Soviet Union.

It may be a museum, but it’s no relic. U p to nine million people use it daily, more than the London Underground and New York Subway combined. (Along with, at one time, about 20 stray dogs that learned to commute on the Metro.)

In its 80+ year history, the Metro has expanded in phases and fits and starts, in step with the fortunes of Moscow and Russia. Now, partly in preparation for the World Cup 2018, it’s also modernizing. New trains allow passengers to walk the entire length of the train without having to change carriages. The system is becoming more visitor-friendly. (There are helpful stickers on the floor marking out the best selfie spots .) But there’s a price to modernity: it’s phasing out one of its beloved institutions, the escalator attendants. Often they are middle-aged or elderly women—“ escalator grandmas ” in news accounts—who have held the post for decades, sitting in their tiny kiosks, scolding commuters for bad escalator etiquette or even bad posture, or telling jokes . They are slated to be replaced, when at all, by members of the escalator maintenance staff.

For all its achievements, the Metro lags behind Moscow’s above-ground growth, as Russia’s capital sprawls ever outwards, generating some of the world’s worst traffic jams . But since 2011, the Metro has been in the middle of an ambitious and long-overdue enlargement; 60 new stations are opening by 2020. If all goes to plan, the 2011-2020 period will have brought 125 miles of new tracks and over 100 new stations — a 40 percent increase — the fastest and largest expansion phase in any period in the Metro’s history.

Facts: 14 lines Opening hours: 5 a.m-1 a.m. Rush hour(s): 8-10 a.m, 4-8 p.m. Single ride: 55₽ (about 85 cents) Wi-Fi network-wide

Buying Tickets

• Ticket machines have a button to switch to English.
• You can buy specific numbers of rides: 1, 2, 5, 11, 20, or 60. Hold up fingers to show how many rides you want to buy.
• There is also a 90-minute ticket , which gets you 1 trip on the metro plus an unlimited number of transfers on other transport (bus, tram, etc) within 90 minutes.
• Or, you can buy day tickets with unlimited rides: one day (218₽/ US$4), three days (415₽/US$7) or seven days (830₽/US$15). Check the rates here to stay up-to-date.
• If you’re going to be using the Metro regularly over a few days, it’s worth getting a Troika card , a contactless, refillable card you can use on all public transport. Using the Metro is cheaper with one of these: a single ride is 36₽, not 55₽. Buy them and refill them in the Metro stations, and they’re valid for 5 years, so you can keep it for next time. Or, if you have a lot of cash left on it when you leave, you can get it refunded at the Metro Service Centers at Ulitsa 1905 Goda, 25 or at Staraya Basmannaya 20, Building 1.
• You can also buy silicone bracelets and keychains with built-in transport chips that you can use as a Troika card. (A Moscow Metro Fitbit!) So far, you can only get these at the Pushkinskaya metro station Live Helpdesk and souvenir shops in the Mayakovskaya and Trubnaya metro stations. The fare is the same as for the Troika card.
• You can also use Apple Pay and Samsung Pay.

Rules, spoken and unspoken

No smoking, no drinking, no filming, no littering. Photography is allowed, although it used to be banned.

Stand to the right on the escalator. Break this rule and you risk the wrath of the legendary escalator attendants. (No shenanigans on the escalators in general.)

Get out of the way. Find an empty corner to hide in when you get off a train and need to stare at your phone. Watch out getting out of the train in general; when your train doors open, people tend to appear from nowhere or from behind ornate marble columns, walking full-speed.

Always offer your seat to elderly ladies (what are you, a monster?).

An Easy Tour

This is no Metro Marathon ( 199 stations in 20 hours ). It’s an easy tour, taking in most—though not all—of the notable stations, the bulk of it going clockwise along the Circle line, with a couple of short detours. These stations are within minutes of one another, and the whole tour should take about 1-2 hours.

Start at Mayakovskaya Metro station , at the corner of Tverskaya and Garden Ring,  Triumfalnaya Square, Moskva, Russia, 125047.

1. Mayakovskaya.  Named for Russian Futurist Movement poet Vladimir Mayakovsky and an attempt to bring to life the future he imagined in his poems. (The Futurist Movement, natch, was all about a rejecting the past and celebrating all things speed, industry, modern machines, youth, modernity.) The result: an Art Deco masterpiece that won the National Grand Prix for architecture at the New York World’s Fair in 1939. It’s all smooth, rounded shine and light, and gentle arches supported by columns of dark pink marble and stainless aircraft steel. Each of its 34 ceiling niches has a mosaic. During World War II, the station was used as an air-raid shelter and, at one point, a bunker for Stalin. He gave a subdued but rousing speech here in Nov. 6, 1941 as the Nazis bombed the city above.

Take the 3/Green line one station to:

2. Belorusskaya. Opened in 1952, named after the connected Belarussky Rail Terminal, which runs trains between Moscow and Belarus. This is a light marble affair with a white, cake-like ceiling, lined with Belorussian patterns and 12 Florentine ceiling mosaics depicting life in Belarussia when it was built.

Transfer onto the 1/Brown line. Then, one stop (clockwise) t o:

3. Novoslobodskaya.  This station was designed around the stained-glass panels, which were made in Latvia, because Alexey Dushkin, the Soviet starchitect who dreamed it up (and also designed Mayakovskaya station) couldn’t find the glass and craft locally. The stained glass is the same used for Riga’s Cathedral, and the panels feature plants, flowers, members of the Soviet intelligentsia (musician, artist, architect) and geometric shapes.

Go two stops east on the 1/Circle line to:

4. Komsomolskaya. Named after the Komsomol, or the Young Communist League, this might just be peak Stalin Metro style. Underneath the hub for three regional railways, it was intended to be a grand gateway to Moscow and is today its busiest station. It has chandeliers; a yellow ceiling with Baroque embellishments; and in the main hall, a colossal red star overlaid on golden, shimmering tiles. Designer Alexey Shchusev designed it as an homage to the speech Stalin gave at Red Square on Nov. 7, 1941, in which he invoked Russia’s illustrious military leaders as a pep talk to Soviet soldiers through the first catastrophic year of the war.   The station’s eight large mosaics are of the leaders referenced in the speech, such as Alexander Nevsky, a 13th-century prince and military commander who bested German and Swedish invading armies.

One more stop clockwise to Kurskaya station,  and change onto the 3/Blue  line, and go one stop to:

5. Baumanskaya.   Opened in 1944. Named for the Bolshevik Revolutionary Nikolai Bauman , whose monument and namesake district are aboveground here. Though he seemed like a nasty piece of work (he apparently once publicly mocked a woman he had impregnated, who later hung herself), he became a Revolutionary martyr when he was killed in 1905 in a skirmish with a monarchist, who hit him on the head with part of a steel pipe. The station is in Art Deco style with atmospherically dim lighting, and a series of bronze sculptures of soldiers and homefront heroes during the War. At one end, there is a large mosaic portrait of Lenin.

Stay on that train direction one more east to:

6. Elektrozavodskaya. As you may have guessed from the name, this station is the Metro’s tribute to all thing electrical, built in 1944 and named after a nearby lightbulb factory. It has marble bas-relief sculptures of important figures in electrical engineering, and others illustrating the Soviet Union’s war-time struggles at home. The ceiling’s recurring rows of circular lamps give the station’s main tunnel a comforting glow, and a pleasing visual effect.

Double back two stops to Kurskaya station , and change back to the 1/Circle line. Sit tight for six stations to:

7. Kiyevskaya. This was the last station on the Circle line to be built, in 1954, completed under Nikita Khrushchev’ s guidance, as a tribute to his homeland, Ukraine. Its three large station halls feature images celebrating Ukraine’s contributions to the Soviet Union and Russo-Ukrainian unity, depicting musicians, textile-working, soldiers, farmers. (One hall has frescoes, one mosaics, and the third murals.) Shortly after it was completed, Khrushchev condemned the architectural excesses and unnecessary luxury of the Stalin era, which ushered in an epoch of more austere Metro stations. According to the legend at least, he timed the policy in part to ensure no Metro station built after could outshine Kiyevskaya.

Change to the 3/Blue line and go one stop west.

8. Park Pobedy. This is the deepest station on the Metro, with one of the world’s longest escalators, at 413 feet. If you stand still, the escalator ride to the surface takes about three minutes .) Opened in 2003 at Victory Park, the station celebrates two of Russia’s great military victories. Each end has a mural by Georgian artist Zurab Tsereteli, who also designed the “ Good Defeats Evil ” statue at the UN headquarters in New York. One mural depicts the Russian generals’ victory over the French in 1812 and the other, the German surrender of 1945. The latter is particularly striking; equal parts dramatic, triumphant, and gruesome. To the side, Red Army soldiers trample Nazi flags, and if you look closely there’s some blood spatter among the detail. Still, the biggest impressions here are the marble shine of the chessboard floor pattern and the pleasingly geometric effect if you view from one end to the other.

Keep going one more stop west to:

9. Slavyansky Bulvar.  One of the Metro’s youngest stations, it opened in 2008. With far higher ceilings than many other stations—which tend to have covered central tunnels on the platforms—it has an “open-air” feel (or as close to it as you can get, one hundred feet under). It’s an homage to French architect Hector Guimard, he of the Art Nouveau entrances for the Paris M é tro, and that’s precisely what this looks like: A Moscow homage to the Paris M é tro, with an additional forest theme. A Cyrillic twist on Guimard’s Metro-style lettering over the benches, furnished with t rees and branch motifs, including creeping vines as towering lamp-posts.

Stay on the 3/Blue line and double back four stations to:

10. Arbatskaya. Its first iteration, Arbatskaya-Smolenskaya station, was damaged by German bombs in 1941. It was rebuilt in 1953, and designed to double as a bomb shelter in the event of nuclear war, although unusually for stations built in the post-war phase, this one doesn’t have a war theme. It may also be one of the system’s most elegant: Baroque, but toned down a little, with red marble floors and white ceilings with gilded bronze c handeliers.

Jump back on the 3/Blue line  in the same direction and take it one more stop:

11. Ploshchad Revolyutsii (Revolution Square). Opened in 1938, and serving Red Square and the Kremlin . Its renowned central hall has marble columns flanked by 76 bronze statues of Soviet heroes: soldiers, students, farmers, athletes, writers, parents. Some of these statues’ appendages have a yellow sheen from decades of Moscow’s commuters rubbing them for good luck. Among the most popular for a superstitious walk-by rub: the snout of a frontier guard’s dog, a soldier’s gun (where the touch of millions of human hands have tapered the gun barrel into a fine, pointy blade), a baby’s foot, and a woman’s knee. (A brass rooster also sports the telltale gold sheen, though I am told that rubbing the rooster is thought to bring bad luck. )

Now take the escalator up, and get some fresh air.

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