O eternal God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; the beginning and end of all things; in whom we live, and move, and have our being: I adore you with the most profound humility. I praise and bless you, and give you thanks for all the benefits which you have conferred upon me; that you have created me out of nothing, made me after your own image and likeness, redeemed me with the precious blood of your Son, and sanctified me with your Holy Spirit.
I thank you that you have assisted me by your grace, watched over me by your special providence; blessed me, notwithstanding my sins and utter unworthiness, with the continuance of your gracious protection; and for all the innumerable blessings which I owe to your undeserved bounty.
Particularly this morning, I thank you for having preserved me during the past night, and for bringing me in safety to the beginning of another day. God, how good you are to me! What return can I make for all that you have done for me? I will strive to bless your holy name, and serve you all the days of my life. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and let all that is within me praise his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all that he has done for you.
Shutterstock
Top 10
1
John XXIII’s simple prayer for Christmas day
2
Urged by Pope and faithful, Biden commutes nearly all federal death sentences
3
The beautiful Polish tradition of breaking bread on Christmas Eve
4
Viral Irish bar reveals new Christmas ad for 2024
5
A festive tune from Maria von Trapp’s great-grandchildren
6
Why is Christmas Eve called “Nochebuena” in Spanish?
7
What happened when Father Christmas met G.K. Chesterton?
See More
Did you enjoy this article? Would you like to read more like this?
Get Aleteia delivered to your inbox. It’s free!