Everyday Prayer Blog

Wednesday February 18

The Month Dedicated To

The Holy Family

Prayer to the Holy Family

of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

O Holy Family of Nazareth,
Jesus, Mary, and Joseph,
you are the model of love, faith, and unity.
In your home, peace and holiness reigned;
teach us to cherish one another with the same tenderness and patience.

Jesus, Son of God and Son of Mary,
fill our hearts with your divine love.
Mary, Mother most pure,
guide us in humility and obedience to God’s will.
Joseph, faithful protector,
watch over our families and keep us safe from harm.

May our homes be places of prayer,
charity, and forgiveness,
where Christ is always welcomed and honoured.

Holy Family, bless and protect all families,
and lead us one day to the eternal home
where we shall rejoice together forever.

Amen.

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

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O Jesus I Surrender myself to You, You take over. Amen

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Today We Celebrate

Ash Wednesday

Other saints:

Bl. John of Fiesole OP (c.1386 - 1455)

Roman Missal:

Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period of reflection, repentance, and preparation for Easter in many Christian traditions.

On Ash Wednesday, worshippers often receive ashes on their foreheads in the shape of a cross. The ashes symbolise mortality and repentance, reminding believers of the phrase, "Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.”

Lent then continues for 40 days (excluding Sundays), representing the time Jesus spent fasting in the desert. It's traditionally observed through:

Fasting - giving up certain foods or habits

Prayer - deepening one's spiritual life

Almsgiving - acts of charity and generosity

The season culminates in Holy Week, leading up to Easter Sunday, which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus.

Morning Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father,

as I enter this season of Lent,

I come before You

seeking spiritual renewal.

Cleanse my heart, mind, and soul

from all that separates me from You.

Renew my spirit

and draw me closer to Your presence.

Help me to let go of distractions

and focus on Your will for my life.

May this season be a time

of deep reflection

and transformation

as I grow in faith

and obedience to You.

Holy Mass

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in Ireland, Britain, USA.

The Holy Shrines

Latin Mass

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The Holy Rosary

Our Blessed Mother explained to us what would happen in the World and in the Church if people continued to turn from God. Sadly we can now see this all around us in the Church and in the World. One of the things she asked us to do was to say the Rosary everyday.

Please find a few minutes today to fulfil her request.

The Holy Rosary

The Divine Mercy

The Divine Mercy Prayers

A live link to the Divine Mercy Shrine

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Surrender to Jesus

Surrender is a word that can feel heavy, especially in a world that glorifies self-reliance and control. Yet, when it comes to our relationship with God, surrender is not about giving up; it’s about giving in—to His love, His plans, and His promises.

Trusting God in daily surrender is a beautiful yet challenging act of faith.

Trusting God in Daily Surrender

The Surrender Novena

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Prayer to St Michael

Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in our hour of conflict. 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 Host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all evil spirits who wander through the world for the ruin of souls. Amen.

Personal Prayer to Jesus

Lord Jesus I accept you as my personal Saviour.

From this moment on may I open my heart to you and trust that the Holy Spirit will fill this heart with your love so that I can in all sincerity worship God our Father above all things and love my neighbour as myself.

For me alone this will be extremely difficult. In my human nature I am under constant attack from Satan but I know that if I trust You, You will provide me with whatever graces I need to withstand such evil attacks.

I know that with Your love it is truly possible to have heaven here on earth.

For what is Heaven except to be in the presence of God.

With Your help I can overcome my human limitations, my needless worries, and my needless concerns.

Help me accept Your holy living Word as proclaimed in the bible and at every Mass and through the Gospel realise that my childish love reflects Your words -

'Unless you become like little children you shall not enter the Kingdom of Heaven'.

Jesus please grant that when my time comes to meet You, You will not be a stranger but a friend.

I can ask for nothing more.

Amen.

The Prayer for Daily Neglects

A Poor Clare nun who had just died, appeared to her Abbess, who was praying for her, and said to her, "I went straight to Heaven, for, by means of this prayer, recited every evening, I paid all my debts." It is known as 'the Prayer for Daily Neglects' and invites us to offer to God the Father the Heart of his Divine Son as we read below in reparation of our sins.

Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Sacred Heart of Jesus, with all its love, all its sufferings and all its merits:

To expiate all the sins I have committed this day and during all my life.

Glory be ....

To purify the good I have done badly this day and during all my life.

Glory be......

To supply for the good I ought to have done, and that I have neglected this day and during all my life.

Glory be .....