The “Offering of Self” Prayer from St. Ignatius of Loyola
Pray this short prayer to make an offering of Self from the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola.
Pray this short prayer to make an offering of Self from the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola.
There are many reflections on Eucharistic Adoration to share. Many journal entries have been recorded here about experiences in the adoration chapel with the Lord. These various writings are given to inspire readers to know and love Jesus in the Eucharist. He is truly present, Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity for any soul that enters and sits with Him in His presence.
These reflections are meant to open your heart to faith, hope, and love. By reading these journal entries about time spent in prayer with Jesus you may be inspired to develop a habit of prayer. Jesus is present there in a tangible way and the experiences of the great saints who have gone before us are available to our generation as well. We must turn toward God and desire holiness.
Read these reflections to hopefully see a bit of your own heart and mind within the situations, stories, and answers to prayer. Jesus is the greatest gift the world has ever known. It is a pity that many souls in the world have never taken the time to truly know Him. When you know Him you come to love Him.
The writings in these reflections will show how intimate Christ’s love is for souls and how much grace we receive when we pick up our cross and follow Him.
Jesus’ prepares for death after the betrayal of Judas with the Last Supper, and this preparation brings forth new life in the Church.
Lord Jesus Christ, Let me never betray you or deny you in life. May I always love and serve you according to your will for me.
Believing in Jesus as Mary Magdalene did while pouring precious nard on his feet. I too am anointing him with my love as I contemplate his Passion and death.
Jesus you humbled yourself. You returned to Jerusalem knowing you were giving yourself to be crucified. This, because you love me.
Jesus you will offer your life to save us. After you have done many signs they have decided to kill you in order to save a nation.
Rescue me Lord from the powerful snares of the wicked. I pray to you in distress. My rock, my shield, and my stronghold, help me.
Help me keep your word, Lord. You made a covenant with your people and promised we will never see death, or taste it if we keep your word.
I will remain in your word, Lord. You promise that when I do this I will know the truth and it will set me free.
Faith in Jesus Christ is never doubting in my impossible situation but hoping against hope that God will answer my prayer and come to my aid.
Jesus you love them. Lord, let me love them too and not throw stones using harsh words and deliberate actions to condemn them. Let me love them like Christ.
