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.
Lord, you say every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste. Please bless your Church with unity so we bear good fruit for your kingdom.
I will Obey Your Word, my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I will teach others to follow you and I will bless your holy name.
Lord help me fully forgive those who have done evil things to me. Lord help me be merciful and forgive from my heart.
I will let go of control. I trust in the Lord and humbly submit this affliction so with faith I will call upon the Lord to heal me.
You are merciful to me, Lord. I will learn your teachings. I love you Lord, and I’ll obey your laws because you are trustworthy and your rules are just.
This mental prayer contemplates the Eternal Father in the parable of the prodigal son. It also praises the Eternal Father who has also brought me back to life.
Jesus my cornerstone, you are the stone that the builders rejected, yet all things came into being through you. In you is life.
Probe my mind and test my heart Lord. I desire you above all things. Reward me according to your ways; I trust in you.
Lord you redeem me and set me free from snares through your Passion, death, and resurrection. Help me imitate you with sacrificial love.
Lord you cleanse me of my scarlet sins and make me white as snow when I am willing to obey you and do your will.
