How you start the morning determines the trajectory of your day. Do you start with anxiety? With email? With social media?
Or do you start by giving everything — the good, the bad, and the boring — to Jesus?
The Morning Offering is a deceptively simple prayer that transforms ordinary actions (doing dishes, driving to work, suffering a headache) into spiritual gold. It unites your daily life to the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass being offered around the world.
"O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary..."
The Classic Morning Offering Text
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 this month. Amen.
Why It Works: The Priesthood of the Laity
You may not be a priest who stands at the altar, but by your baptism, you share in Christ's priesthood. You can offer "spiritual sacrifices."
When you pray the Morning Offering, you are putting your entire day on the paten (the plate) with the host at Mass.
- The traffic jam? Offered.
- The difficult meeting? Offered.
- The diaper change? Offered.
Nothing is wasted. Everything becomes a prayer.
Variations
Short Form
Lord, I offer you my day. Everything I do, think, and say — let it be for Your glory and the salvation of souls. Amen.
St. Thérèse's Approach
She offered every small sacrifice as a "rose" tossed at the feet of Jesus. The Morning Offering was her way of ensuring she didn't show up to heaven empty-handed.
How to Build the Habit
- Tape it to your mirror: Read it while brushing your teeth.
- First thoughts: Train your brain to say "Serviam" (I will serve) or "All for You, Jesus" the moment your alarm rings.
- Use the App: The MyPrayerTower app has the Morning Offering on the home screen for this exact reason.
Don't let your day be wasted. Sanctify it before your feet even hit the floor. Pray the Morning Offering every single day.