Christian prayer
Evening and night prayers (prayer before sleep)
Evening and night prayers for use before sleep, with the prayer wording and its meaning.
- 10 verses
- About 3 minutes to recite
- Evening and night prayers (prayer before sleep)
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In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
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O Almighty and Eternal God! prostrate at the feet of Thy holy and awful Majesty, I adore Thee with all possible reverence. I believe and hold for certain all Thou hast revealed to Thy holy Church. I hope in Thy infinite goodness and mercy, and I love Thee with all my heart.
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O my God! I give Thee thanks, through Jesus Christ, for all the favors Thou hast bestowed upon me, especially for creating me to Thy own image and likeness, for redeeming me with Thy Son's precious blood, for making me a Christian, and preserving me this day. I beseech the Blessed Virgin, and all the saints, to give Thee thanks for ever and ever. Amen.
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O my God! grant me the grace to know wherein I have offended Thee, and to have a perfect sorrow for my sins.
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I confess to Almighty God, to blessed Mary ever Virgin, to blessed Michael the Archangel, to blessed John the Baptist, to the holy apostles Peter and Paul, to all the Saints, that I have sinned exceedingly in thought, word, and deed, through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault. Therefore, I beseech the blessed Mary ever Virgin, blessed Michael the Archangel, blessed John the Baptist, the holy apostles Peter and Paul, and all the Saints, to pray to the Lord our God for me.
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May the Almighty God have mercy on me, and forgive me my sins, and bring me to everlasting life. Amen.
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May the Almighty and merciful Lord grant me pardon, absolution, and remission of all my sins. Amen.
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Because all my sins displease Thee, O Sovereign Goodness, I am heartily sorry for having committed them; I ask pardon for them, and promise, by the help of Thy grace, not only to avoid the like faults for the future, but also to do penance for them.
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O most holy Virgin! be a mother to me: pray for me, now, and at the hour of my death.
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O my good Angel! whom God has appointed to be my guardian, enlighten me, protect me, and guard me in all my actions. Amen.
Wording: The Catholic's pocket prayer-book, 1899: Evening Prayers. Copied word for word from the edition named here
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När den beds
Many Catholics say evening prayers at the end of the day or shortly before going to sleep. This is a time to thank God, reflect on the day, ask forgiveness and entrust the night to God's care. They may be prayed alone or with family.
Varifrån den kommer
Prayer at the close of the day is a longstanding part of Catholic devotion, rooted in the Christian practice of daily prayer. The Church also has a formal Night Prayer, called Compline, within the Liturgy of the Hours; personal bedtime prayers need not follow that form.
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Frågor om Evening and night prayers (prayer before sleep)
How many verses are in these evening prayers?
These evening prayers contain 10 verses.
How long do they take to recite?
They take about 3 minutes to recite. You can also pause for quiet reflection as you pray.
When should I say them?
Many Catholics say them in the evening or just before sleep. There is no fixed clock time for personal bedtime prayer.
What is the purpose of prayer before sleep?
In the Catholic tradition, bedtime prayer is an opportunity to thank God, seek forgiveness and place the day's concerns in God's care.
Are these prayers the same as Compline?
Evening prayers are not necessarily Compline. Compline is the Church's formal Night Prayer, while personal evening devotion can use a variety of prayers.
