Prayers Before Mass
THE SIGN OF THE CROSS
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
Indulgence of 50 days, each time. — Pius IX, July 28, 1863. — Indulgence of 100 days, if made with holy water. — Pius IX, March 23, 1876.
MORNING OFFERING
LORD, God Almighty, behold me prostrate before Thee, in order to appease and honor Thy divine Majesty, in the name of all creatures. But how can I do this — I, a wretched sinner? I can, and I will do it; because I know that Thou dost glory in being called the Father of mercy, and that, for love of us. Thou hast given even Thy only-begotten Son, Who offered Himself for us on the cross, and Who continually renews for us the same sacrifice on our altars. And therefore, though a sinner, yet truly penitent, poor, and yet rich in Jesus Christ, I present myself before Thee, and with the fervor of all the saints and angels, and with the ardent love of the immaculate heart of Mary, I offer Thee, in the name of all creatures, the Masses
