Night Prayer
Beginning of Night Prayer
Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
In nómine Patris, et Fílii, et Spíritus Sancti. Amen.
Brief Examination of Conscience
Take a moment to look back over the day. Thank God for its gifts. Notice quietly where you fell short — a harsh word, a moment of impatience, a prayer neglected. Do not dwell in guilt; bring these moments to God's mercy.
Act of Contrition
Act of Contrition
O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee,
and I detest all my sins, because of Thy just punishments,
but most of all because they offend Thee, my God,
Who art all-good and deserving of all my love.
I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace,
to sin no more and to avoid the near occasions of sin.
Amen.
Deus meus, ex toto corde pænitet me omnium meorum peccatorum,
æque detestor, quia peccando, non solum pœnas a Te iuste statutas promeritus sum,
sed præsertim quia offendi Te, summum bonum, ac dignum qui super omnia diligaris.
Ideo firmiter propono, adiuvante Tua gratia, de cetero me non peccaturum
peccandique occasiones proximas fugiturum.
Amen.
Guardian Angel Prayer
Angel of God, my Guardian dear,
to whom God's love commits me here,
ever this night be at my side,
to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.
Ángele Dei, qui custos es mei,
me tibi commíssum pietáte supérna,
hac nocte illúmina, custódi, rege et gubérna. Amen.
Consecration of the Night
Into Thy hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit.
Watch over me this night under the shelter of Thy grace.
Keep me safe from all harm of soul and body.
Grant me rest, that I may rise tomorrow
renewed to love and serve Thee.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
In nómine Patris, et Fílii, et Spíritus Sancti. Amen.