July 1, 2025 • 15 mins
Starting the morning off with God is the key to strength and success in your day!
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The Morning Glory Consecration Prayer is excerpted from "33 Days to Morning Glory: A Do-It-Yourself Retreat in Preparation for Marian Consecration" by Michael E. Gaitley, MIC, © 2011 Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the B.V.M., p. 137.
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SPEAKER_00 (00:00):
Starting the morning off with God is the key to
strength and success in yourday.
Good morning! Today isWednesday, July 2, 2025.
Please join me in praying themorning offering prayer and
prayers for our Holy Father.
In the name of the Father, andof the Son, and of the Holy
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Spirit.
Amen.
Prayers for the Holy FatherAlmighty and everlasting God,
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have mercy upon thy servant,Pope Leo XIV, our Supreme
Pontiff, and direct him,according to thy lovingkindness,
in the way of eternal salvation,that of thy gift he may ever
desire that which is pleasingunto thee, and may accomplish it
with all his might, throughChrist our Lord.
Amen.
Our Father, who art in heaven,hallowed be thy name.
(01:16):
Thy kingdom come, thy will bedone, on earth as it is in
heaven.
Give us this day our dailybread, and forgive us our
trespasses, as we forgive thosewho trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from evil.
Amen.
Hail Mary, full of grace, theLord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women,and blessed is the fruit of thy
(01:39):
womb, Jesus.
Quote from Saint Augustine.
Faith is to believe what you donot see.
(02:11):
The reward of this faith is tosee what you believe.
Meditation of the Day, anexcerpt from Peace of Soul, by
Fulton J.
Sheen, page 219.
A sculptor who wishes to carve afigure out of a block uses his
chisel, first cutting away greatchunks of marble.
(02:35):
then smaller pieces until hefinally reaches a point where
only a brush of hand is neededto reveal the figure.
In the same way, the soul has toundergo tremendous
mortifications at first, andthen more refined detachments
until finally its divine imageis revealed.
(02:55):
Because mortification isrecognized as a practice of
death, there is fittinglyinscribed on the tomb of Duns
Scotus, Vis mortis, semelsepultus.
Twice died, but buried onlyonce.
When we die to something,something comes alive within us.
(03:15):
If we die to self, charity comesalive.
If we die to pride, servicecomes alive.
If we die to lust, reverence forpersonality comes alive.
If we die to anger, love comesalive.
1 Corinthians 6, verses 19-20Saint of the Day The Saint of
(03:57):
the Day for July 2nd is SaintBernardino Rialino.
St.
Bernardino Riolino lived between1530 and 1616.
He was born in Italy to a noblefamily.
He grew into an accomplishedRenaissance man of his day.
He studied law and medicine, hada successful career as an
attorney and judge, and servedas the mayor of three cities.
(04:22):
At the age of 34, he completedan eight-day retreat with Jesuit
priests, and during this time hediscerned a call to the
religious life.
He entered the Jesuit order andwas ordained a priest in 1567.
As a priest, he preached,taught, and visited the sick and
poor in the areas of Naples andLecce.
He was much loved and veneratedby the people he ministered to,
(04:45):
especially because of themiracles he performed.
It was commonly believed amongthe people that he was a living
saint.
Even public scandal and civilstrife were calmed due to his
holy influence.
While he was on his deathbed,the city leaders of Lecce came
to request of him that he becomethe official patron saint of
(05:05):
their city once he enteredheaven.
After St.
Bernardino's death, vials of hisblood were kept for veneration,
which were observed to liquefyand exhibit unusual phenomena
for more than a century.
St.
Bernardino Rialino, pray for us.
(05:26):
Readings for Holy Mass forWednesday of the 13th week in
Ordinary Time.
A reading from the book ofGenesis, chapter 21, verse 5 and
verses 8 through 20.
Abraham was a hundred years oldwhen his son Isaac was born to
him.
Isaac grew, and on the day ofthe child's weaning, Abraham
(05:47):
held a great feast.
Sarah noticed the son whom Hagarthe Egyptian had born to Abraham
playing with her son Isaac.
So she demanded of Abraham,Drive out that slave and her
son.
No son of that slave is going toshare the inheritance with my
son Isaac.
Abraham was greatly distressed,especially on account of his son
(06:08):
Ishmael.
But God said to Abraham, Do notbe distressed about the boy or
about your slave woman.
Heed the demands of Sarah, nomatter what she is asking of
you, for it is through Isaacthat descendants shall bear your
name.
As for the son of the slavewoman, I will make a great
nation of him also, since he toois your offspring.
(06:31):
Early the next morning, Abrahamgot some bread and a skin of
water and gave them to Hagar.
Then, placing the child on herback, he sent her away.
As she roamed aimlessly in thewilderness of Beersheba, the
water in the skin was used up.
So she put the child down undera shrub, and then went and sat
down opposite him, about a bowshot away.
(06:53):
For she said to herself, Let menot watch to see the child die.
As she sat opposite Ishmael, hebegan to cry.
God heard the boy's cry andGod's messenger called to Hagar
from heaven.
What is the matter, Hagar?
Don't be afraid.
God has heard the boy's cry inthis plight of his.
Arise, lift up the boy and holdhim by the hand, for I will make
(07:17):
of him a great nation.
Then God opened her eyes and shesaw a well of water.
She went and filled the skinwith water and then let the boy
drink.
God was with the boy as he grewup.
The Word of the LordResponsorial Psalm, Psalm 34 The
Lord hears the cry of the poor.
(07:40):
When the poor one called out,the Lord heard, and from all his
distress he saved him.
The angel of the Lord encampsaround those who fear him and
delivers them.
The Lord hears the cry of thepoor.
Fear the Lord, you his holyones, for naught is lacking to
those who fear him.
The great grow poor and hungry,but those who seek the Lord want
(08:04):
for no good thing.
The Lord hears the cry of thepoor.
Come, children, hear me.
I will teach you the fear of theLord.
Which of you desires life andtakes delight in prosperous
days?
The Lord hears the cry of thepoor.
(08:25):
A reading from the Holy Gospelaccording to Matthew, chapter 8,
verses 28-34.
Some distance away, a herd ofmany swine was feeding.
(08:54):
The demons pleaded with him, Ifyou drive us out, send us into
the herd of swine.
And he said to them, Go then.
They came out and entered theswine, and the whole herd rushed
down the steep bank into the seawhere they drowned.
The swineherds ran away, andwhen they came to the town they
reported everything, includingwhat had happened to the
(09:15):
demoniacs.
Thereupon the whole town cameout to meet Jesus, and when they
saw him, they begged him toleave their district.
The Gospel of the Lord Prayer ofSpiritual Communion In the name
of the Father, and of the Son,and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
(09:36):
My Jesus, I believe that you arepresent in the most blessed
sacrament.
I love you above all things, andI desire to receive you into my
soul.
Since I cannot now receive yousacramentally, come at least
spiritually into my heart.
I embrace you as if you werealready there and unite myself
wholly to you.
(09:56):
Never permit me to be separatedfrom you.
Amen.
Let me be a fit instrument inyour immaculate and merciful
(10:18):
hands for bringing the greatestpossible glory to God.
Amen.
O glorious Saint Joseph, chosenby God to be the guardian of the
Holy Family, whose protection isso great, so strong, in union
with the Blessed Virgin Mary andour Savior Jesus Christ, send
(10:40):
down from heaven a blessing fromGod to protect us from any harm,
strengthen us in body, soul, andspirit.
We ask this through thy powerfulintercession.
Holy Family, pray for us.
Amen.
Guardian Angel Prayer O angel ofGod, my guardian dear, to whom
God's love commits me here, everthis day be at my side, to light
(11:04):
and guard, to rule and guide.
Amen.
Prayer to Saint Michael theArchangel Saint Michael the
Archangel, defend us in battle.
Be our protection against thewickedness and snares of the
devil.
May God rebuke him, we humblypray.
And do thou, O Prince of theHeavenly Host, by the power of
God, Cast into hell Satan andall the evil spirits, who prowl
(11:28):
throughout the world, seekingthe ruin of souls.
Amen.
The Three Hail Marys DevotionThe first Hail Mary, in honor of
God the Father.
Hail Mary, full of grace, theLord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women,and blessed is the fruit of thy
womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, prayfor us sinners, now and at the
(11:50):
hour of our death.
Amen.
The second Hail Mary, in honorof God the Son.
Hail Mary, full of grace, theLord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women,and blessed is the fruit of thy
womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, prayfor us sinners, now and at the
hour of our death.
Amen.
The third Hail Mary, in honor ofGod the Holy Spirit.
(12:13):
Hail Mary, full of grace, theLord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women,and blessed is the fruit of thy
womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, prayfor us sinners, now and at the
hour of our death.
Amen.
O my mother, preserve my soulfrom mortal sin during this day.
Amen.
Memorare to the Blessed VirginMary.
(12:36):
Remember, O Most Gracious VirginMary.
that never was it known thatanyone who fled to thy
protection, implored thy help,or sought thy intercession, was
left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, Ifly unto thee, O Virgin of
virgins, my mother.
To thee do I come, before thee Istand, sinful and sorrowful.
(12:59):
O Mother of the Word Incarnate,despise not my petitions, but in
thy mercy hear and answer me.
Amen.
Oh my God, I firmly believe thatyou are one God in three divine
persons, Father, Son, and HolySpirit.
I believe that your divine Sonbecame man, died for our sins,
(13:22):
and that he will come to judgethe living and the dead.
I believe these and all thetruths which the Holy Catholic
Church teaches, because you haverevealed them, who can neither
deceive nor be deceived.
In this faith I intend to liveand die.
Amen.
Act of Hope Oh my God, relyingon your almighty power, infinite
(13:45):
mercy and promises, I hope toobtain pardon for my sins, the
help of your grace, and the lifeeverlasting, through the merits
of Jesus Christ, my Lord andRedeemer.
Amen.
Act of Love Oh my God, I loveyou above all things with my
whole heart and soul, becauseyou are all good and worthy of
(14:06):
all love.
Prayer for the Poor Souls inPurgatory O gentle heart of
Jesus, ever present in theblessed sacrament, ever consumed
(14:27):
with burning love for the poorcaptive souls in purgatory, have
mercy on them.
Be not severe in thy judgment,but let some drops of thy
precious blood fall upon thedevouring flames.
Merciful Savior, send thy angelsto conduct them to a place of
refreshment, light, and peace.
Amen.
Active Resignation to the DivineWill O Lord my God, from this
(14:51):
moment do I accept from thyhands, with burning love and
sincere contrition, with a calmand willing disposition,
whatsoever death thou shaltchoose to send me, with its
pains and griefs.
Amen.
In the name of the Father, andof the Son, and of the Holy
Spirit.
Amen.
(15:12):
Starting the morning off withGod is the key to strength and
success in your day.
Starting the morning off with God is the key to
strength and success in yourday.
Good morning! Today isWednesday, July 2, 2025.
Please join me in praying themorning offering prayer and
prayers for our Holy Father.
In the name of the Father, andof the Son, and of the Holy
(00:21):
Spirit.
Amen.
Prayers for the Holy FatherAlmighty and everlasting God,
(00:52):
have mercy upon thy servant,Pope Leo XIV, our Supreme
Pontiff, and direct him,according to thy lovingkindness,
in the way of eternal salvation,that of thy gift he may ever
desire that which is pleasingunto thee, and may accomplish it
with all his might, throughChrist our Lord.
Amen.
Our Father, who art in heaven,hallowed be thy name.
(01:16):
Thy kingdom come, thy will bedone, on earth as it is in
heaven.
Give us this day our dailybread, and forgive us our
trespasses, as we forgive thosewho trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from evil.
Amen.
Hail Mary, full of grace, theLord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women,and blessed is the fruit of thy
(01:39):
womb, Jesus.
Quote from Saint Augustine.
Faith is to believe what you donot see.
(02:11):
The reward of this faith is tosee what you believe.
Meditation of the Day, anexcerpt from Peace of Soul, by
Fulton J.
Sheen, page 219.
A sculptor who wishes to carve afigure out of a block uses his
chisel, first cutting away greatchunks of marble.
(02:35):
then smaller pieces until hefinally reaches a point where
only a brush of hand is neededto reveal the figure.
In the same way, the soul has toundergo tremendous
mortifications at first, andthen more refined detachments
until finally its divine imageis revealed.
(02:55):
Because mortification isrecognized as a practice of
death, there is fittinglyinscribed on the tomb of Duns
Scotus, Vis mortis, semelsepultus.
Twice died, but buried onlyonce.
When we die to something,something comes alive within us.
(03:15):
If we die to self, charity comesalive.
If we die to pride, servicecomes alive.
If we die to lust, reverence forpersonality comes alive.
If we die to anger, love comesalive.
1 Corinthians 6, verses 19-20Saint of the Day The Saint of
(03:57):
the Day for July 2nd is SaintBernardino Rialino.
St.
Bernardino Riolino lived between1530 and 1616.
He was born in Italy to a noblefamily.
He grew into an accomplishedRenaissance man of his day.
He studied law and medicine, hada successful career as an
attorney and judge, and servedas the mayor of three cities.
(04:22):
At the age of 34, he completedan eight-day retreat with Jesuit
priests, and during this time hediscerned a call to the
religious life.
He entered the Jesuit order andwas ordained a priest in 1567.
As a priest, he preached,taught, and visited the sick and
poor in the areas of Naples andLecce.
He was much loved and veneratedby the people he ministered to,
(04:45):
especially because of themiracles he performed.
It was commonly believed amongthe people that he was a living
saint.
Even public scandal and civilstrife were calmed due to his
holy influence.
While he was on his deathbed,the city leaders of Lecce came
to request of him that he becomethe official patron saint of
(05:05):
their city once he enteredheaven.
After St.
Bernardino's death, vials of hisblood were kept for veneration,
which were observed to liquefyand exhibit unusual phenomena
for more than a century.
St.
Bernardino Rialino, pray for us.
(05:26):
Readings for Holy Mass forWednesday of the 13th week in
Ordinary Time.
A reading from the book ofGenesis, chapter 21, verse 5 and
verses 8 through 20.
Abraham was a hundred years oldwhen his son Isaac was born to
him.
Isaac grew, and on the day ofthe child's weaning, Abraham
(05:47):
held a great feast.
Sarah noticed the son whom Hagarthe Egyptian had born to Abraham
playing with her son Isaac.
So she demanded of Abraham,Drive out that slave and her
son.
No son of that slave is going toshare the inheritance with my
son Isaac.
Abraham was greatly distressed,especially on account of his son
(06:08):
Ishmael.
But God said to Abraham, Do notbe distressed about the boy or
about your slave woman.
Heed the demands of Sarah, nomatter what she is asking of
you, for it is through Isaacthat descendants shall bear your
name.
As for the son of the slavewoman, I will make a great
nation of him also, since he toois your offspring.
(06:31):
Early the next morning, Abrahamgot some bread and a skin of
water and gave them to Hagar.
Then, placing the child on herback, he sent her away.
As she roamed aimlessly in thewilderness of Beersheba, the
water in the skin was used up.
So she put the child down undera shrub, and then went and sat
down opposite him, about a bowshot away.
(06:53):
For she said to herself, Let menot watch to see the child die.
As she sat opposite Ishmael, hebegan to cry.
God heard the boy's cry andGod's messenger called to Hagar
from heaven.
What is the matter, Hagar?
Don't be afraid.
God has heard the boy's cry inthis plight of his.
Arise, lift up the boy and holdhim by the hand, for I will make
(07:17):
of him a great nation.
Then God opened her eyes and shesaw a well of water.
She went and filled the skinwith water and then let the boy
drink.
God was with the boy as he grewup.
The Word of the LordResponsorial Psalm, Psalm 34 The
Lord hears the cry of the poor.
(07:40):
When the poor one called out,the Lord heard, and from all his
distress he saved him.
The angel of the Lord encampsaround those who fear him and
delivers them.
The Lord hears the cry of thepoor.
Fear the Lord, you his holyones, for naught is lacking to
those who fear him.
The great grow poor and hungry,but those who seek the Lord want
(08:04):
for no good thing.
The Lord hears the cry of thepoor.
Come, children, hear me.
I will teach you the fear of theLord.
Which of you desires life andtakes delight in prosperous
days?
The Lord hears the cry of thepoor.
(08:25):
A reading from the Holy Gospelaccording to Matthew, chapter 8,
verses 28-34.
Some distance away, a herd ofmany swine was feeding.
(08:54):
The demons pleaded with him, Ifyou drive us out, send us into
the herd of swine.
And he said to them, Go then.
They came out and entered theswine, and the whole herd rushed
down the steep bank into the seawhere they drowned.
The swineherds ran away, andwhen they came to the town they
reported everything, includingwhat had happened to the
(09:15):
demoniacs.
Thereupon the whole town cameout to meet Jesus, and when they
saw him, they begged him toleave their district.
The Gospel of the Lord Prayer ofSpiritual Communion In the name
of the Father, and of the Son,and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
(09:36):
My Jesus, I believe that you arepresent in the most blessed
sacrament.
I love you above all things, andI desire to receive you into my
soul.
Since I cannot now receive yousacramentally, come at least
spiritually into my heart.
I embrace you as if you werealready there and unite myself
wholly to you.
(09:56):
Never permit me to be separatedfrom you.
Amen.
Let me be a fit instrument inyour immaculate and merciful
(10:18):
hands for bringing the greatestpossible glory to God.
Amen.
O glorious Saint Joseph, chosenby God to be the guardian of the
Holy Family, whose protection isso great, so strong, in union
with the Blessed Virgin Mary andour Savior Jesus Christ, send
(10:40):
down from heaven a blessing fromGod to protect us from any harm,
strengthen us in body, soul, andspirit.
We ask this through thy powerfulintercession.
Holy Family, pray for us.
Amen.
Guardian Angel Prayer O angel ofGod, my guardian dear, to whom
God's love commits me here, everthis day be at my side, to light
(11:04):
and guard, to rule and guide.
Amen.
Prayer to Saint Michael theArchangel Saint Michael the
Archangel, defend us in battle.
Be our protection against thewickedness and snares of the
devil.
May God rebuke him, we humblypray.
And do thou, O Prince of theHeavenly Host, by the power of
God, Cast into hell Satan andall the evil spirits, who prowl
(11:28):
throughout the world, seekingthe ruin of souls.
Amen.
The Three Hail Marys DevotionThe first Hail Mary, in honor of
God the Father.
Hail Mary, full of grace, theLord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women,and blessed is the fruit of thy
womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, prayfor us sinners, now and at the
(11:50):
hour of our death.
Amen.
The second Hail Mary, in honorof God the Son.
Hail Mary, full of grace, theLord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women,and blessed is the fruit of thy
womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, prayfor us sinners, now and at the
hour of our death.
Amen.
The third Hail Mary, in honor ofGod the Holy Spirit.
(12:13):
Hail Mary, full of grace, theLord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women,and blessed is the fruit of thy
womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, prayfor us sinners, now and at the
hour of our death.
Amen.
O my mother, preserve my soulfrom mortal sin during this day.
Amen.
Memorare to the Blessed VirginMary.
(12:36):
Remember, O Most Gracious VirginMary.
that never was it known thatanyone who fled to thy
protection, implored thy help,or sought thy intercession, was
left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, Ifly unto thee, O Virgin of
virgins, my mother.
To thee do I come, before thee Istand, sinful and sorrowful.
(12:59):
O Mother of the Word Incarnate,despise not my petitions, but in
thy mercy hear and answer me.
Amen.
Oh my God, I firmly believe thatyou are one God in three divine
persons, Father, Son, and HolySpirit.
I believe that your divine Sonbecame man, died for our sins,
(13:22):
and that he will come to judgethe living and the dead.
I believe these and all thetruths which the Holy Catholic
Church teaches, because you haverevealed them, who can neither
deceive nor be deceived.
In this faith I intend to liveand die.
Amen.
Act of Hope Oh my God, relyingon your almighty power, infinite
(13:45):
mercy and promises, I hope toobtain pardon for my sins, the
help of your grace, and the lifeeverlasting, through the merits
of Jesus Christ, my Lord andRedeemer.
Amen.
Act of Love Oh my God, I loveyou above all things with my
whole heart and soul, becauseyou are all good and worthy of
(14:06):
all love.
Prayer for the Poor Souls inPurgatory O gentle heart of
Jesus, ever present in theblessed sacrament, ever consumed
(14:27):
with burning love for the poorcaptive souls in purgatory, have
mercy on them.
Be not severe in thy judgment,but let some drops of thy
precious blood fall upon thedevouring flames.
Merciful Savior, send thy angelsto conduct them to a place of
refreshment, light, and peace.
Amen.
Active Resignation to the DivineWill O Lord my God, from this
(14:51):
moment do I accept from thyhands, with burning love and
sincere contrition, with a calmand willing disposition,
whatsoever death thou shaltchoose to send me, with its
pains and griefs.
Amen.
In the name of the Father, andof the Son, and of the Holy
Spirit.
Amen.
(15:12):
Starting the morning off withGod is the key to strength and
success in your day.
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