September 16, 2025 • 13 mins
Starting the morning off with God is the key to strength and success in your day!
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Excerpts from the English translation of The Roman Missal © 2010, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
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, September 17, 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.
O Jesus, through the ImmaculateHeart of Mary, I offer you my
prayers, works, joys, andsufferings of this day.
for all the intentions of yourSacred Heart, in union with the
holy sacrifice of the Massthroughout the world, for the
salvation of souls, thereparation of sins, the reunion
of all Christians, and inparticular, for the holy
(00:44):
intentions of the Holy Fatherthis month.
Amen.
Prayers for the Holy FatherAlmighty and everlasting God,
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 everdesire that which is pleasing
(01:07):
unto thee, and may accomplish itwith all his might.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Our Father, who art in heaven,hallowed be thy name.
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.
(01:28):
And lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from evil.
But deliver us from evil.
Amen.
(02:00):
Quote from St.
Thomas More.
Meditation of the Day, anexcerpt from Witness of the
(02:23):
Saints by St.
Ignatius of Antioch, page 194.
You have never begrudged themartyrs their triumph, but
rather trained them for it.
And so I am asking you to beconsistent with the lessons you
teach them.
Just beg for me the courage andendurance not only to speak but
also to will what is right, sothat I may not only be called a
(02:46):
Christian but prove to be one.
For if I prove myself to be aChristian by martyrdom, then
people will call me one, and myloyalty to Christ will be
apparent when the world Nothingyou can see is truly good.
For our Lord Jesus Christ, nowthat he has returned to his
Father, has revealed himselfmore clearly.
(03:09):
Our task is not one of producingpersuasive propaganda.
Christianity shows its greatnesswhen it is hated by the world.
Scripture verse of the day.
Numbers chapter 6 verses 24through 26.
(03:34):
Numbers chapter 6 verses 24through 26.
Saint of the Day The Saint ofthe Day for September 17th is
St.
Hildegard von Bingen.
St.
Hildegard von Bingen livedbetween 1098 and 1179.
She was born to a large andnoble German family.
(03:56):
She began to have mysticalvisions at the age of three,
which continued throughout herlife.
Her parents, promising her tothe service of God, sent her to
be educated at the BenedictineAbbey by an anchoress when she
was about eight years of age Atthe age of 14, she became a
consecrated nun attached to theAbbey, where she lived a quiet
(04:17):
life of prayer for many years.
At the age of 38, after theIngress's death, she was chosen
as the new leader of a growinggroup of nuns.
Hildegard led a remarkable andunusual life for a woman of her
day.
She was an avid composer ofsacred music and liturgy, in
addition to poems and plays.
(04:38):
She also wrote heavily ontheology, natural medicine, and
natural science.
At the age of 42, at the commandof God, Hildegard began writing
down what she saw in hervisions.
Her works were widely read, evenby the Pope, and leaders around
the world sought her counsel.
Her fame as a mystic andprophetess grew, earning her the
(04:59):
name Sybil of the Rhine.
More nuns flocked to join her,causing Hildegard to establish a
new monastery at Rupertsburg.
She wrote proficiently on theharmony of created nature, and
man's need to live in balancewith it, especially in virtue,
morality, and the love of God,which led Pope Benedict XVI to
(05:19):
declare her the fourth femaleDoctor of the Church in 2012
alongside Teresa of Avila,Catherine of Siena, and Therese
of Lisieux.
Because her works were far aheadof her time, she is regarded as
a historical phenomenon.
Hildegard of Bingen isconsidered the founder of
scientific natural history inGermany.
(05:41):
Saint Hildegard of Bingen, prayfor us.
Readings for Holy Mass forWednesday of the 24th week in
Ordinary Time.
A reading from the First Letterof St.
Paul to Timothy, chapter 3,verses 14-16.
Beloved, I am writing you,although I hope to visit you
(06:03):
soon.
But if I should be delayed, youshould know how to behave in the
household of God, which is thechurch of the living God, the
pillar and foundation of truth.
Undeniably great is the mysteryof devotion.
Who is The Word of the LordResponsorial Psalm, Psalm 111 I
(06:36):
will give thanks to the Lordwith all my heart in the company
and assembly of the just.
Great are the works of the Lord,exquisite in all their delights.
How great are the works of theLord! He has given food to those
(07:06):
who fear him.
He will forever be mindful ofhis covenant.
He has made known to his peoplethe power of his works, giving
them the inheritance of thenations.
How great are the works of theLord! A reading from the Holy
Gospel according to Luke,chapter 7, verses 31 to 35.
And you said, He is possessed bya demon.
(07:51):
The gospel of the Lord.
Prayer of Spiritual CommunionAmen.
(08:41):
Prayer to Saint Joseph Oglorious Saint Joseph, chosen by
(09:08):
God to be the guardian of theHoly Family, whose protection is
so great, so strong, in unionwith the Blessed Virgin Mary and
our Savior Jesus Christ, senddown from heaven a blessing from
God to protect us from any harm,strengthen us in body, soul, and
spirit.
We ask this through thy powerfulintercession.
(09:29):
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
and guard, to rule and guide.
Amen.
Prayer to Saint Michael theArchangel Saint Michael the
(09:50):
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
throughout the world seeking theruin of souls.
Amen.
(10:11):
The Three Hail Marys DevotionThe third Hail Mary, in honor of
(10:49):
God, the Holy Spirit.
(11:13):
Memorare to the Blessed VirginMary Remember, O Most Gracious
Virgin Mary, that never was itknown that anyone who fled to
thy protection, implored thyhelp, 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.
(11:38):
O Mother of the Word Incarnate,despise not my petitions, but in
thy mercy Hear and answer me.
Amen.
O 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,
(12:01):
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
(12:23):
mercy and promises, I hope toobtain pardon for my sins, the
help of your grace, and a 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
(12:44):
all love.
I love my neighbor as myself,for the love I forgive all who
have injured me and ask pardonof all whom I have injured.
Prayer for the Poor Souls inPurgatory O gentle heart of
Jesus, ever present in theblessed sacrament, ever consumed
(13:05):
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.
Act of Resignation to the DivineWill In the name of the Father,
(13:46):
and of the Son, and of the HolySpirit.
Amen.
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, September 17, 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.
O Jesus, through the ImmaculateHeart of Mary, I offer you my
prayers, works, joys, andsufferings of this day.
for all the intentions of yourSacred Heart, in union with the
holy sacrifice of the Massthroughout the world, for the
salvation of souls, thereparation of sins, the reunion
of all Christians, and inparticular, for the holy
(00:44):
intentions of the Holy Fatherthis month.
Amen.
Prayers for the Holy FatherAlmighty and everlasting God,
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 everdesire that which is pleasing
(01:07):
unto thee, and may accomplish itwith all his might.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Our Father, who art in heaven,hallowed be thy name.
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.
(01:28):
And lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from evil.
But deliver us from evil.
Amen.
(02:00):
Quote from St.
Thomas More.
Meditation of the Day, anexcerpt from Witness of the
(02:23):
Saints by St.
Ignatius of Antioch, page 194.
You have never begrudged themartyrs their triumph, but
rather trained them for it.
And so I am asking you to beconsistent with the lessons you
teach them.
Just beg for me the courage andendurance not only to speak but
also to will what is right, sothat I may not only be called a
(02:46):
Christian but prove to be one.
For if I prove myself to be aChristian by martyrdom, then
people will call me one, and myloyalty to Christ will be
apparent when the world Nothingyou can see is truly good.
For our Lord Jesus Christ, nowthat he has returned to his
Father, has revealed himselfmore clearly.
(03:09):
Our task is not one of producingpersuasive propaganda.
Christianity shows its greatnesswhen it is hated by the world.
Scripture verse of the day.
Numbers chapter 6 verses 24through 26.
(03:34):
Numbers chapter 6 verses 24through 26.
Saint of the Day The Saint ofthe Day for September 17th is
St.
Hildegard von Bingen.
St.
Hildegard von Bingen livedbetween 1098 and 1179.
She was born to a large andnoble German family.
(03:56):
She began to have mysticalvisions at the age of three,
which continued throughout herlife.
Her parents, promising her tothe service of God, sent her to
be educated at the BenedictineAbbey by an anchoress when she
was about eight years of age Atthe age of 14, she became a
consecrated nun attached to theAbbey, where she lived a quiet
(04:17):
life of prayer for many years.
At the age of 38, after theIngress's death, she was chosen
as the new leader of a growinggroup of nuns.
Hildegard led a remarkable andunusual life for a woman of her
day.
She was an avid composer ofsacred music and liturgy, in
addition to poems and plays.
(04:38):
She also wrote heavily ontheology, natural medicine, and
natural science.
At the age of 42, at the commandof God, Hildegard began writing
down what she saw in hervisions.
Her works were widely read, evenby the Pope, and leaders around
the world sought her counsel.
Her fame as a mystic andprophetess grew, earning her the
(04:59):
name Sybil of the Rhine.
More nuns flocked to join her,causing Hildegard to establish a
new monastery at Rupertsburg.
She wrote proficiently on theharmony of created nature, and
man's need to live in balancewith it, especially in virtue,
morality, and the love of God,which led Pope Benedict XVI to
(05:19):
declare her the fourth femaleDoctor of the Church in 2012
alongside Teresa of Avila,Catherine of Siena, and Therese
of Lisieux.
Because her works were far aheadof her time, she is regarded as
a historical phenomenon.
Hildegard of Bingen isconsidered the founder of
scientific natural history inGermany.
(05:41):
Saint Hildegard of Bingen, prayfor us.
Readings for Holy Mass forWednesday of the 24th week in
Ordinary Time.
A reading from the First Letterof St.
Paul to Timothy, chapter 3,verses 14-16.
Beloved, I am writing you,although I hope to visit you
(06:03):
soon.
But if I should be delayed, youshould know how to behave in the
household of God, which is thechurch of the living God, the
pillar and foundation of truth.
Undeniably great is the mysteryof devotion.
Who is The Word of the LordResponsorial Psalm, Psalm 111 I
(06:36):
will give thanks to the Lordwith all my heart in the company
and assembly of the just.
Great are the works of the Lord,exquisite in all their delights.
How great are the works of theLord! He has given food to those
(07:06):
who fear him.
He will forever be mindful ofhis covenant.
He has made known to his peoplethe power of his works, giving
them the inheritance of thenations.
How great are the works of theLord! A reading from the Holy
Gospel according to Luke,chapter 7, verses 31 to 35.
And you said, He is possessed bya demon.
(07:51):
The gospel of the Lord.
Prayer of Spiritual CommunionAmen.
(08:41):
Prayer to Saint Joseph Oglorious Saint Joseph, chosen by
(09:08):
God to be the guardian of theHoly Family, whose protection is
so great, so strong, in unionwith the Blessed Virgin Mary and
our Savior Jesus Christ, senddown from heaven a blessing from
God to protect us from any harm,strengthen us in body, soul, and
spirit.
We ask this through thy powerfulintercession.
(09:29):
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
and guard, to rule and guide.
Amen.
Prayer to Saint Michael theArchangel Saint Michael the
(09:50):
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
throughout the world seeking theruin of souls.
Amen.
(10:11):
The Three Hail Marys DevotionThe third Hail Mary, in honor of
(10:49):
God, the Holy Spirit.
(11:13):
Memorare to the Blessed VirginMary Remember, O Most Gracious
Virgin Mary, that never was itknown that anyone who fled to
thy protection, implored thyhelp, 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.
(11:38):
O Mother of the Word Incarnate,despise not my petitions, but in
thy mercy Hear and answer me.
Amen.
O 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,
(12:01):
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
(12:23):
mercy and promises, I hope toobtain pardon for my sins, the
help of your grace, and a 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
(12:44):
all love.
I love my neighbor as myself,for the love I forgive all who
have injured me and ask pardonof all whom I have injured.
Prayer for the Poor Souls inPurgatory O gentle heart of
Jesus, ever present in theblessed sacrament, ever consumed
(13:05):
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.
Act of Resignation to the DivineWill In the name of the Father,
(13:46):
and of the Son, and of the HolySpirit.
Amen.
Starting the morning off withGod is the key to strength and
success in your day.
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