Tuesday

O my gracious Comforter, Holy Ghost,
I offer this Tuesday in Your honor.

I honor You, Holy Ghost,
as the Spirit of love and light.

I also honor Jesus,
who taught, preached, healed,
and worked wonders among His people.

I honor the Blessed Mother,
who lovingly followed her Son
and remained faithful beside Him.

I honor the holy Apostles and disciples of Christ,
and all the saints remembered this day.

I thank You
for making my soul holy
through Baptism
and the holy Sacraments.

I thank You for the priests and teachers
who guide souls toward Heaven,
and for all kind benefactors
who help me and others
by their prayers, goodness, and charity.

Give me a more fervent love for God,
and keep me close
to His holy presence.

Bring peace and unity
where there is trouble and division.

Comfort all suffering Christians,
and help me
in my own special needs.

Forgive me for every sin
against the love of God and neighbor,
and for any bad example
I have given.

Have mercy on all souls,
especially those You love most dearly.

Amen.

This prayer comes from a very small and beautiful Catholic prayer book printed in Augsburg, Germany, in 1776, titled Auserlesenes Gebethbüchlein, meaning “A Choice Little Prayer Book.” It includes morning and evening prayers, prayers for Confession and Holy Communion, litanies, and other daily devotions. First prepared for the young nobility of Austria and later published for all Catholics, the book contains old German blackletter pages, delicate devotional engravings, and Church approval pages showing the prayers had been examined and approved in Augsburg in 1752. Nearly 250 years later, these prayers are being gently translated into clear English by Sister Mary Claire for Kathy at Camp Littlemore Farm, so they may once again be prayed slowly and reverently.