Bishop Tobin on the Morning Offering

"One of the beautiful traditions still kept by many devout Catholics is praying 'The Morning Offering' at the beginning of each day. While there are many variations of the prayer, I think the most popular version is this:

"'O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you my prayers, works, joys and sufferings of this day for all the intentions of your Sacred Heart, in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world, in reparation for my sins, for the intentions of my relatives and friends, and in particular, for the intentions of the Holy Father. Amen.' 

"That prayer, as simple as it is, has many elements that are near and dear to Catholics: an appeal to Mary's intercession in our lives; our belief that the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is the ultimate expression of our prayers; the need to do penance each day in reparation for our sins; a loving remembrance of our families and friends; and a reminder that as Catholics we belong to a worldwide family of faith, led by our Holy Father, the Pope"

In a recent commentary, Bishop Thomas J. Tobin, of the Diocese of Providence (RI), reflected on the Morning Offering and its benefit as it is prayed at the beginning of each day.

To access Bishop Tobin's complete essay, please visit:

The Imitation of Christ: The Morning Offering (29 NOV 18)