May 1, 2026 – May 31, 2026 | Month of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Enter into these Catholic Morning Prayers for May, the Month of Mary, drawing close to the Risen Jesus through the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and dedicating your day to Him with faith and devotion.
Throughout May, the Church invites us into a tender devotion to Our Lady. These Catholic Morning Prayers for the Month of Mary unite the joy of the Easter Season with Marian intercession — a beautiful combination of Resurrection faith and maternal love.
Tune in each day this May for this Catholic Morning Prayer video, centered on the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and the daily renewal of our hearts through prayer, the Rosary, and devotion to Our Lady.
Reflection:
Throughout May, the Church honors the Blessed Virgin Mary as our Mother and model of faith. These Morning Prayers for the Month of Mary invite the soul into a deeper union with the Risen Christ, guided by Our Lady’s intercession and her Immaculate Heart.
By returning to these Marian Morning Prayers each day in May, we grow in trust, surrender, and love — allowing the Holy Spirit to work through us as He worked through Mary, forming Christ more fully within us.
Mary, Mother of the Church, lead us always to your Son, Jesus Christ, and keep our hearts close to His Sacred Heart throughout this day.
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Sign of the CrossAct of AdorationIn the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Blessed be the Holy and Undivided Trinity, now and forevermore. Amen.
Our FatherO great God, the Sovereign Lord of heaven and earth, I prostrate myself before You. With all the Angels and Saints, I adore You. I acknowledge You to be my Creator and sovereign Lord, my first beginning and last end.
I render to You the homage of my being and life. I submit myself to Your holy will, and I devote myself to Your divine service this day and forever.
Regina Caeli — Queen of HeavenOur Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Apostles’ CreedQueen of heaven, rejoice, Alleluia!
For He whom you did merit to bear, Alleluia!
Has risen as He said, Alleluia!
Pray for us to God, Alleluia!
Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, Alleluia!
For the Lord has truly risen, Alleluia!Let us pray; O God, Who gave joy to the world through the resurrection of Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, grant, we beseech You that through the intercession of the Virgin Mary, His Mother, we may obtain the joys of everlasting life, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
Sub Tuum Praesidium — Oldest Known Marian PrayerI believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was Crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell, the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty; from there He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the Communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the Resurrection of the Body, and life everlasting. Amen.
Prayer of the Sacred Heart FamilyWe fly to thy protection, O holy Mother of God. Do not despise our petitions in our necessities, but deliver us always from all dangers, O glorious and blessed Virgin. Amen.
Acts of Faith, Hope, and CharityHeavenly Father, we gather before You with grateful hearts, thankful for Your boundless love and for the countless blessings You bestow upon us each day. Though we are unworthy, we place our trust in Your mercy and grace.
In humility, we ask forgiveness for our sins, both known and unknown. Cleanse our hearts and draw us ever closer to You.
Lord Jesus, we entrust our salvation to Your Sacred Heart. Guide us as we strive to walk in holiness and remain faithful to Your Word.
With love and compassion, we remember the Holy Souls in Purgatory. Grant them Your mercy and bring them quickly into the joy of Your eternal presence.
We pray for sinners throughout the world, especially those in their final hours. May they turn to You and accept the gift of salvation.
We lift up our families and loved ones, entrusting them to Your care. May Your grace lead them to the fullness of truth in You.
We commend to Your healing touch the sick, the hospitalized, and the homebound. Bless the elderly and those who are alone and have no one to pray for them, that they may feel Your comforting presence.
We pray for expectant mothers and their unborn children, especially those facing difficult circumstances. Have mercy on all the pre-born Innocents that will be lost today.
Lord, we pray for our Holy Father, Pope Leo. Strengthen him in mind, body, and spirit, that he may shepherd Your Church with wisdom, courage, and fidelity. Bless all clergy and religious, and increase their numbers. Bless also the lay faithful, that together we may work as one body in Christ.
We entrust to You the leaders of all nations. Guide them by Your Spirit to govern with justice, integrity, and compassion, promoting peace and the dignity of every human life.
Finally, Heavenly Father, we pray for unity among all Christians. Bring us together as one Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church, under one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins, and under the one true God, Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, forever and ever. Amen.
Resolution to Avoid Evil and Do GoodAct of Faith: O my God, I firmly believe that You are One God in Three Divine Persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. I believe that Your Divine Son became man and died for our sins, and that He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe these and all the truths which the Holy Catholic Church teaches, because You have revealed them, Who can neither deceive nor be deceived.
Act of Hope: O my God, relying on Your infinite goodness and promises, I hope to obtain pardon of my sins, the help of Your grace, and life everlasting, through the merits of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Redeemer.
Act of Charity: O my God, I love You above all things, with my whole heart and soul, because You are all good and worthy of all love. I love my neighbor as myself for the love of You; I forgive all who have injured me, and ask pardon of all whom I have injured.
Three Hail Marys — In Honor of the Immaculate ConceptionAdorable Jesus, Divine pattern of that perfection to which we should all aspire, I will endeavor this day to follow Your example; to be mild, humble, chaste, zealous, patient, charitable and resigned.
Incline my heart to keep Your commandments. I am resolved to watch over myself with the greatest diligence and to live soberly, justly, and piously for the time to come. I will take care of my words that I may not offend with my tongue; I will turn away my eyes that they may not see vanity; and I will be particularly attentive not to relapse this day into my accustomed failings, but to struggle against them with Your gracious assistance.
Enlighten my mind, purify my heart, and guide my steps; that I may pass all my life in Your Divine service. Amen.
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Pray three times.
Litany of the Most Holy Name of JesusPrayer to Mary, Mother of the ChurchLord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us.
Jesus, hear us; Jesus, graciously hear us.
God the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us;
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us;
God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us;
Holy Trinity, One God, have mercy on us;
Jesus, Son of the Living God, have mercy on us;
Jesus, Splendor of the Father, have mercy on us;
Jesus, brightness of eternal light, have mercy on us;
Jesus, King of glory, have mercy on us;
Jesus, sun of justice, have mercy on us;
Jesus, Son of the Virgin Mary, have mercy on us.Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Jesus.
Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Jesus.
Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us, O Jesus.Jesus, hear us; Jesus, graciously hear us.
Let us pray; O Lord Jesus Christ, Who said: “Ask and you shall receive… Seek and you shall find… Knock and it shall be opened unto you.” Grant, we beseech You, O Lord, to us who ask the gift of Your most Divine Love, that with all our heart, words and work, we may love You, and never cease to praise You. Make us, O Lord, to have perpetual fear and love of Your Holy Name, for You never fail to govern those Who You solidly establish in Your Love. Who livest and reignest. Amen.
Daily Novena Prayer to Saint JosephO Mary, Mother of the Church, you are the model of our communion in Christ. Teach us to live in charity, to seek unity, and to bring Christ to others through our daily witness. Help us to open our hearts to the Holy Spirit, so that we may proclaim the Gospel with boldness. Intercede for us, Mother of the Church, that we may remain faithful to your Son and grow in holiness. Amen.
Prayer to My Guardian AngelO Saint Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt, before the throne of God, I place in you all my interests and desires. O Saint Joseph, do assist me by your powerful intercession, and obtain for me from your Divine Son, all spiritual blessings, through Jesus Christ our Lord, so that having experienced here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of fathers.
O Saint Joseph, I never weary of contemplating you and Jesus asleep in your arms. I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Hold Him close in my name, and kiss His fine head from me, and ask Him to return the kiss when I draw my dying breath. Saint Joseph, Terror of Demons, pray for us.
Jam Lucis Orto SideriAngel of God, my guardian dear, to whom His love entrusts me here, ever this day be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.
Come to Us, Holy SpiritNow that the star of light has risen, let us to God most humbly pray, to save us from all hurtful things, in all our actions of the day.
To bridle and restrain our tongue, that wordy war may not resound, to cover and protect our sight, from dangerous follies all around.
To drive iniquity away, and purify our inmost soul, and by spare use of meat and drink, our rebel passions to control.
That when the day has sped away, and He again the night shall bring, we may through holy abstinence, with purity, His glory, sing.
All glory to the Father be, all praise Eternal Son to Thee, all honor as is ever meet, to God the Holy Paraclete.
O God, Who Canst NotCome to us Holy Spirit come, One with the Father and the Son, Vouchsafe to dwell within our souls, and quickly make our hearts Thine own.
Let voice and mind and heart and strength, Confess and glorify Thy name, and let the fire of charity burn bright, and other hearts inflame.
Prayer Before a CrucifixO God, Who canst not change nor fail, guiding the hours as they roll by, brightening with beam the morning pale, and burning in the midday sky.
Quench Thou the fires of hate and strife, the wasting fever of the heart, from perils guard our feeble life, and to our souls Thy peace impart.
Grant this, O Father, Only Son and Holy Spirit God of Grace, to Whom all glory, Three in One be given in every time and place. Amen.
Saint Michael the ArchangelLook down upon me, Good and Gentle Jesus, while before Your Face I humbly kneel, and with burning soul I pray and beseech You, to fix deep in my heart, lively sentiments of faith, hope, and charity, true contrition for my sins, and a firm purpose of amendment.
While with deep affection and grief of soul, I ponder within myself and mentally contemplate Your five most Precious Wounds. Having before my eyes the words which David the prophet put on Your lips concerning You, O good Jesus: “They have pierced My Hands and My Feet, they have numbered all My Bones.”
Sign of the CrossSaint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle; be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray: and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the Power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
And may the Blessed Virgin Mary guide us throughout the day.
Living These Prayers:
- Begin each morning by entrusting the day to Mary with a brief “I am yours, O Mary”
- Offer one small sacrifice or act of kindness today in honor of Our Lady — a kind word, patience in a difficult moment, or a quiet act of service done for love of God
- In moments of difficulty, invoke: “Mary, Mother of the Church, pray for us” End the day with a brief examination of conscience in the presence of Our Lady
Holy Rosary Invitation:
Remain with Our Lady and the Risen Lord, and continue in prayer through the Holy Rosary, placing every intention in the hands of Mary.
Throughout May, you may reflect on all four mysteries of the Rosary:
→ Glorious Mysteries (Sunday & Wednesday)
→ Joyful Mysteries (Monday & Saturday)
→ Sorrowful Mysteries (Tuesday & Friday)
→ Luminous Mysteries (Thursday)
Continue your Catholic Daily Prayer with the evening:
→ Catholic Evening Prayer for May — Month of Mary
Prayer Intentions
Share your prayer intentions in the comments section below so we may pray for one another throughout this month.
15 responses to “Catholic Morning Prayers: May — Month Mary”
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Good morning sacred heart family, Lord Jesus Christ bless me, my children and grandchildren.
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Good morning sacred heart family, Lord Jesus Christ bless me, my children and grandchildren, family and friends, Lord heal Alicia going through depression, Elizabeth, Dr Weiss and all those with cancer, Sheila doing dialysis, heal Roy from intense pain, Roma and all those with pain in their eyes and knees, Howard and Vera whose not feeling well, Lord cleanse my lungs and kidneys and melt away the cyst in my body, Lord help Cedrick find help for his business, help Jovelle find another job.
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Please pray for my deceased husband, mime and his parents, that their purification time in purgatory will be shorten , and for all the souls in purgatory that have no one praying for them.
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Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Most Precious Blood of Your Divine Son, Jesus; in union with all the AMsses said throughout the world today. For all the Holy SOuls in Purgatory, for sinners everywhere. For sinners in the Universal Church, those in my own home, and with in my family. Amen
Prayer for the Holy Souls by Saint Gertrude. May God bless you and your loved ones – Aaron
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Please pray for my children to change their lives and get close to Jesus.Also please pray for us to find a home.
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Lord, graciously hear our prayers for Mary and her loved ones. Amen.
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Please Holy Spirit open our hearts and help me to walk the right path and be like Jesus amen
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Heavenly Father – guide us and protect as we navigate this crazy world. In Jesus Name we pray, Amen
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Good morning sacred heart family, Lord I just want to thank you for giving me a another chance in life, Lord bless me my children, grandchildren, family and friends.
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Good morning Ann, may God’s bklessings be upon you and your loved ones! Aaron
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Good morning sacred heart family! Lord Jesus Christ bless me, my children, grandchildren, family and friends, Lord i place all our needs and burdens at the foot of the cross, have mercy on us Lord.
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Holy mother I love you pray for me
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Amen
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Good morning sacred heart family,Lord Jesus Christ bless me, my children, grandchildren, family and friends, Lord heal Alicia going through depression, Elizabeth, Dr Weiss and all those with cancer, Sheila doing dialysis, heal Roy from intense pain, Roma and all those with pain in their eyes and knees, Howard and Vera whose not feeling well, Lord cleanse my lungs and kidneys and melt away the cyst in my body, Lord help Cedrick find the help he needs, Lord help Jovelle find another job, Lord guide and protect Cedrick wherever he may be today and always, keep him safe, Lord bless Pope Leo that he may lead his flock closer to you, Lord let there be peace on earth.
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Lord, graciously hear our prayers for Ann and all her family and loved ones! Amen
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