A Heart That Ponders

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Immaculate Heart of Mary, wholly open to God and united to the Heart of Jesus, receive me into your motherly care. Teach me to listen to the word, serve with haste, praise with humility, and remain faithful beneath the Cross. Lead my heart away from sin and toward the love of your Son. Amen.

Let us pause in silence, and bring to mind the intention you are praying for.

In the app, your own saved intention rests here during the silence. The narration stays the same for everyone.

All who heard it wondered at the things which were spoken to them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these sayings, pondering them in her heart.

Mary receives events she cannot yet understand and gives them room in her heart. Pondering is more than thinking harder; it is holding life before God until its meaning ripens. Her silence teaches us not to force quick answers where faithful attention is needed. This patience is prayer.

Immaculate Heart of Mary, quiet the noise within me. Help me keep God's word and the events of my life before him with patience. When I do not understand, teach me to ponder without fear and wait for the light he will give. Amen.

Our 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.

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.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly to you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy hear and answer me. Amen.

Immaculate Heart of Mary, take the intention I carry and present it to your Son. Shelter those who are afraid, comfort those pierced by sorrow, and call wandering hearts back to grace. Obtain for me a clean and steadfast heart, so that my thoughts, choices, and loves may belong more completely to Jesus. Amen.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.