We ask you, urgently: don’t scroll past this

Dear readers, Catholic Online was de-platformed by Shopify for our pro-life beliefs. They shut down our Catholic Online, Catholic Online School, Prayer Candles, and Catholic Online Learning Resources—essential faith tools serving over 1.4 million students and millions of families worldwide. Our founders, now in their 70's, just gave their entire life savings to protect this mission. But fewer than 2% of readers donate. If everyone gave just $5, the cost of a coffee, we could rebuild stronger and keep Catholic education free for all. Stand with us in faith. Thank you.

Help Now >

An Act of Abandonment

O my God, I thank you and I praise
you for accomplishing your holy
and all-lovable will without any regard for mine.
With my whole heart,
in spite of my heart,
do I receive this cross I feared so much!

It is the cross of Your choice,
the cross of Your love.
I venerate it;
nor for anything in the world
would I wish that it had not come,
since You willed it.

I keep it with gratitude and with joy,
as I do everything that comes from Your hand;
and I shall strive to carry it without letting it drag,
with all the respect
and all the affection which Your works deserve.

Amen.

By Saint Francis De Sales

Printable Catholic Prayer PDFs

More Prayers by St. Francis de Sales Prayers (4)

Was Bishop of Geneva and is a Roman Catholic saint. He worked to convert Protestants back to Catholicism, and was an accomplished preacher. He is known also for his writings on the topic of spiritual direction and spiritual formation, particularly Introduction to the Devout Life, along with his Treatise on the Love of God. His writings on the perfections of the Heart of Mary as the model of love for God influenced Jean Eudes to develop the devotion to the Hearts of Jesus and Mary.

An Act of Abandonment - O my God, I thank you and I praise you for ...
Confidence in God - It is good to mistrust ourselves, but how would ...
Direction of Intention - My God, I give you this day. I offer you, ...
Your Cross - The everlasting God has in His wisdom foreseen ...

Enjoy Daily Readings? Pay it Forward

Catholic PDFs - Print - Free Light a Virtual Prayer Candle

Discovering God's Grace in Life's Second Chances

The Battle for Catholic Education - Prevent the Collapse Now!

Catholic-Owned Grass-fed Beef that Supports FREE Catholic Education

Supporting FREE Catholic Education with Grass-fed Beef

Copyright 2024 Catholic Online. All materials contained on this site, whether written, audible or visual are the exclusive property of Catholic Online and are protected under U.S. and International copyright laws, © Copyright 2024 Catholic Online. Any unauthorized use, without prior written consent of Catholic Online is strictly forbidden and prohibited.

Catholic Online is a Project of Your Catholic Voice Foundation, a Not-for-Profit Corporation. Your Catholic Voice Foundation has been granted a recognition of tax exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Federal Tax Identification Number: 81-0596847. Your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law.

An Act of Abandonment

More Prayers by St. Francis de Sales Prayers (4)

More Prayers

Enjoy our Confirmation Class? Pay it Foward

Catholic Resources

Sins & Indulgences

Shop Prayers

Enjoy Daily Readings? Pay it Forward

Join the MovementWhen you sign up below, you don't just join an email list - you're joining an entire movement for Free world class Catholic education.

Daily Catholic

The Battle for Catholic Education - Prevent the Collapse Now!

Supporting FREE Catholic Education with Grass-fed Beef

Join the Movement
When you sign up below, you don't just join an email list - you're joining an entire movement for Free world class Catholic education.