26d • Chapel
Nightly Prayer of Discernment
Nightly Prayer of Discernment
(Inspired by the First Rule of St. Ignatius of Loyola and the image of the wounded warrior turning toward grace)
Lord Jesus Christ,
As this day fades into the night and I lay down my armor,
I place myself in Your presence, as St. Ignatius wounded on the battlefield—broken, still, and open to Your transforming grace. You know, O God, how the enemy works in the shadows of my soul.
When I have drifted from You today, piling sin upon sin,
he has whispered pleasures, painted illusions of delight,
and lured me deeper into chains disguised as freedom. Yet You, in Your mercy, have not left me comfortless.
You have sent Your good Spirit to prick my conscience,
to stir unease in my heart, to bite with the sharp truth of reason and love—
calling me back, awakening me to the emptiness of false joys. Tonight, I thank You for every sting of remorse,
for every moment of regret that was really Your voice pulling me home.
Forgive me for the times I ignored that holy discomfort
and chased the enemy's seductive lies. Illuminate my heart now, Lord.
Please show me where the false light deceived me today.
Reveal the apparent pleasures that held me captive.
Strengthen me to heed Your gentle yet insistent call tomorrow. Guard me through this night from the snares of the evil one.
Let Your holy angel stand watch over me,
as I rest in the peace that comes only from turning toward You. May I rise tomorrow as a wiser soldier in Your service—
ready to discern, ready to fight the true battle,
ready to choose the narrow path that leads to life.All for Your greater glory.
Amen.
Ignatius of Loyola, pray for us.
Mary, Queen of Peace, protect us.
MAC(SW/AW/EXW) Heath Garcia
USN , Retired
Spiritual Director, Archangel Ministries
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Nightly Prayer of Discernment
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