Prayer to St Therese of the Child Jesus
Dear Little Flower of Lisieux, how wonderful was the short life you led. Though cloistered, you went far and wide through fervent prayers and great suffer- ings. You obtained from…
Prayer to St Teresa of Avila
Almighty God, our Father, you sent Saint Teresa of Avila to be a witness in the Church to the way of perfection. Sustain us by her spiritual doctrine, and kindle…
Prayer to St Sebastian
Dear Commander at the Roman Emperor’s court, you chose to be also a soldier of Christ and dared to spread faith in the King of kings-for which you were condemned…
Prayer to St Paul
O most glorious saint Paul, from a fierce persecutor of the Christians you be- came a most ardent apostle, and in order …
Prayer to St Monica
Exemplary mother of the great Augustine, you perseveringly pursued your wayward son not with wild threats but with prayerful cries to heaven. Intercede for all mothers in our day so…
Prayer to St Luke
Most charming and saintly Physician, you were animated by the heavenly Spirit …
Prayer to St Jude
Dear Apostle and martyr for Christ, you left us an Epistle in the New Testa- ment. With good reason many invoke you when illness is at a desperate stage. We…
Prayer to St John Vianney
Saintly Pastor of Ars and splendid model of all servants of souls, you were considered not very bright but you pos- sessed the wisdom of the Saints. You were a…
Prayer to St John Bosco
Admirable apostle of youth, founder of Religious Congregations, catechist, educator, writer, and a light that shone brightly in our time, you know that one of the greatest powers today is…
Prayer to St Ignatius of Loyola
Dear Founder of the Society of Jesus, a wound you received as a soldier led to your becoming a spiritual soldier for Christ. By reading the lives of the Saints,…