Prayer to St Francis Xavier
Lord and God, you willed to make your name known to many nations by the preaching and labours of St Francis Xavier. Kindle in our hearts a zeal as fervent…
Prayer to St Francis of Assisi
Most lovable and popular Saint, son of a wealthy merchant of Assisi, you dis- carded earthly possessions for the Sav- iour you loved so dearly and you won innumerable persons…
Prayer to St Christopher
Dear Saint Christopher, you have in- herited a beautiful name-Christbearer as a result of a wonderful legend that while carrying people across a raging stream …
Prayer to St Dominic Savio
Great model for God-loving boys and cherished pupil of the famous Don Bosco, you died prematurely, humanly speaking, but you had already attained mature spiri- tual wisdom. Your kindness won…
Prayer to St Cecilia
Dear Saint Cecilia, one thing we know for certain about you is that you became a heroic martyr in fidelity to your divine …
Prayer to St Benedict
Admirable Saint and doctor of humil- ity, you practised what you taught, as- siduously praying for God’s glory and lov- ingly fulfilling all work for God and the benefit of…
Prayer to St Anthony of Padua
Dear St Anthony, you are the patron of the poor and the helper of all who seek …
Prayer to St Anne
Dear Saint, we know nothing about you except your name. But you gave us the Mother of God who called herself handmaid of the Lord. In your home you raised…
Prayer to One’s Patron Saint
Saint N., at baptism my parents gave me that name which was also yours. You …
Prayer to St Raphael
Dear St Raphael, your lovely name means “God heals”. The Lord sent you to young Tobit to guide him throughout a long journey. Upon his return you taught him how…