Father in Heaven, Saint Samson (c.485-565) was a holy monk who exceeded those around him in spiritual maturity.  When he met some Irish monks whose […] Read More

O Powerful Holy Spirit, Saint Pantaleon (275-305) was a Christian who, little by little, let the sinful examples of those around him eat away at […] Read More

Dear Jesus, Saints Joachim and Ann dedicated their precious daughter Mary to the service of the Temple when she was three years old, preparing the […] Read More

O Gentle Jesus, Saint James was one of Your first apostles, but he started out as a very impulsive, self-centered man.  He dared to ask […] Read More

Almighty Savior, Saints Boris and Gleb (d.c.1015-1019) were brothers called the “passion bearers” because they submitted to injustices to the point of death.  When they […] Read More

Beloved Lord Jesus, Saint Bridget of Sweden first served You as a wife and mother, taking good care of her family, helping her Church, and […] Read More

Good Jesus, Saint Mary Magdalene was one of the women who assisted You and the apostles during Your public ministry.  She cried with the Blessed […] Read More

O Prince of Peace, Saint Lawrence of Brindisi served You as a military chaplain who preached effectively and taught the Faith in many languages.  I […] Read More

O Loving Lord, Saint Margaret of Antioch (3rd or 4th century) was the daughter of a pagan priest.  Her escape from his false beliefs was […] Read More

Dear God, Saint Macrina (324-379) helped her mother raise nine brothers and sisters.  One of her brothers was Saint Basil the Great, and he obtained […] Read More