Holy God, Saint Augustine of Canterbury (early 6th century) led a team of missionaries who converted the people of early England.  He worked hard to […] Read More

Spirit of God, Saint Philip Neri was a priest whom the people nicknamed the “Saint of Joy” because You had gifted him with a special […] Read More

Blessed Lord, Saint Bede the Venerable combined contemplative prayer with theological studies, always hungry to discover more of the riches of the Faith.  He especially […] Read More

Jesus My Lord, because of the great holiness of Saint Simeon Stylites the Younger’s (521-596) prayer life, and because of his growing reputation as a […] Read More

O Father, Saint John Baptist Dei Rossi was so aware of Your love, he felt he could never do enough for You.  Though an epileptic, […] Read More

Almighty Jesus, Saint Rita of Cascia had a special devotion to the Passion, because she felt unspeakable awe at what You did on the cross.  […] Read More

Dear Father, Saint Godric of Finchale (c.1065-1170) enjoyed living in solitude with You, spending much time in prayer and meditation.  He developed the gift of […] Read More

Loving Lord, Saint Bernardine of Siena preached about Your mercy during a time when the Church was embattled by divisions.  His preaching skills were so […] Read More

O My Savior, Saint Dunstan (c.909-988) was a bishop who served the king of England as his personal advisor, until he directed the monarch to […] Read More

O Blessed Father, Saint John I (d. 526) was a pope given difficult tasks by the ruler of Italy, and he tried hard to serve […] Read More