Loving God, Saint Stephen was one of the first deacons in the Church.  The Apostles ordained him with six others because they needed ministers who […] Read More

Sweet Jesus, You were born in a stable on that first Christmas to become divine light in a dark, sinful world.  Your little holy family […] Read More

Heavenly Father, Saint Adele saw her first vocation as a wife and mother.  She served You well by taking care of her family, praying, and […] Read More

Loving God, Saint John of Kanty (1390-1473) was unjustly kicked out of a university job and reassigned as pastor of a small church.  The parishioners […] Read More

Precious Jesus, Saint Ischyrion (d.c.250) worked for a magistrate who ordered him to sacrifice to Roman gods.  He refused, even after his master abused him.  […] Read More

Lord Jesus Christ, You gave Saint Peter Canisius a vision of Your Sacred Heart.  He felt great sadness as he realized that You suffer when […] Read More

Dear God, You set into motion the plan of salvation through Saints Abraham and Isaac & Jacob.  You tested Abraham’s faith in You.  He was […] Read More

O Crucified Savior, Blessed Urban V was Pope when the Church was ruled from France instead of Rome.  Though he tried to restore the papacy […] Read More

Blessed Redeemer, Saint Flannan (7th century) often traveled on long journeys to spread the Good News.  Though he went as a missionary, he considered each […] Read More

Holy Spirit, Saint Olympias (c.361/368-408) served You as a deaconess and as a benefactor for many Church causes.  Though her husband died shortly after their […] Read More