Beloved Lord, Saint Gertrude was a very gifted student and loved every subject except religion.  When she studied philosophy, it began to twist her mind […] Read More

O Divine Creator, Saint Albert the Great was a bishop who introduced Greek and Arabic science to medieval Europe, raising understanding of botany, biology, physics, […] Read More

Holy Jesus, Saint Lawrence O’Toole (1125-1180) was an archbishop who spent many years working hard for the Church.  On his deathbed, someone asked him if […] Read More

Holy Spirit, when Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini was a child, she pretended she was a missionary to China as she sailed paper boats on a […] Read More

Dear God, Saint Josaphat Kuntsevych (c.1580-1623) was a peacemaker motivated by the belief that we should focus on what unites us rather than what divides.  […] Read More

O Precious Jesus, Saint Martin of Tours was raised by pagan parents, but after joining the Roman army he began to study the Christian faith.  […] Read More

Loving Father, Saint Leo the Great was pope during fearsome times.  Heathen armies were attacking the faithful in many places and Christians were spreading errors […] Read More

O Heavenly King, Saint Theodore of Amasea, the Tyro, (4th century) was a young soldier in the Roman army when he converted to Christianity. [“Tyro” […] Read More

Holy Lord, Saint Castorius (3rd century) was a carver who was commissioned by the emperor to make several statues.  He pleased the ruler with his […] Read More

God of Wisdom, Saint Willibrord (c. 658-739) converted many non-Christians at a very old age.  No aches or disabling illnesses could stop this apostle, and […] Read More