Our Father, Saint Luke the Evangelist was a physician who helped Saint Paul set up young faith communities.  Because he is a patron saint of […] Read More

Dear Holy Spirit, Saint Ignatius of Antioch was taken to Rome under military guard after he was condemned to die in the Roman amphitheater.  On […] Read More

Lord Jesus, You revealed Your Sacred Heart to Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque and promised to provide comfort in our afflictions, peace in our homes, and […] Read More

Dear Jesus, Saint Teresa of Avila realized with shock and sorrow that her love for You was almost nil compared to Your great love for […] Read More

Holy Lord, Saint Callistus the 1st was a slave who got into serious trouble because of his violent nature.  While doing hard labor for punishment, […] Read More

Blessed Lord, Saint Edward the Confessor (c.1003-1066) was one of the most popular English kings, because he trusted in You and greatly loved his people.  […] Read More

O Jesus Christ, Saint Edwin (c.586-633) was a pagan king who listened to a Christian preacher publicly explain the Gospel.  He accepted salvation, renounced his […] Read More

Holy Spirit, Saint Alexander Sauli (1534-1592) became a bishop in a diocese where faith had died.  Clergy and laity knew little about scripture and Church […] Read More

Dear Jesus, Saint Francis Borgia (1510-1572) led an easy life as a powerful nobleman with a great marriage.  After his wife died, he entered the […] Read More

Blessed Redeemer, Saint John Leonardi (1541–1609) was a priest who was very active in ministry with a special concern for the youth, the hospitalized, and […] Read More