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

Holy God, Saint Pelagia the Penitent (4th or 5th century) was an exotic dancer until she heard a sermon about a lewd performer.  This sinner, […] Read More

Heavenly King, praying with Our Lady of the Rosary holds more power than I can imagine.  It often saved Christian Europe from Muslim invaders.  The […] Read More

O Savior, Saint Bruno knew that cheerfulness comes from serving You with hard work, fasting, and continual prayers.  He said, “Try and you will see […] Read More

Holy Spirit, sometimes Saint Flora of Beaulieu (1309-1347) did not like her cloistered life in the convent.  She felt tempted to return home to her […] Read More

Dear God, when Saint Francis of Assisi turned his life over to You, he gave away his possessions, including the clothes on his back.  He […] Read More

Good Jesus, Saint Gerard of Brogne (c.895-959) joined a monastery in order to find a quiet, peaceful place to spend his time in prayer, although […] Read More