Tag: #saints

Lord Jesus, Saint Martinian the Hermit (350-398) was determined in remembering the consequences of sin. Help me to overcome the temptations of the world.  I want to be as determined as Saint Martinian the hermit […] Read More

Beloved Lord, Saint Julian (4th century) spent his life caring for the poor as a sacrifice for inadvertently killing his parents.  He is the patron saint of circus workers, innkeepers, travelers, and murderers.  I ask […] Read More

Divine Jesus, you sent Our Lady of Lourdes, the Blessed Mother Mary, to Saint Bernadette to show the world that God is real.  Just like Mary asked the girl to dig for a spring of […] Read More

O Beloved Jesus, Saint Scholastica enjoyed spending hour upon hour talking with family and friends about the nature of God and the joys of spiritual growth.  She found so much energy in this activity that […] Read More

Almighty King, Saint Sabinus served You as an ambassador for the pope in the 3rd century.  You have called me to be an ambassador for Your Kingdom.  Help me to represent You well.  Teach me […] Read More

Dear Holy Spirit, Saint Jerome Emiliani founded three orphanages, a shelter for repentant prostitutes, and a hospital.  I lift up to you the orphans, foster children, and abandoned people in my town and nation.  I […] Read More

O Generous God, Blessed Giles Mary-of-Saint-Joseph (1729-1812) served as a lowly porter in a monastery.  He accepted his work with humility out of devotion to You.  When assigned the responsibility of distributing food and alms […] Read More

Blessed Redeemer, Saints Paul Miki and 25 companions were crucified together in 1597 because of their faith in You. They were martyred in Japan on a hill now known as the Holy Mountain, overlooking Nagasaki. […] Read More

Loving God, while Saint Agatha was being tortured for her faith, You interrupted her agonies with an earthquake.  She thanked You for bringing an end to her pain and passed immediately into Heaven as a […] Read More

O My Jesus, Saint Jane of Valois (1464-1505) was born with deformities and she suffered from illnesses throughout her life.  Yet she refused to give into discouragement, and at a very young age she became […] Read More