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 her. She decided to devote herself to prayer and sacrifice, […] Read More
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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, he reformed his ways. Once freed, he became trustworthy and […] 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. By relying on You, he was able to rule wisely […] 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 worship of the gods, and commanded his high priest to […] 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 teachings. With the help of three friends, he inspired the […] 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 priesthood. To humble him, his Superior treated him in ways […] 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 the imprisoned. He formed a new congregation of priests in […] 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, said the homilist, did much to make herself look beautiful […] 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 Blessed Mother taught three children in Fatima that the Rosary […] 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 how rewarding it is to serve God with all the […] Read More