Tag: #saints

O Gentle Jesus, Saint James was one of Your first apostles, but he started out as a very impulsive, self-centered man.  He dared to ask You for a place of honor in Your kingdom, and […] Read More

Almighty Savior, Saints Boris and Gleb (d.c.1015-1019) were brothers called the “passion bearers” because they submitted to injustices to the point of death.  When they were attacked, they refused to fight back.  Rather than contribute […] Read More

Beloved Lord Jesus, Saint Bridget of Sweden first served You as a wife and mother, taking good care of her family, helping her Church, and getting involved in her community.  After becoming a widow, she […] Read More

Good Jesus, Saint Mary Magdalene was one of the women who assisted You and the apostles during Your public ministry.  She cried with the Blessed Mother and Saint John at the foot of Your cross, […] Read More

O Prince of Peace, Saint Lawrence of Brindisi served You as a military chaplain who preached effectively and taught the Faith in many languages.  I ask him to pray for all the chaplains in military […] Read More

O Loving Lord, Saint Margaret of Antioch (3rd or 4th century) was the daughter of a pagan priest.  Her escape from his false beliefs was depicted in a story of being swallowed by a dragon […] Read More

Dear God, Saint Macrina (324-379) helped her mother raise nine brothers and sisters.  One of her brothers was Saint Basil the Great, and he obtained for his mother and sister a manor in which to […] Read More

Sacred Jesus, Saint Bruno of Segni (1045-1123) was an avid defender of orthodox Christian teachings.  One of the doctrines he strongly promoted was Your real presence in the Eucharist.  I ask him to pray for […] Read More

Precious Lord, Saint Alexius (4th century) ran away from home disguised as a beggar in order to pursue his vocation.  Later, he returned as a beggar, keeping his true identity hidden, but his parents who […] Read More

Heavenly Father, the Blessed Mother, also known as Our Lady of Mount Carmel, lived a life of piety and contemplation in nearby Nazareth. Mount Carmel is where Elijah proved that You are greater than pagans […] Read More