| Prayers for Saints |
| Prayer to Saint Agatha Patron St for Breast Cancer and Rape victims Oh, Saint Agatha, who withstood the unwelcome advances from unwanted suitors, and suffered pain and torture for her devotion to our Lord.we celebrate your faith, dignity, and martyrdom. Protect us against rape and other violations, guard us against breast cancer and other afflictions of women, and inspire to overcome adversity. Oh Saint Agatha virgin and martyr, mercifully grant that we who venerate your sacrifice, may receive your intercession. Amen Also Patron Saint for: Fire Prevention Cancer Bell makers Breast Disease Jewelers Nurses Volcanic eruptions |
| Prayer to St. Raphael Patron St. for Safe Journey's Most glorious Prince, Archangel Raphael, be mindful of us and pray for us, here and in every place, to the Son of God. O God, who gave your servant Tobias the holy archangel Raphael for a companion on his journey, grant that during our earthly pilgrimage we may always be protected by his watchful care and strengthened by his help. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen Also Patron Saint for: Blind/Diseases of the eye Doctors/Nurses Druggists/Pharmacists Health Inspectors Love/Lovers Travelers Youth |
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| Prayer to St. Peregrine Patron Against Cancer and Aids O God, who gave to St. Peregrine an Angel for his companion the Mother of God for his Teacher, and Jesus as the Physician of his malady, grant we beseech You through his merits that we may on earth intensely love our Holy Angel the blessed Virgin Mary, and our Savior, and in Him bless them forever. Grant that we may receive the favor which we now petition.l We ask this through the same Christ our Lord. Amen (Pray 7 Our Fathers, 7 Hail Marys and 7 Glory be to the Fathers with invocation "St.Peregrine, pray for us.") |
| Saint Augustine Beloved Saint Augustine, you were at first wholly human~centered and attached to false teachings. Finally converted through God's grace, you became God~centered, God~loving and God~preaching. We pray that our Lord will renew in us the spirit which inspired you. Filled by this same spirit, may we thirst after the Lord as the true source of wisdom. Amen Feast day August 28 Also Patron Saint for: Brewers Theologians Printers |
| Prayer to Saint Anthony O gentle St. Anthony, by your holy and apostolic life, you led countless souls to the love of our Divine Lord. I implore you, obtain for me and my loved ones His guidance, you who have the power to lead straying sheep back to the fold of Christ, and to find articles that are lost. On earth your heart was filled with compassion for those in distress or sorrow. Please bring my request before the Child Jesus, Who loved to rest in your arms, and I believe that you will help me to remain always close to our Divine lord. O miraculous Wonder Worker, in this hour of need obtain what I ask of you. Amen Also Patron saint for: Skin Disease's Basket makers Brush makers Butchers Domestic animals Grave diggers Herdsmen Lost articals Pets Poor people Travelers Weavers |
| Saint Ambrose Lord, teach me to seek you, and reveal yourself to me when I seek you For I cannot seek your unless you first teach me, nor find you unless you first reveal yourself to me, Let me seek you in longing, and long for you in seeking. Let me find you in love, and love you in finding. Also Patron Saint for: Bee keepers Candle makers Commissariat Learning |
| Unfailing Prayer to St. Anthony Feast day June 13 Blessed be God in His Angels and in His Saints. O Holy St. Anthony, gentlest of Saints, your love for God and Charity for His creatures made you worthy,when on earth, to possess miraculous powers. Miracles waited on your word which you were ever ready to speak for those in trouble or anxiety. Encouraged by this thought, I implore of you to obtain for me (mention your request). The answer to my prayer may require a miracle, even so ,you are the Saint of Miracles. O gentle and loving St. Anthony, whose heart was ever full of human sympathy, whisper my petition into the ears of the Sweet Infant Jesus, who loved to be folded in your arms, and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. Amen |
| Saint Andrew We humbly beseech Thy Majesty, O Lord, that as the blessed apostle Andrew was once a teacher and ruler of thy church, so he may ever be our advocate with Thee. Through our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen O Christ, Our Lord, Who didst beautify the most blessed Andrew with the grace of apostleship and crown of martydom, by granting to him this special gift, that by preaching the mystery of the cross, he should merit death on the cross: grant us to become most true lovers of Thy holy cross, and, denying ourselves, to take up our cross and follow Thee: that by sharing Thy sufferings in this life, we may deserve the happiness of obtaining life everlasting . Amen Also Patron Saint for: Apoplexy/strokes Fishermen Spinsters |
| Prayer to St. Aloysius Patron of Youth Dear St. Aloysius, faithful follower of Christ, and loving patron of our youth, help us today to see right from wrong. Let us not lose sight of heavenly realities, while we apply ourselves diligently to the circumstances of our earthly lives. Enable us to hear God's voice, follow His will, pursue His purpose and accept His judgements. Help us to act to please God rather than ourselves or others. Enable me to walk in faith toward the future that God has promised to those who accept His word. Also Patron Saint for: Students teenagers Youth |
| Prayer to St. Alphonsus Glorious St. Alphonsus, loving father of the poor and sick, all your life you devoted yourself with a charity really heroic to lightening their spiritual and bodily miseries. Full of confidence in your tender pity for the sick, since you yourself have patiently borne the cross of illness, I come to you for help in my present need. (Mention your request). Loving father of the suffering, St. Alphonsus, whom I invoke as the Arthritis Saint, since you suffered from this disease in your lifetime, look with compassion upon me in my suffering. Beg God to give me good health. If it is not God's will to cure me, then give me strength to bear my cross patiently and to offer my sufferings in union with my crucified Savior and his Mother of Sorrows, for the glory of God and the salvation of souls, in reparation for my sins and those of others, for the needs of this trouble world, and for the souls in purgatory. (Pray one Our Father, one Hail Mary, one Glory Be.) Saint Alphonsus, patron of the sick, pray for me.l Amen Also Patron Saint for: Confessors Moral theologians Porters Vocations |
| Prayer to Archangel Gabriel O blessed archangel Gabriel we beseech thee to intercede for us at the throne of Divine Mercy in our present necessities, that, as you did announce to Mary the mystery of the Incarnation, so through your prayers and Patronage in heaven we may obtain the Benefits of the same, and sing the praise of God forever. Amen Also Patron Saint for: Ambassadors Broadcasters Clergy Clerics Communication workers Diplomatic services Information services Messengers Postal Workers Philatelists Stamp Collectors Telegraph /Television workers |
| Prayer to Guardian Angel Angel of God, my guardian dear,to whom His love commits me here; ever this dy (or night) be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen |
| Prayer for the Pardon Crucifix Indulgences Granted by His Holiness, Pope Pius X, to the Pius Union of the Pardon Crucifix, the aim of which is to obtain pardon of God and to pardon one's neighbor. 1. Whoever carries on his person the Pardon Crucifix may thereby gain 300 DAY's INDULGENCE once a day. 2. For Devoutly kissing the Crucifix, 100 DAY's each time. 3. Whoever says one of the following invocations before this Crucifix may gain each time an indulgence of SEVEN YEARS AND SEVEN QUARANTINES: "Our father who art in heaven, forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us". "I beg the Blessed Virgin Mary to pray to the Lord our God for me." 4. Whoever, habitually devout to this Crucifix, will fulfill the necessary conditions of Confession and Holy Communion, may gain a PLENARY INDULGENCE on the following feasts: the Five Wounds of Our Lord, the Invention of the Holy Cross, the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, the Immaculate Conception and the Seven Dolors of the Blessed Virgin. 5. Whoever at the moment of death, fortified with the Sacraments of the Church, or contrite of heart, in the supposition of being unable to receive them, will kiss this Crucifix and ask pardon of God for his sins, and pardon his neighbor, will gain a PLENARY INDULGENCE. (Pontifical Rescript of June 1, 1905, to MM. the Abbes Lemann.) A. Card. Tripepi Prefect of the Sacred Congregaton of iNDULGENCES To the faithful, who devoutly kiss this Crucifix and gain these precious indulgences, we recommend to have in view the following intentions: To testify love for Our Lord and the Blessed Virgin; gratitude towards our Holy Father, the Pope, to beg for the remission of one's sins; the deliverance of souls in purgatory; the return of the nations to the Faith; forgiveness among Christians; reconciliation among the members of the Catholic Church. By another Pontifical Rescript of November 14, 1905. His Holiness Pope Pius X has declared that the indulgences attached to the Pardon Crucifix are applicable to the souls in purgatory. With Ecclesiastical Sanction January 15, 1907 |
| Prayer to St.Bartholomew O glorious St.Bartholomew, Jesus called you a person without guile, and you saw in this word a sign that He was the Son of God and King of Israel. Obtain for us the grace to be ever guileless, and innocent as doves. At the same time, help us to have your gift of faith to see the Divine hand in the events of daily life. May we discern the signs of the times that lead to Jesus on earth and will eventually unite us to Him forever in heaven. Amen Also Patron Saint for: Dyers Furriers Plasterers |
| Prayer to the Holy Spirit Spirit of wisdom and understanding,enlighten our minds to perceive the mysteries of the universe in relation to eternity. Spirit of right judgement and courage,guide us and make us firm in our baptismal decision to follow Jesus in way of love. Spirit of knowledge and reverence,help us to see the lasting value of justice and mercy in our everyday dealings with one another. May we respect life as we work to solve problems of family and nation,economy and ecology. Spirit of God, spark our faith,hope and love into new action each day. Fill our lives with wonder and awe in your presence which penetrates all creation. Amen |
| St.Gabriel the Archangel St.Gabriel the archangel, I venerate you as the Angel of the Incaration, because God specially appointed you to bear the messages concerning the God-Man to Daniel, Zechariah, and the Blessed Virgin Mary. Give me a very tender and devoted love for the Incarnate Word and his Blessed Mother more like your own. I venerate you also as the "Strength from God" because you are the giver of God's strength, consoler and comforter chosen to strengthen God's faithful and teach them important truths. I ask for the grace of special power of the will to strive for holiness of life. Steady my resolutions; renew my courage; comfort and console me in the problems, trials ans sufferings of daily living, as you consoled our Savior in his agony and Mary in her sorrows and Joseph in his trials. I put my confidence in you. St.Gabriel I ask you especially fot this favor:(mention your request). Through your earnest love for the Son of God made man and for hisBlessed Mother I beg of you, intercede for me that my request may be granted, if it be God's holy will. Pray for us, St.Gabriel the Archangel, that we may be worthy of the promises of Christ. Amen |
| Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe Immaculate and Perpetual Virgin of Guadalupe, you appeared on Mt.Tepeyac to reconcile mankind to God. Plead and intercede with your Son Jesus today, that a bond of Holy Love is formed between all humanity and God. You left your image on the cloak of Juan Diego, using a humble vessel to bring your Grace into the world. Imprint on our hearts the virtue of humanity, dear Mother, and use us to bring others to your Son. Your image of Guadalupe was a symbolic story to the Aztecs, converting them from paganism to Christianity. Pray for us, dear Mother, that our lives will be symbols of Holy Love, converting those around us. You proclaimed yourself our Mother and Protectress when you appeared on Mt.Tepeyac. Take us into your Maternal Heart, dear Mother, and protect our faith. Our lady of Guadalupe pray for us! |
| A Prayer to the Blessed Virgin O most beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth. I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart, to help me in this necessity: there are none that can withstand your power. O, show me herin you are my Mother. O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. |
| Prayer to St.Gabriel O Glorious St.Gabriel your very name recalls your particular devotion to Christ the Man of Sorrows and to Mary the afflicted Mother. You died young as a Passionist religious but left to us all an example of the life of Christlike sacrifice. Intercede for our seminarians and young religious who are in desperate need of your patronage amid today's sensual and selfish world. |
| Baptismal Blessing Lord Jesus Christ hear our prayers, and wth Your unfailing protection, watch over and cherish this child, whom You have blessed with the grace of baptism. When this child has grown, grant that one may confess Your name in willing faith, be fervent in charity, and persevere courageously in the hope of reaching Your kingdom, where You live and reign for ever and ever. Amen |
| Prayer to St. Cecilia St. Cecilia, heroic martyr who stayed faithful to Jesus your divine bridegroom, Give us faith to rise above our persecutors and to see in them the image of our Lord. We know that you were a musician and we are told that you heard angels sing. Inspire musicians to gladden the hearts of people by filling the air with God's gift of music and reminding them of the Divine Musician Who created all beauty. Also Patron Saint for: Musicians Organ builders Poets |
| Prayer to Saint Cosmas & Saint Damian Dear twin brothers, you both died as witness to the Lord you loved. At times you miraculously healed the ailing bodies of your fellow human beings. You also managed to cure the souls that suffered from unbelief and sin. Help surgeons and doctors in their delicate work, especially when there exists more danger than usual. Remind them to invoke often the Lord of Life, while not forgetting to do their part to save or better the lives of their patients. Amen Also Patron Saint for: Apothecaries Barbers Blind Chemists Dentists Doctors Druggists Hairdressers Medical profession Surgeons Pharmacists Physicians |
| Prayer to Saint Benedict Dear St. Benedict, you are a "blessing" indeed, as your name indicates. Practising what you preached, you founded the monastic tradition of the west by joining prayer to labor for God - both liturgical and private prayer. Help all religious to follow their Rule and be true to their vocation. May they labor and pray for the world to the greater glory of God. God our Father, You made St. Benedict an outstanding guide to teach men how to live in Your service. Grant that by preferring Your love to everything else, we may walk in the way of Your commandments. We ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen Also Patron Saint for: Dying Farm workers Homeless PotholersSpeleologists |
| Conformation Prayer O Holy Spirit of God; take me as Thy disciple. Guide me, illuminate me, sanctify me, Bind my hands that they may do no evil. Cover my eyes that they may see it no more. Sanctify my heart that evil may not dwell within me, Be Thou my God, Be Thou my guide. Whatsoever Thou forbiddest me I will renounce, and whatsoever Thou commendst me, in Thy strength I will do. Lead me then unto the fullness of Thy truth. Amen |
| Prayers of St. Dymphna A prayer to God in her Honor Lord Jesus Christ, you have willed that St. Dymphna should be invoked by thousands of clients as the patroness of nervous and mental disease, and have brought it about that her interest in these patients should be an inspiration to and an ideal of charity throughout the world. Grant that, through the prayers of this youthful martyr of purity, those who suffer from nervous and mental illness everywhere on earth may be helped and consoled. I recommend to you in particular (here mention the names of those you wish to pray for). Be pleased to hear the prayers of St.Dymphna an d of your Blessed Mother. Give those whom I recommend the patience to Your divine will. Give them the consolation they need and especially the cure they so much desire, if it be Your will. Through Chrisat , Our Lord. Amen Also Patron Saint for: Asylums (for the ill) Diabolical possession Diseases, nervous Epilepsy Illness (mental) Insane Neurological disorders Nurses of mentally ill Possessed Sleepwalkers |
| Prayer to Saint Dorothy Virgin, Martyr, Tried,tortured, and sentenced to death by the prefect Sapricius, The pagan lawyer Theophilus said to her in mockery, "Bride of Christ, send me some fruits from your bridegroom's garden." Before she was executed, she sent him her headdress which had the fragrance of roses and fruits. Theophilus converted, and was martyred On her feast day, trees are blessed in some places. Martyred on February 6 in the year 311 at Caesarea Also Patron Saint for: Trees |
| Prayer to Saint Dominic O holy Priest of God and glorious Patriarch. St. Dominic, thou who was the friend, the well-beloved son, and confidant of the Queen of Heaven, and did work so many miracles by the power of the holy Rosary, have regard for my necessities. On earth you opened your heart to the miseries of your fellow men and your hands were strong to help them; now in heaven your charity has not grown less nor has your power waned. Pray for me to the Mother of the Rosary and to her Divine Son, for I have great confidence that through your assistance I shall obtain the favor I so much desire. Amen Also Patron Saint for: Astronomers Boys Falsely accused Choir boys Juvenile delinquents |