Prayers
Prayers to St. Matthew the Apostle
Prayer to St. Matthew the Apostle for Grace O Glorious Saint Matthew, in your Gospel you portray Jesus as the longed-for Messiah who fulfilled the Prophets of the Old Covenant and as the new Lawgiver who founded a Church of the New Covenant. Obtain for us the grace to see Jesus living in his Church […]
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Prayers of St. Francis of Assisi
Peace prayer of St. Francis of Assisi Lord, make me an instrument of your peace: where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy. O divine Master, grant that I may […]
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Prayers of St. Teresa of Avila
Prayer of St. Teresa of Avila Lord, grant that I may always allow myself to be guided by You,always follow Your plans, and perfectly accomplish Your Holy Will. Grant that in all things, great and small, today and all the days of my life,I may do whatever You require of me. Help me respond to […]
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Prayers to St. John of Capistrano
Prayer to St. John of Capistrano Saint John of Capistrano, we ask your intercession to embolden all preachers to present the truths of Catholicism in all their fullness and vigor, and to buttress that preaching by an impeccable life of virtue and apostolic activity. Amen Prayer to St. John of Capistrano St. John, your life was […]
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Prayers to St. Simon and St. Jude
Prayer to St. Simon and St.Jude O God , we thank Thee for the glorious company of the Apostles, and especially on this day for Simon and Jude; and we pray that, as they were faithful and zealous in their mission, so we may with ardent devotion make known the love and mercy of our […]
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Prayers to St. Jerome
Prayer to St. Jerome Through your anger and confrontations you remind us that we all have a duty to confront others from time to time. You also remind us that we have a duty to examine ourselves and confront our own weaknesses and harmful behaviours. Your life teaches that I must accept others for who […]
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Prayers to St. Raphael the Archangel
Prayer to St. Raphael the Archangel Saint Raphael Prayer Blessed Saint Raphael, Archangel, We beseech thee to help us in all our needs and trials of this life, as thou, through the power of God, didst restore sight and give guidance to young Tobit. We humbly seek thine aid and intercession, that our souls may […]
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Prayer to St. Gabriel the Archangel
O blessed Archangel Gabriel, we beseech thee, do thou intercede for us at the throne of divine mercy in our present necessities, that as thou didst announce to Mary the mystery of the Incarnation, so through thy prayers and patronage in heaven we may obtain the benefits of the same, and sing the praise of […]
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Prayers to St. Michael the Archangel
Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil; May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; And do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all evil spirits who wander […]
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Prayers to St. Vincent de Paul
Prayer to St. Vincent de Paul Noble Saint Vincent de Paul, beloved servant of the poor, may we follow your example and do good works among those whom society has abandoned, enslaved, or forgotten. Inspire us to feed the hungry, to love a child, to provide comfort and medicine to the sick, to clothe those […]
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