General Prayers

Lord God, you showered heavenly gifts on the virgin Agatha. Hear the prayers of those who recall her devoted life and who ask her to intercede for them in their necessity. (Mention your intention here…) Help us to imitate her virtue during our earthly life and enjoy eternal happiness with her in heaven. Amen.

O Little St. Agnes, so young and yet made so strong and wise by the power of God, protect by your prayers all the young people of every place whose goodness and purity are threatened by the evils and impurities of this world. Give them strength in temptation and a true repentance when they fail.

St. Agnes, you refused to give up your faith; help us to be proud of our faith, to love it, to be strong in it, and to give witness to it daily.

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 us to overcome adversity. Oh Saint Agatha

O God, Who among the other marvels of Thy power, hast granted even to the weaker sex the victory of martyrdom; mercifully grant: that we who celebrate the Heavenly birthday of blessed Agatha, Thy Virgin and Martyr, may, by her example, draw nearer to Thee. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son Who livest and

O Holy N., lo I, a wretched sinner, relying on thy merits, now offer up to thy honour and glory the most holy sacrament of the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. In all devout humility I beg that thou wilt deign to intercede for me this day, and to plead that I

Almighty Father, we praise your name for Your servant Damien, missionary to the lepers, and for all those who, following in the footsteps of Your beloved Son, have preached the good news of salvation to the despised and rejected of the earth, not counting the cost to themselves; and we pray that Your love for

O God, Who among the other marvels of Thy power, hast granted even to the weaker sex the victory of martyrdom; mercifully grant: that we who celebrate the Heavenly birthday of blessed Agatha, Thy Virgin and Martyr, may, by her example, draw nearer to Thee. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son Who livest and

Dear Saints Isaac Jogues, John Brebeuf, Noel Chabanel, Gabriel Lalemant, Anthony Daniel, Charles Garnier, Rene Goupil and John Lalande, we beg of you, pray for the people of this vast country of ours. You are the first canonized saints of the United States and Canada. We are glad to have you. We are happy to

God our Father, source of all holiness, the work of your hands is manifest in your saints, the beauty of your truth is reflected in their faith. May we who aspire to have part in their joy be filled with the Spirit that blessed their lives, so that having shared their faith on earth we