O God, Who, through Thy blessed Apostles Simon and Jude, hast brought us to the knowledge of Thy name, grant that we may celebrate their everlasting glory by advancing in good works, and that we may advance in good works by celebrating their glory. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee, […]
PRAYER FOR THE FEAST OF SAINT SIMON AND SAINT JUDE APOSTLES AND MARTYRS Read More »
Saint Rose, whom I have chosen as my special patron, pray for me that I too, may one day, glorify the Blessed Trinity in Heaven. Obtain for me your lively faith, that I may consider all persons, things, and events in the light of almighty God. Pray, that I may be generous in making sacrifices
PRAYER # 5 TO SAINT ROSE DE LIMA (YOUR PATRON SAINT.) Read More »
Truly, you are blessed among women, for you have changed Eve’s curse into a blessing; and Adam, who hitherto lay under a curse, has been blessed because of you. Truly, you are blessed among women, Through you the Father’s blessing has shone forth on mankind, setting them free of their ancient curse. Truly, you are
THE MARIAN PRAYER OF SAINT SOPHRONIUS (A.D. 560-638) (Patriarch of Jerusalem) Read More »
O Great St. Rocco, deliver us, we beseech thee, from the scourges of God; through thy intercession, preserve our bodies from contagious diseases, and our souls from the contagion of sin. Obtain for us salubrious air; but, above all, purity of heart. Assist us to make good use of health, to bear suffering with patience;
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Father, enable our minds to rise to your ineffable dwelling place. Let us find the light and direct the eyes of our soul to You. Dispel the mists and the opaqueness of the earthly mass, and shine out with Your splendor. You are the serene and tranquil abode of those who persevere in their goal
PRAYER OF ST. SEVERINUS BOETHIUS For Help To Contemplate God Read More »
Glorious Saint Rose of Lima, you who knew what it was to love Jesus with such a fine and generous heart. You, whom since infancy, despised the world’s vanities in order to embrace His Cross. You who loved, with unfailing devotion, our Heavenly Mother and professed a great tender dedication to the destitute, serving them
PRAYER # 3 TO SAINT ROSE DE LIMA (Glorious St. Rose de Lima.) Read More »
Saint Rose, devout Virgin, fragrant rose in the garden of God, sweetly blooming amid the thorns of distressing tribulation and severe mortification, white as snow in the immaculate innocence of your heart, glowing in the love of God that consumed you. Your devotedness to your parents was so great that you labored night and day
PRAYER # 4 TO SAINT ROSE DE LIMA (A MOTHER’S PRAYER.) Read More »
O powerful St. Rita,rightly called Saint of the Impossible,I come to you with confidence in my great need.You know well my trials,for you yourself were many times burdened in this life.Come to my help,speak for me,pray with me,intercede on my behalf before the Father.I know that God has a most generous heartand that he is
PRAYER TO SAINT RITA (When in special need.) Read More »
Dear mendicant Pilgrim, you once took care of sufferers from the plague and were always ready to help others by kind service and fervent prayers. You yourself had no home and you died in a dungeon. No wonder countless invalids have confidently invoked your help. Please grant a cure to this patient, Say the person’s
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O Blessed San Roque, Patron of the sick, Have pity on those Who lie upon a bed of suffering. Your power was so great When you were in this world, That by the sign of the Cross, Many were healed of their diseases. Now that you are in heaven, Your power is not less. Offer,
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