Memorial of St. Peter Claver
O God, who made St. Peter Claver a slave of slaves and strengthened him with wonderful charity and patience as he came to their help, grant, through his intercession, that seeking the things of Jesus Christ, we may love our neighbor in deeds and in truth. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy...
Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Impart to your servants, we pray, O Lord, the gift of heavenly grace, that the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin may bring deeper peace to whose for whom the birth of her Son was the dawning of salvation. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever....
O God, by whom we are redeemed and receive adoption, look graciously upon your beloved Sons and daughters, that those who believe in Christ may receive. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, forever and ever. Amen.
Daily Thought from The Saints
“Three things are necessary to everyone: truth of faith which brings understanding, love of Christ which brings compassion,...
Saturday of the Twenty-second Week in Ordinary Time
Almighty God, every good thing comes from you. Fill our hearts with love for you, increase our faith, and by your constant care protect the good you have given us. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, God, forever and ever. Amen.
Daily Thought from the...
Memorial of Pope St. Gregory the Great
Father, you guide your people with kindness and govern us with love. By the prayers of St. Gregory, give the spirit of wisdom to those you have called to lead your Church. May the growth of your people in holiness be the eternal joy of our shepherd. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,...