17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
O God, protector of those who hope in you, without whom nothing has firm foundation, nothing is holy, the still in abundance, your mercy upon us, and grant that, with you as our ruler and guide, we may use the good things that pass in such a way as to hold fast even now, to those that it ever endure. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives...
Memorial of St. Camillus de Lellis
O God, who adorned the Priest St. Camillus with a singular grace of charity towards the sick, pour out upon us, by his merits, a spirit of love for You, so that, serving You in our neighbor, we may, at the hour of our death, pass safely over to You. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy...
Memorial of St. Francis Solano
O God, through the preaching of Saint Francis Solano You brought into your Church many native peoples of South America. By his merits and prayers, draw us closer to You and implant a reverence for Your Name among those who still do not know You. Grant this through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God,...
Optional Memorial of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
May the venerable intercession of the glorious Virgin Mary come to our aid, we pray, O Lord, so that, fortified by her protection, we may reach the mountain which is Christ. He who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, forever and ever. Amen.
Daily Thought from the Saints
"Be gentle to all, and stern with...
Feast of St. Bonaventure of Bagnoregio
Almighty God, as we celebrate the birthday of St. Bonaventure the bishop, grant us the grace to profit from his excellent teaching and always to imitate the ardor of his love. Grant this through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, forever and ever. Amen.
Daily Thought from the...