Saint Cloud, also known as Saint Clodoald, was a Frankish prince and monk who renounced his royal heritage to devote his life to God. He is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church for his piety and humility. Here are some approved prayers dedicated to Saint Cloud:
Prayer to Saint Cloud
O blessed Saint Cloud,
you who renounced the wealth and power of the world
to serve God in humility and simplicity,
pray for us that we may have the courage
to detach ourselves from worldly desires
and seek only the treasures of heaven.
Intercede for us before the throne of God,
that we may be granted the grace to live a life of virtue
and to follow the path of holiness that you exemplified.
Help us to trust in God’s providence
and to remain faithful in all circumstances.
Saint Cloud, patron of the poor and humble,
pray for us, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Amen.
Collect for the Feast of Saint Cloud
O God, who didst call Saint Cloud
to renounce earthly riches and a kingdom
to serve you in humility and seclusion,
grant that through his intercession,
we may learn to set our hearts
on the riches of your Kingdom
and come to share in the glory of heaven.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, forever and ever.
Amen.
Litany of Saint Cloud
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God, the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.
God, the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God, the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us.
Saint Cloud, pray for us.
Saint Cloud, faithful servant of Christ, pray for us.
Saint Cloud, who renounced earthly power, pray for us.
Saint Cloud, who embraced a life of poverty, pray for us.
Saint Cloud, model of humility, pray for us.
Saint Cloud, devoted to prayer and contemplation, pray for us.
Saint Cloud, protector of the oppressed, pray for us.
Saint Cloud, healer of the sick, pray for us.
Saint Cloud, patron of those in need, pray for us.
Saint Cloud, example of Christian virtue, pray for us.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Pray for us, Saint Cloud.
That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray.
O God, who in your providence raised up Saint Cloud
to show us the way of humility and poverty,
grant that we, by following his example,
may come to share in your heavenly kingdom.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
These prayers celebrate the life and virtues of Saint Cloud, asking for his intercession and guidance in living a life of humility, poverty, and devotion to God.
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