Saint Cuthbert, also known as Saint Cuthbert of Lindisfarne, was a revered Anglo-Saxon saint and bishop in the early medieval period. He is particularly venerated in the North of England and is known for his piety, humility, and miracles. While there may not be specific "church-approved" prayers attributed to him, there are traditional prayers and invocations used by the faithful to seek his intercession. Here are some prayers associated with Saint Cuthbert:
1. Prayer to Saint Cuthbert
O Holy Saint Cuthbert, Bishop of Lindisfarne,
you who served God with humility and love,
and who worked miracles in His name,
we humbly ask for your intercession.
Pray for us, dear Saint Cuthbert,
that we may follow your example of faith,
and that we may be granted the grace
to serve God with all our hearts,
and to love our neighbors as ourselves.
We ask for your help and protection,
especially in our times of need and difficulty.
May your prayers bring us closer to God
and help us to live holy and righteous lives.
Saint Cuthbert, pray for us.
Amen.
2. Litany of Saint Cuthbert
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, pray for us.
Saint Cuthbert, pray for us.
Saint Cuthbert, faithful servant of God, pray for us.
Saint Cuthbert, model of humility, pray for us.
Saint Cuthbert, example of piety, pray for us.
Saint Cuthbert, defender of the faith, pray for us.
Saint Cuthbert, healer of the sick, pray for us.
Saint Cuthbert, protector of the needy, pray for us.
Saint Cuthbert, patron of Northumbria, pray for us.
Saint Cuthbert, intercessor for the Church, 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, O holy Saint Cuthbert,
that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
3. Collect for the Feast of Saint Cuthbert
O God, who raised up Saint Cuthbert
as a bishop and shepherd of your people,
grant that through his intercession
we may ever follow in his footsteps
and be faithful to the Gospel of Christ.
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.
These prayers honor Saint Cuthbert and seek his intercession for various needs, invoking his virtues and his role as a shepherd of God's people. While they may not be formally "church-approved" in the sense of being officially promulgated by ecclesiastical authority, they are commonly used by the faithful in their devotion to this beloved saint.
