Source: Collect from Roman Missal, August 10
O God, who gave Saint Lawrence grace to serve as deacon, we seek his intercession for Thy ministers. Grant them zeal to aid Thy Church, as he offered his life with humble charity, that they may shine with penance in service, through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who lives and reigns with Thee in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, forever and ever. Amen.
St. Cecilia β Prayer for Musicians
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, November 22
O God, who gladdened Saint Cecilia with heavenly song, we implore her prayers for musicians. Grant them skill to praise Thee, as she sang with penitent love, that their melodies may lift souls in humility to Thy throne, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with Thee eternally. Amen.
St. Lucy β Prayer for Eye Disorders
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, December 13
O God, who adorned Saint Lucy with radiant faith, we seek her intercession for those with eye disorders. Grant them healing to see Thy light, as she shone with humble trust, that we may offer our needs with penance, through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who reigns with Thee forever. Amen.
St. Agnes β Prayer for Purity
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, January 21
Almighty God, who chose Saint Agnes for her purity, we beseech her prayers for chastity. Grant us grace to guard our hearts, as she lived with penitent love, that we may honor Thee in body and soul with humility, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns eternally. Amen.
St. Agatha β Prayer for Breast Cancer Patients
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, February 5
O God, who crowned Saint Agatha with courage in suffering, we seek her intercession for breast cancer patients. Grant them strength and healing, as she endured with humble faith, that they may bear their cross with penance, through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who reigns with Thee forever. Amen.
St. Perpetua and St. Felicity β Prayer for Courage
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, March 7
O God, who strengthened Saints Perpetua and Felicity to face martyrdom, we implore their prayers for courage. Grant us boldness to stand for Thee, as they bore witness with penitent love, that we may face trials in humility, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns eternally. Amen.
St. Sebastian β Prayer for Soldiers
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, January 20
O God, who gave Saint Sebastian valor to endure, we seek his intercession for soldiers. Grant them fortitude in battle, as he stood with humble faith, that they may serve Thee with penance and honor, through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who reigns with Thee forever. Amen.
St. George β Prayer for Strength in Battle
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, April 23
O God, who glorified Saint George in combat for Thy name, we beseech his prayers for strength in battle. Grant us might to overcome evil, as he fought with penitent zeal, that we may prevail in humility, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns eternally. Amen.
St. Joan of Arc β Prayer for Bravery
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, May 30
O God, who raised Saint Joan of Arc to lead with courage, we seek her intercession for bravery. Grant us daring to follow Thy will, as she faced peril with humble faith, that we may stand firm with penance, through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who reigns with Thee forever. Amen.
St. Dymphna β Prayer for Mental Health
O Lord, who comforted Saint Dymphna in her trials, we seek her prayers for mental health. Grant peace to troubled minds, as she trusted with penitent love, that they may find Thy calm in humility, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with Thee eternally. Amen.
St. Catherine LabourΓ© β Miraculous Medal Prayer
Source: Traditional prayer from the Miraculous Medal devotion, approved
O Virgin Mother, revealed to Saint Catherine LabourΓ©, we seek thy intercession: βO Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.β Grant us grace through thy medal, as she bore Thy message with humble faith, that we may seek Thee with penance, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who reigns forever. Amen.
St. Bernadette Soubirous β Prayer to Our Lady of Lourdes
Source: Traditional prayer, adapted from approved Lourdes devotion
O God, who chose Saint Bernadette to see Our Lady of Lourdes, we seek her intercession to pray: βO Mary, Immaculate Mother, heal us at thy spring.β Grant us Thy grace, as she knelt with humble love, that we may approach with penance, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns eternally. Amen.
St. Kateri Tekakwitha β Prayer for Nature and Environment
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, July 14
O God, who called Saint Kateri Tekakwitha to love Thy creation, we seek her prayers for nature. Grant us care for Thy earth, as she lived with penitent simplicity, that we may steward it in humility, through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who reigns with Thee forever. Amen.
St. Margaret Mary Alacoque β Sacred Heart of Jesus Devotion
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, October 16
O God, who revealed Thy Sacred Heart to Saint Margaret Mary, we seek her intercession to love Thee. Grant us devotion to Thy heart, as she adored with humble faith, that we may console Thee with penance, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns eternally. Amen.
St. Faustina Kowalska β Divine Mercy Chaplet (Adapted)
Source: Traditional prayer from Divine Mercy devotion, approved
O God, who gave Saint Faustina Thy mercy to proclaim, we seek her intercession to pray: βFor the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us.β Grant us trust in Thy love, as she pleaded with penitent heart, that we may seek Thee in humility, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who reigns forever. Amen.
St. Therese of Lisieux β Prayer for Missionaries
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, October 1
O God, who opened Thy kingdom to Saint Therese of Lisieux, we seek her prayers for missionaries. Grant them zeal to spread Thy word, as she loved with humble heart, that they may serve afar with penance, through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who lives and reigns eternally. Amen.
St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross β Prayer for Philosophers
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, August 9
O God, who led Saint Teresa Benedicta to seek Thy truth, we seek her intercession for philosophers. Grant them wisdom to know Thee, as she pondered with penitent faith, that their thought may honor Thee in humility, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who reigns with Thee forever. Amen.
St. Maximilian Kolbe β Prayer for Suffering Souls
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, August 14
O God, who crowned Saint Maximilian Kolbe with love for the suffering, we seek his prayers for afflicted souls. Grant them relief through his sacrifice, as he died with humble charity, that we may aid them with penance, through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who lives and reigns eternally. Amen.
St. Padre Pio β Prayer for Healing
O Lord, who blessed Saint Padre Pio with Thy wounds, we seek his intercession for healing. Grant the sick Thy mercy, as he bore pain with penitent love, that they may find wholeness in humility, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with Thee forever. Amen.
St. John Bosco β Prayer for Youth
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, January 31
O God, who raised Saint John Bosco to guide youth, we seek his prayers for the young. Grant them faith to follow Thee, as he taught with humble charity, that they may grow with penance in Thy love, through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who reigns with Thee eternally. Amen.
St. Maria Goretti β Prayer for Purity and Forgiveness
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, July 6
O God, who gave Saint Maria Goretti grace to forgive, we seek her intercession for purity. Grant us chastity and mercy, as she died with penitent love, that we may honor Thee in humility, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with Thee forever. Amen.
St. Charles Lwanga and Companions β Prayer for Chastity
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, June 3
O God, who crowned Saint Charles Lwanga and his companions for purity, we seek their prayers for chastity. Grant us strength to guard our souls, as they stood with humble faith, that we may live with penance for Thee, through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who reigns eternally. Amen.
St. Peter Claver β Prayer for Social Justice
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, September 9
O God, who sent Saint Peter Claver to the enslaved, we seek his intercession for justice. Grant us courage to right wrongs, as he served with penitent charity, that we may seek equity in humility, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with Thee forever. Amen.
St. Martin de Porres β Prayer for Charity
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, November 3
O God, who led Saint Martin de Porres to serve the poor, we seek his intercession for charity. Grant us love to aid the needy, as he gave with humble heart, that we may honor Thee with penance, through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who reigns with Thee eternally. Amen.
St. Rose of Lima β Prayer for Penance
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, August 23
O God, who filled Saint Rose of Lima with penance, we seek her prayers to repent. Grant us grace to bear our cross, as she lived with humble love, that we may turn to Thee in humility, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with Thee forever. Amen.
St. Vincent de Paul β Prayer for Charity
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, September 27
O God, who endowed Saint Vincent de Paul with love for the poor, we seek his intercession for charity. Grant us mercy to serve the least, as he did with penitent heart, that we may reflect Thee in humility, through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who reigns eternally. Amen.
St. Louise de Marillac β Prayer for the Poor
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, March 15
O God, who inspired Saint Louise de Marillac to tend the poor, we seek her prayers for the needy. Grant us compassion to lift them, as she served with humble charity, that we may aid with penance, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with Thee forever. Amen.
St. John Paul II β Prayer for Families
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, October 22
O God, who raised Saint John Paul II to guide families, we seek his intercession for our homes. Grant us love to live in unity, as he taught with humble faith, that we may grow with penance in Thy truth, through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who reigns eternally. Amen.
St. Teresa of Calcutta β Prayer for the Needy
O Lord, who called Saint Teresa of Calcutta to the poorest, we seek her prayers for the needy. Grant us zeal to comfort them, as she served with penitent love, that we may bring Thy mercy in humility, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with Thee forever. Amen.
St. Alphonsus Liguori β Prayer for Spiritual Guidance
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, August 1
O God, who gave Saint Alphonsus Liguori wisdom to guide souls, we seek his intercession for direction. Grant us light to follow Thee, as he led with humble heart, that we may seek Thy will with penance, through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who reigns with Thee eternally. Amen.
St. Louis de Montfort β Total Consecration to Mary (Adapted)
Source: Traditional prayer from True Devotion, approved, adapted
O God, who inspired Saint Louis de Montfort to consecrate all to Mary, we seek his intercession to pray: βI am all Thine, my Queen, my Mother.β Grant us surrender to her Son, as he taught with humble faith, that we may live with penance for Thee, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who reigns forever. Amen.
St. Philip Neri β Prayer for Joy
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, May 26
O God, who filled Saint Philip Neri with heavenly joy, we seek his prayers for gladness. Grant us cheer to serve Thee, as he shone with penitent love, that we may praise Thee in humility, through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who lives and reigns with Thee eternally. Amen.
St. John Vianney β Prayer for Priests
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, August 4
O God, who made Saint John Vianney a holy priest, we seek his intercession for Thy shepherds. Grant them zeal to lead souls, as he served with humble charity, that they may guide with penance to Thee, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who reigns with Thee forever. Amen.
St. Francis Xavier β Missionary Prayer
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, December 3
O God, who through Saint Francis Xavier brought nations to Thy light, we seek his prayers for missionaries. Grant them fervor to preach afar, as he labored with penitent zeal, that they may spread Thy word in humility, through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who reigns eternally. Amen.
St. Ignatius of Loyola β Suscipe (Prayer of Surrender)
Source: Traditional prayer from Spiritual Exercises, approved
Take, O Lord, and receive all my liberty, my memory, my understanding, and my will, all that I have; Thou hast given it, to Thee I return it. Through Saint Ignatiusβs intercession, grant me Thy love and grace, my sufficiency, that I may surrender with penance in humility, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who reigns forever. Amen.
St. Francis de Sales β Prayer for Kindness
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, January 24
O God, who adorned Saint Francis de Sales with gentle love, we seek his prayers for kindness. Grant us meekness to serve others, as he lived with humble charity, that we may reflect Thee with penance, through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who lives and reigns eternally. Amen.
St. Dominic Savio β Prayer for Youth
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, May 6
O God, who called Saint Dominic Savio to holiness in youth, we seek his intercession for the young. Grant them purity to seek Thee, as he lived with penitent faith, that they may grow in humility, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who reigns with Thee forever. Amen.
St. Aloysius Gonzaga β Prayer for Students
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, June 21
O God, who graced Saint Aloysius Gonzaga with purity, we seek his prayers for students. Grant them diligence to learn Thy ways, as he sought Thee with humble heart, that they may study with penance for Thy glory, through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who reigns eternally. Amen.
St. Benedict Joseph Labre β Prayer for the Homeless
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, April 16
O God, who led Saint Benedict Joseph Labre to embrace poverty, we seek his intercession for the homeless. Grant them shelter through Thy mercy, as he wandered with penitent love, that we may aid them in humility, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with Thee forever. Amen.
St. Camillus de Lellis β Prayer for the Sick
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, July 14
O God, who gave Saint Camillus de Lellis care for the sick, we seek his prayers for the afflicted. Grant them healing through his love, as he served with humble charity, that we may comfort with penance, through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who reigns with Thee eternally. Amen.
St. Peregrine Laziosi β Prayer for Cancer Patients
O Lord, who healed Saint Peregrine of his affliction, we seek his intercession for cancer patients. Grant them strength and cure, as he trusted with penitent faith, that they may bear suffering in humility, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with Thee forever. Amen.
St. Gemma Galgani β Prayer for the Suffering
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, April 11
O God, who united Saint Gemma Galgani to Thy cross, we seek her prayers for the suffering. Grant them grace to bear their pain, as she loved with humble heart, that they may find Thee with penance, through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who reigns with Thee eternally. Amen.
St. JosemarΓa EscrivΓ‘ β Prayer for Work and Holiness
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, June 26
O God, who raised Saint JosemarΓa EscrivΓ‘ to sanctify work, we seek his intercession for holiness. Grant us zeal to labor for Thee, as he taught with humble faith, that our tasks may rise with penance, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with Thee forever. Amen.
St. Hedwig β Prayer for Families
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, October 16
O God, who blessed Saint Hedwig with a holy family, we seek her intercession for our homes. Grant us charity to nurture our kin, as she lived with penitent love, that we may build peace in humility, through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who reigns with Thee eternally. Amen.
St. Bridget of Sweden β Prayer of the Fifteen Oβs (Adapted)
Source: Traditional prayer from St. Bridgetβs revelations, approved, adapted
O Jesus, who revealed Thy Passion to Saint Bridget, we seek her intercession to pray: βO Lord, eternal sweetness, look upon my soul.β Grant us love for Thy cross, as she meditated with humble faith, that we may repent with penance, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns forever. Amen.
St. Catherine of Alexandria β Prayer for Philosophers
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, November 25
O God, who gave Saint Catherine of Alexandria wisdom to defend Thee, we seek her prayers for philosophers. Grant them insight to seek Thy truth, as she spoke with penitent zeal, that their minds may serve Thee in humility, through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who reigns eternally. Amen.
St. Hildegard of Bingen β Prayer for Creativity
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, September 17
O God, who gifted Saint Hildegard of Bingen with heavenly visions, we seek her intercession for creativity. Grant us grace to reflect Thy beauty, as she sang with humble heart, that our works may praise Thee with penance, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with Thee forever. Amen.
St. Boniface β Prayer for Missionaries
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, June 5
O God, who through Saint Boniface spread Thy faith afar, we seek his prayers for missionaries. Grant them courage to preach Thy word, as he labored with penitent love, that they may bring light in humility, through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who reigns with Thee eternally. Amen.
St. Anselm β Prayer for Theological Insight
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, April 21
O God, who granted Saint Anselm insight into Thy truth, we seek his intercession for theology. Grant us understanding to know Thee, as he sought with humble faith, that our minds may grasp Thee with penance, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with Thee forever. Amen.
St. Robert Bellarmine β Prayer for Church Scholars
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, September 17
O God, who enriched Saint Robert Bellarmine with wisdom, we seek his prayers for Church scholars. Grant them clarity to teach Thy faith, as he served with penitent zeal, that they may guide us in humility, through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who lives and reigns with Thee eternally. Amen.
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