Saints of Education, Healing, and Social Justice

St. Clare of Montefalco – Prayer for Perseverance

O God of unchanging love and infinite mercy,

You filled St. Clare of Montefalco with courage,

enabling her to carry Your Cross deep within her heart.

Through her intercession, grant us the grace

to remain steadfast in faith,

patient in suffering, and constant in our love for You.

St. Clare, you who bore the marks of Christ’s Passion,

teach us to embrace the crosses of our lives

with trust and perseverance,

knowing that they lead us closer to eternal joy.

Pray for us, that we may never falter

in the trials of this life,

but instead grow in strength and holiness,

becoming worthy of the promises of Christ.

Through Christ, our Lord.

Amen.

St. Anthony Mary Claret – Prayer for Evangelization

O God, who filled St. Anthony Mary Claret

with a burning love for You and an unquenchable zeal for souls,

grant us the grace to follow his example in spreading the Gospel.

Inflame our hearts with the fire of Your Holy Spirit,

that we may proclaim Your truth with courage and compassion.

St. Anthony Mary Claret, tireless missionary of Christ,
intercede for us as we seek to bring the light of the Gospel
to those who are lost, confused, or distant from God.
Guide our words and actions,
that they may inspire faith, hope, and love in every heart we encounter.

Help us to live lives of holiness and integrity,
so that our witness to the Good News
may draw others into the embrace of God's mercy.

Through Jesus Christ, our Lord,
who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit,
one God, forever and ever.
Amen.

St. John Neumann – Prayer for Catholic Education

O God, You called St. John Neumann
to a life of holiness and service as a bishop in Your Church.
Through his example and intercession,
guide all who are entrusted with the mission of Catholic education.

Bless our teachers, administrators, and students,
that they may grow in wisdom and grace,
rooted in the truth of the Gospel.
Grant them the courage to pursue knowledge
with integrity and faith, always seeking Your greater glory.

St. John Neumann, devoted shepherd of souls,
intercede for us,
that Catholic schools may continue to be places
where faith and learning flourish together.
Help us to nurture the hearts and minds of students,
preparing them to be witnesses to Christ in the world.

Through Christ, our Lord.
Amen.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton – Prayer for Educators

Lord God, source of all wisdom and knowledge,
You inspired St. Elizabeth Ann Seton to dedicate her life
to the education and formation of young minds and hearts.
Through her intercession, bless all educators with patience, courage, and wisdom
as they fulfill their sacred calling.

Grant them the grace to see the face of Christ in every student
and to nurture their gifts with love and understanding.
May they be guided by Your Spirit
to inspire faith, ignite a love for learning,
and instill in their students a desire to seek truth and serve others.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, devoted teacher and faithful servant of God,
pray for all those entrusted with the care of students.
Help them to persevere in their vocation
and to find joy in the privilege of shaping lives for Your glory.

Through Christ, our Lord.
Amen.

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