Mar 21, 2025

Saints of Humility, Penance, and Missionary Work

St. Simeon Stylites – Prayer for Solitude
O God, who called Saint Simeon Stylites to seek Thee in solitude, we beseech his intercession for silence of heart. As he stood apart with penitent zeal, grant us grace to find Thee in stillness, embracing humility amid life’s clamor. May his vigil inspire us to trust Thy presence alone, 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. Pachomius – Prayer for Community Life
O Lord, who inspired Saint Pachomius to gather souls in holy community, we seek his prayers for unity. Grant us charity to live as one, as he ordered his monks with humble faith, that we may serve Thee with penance in fellowship. May his rule guide us to Thy peace, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with Thee eternally. Amen.

St. Benedict Biscop – Prayer for Monastic Tradition
O God, who led Saint Benedict Biscop to enrich monastic life, we implore his intercession for tradition. Grant us reverence for sacred ways, as he built with penitent love, that we may follow Thee in humility. May his wisdom preserve Thy holy order among us, through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who reigns with Thee forever. Amen.

St. Boniface of Mainz – Prayer for Evangelization in Difficult Lands
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, June 5
O God, who through Saint Boniface brought faith to distant lands, we seek his prayers for evangelization. Grant us zeal to preach in hardship, as he felled idols with humble courage, that Thy word may take root with penance. May his mission inspire us, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with Thee eternally. Amen.

St. Columba of Iona – Prayer for Missionaries
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, June 9
O God, who sent Saint Columba to spread Thy light, we beseech his intercession for missionaries. Grant them strength to bear Thy Gospel, as he crossed seas with penitent love, that they may serve Thee in humility afar. May his exile guide them, through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who reigns with Thee forever. Amen.

St. Brendan the Navigator – Prayer for Safe Travels
O Lord, who guided Saint Brendan through perilous waves, we seek his prayers for safe travels. Grant us protection on our journeys, as he sailed with humble faith, that we may trust Thee with penance. May his voyage lead us to Thy harbor, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with Thee eternally. Amen.

St. Aidan of Lindisfarne – Prayer for Celtic Missionaries
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, August 31
O God, who through Saint Aidan rekindled faith in Celtic lands, we implore his prayers for missionaries. Grant them gentleness to sow Thy word, as he shone with penitent charity, that they may bring souls to Thee in humility. May his light guide them, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who reigns with Thee forever. Amen.

St. Cuthbert – Prayer for Devotion
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, March 20
O God, who adorned Saint Cuthbert with steadfast devotion, we seek his intercession to love Thee. Grant us fervor to seek Thy face, as he prayed with humble heart, that we may offer our lives with penance. May his solitude inspire us, through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who lives and reigns eternally. Amen.

St. Ansgar – Prayer for Conversion
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, February 3
O God, who sent Saint Ansgar to turn hearts to Thee, we beseech his prayers for conversion. Grant us grace to lead souls to faith, as he labored with penitent zeal, that they may know Thee in humility. May his mission bear fruit, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who reigns with Thee forever. Amen.

St. Cyril and St. Methodius – Prayer for Unity Among Nations
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, February 14
O God, who enlightened nations through Saints Cyril and Methodius, we seek their intercession for unity. Grant us peace to join in faith, as they preached with humble love, that we may serve Thee with penance as one, through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who lives and reigns with Thee eternally. Amen.

St. Patrick – Breastplate Prayer (Adapted)
Source: Traditional Lorica of St. Patrick, approved hymn, adapted
O God, I arise today through Saint Patrick’s prayer: Thy strength to guide me, Thy might to uphold me, Thy wisdom to teach me, Thy shield to protect me. Grant me, through his intercession, faith to bind Thee to my soul, as he evangelized with penitent love, that I may walk in humility, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who reigns forever. Amen.

St. Bridget of Ireland – Prayer for Simplicity
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, February 1
O God, who blessed Saint Bridget with a simple heart, we implore her prayers for detachment. Grant us grace to live free of cares, as she served with humble charity, that we may seek Thee with penance. May her love guide us, through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who lives and reigns eternally. Amen.

St. Kevin of Glendalough – Prayer for Nature’s Beauty
O Lord, who drew Saint Kevin to praise Thee in creation, we seek his intercession for nature’s beauty. Grant us awe for Thy works, as he lived with penitent faith, that we may honor Thee in humility. May his solitude teach us Thy glory, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who reigns with Thee forever. Amen.

St. Melania the Younger – Prayer for Generosity
O God, who inspired Saint Melania the Younger to give all, we beseech her prayers for generosity. Grant us charity to share our wealth, as she served with humble heart, that we may please Thee with penance. May her gift guide us, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns eternally. Amen.

St. Nicholas of Myra – Prayer for Generosity
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, December 6
O God, who glorified Saint Nicholas for his kindness, we seek his intercession for generosity. Grant us love to aid the needy, as he gave with penitent charity, that we may serve Thee in them with humility, through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who reigns with Thee forever. Amen.

St. Gregory Nazianzen – Prayer for Preachers
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, January 2
O God, who enlightened Saint Gregory Nazianzen with divine truth, we implore his prayers for preachers. Grant them eloquence to proclaim Thee, as he spoke with humble zeal, that they may stir souls with penance, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with Thee eternally. Amen.

St. Basil the Great – Prayer for the Poor
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, January 2
O God, who inspired Saint Basil the Great to defend the poor, we seek his intercession for them. Grant us mercy to share our goods, as he served with penitent love, that we may honor Thee in humility, through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who reigns with Thee forever. Amen.

St. Gregory of Nyssa – Prayer for Wisdom
O Lord, who gifted Saint Gregory of Nyssa with heavenly insight, we beseech his prayers for wisdom. Grant us light to know Thy ways, as he sought Thee with humble faith, that we may discern with penance Thy truth, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns eternally. Amen.

St. John Chrysostom – Prayer for Eloquence
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, September 13
O God, who gave Saint John Chrysostom a golden tongue, we seek his intercession for eloquence. Grant preachers grace to speak Thy word, as he taught with penitent charity, that they may lift us in humility to Thee, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who reigns with Thee forever. Amen.

St. Ephrem the Syrian – Prayer for Poets and Musicians
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, June 9
O God, who adorned Saint Ephrem the Syrian with hymns of praise, we implore his prayers for poets and musicians. Grant them skill to glorify Thee, as he sang with humble heart, that their art may rise with penance, through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who lives and reigns eternally. Amen.

St. Isaac Jogues – Prayer for Courage in Mission
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, October 19
O God, who strengthened Saint Isaac Jogues to preach amid torment, we seek his intercession for courage. Grant missionaries valor to face peril, as he bore witness with penitent love, that they may serve Thee in humility, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who reigns with Thee forever. Amen.

St. Jean de BrΓ©beuf – Prayer for Indigenous Peoples
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, October 19
O God, who sent Saint Jean de BrΓ©beuf to native souls, we beseech his prayers for indigenous peoples. Grant them grace to know Thy love, as he died with humble faith, that we may honor them with penance, through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who lives and reigns eternally. Amen.

St. Kateri Tekakwitha – Prayer for Environmental Stewardship
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, July 14
O God, who called Saint Kateri Tekakwitha to love Thy creation, we seek her intercession for stewardship. Grant us care for Thy earth, as she lived with penitent simplicity, that we may guard it in humility, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who reigns with Thee forever. Amen.

St. Paul Miki and Companions – Prayer for Evangelization in Japan
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, February 6
O God, who crowned Saint Paul Miki and his companions with martyrdom, we implore their prayers for Japan’s evangelization. Grant missionaries strength to preach, as they died with humble love, that Thy word may spread with penance, through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who lives and reigns eternally. Amen.

St. Francis Solano – Prayer for Missions
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, July 14
O God, who sent Saint Francis Solano to proclaim Thy name, we seek his intercession for missions. Grant us zeal to spread Thy light, as he sang with penitent charity, that we may serve Thee afar in humility, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with Thee forever. Amen.

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