St. Joan of Arc β Prayer for Courage and Patriotism
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, May 30, adapted
O God, who led Saint Joan of Arc to defend her land, we seek her intercession for courage and patriotism. As she fought with humble faith, grant us boldness to serve Thee and country, offering our fears with penance. May her banner guide us, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with Thee eternally. Amen.
St. Kateri Tekakwitha β Prayer for Environmental Stewardship
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, July 14, adapted
O God, who blessed Saint Kateri Tekakwitha with love for Thy creation, we seek her intercession for stewards of earth. As she lived with humble care, grant us grace to guard Thy world, offering our toil with penance. May her lily guide us, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns forever. Amen.
St. Vincent de Paul β Prayer for Service to the Poor
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, September 27, adapted
O God, who called Saint Vincent de Paul to seek Thy poor, we implore his prayers for service. As he loved with humble charity, grant us grace to aid the needy, offering our hands with penance. May his heart guide us, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who reigns with Thee eternally. Amen.
St. Louise de Marillac β Prayer for the Vulnerable
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, March 15, adapted
O God, who inspired Saint Louise de Marillac to lift the weak, we seek her intercession for the vulnerable. As she served with humble love, grant us strength to protect the helpless, offering our care with penance. May her compassion guide us, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns forever. Amen.
St. Catherine of Siena β Prayer for Peace and Wisdom
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, April 29, adapted
O God, who set Saint Catherine of Siena afire for Thy peace, we seek her prayers for wisdom. As she counseled with humble zeal, grant us grace to seek Thy harmony, offering our minds with penance. May her fire guide us, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who reigns with Thee eternally. Amen.
St. Clare of Assisi β Prayer for Simplicity and Contemplation
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, August 11, adapted
O God, who led Saint Clare of Assisi to Thy poverty, we seek her intercession for simplicity. As she prayed with humble heart, grant us grace to seek Thee in stillness, offering our lives with penance. May her mirror guide us, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns forever. Amen.
St. Elizabeth of Hungary β Prayer for Charity and Humility
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, November 17, adapted
O God, who blessed Saint Elizabeth of Hungary with generous love, we seek her intercession for charity. As she served with humble heart, grant us grace to aid the poor, offering our pride with penance. May her bread guide us, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who reigns with Thee eternally. Amen.
St. Margaret Mary Alacoque β Prayer for Devotion to the Sacred Heart
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, October 16, adapted
O God, who revealed Thy Sacred Heart to Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, we seek her prayers for devotion. As she loved with humble zeal, grant us grace to rest in Thy mercy, offering our hearts with penance. May her visions guide us, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who reigns with Thee forever. Amen.
St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein) β Prayer for Faith in Philosophy
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, August 9, adapted
O God, who led Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross to Thy truth, we seek her intercession for philosophers. As she sought Thee with humble mind, grant them faith to know Thy light, offering their thoughts with penance. May her cross guide them, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who reigns eternally. Amen.
St. John Henry Newman β Prayer for Discernment in Vocation
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, October 9, adapted
O God, who guided Saint John Henry Newman to Thy call, we seek his intercession for discernment. As he followed with humble heart, grant us clarity to know Thy will, offering our doubts with penance. May his lamp guide us, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns forever. Amen.
St. Charles Borromeo β Prayer for Church Leadership
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, November 4, adapted
O God, who raised Saint Charles Borromeo to shepherd Thy flock, we seek his intercession for Church leaders. As he served with humble zeal, grant them wisdom to guide Thy people, offering their roles with penance. May his reforms guide them, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who reigns with Thee eternally. Amen.
St. Ignatius of Antioch β Prayer for Martyrdom with Joy
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, October 17, adapted
O God, who strengthened Saint Ignatius of Antioch to die for Thee, we seek his intercession for joyful martyrdom. As he longed with humble faith, grant us grace to embrace Thy cross, offering our fears with penance. May his wheat guide us, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who reigns eternally. Amen.
St. Polycarp β Prayer for Faithfulness to Christ
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, February 23, adapted
O God, who crowned Saint Polycarp with martyrβs glory, we seek his prayers for faithfulness. As he stood firm with humble love, grant us grace to cling to Christ, offering our lives with penance. May his fire guide us, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with Thee forever. Amen.
St. Perpetua and St. Felicity β Prayer for Courage in Persecution
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, March 7, adapted
O God, who upheld Saints Perpetua and Felicity in persecution, we seek their intercession for courage. As they died with humble faith, grant us strength to face our trials, offering our fears with penance. May their bonds guide us, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who reigns with Thee eternally. Amen.
St. Stephen β Prayer for Forgiving Hearts
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, December 26, adapted
O God, who crowned Saint Stephen with forgiving love, we seek his intercession for merciful hearts. As he prayed with humble charity, grant us grace to pardon foes, offering our pain with penance. May his vision guide us, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with Thee forever. Amen.
St. Lawrence β Prayer for Humility in Service
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, August 10, adapted
O God, who glorified Saint Lawrence with servantβs zeal, we seek his intercession for humility. As he died with humble love, grant us grace to serve Thy poor, offering our pride with penance. May his gridiron guide us, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who reigns with Thee eternally. Amen.
St. Cecilia β Prayer for Music Ministry
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, November 22, adapted
O God, who inspired Saint Cecilia to sing Thy praise, we seek her intercession for musicians. As she played with humble heart, grant them grace to lift Thy name, offering their art with penance. May her lyre guide them, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns withΠΎΠΌΠ½ΠΈΠΌ
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St. Lucy β Prayer for Vision and Light
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, December 13, adapted
O God, who crowned Saint Lucy with radiant faith, we seek her intercession for vision and light. As she saw Thee with humble heart, grant us clarity to know Thy truth, offering our blindness with penance. May her eyes guide us, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who reigns with Thee forever. Amen.
St. Agatha β Prayer for Strength in Trials
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, February 5, adapted
O God, who strengthened Saint Agatha through her suffering, we seek her intercession for fortitude. As she endured with humble courage, grant us grace to bear our trials, offering our pain with penance. May her wounds guide us, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with Thee eternally. Amen.
St. Agnes β Prayer for Purity and Commitment
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, January 21, adapted
O God, who adorned Saint Agnes with chaste devotion, we seek her intercession for purity. As she loved with humble faith, grant us grace to stay true to Thee, offering our hearts with penance. May her lamb guide us, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who reigns with Thee forever. Amen.
St. Anastasia β Prayer for Courage in Trials
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, December 25, adapted
O God, who upheld Saint Anastasia in her afflictions, we seek her intercession for courage. As she stood firm with humble trust, grant us strength to face adversity, offering our fears with penance. May her chains guide us, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with Thee eternally. Amen.
St. Monica β Prayer for the Conversion of Loved Ones
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, August 27, adapted
O God, who heard Saint Monicaβs tears for her son, we seek her intercession for loved onesβ conversion. As she prayed with humble love, grant us patience to plead for them, offering our hopes with penance. May her prayers guide us, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who reigns with Thee forever. Amen.
St. Augustine β Prayer for Conversion and Holiness
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, August 28, adapted
O God, who turned Saint Augustineβs heart to Thy grace, we seek his intercession for conversion. As he sought Thee with humble zeal, grant us holiness to flee from sin, offering our past with penance. May his confessions guide us, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who reigns eternally. Amen.
St. Ambrose β Prayer for Strong Leadership in Faith
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, December 7, adapted
O God, who made Saint Ambrose a pillar of Thy Church, we seek his intercession for faithful leaders. As he guided with humble strength, grant them courage to uphold Thy truth, offering their roles with penance. May his staff guide them, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who reigns with Thee forever. Amen.
St. John Bosco β Prayer for Guidance of the Youth
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, January 31, adapted
O God, who sent Saint John Bosco to guide young souls, we seek his intercession for youth. As he loved with humble charity, grant us wisdom to lead them to Thee, offering our care with penance. May his joy guide us, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns eternally. Amen.
St. Dominic β Prayer for Preachers of the Gospel
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, August 8, adapted
O God, who enlightened Saint Dominic to preach Thy word, we seek his intercession for evangelists. As he spoke with humble zeal, grant them grace to proclaim Thy truth, offering their voices with penance. May his rosary guide them, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who reigns with Thee forever. Amen.
St. Thomas Aquinas β Prayer for Scholars and Philosophers
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, January 28, adapted
O God, who gifted Saint Thomas Aquinas with Thy wisdom, we seek his intercession for scholars. As he studied with humble heart, grant them light to seek Thy truth, offering their minds with penance. May his summa guide them, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who reigns with Thee eternally. Amen.
St. Jerome β Prayer for Devotion to the Scriptures
Source: Collect from Roman Missal, September 30, adapted
O God, who inspired Saint Jerome to love Thy word, we seek his intercession for Scripture devotion. As he toiled with humble faith, grant us grace to cherish Thy truth, offering our study with penance. May his scrolls guide us, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns forever. Amen.
St. Michael the Archangel β Prayer for Protection and Strength
Source: Prayer of Pope Leo XIII, 1886, adapted
O God, who sent Saint Michael the Archangel to guard Thy people, we seek his intercession for protection. As he fights with humble might, grant us strength against all evil, offering our fears with penance. May his sword guide us, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who reigns with Thee eternally. Amen.
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