Catholic Prayers

Archives for August 2011

Prayer of St. Augustine to the Holy Spirit

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St. Augustine of Hippo (354-430 AD) was an early Christian theologian and Bishop. He was converted to Christianity at the age of 32 through the prayers and tears of his mother St. Monica. He is a Doctor of the Church and his Feast Day is on August 28th. He is the Patron of Brewers,  Theologians an Students. Here is a prayer written by St. Augustine.

Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy.

Act in me, O Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy.

Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, that I love but what is holy.

Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, to defend all that is holy.

Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, that I always may be holy. Amen.

Prayer to St. Gerard Majella for a Safe Delivery

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Saint Gerard Majella is the Patron & Protector of Expectant Mothers. The Feast of Saint Gerard is celebrated on October 16. Here is a prayer to St. Gerard which can be used by expectant mothers for a healthy & safe delivery. It can be said either for oneself during pregnancy or for any pregnant woman.

Prayer 1

O great Saint Gerard, beloved servant of Jesus Christ, perfect imitator of thy meek and humble Savior, and devoted child of the Mother of God, enkindle within my heart one spark of that heavenly fire of charity which glowed in thee and made thee a seraph of love.

O glorious Saint Gerard, because when falsely accused of crime, thou didst bear, like thy Divine Master, without murmur or complaint, the calumnies of wicked men, thou hast been raised up by God as the patron and protector of expectant mothers. Preserve me from danger and from the excessive pains accompanying childbirth, and shield the child which I now carry, that it may see the light of day and receive the lustrial waters of baptism, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Recite Nine Hail Marys.

Prayer 2

O Almighty and Everlasting God, Who through the operation of the Holy Ghost didst prepare the body and soul of the glorious Virgin Mary to be a worthy dwelling place of Thy Divine Son; and through the operation of the same Holy Ghost didst sanctify St. John the Baptist while still in his mother’s womb, hearken to the prayers of Thy humble servant who implores Thee, through the intercession of St. Gerard to protect me (her) amidst the dangers of childbearing and to watch over the child which Thou hast deigned to bless me (her): that it may be cleansed by the saving water of Baptism, and that, after living a Christinan life on earth, both the child and its mother may attain everlasting bliss in Heaven. Amen.

Unfailing Prayer to St. Anthony

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Saint Anthony of Padua was born on August 15th. I have a special devotion to St. Anthony, the miracle worker. Here is a powerful prayer to St. Anthony. You can recite this prayer as a Novena for 9 days for any special intention. I love this miraculous prayer so much.

O Holy St. Anthony, gentlest of Saints, your love for God and Charity for His creatures, made you worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers. Miracles waited on your word, which you were ever ready to speak for those in trouble or anxiety. Encouraged by this thought, I implore of you to obtain for me (mention your request).

The answer to my prayer may require a miracle, even so, you are the Saint of Miracles. O gentle and loving St. Anthony, whose heart was ever full of human sympathy, whisper my petition into the ears of the Sweet Infant Jesus, who loved to be folded in your arms, and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. Amen.

Prayer to St. Lawrence

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St. Lawrence of Rome was one of the seven deacons of ancient Rome, serving under Pope Sixtus II. He was born in 225 AD and was martyred in 258 AD during the persecution of Emperor Valerian. According to tradition, St. Lawrence was roasted on a gridiron with coals beneath it. After the martyr had suffered the pain for a long time, he made his famous cheerful remark, “Turn me over! I am done on this side”, and just before he died, he said, “It’s cooked enough now”. He is the Patron of chefs, comedians, librarians, miners and of Rome. His feast is celebrated on August 10th.

O glorious Saint Lawrence, Martyr and Deacon, who, being subjected to the most bitter torments, did not lose your faith nor your constancy in confessing Jesus Christ, obtain in like manner for us such an active and solid faith, that we shall never be ashamed to be true followers of Jesus Christ, and fervent Christians in word and in deed, even in spite of trials, persecutions, or the sword. Amen.

 

Prayer to Our Lady of La Leche for Motherhood

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La Leche is the Spanish for “the milk”. Our Lady of La Leche is the first shrine dedicated to Our Blessed Mother in the United States. The history of the devotion to the Mother of Jesus as Our Lady of La Leche may have roots in the 4th Century Milk Grotto at Bethlehem. Its centerpiece is the Blessed Virgin nursing the Infant Jesus. Thousands of visitors and pilgrims make their way to the Shrine every year. Many ask for the blessings of motherhood, beseeching the intercession of Our Lady of La Leche that God will grant them a safe and happy delivery, and healthy, holy children. Here is a Prayer to Our Lady of La Leche for Motherhood.

Lovely Lady of La Leche, most loving mother of the Child Jesus, and my mother, listen to my humble prayer. Your motherly heart knows my every wish, my every need. To you only, His spotless Virgin Mother, has your Divine Son given to understand the sentiments which fill my soul. Yours was the sacred privilege of being the Mother of the Savior. Intercede with him now, my loving Mother, that, in accordance with His will, I may become the mother of other children of our heavenly Father. This I ask, O Lady of La Leche, in the Name of your Divine Son, My Lord and Redeemer. Amen.

 

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