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 […]
Archives for August 2011
Prayer to St. Gerard Majella for a Safe Delivery
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. […]
Unfailing Prayer to St. Anthony
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 […]
Prayer to St. Lawrence
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 […]
Prayer to Our Lady of La Leche for Motherhood
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 […]
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