Prayers to Saints

Prayer in Honor of Saint Peter Julian Eymard

August 1, 2013

St. Peter Julian Eymard was a French Catholic Priest who lived from 1811-1868. He had an intense devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and to the Eucharist. He founded the “Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament” in Paris in 1856. He was a tireless proponent of frequent Holy Communion. He also founded the “Servants of the […]

Prayer to St. Raphael for Purity

July 23, 2013

Here is a prayer to St. Raphael for all those struggling with chastity. Chastity is a most honorable Christian Virtue. Let us guard our hearts and bodies against lustful thoughts and desires by frequenting the Sacraments of Penance and the Eucharist. Let us ask St. Raphael’s intercession to avoid temptation and to overcome the vice […]

Nine Day Novena to St. Ann

July 17, 2013

Today, July 17th we begin the Nine Day Novena to St. Anne/Ann/Anna, mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary and grandmother of Jesus Christ. The Feasts of St. Anne and her husband St. Joachim are celebrated on July 26th. St. Anne is the patron of childless couples, homemakers and grandparents. She is invoked for safe and […]

Prayer to St. Maria Goretti for Purity and Holiness

July 1, 2013

St. Maria Goretti is one of the youngest canonized saints in the Catholic Church. She died a virgin in 1902 at the young age of eleven after being stabbed multiple times by her attempted rapist. Those struggling with chastity can always seek her powerful intercession. Her Feast is celebrated on July 6th. She is the […]

Prayer in Honor of St. Dymphna (Patroness of Those with Mental and Nervous Disorders)

June 18, 2013

St. Dymphna is a Roman Catholic Saint who lived in the 7th century. She was killed by her pagan father at the age of 15 for refusing to marry him. She is the Patron Saint of people with mental and neurological disorders, and also victims of incest. Her Feast Day is celebrated on May 15th. […]

Prayer to St. Clare of Assisi

June 11, 2013

St. Clare of Assisi (1194-1253) is a Roman Catholic Saint who lived in Italy. She was one of the first followers of St. Francis of Assisi and the Foundress of the Poor Clares, a contemplative order of Nuns. Her feast is celebrated on August 11th. She is the Patron of Sore Eyes and Television. St. […]