Mar 18, 2024
O righteous man called by God
to be foster-father of His only Son
and protector of His Mother,
you who were obedient to the Spirit,
who took Jesus by the hand
and led Him from the temple
in Jerusalem
to the home in Nazareth
where Mary made a place for Him –
pray that we shall be built
into the house of Abraham,
Mar 17, 2024
O steadfast teacher of the faith
whom exile could not keep
from proclaiming the truths
of Scripture and the Church,
whose pastoral zeal
called souls
to the blessed chamber
of our divine Lord Jesus Christ
that we might unite with Him
who united Himself with us
to draw us unto Heaven –
pray that the shepherds of the...
Mar 16, 2024
O great apostle to the nations
who gave up your birthright of freedom
for the benefit of others,
who went forth in faith,
Christ ever above you and before you
and all around to protect you
who were brought through trial
to do His will
in bringing God to unbelievers,
you who never doubted –
pray that we, too, shall...
Mar 8, 2024
O patient and loving soul
who cared for both
the physical and spiritual needs
of the poor and the sick,
who with a gentle word
would rebuke sins
and heal division
and with a gentle touch
bind the wounds
and smooth the beds
of the ill
in your home and in hospital,
who saw that remedies for the soul,
the Bread of life and...
Mar 7, 2024
O servant of love
whom the angels knew
to be of God
for your blessed care
of the poor and the sick
and all the needy pilgrims
who came to you in abundance
that you might be the greater blest
by what you did for the least
of Christ’s brothers,
you who turned from the world
to absolute service of the Lord
and complete...