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Dec 30, 2004
Prayers for Dec. 29-Jan 12
Dec. 29th: Thomas Becket, Bishop and Martyr:
Almighty God, you granted the martyr Thomas the grace to give his life for the cause of justice. By his prayers make us willing to renounce for Christ our life in this world so that we may find it in heaven. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
Dec. 31st: Sylvester I, Pope:
Lord, help and sustain your people by the prayers of Pope Sylvester. Guide us always in this present life and bring us to the joy that never ends. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
Jan. 2nd: Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops and Doctors:
God our Father, you inspired the Church with the example and teaching of your saints Basil and Gregory. In humility may we come to know your truth and put it into action with faith and love. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
Jan. 4th: Elizabeth Ann Seton:
Lord God, you blessed Elizabeth Seton with gifts of grace as wife and mother, educator and foundress, so that she might spend her life in service to your people. Through her example and prayers may we learn to express our love for you in love for our fellow men and women. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
Jan. 5th: Blessed John Neumann, Bishop:
Father, you called blessed John Neumann to labor for the Gospel among the people of a new world. His ministry strengthened many others in the Christain faith: through his prayers may faith grow strong in this land. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
Jan. 7th: Raymond of Penyafort, Priest:
Lord, you gave St. Raymond the gift of compassion in his ministry to sinners. May his prayers free us from the slavery of sin and help us to love and serve you in liberty. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
Jan. 13th: Hilary, Bishop and Doctor:
All-powerful God, as St. Hilary defended the divinity of Christ your Son, give us a deeper understanding of this mystery and help us to profess it in all truth. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
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Dec 20, 2004
Dec. 21st: Peter Canisius, Priest and Doctor:
Lord, you gave St. Peter Canisius wisdom and courage to defend the Catholic faith. By the help of his prayers may all seek the truth rejoice in finding you and may all who believe in you be loyal in professing their faith. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, you Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Dec. 23rd: John of Kanty, Priest:
Almighty Father, through the example of John of Kanty may we grow in the wisdom of the saints. As we show understanding and kindness to others, may we receive your forgiveness. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Dec. 26th: Stephen, First Martyr:
Lord, today we celebrate the entrance of St. Stephen into eternal glory. He died praying for those who killed him. Help us to imitate his goodness and to love our enemies. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Dec. 27th: John, Apostle and Evangelist:
God our Father, you have revealed the mysteries of your Word through John the apostle. By prayer and reflection may we come to understand the wisdom he taught. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Dec. 28th: Holy Innocents, Martyrs:
Father, the Holy Innocents offered you praise by the death they suffered for Christ. May our lives bear witness to the faith we profess with our lips. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
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Dec 5, 2004
Dec. 8th: IMMACULATE CONCEPTION (Holy day of Obligation):
Morning Prayer:
Father, you prepared the Virgin Mary to be the worthy mother of your Son. You let her share beforehand in the salvation Christ would bring by His death, and kept her sinless fromt he first moment of her conception. Help us by her prayers to live in your presence without sin. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, you Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Evening Prayer:
Father, the image of the Virgin is found in the Church. Mary had a faith that your Spirit prepared and a love that never knew sin, for you kept her sinless from the first moment of her conception. Trace in our actions the lines of her love, in our hearts her readiness of faith. Prepare once again a world for your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Dec. 11th: Damasus I, Pope:
Father, as St. Damasus loved and honored your martyrs, so may we condinue to celebrate their witness for Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Dec. 12: Our Lady of Guadalupe:
God of power and mercy, you blessed the Americas at Tepeyac with the presence of the Virgin Mary at Guadalupe. May her prayers help all men and women to accpet each other as brothers and sisters. Through your justice present in our hearts may your peace reign in the world. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, you Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Also, Jane Frances de Chantal, Religious:
Lord, you chose St. Jane Frances to serve you both in marriage and in religious life. By her prayers help us to be faithful in our vocation and always to be the light of the world. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, you Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Dec. 13th: Lucy, Virgin and Martyr:
Lord, give us courage through the prayers of St. Lucy. As we celebrate her entrance into eternal glory, we ask to share her happiness in the life to come. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, you Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Dec. 14th: John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor:
Father, you endowed John of the Cross with a spirit of self-denial and a love of the Cross. By following his example, may we come to the eternal vision of your glory. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, you Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
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Nov 28, 2004
Dec. 3rd: Francis Xavier, Priest:
God our Father, by the preaching of Francis Xavier you brought many nations to yourself. Give his zeal for the faith to all who believe in you, that your Church may rejoice in continued growth throughout the world. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, you Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Dec. 4th: John Damascene, Priest and Doctor:
Lord, may the prayers of St. John Damascene help us, and may the true faith he taught so well always be our light and our strenght. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, you Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Dec. 6th: Nicholas, Bishop:
Father, har our prayers for mercy, and by the help of St. Nicholas keep us safe from all danger, and guide us on the way of salvation. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, you Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Dec. 7th: Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor:
Lord, you made St. Ambrose an outstanding teacher of the Catholic faith and gave him the courage of an apostle. Raise up in your Church more leaders after your own heart, to guide us with courage and wisdom. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, you Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
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Nov 20, 2004
Nov. 22nd: Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr:
Lord of Mercy, be close to those who call upon you. With St. Cecilia to help us hear and answer our prayers. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Nov. 23rd: Clement I, Pope and Martyr:
All-powerful and ever-living God, we praise your power and glory revealed to us in the lives of your saints. Give us joy on this feast of St. Clement, the priest and martyr who bore witness with his blood to the love he proclaimed and the gospel he preached. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Also: Columban, Abbot:
Lord, you called St. Columban to live the monastic life and to preach the gospel with zeal. May his prayers and example help us to seek you above all things and to work with all our hearts for the spread of the faith. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Nov. 30th: Andrew, Apostle:
Lord, in your kindness hear our petitions. You called Andrew the apostle to preach the Gospel and guide your Church in faith. May he always be our friend in your presence to help us with his prayers. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
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Nov 13, 2004
Nov. 15th: Albert the Great: Bishop and Doctor:
God our Father, you endowed St. Albert the Great with the talent of combining human wisdom with divine faith. Keep us true to his teachings that the advance of human knowledge may deepen our knowledge and love of you. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Nov. 16th: Margaret of Scotland:
Lord, you gave St. Margaret of Scotland a sepcial love for the poor. Let her example and prayers help us to become a living sign of your goodness. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Also: Gertrude, Virgin:
Father, you filled the heart of St. Gertrude with the presence of your love. Bring light into our darkness and let us experience the joy of your presence and the power of your grace. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Nov. 17th: Elizabeth of Hungary:
Father, you helped Elizabeth of Hungary to recognize and honor Christ in the poor of this world. Let her prayers help us to serve our brothers and sisters in time of trouble and need. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Nov. 18th: Dedication of the Churches of Peter and Paul, Apostles:
Lord, give your Church the protection of the apostles. From them it first received the faith of Christ. May they help your Church to grow in your grace until the end of time. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Nov. 21st: Presentation of Mary:
Eternal Father, we honor the holiness and glory of the Virgin Mary. May her prayers bring us the fullness of your life and love. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
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Nov 8, 2004
Nov 10th: Leo the Great, Pope and Doctor:
God our Father, you will never allow the power of Hell to prevail against your Church, founded on the rock of the Apostle Peter. Let the prayers of Pope Leo the Great keep us faithful to your truth and secure in your peace. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Nov 11th: Martin of Tours, Bishop:
Father, by his life and death Martin of Tours offered you worship and praise. Renew in our hearts the power of your love, so that neither death nor life may seperate us from you. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Nov. 12: Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr:
Lord, fill your Church with the Spirit that gave St. Josaphat courage to lay down his life for his people. By his prayers may your Spirit make us strong and willing to offer our lives for our brothers and sisters. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Nov. 13: Francis Xavier Cabrini, Virgin:
God our Father, you called Frances Xavier Cabrini from Italy to serve the immigrants in America. By her example teach us concern for the stranger, the sick, and the frustrated. By her prayers help us to see Christ in all the men and women we meet. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
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This site was set up to put up prayers of Saints. However, Saints' feasts don't always occur daily in the book I use, but I will post quick prayers for these Saints as often as possible. I can't guarantee this site will be up forever, I will just have to see how much time I have for it. God bless, and thanks!
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