July 21
O Prince of Peace, Saint Lawrence of Brindisi served You as a military chaplain who preached effectively and taught the Faith in many languages. I ask him to pray for all the chaplains in military service, and for the troops to whom they minister. Teach them how to inspire others to form this world into a safe place for all countries, bringing Your peace to Earth. Guide them in their decisions, protect them from incidents of war, and help them to find their place in Your heart, even while working for governments in battle. Heal the physical and emotional wounds that were caused by the evils of war. Saint Lawrence, pray for us. Amen.
QUOTES by Saint Lawrence of Brindisi
Grace and love are nothing without faith, since without faith it is impossible to please God. And faith is not conceived unless the word of God is preached. Faith comes through hearing, and what is heard is the word of Christ. >>
O, if we only considered this reality! Namely that God is really present to us when we speak to Him by praying that He really listens to our prayer, even if we only pray with the heart and mind. And that not only is He present and listens to us, but that He can and desires to willingly comply, and with the greatest pleasure, to our requests. >>
The Holy Spirit sweetens the yoke of the divine law and lightens its weight, so that we may observe God’s commandments with the greatest of ease and even with pleasure. >>
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O Loving Lord, Saint Margaret of Antioch was the daughter of a pagan priest. Her escape from his false beliefs was depicted in a story of being swallowed by a dragon representing paganism, and then escaping from its belly as if being born anew. Because of this tale, she has become the patron saint of pregnancy, labor, and childbirth, so I ask her to pray for every expectant mother I know, especially those who are having difficult pregnancies or who have been unable to conceive. Touch their wombs, dear Lord, and give them easy deliveries and healthy children. Protect the lives of babies who might be aborted. Saint Margaret of Antioch, pray for us. Amen.
Dear God, Saint Macrina helped her mother raise nine brothers and sisters. One of her brothers was Saint Basil the Great, and he obtained for his mother and sister a manor in which to live. Because of their spirituality, many women came to live with them to learn how to grow in holiness. I ask Saint Macrina to pray for retreat centers and other buildings that are used for helping people on their spiritual journeys. May the types of programs they provide be always what You inspire, O Lord, and make it possible for everyone to participate whether they can afford the cost or not. Saint Macrina, pray for us. Amen.
Sacred Jesus, Saint Bruno of Segni was an avid defender of orthodox Christian teachings. One of the doctrines he strongly promoted was Your real presence in the Eucharist. I ask him to pray for those who don’t understand, those who reject, and those who abuse the supernatural reality of the Eucharist. Help us all to experience the new life that comes from receiving You in the form of bread and wine. Let this Sacrament heal our divisions. 
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