October 27
Loving Father, Saint Frumentius was called the Apostle of Ethiopia because, as a bishop, he was sent there to spread the Faith. However, he was captured and taken to the king and made a member of his court. He realized that having such access to the king gave him a better opportunity to introduce Christianity into the country. I ask Saint Frumentius to intercede for me whenever my plans go astray, especially when those plans were carefully made. Help me to set aside my own agenda and to welcome the unexpected and recognize what new opportunity God has provided for me. Remind me when I am surprised or frustrated that You, O Lord, are really the one in charge, and I can always trust in Your plans. Saint Frumentius, pray for me. Amen.
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O Victorious Jesus, Saint Lucian was a devil worshiper who converted to Christianity. He is the patron saint of possessed people, so I ask him to intercede for all those who worship Satan and have no one to pray for them. They are surrounded by demonized people—give them Christians who can lead them to healing and salvation. During this month-long preparation for Halloween, which is a high holy day for satanists, I ask Saint Lucian to pray for all those who glamorize the occult, horror, evil and fear. Teach us to restore this time of year to a celebration of the Blessed Mother and the saints. Saint Lucian, pray for us. Amen.
Precious Lord, Saints Crispin and Crispinian were brothers who promoted Your kingdom by day and supported their families by night as shoemakers. I ask them to pray for the people I know who would like to do full-time ministry or even part-time ministry but cannot afford it due to finances or other family needs. I also ask Saints Crispin and Crispinian to intercede for those who work to support their families and give their spare time in service to the Church. Help us, dear God, to find the right balance between our jobs and our ministries and our personal lives. You are the Provider, Lord; give us what we need financially and guide us as we devote our limited time to the work of Your kingdom. Saints Crispin and Crispinian, pray for us. Amen.
Lord Jesus, Saint Anthony Claret was a priest who believed that the whole world was his mission field, beginning with his own parish. He gave conferences to priests and founded the Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, now known as the Claretians. Saint Anthony Claret was convinced that the Church should use the power of the printed word to evangelize the world. I ask him to pray for God’s blessing on the newest tool of communication, the Internet. O Lord, help pastors, laity, and those in Church ministries to reach the full potential of using websites and other computer technology to spread the Good News. Saint Anthony, pray for us. Amen.
Gracious God, Saint John Capistrano was commissioned by the Pope to unite the kings of Europe against the invading Turks who wanted to wipe out Christianity. He succeeded by inspiring them to place their trust in You. Even though Saint John Capistrano was seventy years old, he ran to the battle front and encouraged the soldiers by holding up his crucifix and shouting, “Victory, Jesus, victory!” The enemy ran away in fear. I ask him to pray for me whenever I have opportunities to encourage others. Give me words that inspire belief in the power of the Cross and show us how to accomplish the impossible! Saint John, pray for us. Amen.