December 17
Holy Spirit, Saint Olympias served You as a deaconess and as a benefactor for many Church causes. Though her husband died shortly after their wedding day, she decided to never marry again so she could devote herself to full-time ministry. I ask her to pray for the women I know who are involved in ministry or who are being called but have not yet responded. O Lord, bless the stewardship of their gifts and open doors of acceptance to help them carry out their apostolates. Inspire others to recognize their value and raise them up to positions where they can best make a difference. Saint Olympias, pray for us. Amen.
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Beloved God, Saint Adelaide was arrested for being a Christian and kept in near-solitary confinement. A priest rescued her by digging an underground tunnel to her cell. He hid her in the woods and brought her food and clothing. Though she had opportunity, she took no revenge upon her enemies. I ask her to intercede for those who need the protection of a loving, Christian home: abused children, rejected teenage mothers, aging parents, and other lonely souls. O Lord, remind me that I turn You away whenever I turn one of them away. Help me to open my home and my heart to the needs of others. Saint Adelaide, pray for us. Amen.
Glorious Jesus, Saint Nino was a slave who gave witness to the Faith through her piety and gift of healing. In Your name, she cured diseases, healed a dying child, and restored the queen to good health. She taught the king about who You are, and when he got lost on a hunting trip, he called out for Your help and You led him home. I ask her to pray for those I know who need healing or guidance. O Lord, reveal Yourself through miracles. Touch wounded hearts, show us the path that leads to healing, and let no one die before they have discovered Your love and accepted Your salvation. Saint Nino, pray for us. Amen.
Holy Spirit, Saint John of the Cross began helping Saint Teresa of Avila to reform the Carmelites shortly after his priestly ordination. They formed a deep bond of friendship because they shared the same passion for holiness. I ask him to pray for me to have friends with whom I can share the work of Your kingdom. Thank You for those You have already given to me. May we inspire each other to greater spiritual growth and trust in You. Save us from the evil one who wants to divide us. Help us to encourage each other through trials and sufferings with a prayerful devotion to the Cross. Saint John, pray for us. Amen.
Heavenly Jesus, Saint Lucy vowed to marry only You and revealed this secret after her mother arranged a wedding to a nobleman. When he found out, he had her arrested and tried as a Christian. The judge sent her to a house of prostitution to desecrate her virginity, but You kept her purity intact. You also gave her the grace to joyfully endure her tortures until she died. I ask her intercede for the teenagers and unmarried adults in my family. Dear Lord, help them to see their chastity as a gift to You. I also ask her to pray for those You have chosen for a religious vocation as sisters, brothers, deacons and priests. Help them to hear You. Saint Lucy, pray for us. Amen.