May 22
Almighty Jesus, Saint Rita of Cascia had a special devotion to the Passion, because she felt unspeakable awe at what You did on the cross. She shared in Your suffering beginning at age twelve when her parents married her to an abusive man, and so she has become the patron of impossible causes. I ask her to pray for all my most difficult, least hopeful situations, and to hold dear in her heart, with continuous prayers, all the people I know who are in harmful, unhealthy or abusive lives. Free us all, dear Lord, from the strongholds of fear and denial that keep us from discovering Your healing love. Saint Rita of Cascia, pray for us. Amen.
QUOTES by Saint Rita of Cascia
Since we offend our sweet Jesus, every day, in thought, word, deed and the omission of good works, we should pray every day, and every hour of the day, and weep for our offenses against so kind and loving a Father, Master and Spouse. >>
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Dear Father, Saint Godric of Finchale enjoyed living in solitude with You, spending much time in prayer and meditation. He developed the gift of music without being educated in the field. He received his lyrics and melodies from the Blessed Mother, and shared the songs with the Church. I ask him to pray for all those in my family, friendships and parish who have been gifted with the call to lead the community in musical worship, and for the people in church to grow stronger in singing their faith. Help us to raise our voices in song, with our hearts full love, knowing that heavenly choirs are singing, too. Saint Godric of Finchale, pray for us. Amen.
Loving Lord, Saint Bernardine of Siena preached about Your mercy during a time when the Church was embattled by divisions. His preaching skills were so great and caused so many conversions, I ask him to intercede for speakers, advertisers, public relations and communications personnel, writers, publishers, and all in my church who employ the tools of persuasion. Jesus, You are the Word of God; teach us to use words to advance Your kingdom of love rather than to tear people down or to build fear. Help us to be Your voice of mercy, reconciling enemies and healing the wounded. Saint Bernardine of Siena, pray for us. Amen.
O My Savior, Saint Dunstan was a bishop who served the king of England as his personal advisor, until he directed the monarch to give up his degenerate sexual ways. Because the king wanted to remain blind to his sinfulness, he exiled the bishop. In certain ways, I am blind, too. I ask Saint Dunstan to pray for me to become willing to face my sinfulness and repent, and to pray for my friends and family members. He is also the patron of physically blind people, so I ask him to intercede for the needs of those who have poor or non-existent vision. Help us all to see You more clearly, dear Lord. Saint Dunstan, pray for us. Amen.
O Blessed Father, Saint John I was a pope given difficult tasks by the ruler of Italy, and he tried hard to serve both his Church and his king in a holy manner. He successfully negotiated with the enemy to prevent war, and he reconciled the Western and Eastern Churches, but the paranoid king imprisoned him and starved him to death. I request his prayers concerning the people who make my life difficult, especially those who hold positions of authority over me. Teach me how to serve humbly, avoid arguments, and accept mistreatments with courage and dignity. Help me to carry my crosses. Saint John I, pray for us. Amen.