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Saint Peter Canisius

December 21

Saint Peter CanisiusLord Jesus Christ, You gave Saint Peter Canisius a vision of Your Sacred Heart.  He felt great sadness as he realized that You suffer when Your love is despised, ignored, and rejected.  From then on, he offered up all his work as a sacrifice of devotion to Your Sacred Heart.  I ask him to pray for me when my love for another person is misunderstood or rejected.  I ask him to pray for everyone I know who has experienced unrequited love.  O passionate Lord, help us to continue giving love no matter how long we have to wait for it to be accepted.  Heal our broken hearts with a stronger touch of Your love.  Saint Peter, pray for us.  Amen.


QUOTES by Saint Peter Canisius

Has anybody the right to criticize us even if we seem to be beside ourselves with joy today over the birthday of our King? If the princes and rulers of this world are privileged to make merry over the sons of their flesh, what a mountain of reasons we have for exulting over the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, our Savior! >>

You told me to drink from this fountain, inviting me, that is, to draw the waters of my salvation from your wellsprings, my Savior. I was most eager that streams of faith, hope, and love should flow into me from that source. >>


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Saints Abraham & Isaac & Jacob

December 20

Saints Abraham Isaac JacobDear God, You set into motion the plan of salvation through Saints Abraham & Isaac & Jacob.  You tested Abraham’s faith in You.  He was willing to sacrifice his son Isaac in obedience to You, but You provided a substitute—a ram—as a sign of the coming of the Messiah.  Isaac passed the promise onto his son Jacob, whom You renamed Israel after he wrestled with a divine visitor.  I ask them to pray for Jews today to recognize in Jesus the Messiah they await.  I ask them to intercede for Jews who have already converted.  Protect them, O Lord, as they find their place in the Church.  Work through them to lead others to Christ.  Saints Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, pray for us.  Amen.


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Blessed Urban V

December 19

Blessed Urban VO Crucified Savior, Blessed Urban V was Pope when the Church was ruled from France instead of Rome.  Though he tried to restore the papacy to Rome, he was forced to return his leadership to France in order to protect the Church.  This gave him tremendous sadness.  I ask him to pray for the situations in my life that have given me a heavy heart because efforts to accomplish Your plans have failed.  Forgive the people, dear Jesus, who have said no to You by returning to their sinful ways.  I trust that You will eventually succeed in Your plans and the new efforts will produce glorious fruits.  Blessed Urban, pray for me.  Amen.


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Saint Flannan

December 18

Saint FlannanBlessed Redeemer, Saint Flannan often traveled on long journeys to spread the Good News.  Though he went as a missionary, he considered each trip to be a pilgrimage for the purification of his soul.  I ask him to pray for all of us who are in ministry to grow from the experience.  May our works not only help others but also give us challenges that lead to greater holiness.  O Lord, let the trials and difficulties purge us of worldliness and selfishness.  Let the people we serve increase our compassion and understanding.  Let the people with whom we work teach us new insights about the Faith.  Saint Flannan, pray for us.  Amen.


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Saint Olympias

December 17

Saint OlympiasHoly 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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