February 29
Lord, you entrusted Saint Oswald to be a wise and good king of Anglo-Saxton Northumbria. He realized that much help was needed to restore Christianity to his country and that he could not do it alone. You inspired and guided him to instigate and support missionary efforts by the Irish monk Aidan of Lindisfarne. Lord Jesus, there are so many times when I try to “go it alone” or somehow think that I can solve problems as if I’m the savior of the world. Forgive me for my arrogance, and inspire me to recognize and enlist the aid of the brothers and sisters you’ve placed in my life. Empower us to work together in bringing Your Gospel and Your compassion to the world. Help me and others to always place our trust in the one true Savior — that is You, Lord Jesus Christ. Saint Oswald, pray for us. Amen.
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Jesus Lamb of God, You healed two lepers through Saint Romanus of Condat because he embraced them. I ask him to intercede for those in my family and community who are outcasts because of their illnesses, including those with HIV and AIDS. Send humble people into their lives like Saint Romanus who will give them understanding and compassion and Your healing graces. Help the suffering people feel Your embrace through those who minister to them and care for them. Teach them to discover—and grow in the awareness of—the infinite love and saving power that is in You. Saint Romanus of Condat, pray for us. Amen.
Holy God, Saint Anne Line converted to Catholicism at a time when people were arrested for this. She fearlessly helped others survive the persecutions, and her home became a rallying point for Catholics. Fully aware of the possible cost to her life, she hid a priest and held Mass in her home, but was arrested and hanged for it. I ask her to pray for the converts in my church, the converted Catholics of the world, and those being called by God to become Catholic. Help them grow in true faith. Help also all those who have fallen away from the Catholic Church; may they return with zeal. Saint Anne Line, pray for us. Amen.
Lord Jesus, Saint Isabel of France was the daughter of a king, but this did not make her haughty. Since early childhood, she had an extraordinary desire for piety, modesty, and other virtues. She persisted in remaining solely dedicated to You, despite the opinions and advice of others. I ask her to pray for my life in this world. Make it such a holy life, that others notice I’m different. Help me to resist the temptation of seeking the approval of people, so that I may care only to have Your approval. Shut my ears to viewpoints that would hold me back from growing as fast as I can spiritually. Saint Isabel of France, pray for me. Amen.
Blessed Redeemer, Saint Walburga evangelized and healed pagans very successfully. However, after her death, pagans began to connect her name with witchcraft, and May 1st became a satanic feast still honored today as Walpurgisnacht. I ask this saint to pray for the conversion of witches, satanists, and other pagans. Set them free from Satan’s grip. Send Christians into their lives and fill these evangelists with the Holy Spirit to empower them to heal these poor souls. Interrupt all Walpurgisnacht rituals and other satanic gatherings with Your Holy Presence. Saint Walburga, pray for us. Amen