June 15
Precious Savior, Saint Vitus worked many miracles in Your name and refused to sacrifice to the gods. After he was arrested, You freed him from prison with a storm that destroyed the pagan temples, and You gave him an angel who led him back home. He is the patron saint of actors, comedians, and dancers, so I ask him to pray for the entertainers in my society today. May those who do not know You, dear Lord, have experiences that lead them into repentance and conversion, and may the Christian entertainers continue to grow in faith, so that this industry is given over more fully to You. Saint Vitus, pray for us. Amen.
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Loving God, Saint Methodius of Constantinople worked hard to unify and reconcile opposing sides within the Church. He traveled to Rome to seek the Pope’s help, but during his absence he was exiled. Seven years later, he returned home and continued to work for unity. I ask him to pray for the Christian Church, which is so disunified today. Lord Jesus, be our source of unity. Inspire the members of all denominations to desire reconciliation and to appreciate what we do have in common. Help us to grow in love with each other, serving the Kingdom of God side by side, hand in hand. Saint Methodius of Constantinople, pray for us. Amen.
Sweet Jesus, Saint Anthony of Padua was always a ready helper in time of need. Though he preferred to live as a hermit, leaving his cave only to attend Mass and sweep the nearby monastery, he filled in for a scheduled speaker who failed to keep his commitment. Afterward, he had to travel constantly, because his reputation as a great preacher spread widely. Since he’s become the patron saint for finding lost articles, I ask him to be my ready helper in time of need. Though sometimes it seems petty to ask his help in finding items I’ve misplaced, I thank You, Lord, for giving me this saint who cares. Saint Anthony of Padua, pray for me. Amen.
Heavenly Lord, Saint John of Sahagun was not afraid to correct the evils around him, even when the evildoers were powerful people who were likely to take revenge. He could do this because of the graces he received through his prayer life and from attending Mass. I ask him to pray that I increase in grace to better face whatever comes in life. Help me, Holy Spirit, to open up to Your gifts more fully, through an ever-increasing devotional life and by experiencing Mass in a more powerful, more meaningful way, so that all the graces You offer will become available as I need them. Saint John of Sahagun, pray for me. Amen.
Most Holy Spirit, Saint Barnabas was converted shortly after Pentecost, and he gave up all his possessions in order to detach from the world and follow the way of Christ to Heaven. His helpful, compassionate and optimistic nature inspired other new Christians, including Saint Paul. I ask him to pray for my attitudes. Loving God, help me to convert any negativity that’s within me into an optimism that comes from hoping and trusting in You. Deliver me from selfishness and turn it into a generosity that benefits the people who need my help. Anoint me to become an inspiration for others. Saint Barnabas, pray for me. Amen.