March 21
O Jesus, Saint Serapion the Scholastic often said: “The mind is purified by holy meditation and prayer, the spiritual passions of the soul by charity, and the irregular appetites by abstinence and penance.” I ask him to intercede for me in my efforts of self-purification. Inspire me to do penances that will help me overcome my sinful tendencies. Teach me to fast as a means of emptying myself of the desires of the flesh and the deceptions of the world, so that my life can be filled more fully with Your Holy Presence. Instill in my heart an unconditional love for all people and a longing to serve those around me. Saint Serapion the Scholastic, pray for me. Amen.
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Heavenly King, Saint Ambrose of Siena was born with painful birth defects, and the only place the baby felt peace was at church. When he grew old enough to talk, he uttered the name “Jesus” and all deformity disappeared. He began to meditate during the night, and at age two, he chose hearing the stories of saints over any other book. May his enthusiasm convict me of how much more time I should dedicate to prayer. Remind me to always call on my patron saint for protection. Help me to become aware of all saints’ love for me, their prayer support, and their guidance. Saint Ambrose of Siena, pray for me. Amen.
Holy God, you chose Saint Joseph to care for Mary and Jesus because his holiness and love for You was great, his compassion for others was outstanding, and his desire to protect and provide for his family was honorable. I ask St. Joseph to intercede for all the men in my family. May they become fully the husbands and fathers You have called them to be in family leadership. Help them to rely on the Holy Spirit for strength and wisdom and guidance, just like St. Joseph did. Teach them the glory of serving one’s family with humility, and protect them from the influences of the world. Saint Joseph, pray for us. Amen.
O Dear Christ, Saint Cyril of Jerusalem was the bishop of Jerusalem when the persecutions ended and great heresies began. This new enemy tried to force him to accept false teachings about the Church, but he stood firm. When anti-Christians tried to prove that You were wrong in Your prophecies, his confidence came from knowing that You would prove Yourself right. Strengthen my own convictions. Help me to recognize the false teachings in my society and to not be swayed by them. Teach me to stand firmly on the truth when it’s attacked, remaining always peaceful through faith in You. Saint Cyril of Jerusalem, pray for me. Amen.
Almighty God, Saint Patrick served You in Ireland because he had been kidnapped and shipped there as a slave. You brought endless good out of the evil committed against him, so I ask Saint Patrick to pray for the Irish people—those born in Ireland and those of Irish descent, and to pray for unity between Protestants and Catholics. Lord, bring an end to the division and fighting. Turn hatred into love, war into peace, and prejudices into mutual understanding. Teach us to conquer the real Enemy, the spirits of evil. Help us to rely on the victory of the Cross for reconciliation between peoples. Saint Patrick, pray for us. Amen.