May 31
Wonderful Lord, on the Feast of Blessed Virgin Mary’s visit with Elizabeth, we are reminded that You are a God of joy and that You always fulfill Your promises. I ask the Blessed Mother to intercede for me when I feel discouraged, so that my soul may always magnify You, O Lord. May she remind me of Your promises and Your faithfulness when the difficulties of life cover me with darkness. Give me a spirit that rejoices in You, my Savior, for all the great things that you have done for me and will continue to bestow upon me, simply because You love me. Thank You for all You have done and will do! Blessed Virgin Mary, pray for me. Amen.
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Christ the King, Saint Ferdinand III of Castile was a great administrator who had very deep faith. His friendship with You inspired him to be a just ruler, and he pardoned those who attacked his throne. I ask him to pray for the leaders and administrators who have been criticized unfairly by the public, eroded of authority by power-grabbers, and persecuted by the ungodly for their Christ-like ways. Give them Your strength, Lord Jesus, and help them to forgive—and forgive again. Bring peace to their battlefields, and grant them respite when they grow weary of imitating You. Saint Ferdinand III of Castile, pray for us. Amen.
Beloved Jesus, while Saint Maximinius was a bishop, he took a stand against those who persecuted the Church. He also protected other courageous bishops when they lost favor with those in political power. I ask Saint Maximinius to intercede for me when I am too concerned about being “politically correct” in the opinions I express or the choices of words that I use. Help me to not be worried about what kind of an impression I make politically or socially. Teach me, Dear Lord, to put biblical truths ahead of societal fads, and to prefer Your thoughts over what others think. Saint Maximinius, pray for me. Amen.
Heavenly Father, Saint Bernard of Menthon protected travelers from thieves in the Alpine Mountains and established hospices for people making pilgrimages to Rome. In his memory, the noble dogs that are trained to search for missing victims in the mountains were named after him. I ask him to watch over me as I traverse unknown and possibly dangerous paths in my life’s journey, and to pray for the safety and provisions I need in reaching the destination where You, O Lord, want me to go. If I get lost, hurry the angels to my side to guide me back to the right path. Let every step draw me closer to You. Saint Bernard of Menthon, pray for me. Amen.
Holy God, Saint Augustine of Canterbury led a team of missionaries who converted the people of early England. He worked hard to establish in the Celtic churches liturgical practices that conformed to the Church of Rome, but he could not overcome the people’s determination to do things their own way. I ask him to pray for the people I know—including myself sometimes—who pick and choose which parts of Church teachings and rituals to follow, tossing out the ones we don’t like. Teach us the true meaning behind what we have rejected, and help us become fully united with the Church. Saint Augustine of Canterbury, pray for us. Amen.