Prayers
Calling on The Precious Blood
We are so blessed to have a shepherd, not only recommend this in his sermon, but have it printed in our bulletin. (To be prayed at least once a day, and in time of temptation- especially by those who struggle with habitual or repeated sins). Heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus thy son […]
Prayer for a Safe Delivery
A Prayer to St. Gerard for Safe Delivery O great Saint Gerard, beloved servant of Jesus Christ, perfect imitator of your meek and humble Savior, and devoted child of Mother of God, enkindle within my heart one spark of that heavenly fire of charity which glowed in your heart and made you an angel of […]
Santa Lucia
Saint Lucy December 13, 304 Tradition tells us that Saint Lucy was born of noble, wealthy, Christian parents in Syracuse, Italy. Lucy had few memories of her father, for he died when Lucy was an infant. As a young girl, Lucy took a secret vow to consecrate her virginity to Christ. Thus her mother […]
Saint Lucy’s Wheat
The tradition of planting wheat on Saint Lucy’s Day (December 13) comes from Hungary, Croatia, and other European nations. Plant wheat grains in a round dish or plate of soil, then water the seeds. Place the container in a warm spot. If the planting medium is kept moist (not sopping wet), the seeds will […]
Saint Nicholas
Prayer to St. Nicholas Dec. 6th Nicholas, give me the spirit of giving. Teach me that it really is more blessed to give than to receive, and that whom much has been given much will be expected. Help me to overcome my fears that if I give generously I will suffer want. Amen. HAPPY FEAST […]
Prayer of Forgiveness and Reparation
I was given this prayer by a priest to say for any area in your life where you have been hurt and also for those you have hurt. It is a beautiful prayer. Fr. Mark Kirby, the priest that wrote it, gives a little description of it on his blog. I found this […]