Prayer N lunch

July 8 St. Gregory Grassi and Companions (d. 1900) Christian missionaries have often gotten caught in the crossfire of wars against their own countries. When the governments of Britain, Germany, Russia and France forced substantial territorial concessions from the Chinese in 1898, anti-foreign senti

July 7 Blessed Emmanuel Ruiz and Companions (1804-1860) Not much is known of the early life of Emmanuel Ruiz, but details of his heroic death in defense of the faith have come down to us. Born of humble parents in Santander, Spain, he became a Franciscan priest and served as a missionary in Damascus.

July 6 St. Maria Goretti (1890-1902) One of the largest crowds ever assembled for a canonization—250,000—symbolized the reaction of millions touched by the simple story of Maria Goretti. On a hot afternoon in July, Maria was sitting at the top of the stairs of her house, mending a shirt. She was not

July 4, St. Elizabeth of Portugal (1271-1336)Elizabeth is usually depicted in royal garb with a dove or an olive branch. At her birth in 1271, her father, Pedro III, future king of Aragon, was reconciled with his father, James, the reigning monarch. This proved to be a portent of things to come. Und

St. Catherine of Siena, (1347-1380) The value Catherine makes central in her short life and which sounds clearly and consistently through her experience is complete surrender to Christ. What is most impressive about her is that she learns to view her surrender to her Lord as a goal to be reached thr

O Father, O Son, O Holy Spirit, O Most Holy Trinity,, O Jesus, O Mary, O Saints of Paradise. I ask this grace through the Blood of Christ, you may be sure that if you have faith and persevere in prayer, you will receive the grace for which you humbly ask, if it be in accordance with God’s holy will.

July 3,St. Thomas the Apostle,Poor Thomas! He made one remark and has been branded as “Doubting Thomas” ever since. But if he doubted, he also believed. He made what is certainly the most explicit statement of faith in the New Testament: “My Lord and My God!” (see John 20:24-28) and, in so expressin

Philippians 4:6-7 6 Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

July 1 Blessed Junipero Serra (1713-1784)In 1776, when the American Revolution was beginning in the east, another part of the future United States was being born in California. That year a gray-robed Franciscan founded Mission San Juan Capistrano, now famous for its annually returning swallows. San

We beseech you, O Lord, to come to the aid of your children, whom you have redeemed by your Precious Blood. July 1 Blessed Junipero Serra(1713-1784)

June 30 First Martyrs of the Church of Rome(d. 68)In July of 64 A.D., more than half of Rome was destroyed by fire. Rumor blamed the tragedy on Nero, who wanted to enlarge his palace. He shifted the blame by accusing the Christians. According to the historian Tacitus, many Christians were put to dea

July 30 St. Peter Chrysologus (406-450?) A man who vigorously pursues a goal may produce results far beyond his expectations and his intentions. Thus it was with Peter of the Golden Words, as he was called, who as a young man became bishop of Ravenna, the capital of the empire in the West. At the ti

Offering Of The Blood Of Christ For The Dying- Eternal Father, I offer You the merits of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus, your beloved Son and my Divine Redeemer, for all those who shall die this day: preserve them from the pains of hell and lead them into Paradise where they may live forever in un

Defend, O Lord, thy servants, we beseech thee, from all dangers both of body and soul; and, by the intercession of the blessed and glorious Virgin Mary, Mother of God, of the blessed Apostles Peter and Paul, of blessed N., and of all thy saints, mercifully grant us the blessings of peace and safety

O holy Apostles, Peter and Paul, I choose you this day and forever to be my special patrons and advocates; thee, Saint Peter, Prince of the Apostles, because thou art the Rock, upon which Almighty God hath built His Church; thee, Saint Paul, because thou wast fore-chosen by God as the Vessel of elec

July 28 St. Leopold Mandic (1887-1942) Western Christians who are working for greater dialogue with Orthodox Christians may be reaping the fruits of Father Leopold’s prayers A native of Croatia, Leopold joined the Capuchin Franciscans and was ordained several years later in spite of several health p

June 28 St. Irenaeus (130?-220) The Church is fortunate that Irenaeus was involved in many of its controversies in the second century. He was a student, well trained, no doubt, with great patience in investigating, tremendously protective of apostolic teaching, but prompted more by a desire to win o

June 27-St. Cyril of Alexandria (376?-444) Saints are not born with halos around their heads. Cyril, recognized as a great teacher of the Church, began his career as archbishop of Alexandria, Egypt, with impulsive, often violent, actions. He pillaged and closed the churches of the Novatian heretics

June 26-Blessed Raymond Lull (1235-1315 )Raymond worked all his life to promote the missions and died a missionary to North Africa. Raymond was born at Palma on the island of Mallorca in the Mediterranean Sea. He earned a position in the king’s court there. One day a sermon inspired him to dedicate

St. John Eudes (1601-1680) How little we know where God’s grace will lead. Born on a farm in northern France, John died at 79 in the next “county” or department. In that time he was a religious, a parish missionary, founder of two religious communities and a great promoter of the devotion to the Sac

June 25, Blessed Jutta of Thuringia, (d. 1264?) Today’s patroness of Prussia began her life amidst luxury and power but died the death of a simple servant of the poor. In truth, virtue and piety were always of prime importance to Jutta and her husband, both of noble rank. The two were set to make a

June 24, Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist. Jesus called John the greatest of all those who had preceded him: “I tell you, among those born of women, no one is greater than John….” But John would have agreed completely with what Jesus added: “[Y]et the least in the kingdom of God i

When the following prayer is said, Jesus wishes that the sick person and also those who intercede for him or her be commended to God. WWW. Cancerbills.org

June, 22 -St. Thomas More – His belief that no lay ruler has jurisdiction over the Church of Christ cost Thomas More his life. Beheaded on Tower Hill, London, on July 6, 1535, he steadfastly refused to approve Henry VIII’s divorce and remarriage and establishment of the Church of England. Described

Please Bless all Fathers in the world. Guide them to be good role models and loving to their families Help them to be a Father like you. are. Give them them patience and grace to handle situation in a loving way. Amen   .