Month: November 2017

Nov. 8: Blessed George Napier, martyr

November 8, 2017

O God, who by the preaching of and blood of your blessed Martyr, George Napier, did consecrate the Faith in England, graciously grant that, by his intercession, the flourishing harvest of Christians may in England and throughout the world always be increased. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with You, in the union of the Holy Spirit, one God forever and forever. Amen.
 
Blessed George Napier, pray for us.

Faith & Patience

November 7, 2017

“The principle part of faith is patience.”

~George MacDonald

A Prayer for the Victims in Sutherland Springs, TX

November 6, 2017
 
Incline Your ear, Dear Lord, to our prayers that You would show Your mercy upon the souls of Your servants who died in Sutherland Springs.
 
May the angels welcome them to paradise; may the martyrs greet them on their way; may they see Your Face this day and forevermore.
 
Eternal rest grant unto ​them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon ​them​. ​​May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen

31st Sunday of Ordinary Time

November 5, 2017

God of power and mercy, by whose grace your people give you praise and worthy service, save us from faltering on our way to the joys you have promised. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen

Nov 4: St. Charles Borromeo

November 4, 2017
 
“Be sure that you first preach by the way you live. If you do not, people will notice that you say one thing, but live otherwise, and your words will bring only cynical laughter and a derisive shake of the head.” ~St. Charles Borromeo

November 3: St. Martin de Porres

November 3, 2017
Almighty God, who hast called us to faith in thee, and hast compassed us about with so great a cloud of witnesses; Grant that we, encouraged by the good examples of thy Saints, and especially of thy servant Saint Martin de Porres, may persevere in running the race that is set before us, until at length, through thy mercy, we, with them, attain to thine eternal joy; through him who is the author and finisher of our faith, thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
St. Martin de Porres, pray for us.

All Souls Day

November 2, 2017

Eternal God, our maker and redeemer, grant us, with all the faithful departed, the sure benefits of your Son’s saving passion and glorious resurrection that, in the last day, when you gather up all things in Christ, we may with them enjoy the fullness of your promises; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen