faith
Retribuere Dignare, Domine
Reign, O Lord, to grant eternal life to all of us who do good works for the sake of your name. Amen.
Saint Catherine of Siena (1347-1380)
from The Dialogue, Truth (98 AD) O dearest daughter whom I so love, you who are my bride, rise above yourself and…
Saint Charles Borromeo to Churchmen
Patron of Seminarians My brothers, you must realize that for us churchmen nothing is more necessary than meditation. We must meditate before,…
Teaching of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton (1774-1821)
First American-born Saint to be Canonized (1975) There is a Mystery, the greatest of all my stories. Not that my adored Lord…
Prayers of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini
First American Citizen to be Canonized (1946) Fortify me with the grace of your Holy Spirit and give your peace to my…
Prayer of Love by Saint John Vianney (1786-1859)
Patron Saint of Parish PriestsI love you, O my God. My only desire is to love you, until the last breath of…
To Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne (1769-1852)
You may dazzle the mind with a thousand brilliant discoveries of natural science; you may open new worlds of knowledge which were…
Hail, Holy Queen (Salve Regina)
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope! To thee do we cry, poor banished children of…
Sanda Maria, Succurre Miseris
Holy Mary, hasten to the aid of the afflicted, support the faint-hearted, comfort the sorrowful, pray for your people, intercede on behalf…
Saturated in His Love
by Hilary of Poitiers (310-367) Although I am dust and ashes, Lord, I am tied to you by bonds of love. Therefore,…