God our Father,
You filled Saint Barnabas with faith
and the Holy Spirit
and sent him to convert the nations.
Help us to proclaim the gospel by word and deed.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son,
who lives and reigns with You,
and the Holy Spirit,
one God,
for ever and ever. Amen
(Prayer to St. Barnabas)
St. Olivia of Perlamo, we ask for the grace of perseverance in faith, the courage to follow Christ, and the success of the new evangelization. Amen.
Holy Mary, help us in our need, give us strength when we are weak, give us comfort when we are sorrowful, intercede for God’s people, assist those who lead, guide those who give their lives in service. Mary may all who seek you encounter your help and experience your unfailing protection and love. Read More...
Loving and gracious God, we ask for your blessing and guidance during our Sunday journey. We pray that your Holy Spirit may inspire us with understanding, wisdom, and compassion. Help us to use the gifts that you have given us to faithfully serve our family of faith and to work for the fulfillment Read More...
CORPUS CHRISTI
Jesus, Body and Blood, we are grateful for the gift of your life and the way it strengthens us to live ours. Teach us to draw on the gift of your Body and Blood for energy, renewal, strength and grace. May we never take the gift of your presence for granted. Amen.
O holy St Norbert, gentlest of saints,
your love for Jesus Christ
truly present in every tabernacle around the world
and your charity for souls made you worthy
while on earth to possess miraculous powers.
Miracles waited your word,
which you were always ready to speak
for those in trouble or Read More...
Eternal God, the refuge and help of all your children,
we praise you for all you have given us,
for all you have done for us,
for all that you are to us.
In our weakness, you are strength,
in our darkness, you are light,
in our sorrow, you are comfort and peace.
We cannot number your Read More...
Loving God, renew in us the courage to live life as Jesus would. Help us to stand for the values that Jesus taught, and give us the wisdom to discern how best to do this. When opposition comes our way may we not give way to fear and tentativeness. Grace us always with the gifts of wisdom, right judgment, courage and reverence. Amen!