General Prayers

St. Laurence, pray for us, that the flames of Divine love may burn away all traces of vice within us, and that we may be practical and zealous in the service of the poor. Amen.

O God, who, among the many marvels of Your Grace in the New World, did cause to blossom on the banks of the Mohawk and of the St. Lawrence, the pure and tender Lily, Kateri Tekakwitha, grant we beseech You, the favor we beg through her intercession, that this Young Lover of Jesus and of

(To be said when problems arise or when one seems to be deprived of all visible help, or for cases almost despaired of.) Most holy apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally, as the patron of hopeless cases, of things almost despaired of. Pray for me,

To be said in cases despaired of St. Jude, glorious Apostle, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the name of the traitor has caused you to be forgotten by many, but the true Church invokes you universally as the Patron of things despaired of; pray for me, who am so miserable; pray for me, that

“O Holy St. Jude, Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special help in time of need. To you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly request assistance. Help me in my present and urgent petition. In

O, Glorious Apostle St. Jude, true relative of Jesus and Mary, I salute you through the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. I praise and thank God for all the graces He has bestowed upon you. I implore you, through the Sacred and Immaculate Hearts, to look upon me with

O most merciful and almighty God, You bestowed as gift to Lorenzo Ruiz The strength to withstand The overpowering forces of death For the sake of his faith in You. Through his prayers, Help us to follow his example By overcoming all life’s trials And eventually, increase Our hope and love in You. O St.

Blessed Juan, you faced the skepticism and rejection of a bishop and the crowds to bring Mary’s message to Mexico. Pray for us that when we are faced with obstacles to our faith so we may show that same courage and commitment. Amen.

O God, our Father, liberty for the oppressed and comfort for the poor, you call men and women from all nations to experience the blessedness of freedom and faith. Inflame the hearts of your children with the desire to reach the same holiness with which you filled St. Josephine Bakhita, virgin, and grant that, faithful