Grant, O Lord, that we may begin with holy fasting this campaign of Christian service, so that, as we take up battle against spiritual...

St David was an abbot and a bishop, who founded a number of monasteries. His monastery was in the Diocese of Menivia and was known for...

St Oswald received his formation as a Benedictine Monk in France. He became the Bishop of Worcester in 961. Working with both St Dunstan...

Almighty God, as we enter this last Sunday before Lent begins, let us prepare for the journey ahead. Give us the courage to overcome our...

Almighty God, give us a fresh sense of belonging, so that we may be able to recognise once again that we are your sons and daughters, and...

St Damian was born by the name of Joseph de Veuster and took on the name Damian when entering into the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts...

St Louis was born in Brittany, France and was ordained a priest at the age of 27. He devoted his life to the poor and those who were...

St Polycarp was a bishop and disciple of the Apostles. Polycarp was a good friend of St Ignatius of Antioch. He is known for his early...

St Zoilus was born in Cordoba, Spain. He is believed to have suffered great persecution under Diocletian who was the emperor. He was a...

St Kateri was born in the Mohawk fortress of Ossemenon, now known as New York State. She was the daughter of a Mohawk warrior and a...

Almighty God, As we celebrate the 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time, we offer you in prayer all those who are persecuted because of your name....

Dear Lord, We give you this Saturday and the past week. We pray in thanksgiving for this Day 50, for the lives of all the saints we have...

Stephen was the son of the Magyar Duke Géza of Hungary. When the Duke married Adelaide, sister of the catholic Duke of Poland, he and...

St Mary was born in Melbourne, and she is known as Australia’s first Saint. She worked as a governess and a teacher in order to support...

St Francis Solano was born in Montilla near Spain, he was taught by Jesuits and became a Franciscan Priest. He was known as the ‘Apostle...

St Winifred was a Welsh virgin of the 6th or 7th Century who lived near Holywell in Clwyd. She was beheaded by a prince after she refused...

Lord, thank you that we are your beloved daughters and sons; thank you for creating us with different gifts, personalities and talents...

Dear Lord give us grateful hearts this Sunday, the sixth in Ordinary Time, and help us to live in the truth of your resurrection. May we...

Dear Lord, as we enter the weekend we offer you any shortcomings and struggles, and we give thanks for the joyful and encouraging moments...

St. Simon Stock was an English saint who lived in the 13th century. The Blessed Virgin Mary is said to have appeared before him and given...