A Prayer for those who are preparing Children for their First Holy Communion
O Jesus, who hast loved us with such exceeding great love as to give us the ineffable gift of the Holy Eucharist, inflame us with a burning ...
In acute crises where time is critical, Catholic piety turns to Saint Expedite, who rejected procrastination (saying "Hodie" — Today, rather than "Cras" — Tomorrow), asking God for swift resolution of pressing temporal and spiritual needs.
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
— Psalm 46:1
O Jesus, who hast loved us with such exceeding great love as to give us the ineffable gift of the Holy Eucharist, inflame us with a burning ...
Lord Jesus! You, Who in the most bitter moments of Your passion showed an ardent thirst for souls, grant that we may share in this thirst. G...
Father, this morning there are those all over the world who for various reasons don't find any joy in Valentine's Day. The single young woma...
Beloved Shepherd of Souls! As I tread into the sunset of my life, I grow anxious for the spiritual welfare of souls who came to know me. It ...
The Word was made flesh, alleluia, alleluia! And dwelt among us, alleluia, alleluia! Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad, before ...
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Your gracious provision to us day be day and for the many blessing of Your grace, of which we all partak...
Dear Father, there is much happening with our nation at the moment as we are facing a time of crises. The nation seems to be teetering on th...
Loving Lord, I recently had an abortion because I was pregnant and did not want to have another baby,but since going through the abortion Lo...
Bless those who mourn, eternal God, with the comfort of your love that they may face each new day with hope and the certainty that nothing ...
Loving Father, we thank You for the way You have formed us into families and for the joys of family life, but Father there are many who have...
> 📜 **Historical & Biblical Origin**: Originating in 1700 in Augsburg, Germany, based on Saint Irenaeus of Lyons' 2nd-century patristic tea...
> 📜 **Historical & Biblical Origin**: Saint Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio, 1887–1968) recited this exact novena every single day for all th...
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men of good will, alleluia! The Lord has reigned, and He is clothed with beauty. Almighty...
The Word was made flesh, alleluia, alleluia! And dwelt among us, alleluia, alleluia! Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad, before ...
Hanging as a vine upon the Wood, O Christ our Saviour, Thou hast made the ends of the earth to drink from the wine of incorruption. Therefor...
> 📜 **Historical & Biblical Origin**: Invoking the miraculous multiplication of the loaves and fishes (Matthew 14:19-20) and Saint Joseph o...
How we thank You Father, for the many and varied examples of men and women who successfully entered the race of life and completed the cours...
Dear Heavenly Father, I come to You today to lift up those that are lonely and who feel deserted or left alone by those they love, and pray ...
God of all goodness, Look with love on those who wait for the safe return of their loved ones who serve in the armed forces of their country...
Lord Jesus! You, Who in the most bitter moments of Your passion showed an ardent thirst for souls, grant that we may share in this thirst. G...
Loving Lord, we are living in a time of much need and economic hardship, and there are many today who are facing the shock of having lost th...
Dear Heavenly Father, You created us to be social beings and You designed us to build up special relationships and friendships with those th...
I praise and thank You Father, for Your steadfast love towards me. Thank You, Lord, for Your never-failing faithfulness, comfort and grace w...
> 📜 **Historical & Biblical Origin**: Saint Anthony of Padua (1195–1231), Doctor of the Church, became the universal patron for lost things...
> 📜 **Historical & Biblical Origin**: Formulated by Father Putigan, S.J., in 1925 to honor Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus ("The Little Fl...
> 📜 **Historical & Biblical Origin**: Revealed in 1884 by the Queen of the Holy Rosary of Pompeii to young Fortuna Agrelli, who had suffere...
> 📜 **Historical & Biblical Origin**: Inspired by Saint Thomas the Apostle who wrestled with honest doubt after the Resurrection until Chri...
The St. Expedite prayer implores his speedy intercession before Jesus for imminent danger, rent/mortgage deadlines, and critical circumstances.