Devoted to Christian Prayer
Why I Pray to Saint Christopher! “Eighteen trips in five months.” That’s what my wife blurted out the other day. To say the least, it was astonishing. That’s how often I’ve packed a bag, kissed my wife of 31 years goodbye, and waved to my youngest son (Kevin 2.0) as I walked out the door. […]
Saint Thomas More: knight, Lord Chancellor of England, author and martyr. Was born in London, 7 February 1477-78 and executed at Tower Hill, 6 July 1535. I love St Thomas Moore because he is my Confirmation saint and when I grew up in Ireland I lived on Thomas More Road in Dublin. He was a […]
St. Peregrine, the patron saint for persons suffering from cancer, AIDS, or other illnesses. St. Peregrine was born in Forlì, Italy and was ordained a priest and established a Servite community (Friar Order Servants of Mary). There he was widely known for his preaching, penances, and counsel in the confessional. He was cured of cancer after he received […]
Saint Lucy or Saint Lucia, was a Christian martyr who died during the Diocletianic Persecution. She is venerated as a saint by the Roman Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, and Orthodox Churches. She is one of eight women along with the Blessed Virgin Mary who are commemorated by name in the Canon of the Mass. Her feast […]
Catholics around the world pray this Novena from St. Andrew’s Day 30th November to 24th December. While others prefer the more classic 9-day Christmas Novena began on 16th December. As I always say, “there is no wrong way to pray, just pray.” Say every day Hail, and blessed be the hour and moment at which […]
Padre Pio from in Pietrelcina, southern Italy, also known as Saint Pio of Pietrelcina. He died in 1968 when I was six. Padre Pio became famous for presenting stigmata for most of his life, thereby generating much interest in the Catholic community. He was both beatified (1999) and canonized (2002) by Pope John Paul II. “Pray, hope, and don’t worry. Worry is useless. […]
