My Jesus, I place all my sins before you. In my estimation, they do not deserve pardon, but I ask you to close your eyes to my want of merit and open them to your infinite merit. Since you willed to die for my sins, grant me forgiveness for all of them. Thus, I may…

In the face of your enemies,in the face of harassment, ridicule, and doubt,you held firm in your faith. Even in your abandonment,alone and without friends,you held firm in your faith. Even as you faced your own mortality,you held firm in your faith. I pray that I may be as bold in my beliefs as you,…

Lord God, by the preaching of St. Francis Xavieryou brought many nations to yourself. Give his zeal for the faith to all who believe in you, that your Church may rejoice in continued growth throughout the world. May this prayer fill us with the same love that inspired Francis Xavier to work for the salvation…

Lord Jesus, who was born for us in a stable,lived for us a life of pain and sorrow,and died for us upon a cross: Say for us in the hour of death, “Father, forgive,”and to Your Mother, “Behold your child.” Say to us, “This day you shall be with Me in paradise.” Dear Saviour, leave…

Hail, Mary, Mother of God, venerable treasure of the whole universe, lamp that is never extinguished, crown of virginity,support of the true faith, indestructible temple, dwelling of Him whom no place can contain, O Mother and Virgin. Through you, all the holy Gospels call blessedthe One who comes in the name of the Lord. Hail,…

I come, O Lord, unto Your sanctuary to see the life and food of my soul. As I hope in You, O Lord, inspire me with that confidence which brings me to Your holy mountain. Permit me, Divine Jesus, to come closer to You, that my whole soul may do homage to the greatness of…

How happy my soul, good Mother, when I had the good fortune to gaze upon you! How I love to recall the pleasant moments spent under your gaze, so full of kindness and mercy for us. Yes, tender Mother, you stooped down to earth to appear to a mere child…. You, the Queen of heaven…

O Little St. Agnes,so young and yet made so strongand wise by the power of God,protect by your prayersall the young people of every placewhose goodness and purity are threatened by the evilsand impurities of this world. Give them strength in temptationand a true repentance when they fail. Help them to find true Christian friendsto…

Let me Know Myself Lord Jesus,let me know myself and know You,And desire nothing save only You. Let me hate myself and love You. Let me do everything for the sake of You. Let me humble myself and exalt You. Let me think of nothing except You. Let me die to myself and live in…

O Glorious St. Andrew,you were the first to recognize and follow the Son of God. With your friend, St. John,you remained with Jesus,for your entire life,and now throughout eternity. Just as you led your brother, St Peter,to Christ and many others after him,draw us also to Him. Teach us how to lead them,solely out of…