Lord Jesus, You gave us Saint Carlo as a light for young hearts.He lived with joy, loved without fear, and used the tools of our time to share your truth. Help us, like Carlo, to see the beauty of the Eucharist, to choose what matters most,and to say “no” to what distracts us from you. …

Saint Pier Giorgio, joyful soul and lover of life,you showed us how holiness walks hand in hand with laughter, friendship, and fierce love for the poor.Practical joker, mountain climber, student, servant—you found Christ in the Eucharist and in the streets,in prayer and in protest, in beauty and in the broken. You gave all you had …

God of everlasting life, In your abundant love, you give us the gift of life. Strengthen our faith in the resurrection of your Son, and our hope of rising to new life in him. To us who are living, grant forgiveness; to all who have died, your light and peace. May our belief that Jesus …

Jesus, Lord of all, you invite everyone to God’s eternal love, and you died to bring us life. Grant mercy to those who have died and await the fullness of your salvation. Lead them home, so they may enjoy abundant life in you, united with the communion of saints and all the faithful departed. May …

God of love, Your gratuitous love is the source of all goodness. As we give thanks for your loving fidelity, help us to remember the many ways we encounter your love in our relationships with others. May we show appreciation to our spouses, soulmates, and companions with whom we journey life’s path. May our love …

St. Patrick, apostle of Ireland, You were kidnapped as a youth and sold as a slave, but discovered the living God in the depths of solitude and prayer. After escaping home, God called you to return to the land of your imprisonment as a missionary, and you converted the entire nation to faith in our …

Loving and Merciful God, We give thanks, and ask for your abundant blessing upon us, your servants, who desire to serve with generous and humble hearts. We are grateful for all you have given to us… for our families, friends, colleagues, mentors, and for all who inspire us to live the Gospel values. May we …

Lord Jesus, You knew well the toil of human labor, learning your trade as a carpenter from St. Joseph. Through your work, your energy and intelligence supported your family and served your community. We ask you to bless our occupations. Send your Spirit upon us, that our labor might draw upon our deepest gifts and …

God of mercy, as we begin the season of Lent today, we put on ashes to remember our sins and turn to you for forgiveness. During these forty days help us to pray more and to keep our promises to make sacrifices and to share with those in need. Help us not to think so …

Loving God, You are the source of our deepest calling and identity. Thank you for the gift of work, and for the benefits our labor offers to our families and communities. Bless the work we do in our jobs and homes. May our labor cooperate with your creative power, which is building your kingdom here …

Loving Lord, through your sacrifice you have offered us this sacrament of your body and blood. Graciously nourish your children on their journey of discipleship. May they often partake in this sacred meal, giving thanks for your self-gift on the cross. As Eucharistic people, send them forth to feed the hungry and to give drink …

Jesus, our Savior,You invite us to the great work of the family of Holy Cross founded by Blessed Basil Moreau.You invite us to be collaborators in the mission of serving as Educators in the Faith. We arecalled to share our gifts and talents so that together, we may prepare the world for bettertimes. Look upon …

God of love and justice, St. Paul proclaimed that “there is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” May we be emboldened by your living Word to rid the world of the sin of discrimination in our attitudes and actions. …

Eternal God, source of all life, you have created us in your own divine image. By the power of the Holy Spirit, your Son became flesh and revealed to us the sanctity of all human life. Grant, we implore you: Protect all unborn children; Guide and support all expectant parents; Comfort the aged, the sick, …

St. Patrick, apostle to Ireland, in prayer you heard a call to return to the land of your captivity to share good news. You loved and taught the Irish people, and they turned to the source of your goodness, Jesus Christ. Because of your faithful leadership, Ireland became known as “the land of saints.” We …

God of compassion, as your Son was dying, your faithful servant Veronica wiped his face and offered him comfort. May those facing the end of their earthly life also find loving support as they await the promise of eternal life. Help them restore and strengthen their relationships, that they may go forth from this life …

Merciful God, your daughter, Bernadette, suffered from sickness and poverty for most of her short life. Guided by Mary at Lourdes, she entrusted her care to you by living with humility and prayer. Hear the prayers of those who, like St. Bernadette, endure the pain and uncertainty of illness or misfortune. Grant them the courage …

St. Agatha, We ask for your prayers for women who have been touched by breast cancer, and for their families, who suffer with them. May they adopt your fearlessness in preserving and demonstrating faith in the midst of this trial, and may they come to a closer union with God through Jesus Christ, who suffered …

Loving God, like a mother you gave life to all of creation. In your divine wisdom, you chose Mary to be the mother of your only son and the spiritual mother of all your children. On this Mother’s Day, grant your abundant blessings to our mothers and mother figures. Through the tender intercession of Notre …

O Lord, Jesus Christ, Son of God, we praise you for the gift of motherhood. We offer to you the joys and sorrows, prayers and works of each day we labor in this vocation to which you have called us. Grant us the grace to see Christ in our children and the knowledge that we …

Almighty God, Father of Divine Mercy, by the death of Jesus Christ, your Son, You triumphed over death; by His rest in tomb You sanctified all tombs, and, by his glorious resurrection, you restored mortal life to immortality. Hear our prayers, O Lord of the living and dead, for those who have fallen asleep in …

All-powerful God of life, your Son experienced the depths of human suffering and remained full of faith and love. His resurrection gives life to the world. Look with compassion on those who experience the loss of good health. Grant them patience and wisdom, and ease all that brings them anxiety. Open them to the support …

Loving God, be near that part of my body or spirit that is in ill health. Allow the doctors, nurses, caregivers, loved ones and myself to trust in Your Presence. Lead and guide all with your wisdom and knowledge. Jesus came to be near the sick and is now near me. May I give Him …

Almighty ever-living God, when Christ your Son had been baptized in the River Jordan and as the Holy Spirit descended upon him, you solemnly declared him your beloved Son. As he was anointed Priest, Prophet, and King, so may we, your sons and daughters, reborn of water and anointed with the Holy Spirit be a …