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Tag: Prayer Calendar
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9th February: St Apollonia
Featured Saint: St Apollonia (Died ca 249) St Apollonia is one of many early Christian martyrs who died for the love of their faith; the love of God. She refused to renounce her beliefs despite knowing, that if not, her death would soon follow. She was martyred at the time of the Roman Emperor Philip. It…
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8th February: St Josephine Bakhita
Featured Saint: St Josephine Bakhita (ca 1869-1947) St Josephine Bakhita was born into a relatively wealthy family in Darfur, Sudan. She had three brothers and three sisters and “lived a very happy and carefree life, without knowing what suffering was”. However, around the age of 8yrs she was kidnapped by slave traders and forced to…
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Christopher
Prayers for, Protection, Name and Life: Motorist’s: Grant me, O Lord, a steady hand and watchful eye, that no one shall be hurt as I pass by. You gave life I pray no act of mine may take away or mar that gift of Thine. Shelter those, dear Lord, who bear my company from the…
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Sick – Petition Prayer
Almighty and eternal God, the everlasting Salvation of those who believe, hear us on behalf of your sick servant, [Name], for whom we beg the aid of your pitying mercy, that, with their bodily health restored, they may give thanks to you in your Church.
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Lord is My Shepherd
The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in pastures green, He leads me beside quiet waters, He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil,…
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Night Time Song
I hear no voice, I feel no touch, I see no glory bright; But yet I know that God is near, In darkness as in light. God watches ever by my side, and hears my whispered prayer: A God of love for a little child. Both night and day does care.
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11th January: Blessed William Carter
Featured Person: Blessed William Carter (1548 – 1584) Blessed William Carter was born in London and executed – hung, drawn and quartered – at Tyburn, London. It was a merciless and public death. Following an early printing apprenticeship, he set up his own printing business. He was first imprisoned for publishing some general Catholic documents. Then…
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Pope St Sylvester
Featured Saint: Pope Saint Sylvester I (Died 335) Pope Saint Sylvester was the son of a Roman, born at Sant’Angelo a Scala, Italy. He was appointed Pope in 314 and presided at a time when many great churches were founded by the Emperor Constantine including, the Basilicas of St John Lateran and Old St Peter’s.…
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St Egwin
Featured Saint: St Egwin (Died 717) St Egwin was born into a noble family, a descendent of Mercian Kings, in Worcester, England. He became a Benedictine Monk and was greatly respected by all from royalty to Bishops and the local people. However, he was disliked by his own clergy because of his crackdown on abuses…
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St Thomas Becket
Featured Saint: St Thomas Becket (1118 Approx. – 1170) St Thomas Becket was born at Cheapside, London. His father had progressed from being a textile merchant to a rental property owner in London. St Thomas often visited one of his father’s rich friends estates where hunting and hawking were common sports. At 10yrs he attended…