St Ignatius | DAILY PRAYERS

24/01/201627/04/2023

Ignatius of Loyola

Lord, Teach Me

Lord, teach me to be generous.
Teach me to serve you as you deserve;
to give and not to count the cost,
to fight and not to heed the wounds,
to toil and not to seek for rest,
to labour and not to ask for reward,
save that of knowing that I do your will. Amen.

Liberty

Image of St Ignatius of Loyola in Mass celebration vestments.

Take, Lord, and receive all my liberty,
my memory, my understanding
and my entire will.

All I have and call my own,
You have given all to me,
to you, Lord, I return it.

Everything is yours; do with it what you will.
Give me only your love and your grace,
that is enough for me. Amen.

Trust in Jesus

O Christ Jesus,
when all is darkness
and we feel our weakness and helplessness,
give us the sense of Your presence,
Your love, and Your strength.
Help us to have perfect trust
in Your protecting love
and strengthening power,
so that nothing may frighten or worry us,
for, living close to You,
we shall see Your hand,
Your purpose, Your will through all things. Amen.

Departed Souls

Lord, welcome into your calm and peaceful kingdom, those who have departed out of this present life to be with you. Grant them rest and a place with the spirits of the just; and give them the life that shows no age, the reward that passes not away, through Christ Our Lord. Amen.

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17/10/201524/01/2020

St Ignatius of Antioch

Featured Saint: St Ignatius of Antioch (Approx.35 – 107)

St Ignatius was an early convert to Christianity; soon after the crucifixion and death of Jesus.

Tradition holds that St Ignatius was one of the many small children whom Jesus personally took in his arms and blessed. He was a student and follower of St John the Apostle.

St Peter appointed St Ignatius to serve as Bishop of Antioch. His service and success was great but perhaps inevitably, St Ignatius was arrested by Roman soldiers and taken to Rome where he was sentenced to die at the Coliseum for his Christian teachings, practices and faith.

Some of St Ignatius Letters to the Ephesians, Romans and others have survived and are included in the New Testament.

+ In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen +

Short Quote: Jesus said to his disciples, “I tell you, whoever acknowledges me before men, the Son of Man will also acknowledge before God’s angels. But the one who denies me before men will be denied before God’s angels.” (Luke 12:8-9)

Thoughts: Be happy and proud to tell others about Jesus; his life, death and resurrection.

The rewards promised, are great!

Reflection: Almighty Father, help us to share the life of your dear Son with others. May the spirit of his deep love freely flow from within us. We ask this through the power of your Holy Spirit. Amen.

Prayer: Holy Spirit ~ St Catherine of Siena:
Holy Spirit, come into my heart;
draw it to Thee by Thy power, O my God,
and grant me charity with filial fear.
Preserve me, O beautiful love, from every evil thought;
warm me, inflame me with Thy dear love,
and every pain will seem light to me.
My Father, my sweet Lord, help me in all my actions.
Jesus, love, Jesus, love. Amen.

St Ignatius: Pray for Us

Today’s Music Suggestion: Be Thou My Vision

+ In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen +

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(17th October 2015 ~ Luke 12:8-12)

17/10/201424/01/2020

Prayer 17th Oct – St Ignatius

Featured Saint: St Ignatius of Antioch (Approx.35 – 107)

St Ignatius was an early convert to Christianity following the crucifixion and death of Jesus. Tradition holds that he was one of the many small children whom Jesus personally took in his arms and blessed. He was a student and follower of St John the Apostle. St Peter appointed him to serve as Bishop of Antioch. His service and success was great but perhaps inevitably, St Ignatius was arrested by Roman soldiers and taken to Rome where he was sentenced to die at the Coliseum for his Christian practices and faith. Some of St Ignatius Letters to the Ephesians, Romans and others have survived and are included in the New Testament.

+In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen+

Short Quote: Jesus said to his disciples, “I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have nothing more they can do. But I will warn you whom you should fear: fear the one who, after the killing, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him”. (Luke 12:4-5)

Thoughts: Before St Ignatius was martyred by being thrown to the wild beasts for the entertainment of the Romans, he wrote, “I am dying willingly for God’s sake… so that I may become the pure bread of Christ”.

Private Reflection: Lord Jesus, grant me a healthy fear of God. Help me to prepare for my death and like St Ignatius, when the time comes, welcome it. May my prayers to you be free from distractions and made with an open heart. Thank you Jesus.

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