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JANUARY 17
ST. ANTHONY
Father of monasticism, protector of animals and model of Christian life.
Saint Anthony was born in
Coma in Egypt, c. AD 250.
He is one of the greatest hermits
in Church history.
O Holy St. Anthony, gentlest of Saints, your love for God
and Charity for His creatures, made you worthy,
when on earth, to possess miraculous powers.
Encouraged by this thought, I implore you to obtain for me (request).
O gentle and loving St. Anthony,
whose heart was ever full of human sympathy,
whisper my petition into the ears of the sweet Infant Jesus,
who loved to be folded in your arms;
and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours.
Amen.
JANUARY 21
ST. AGNES
Born in 291 AD and raised in a Christian family,
St. Agnes of Rome was very beautiful and belonged to a wealthy family.
Her hand in marriage was highly sought after,
so she had many high ranking men chasing after her.
However, Agnes made a promise to God never to stain her purity.
Her love for the Lord was great and she hated sin even more than death!
O St. Agnes,
so young and yet made so strong
and wise by the power of God,
protect by your prayers
all the young people of every place
whose goodness and purity are threatened by the evils
and impurities of this world.
Give them strength in temptation
and a true repentance when they fail.
Help them to find true Christian friends
to accompany them in following the Lamb of God
and finding safe pastures in His Church
and in her holy sacraments.
May you lead us
to the wedding banquet of heaven
to rejoice with you and all the holy virgin martyrs in Christ
who lives and reigns forever and ever.
Amen.
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