May

5

A Sermon of St. Bernard of Clairveau

May 5, 2007 | Leave a Comment

The martyrdom of the Virgin Mary, implicit in Simeon’s prophecy, is
put before us in the story of our Lord’s passion. That venerable old
man, Simeon, said of the infant Jesus: ‘This child is set for a sign
that will be contradicted’; and to Mary: ‘A sword will pierce your
soul.’Blessed Mother, a sword did pierce your soul. For […]

May

5

Prayer for the Sick

May 5, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Dear Jesus, Divine Physician and Healer of the sick,
we turn to you in this time of illness.
O dearest comforter of the troubled,
alleviate our worry and sorrow with your gentle love,
and grant us the grace and strength to accept this burden.
Dear God, we place our worries in your hands.
We place our sick under your care
and humbly […]

May

5

Saint of the Day - Saint Judith of Prussia

May 5, 2007 | 1 Comment

St. Judith lived in the thirteenth century. She was born in Thuringia. This was in what is now central Germany. She wanted to model her life on the example of St. Elizabeth of Hungary. This saint’s feast is celebrated on November 17. St. Elizabeth of Hungary had lived from 1207 until 1231. She had been […]