April

April 23
Saint George
martyr, hero

Blest are you, God of the universe,
     your graces flow abundantly in every age.
May Saint George inspire us to conquer our fears.
Help us to be brave and witness
     to the suffering and death of Christ,
     upholding our mission and values.
We ask this in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
     now and for ever.
AMEN.
Saint George, PRAY FOR US.

APRIL 25
Saint Mark
evangelist, secretary of Peter

Nurturing God,
You provide for our body, mind and spirit.
We praise you for Saint Mark,
     companion and secretary of an apostle,
     who was privileged to proclaim the gospel.
May we be inspired by his wisdom
     and follow Christ more faithfully.
We ask this through Christ, our Lord.
          AMEN.
Saint Mark, PRAY FOR US.

April 29

Saint Catherine of Siena
virgin, doctor

God of all tenderness,
You sent your Son, Jesus, to show us how to live.
With the example of Saint Catherine,
     who suffered a stroke and died at age 33,
     help us to find strength
     to endure our sufferings.
May we learn to find you, Lord God,
     in the midst of pain and discomfort.
We ask this in Jesus’ name.
          AMEN.
Saint Catherine, PRAY FOR US.