Saint Patrick, whom I have chosen as my special patron, pray for me that I, too, may one day glorify the Blessed Trinity in heaven. Obtain for me your lively faith, that I may consider all persons, things, and events in the light of almighty God. Pray, that I may be generous in making sacrifices of temporal things to promote my eternal interests, as you so wisely did.
Set me on fire with a love for Jesus, that I may thirst for His sacraments and burn with zeal for the spread of His kingdom.
By your powerful intercession, help me in the performance of my duties to God, myself and all the
world.
Win for me the virtue of purity and a great confidence in the Blessed Virgin. Protect me this day, and every day of my life. Keep me from mortal sin. Obtain for me the grace of a happy death.
Amen.
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oh Mary, my mother, and Our Lady of Surprises, what a happy joy you caused the wedding guests at Cana when you asked your Divine Son to cause the miracle of changing the water into wine. What a surprise for them, because they thought the wine had run dry. I too, Mary, love surprises and as your child, may I ask you to favor me with one today? I ask this because you are my ever-caring mother. Amen Thank You, Holy Mary, Mother of God and our Mother! I thank God for you every day! Amen