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Catholic Prayer: Prayer in Honor of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne

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This is the opening prayer taken from the Mass for the optional memorial of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne.

Prayer:

Gracious God, you filled the heart of Philippine Duchesne with charity and missionary zeal, and gave her the desire to make you known among all peoples. Fill us who honor her memory today, with that same love and zeal to extend your kingdom to the ends of the earth. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever.

Fri17 October
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Memorial of Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr

Image for Memorial of Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr

The Church celebrates the Memorial of St. Ignatius of Antioch (50-107), who was one of the great bishops of the early Church. He was the successor of St. Peter as Bishop of Antioch. He was condemned to death by wild beasts during the Emperor Trajan's persecution. On his way to Rome, he wrote seven…

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