Patron Saint of Spiritual Directors, Spiritual Leaders Day 1 – St. Ephrem the Syrian Novena  Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. O Lord and Master of my life, take from me the spirit of sloth, despair, lust of power, and idle talk.But give rather the spirit of chastity, humility, patience, and love to … Continue reading St. Ephrem the Syrian Novena

Novena Begins:  May 31 Feast Day:  June 9 Patron Saint of Derry, Poets, Ireland, Scotland, Floods Day 1 – St. Columba Novena  Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.  Let me bless Almighty God,whose power extends over sea and land, whose angels watch over all. Let me study sacred books to calm my soul: I pray … Continue reading Saint Columba Novena