St. Patrick’s Breastplate prayer. St. Patrick’s breastplate prayer is another popular one for St. Patrick’s Day. You can read that prayer here. It was too long for me to fit onto a printable. St. Patrick’s Day is not only a celebration of Irish heritage but also a time for reflection, gratitude, and spiritual connection. We ask you, urgently: don't scroll past this Dear readers, Catholic Online was de-platformed by Shopify for our pro-life beliefs. They shut down our Catholic Online, Catholic Online School, Prayer Candles, and Catholic Online Learning Resources essential faith tools serving over 1.4 million students and millions of families worldwide. This day, O Lord, and evermore. Amen. Prayer to St. Patrick, Patron Saint of Ireland. Dear St. Patrick, in your humility, you called yourself a sinner, but you became a most successful missionary and prompted countless pagans to follow the Savior. Many of their descendants in turn spread the Good News in numerous foreign lands. St. Abban: Saint of the Day for Sunday, March 16, 2025; Prayer for God's Help in Daily Actions: Prayer of the Day for Friday, March 14, 2025; Daily Readings for Saturday, March 15, 2025; St. Matilda: Saint of the Day for Friday, March 14, 2025; To Perceive Animals as God's Gifts: Prayer of the Day for Thursday, March 13, 2025 Thank God for the life and legacy of St. Patrick, a beacon of faith and courage. Pray for the intercession of St. Patrick in overcoming personal and communal challenges. Ask for the strength to share the Gospel boldly, as St. Patrick did. Seek guidance in living a life of humility and service, following St. Patrick’s example. PRAYER: INTERCESSION FOR LENT Book of Common Worship Daily Prayer, pp. 85-86 AFFIRMATION OF FAITH St. Patrick, Book of Common Worship, p. 27 I bind unto myself today the strong name of the Trinity, by invocation of the same, the Three in One, and One in Three. Voice 1: I bind this day to me forever, by power of faith, Christ’s incarnation; O God, we celebrate your gifts of holiness, leadership and service in the life of St Patrick. Bless our country, renew the faith of our people and breathe new life into each of us as we give thanks for our love and care of our nation, in the name of Jesus our Lord who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, world without end. Amen. This day, O Lord, and evermore. Amen. Prayer to St. Patrick, Patron Saint of Ireland. Dear St. Patrick, in your humility, you called yourself a sinner, but you became a most successful missionary and prompted countless pagans to follow the Savior. Many of their descendants in turn spread the Good News in numerous foreign lands. Let's explore these meaningful prayers together. They can bring peace and joy to your St. Patrick's Day celebrations. 25 Prayers For St Patrick's Day 5 Prayers for Blessings on St Patrick's Day. 1) Gratitude for Blessings: Dear Lord, on this St. Patrick's Day, we thank You for the countless blessings You have bestowed upon us. May we always Prayer of St. Patrick. This Prayer of St. Patrick is also known as the Breastplate Prayer or “Lorica” Prayer – Latin for “a Roman cuirass of leather or metal.” It is a beautiful prayer to say in the morning and remind yourself of the strength of Christ that works through you, and of course, an excellent prayer for St. Patrick’s Day. St. Patrick’s Day is more than parades, green clothing and parties—it’s a time for words that lift the spirit. The man behind the celebration, St. Patrick, played a key role in spreading Christianity across Ireland, blending faith with the island’s deep-rooted traditions and leaving a lasting spiritual legacy. The most popular Irish holiday St. Patrick’s Day takes place on March 17th each year. St. Patrick’s Day is a Roman Catholic holiday. The event commemorates the day that Saint Patrick, known as the patron saint of Ireland died. If you are celebrating the holiday, you can use these St. Patrick’s Day prayers, which include Irish prayers and other prayers during the service. • Prayer stations can be prepared in advance for this service. Please see the links to sample prayer stations in this pack. INTRODUCTION TO THE LIFE OF SAINT PATRICK (See page 13 for an interactive Truth or Myth Activity about St Patrick.) Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland. St Patrick’s Day is Here are 8 Different sets of prayers of the faithful specifically for St. Patrick’s Day, and written following the instructions of the General instructions of the Roman Missal. Thanks to the varied option, all conceivable circumstances are accounted for. Also, you can convert this into a pdf with the click of a single button, hopefully this [] St. Patrick, witness to the gospel All: Pray for us. St. Patrick, man of prayer All: Pray for us. St. Patrick, person of faith All: Pray for us. Lord, hear the prayers of St. Patrick, and the prayers that we offer to you today. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Closing prayer: We go now to live as God’s followers as did St PRAYER: INTERCESSION FOR LENT Book of Common Worship Daily Prayer, pp. 85-86 AFFIRMATION OF FAITH St. Patrick, Book of Common Worship, p. 27 I bind unto myself today the strong name of the Trinity, by invocation of the same, the Three in One, and One in Three. Voice 1: I bind this day to me forever, by power of faith, Christ’s incarnation; The Prayer of St. Ignatius Loyola is a well-known Catholic prayer that is also known as the "Suscipe." It is a prayer of surrender to The Prayer of St. Patrick So, whether you’re gathering with family or simply looking for a quiet moment of reflection amidst the chaos (looking at you, moms!), these St. Patrick’s Day prayers will help you connect, reflect, and celebrate in a meaningful way. The Traditional St. Patrick’s Day Prayer. Let’s start with a classic: St. Patrick’s Breastplate Prayer. This prayer can be used in an email or a card on St. Patrick’s Day. It is an excerpt of a longer prayer by St. Patrick known as St. Patrick’s Breastplate Prayer. Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ within me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ at my right, Christ at my left, Here are seven prayers for St. Patrick’s Day, along with supporting Bible verses and historical facts from St. Patrick’s life. A Prayer for Humility and Service. SLIDE 6 OF 7
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