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Peace

These are existing library selections. A shared theme does not mean every prayer was written for a particular saint.

Prayers

Prayer for Peace

A traditional prayer from the library.

Prayer to Saint Joseph for the Church

A prayer asking Saint Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church, to defend the Church and obtain peace and liberty for her.

Novenas

Novena to St. Rita of Cascia

For impossible situations and steadfast patience.

Novena to the Holy Family

For peace in the home, fidelity to the Faith, mutual charity, and courage in Christian living.

Novena to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Asking the Immaculate Heart of Mary to lead the soul to Jesus, protect the Church, and shelter the faithful in every danger.

Novena to Our Lady of Knock

For hope, family charity, reverence at Mass, Eucharistic love, and comfort in distress.

Novena to Our Lady of Ransom

For peace, refuge, consolation, and protection from the enemy under Mary's patronage.

Novena to St. Nicholas

Using an Eastern Christian supplicatory text for broad fatherly help, protection, mercy for the poor, and peace for Christian households and communities.

Saint readings

St. Edward the Confessor

Edward's concern for peace invites us to bring the needs of our own communities to God.

St. Narcissus of Jerusalem

Narcissus's life of peace invites us to ask God for peace in our own lives.

Learn the faith

What is prayer?

Read question 1099 and its complete answer.

Why are charity, joy, peace, &c., called fruits of the Holy Ghost?

Baltimore Catechism, question 720.

Why does Our Lord speak in particular of poverty, meekness, sorrow, desire for virtue, mercy, purity, peace and suffering?

Baltimore Catechism, question 718.

Say the Grace after Meals.

Baltimore Catechism, question 111.

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