St. Ignatius of Antioch
Blessed holy servant of God, St. Ignatius of Antioch, we pray today for protection of the faithful throughout the world.
Intercede for us! Your faith in God was so great that you were a witness of Christ’s love even though you were persecuted. You protected christians and were publicly martyred defending your faith in Christ. Protect persecuted christians throughout the world. Give them the courage to defend their faith in Christ and be witnesses of His love. Please pray for the protection of….
(Mention your intentions)
These intentions bring us to you, seeking your intercession for courage and protection.
We are humbled by your faith in Christ and your desire to be unified with Him. Pray for us that we may grow in faith and love of Jesus Christ our Savior. And so, we ask that you pray for us…
Day 1 – Pray for us, that we will not let persecution bring us hopelessness
Day 2 – Pray for us, that our faith will be strengthened when tested
Day 3 – Pray for us, that disease will not take away our joy
Day 4 – Pray for us, that we may have the courage to be witnesses of Christ’s love
Day 5 – Pray for us, that we will offer up our suffering in union with Christ’s suffering
Day 6 – Pray for us, that our we will glorify God through our trials
Day 7 – Pray for us, that we may always have hope of everlasting life
Day 8 – Pray for us, that our hearts may be filled with tranquility and peace
Day 9 – Pray for us, that we will have spiritual protection through our faith in Jesus.
Most holy Saint Ignatius of Antioch, we know that you are a powerful intercessor because you sacrificed your life for your faith in God. We pray, that just as your glorious passion brought you eternal splendor, so it may also be for us unending protection.
Help us to live our lives by your example of courage and faith. Pray for our physical and spiritual protection, but pray even more-so that we may become as close to God as you are.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen.