Feast of San Nicola da Tolentino

San Nicola da Tolentino, ora pro nobis

September 10th is the Feast of San Nicola da Tolentino (St. Nicholas of Tolentino), Augustinian Friar and Mystic. Patron of the Poor and Forgotten Souls in Purgatory, he is also the principal protector of San Valentino in Abruzzo Citeriore (PE), Arsita (TE), Montoro (AV), Albi (CZ) and San Nicola Arcella (CS), among the others. In celebration, we're posting a prayer to St. Nicholas of Tolentino. The accompanying photo is my makeshift shrine to San Nicola da Tolentino. Evviva San Nicola da Tolentino!

Prayer to Saint Nicholas of Tolentino

O God, source of strength and courage, you gave your beloved preacher, Saint Nicholas of Tolentino, the conviction of faith to the very end. Grace us with the ability to translate your teaching into action, remain patient amid hardship, serve the poor and those who suffer, and live as your true and faithful servants. Saint Nicholas of Tolentino, pray for us.