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| St. Werburga of Mercia, ora pro nobis |
February 3rd is the Feast of St. Werburga of Mercia (ca. 650-ca. 699), Anglo Saxon Princess, Benedictine Nun, Virgin and Abbess. Founder of several monastic houses and nunneries, she is the patron saint of Chester, England.
In celebration, we’re posting a prayer to St. Werburgh. The accompanying photo comes courtesy of Father Eugene Carrella. The holy card is part of Father Carrella’s impressive collection of religious artifacts. Evviva St. Werburga!
Prayer to St. Werburgh
Lord, Your servant Werburgh turned her back on wealth, privilege and power and entered into a closer union with You. Help me to reject all the false gods of self-interest, affluence and personal power to serve you and my fellow human beings. Lord, Werburgh grew in holiness and became a shining light for Your presence and grace. Help me through prayer to grow in Your knowledge and love, that I too may shine in the world to Your glory. Lord, Werburgh was close to You in Your creation. Help me to respect and reverence all that You have made and to work in harmony with Your creative will. Lord, Werburgh became a beacon of hope, of healing, and of renewal to your people who still come to honour her example at her shrine. May I find this day wholeness of mind, body and spirit and a new resolution to serve You by bringing Your love to others. This I ask in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen
