Feast of San Raimondo di Fitero

San Raimondo di Fitero, ora pro nobis

February 1st is the Feast of St. Raymond of Fitero (also known as St. Raymond Sierra), twelfth century Priest and Canon of the Cathedral of Tarazona in Spain, Cistercian monk at the Escaladieu Abbey in Gascony, founder and first abbot of the Abbey of Fitero in Spanish Navarre, and founder of the military Order of Calatrava to defend Navarre from invading Moors.

In celebration, we’re posting a prayer to St. Raymond of Fitero. The accompanying photo comes courtesy of Father Eugene Carrella. The holy card is part of Father Carrella’s impressive collection of religious artifacts. Evviva San Raimondo di Fitero!

Prayer to St. Raymond of Fitero

Grant, we beseech Thee, almighty God, that the examples of St. Raymond of Fitero may effectually move us to reform our lives; that while we celebrate his feast, we may also imitate his actions. Look upon our weakness, almighty God, and since the burden of our own deeds weighs heavily upon us, may the glorious intercession of St. Raymond of Fitero protect us. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Novena to Santa Scolastica da Nursia

Santa Scolastica da Nursia, ora pro nobis

Pray novena to Santa Scolastica da Nursia for nine consecutive days, February 1st — February 9th, in preparation for the Feast celebrated on February 10th.

O God, to show us where innocence leads, you made the soul of your virgin Saint Scholastica soar to heaven like a dove in flight. Grant through her merits and her prayers that we may so live in innocence as to attain to joys everlasting. This we ask through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever. Amen

 

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St. Scholastica, pray for us.  

Our Father…  Hail Mary… Glory Be…

* The accompanying photo was taken during my 2007 pilgrimage to the Abbey of Monte Cassino.

Catholic Movie Night at Atrium Stadium Cinemas in Staten Island, New York