Feast of Sant’Alberico di Citeaux

Sant'Alberico di Citeaux and
companions, orate pro nobis

January 26th is the Feast of St. Alberic of Cîteaux, Hermit, Abbot and a co-founder of the Cistercian Order in 1098 with Saints Robert of Molseme and Stephen Harding. In celebration, we’re posting a prayer to St. Alberic of Cîteaux. The accompanying photo comes courtesy of Father Eugene Carrella. The holy card is part of Father Carrella’s impressive collection of religious artifacts. Evviva Sant’Alberico di Citeaux!

Prayer to St. Alberic of Cîteaux

Grant, we beseech Thee, almighty God, that the examples of St. Alberic of Cîteaux 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. Alberic of Cîteaux protect us. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.