On January 20, the Catholic Church celebrates Saint Sebastian’s Day. Discover the prayers to ask the saint for blessings
Saint Sebastian was born in the Roman Empire and was a great defender of the Church. During the Middle Ages the saint was known as a protector of dangers, for having survived the death sentence and continued to preach the Word of God. January 20th is the date that honors him. On this day of Saint Sebastian, he controls the prayers to ask for blessings from the saint.
Feast of San Sebastiano: prayers to ask for blessings from the saint
Ask for blessings
“Saint Sebastian, glorious martyr of Jesus Christ and powerful advocate against the plague, defend me, my family and the entire homeland from the terrible scourge of the plague and all evil, so that, by serving Jesus Christ, we obtain the grace to participate in your glory in Heaven. Amen!”
Strengthen faith
“O glorious Saint Sebastian, who in a pagan society remained faithful to Christ, giving your life for Him, obtain for us the grace to always bear witness, in today’s world, with words and deeds, to our love for God. Amen. “
Prayer in São Sebastião
“Oh, glorious Saint Sebastian, who with martyrdom shed your blood for the Gospel of Christ, be protector and intercessor before God the Father for all those who suffer in prisons. Grant them the grace to recognize their mistakes so that they can propose themselves to walk towards truth and liberation. Remove the blindfold from their eyes so that, coming out of the darkness, they see the true light that is Jesus. Look with affection at the family of these brothers so that they may persevere in the faith of having their families liberated and free from sins. Saint Sebastian, through your intercession, watch over all of us so that we distance ourselves from evil. Amen.”
Prayer to the Saint
“Saint Sebastian, pray for us. O glorious Saint Sebastian martyr, you who shed your blood and gave your life as a testimony of faith in Our Lord Jesus Christ. O glorious Saint Sebastian martyr, obtain from this same Lord the grace of be victorious over our true enemies, having, power and pleasure. O glorious martyr Saint Sebastian, protect with your intercession, free us from every evil, from every bodily, moral and spiritual epidemic. Let them convert to Jesus those who have lost the faith, help the righteous to persevere in faith until the end.
O eternal God, who through the intercession of Saint Sebastian, your glorious martyr, encouraged the imprisoned Christians and freed entire cities from the contagion of the plague, today grant our prayers which we confidently present to you. Help us in our needs, relieve us from our distresses, deliver us from floods, droughts and droughts, protect the farmers and guard the crops. We also ask, oh glorious Saint Sebastian, that you heal the sick and free us from contagion. Saint Sebastian, young disciple of Jesus, pray for Us! Amen.”
Request for peace
“Courageous defender of the holy name of Jesus, Savior of humanity. Saint Sebastian, who for your ardent faith in Jesus faced the wrath of the Roman emperor, enduring the tortures inflicted on you by your executioners and died tied to the trunk of a orange tree, nailed with arrows, I address my prayers to you, trusting in your merits before God, Almighty Creator Saint Sebastian, I ask you for peace and harmony among men.
You who have shed your generous blood, in favor of the Christian faith, who have never backed down in battles, in the fulfillment of your duty, be favorable to my request. War taught you to love peace and so you are now the patron saint of those who wish for peace and harmony on Earth. Saint Sebastian, who suffered so much in your tortures, you are the protector of humanity, the preserver of health, the doctor who heals the wounds of the body and soul. Keep epidemics, plagues, contagious diseases, physical and moral pain away from us. Saint Sebastian, fearless warrior, pray for us. Saint Sebastian, glorious martyr of Christ, support us.”
Source: Terra
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