3 prayers for Saint Stephen

Elevate your spirituality with inspiring prayers that honor a path of dedication and righteousness

The feast of Saint Stephen, celebrated on December 26, is an invitation to remember the testimony of those who gave their lives for the Gospel. He, full of the Holy Spirit, inspires us to serve with humility and face challenges with faith.

Stephen was the first martyr of the Church, known for his dedication to service and courage in preaching the truth. Chosen as a deacon, he took care of the most needy communities, living love for others in all his actions. His death, by stoning, was marked by words of forgiveness, which still resonate today as a living testimony to the power of the Gospel.

Next, to take advantage of this special occasion and reflect on the trajectory of this important figure, check out 3 Prayers for Boxing Day!

1. Prayer to Saint Stephen for conversion

Glorious Holy Stephen, deacon full of the Holy Spirit, animator of the communities, we ask you to intercede with God for us, so that we can obtain the grace of a true conversion to Jesus Christ and his Project. Give us wisdom and courage to renew our communities, making them a Church at the service of the Kingdom. Give us the strength to participate without fear in building a just, fraternal and supportive society, thus experiencing the peace we so desire. Protect our families from all evil so that our homes are true domestic churches, where the Gospel is announced and experienced. We ask you all this, through Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Amen!

2. Prayer to the first martyr of the faith

OH! Saint Stephen, man full of faith and the Holy Spirit. You were the first to shed your blood as a testimony of faith in Jesus Christ, you are therefore our first martyr and also the first deacon of the Church.

The adversaries of the faith murmured at your words and despised you. Victim of false testimonies, you died forgiving, like Jesus himself, those who stoned you.

Through yours prayersmany pagans converted, including the persecutor Saul. Convert us too, O Saint Stephen martyr. Amen.

3. Prayer for perseverance

Eternal and almighty God, who gave to Saint Stephen the grace to fight for justice until death, grant us, through his intercession, to endure for Your Love adversity and running towards You who are our Life. By Our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, in the unity of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Source: Terra

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