St. Martin of Tours Catholic Parish

St. Martin of Tours Catholic Parish St. Martin of Tours is a growing parish in the Diocese of Dallas where we seek to unveil the Eucharist.

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Meet and pray with St. Josaphat today, and share with your loved ones. St. Josaphat was born in the Polish-Lithuanian Co...
05/29/2026

Meet and pray with St. Josaphat today, and share with your loved ones.

St. Josaphat was born in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in 1580.
He was raised in a devout Eastern Orthodox home.
When Josaphat was 15, the Eastern Rite Ukrainian Church entered into communion with Rome, making the Orthodox Church in Lithuania Catholic.
Tensions were high when Josaphat entered the seminary.
Josaphat became the superior of a monastery and revived devotion and discipline in the religious community.
Josaphat believed that the Eastern Church Fathers and Saints upheld the Chair of Peter in Catholicism, which gained him many enemies.
When Josaphat visited Belarus in 1623, a mob that opposed reunion broke out, and he was killed.
St. Josaphat had died a martyr at 45 years old.
In a world full of division, let's meditate on the unity prayer from Jesus from the Gospel of John.
Begin with some deep breaths.
Let's begin our prayer in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
A reading from the Holy Gospel according to John.
Jesus said, I pray not only for them, but also for those who will believe in me through their word so that they may all
be one.
As you, Father, are in me and I in you, that they also may be in us, that the world may believe that you sent
me.
And I have given them the glory you gave me so that they may be one as we are one.
I in them, and you in me, that they may be brought to perfection as one, that the world may know that you sent me
and that you loved them even as you loved me.
How can we work for unity within the body of Christ?
Take some time now to pray that all of God's children may be one in Christ.
We'll close by saying the Lord's Prayer, the prayer of every Christian.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
St. Josaphat, pray for us.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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Meet and pray with St. Emilia of Caesarea today, and share with your loved ones. St. Emilia of Caesarea lived in the fou...
05/28/2026

Meet and pray with St. Emilia of Caesarea today, and share with your loved ones.

St. Emilia of Caesarea lived in the fourth century.
She was the daughter of a martyr and is known as the mother of saints.
Emilia gave birth to 10 children, five of whom became canonized saints.
Although very few records were kept of St. Emilia's life, we know she led a holy and prayerful life, instilling the faith in her children.
When her children left home, Emilia and her oldest daughter, St. Macrina, started a monastery for women.
A number of women who had been slaves joined them and they formed a convent together, living under the same roof, holding all things in
common, and growing in virtue.
Since we do not have any written records from St. Emilia, today we'll pray a prayer from her daughter, St.
Macrina, just before she passed away.
Take a few moments to quiet your heart and mind as we prepare to pray.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O Lord, you have freed us from the fear of death.
You have made the end of life here the beginning of a true life for us.
You, who compassionately gave paradise back to the man crucified with you, remember me also in your kingdom.
If I have committed sins in word, deed, or thought because of the weakness of our nature, don't let your eyes discover them.
You who have power on earth to forgive sins, forgive me so that I may be refreshed.
May I be found before you once I have put off my body, having no fault in the form of my soul.
May my soul be received into your hands, blameless and spotless as an offering before you.
Amen.
For the rest of this time, simply be with Jesus.
Let him lead you as you pray.
St. Emilia of Caesarea, pray for us.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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Meet and pray with St. Augustine of Canterbury today, and share with your loved ones. St. Augustine of Canterbury lived ...
05/27/2026

Meet and pray with St. Augustine of Canterbury today, and share with your loved ones.

St. Augustine of Canterbury lived as a monk in the sixth century.
St. Augustine and roughly 30 other monks traveled to Britain to share the Gospel.
They converted the king of Kent, who allowed them to preach and found a monastery.
Augustine was made bishop and ended up converting thousands of people in Britain.
St. Augustine of Canterbury is known as the apostle of England, but his missionary work was not always easy.
In his first trip to England, he and his group of monks wanted to turn back.
We'll meditate today on a letter they received from Pope Gregory the Great in which he urges them to continue on.
Begin with some deep breaths.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Pope Gregory wrote to St. Augustine of Canterbury.
Since it is better not to begin good works than to have second thoughts and withdraw from those that are begun, you must, my dearest
sons, zealously complete the good works you have begun.
Neither the toil of the journey nor the tongues of evil speakers should deter you.
Therefore, carry out with all instancy and fervor what you have begun by God's help, knowing that the greater the labor, the greater the reward
of eternal glory.
May Almighty God protect you by his grace and grant me to behold in the eternal country the fruit of your labor.
For although I cannot labor with you, I do indeed desire to do so.
May I share in the joy of your reward?
What stood out to you from these words?
Hold it in your mind.
Let's listen again and ask the Holy Spirit to guide us.
Since it is better not to begin good works than to have second thoughts and withdraw from those that are begun, you must, my dearest
sons, zealously complete the good works you have begun.
Neither the toil of the journey nor the tongues of evil speakers should deter you.
Therefore, carry out with all instancy and fervor what you have begun by God's help, knowing that the greater the labor, the greater the reward
of eternal glory.
May Almighty God protect you by his grace and grant me to behold in the eternal country the fruit of your labor.
For although I cannot labor with you, I do indeed desire to do so.
May I share in the joy of your reward?
For these last few moments, rest in the peace of Christ.
St. Augustine of Canterbury, pray for us.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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Meet and pray with St. Philip Neri today, and share with your loved ones. St. Philip Neri was born in Florence, Italy, i...
05/26/2026

Meet and pray with St. Philip Neri today, and share with your loved ones.

St. Philip Neri was born in Florence, Italy, in 1515.
At an early age, Philip abandoned the chance to become a businessman, and he traveled to Rome.
His actions in Rome over the course of his life caused him to be known as the second apostle of Rome after Saint Peter.
In Rome, St. Philip Neri first spent a few years in study and prayer.
And then he began his ministry of walking through the city and talking to everyone about the gospel.
He had a cheerful disposition and a great sense of humor and a gift for connecting with everyone, no matter their background or status in
life.
St. Philip, along with his confessor, founded the Confraternity of the Most Holy Trinity of Pilgrims and Convalescents.
Their mission was to minister to the needs of the thousands of poor pilgrims who flock to Rome and to care for people discharged from
hospitals who could not yet care for themselves.
St. Philip Neri is the patron saint of humor and joy.
Today, we'll offer up a beautiful prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary written by St. Philip Neri.
Take a few moments to quiet your heart and mind as we prepare to pray.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Immaculate Virgin, thou hast to save me.
Grant that I may always remember thee, and do thou never forget me.
The happy day when I shall go to behold thy beauty in paradise seems a thousand years off.
So much do I long to praise and love thee more than I can do now, my Mother, my Queen, my beloved, most beautiful, most
sweet, most pure, Immaculate Mary.
Amen.
For these last few moments, rest in the peace of Christ.
As our time wraps up, thank God for this time of prayer.
Take a moment to think of one small part of this prayer that you'll carry with you throughout the rest of your day.
St. Philip Neri, pray for us.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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Meet and pray with St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi today, and share with your loved ones. St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi was an...
05/25/2026

Meet and pray with St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi today, and share with your loved ones.

St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi was an Italian Carmelite nun and mystic.
She was born in 1566 to a prominent family in Florence.
From a young age, she practiced meditation and devoted herself to daily prayer.
St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi experienced periods of both deep consolation and desolation in her relationship with God.
For forty days after making her vows as a Carmelite sister, she felt extremely close to God when she received the Eucharist, and she was
blessed by a rich prayer life.
But five years of desolation followed, during which she reported completely lacking the feeling of God's grace.
Later in life, God blessed her with many spiritual gifts, including being able to read the thoughts of others and curing some who were sick.
She died in sixteen oh seven after experiencing excruciating headaches that left her bedridden for the final three years of her life.
Today, we'll meditate on a scene from early in her life as a religious sister.
Begin with some deep breaths.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi had been a novice for a year when she became critically ill.
One of the sisters asked her how she could bear so much pain without complaint.
Mary pointed to the crucifix and said, See what the infinite love of God has suffered for my salvation.
That same love sees my weakness and gives me courage.
Those who call to mind the sufferings of Christ and who offer up their own to God through his passion find their pains sweet and
pleasant.
What stood out to you from these words?
Hold it in your mind.
Let's listen to that quote again.
See what the infinite love of God has suffered for my salvation.
That same love sees my weakness and gives me courage.
Those who call to mind the sufferings of Christ and who offer up their own to God through his passion find their pains sweet and
pleasant.
Let's spend the rest of our time resting in God's love.
St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi, pray for us.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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Meet and pray with St. Agatha Kim A-gi today, and share with your loved ones. St. Agatha Kim A-gi was born in 1787 in Ko...
05/24/2026

Meet and pray with St. Agatha Kim A-gi today, and share with your loved ones.

St. Agatha Kim A-gi was born in 1787 in Korea during a time when Christians were heavily persecuted.
She longed to be baptized, but her intellectual disability made it impossible for her to learn and remember any teachings on the faith.
At that time, the Catholic Church in Korea had been without any priest for a generation, and the faithful did not know that theological knowledge
is not a prerequisite for baptism.
So although she tried and tried, when Agatha could not memorize any prayers or teachings, she was denied baptism.
She continued to live out her faith regardless and was arrested for being a Christian.
Her community grew in admiration for her faith that remained throughout the difficulties she encountered.
She was finally baptized in prison before being martyred for her faith.
Today, we'll pray with words St. Agatha would reply with whenever asked about her faith.
Take a few moments to quiet your heart and mind as we prepare to pray.
Let's begin our prayer in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
When asked what she believed, St. Agatha would say, I only know Jesus and Mary.
When she could not learn prayers, St. Agatha would say, I only know Jesus and Mary.
And when she was ordered to denounce her faith, her response was the same.
I only know Jesus and Mary.
What stood out to you from these words?
Hold it in your mind.
Let's listen again and ask the Holy Spirit to guide us.
When asked what she believed, St. Agatha would say, I only know Jesus and Mary.
When she could not learn prayers, St. Agatha would say, I only know Jesus and Mary.
And when she was ordered to denounce her faith, her response was the same.
I only know Jesus and Mary.
What does this mean to you?
Bring your thoughts and prayers to God.
St. Agatha Kim A-gi, pray for us.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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Meet and pray St. Christopher today, and share with your loved ones. According to the Church's tradition, St. Christophe...
05/23/2026

Meet and pray St. Christopher today, and share with your loved ones.

According to the Church's tradition, St. Christopher is venerated as a martyr from the third century.
His legend goes that he was in search of the most powerful king.
So he served his local king, and then he followed after Satan.
But finally, he looked for the one whom even Satan feared.
And he eventually found a hermit who taught him all about Christ.
One day, Christopher was working at a river, and he helped carry a child across the water.
The child later revealed himself as Christ.
This moment is popularly depicted in sacred art.
According to the Roman Martyrology, Christopher is believed to have been executed around February 1951.
In 1969, when Pope Paul the Sixth revised the Church's liturgical calendar, St. Christopher's feast was removed, but he still remains a recognized saint.
St. Christopher is the patron saint of travelers, and his name means bearer of Christ.
Today, we'll meditate on a passage from an encyclical written by Pope Saint John Paul the Second called The Mission of the Redeemer.
Take a few moments to quiet your heart and mind as we prepare to pray.
Ask God to help you be aware of His presence with you here and now.
Let's begin our prayer in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
The Church is called to bear witness to Christ by taking courageous and prophetic stands in the face of corruption of political or economic power,
by not seeking her own glory and material wealth, by using her resources to serve the poorest of the poor, and by imitating Christ's own
simplicity of life.
The Church and her missionaries must also bear the witness of humility above all, with regard to themselves, a humility which allows them to make
a personal and communal examination of conscience in order to correct in their behavior whatever is contrary to the Gospel and disfigures the face of
Christ.
Recall that the name Christopher means bearer of Christ.
How are you being called to bear witness to Christ today?
Rest in silence with God.
We'll let you know when our time comes to a close.
St. Christopher, pray for us.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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Meet and pray with St. Rita of Cascia today, and share with your loved ones St. Rita of Cascia was a wife, mother, widow...
05/22/2026

Meet and pray with St. Rita of Cascia today, and share with your loved ones

St. Rita of Cascia was a wife, mother, widow, and member of a religious community.
Rita wanted to become a nun but was forced into marrying a harsh and cruel man.
During her eighteen-year marriage, she raised two sons.
After her husband was killed in a brawl and her sons had died, Rita joined the Augustinian nuns.
Her prayerfulness and charity became legendary.
She meditated especially on Christ's Passion.
And when she developed wounds on her forehead, people quickly associated them with the wounds from Christ's Crown of Thorns.
St. Rita is the patron saint of lost and impossible causes, sickness, wounds, marital problems, abuse, mothers, and loneliness.
Today is her feast day, and we'll meditate on a short quote from this great saint.
Let's begin with a few deep breaths.
Let's begin our prayer in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
St. Rita said, "Let me, my Jesus, share in your suffering at least one of your thorns.
What stood out to you from these words?
Hold it in your mind.
Let's listen again and ask the Holy Spirit to guide us. "Let me, my Jesus, share in your suffering at least one of your thorns.
In honor of St. Rita's love of meditating on the Passion of Jesus, let's spend the rest of our time contemplating the suffering Christ underwent for us.
As our time wraps up, thank God for this time of prayer.
Take a moment to think of one small part of this prayer that you'll carry with you throughout the rest of your day.
St. Rita, pray for us.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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Meet and pray with Pope St. Leo the Great today, and share with your loved ones. Pope St. Leo the Great is considered on...
05/21/2026

Meet and pray with Pope St. Leo the Great today, and share with your loved ones.

Pope St. Leo the Great is considered one of the most influential popes in the history of the Church.
When he was elected Pope in April, he immediately faced turmoil.
There were many doctrinal controversies and heresies that confused the faithful, and there were threats from Eastern armies.
In his numerous letters and sermons, Leo made clear the natures of Christ as both God and man and solidified these truths at the Council
of Chalcedon.
Leo is well known for his confrontation with Attila the Hun.
When Attila invaded Italy, Leo was sent as an envoy to meet him.
The details around the meeting are ambiguous, but Attila suddenly withdrew and retreated from his planned attack.
Pope St. Leo the Great died in April and is one of only two popes esteemed as a Doctor of the Church.
Today, we'll meditate on a passage from one of Pope St. Leo the Great's sermons.
Take a few moments to quiet your heart and mind as we prepare to pray.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Pope St. Leo the Great said, Christian, acknowledge your dignity, and, becoming a partner in the divine nature, refuse to return to the old baseness by degenerate
conduct.
Remember the head and the body of which you are a member.
Recollect that you were rescued from the power of darkness and brought out into God's light and kingdom.
Spend some time with these words.
Let them lead you to a conversation with God.
Sit now in the light of Christ.
Pope St. Leo the Great, pray for us.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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Meet and pray with St. Luke today, and share with your loved ones. Today, we celebrate the feast of the Gospel writer St...
05/20/2026

Meet and pray with St. Luke today, and share with your loved ones.

Today, we celebrate the feast of the Gospel writer St. Luke.
Luke is believed to have been a traveling companion and coworker of Paul.
Since the early Church, Luke has been considered the author of both the Gospel of Luke and the Book of Acts, contributing to the New
Testament more than any other writer.
In the very first chapter of the Gospel of Luke, Luke lays out why he is writing, to gather together eyewitness accounts and show how
Jesus is the fulfillment of the whole story of God and humanity.
The language of his Gospel emphasizes the universal salvation of Christ and the tenderness of God.
St. Luke is the patron of physicians, artists, and brewers.
Today, we'll meditate on the calling of Peter in St. Luke's Gospel, a reflection of how God calls and desires each of us.
Take a few moments to quiet your heart and mind as we prepare to pray.
Ask God to help you be aware of his presence with you here and now.
Let's pray. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Luke.
Peter fell at the knees of Jesus and said, depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man.
For astonishment at the catch of fish they had made seized him and all those with him.
And likewise, James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were partners of Simon.
Jesus said to Simon, do not be afraid.
From now on, you will be catching men.
When they brought their boats to the shore, they left everything and followed him.
How is God speaking to you through this prayer today?
Rest in silence with God.
We'll let you know when our time comes to a close.
St. Luke, pray for us.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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Meet and pray with Blessed Chiara Luce Badano today, and share with your loved ones. Chiara Luce Badano was born on Octo...
05/19/2026

Meet and pray with Blessed Chiara Luce Badano today, and share with your loved ones.

Chiara Luce Badano was born on October 29th, 1971, in Italy.
She grew up in a Catholic household.
And when she was nine years old, she joined the Focolare Movement, an international organization that encouraged Christian unity and love for the suffering Christ.
Chiara was a normal Italian teenager, playing sports, listening to music, and enjoying the outdoors.
And in everything, she served God and others with constant charity.
In 1988, Chiara was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer, but she embraced her suffering with great love.
She denied painkillers during her treatment so that she could offer all of her sufferings to Jesus.
In her final years, she suffered with unwavering courage and joy and died on October 7th, 1990, at 18 years old.
She was declared blessed in 2010 and is an example of great holiness in ordinary life.
Today, we'll meditate on a few quotes from Blessed Chiara.
Take a few moments to quiet your heart and mind as we prepare to pray.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Whenever she was confronted with a new suffering, Blessed Chiara would say, "For you, Jesus, if you want it, I want it too."
She also said, "I have nothing left, but I still have my heart.
And with that, I can always love.
Lastly, she said, "I only care about doing the will of God, doing it well in the present moment.
For the rest of this time, simply be with Jesus.
Let him lead you as you pray.
As our time wraps up, thank God for this time of prayer.
Take a moment to think of one small part of this prayer that you'll carry with you throughout the rest of your day.
Blessed Chiara Luce Badano, pray for us.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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