Saint of the day · December 30
6th day in the Octave of Christmas — Weekday
2026 · Wednesday
6th day in the Octave of Christmas
Weekday · Christmas Time white
2027 · Thursday
6th day in the Octave of Christmas
Weekday · Christmas Time white
2028 · Saturday
6th day in the Octave of Christmas
Weekday · Christmas Time white
Psalm of the day: Psalm 142
1 A contemplation by David, when he was in the cave. A Prayer. I cry with my voice to Yahweh. With my voice, I ask Yahweh for mercy.
2 I pour out my complaint before him. I tell him my troubles.
3 When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, you knew my route. On the path in which I walk, they have hidden a snare for me.
4 Look on my right, and see; for there is no one who is concerned for me. Refuge has fled from me. No one cares for my soul.
5 I cried to you, Yahweh. I said, “You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.”
6 Listen to my cry, for I am in desperate need. Deliver me from my persecutors, for they are too strong for me.
7 Bring my soul out of prison, that I may give thanks to your name. The righteous will surround me, for you will be good to me.
Prayer of the day: Prayer to Saint Expedite (for Urgent Causes)
You who are a Warrior Saint, you who are the Saint of the afflicted, you who are the Saint of the desperate, you who are the Saint of urgent causes, protect me, help me, give me strength, courage, and serenity.
Attend to my request (make your request).
Help me overcome these difficult hours, protect me from all who may harm me.
Protect my family, attend to my request with urgency.
Restore my peace and tranquility.
I will be grateful for the rest of my life and will carry your name to all who have faith.
Amen.
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