Prayer Journals

St. Benedict of Nursia (480-543) Founder of western monasticism, St. Benedict is one of the most revered saints in the Catholic Church. After living as a hermit, he went on to found numerous monasteries and developed the Rule of St. Benedict which is still practiced to this day by monks and laity alike. During his life he performed many miracles including casting out demons, bringing the dead back to life, and bilocating. St. Benedict is the Patron of monks, agricultural workers, bee keepers, cavers, civil engineers, coppersmiths, dying people, Europe, farmers, and Italian architects. His intercession is often sought against diseases (including contagious diseases and pandemics), against poisoning, against temptations, against possessions & during exorcisms, and against witchcraft. This prayer journal has a prayer book section, containing a biography of St. Benedict, information about the St. Benedict Jubilee medal, descriptions of several of his miracles, the Rule of St. Benedict for Daily Living, a litany, a novena, prayers, a benedictine blessing, quotes, and beautiful classical artwork. In addition to these 34 pages, this prayer journal contains 74 lined pages that can be used as a journal, to record prayer intentions, or as a notebook.

St. Maximilian Kolbe (1894 — 1941) was a Polish Franciscan friar who volunteered to die in place of a stranger in the German death camp of Auschwitz. After having a vision of the Blessed Virgin Mary when he was 12, he spent the rest of his life promoting devotion to her. He organized the Militia Immaculata to increase devotions to the Immaculate, and founded monasteries in Japan and India, but eventually got swept up in World War II in his home country of Poland. He is a venerated martyr of charity, and patron saint of drug addicts, prisoners and political prisoners, families, the pro-life movement, amateur radio operators, and journalists.

This prayer journal contains:

• a beautiful biography provided by the Fransiscans of the Immaculate
• a Consecration to the Immaculate according to St. Maximilian Kolbe including his commentary
• a novena
• prayers
• a responsory prayer
• quotes by St. Kolbe
• photos of St. Kolbe

It also has 75 lined pages for your to record your own notes and prayer intentions.

St. Anne, mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary and grandmother of Jesus Christ, is a widely venerated Saint in the Catholic Church. She is the patron Saint of Canada, Detroit, Sri Lanka, Brittany (France), married women, mothers, grandmothers, pregnancy, childless couples, sterility, homemakers, child care providers, miners, lace makers and seamstresses, equestrians and stablemen, and teachers.

This prayer journal contains:

• a biography
• an excerpt from the Liturgy of Hours
• a novena
• a treasury of prayers
• beautiful classical artwork

It also contains 75 lined pages for you to record your own notes and prayer intentions.

St. John Paul II (1920-2005) Born Karol Wojtyla, he was born in a small town just outside Krakow, Poland. He began attending the seminary in secret in 1942 during the Nazi occupation of Poland, and was ordained in 1946. Elected to the papacy in 1978, he took the name John Paul II and became one of the longest-serving popes in the Church’s history. He was also one of the most-travelled popes of all time, and as co-patron of World Youth Day he breathed new life into his efforts of The New Evangelization. St. John Paul II was also responsible for a series of catechetical instructions that resulted in the Theology of the Body, the Jubilee Year of 2000, and creation of the John Paul II Pontifical Theological Institute for Marriage and Family Sciences. This prayer journal contains photos, a biography from the St. John Paul II National Shrine, a collection of prayers written by St. John Paul II, a novena, and several intercessory prayers. It also contains 74 lined pages that can be used as a journal, to record prayer intentions, or as a notebook.

St. Thomas Aquinas (1225 — 1274) was one of the most influential theologians in history. Uniquely gifted and a tireless Dominican priest, he published over 60 theological manuscripts. He is most widely known for his "Summa Theologiae", a scholastic approach of defining "The Sum of Theology." He is widely regarded as an immensely influential philosopher, theologian, and jurist in the tradition of scholasticism. He is the patron saint of students, teachers, universities, and schools.

This prayer journal contains:

• a thorough biography of St. Thomas Aquinas from the Catholic Encyclopedia that covers his life, his works, and his influence on the Catholic Church and the intellectual life
• a novena
• a collection of beautiful prayers written by St. Thomas Aquinas
• quotes from St. Thomas Aquinas
• beautiful classical illustrations
• 69 lined pages for you to record your own notes and prayer intentions.

St. John the Baptist, cousin of Jesus Christ, sometimes called “The Precursor”, is venerated in all Christian denominations. He is the patron saint of baptism, conversion to faith, builders, tailors, printers, people dealing with storms, and people who have seizures. He is also the patron saint of the Knights of Malta (also known as the Knights Hospitaller of Jerusalem), and many geographic locations, including French Canada, Newfoundland, Jordan, and the cities of Cesena (Italy), Florence (Italy), Genoa (Italy), Turin (Italy), Monza (Italy), Perth (Scotland), Cornwall (England), Porto (Portugal), San Juan (Puerto Rico), and Charleston (South Carolina).

This prayer journal contains:

• a complete biography
• a litany
• a novena
• prayers
• a selection of scripture
• beautiful classical artwork.

It also contains 75 lined pages for you to record your own notes and prayer intentions.

St. Margaret of Castello (1287 - 1320) Was born blind and crippled. Her parents were nobles, and to avoid the dishonor of having such a child, they hid her in a room at the age of six, then later abandoned her. The light of God penetrated her heart, and despite her hardships she persevered in her faith and flourished as a third order Dominican. She is the patron saint of the pro-life movement, the unwanted, and the abandoned. This prayer journal contains: four biographies, a novena to St. Margaret of Castello, the St. Margaret of Castello litany, prayers, and 74 lined journal pages.

St. Peter the Apostle — also known as Simon Peter, Cephas, or “The Rock” — was the leader of the twelve disciples, the disciple chosen by Jesus Christ to lead His Church, and the first Pope, the Vicar of Christ. Martyred for the faith in Rome, his courageous example inspires countless Christians every day, is the namesake of cities such as St. Petersburg and Saint-Pierre, and is venerated around the world as the patron saint of netmakers, shipbuilders, and fishermen.

This prayer journal contains:

• a thorough biography of St. Peter from the Catholic Encyclopedia
• a novena
• a selection of scriptural passages
• a prayer to St. Peter
• beautiful classical artwork
• 75 lined pages for you to record your own notes and prayer intentions

The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a Catholic feast on December 8th that celebrates the Mary’s conception made free from the stain of Original Sin by Divine providence. This Immaculate Conception Prayer Journal contains a precious treasury of art and sacred devotions to deepen your connection to “The Immaculata.” 

It contains:

• reflections by St. Thomas Aquinas
• reflections by St. Alphonses de Liguori
• reflections by St. Catherine of Siena
• the Litany of Loreto
• an excerpt from “The Glories of Mary” by St. Alphonses de Liguori
• a 13-page novena with mediations and reflections for each day, republished and re-typeset from the early 1900's original
• instructions on how to say the Rosary
• Marian prayers
• four popular Marian hymns
• a beautiful collection of classical artwork
• 73 lined pages to record your own notes, prayers, and prayer intentions.

St. Michael the Archangel, the Prince of Angels, is widely venerated as the angel that cast Lucifer and and his rebellious followers out of Heaven. Venerated as a powerful intercessor in times of spiritual warfare, Saint Michael is also the patron saint of those in the military, police officers, firemen, and those who work in dangerous conditions.

This prayer journal contains:

• a thorough biography of St. Michael from the Catholic Encyclopedia
• two novenas
• a collection of prayers to St. Michael in both English and Latin
• the Chaplet of St. Michael
• the Litany of St. Michael
• beautiful classical artwork
• 73 lined pages for you to record your own notes and prayer intentions

The Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary is a Catholic feast on March 25th that celebrates the archangel Gabriel’s annunciation that God had chosen her to become the mother of Jesus Christ. The Annunciation Prayer Journal contains a precious treasury of art and sacred devotions to deepen your connection to “The Ark of the New Covenant.” 

It contains:

• reflections by St. Thomas Aquinas
• reflections by St. Alphonses de Liguori
• reflections by St. Catherine of Siena
• the Litany of Loreto
• an excerpt from “The Glories of Mary” by St. Alphonses de Liguori
• a 12-day novena with mediations and reflections for each day, republished and re-typeset from the early 1900's original
• instructions on how to say the Rosary
• Marian prayers
• four popular Marian hymns
• a beautiful collection of classical artwork
• 73 lined pages to record your own notes, prayers, and prayer intentions.

St. Francis of Assisi (1181 — 1226) was a Catholic friar, deacon, stigmatic, confessor of the faith, and the founder of the Franciscan Order (Order of Friars Minor, or OFM). The patron Saint of Italy, animals, merchants & ecologists, he is one of the most venerated Saints in the Catholic Church.

This prayer journal contains:

• a thorough biography of St. Francis of Assisi from the Catholic Encyclopedia
• a novena
• a collection of beautiful prayers written by St. Francis
• quotes from St. Francis
• beautiful classical artwork
• 75 lined pages for you to record your own notes and prayer intentions.

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a Catholic feast on August 15th that celebrates Mary’s bodily assumption into Heaven after her death. The Assumption Prayer Journal contains a precious treasury of art and sacred devotions to deepen your connection to “The Queen of Heaven.” 

It contains:

• reflections by St. Thomas Aquinas
• reflections by St. Alphonses de Liguori
• reflections by St. Catherine of Siena
• the Litany of Loreto
• an excerpt from “The Glories of Mary” by St. Alphonses de Liguori
• an 11-page novena with mediations and reflections for each day, republished and re-typeset from the early 1900's original
• instructions on how to say the Rosary
• Marian prayers
• four popular Marian hymns
• a beautiful collection of classical artwork
• 73 lined pages to record your own notes, prayers, and prayer intentions.

St. John the Evangelist (6 A.D. — 99 A.D.) was the youngest of the Twelve Disciples. At the Last Supper, he was the one who was permitted to lay his head on Jesus’ chest, and he was the only disciple who accompanied Jesus to the Cross at Calvary. As an Apostle he performed miracles, wrote the Gospel of John, three epistle letters, and the Apocalypse (also known as the Revelation of John or the Book of Revelations.) St. John the Evangelist is one of the prominent saints in all of Christendom. In the Catholic Church he is the patron saint of writers, booksellers, art dealers, printers, and friendships.

A perfect companion to a Bible study of St. John’s Gospel, this prayer journal contains:

• two biographies of St. John
• an examination of St. John’s Gospel
• two novenas, including a Biblical Novena
• a collection of intercessory prayers
• quotes from Scripture
• reflections
• beautiful classical artwork
• 75 lined pages for you to record your own notes and prayer intentions

The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a Catholic feast on September 8th that celebrates Mary’s birth to St. Anne and St. Joachim. The Nativity of Mary Prayer Journal contains a precious treasury of art and sacred devotions to deepen your connection to “The Mystical Rose.” 

It contains:

• reflections by St. Thomas Aquinas
• reflections by St. Alphonses de Liguori
• reflections by St. Catherine of Siena
• the Litany of Loreto
• an excerpt from “The Glories of Mary” by St. Alphonses de Liguori
• a 12-page novena with mediations and reflections for each day, republished and re-typeset from the early 1900's original
• instructions on how to say the Rosary
• Marian prayers
• four popular Marian hymns
• a beautiful collection of classical artwork
• 73 lined pages to record your own notes, prayers, and prayer intentions.

St. Luke the Evangelist, wrote the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. A doctor, he wrote in the most perfect Greek of any of the Apostles. An artist, he is believed to have painted the first icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary holding that infant Jesus. Saint Luke is the patron saint of artists, bachelors, physicians, surgeons, and farmers.

A perfect companion to a Bible study of St. Luke’s Gospel, this prayer journal contains:

• a 21-page biography
• a discussion of the authenticity of St. Luke’s Gospel
• a selection of scripture from his Gospel
• a novena
• a treasury of prayers
• beautiful classical artwork

It also contains 75 lined pages for you to record your own notes and prayer intentions.

The Seven Sorrows of Mary is a Catholic feast on September 15th that memorializes the seven swords of sorrow that pierced the heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Seven Sorrows of Mary Prayer Journal contains a precious treasury of art and sacred devotions to deepen your connection to “The Mother of Sorrows.”

It contains:

• reflections by St. Thomas Aquinas
• reflections by St. Alphonses de Liguori
• reflections by St. Catherine of Siena
• the Litany of Our Lady of Sorrows
• an excerpt from “The Glories of Mary” by St. Alphonses de Liguori
• a 10-page novena with mediations and reflections for each day, republished and re-typeset from the early 1900's original
• instructions on how to say the Rosary
• Marian prayers
• four popular Marian hymns
• a beautiful collection of classical artwork
• 73 lined pages to record your own notes, prayers, and prayer intentions.

St. Anthony of Padua (1195 — 1231) is one of the most popular Saints in Catholicism, and has been declared an Evangelical Doctor of the Catholic Church. A powerful intercessor, and popular Patron Saint, he is venerated by many individuals, families, and parishes around the world. He is the patron saint of lost & stolen things, sailors, fishermen, the poor, travelers, barren women, infertility, and pregnancy.

This prayer journal includes:

• a biography of St. Anthony from the Catholic Encyclopedia
• a novena
• prayers of intercession
• quotes, prayers, and meditations by St. Anthony
• beautiful classical artwork

It also has 77 lined pages for you to record your own prayer intentions.

St. Matthew the Evangelist, a tax collector originally named Levi, was called by Jesus to become one His Disciples. Renamed Matthew (“Gift of Yahweh”) by Jesus and writer of the Gospel of Matthew, he is the patron saint of accountants, bankers, tax collectors, civil servants, perfumers, and the city of Salerno, Italy.

A perfect companion to a Bible study of St. Matthew’s Gospel, this prayer journal contains:

• two biographies
• a 22-page examination of St. Matthew’s Gospel
• a selection of scripture from his Gospel
• a novena based on the Beatitudes
• a collections of prayers
• beautiful classical artwork

It also contains 73 lined pages for you to record your own notes and prayer intentions.

St. Catherine of Siena (1347 — 1380) is one of the most inspiring Saints in the Catholic Church. A mystic who vowed virginity at the age of 7 and entered the Dominican order at the age of 17, she played an influential role in ending the Avignon Papacy, traveled across Italy as an advocate for Church reform, served the poor and the sick, and called for peace between the warring provinces of Italy. She also wrote hundreds of letters to all classes of people to promote their salvation. In her many ecstasies, she was mystically wed to Jesus Himself, and received the marks of the stigmata in 1375. Saint Catherine is a Doctor of the Church and is a popular Patron Saint among many individuals, families, and parishes. She is also the Patron Saint of Italy, Europe, the United States, the Philippines, firefighters, nurses, people with illnesses, people ridiculed for their faith, sexual temptation, and people who had miscarriages.

This prayer journal includes beautiful artwork and a treasury of information to help increase your devotion:

• a biography of St. Catherine of Siena from the Catholic Encyclopedia
• the Papal Bull of Pope Pius II for her Canonization
• a novena
• a litany
• prayers by St. Catherine
• intercessory prayers to St. Catherine
• a Dominican Five Wednesdays of Devotion to St. Catherine
• excerpts from several of her letters

It also has 73 lined pages for you to record your own prayer intentions.

St. Jospeh, foster father of Jesus Christ and patriarch of the Holy Family, is one of the most popular Saints in Catholicism. A powerful intercessor, and popular Patron Saint, he is venerated by many individuals, families, and parishes around the world. He is the patron saint of unborn children, fathers, workers, travelers, immigrants, the Universal Church, and a happy death.

This prayer journal includes:

• a biography of St. Joseph from the Catholic Encyclopedia
• two novenas, including "St. Joseph's Cloak"
• prayers of intercession,
• meditations on St. Joseph by other saints
• beautiful classic artwork

It also has 73 lined pages for you to record your own prayer intentions.

St. Mark the Evangelist, also known as John Mark the Levite, was an Apostle and the author of the shortest of the four Gospels. He is the patron saint of notaries and lawyers, the City of Venice, opticians, pharmacists, painters, secretaries, interpreters, prisoners, glaziers, and stained glass workers.

A perfect companion to a Bible study of St. Mark’s Gospel, this prayer journal contains:

• a biography
• an 18-page examination of St. Mark's Gospel
• a selection of scripture from his Gospel
• a novena
• prayers
• beautiful classical artwork

It also contains 75 lined pages for you to record your own notes and prayer intentions.

St. Thomas the Apostle, also known as Didymus, was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ. He was a dedicated follower, but sometimes said things impulsively. Because of his unwillingness to believe the testimony of the other disciples who had seen the risen Christ, he gave rise to the expression “Doubting Thomas.” After the ascension of Christ, he went on to spread the Gospel to the Parthians, Medes, and Persians, eventually reaching India where he eventually died. Saint Thomas is the patron saint of builders, architects, India, Sri Lanka, and Pula, Croatia.

This prayer journal includes beautiful artwork and a treasury of information to help increase your devotion:

• two short biographies of St. Thomas
• a reflection from St. John Chrysostom
• a reflection from the Great Biblical Commentary of Cornelius À Lapide,
• a novena
• prayers
• excerpts from scripture

It also has 75 lined pages for you to record your own prayer intentions.

Also known as "The Little Flower, St. Thérèse of Lisieux (1873 — 1897 ) is a popular saint for her development of "The Little Way," a simple and approachable method for attaining holiness and a more perfect relationship with God. A popular Patron Saint and Doctor of the Church, she is venerated by many individuals, families, and parishes around the world. She is the patron saint of florists, foreign missions, loss of parents, priests, and the sick (particularly those with tuberculosis).

This prayer journal includes:

• a biography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux
• an introduction to "The Little Way"
• a novena
• prayers of intercession
• prayers and quotes by St. Thérèse
• beautiful photographs & artwork

It also has 73 lined pages for you to record your own prayer intentions.

St. Paul, perhaps the most notable convert to Christianity of all time, was converted on the road to Damascus by Jesus Christ Himself. He went on to evangelize the first-century throughout Europe and Asia minor, and authored 14 Epistles that became part of the Biblical Canon: Romans, 1 & 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 & 2 Thessalonians, 1& 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, and Hebrews. St. Paul was eventually martyred in Rome. He is the patron saint of missionaries, theologians, and Gentile Christians.

A perfect companion to a Bible study of the New Testament and the Epistles of Paul, this prayer journal contains:

• a 23-page biography of St. Paul covering his life and work, theology, and eschatology
• a 9-page discussion on his Epistle to the Romans
• summaries of each of his epistles from the Haydock Biblical Commentary and The Great Biblical Commentary of Cornelius À Lapide
• a selection of scripture from St. Paul’s Epistles
• a novena
• prayers
• 63 lined pages for you to record your own notes and prayer intentions

St. Joan of Arc (1412-1431) Daughter of pious French peasants, St. Joan of Arc was called by God at the age of 13 to help drive the English from French territory. At the age of 16 she began to lead the French army into battle against the English. She was eventually captured and sold to the English for 10,000 gold coins. The English put her on trial for heresy and witchcraft, then after she refused to recant her faith, they burned her at the stake. St. Joan of Arc is the patron saint of France, martyrs, captives, people ridiculed for their piety, prisoners, and women who have served in the military. This prayer journal contains a biography, poems in honor of Joan of Arc by St. Thérèse of Lisieux, a novena, litany, prayers, quotes, and beautiful classical artwork. In addition to these 26 pages, it also contains 74 lined pages that can be used as a journal, to record prayer intentions, or as a notebook.

St. Dominic (1170 — 1221) is one of the most influential Saints in the Catholic Church. Founder of the Order of Preachers (also known as the Dominican Order, or just “Dominicans”), he is also credited with receiving the Rosary from the Blessed Virgin Mary, and for developing the Nine Ways of Prayer. A popular Patron Saint, he is venerated by many individuals, families, parishes, missions, and religious orders that carry on his teaching legacy to this day. He is the patron saint of astronomers and astronomy, the Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo Pueblo, Valletta,  Birgu (Malta), Campana, Calabria, and Managua.

This prayer journal includes:

• a biography of St. Dominic from the Catholic Encyclopedia
• a novena with traditional hymn
• prayers of intercession
• instructions on how to say the Rosary
• a description of his Nine Ways of Prayer
• quotes by St. Dominic
• beautiful classical artwork

It also has 73 lined pages for you to record your own prayer intentions.

St. Patrick, “The Apostle of the Emerald Isle,” is the patron Saint of Ireland, Nigeria,  Montserrat, the Archdioceses of New York, Newark, and Melbourne, and the cities of Boston (Massachusetts), Rolla (Missouri), Loíza (Puerto Rico), and Murcia (Spain). He is also the patron saint of engineers and paralegals. He is often invoked to drive away snakes and sins, and is venerated as a Saint by the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches, and recognized as a Saint by the Anglican and Lutheran Churches as well.

This prayer journal contains:

• the Lorica of St. Patrick and its history
• a biography of the saint
• a novena and prayers
• excerpts from The Confession of Saint Patrick
• beautiful classical artwork

It also contains 75 lined pages for you to record your own notes and prayer intentions.