21st Century Catholic

Through this prayer we remember the seven sufferings of Mary. We place ourselves under her unbound love and seek her strength against our own sorrows. Did you know that devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows is an old and, over time, a virtuous custom that have been established to enter into the heart of Mary? … Read more

Valentine’s day is nowadays synonymous with romance. But few people are familiar with the story of St. Valentine, a powerful patron saint to help with matters of love and for protection. Learning about this powerful saint is sure to bring you closer to him. We also have prayers dedicated to him for blessings and intercessions. … Read more

Ever since we were kids we have known our birthday is a special day. A special day for our connection with God, and with our family, friends, and loved ones. A prayer said on a birthday is specially powerful, and a great opportunity to give thanks and to keep our loved ones in mind. Praying … Read more

We often hear from people that they wish that they could pray to Saint Matthew for money problems, and yet they are worried about the consequences. Are you one of them? If you are then you need to understand that prayer to Saint Matthew can and will work to help you out of your money … Read more

First of all: it is normal to feel tempted to masturbate. We should not feel ashamed about feeling it. However, we should not fall into temptation. There are different ways of dealing with these urges, from finding a distraction to exercising. A powerful way to avoid it, however, is by praying against masturbation. What Does … Read more

Praying for a healthy heart is always important, for our own health and for the sake of those around us. Although it is but the flesh, we should take care of our bodies. The Bible says in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20: “Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within … Read more

Christmas season is a powerful time for prayers. The day of Christ’s birth is not a time to think about gifts, but to think about each other, about our families, and to be thankful for all we have. We have collected here some of our favorite prayers to say in this season. Let us know … Read more

Who do we pray to when we need a miracle? Saint Philomena is a powerful but not very well known saint that can truly change your life. The patron saint of impossible causes, Saint Philomena was martyred at the very young age of 13. She was always very pious and never lost her innocence. She … Read more

Saint Rita was faced with an impossible situation, and through her faith she persevered. Today we pray for her intercession so we might do the same. Sometimes in life we are faced with situations that seem impossible to solve. Yet even then we know that through our faith we will persevere. St. Rita’s intercession can … Read more

Sometimes in life we feel that we need a miracle to help us. Our situation might feel desperate or hopeless. However, we also know somebody is always there to intercede for us and help. St. Jude is the patron saint of hopeless causes, and the most powerful saint to ask for a miracle. St. Jude … Read more

If you currently have eye problems, are looking for healing, or have a surgery coming up, you might want to pray to St. Lucy, patron saint of the eyes. Her intervention can help with healing and protection. Read below for a powerful prayer to St. Lucy to help with eye-related Who is St. Lucy? Born … Read more

This is a popular prayer, which is used by many people to pray to the sword of St Michael. These are prayers for protection against evil, and to strengthen our faith. This is a popular traditional prayer, which is also often used by those who serve in the military. This prayer has been historically used … Read more

Archangel Chamuel is known as the angel of love and healing, and he can help you not only create new relationships, but strengthen the ones you already have. Pray to him for peaceful relationships, or to reconciliate with someone. Next time you’re having a bad day and feel like you’re on the brink of a … Read more

Is your family line plagued by divorce, poverty, addiction, or sinful behavior? You might be under a generational curse. As per Exodus 34:7: “Yet he does not leave the guilty unpunished; he punishes the children and their children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation.” Catholic prayers to break generational curses … Read more

Love can be a tricky thing. Sometimes we spend a long time looking for it, or sometimes we have to go through the heartache of somebody we love leaving us. Thankfully, for these moments we can ask for the help of none other than St. Martha herself – the first Christian woman. A prayer to … Read more

Being in urgent need of money is a terrible situation to be in. Regardless of how this came to be, we want to solve it now so we can keep looking towards our future. In times of distress like this, it’s normal to look for help and to pray for assistance. For moments like this, … Read more

For those of us with cats, it’s normal to worry about them and want the best for them. It could also be the case that we are worried because our cat is sick or lost. If this is the case, please do not despair. St. Gertrude is the patron saint of cats, and through her … Read more

St. Benedict is a powerful saint against evil and witchcraft. Prayers to him can help not only you but also your loved ones who might be going through a dark period. St. Benedict was proclaimed by Pope Paul VI as the patron saint of Europe. He portrayed the spirit of moderation. Benedict’s monks are allowed … Read more

St. Gerard is the patron saint of pregnancy and expectant mothers, and can also help improve fertility. Are you looking to conceive, or are you already expecting and want the best for your child? Here are some powerful prayers to St. Gerard. When you are feeling down and out, pray to St Gerard for comfort … Read more

Saint Barbara was a Christian martyr who can intercede in our behalf when we need protection. She is one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers, a title given to those who offer particularly effective intercessions to their devotees. Because of this, she should be one of the first saints on your mind when facing a dangerous … Read more