Righteous Martyr Maria Skobtsova
Jul 20th, 2007 by michelle
At one time I had considered Maria Skobtsova to be my patron saint, but I ended up going with St. Melania the Younger. One of my good friends chose St. Maria when she was chrismated about a year ago.
Here is an interesting article written about her. She is commemorated on this day.
PRAYER TO SAINT MARIA
MARTYR OF RAVENSBRUCK
MARTYR OF RAVENSBRUCK
O Saint Maria, while you lived among us, you showed us that obedience to the will of God is the path to the Kingdom of heaven. Though the world was engulfed in war and had forgotten the ways of God, you never ceased to care for the sick, the homeless, the weak and the spiritually lost. You did not let the coldness of hatred enter into your being, but showed compassion toward all God’s children. Now, O faithful witness of Christ our God, look down from your heavenly abode upon those who raise their voice to you in prayer. Intercede for us before the Throne of God, that we may be strengthened in love for God and love for our neighbor. Grant us the grace to see God’s image in every human being. Through word and deed, you taught us to be patient in suffering, joyful in time of adversity, and to put one’s trust in God’s providence at all times, at every place and in each circumstance during our lifetime. Grant us to see our countless voluntary and involuntary sins. Renew our faith and trust in the Living God and His forgiveness. At the hour of our death, take us by the hand, granting us the courage to stand before the awesome judgement seat of Christ. May we be counted worthy of the joy of the eternal Kingdom awaiting all those Who love Christ with their whole hearts. Amen.
We extol you, O holy Martyr Maria, and we honor your precious sufferings, which you endured for the sake of Christ our God.
Holy St. Maria, pray to God for us.
Just wanted to pop in and say hi! I pray as your time draws near you have peace and joy and that all will go well!
Rebeca