Prophet Elijah

Virtue: Faith

Motto: Be Zealous in your faith.

Colour: Green for the olives that made the oil of the bread he multiplied for the widow Zerephath.

Symbol: A crow for the crow that fed him when he was hiding from Jezebel.

Prayer: 

Dear Lord, like the Prophet Elijah,

let us remember that you are our God

and we are your servants

and let all we do be done at your Word.

Amen

St Simon Stock and Prophet Elijah

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Saint John of the Cross

Value: Attainment / Service

Motto: To serve, not be served.

Colour: Sandy yellow for the colour of the wood of the cross.

Symbol: A cross, as John was dedicated to the cross of Christ.

Prayer:

Dear Lord, like St John of the Cross,

let us act that by means of this loving activity

we may attain to the vision of ourselves

in Your beauty in eternal life.

Amen

St Simon Stock and St John of the Cross

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Saint Teresa of Avila

Value: Reflection / Trust

Motto: Trust that you are where God wants you.

Colour: Orange as this was her favourite colour.

Symbol: A dove, for the peace of God and a symbol of the Holy Spirit.

Prayer:

Lord, like St Teresa of Avila,

grant that we may always allow ourselves to be guided by You,

always follow Your plans,

and perfectly accomplish Your Holy Will.

Amen

St Simon Stock and St Teresa of Ávila

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Saint Therese of Lisieux

Virtue: Charity

Motto: Do small things with great love.

Colour: Violet purple for the colour of flowers as she was called the little flower.

Symbol: A rose, as she is called the little flower.

Prayer:

O my God! Like St Thérèse of Lisieux,

we offer you all our actions this day,

even our little acts of love,

for the intentions and for the glory of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Amen

St Simon Stock and St Thérèse of Lisieux

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Saint Titus Brandsma

Virtue: Hope

Motto: Hope that an eternal light shines for you.

Colour: Blue for his martyrdom and national flag.

Symbol: Palm leaves, as they are the symbols of martyrdom.

Prayer:

Dear Lord, like St Titus Brandsma,

when looking up at you,

let us see your loving eyes on me;

love that fills our hearts, knowing what a faithful friend you are.

Amen

St Simon Stock and St Titus Brandsma

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Saint Teresa Benedicta for the Cross

Value: Appreciation / Seek

Motto: Those who seek God, seek truth.

Colour: Red for her martyrdom.

Symbol: Star of David, as she was Jewish and was killed during the second world war.

Prayer:

O Prince of Peace,

help us, like St Teresa Benedicta,

to live in daily contact with You,

listening to the words You have spokenand obeying them.

Amen

St Simon Stock and St Teresa Benedicta

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