Prayer to Saint Lorenzo Ruiz for Strength to Endure Life’s Challenges

Saint Lorenzo Ruiz, the first Filipino saint and martyr, is known for his unwavering faith and courage in the face of persecution. A layman, devoted father, and steadfast follower of Christ, he brought honor to his country by choosing to die rather than renounce his faith during his missionary journey to Japan.

This seeks his powerful intercession, asking for strength to endure life’s challenges and to grow in hope and love for God. Through this prayer, we honor Saint Lorenzo’s witness to faith and ask for his guidance in living a life devoted to Christ.

Prayer to Saint Lorenzo Ruiz

Most merciful and almighty God, You bestowed as gift to Lorenzo Ruiz the strength to withstand the overpowering forces of death for the sake of his faith in You. Through his prayers, help us to follow his example by overcoming all life's trials and eventually, increase our hope and love in You.

O Saint Lorenzo Ruiz, you brought honor to your country, having been a level-headed and prudent father of the family, a witness of Christ in We present all our petitions to God through your help so that by our actions, we may know more and love more Jesus our Lord and Savior.

We humbly implore your intercession, O dear Saint Lorenzo, for the infinite glory of God and in honor of your triumph as à martyr of Christ defender Christianity.

Amen.

Saint Lorenzo Ruiz, pray for us.