Saint Agatha, Virgin and Martyr

Today we celebrate the commemoration of St. Agatha, Virgin and Martyr.

Saint Agatha suffered martyrdom at Catania in Sicily, probably during the persecution of Decius. From antiquity her cult spread throughout the Church; her name was therefore inserted into the Roman Canon.

Prayer

Lord,
let your forgiveness be won for us
by the pleading of Saint Agatha,
who found favor with you by her chastity
and by her courage in suffering death for the gospel.
Amen!

Credits:
Christian Prayer: The Liturgy of Hours
Sing a Song of Murder - Thanks for the Picture