Prayer of Intercession to St. Bartholomew
God and loving Father, you have given us the glorious Apostle Bartholomew as our beloved Patron Saint and powerful advocate in heaven.
We offer you our prayers, animated by a spirit of confidence that through the efficacious intercession of Saint Bartholomew, we shall merit your unfailing help and protection and shall ever remain loyal and devoted to Divine will all the days of our life.
Teach us to cherish, proclaim, and practice the Gospel message of Christ, which Saint Bartholomew so eloquently preached and finally sealed with his heroic martyrdom.
As we prepare devoutly for his solemn feast by this novena of prayers, we trustingly raise our minds and hearts to you.
Refuse not, o Lord God, our humble petition but unite it with that of Apostle Bartholomew and of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of the Apostles, so that we may obtain the grace of true repentance for our Sins, of divine assistance in our spiritual and temporal wants, and of constant fidelity to all our Christian duties. This we ask through Jesus Christ, Our Lord,
Amen.
Prayer to follow Jesus like St. Bartholomew
St. Bartholomew the Apostle ImageO Jesus, Saint Bartholomew’s greatest desire was to know the truth. When first informed about You, his initial reaction was, “How can anything good come from Nazareth?” But as soon as he met You, he wanted to become one of Your disciples. You said of him, “Here is a man in whom there is no deception.” I ask him to pray against the deceptions that are influencing me and the people I know. Help us to experience Your affirmation when we are honest, give us courage to resist lying as a means of self-protection, and inspire our minds to recognize the truth when we hear it. Saint Bartholomew, pray for us. Amen.
Prayer to St. Bartholomew for Conversion
Dear St. Bartholomew, you were a faithful disciple of Jesus and brought the gospel to many people. I ask for your intercession as I seek to bring the love of Christ to those around me. Help me to be a witness to the truth, and to share the good news with others. May I always be open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit and may I be a shining example of faith and love. Amen.
Prayer to Saint Bartholomew for Healing
Dear St. Bartholomew, you were a healer and a comfort to those in need. I ask for your intercession as I seek physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. May I be restored to health and strength, and may I be a source of comfort and hope to others. Help me to trust in the Lord’s loving care, and to have faith in His power to heal. Amen.
Prayer to St. Bartholomew for Protection
Dear St. Bartholomew, you faced many challenges and dangers in your ministry, but you remained steadfast in your faith. I ask for your intercession as I face the challenges and difficulties of life. Protect me from harm, and give me the courage and strength to persevere in the face of adversity. Help me to always put my trust in God, and to be a faithful witness to His love. Amen.