St. Christopher Statue 3.5"

Prayer to St. Christopher

The Motorist's Prayer

Grant me O Lord a steady
hand and watchful eye that
no one shall be hurt as I
pass by.  Thou gravest life, I
pray no act of mine may
take away or mar that gift of
Thine.  Shelter those, dear
Lord, who bear me company,
from the evils of fire and all
calamity.  Teach me to use my
car for others' need; nor
miss through love of undue
speed the beauty of the
world; that thus I may with
joy and courtesy go on my
way.  St. Christopher, holy
patron of travelers, protect
me and lead me safely to
my destiny.

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St. Christopher
Patron Saint of Travelers

Christopher was born under the name of Offero in the third century in Canaan.  He grew to be a man of great size and strength, and wanted to serve only the leaders that were the strongest and bravest.  He wandered the world searching for those he could deem worthy of his services.  He was unsuccessful until he met a hermit who lived by a dangerous stream.  The hermit served may people by guiding them to the places where thy could safely cross the stream.  The hermit was a Christian and he shared his faith with Offero.  In time, Offero pledged his allegiance to God and took the hermit's place helping travelers across the river.  Unlike the hermit, Offero did not guide them to the places were it was safest to cross, but rather he used his size and strength to carry each traveler across the stream.  In it said that one day, he carried a small child across, and as they made their way, the weight of the child became heavier and heavier to the point where the powerful Offero found the burden almost unbearable.  When they arrived on the other side, the child told Offero that he was Christ and that the weight that Offero shouldered was the weight of the world upon Christ's shoulders.  Offero was then baptized by Jesus with the water of the stream and given the name Christopher that means "Christ-bearer".  St Christopher is the patron of travelers, drivers, sailors, and transportation workers.

Feast Day: July 25

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