Saint Gregory is the patron saint of Educators, Musicians and Singers. He was born into a wealthy family. He sold his possessions and built monasteries in Rome and Sicily with the money he made. Gregory was elected Pope and sent Saint Austin to convert Anglo-Saxons to Christianity.
Saint Gregory the Great's Easter Prayer
It is only rightwith all the powers of our heart and mind,to praise You Father and your Only-begotten Son,Our Lord Jesus Christ:Dear Father, by Your wondrouscondescension of loving-kindness toward us,Your servants, You gave up Your Son.Dear Jesus, You paid the debt of Adamfor us to the Eternal Father by Your blood poured forth in loving-kindness. You cleared away the darkness of sinBy Your magnificent and radiant Resurrection. You broke the bonds of deathand rose from the grave as a Conqueror.You reconciled heaven and earth. Our life had no hope of eternal happinessbefore You redeemed us. Your Resurrection has washed away our sins,restored our innocence and brought us joy.How inestimbale is the tenderness of Your love!
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Prayer to Saint Gregory the Great
Father, you guide your peoplewith kindness and governus with love.
By the prayers of Saint Gregorygive the spirit of wisdomto those you have called to leadyour Church.
May growth of your peoplein holiness be the eternal joy ofyour shepherds.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ,Your Son, who lives and reignswith you in the unity of theHoly Spirit, one God,for ever and ever.Amen.
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