St. Barbara was a 3rd-century Christian martyr, one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers, known for her unwavering faith despite imprisonment and torture. According to tradition, she was locked in a tower by her pagan father and later martyred for her Christian faith.
These prayers invoke her protection against storms, sudden death, and danger, making them particularly meaningful for those seeking courage in trials and protection in perilous situations.
Historical Context
Saint: Barbara of Nicomedia
Feast Day: December 4
Patronage: Artillerymen, Miners, Protection against Lightning and Fire
Era: 3rd Century
Saint Barbara Prayer 1
O Saint Barbara,
You are revered among the faithful
as one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers.
Your life serves as a vivid reminder
that our world is filled with extreme anger and pain,
but that our faith and hope in the Father,
the Son, and the Holy Spirit can alleviate our burdens.
Pray for me from Heaven
that I may follow your example
by treating God with His established plan for my life.
Amen.
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Saint Barbara Prayer 2
St Barbara,
You are stronger than the tower of a fortress
and the fury of hurricanes.
Do not let lightning hit me,
thunder frighten me
or the roar of canons jolt my courage or bravery.
Stay always by my side
so that I may confront all the storms
and battles of my life
with my head held high and a serene countenance.
Winning all the struggles,
may I, aware of doing my duty,
be grateful to you, my protector,
and render thanks to God,
the Creator of heaven, earth and nature
who has the power to dominate the fury of the storm
and to mitigate the cruelty of war.
St Barbara, pray for us.
Amen.
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Saint Barbara Prayer 3
Father in heaven,
Who among the other miracles of your power,
have given to men and women of holy faith
the victory of martyrdom,
grant, we beseech you,
that we who are celebrating the birthday to life eternal
of Saint Barbara, your virgin and Martyr,
may through her intercession
one day revive the reward of eternal life
in your heavenly kingdom.
Amen.
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Saint Barbara Prayer 4
Saint Barbara,
Your courage is much stronger than the forces of hurricanes
and the power of lightening.
Be always by our side so that we, like you,
may face all storms, wars, trials and tribulations
with the same fortitude with which you faced yours.
O Beautiful Maiden once imprisoned in a high tower,
protect us from the lightning and fire that rages in the sky
and the discord of war.
Keep us alert and protect us from the dangers that surround us.
Holy Mary Mother of Jesus intercessor for us all;
we pray to assure receiving of the Sacraments of Penance
and Holy Eucharist at the hour of our death.
Through Jesus Christ Our Lord.
Amen.
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Saint Barbara Prayer 5
O GOD,
Who didst adorn Thy holy Virgin and Martyr Barbara
with extraordinary fortitude in the confession of the Faith,
and didst console her in the most atrocious torments;
grant us through her intercession
perseverance in the fulfillment of Thy law
and the grace of being fortified before our end
with the holy Sacraments,
and of a happy death.
Through Christ our Lord.
St. Barbara, at my last end
Obtain for me the Sacrament;
Assist one in that direst need
When I my God and Judge must meet:
That robed in sanctifying grace
My soul may stand before His face.
Amen.
