The Day of Saint Expedite is celebrated on April 19 all over the world, especially by Catholic faithful. This saint is highly venerated and considered one of the most powerful intercessors with God in urgent situations. In addition, he is the patron saint of the military, students and travelers. For those who believe in it, it is an example of dedication and strength in the face of obstacles.
Condemnation of Saint Expeditus
Expeditus stood out for his virtues of order and discipline, which aroused the attention of Emperor Diocletian, who worshiped the ancient gods. At that time, Diocletian promoted the persecution of the Roman Empire against Christianity, characterizing the period as the age of the martyrs or Diocletian.
During the persecutions, Expeditus preferred to face death rather than worship pagan gods. He was condemned and had his head cut off by a sword on April 19, 303 AD.
Next, learn 3 prayers of Saint Expedite to turn to in moments of urgency and difficulty.
1. Litany of Saint Expeditus
“Lord have mercy on us.
Jesus Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord have mercy on us.
Jesus Christ, hear us.
Jesus Christ, answer us.
Heavenly Father, who art God, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, Queen of Martyrs, pray for us.
Saint Expeditus, invincible athlete of faith, pray for us.
Saint Expeditus, faithful unto death, pray for us.
Saint Expeditus, who lost everything to gain Jesus Christ, pray for us.
Saint Expeditus, who suffered the blows of the whip, pray for us.
Saint Expeditus, who perished gloriously by the sword, pray for us.
Saint Expeditus, who received from the Lord the crown of righteousness that He promised to those who love Him, pray for us.
Saint Expeditus, patron of youth, pray for us.
Saint Expeditus, help of students, pray for us.
Saint Expeditus, model of soldiers, pray for us.
Saint Expedite, protector of travelers, pray for us.
Saint Expeditus, advocate of sinners, pray for us.
Saint Expedite, health of the sick, pray for us.
Saint Expedite, mediator of the lawsuits, pray for us.
Saint Expedite, our help in urgent matters, pray for us.
St. Expeditus, who teach us that it is never necessary to postpone it to the next day, to ask with ardor and confidence, pray for us.
Saint Expeditus, most faithful support of those who hope in you, pray for us.
Saint Expeditus, whose protection at the hour of death is a guarantee of salvation, pray for us.
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, forgive us, Lord.
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, answer us, Lord.
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us, Lord.
Jesus Christ, hear us. Jesus Christ, answer us.
O Saint Expeditus, we humbly beg you to come to our aid, so that your prompt and sure intercession may obtain for us from the Lord the grace of a happy and speedy solution to the pending issue that worries us. However, without restlessness and totally confident in the sovereign wisdom of the Lord, we dare to entrust ourselves to Him without reservation, so that His Will alone governs us. Amen!”
To solve a problem that is difficult to solve, pray this prayer for 9 days.
2. Prayer to Saint Expedite for the resolution of a dispute
O Saint Expeditus, we humbly beg you to come to our aid, so that your prompt and sure intercession may obtain for us from the Lord the grace of a happy and speedy solution to the pending issue that worries us. However, without restlessness and totally confident in the sovereign wisdom of the Lord, we dare to entrust ourselves to Him without reservation, so that His Will alone governs us. Amen!
(Pray 3 Our Fathers, 3 Hail Marys and 3 Glory Be)
3. Powerful Prayer of Saint Expedite
My Holy Expeditious of just and urgent causes, intercede for me with Our Lord Jesus Christ. Help me in this hour of distress and despair, my Holy Expeditious. You who are a warrior saint, you who are the saint of the afflicted, you who are the saint of the desperate, you who are the saint of urgent causes.
Protect me. Help me. Give me strength, courage and serenity. Fulfill my request (make the request). My Holy Expeditious! Help me to overcome these difficult hours, protect me from everyone who could harm me, protect my family. Fulfill my request urgently. Give me back peace and tranquility.
My Holy Expeditious! I will be grateful for the rest of my life and I will carry your name to everyone who has faith. Thank you very much.
(Pray 1 Our Father, 1 Hail Mary and make the Sign of the Cross)
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