Saint
Saint John XXIII
- Country / origin
- Italy
- Life
- 1881–1963
- Feast
- 11 October
- Canonised
- 2014
Awaiting theological review
Who was this?
Angelo Roncalli, Pope from 1958 to 1963, who opened the Second Vatican Council and was loved for his goodness and humour.
Patron of
- peace
- dialogue
- renewal of the Church
- diplomacy
When to ask for intercession
- in conflicts
- to grow in peace, humour, humility and dialogue
A short prayer
Saint John XXIII, teach me to build peace with kindness, simplicity and trust in God.
Written for Lumen as a simple personal prayer of intercession — not a liturgical text.
What are you living through today?
- Peace
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