St. Agnes
Patron of the Children of Mary
Died: 304
St. Agnes was a Roman girl who was only thirteen years old when she suffered martyrdom for her Faith. Agnes had made a promise, a promise to God never to stain her purity. Her love for the Lord was very great and she hated sin even more than death! Since she was very beautiful, many young men wished to marry Agnes, but she would always say, "Jesus Christ is my only Spouse."
Procop, the Governor's son, became very angry when she refused him. He had tried to win her for his wife with rich gifts and promises, but the beautiful young girl kept saying, "I am already promised to the Lord of the Universe. He is more splendid than the sun and the stars, and He has said He will never leave me!" In great anger, Procop accused her of being a Christian and brought her to his father, the Governor. The Governor promised Agnes wonderful gifts if she would only deny God, but Agnes refused. He tried to change her mind by putting her in chains, but her lovely face shone with joy. Next he sent her to a place of sin, but an Angel protected her. At last, she was condemned to death. Even the pagans cried to see such a young and beautiful girl going to death. Yet, Agnes was as happy as a bride on her wedding day. She did not pay attention to those who begged her to save herself. "I would offend my Spouse," she said, "if I were to try to please you. He chose me first and He shall have me!" Then she prayed and bowed her head for the death-stroke of the sword.
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My confirmation name is Agnes...Agnes...What a beautiful name...I want to be just like her...
Dearest saint agnes,
Help me dear saint to remain pure and
calm in the love of Christ until i marry my
boyfriend. Keep both him and me pure and chaste
Until we are blessed in the communion of
Marriage. Always help us stay true and strong
In the love of our Lord and Saviour.
And help us be filled with the Holy Spirit.
My confirmation name is Agnes. Her story/life is such an inspiration. Dear St. Agnes,
please pray for my son that he will find his way to God again. Thank you.
thank you for sharing the story with all im not catholic but i had heard the story briefly the other day and wanted to find out more. I ask for prayer for me and my family. praise god for his mercy love and grace AMEN
am humbled and honoured to share a name with such a pleasant and adorable saint. i love the name given to me by my loving mother. St Agnes pray for my two God Children Helen Shiro and Gracia Shiro.
please pray for my marriage. I surrender all to my father in heaven
I find it sad that all of the saints has to die in s young age and never got a change to dies in peace or even finish her life :(
I must confess from the depth of my heart that, the story of St. Agnes is really a must read story to all the youth to inspire them to live a chaste life. Trully, it's worth living a chaste life and it's my prayer that, may the Spirit of God move mightily in all the youths wordwide to embrace such values from St. Agnes. Lord, please hear my prayer, Amen.
Thank you for the wonderful insight into this beautiful and faithful saint...St Agnes
Please pray for me as I try to instil your values into the hearts of my children, grandchildren and all of those whom I teach the Faith to. May they, too, embrace your wonderful Love for Our Lord Jesus Christ in their lives and give witness to it always..
St. Agnes, patron saint of chastity, please pray for me, and safeguard me from the temptations of the evil one as you safeguarded yourself.
Pray for us St. Agnes!
St Agnes please pray for me to restored my marriage.. thank you St
Agnes
Dear St Agnes, help us youth to live a chaste life and avoid all forms of immorality.
Intercede for those seeking the life of celibacy that they may find one.
Give us the strength to offer up our virginity to Christ as you did, for the glory of God. Amen.
pls dear saint Agnes ,i don't no wat to do to my self.....pls help me, pry for me, am confused
am allso askin u trough ur pryers to help felicai for she to understand her self.....pls ds s'my first reguest to u, help us....Amen
I'm from St. Agnes Mission church in little small town of Pinedale ca. in Fresno Ca. We celebrate our Patron Saint feeast day every year with a beautiful Holy mass and a parish potluck after. This has been a tradtion here at the Mission. Annette - Parish Admin.
it's so lovely to know the story of the very brave young girl,who deny death,for the love of HOLY JESUS.
oh ,ST AGNES ,pray for me, so I can have the same faith,bravery as you,so I can spread the good news about ,tour bravery to teen like you.
ST AGNES OF ROME PRAY FOR ME.Amen
Love my name and an honour to bear the name of such a great saint. I inherited it from my maternal grandmother who died one month before my birth. Blessed to be called Agnes.
Sainte Agnès, toi que j'aime et que j'honore, prie pour moi et pour tous les membres de ma famille.
St Agnes pray for us
Thank you St Agnes for your great faith. Help us to be with the same faith in Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Thank you st.agnes for being a very brave catholic girl please help my 9 year old grand daughters to be brave keep them safe please pray for us . Amen