The feast of St. John Eudes is celebrated every year on 19 August. St. John Eudes is a priest and founder of the Order of Priests of the Heart of Jesus and Mary, St. John Eudes is known for his devotion to Jesus and his contribution to the Christian liturgy. He is often invoked for spiritual guidance and wisdom. St. John Eudes, guide for devotion to Jesus and the Christian liturgy, pray for us to be instruments of devotion to God and wisdom.
Who is Saint John Eudes?
His story
St John Eudes was a 17th century French priest and founder of the Congregation of Jesus and Mary and the Congregation of the Daughters of Charity. He is considered one of the precursors of devotion to the Virgin Mary in France and is also known for his work in promoting devotion to the Heart of Jesus. St John Eudes wrote many books on devotion to the Virgin Mary and Jesus, as well as on the liturgy and the sacraments. He is considered a defender of the Catholic faith and is honoured as a saint by the Catholic Church.
His significance
St John Eudes is considered a precursor of Marian devotion in 17th century France. He founded the religious of Our Lady of Charity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Sisters of Jesus Mary. Saint John Eudes was also a talented preacher and a prolific spiritual writer, contributing to the spread of Marian devotion in France and abroad.
Celebration of the Feast of Saint John Eudes
Religious Rituals
The celebration includes a religious mass in honour of Saint John Eudes, followed by a procession in some parishes. The faithful may also pray and meditate on the life and teachings of St. John Eudes, and may ask his intercession for their spiritual and material needs.
Prayer to Saint John Eudes
O Saint John Eudes, you dedicated your life to spreading the knowledge of the love of Jesus and Mary.
You founded the Congregation of the Priests of the Sacred Heart and the Congregation of the Religious of the Sacred Heart to honour the merciful love of Christ.
Help me to understand the importance of this unconditional love and to share it with others.
Show me how to pray for the inner peace and serenity you have found in your relationship with Jesus and Mary.
Protect me with your intercession, and help me to follow your example in dedicating my life to glorifying the love of Jesus and Mary.
Amen.
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