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  ST ADA, ABBESS  Saint Ada (Adrehild): her name is derived from the old German word for "beauty." St Ada was previously a nun at the convent of St Mary at Soissons and later abbess at the convent of St Julian at Mans.  She proved to be a great benefactor to other monasteries, especially that of St Marimin, to whom she gave, among other things, a book of the Gospels written on parchment in gold letters, bound in gold and richly adorned with precious stones. She died in 690. Her relics were raised in 836. (Bened. Annal.) PRAYER: May the intercession of blessed Ada commend us to you, so that through her merits we may obtain that which we cannot accomplish by our own. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen. ➡️ More information about St Ada

    ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN DECEMBER   Saints celebrated on the 4th of December Prayer to the Angels and the Saints Heavenly Father, in praising Your Angels and Saints we praise Your glory, for by honouring them we honour You, their Creator. Their splendour shows us Your greatness, which infinitely surpasses that of all creation. In Your loving providence, You saw fit to send Your Angels to watch over us. Grant that we may always be under their protection and one day enjoy their company in heaven. Heavenly Father, You are glorified in Your Saints, for their glory is the crowning of Your gifts. You provide an example for us by their lives on earth, You give us their friendship by our communion with them, You grant us strength and protection through their prayer for the Church, and You spur us on to victory over evil and the prize of eternal glory by this great company of witnesses. Grant that we who aspire to take part in their joy may be filled with the Spirit that bless...