🐕 Prayer to St. Dominic
The prayer to St. Dominic honors the founder of the Dominican Order and a great preacher of the Gospel. St. Dominic de Guzmán was a 13th-century Spanish priest who founded the Order of Preachers (Dominicans) and was known for his love of truth, preaching, and the Rosary. This prayer seeks his intercession for preaching and truth.
Prayer to St. Dominic
Traditional Prayer
O glorious St. Dominic,
well-known for your miracles and for the power
which you exercise from heaven
by means of your intercession;
I, your most unworthy servant,
do beseech you to have regard for my confidence
and to show your power with God on my behalf
by obtaining the following request,
if it be according to the adorable will of God
and profitable for my eternal salvation.
[mention your request here]
You, O great saint,
were so charitable, so compassionate,
so ready to help the distressed.
Never has it been heard
that anyone who has had recourse to your protection
has been left unaided.
I therefore invoke your powerful intercession,
confident, O St. Dominic,
that you will hear me and obtain for me
the special favor which I so earnestly implore.
Amen.
Short Prayer
St. Dominic,
founder of the Order of Preachers,
pray for us and help us
to love truth and preach the Gospel
with courage and charity.
Amen.
Prayer for Preachers
O St. Dominic,
great preacher of the Gospel,
help all preachers to proclaim
the truth with love and courage.
May they follow your example
of prayer, study, and preaching.
Amen.
When to Pray to St. Dominic
- • On August 8th - Feast day of St. Dominic
- • On Wednesdays - Traditional day to honor St. Dominic
- • For preachers - When praying for those who preach the Gospel
- • For truth - When seeking truth and wisdom
- • For students - When studying or taking exams
- • For astronomers - When praying for scientific work
- • For the Rosary - When praying the Rosary
- • For conversion - When praying for the conversion of sinners
- • For Dominican Order - When praying for Dominicans
- • Daily devotion - As a regular prayer to St. Dominic
History and Significance
Founder of Dominicans
St. Dominic founded the Order of Preachers (Dominicans) in 1216, establishing a religious order dedicated to preaching and teaching.
Preacher
St. Dominic was a powerful preacher who traveled throughout Europe preaching the Gospel and converting many to the Catholic faith.
Rosary
St. Dominic is credited with popularizing the Rosary and is often depicted receiving it from the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Truth
St. Dominic was known for his love of truth and his commitment to defending the Catholic faith against heresy.
St. Dominic's Titles and Patronages
- • Patron of Preachers - Protector of those who preach the Gospel
- • Patron of Astronomers - Helper of those who study the stars
- • Patron of Students - Helper of students and scholars
- • Patron of the Dominican Order - Founder and protector of Dominicans
- • Patron of Truth - Defender of truth and orthodoxy
- • Patron of the Rosary - Promoter of the Rosary devotion
- • Founder of Preachers - Founder of the Order of Preachers
- • Doctor of the Church - Teacher of the faith
The Dominican Charism
St. Dominic's charism is based on the four pillars of Dominican life: prayer, study, community, and preaching.
- • Prayer - Contemplative prayer and liturgical worship
- • Study - Intellectual formation and theological study
- • Community - Living together in fraternal love
- • Preaching - Proclaiming the Gospel to all people
- • Truth - Seeking and defending truth
- • Charity - Loving service to others