Our Faith

The Rosary

The Five Joyful Mysteries are traditionally prayed on the Mondays, Saturdays, and Sundays of Advent: The Annunciation The Visitation The Nativity The Presentation in the Temple The Finding in the Temple The Five Sorrowful Mysteries are traditionally prayed on the Tuesday, Friday, and Sundays of Lent: The Agony in the Garden The Scourging at the …

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Common Prayers

St. Benedict Parish church decorated for Christmas in Snyder, NY

Please scroll down to see the full text of the following common Roman Catholic prayers: Act of Contrition, Act of Faith, Act of Hope, Act of Love, Angelus, Anima Christi, Apostle’s Creed, Confiteor, Daily Offering, Glory Be, The Sign of the Cross, Hail Mary, Lord’s Prayer, Memorare, Morning Offering, Prayer to Guardian Angel, Prayer for Daily Neglects, Prayer for Peace, Prayer to St. Joseph, Regina Coeli, The Rosary

Our Prayer Center

UPDATED PRAYER CENTER FEED COMING SOON Prayer is the practice of the presence of God. It is the place where pride is abandoned, hope is lifted, and supplication is made. Prayer is the place of admitting our need, of adopting humility, and claiming dependence upon God. Prayer is the needful practice of the Christian. Prayer …

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Grieving

During times of loss, loneliness and grief, we may not recognize God’s presence in our lives St. Paul reminds us in his letter to the Romans of many comforting words. Though we can’t imagine all the thoughts and feelings you are experiencing right now, we do understand a bit about grieving and that first of …

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The Bible

Searchable Bible We are proud to announce that the Bible is now searchable on-line here on Saintbenedicts.com. We are the only parish in our Buffalo diocese to provide this feature. Please visit often! Read And Search Our Online Bible