Pius X is known for vigorously opposing modernist interpretations of Catholic doctrine, promoting liturgical reforms and scholastic theology. He was the head of the Catholic Church from 1903 to his death in 1914. Pius X was devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title of Our Lady of Confidence.
St. Pius X, original name Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto, ordained in 1858 and became a parish priest in the Italian region of Venetia. He was, however, named spiritual director of the major seminary and chancellor of the diocese. Later, he became a bishop and then a cardinal. He was elected Pope on 4 August 1903. He took “Restore all things in Christ” as his motto. He directed that children as young as seven should be allowed to receive the Eucharist. He initiated changes in Church music and worship. His decision to adapt and systematize canon law led to the publication of the new code in 1917, effective in 1918. Pope Pius X believed that real peace could be achieved only through social justice and charity and so he sponsored and sheltered refugees with his own resources. Pius X was known for his firm demeanour and sense of personal poverty, reflected by his membership of the Third Order of Saint Francis. He rejected any kind of favours for his family, and his close relatives chose to remain in poverty, living near Rome. He was beatified in 1951 and canonized in 1954 by Pope Pius XII. A statue bearing his name stands within St. Peter’s Basilica; and his birth town was renamed Riese Pio X after his death.
Three aspects of his policy particularly aroused bitter controversy:
1. The repression of Modernism
2. A contemporary intellectual movement seeking to reinterpret traditional Catholic teaching in the light of 19th-century philosophical, historical, and psychological theories;
3. His reaction against Christian Democrats and his attitude toward separation of Church and State in France.
He directed that children as young as seven should be allowed to receive the Eucharist. He initiated changes in Church music and worship. He began a biblical institute. He gave the first official impetus to the modern liturgical renewal. Pope Pius X believed that real peace could be achieved only through social justice and charity. He sponsored and sheltered refugees with his own resources. His decision to adapt and systematize canon law led to the publication of the new code in 1917, effective in 1918.
Pius X was known for his firm demeanour and sense of personal poverty, reflected by his membership of the Third Order of Saint Francis. He regularly gave sermons from the pulpit, a rare practice at the time. He rejected any kind of favours for his family, and his close relatives chose to remain in poverty, living near Rome.
He was beatified in 1951 and canonized in 1954 by Pope Pius XII. A statue bearing his name stands within St. Peter’s Basilica; and his birth town was renamed Riese Pio X after his death.
Prayer to Saint Pius X
Glorious Pope of the Eucharist, Saint Pius X, you sought “to resore all things in Christ.” Obtain for me a true love of Jesus so that I may live only for Him. Help me to acquire a lively fervor and a sincere will to strive for sanctity of life, and that I may avail myself of the riches of the Holy Eucharist in sacrifice and sacrament. By your love for Mary, mother and queen of all, inflame my heart with tender devotion to her.
Blessed model of the priesthood, obtain for us holy, dedicated priests, and increase vocations to the religious life. Dispel confusion and hatred and anxiety, and incline our hearts to peace and concord. so that all nations will place themselves under the sweet reign of Christ.
Amen.
Saint Pius X, pray for me.
(Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory be to the Father)
Prayer to Pope Saint Pius X
Oh, Pope Saint Pius X, Pope of the Eucharist, pray for me to Jesus Christ that I may get His true Love and live for Him alone. Also pray for me that I get the vigour and will to live a life full of sanctity so that I may enjoy the true rewards of the sacrifice and sacrament of the Holy Eucharist.
May I copy your love for the Sweet Virgin Mary, the mother of our Lord Jesus Christ, so that I may also fill my heart with utmost love and tender devotion for her.
Dear St. Pius X, pray for the Church of Christ so that we may have an increase in vocations for religious life, where eventually we will get holy and dedicated priests and other clergy.
We ask you that you pray for peace and tranquility in our hearts and nations so that we all dwell under the wonderful regime of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen.
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Glorious Pontiff, Saint Pius, devoted servant of our Lord and loving child of Mary, I invoke you as a Saint in Heaven. I give myself to you that you may always be my father, My protector, and my guide in the way of holiness and salvation. Aid me in observing the duties of my state of life. Obtain for me great purity of heart and a fervent Love of the interior life after your own example.
Pope of the Blessed Sacrament, teach me to love Holy Mass And Holy Communion as the source of all grace and holiness, And to receive this Sacrament as often as I can. Gentle father of the poor, help me to imitate your charity Toward my fellow men in word and deed. Consoler of the suffering, help me to bear my daily cross patiently And with perfect resignation to the will of God. Loving Shepherd of the flock of Christ, obtain for me the grace Of being a true child of Holy Mother Church.
Saint Pius, beloved Holy Father, I humbly implore your powerful Intercession in obtaining from the Divine Heart of Jesus all the Graces necessary for my spiritual and temporal welfare. I recommend to you in particular this favour ………………….(mention your request).
Great Pontiff, whom Holy Mother Church has raised to the honour Of our altars and urged me to invoke and imitate as a Saint, I have great confidence in your prayers. I earnestly trust that if it is God’s holy will, My petition will be granted through your intercession for Me at the throne of God.
Saint Pius, pray for me and for those, I love. I beg of you by your love Jesus and Mary, do not abandon us in our needs. May we experience the peace and joy of your holy death.
Amen.
(In thanksgiving to God for the graces bestowed on Saint Pius X say: Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory be to the Father….3 times)
Prayer to St. Joseph by Pope St. Pius X
O Glorious Saint Joseph, model of all those who are devoted to labor, obtain for me the grace to work in a spirit of penance for the expiation of my many sins; to work conscientiously, putting the call of duty above my natural inclinations; to work with thankfulness and joy, considering it an honor to employ and develop by means of labor the gifts received from God; to work with order, peace, moderation and patience, never shrinking from weariness and trials; to work above all with purity of intention and detachment from self, keeping unceasingly before my eyes death and the account that I must give of time lost, talents unused, good omitted, and vain complacency in success, so fatal to the work of God.
All for Jesus, all through Mary, all after thy example, O Patriarch, Saint Joseph. Such shall be my watch-word in life and in death.
Amen.
Prayers of Pope Pius X to Mary
O Most Holy Virgin
Most holy Virgin, who pleased our Lord and became his mother, Virgin Immaculate in your body and soul, in your body and soul, in your faith and love, at this solemn jubilee of the promulgation of the dogma which proclaimed you to the entire world as conceived without sin, look kindly on us unfortunate ones who implore your powerful protection.
The infernal serpent, upon whom the primeval curse was laid, continues, alas, to attack and tempt the hapless children of Eve. Ah! Do you, our blessed Mother, our Queen and Advocate, who at the first moment of your conception did crush the enemy’s head, do you gather together our prayers and we beseech you (our hearts one with yours) present them before God’s throne, that we may never allow ourselves to be caught in the snares laid for us, but that we may reach the portal of salvation, and that the Church and Christian society may once more chant the hymn of deliverance, of victory and of peace.
Amen.
St. Pius X Novena
O Holy Father, Pius the tenth, saintly pastor, ascended to the glory of the saints, hear the prayer which we lay at your feet
(Here make your intentions)
Obtain for us the true love of Jesus, so that we may live only in Him.
Grant us your great devotion to the Virgin Mary.
Deliver us from every evil of soul and body.
Obtain that the Church and all Christianity, may as you so ardently desired, sing the hymn of victory and peace!
Amen.
St. Pius X, pray for us.
Dedication to Saint Pius
Saint Pius, whom Holy Mother Church has raised to the honor of sainthood so that we may imitate your example and seek your intercession, I thank God for the great graces He had bestowed upon you.
Good Shepherd of the flock of Christ, I consecrate my soul and body to you. I choose you as my patron and protector. Be the guardian of my obligation as a child of God and of the Catholic Church as I again renounce Satan, his works and pomps. Assist me by your powerful intercession in the fulfillment of these sacred promises. You also made them in the days of your earthly pilgrimage, and your fidelity in keeping them to the end has obtained for you an everlasting reward in heaven.
Saint Pius, I am called to the same happiness that you enjoy. The same help is offered to me that enabled you to acquire eternal glory. You overcame temptations like those which I experience.. Help me to cooperate with God’s graces. I desire to imitate especially your childlike humility and simplicity of life, your great love for Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament and for His Blessed Mother, your love for your neighbor in the person of the poor and suffering, and, finally, your devotion to Holy Mother Church.
Pray for me, my holy patron, so that, being inspired by your example and assisted by your prayers, I may live a holy life, die a happy death, and reach heaven where I may praise and thank God with you forever.
Amen.
Pope St. Pius X Novena
Pope St. Pius X Novena – Day 1
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us Pope St. Pius X as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate the love of You he showed from the time he was young.
Pope St. Pius X, your parents were poor when you were a child. But they ensured that you were given a strong education in the Faith. Because of their efforts, you began on the path to serving God.
Please bring my petitions before God Whom you served!
You spent the rest of your life devoting yourself to God and His Church. You faithfully served God as a priest, a bishop, and the Pope.
Pray for me, that I may be as devoted a servant of God as you were. Pray that I may be eager to devote my life to God each day.
Please also pray for (mention your intentions here).
Pope St. Pius X, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Pope St. Pius X Novena – Day 2
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us Pope St. Pius X as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate the devotion to You he showed in choosing to serve You as a priest when he was a young man.
Pope St. Pius X, you chose to enter the seminary when you were young. You were eager to answer God’s call to serve Him as a priest.
Please bring my petitions before God Whom you served so eagerly!
You entered wholeheartedly into your vocation as a priest. You served God faithfully in every way that you could, ultimately answering His call to lead His Church as the Pope.
Pray for me, that I may always be open to serving God in whatever ways He calls me to. Pray that I may never hesitate to answer God’s call in my life.
Please also pray for (mention your intentions here).
Pope St. Pius X, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Pope St. Pius X Novena – Day 3
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us Pope St. Pius X as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate the love of You he showed in following Your call to leadership within Your Church.
Pope St. Pius X, you were made a bishop and a cardinal in the Church. During your years serving the Church in these roles, you did all you could to carry out your duties faithfully.
Please do all you can to bring my petitions before the throne of God!
You were eventually elected Pope after the death of Leo XIII. Though you were hesitant to accept this great honor, you saw that it was God’s will and entered wholeheartedly into the mission of leading the Church.
Pray for me, that I always do all I can to serve the Church. Pray that I may be eager to serve God in whatever ways He calls me to.
Please also pray for (mention your intentions here).
Pope St. Pius X, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Pope St. Pius X Novena – Day 4
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us Pope St. Pius X as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate the virtue he showed in his humble service to You.
Pope St. Pius X, you were not inclined to seek honors for yourself. Even when you were elected Pope, you humbly tried to turn down this honor.
Please bring my petitions before God Whom you served so humbly!
When you saw that it was indeed God’s will for you to lead His Church as the Pope, you accepted the honor and faithfully carried out God’s call. You did all you could to lead God’s Church as He desired.
Pray for me, that I may grow in humility in my life. Pray that I may never allow pride to cause me to stray from serving God.
Please also pray for (mention your intentions here).
Pope St. Pius X, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Pope St. Pius X Novena – Day 5
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us Pope St. Pius X as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate the love of You he showed in opening himself up to Your will for his life.
Pope St. Pius X, you answered God’s call to serve Him in the priesthood when you were a young man. Then, you continued to serve God with a heart open to His will.
Please continue to bring my petitions before the throne of God!
When you were elected the successor of Pope Leo XIII, you felt unworthy of this honor. You took the matter to prayer and realized that it was God’s will for you to serve as Pope.
Pray for me, that I may always be open to God’s will in my life. Pray that I may grow in openness and submission to God’s will each day.
Please also pray for (mention your intentions here).
Pope St. Pius X, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Pope St. Pius X Novena – Day 6
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us Pope St. Pius X as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate the devotion to You he showed in encouraging more frequent and holy reception of the Eucharist.
Pope St. Pius X, you had a deep love and appreciation for the Blessed Sacrament. During your time as Pope, you worked to help the faithful grow in devotion to the Eucharist, out of love for God.
Please bring my petitions before God Whom you loved with such devotion!
You lowered the age of reception for first Holy Communion and encouraged the faithful to receive the Eucharist daily. You saw what a great gift the Eucharist is and helped the Church to make holy use of the Eucharist.
Pray for me, that I may grow in devotion to the Eucharist in my life. Pray that I may always receive the Eucharist worthily.
Please also pray for (mention your intentions here).
Pope St. Pius X, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Pope St. Pius X Novena – Day 7
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us Pope St. Pius X as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate the virtue he showed in his devotion to the true teachings of Your Church.
Pope St. Pius X, you saw that many people were beginning to promote teachings that were contrary to the truth during your time as Pope. You persevered in fighting against these false teachings for many years.
Please persevere in bringing my petitions before the throne of God!
You fought against the Modernist heresy and worked to teach the true doctrines of the Church. You devoted yourself to this work, out of love for God and His Church.
Pray for me, that I may always be devoted to the true teachings of the Church. Pray that I may grow in love and appreciation for the Church’s teachings each day.
Please also pray for (mention your intentions here).
Pope St. Pius X, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Pope St. Pius X Novena – Day 8
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us Pope St. Pius X as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate the love of You he showed in promoting holy education in the Faith.
Pope St. Pius X, you received a strong education in the Faith during your own childhood. Then, you devoted your life to serving God and His Church faithfully.
Please bring my petitions before God Whom you served so faithfully!
During your time as Pope, you called for the establishment of the Catechism of Christian Doctrine in all parishes in the world. You worked to ensure that children could receive a strong education in the Faith.
Pray for me, that I may always seek to grow in my knowledge of God and His Church. Pray that I may never weary of doing all I can to be a faithful servant of God.
Please also pray for (mention your intentions here).
Pope St. Pius X, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Pope St. Pius X Novena – Day 9
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us Pope St. Pius X as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate the devotion to You he showed in his life of faithful service to Your Church.
Pope St. Pius X, you chose to serve the Church as a priest when you were a young man. Then, you continued to answer God’s call to serve His Church in many ways throughout the rest of your life.
Please continue to bring my petitions before the throne of God!
You faithfully served the Church as a bishop, a cardinal, and finally as the Pope. You worked diligently to lead the faithful to deeper holiness and devotion.
Pray for me, that I may always do all I can to serve God and His Church. Pray that I may be eager to serve God in whatever ways He calls me to.
Please also pray for (mention your intentions here).
Pope St. Pius X, pray for us!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
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