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1. The ONLY King of England officially canonized by a Pope St. Edward the Confessor — 1003-1066, Feast Oct 13 He is the only King of England to be formally canonized by the Catholic Church — in 1161 by Pope Alexander III . Why? Known for gentleness and piety, not war — called Father of the Poor Abolished unjust taxes, cared for the poor, rebuilt churches and Westminster Abbey Ruled prudently and with much peace after decades of Danish wars Lived a vow of chastity in marriage, dedicated England to St. Peter After death, his body found incorrupt and miracles reported at his tomb He remains patron of kings, difficult marriages, and separated spouses. 2. Anglo-Saxon Kings of the English Kingdoms venerated as Saints — Pre-Congregation Before the 10th century there was no formal papal canonization. Saints were made by popular cult — if a king died for the faith, he was acclaimed a martyr. The Church still recognizes them as saints, but pre-congregation . a) St. Edmund the Martyr, King ...

The Litany of St. Benedict Lord, have mercy on us, Christ, have mercy on us. God the Father of Heaven, Have mercy on us. God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on us. God, the Holy Spirit, Have mercy on us. Holy Trinity, One God, Have mercy on us. Holy Mary, Pray for us. Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us. Holy Virgin of virgins, Pray for us. Holy Father, Saint Benedict, Pray for us. Father most reverend, Pray for us. Father most renowned, Pray for us. Father most compassionate, Pray for us. Man of great fortitude, Pray for us. Man of venerable life, Pray for us. Man of the most holy conversation, Pray for us. True servant of God, Pray for us. Light of devotion, Pray for us. Light of prayer, Pray for us.  Light of contemplation, Pray for us. Star of the world, Pray for us. Best master of an austere life, Pray for us. Leader of the holy warfare, Pray for us. Leader and chief of monks, Pray for us. Master of those...