VIA X: Today Maronite Catholics observe the feast of the great St. Sharbel Mahklouf.
Prayer to St. Charbel
For a Miracle That Cannot Wait**
St. Charbel,
holy monk of silence and fire,
I come to you with a need so urgent
that only Heaven can answer it.
You who lived hidden in God,
you who carried the weight of suffering with peace,
you who have brought miracles to countless souls —
please look upon me in this moment of desperation.
St. Charbel,
this intention is heavy.
It is breaking my heart.
It cannot wait.
I place it in your hands
because I cannot carry it alone.
Take it to Jesus with the same bold faith
that marked your life on earth.
Speak my name before Him.
Ask Him to move quickly,
clearly,
and with the mercy that only God can give.
Open the door that is shut.
Heal what is wounded.
Restore what is broken.
Provide what is missing.
Lift what is crushing me.
St. Charbel,
worker of wonders,
intercede for the miracle I need now.
Let God’s light break through this darkness
and let His answer come without delay.
Strengthen my faith as I wait.
Calm my fear.
Hold my heart steady
until the blessing arrives.
St. Charbel,
do not leave me in this hour.
Stay close until the miracle comes.
Amen.