The Prayer to St. Gaspar del Bufalo for the Church is a Catholic prayer inspired by the life and witness of a priest who courageously defended the Church during times of persecution and exile. Saint Gaspar del Bufalo dedicated his life to preaching conversion, fidelity to Christ, and devotion to the Precious Blood of Jesus Christ.
This prayer is especially offered for the Church today: for perseverance in faith, clarity in vocation, compassion for the poor, and courage to live and proclaim the Gospel with love and truth.
Who Was Saint Gaspar del Bufalo?
Saint Gaspar del Bufalo (1786–1837) was an Italian priest and the founder of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood. During the Napoleonic persecution, he refused to swear loyalty to the regime, choosing faithfulness to the Church over personal safety. As a result, he endured exile and hardship with humility and trust in God.
After his release, Saint Gaspar devoted himself to preaching missions, calling souls to repentance, renewal, and deeper devotion to the Precious Blood of Christ. He was canonized in 1954 and is remembered as a powerful intercessor for the Church and for spiritual renewal.
When Should You Pray This Prayer?
This prayer may be offered at any time, especially when praying for:
- The unity and perseverance of the Church
- Courage during persecution or moral confusion
- Fidelity to the Gospel and Church teaching
- Compassion for the poor and abandoned
- Growth in devotion to the Precious Blood of Christ
Prayer to St. Gaspar del Bufalo for the Church
(Traditional Prayer)
Saint Gaspar,
you loved the persecuted Church,
and in the name of God
you accepted disgrace and exile.
We beg your intercession
for the Church today;
help us discern how we are to live and promote
the message of the Gospel.
United with you,
may our hearts have compassion
for the poor and abandoned.
Increase our love for the Blood of Christ,
so that we also may be prepared
to risk our lives.
We thank God for your
good works and example.
Strengthen our union with you
that we may not weaken,
but grow stronger in our vocation
to the honor of God
and the salvation of souls.
Amen.
Pray the Full Novena to Saint Gaspar del Bufalo
If you wish to pray a full novena in honor of Saint Gaspar del Bufalo, you can visit the Novena to Saint Gaspar del Bufalo, traditionally prayed from October 13 to October 21, in preparation for deeper devotion to the Precious Blood of Jesus.
👉 Novena to Saint Gaspar del Bufalo
