Feast: July 23 - Optional Memorial
 
Born: 1303    Died: 1373   Canonized: 1391

St. Bridget was born in Sweden in 1303 A.D. She married Prince Ulfo, by whom she had eight children. One of the children was St. Catherine of Sweden. She was originally a Third Order Franciscan, but later founded the Order of the Most Holy Savior. She sought and end to the luxury and dissipation of the Avignon Papcy and the return of the pontiff to Rome. St. Bridget died in Rome in 1373 A.D. She is the Patron Saint of Sweden.

 
Fifteen Prayers of Saint Bridget

The fifteen prayers were taught by Jesus to Saint Bridget. He said to her,

I received 5,480 wounds on My Body during My Passion. If you wish to honor each of them in some way pray the following prayers each day for a whole year. When the year is over, you will have honored each one of My Wounds.