Saint Expedite Info

St. Expedite is prayed to in case of emergencies and when your prayers need to be rushed, sent with haste, "expedited", osea con rapides. He is the Saint for:

Emergencies  Shopkeepers  Dealers  Examinees Schoolboys Sailors and Navigators  Everyone who needs a quick solution for their problems.

Holy Day:April 19
number:5
Day of the Week:Wednesday (the day of Mercury, the messenger)
Offering: 5 slices of Pound Cake with a penny on top of each slice (Sarah Lee is best), Flowers, Red wine, Water
Color: Red
Herbs associated with him: Heather, Juniper, Pine, Lilac, Geranium and Basil.

Note: When he is called upon, his statue or picture is hung upside down! (Not sure this is true since this is for Saint Anthony)

Prayers:

"Saint Expedite, Noble Roman youth, martyr, You who quickly brings things to pass, You who never delays,I come to you in need -- (State your petition) Do this for me, Saint Expedite, And when it is accomplished, I will as rapidly reply for my part With an offering to you. (State your vow or promise) Be quick, Saint Expedite! Grant my wish before your candle burns out, And i will magnify your name.
Amen."


"St. Expedite, you lay in rest. I come to you and ask that my prayer be granted. [Insert Your Request] Expedite this, what I ask of you. Expedite now, this is what I want of you, this very second. Please don't waste another day. Please give me what I ask for. I know your power, I know you because of your work. I know you can do it. If you do this for me, I'll spread your name with love and honor. Expedite my prayer with speed, love, honor and goodness. Glory to you St. Expedite!"


http://www.misanexpedito.com.ar/pedidos.html
I love this link above!