Our Lady of Grace
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Our Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
Our Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
Fr. Michael J. McGivney
God, our Father, protector of the poor and defender of the widow and orphan, you called your priest, Father Michael J. McGivney, to be an apostle of Christian family life and to lead the young to the generous service of their neighbour. Through the example of his life and virtue may we follow your Son, Jesus Christ, more closely, fulfilling his commandment of charity and building up his Body which is the Church. Let the inspiration of your servant prompt us to greater confidence in your love so that we may continue his work of caring for the needy and the outcast. We humbly ask that you glorify your servant Father Michael J. McGivney on Earth according to the design of your holy will. Through his intercession, grant the favour I now present (here make your request). Through Christ our Lord, Amen.
Pope Francis
Loving God,
I come to you in thanksgiving,
knowing that all I am
and all that I have
is a gift from you.
In faith and love,
help me to do your will.
I am listening, Lord God.
Speak your words into
the depth of my soul,
that I may hear you clearly.
I offer to you this day
all the facets of my life,
whether it be at home,
at work, or at school --
to be patient, to be merciful,
to be generous, to be holy.
Give me the wisdom and insight
to understand your will
for me and the fervour to fulfill
my good intentions.
I offer my gifts of time,
talent and possessions
to you as a true act of faith,
to refelct my love for you
and my neighbour.
Help me to reach out to others
as you, my God,
have reached out to me.
Amen.
I come to you in thanksgiving,
knowing that all I am
and all that I have
is a gift from you.
In faith and love,
help me to do your will.
I am listening, Lord God.
Speak your words into
the depth of my soul,
that I may hear you clearly.
I offer to you this day
all the facets of my life,
whether it be at home,
at work, or at school --
to be patient, to be merciful,
to be generous, to be holy.
Give me the wisdom and insight
to understand your will
for me and the fervour to fulfill
my good intentions.
I offer my gifts of time,
talent and possessions
to you as a true act of faith,
to refelct my love for you
and my neighbour.
Help me to reach out to others
as you, my God,
have reached out to me.
Amen.