St. Basil the Great Parish
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Mass of Beatification of Fr. Michael McGivney
Mass of Thanksgiving on the Feast of All Saints
PRAYER AT THE TIME OF A PANDEMIC Lord Jesus, Who promised to remain with us always, When information overwhelms us and fear overtakes us, speak to us again those comforting words, “Peace be with you.” Though we cannot be physically close to others, give us the ability and courage to love as well as we can, since “perfect love casts out all fear.” Direct your caring gaze on doctors and nurses, researchers and safety personnel; Come to strengthen the sick, the vulnerable, and comfort those who are grief stricken. And when the pandemic has passed, and this frightening crisis is resolved, teach us to know You more certainly as our dearest Friend and our only Hope. You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever. Amen. (offer one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and the Glory be...) Our Lady, Mother of Perpetual Help, pray for us.
PRAYER FOR THE CANONIZATION OF FATHER 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 neighbor. 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 venerable servant Father Michael J. McGivney on earth according to the design of your holy will. Through his intercession, grant the favor I now present (here make your request). Through Christ our Lord. Amen. (offer one Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be to the Father)
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