Prayer for the Canonization of Blessed Michael McGivney
God, our Father, protector of the poor and defender of the widow and orphan, you called your priest,
Blessed Michael 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 Blessed Michael McGivney on earth according to the design of your holy will.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
God, our Father, protector of the poor and defender of the widow and orphan, you called your priest,
Blessed Michael 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 Blessed Michael McGivney on earth according to the design of your holy will.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.