Novena to St. Peter for the Pope's visit to the United States

[Seven77]

Here is one composed by a Daughter of Charity sister:

Opening Prayer: Pope Francis’ Prayer to the Holy Spirit

Breathe into me, Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy.
Move in me, Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy.
Attract my heart, Holy Spirit, that I may love only what is holy.
Strengthen me, Holy Spirit, that I may defend all that is holy.
Protect me, Holy Spirit, that I may always be holy.
Glory be to the Father, to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
Amen.

Daily Intentions

Day One: For the safety of Pope Francis as he travels.

Day Two: For the people of the United States, that we may be open to our Holy Father’s message of care and concern for the poor and vulnerable among us.

Day Three: For our government, that all elected officials in the United States use their positions to promote equal opportunity, justice and quality of life for all people.

Day Four: For the United Nations, that world leaders work together to create peace and to make “land, lodging and labor” available to all.

Day Five: For the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia, that all participants be guided by the Holy Spirit and discern ways to support families amid the challenges of our day.

Day Six: For all those in consecrated life, that they be the presence of Christ on earth; for those who pray for vocations, especially members of the Serra Club; for those considering or preparing for consecrated life, especially the novices who will meet with Pope Francis.

Day Seven: For our criminal justice system, that we work for an end to crime by creating prisons that offer not only punishment, but an opportunity to effect real change; that prisoners and those responsible for them be treated with respect in an environment that is safe for all.

Day Eight: For an end to human trafficking in all forms and for respect for immigrants everywhere.

Day Nine: For the Church throughout the world, especially the Church in the United States, that all bishops, priests, religious and the lay faithful be open and attentive to the messages of the Holy Father and to the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Novena Prayer

Good and gracious God, You create us, sustain us and are present with us always. We ask you to hear our prayer this day.

We pray for Our Holy Father, Pope Francis: Continue to bless and protect him. Guide him with your Holy Spirit as he leads your Church on earth.

Help each of us, who profess belief in You, to be attentive to your word expressed in the teachings of the Church. Help us make our lives a living witness of your presence by our care for all your creation, especially the poor and vulnerable. We make this prayer in the name of Jesus, Your Son, who lived among us and taught us to pray: Our Father…

prepared by Sister Mary Frate, D.C.

Here is another one invoking the intercession of St. Peter:

O Holy Apostle, because you are the Rock upon which Almighty God has built His church; obtain for me* I pray you, lively faith, firm hope and burning love; complete detachment from myself, contempt of the world, patience in adversity, humility in prosperity, recollection in prayer, purity of heart, a right intention in all my works, diligence in fulfilling the duties of my state of life, constancy in my resolutions, resignation to the will of God and perseverance in the grace of God even unto death; that so, by means of your intercession and your glorious merits, I may be worthy to appear before the chief and eternal Shepherd of souls, Jesus Christ, Who with the Father and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns for ever. Amen.

(*in addition to “me," add the Church in the United States and tweak prayer accordingly)

 

Edited September 16, 2015 by Seven77

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