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All baptized Catholics are called to be Missionary Disciples, to share God's Good News with the world. Everyone can participate in missions, even without leaving their home. One great way to do this, is to pray for missions and missionaries.
Mission Prayer
O Mary, Star of Evangelization,
Intercede with your Son to bring about
in each of us a renewed enthusiasm for our faith.
Inspire in us the courage and zeal to
live the Gospel and to bring Christ to
everyone we meet. Open our hearts to
the gifts of the Holy Spirit, the agent of evangelization, and enable us to
transform the world in the image of your Son.
O Mary, Star of Evangelization,
enlighten us with the radiance of your Son,
walk with us in faith, strengthen us in hope,
and unite us in love as we strive to become disciples in mission.
We as this through your Son,
Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior.
Amen
-St. John Paul II
(If you are interested in prayer cards with this prayer, please contact the Mission Office)
Copies of the Mission Prayer Card above are available to schools, religious education programs
and other community members free of charge. Contact the Mission Office for more information.
Prayer to St. Francis Xavier
Lord God, by the preaching of St. Francis Xavier you brought many nations to yourself. Give his zeal for the faith to all who believe in you, that your Church may rejoice in continued growth throughout the world. May this prayer fill us with the same love that inspired Francis Xavier to work for the salvation of all. Help us to live our Christian calling and to inherit the promise of eternal life. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.
St. Therese of Lisieux Prayer
May today there be peace within. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content knowing you are a child of God. Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us. Amen.