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Prayer and Praise
A
Prayer of Saint Boniface ( Patron Saint
of the Diocese )
Eternal God,the refuge and
help of all your children,we praise
youfor all you have
given us,for all you have
done for us,for all you are
to us.In our weakness,
you are our strengthin our darkness,
you are our light,in our sorrow
you are comfort and peace.We cannot
number your blessings,we cannot
declare your love;For all your
blessings we bless you.May we live in
your presence,and love the
things that you love,and serve you in
our daily lives;through Jesus
Christ our Lord.
NOVENAto
theHOLY SPIRIT
Renew your wondersin this our
dayas by a new
Pentecost.Pope John
XXIII Father,
pour out your Spiritupon your
peopleand grant
usa new vision of
your glory,a new experience
of your power,a new
faithfulness to your Word, anda new
consecration to your service,that your love
maygrow among
us,and your kingdom
come:through Christ
our Lord. Amen
PRAYER FORPROTECTION
Holy Michael, Archangel, defend us in
theday
of battle; be our safeguard
againstthe
wickedness and snares of the devil.May God rebuke
him, we humbly pray:and do thou,
prince of the heavenly host,by the power of
God thrust down to hellSatan, and
all wicked spirits who wander through the
world for the ruin of souls. Amen
God the Holy
SpiritComforter and
Sanctifier,Melt our
heartsThat we may
accept your love.Renew our
mindsThat we may know
your truth.Strengthen our
willsThat we may
serve you faithfully.Through Christ
our Lord. Amen
