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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 you
for all you have given us,
for all you have done for us,
for all you are to us.
In our weakness, you are our strength
in 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.
NOVENA
to the
HOLY SPIRIT
Renew your wonders
in this our day
as by a new Pentecost.
Pope John XXIII
Father, pour out your Spirit
upon your people
and grant us
a new vision of your glory,
a new experience of your power,
a new faithfulness to your Word, and
a new consecration to your service,
that your love may
grow among us,
and your kingdom come:
through Christ our Lord.
Amen
PRAYER FOR
PROTECTION
Holy Michael, Archangel, defend us in the
day of battle; be our safeguard against
the 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 hell
Satan, and all wicked spirits who wander
through the world for the ruin of souls.
Amen
God the Holy Spirit
Comforter and Sanctifier,
Melt our hearts
That we may accept your love.
Renew our minds
That we may know your truth.
Strengthen our wills
That we may serve you faithfully.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen