Posted on 09/16/2006 8:18:47 PM PDT by Pyro7480
Most powerful Patriarch, St. Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church, which has always invoked thee in anxiety and trouble, from the exalted seat of thy glory, cast a loving glance upon the whole Catholic world. Let thy fatherly heart be touched at the sight of the Mystical Spouse and the Vicar of Christ overwhelmed by sorrow and persecuted by powerful enemies. Oh, by the bitter anguish thou didst experience upon earth, dry the tears of the venerable Pontiff [Benedict XVI, whose baptismal name is thine - my addition], defend him, comfort him, intercede for him with the Giver of peace and charity, that, all adversity being removed, and all error dissipated, the entire Church may serve God in perfect liberty. Amen.
We should pray to Almighty God for Pope Benedict XVI, whose safety has been at jeopardy since day one, and now is under pressure to apologize for speaking the truth. May God grant him the grace to persevere, and be the leader God has called him, and continues to call him to be.
Prayer to the Holy Spirt
Come, O Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Thy faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of Thy love. Send forth Thy Spirit and they shall be created; And Thou shalt renew the face of the earth.
Let us Pray:
God, Who by the light of the Holy Spirit instructed the hearts of the faithful, grant us by the same Spirit to be truly wise and ever to rejoice in His consolation. Through Jesus Christ Our Lord, Amen.
Prayers for a brave man.
A "please read and pray" Catholic ping!!
We're all Catholics now.
I said a prayer for our Lord and our Lady's protection of him just before I saw this thread.
Will do my best to pray for it constantly, if not daily.
God bless Josef Ratzinger, Pope Benedict!
Saint Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle.
Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray;
and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host -
by the Divine Power of God -
cast into hell, satan and all the evil spirits,
who roam throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls.
Amen.
Amen. (exactly what I was going to post.)
I thought this was interesting too. We Catholics are asked to pray for the Pope's intentions every month. Pope Benedict's Prayer Intention for September:
That those who use the means of social communication may always do so conscientiously and responsibly.
God protect this good man, the Shepherd of the Church, and for the truth he dares to admit. God be with his brother Georg too, keep him safe from the madness of evil men. Now more than ever we seek Your protection in a world going slowly mad, for Your People, Your Church, Your Shepherd Pope Benedict.
Saint Michael, defender of the human race, be with us.
If John Paul the Great and Vigilant is listening, come, stand by your friend. He's going to need you now.
Thank you so much for the post, such a good idea. I am so fearful for the safety of the pope. Many prayers for him!
Pope Benedict's prayer intentions for 2006:
September -- That those who use the means of social communication may always do so conscientiously and responsibly.
October -- That all those who are baptized may mature in their faith and manifest it through clear, coherent and courageous choices in life.
November -- That, everywhere in the world, an end be put to all forms of terrorism.
Amen.
Thanks for posting this! I pray for the Pope every day, but I am redoubling my efforts now. We should all pray as hard as we can, without ceasing, because the crisis has grown very acute and I do fear that he is seriously threatened.
God keep him safe!!
Pope St. Leo the Great, pray for him.
Pope St. Gregory the Great, pray for him.
Pope St. Benedict II, pray for him.
Pope Blessed Urban II, pray for him.
Pope St. Gregory VII, pray for him.
Pope St. Pius V, pray for him.
Pope Blessed Innocent XI, pray for him.
Pope Blessed Pius IX, pray for him.
Pope St. Pius X, pray for him.
Pope Blessed John XXIII, pray for him.
All ye holy Bishops of Rome, pray for him.
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