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Prayer for the Pope

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This beautiful prayer, written by Pope Leo XIII, reminds us of the Pope's role as the visible symbol of the unity of the Church. In uniting ourselves in prayer with the Holy Father, we also unite ourselves to his celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, in which Christ, the High Priest Who sacrificed Himself for the salvation of mankind, is made present to us once more.

As Christians, we are called to pray for one another, and we are called in a special way to pray for those whom God has chosen to shepherd His flock.


O Lord, we are the millions of believers, humbly kneeling at Thy feet and begging Thee to preserve, defend and save the Sovereign Pontiff for many years. He is the Father of the great fellowship of souls and our Father as well. On this day, as on every other day, he is praying for us also, and is offering unto Thee with holy fervor the sacred Victim of love and peace.

Wherefore, O Lord, turn Thyself toward us with eyes of pity; for we are now, as it were, forgetful of ourselves, and are praying above all for him. Do Thou unite our prayers with his and receive them into the bosom of Thine infinite mercy, as a sweet savor of active and fruitful charity, whereby the children are united in the Church to their Father. All that he asks of Thee this day, we too ask it of Thee in unison with him.

Whether he weeps or rejoices, whether he hopes or offers himself as a victim of charity for his people, we desire to be united with him; nay more, we desire that the cry of our hearts should be made one with his. Of Thy great mercy grant, O Lord, that not one of us may be far from his mind and his heart in the hour that he prays and offers unto Thee the Sacrifice of Thy blessed Son. At the moment when our venerable High Priest, holding in His hands the very Body of Jesus Christ, shall say to the people over the Chalice of benediction these words: "The peace of the Lord be with you always," grant, O Lord, that Thy sweet peace may come down upon our hearts and upon all the nations with new and manifest power.  Amen.



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  • HOME
  • WHAT'S NEW
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  • RECORDED RETREATS (2012-2020)
    • Malvern Men Feb 28-March 1, 2020
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    • Loyola Men Sept 1-2, 2019
    • Loyola Women Feb 17-18, 2019
    • Couples Night Feb 9, 2019
    • Malvern 2018 Follow-up
    • Loyola Men's Retreat Sept 2018
    • Loyola Couples Retreat May 2018
    • Loyola Women Feb 18-19, 2018
    • Christ the King Glen Burnie, April 1, 2017
    • Loyola Women Feb 19-20, 2017
    • Loyola Men's Retreat Sept 2016
    • Loyola Couples Retreat May 2016
    • Churches of Glen Burnie, April 9, 2016
    • Loyola, February 14-15, 2016
    • Malvern 2015 Follow-up
    • Loyola Couples Retreat Sept. 2015
    • Loyola Couples Retreat Sept. 2014
    • St. Raphael's, Rockville, June 3, 2014
    • St. Matthias, Lanham April 26, 2014
    • Loyola Women Feb 16-17, 2014
    • Holy Family, Davidsonville Jan. 11, 2014
    • Loyola Women Feb 15-16, 2015
    • Malvern 2013 Follow-up
    • St. Joseph's, Largo May 11, 2013
    • Camp Maria, Feb. 17-18, 2013
    • Holy Family, Davidsonville Jan. 12, 2013
    • Malvern 2012 Follow-up
    • Malvern Parish Contacts
  • Prayers/Reflections
    • General
    • Beatitudes - October 2019
    • Lenten Mission 2018
    • What is Marian Consecration?
    • Writings of the Saints (.pdf format)
    • Prayers for the Pope
    • Prayer for Our Nation
    • Inspired by Venerable Conchita Cabrera
    • Inspired by St. Teresa of Calcutta
    • Inspired by St. Faustina
    • Inspired by St. John Paul II
  • Catholic Resources
  • Chapel Prayer Intentions