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Prayers fromSaint John Paul IIwww.StJohnPaul.org(212)535-3664Page Size: 9” x 7.25” Finish Size: 4.5” x 7.25” Litho: 4C (CMYK)/ 4C (CMYK)Fold---95 DFN PG.indd 112/8/16 12:0
2 Prayers from Saint John Paul IIPrayers from Saint John Paul II 3Saint John Paul II’s Prayer toOur Lady of Lourdes . . . . . . . 34Saint John Paul II’s Prayer toOur Lady of Guadalupe . . . . . . 37Prayer of Saint John Paul II onthe occasion of the Canonizationof Padre Pio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Prayers for Special NeedsTABLE OF CONTENTSSaint John Paul II Biography. . . . . . . 4The Tradition ofPraying a Novena . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Novena to Saint John Paul IIfor Healing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Prayers to God and Our Blessed MotherPrayer to the Blessed Trinity. . . . .Prayer to the Holy Spirit . . . . . . . .Prayer for Healing Beneath theCross of the Crucified King. . . .Emmaus Prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1057195 DFN PG.indd 2-3. 29303132Prayer for Peace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Prayer For All the Suffering. . . . . . 44Prayer for Guidance. . . . . . . . . . . . 46Prayer for the Healingof Families. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Prayer for the Healingof One’s Will. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Prayer for the Healingof Despair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Prayer for the Healing of the Scourgeof Abortion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Prayer for the American President,Congress and Supreme Court. . 53Vatican Prayer toSaint John Paul II. . . . . . . . . . . . 5512/8/16 12:02 PM
2 Prayers from Saint John Paul IIPrayers from Saint John Paul II 3Saint John Paul II’s Prayer toOur Lady of Lourdes . . . . . . . . 34Saint John Paul II’s Prayer toOur Lady of Guadalupe . . . . . . 37Prayer of Saint John Paul II onthe occasion of the Canonizationof Padre Pio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Prayers for Special NeedsTABLE OF CONTENTSSaint John Paul II Biography. . . . . . . 4The Tradition ofPraying a Novena . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Novena to Saint John Paul IIfor Healing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Prayers to God and Our Blessed MotherPrayer to the Blessed Trinity. . . . .Prayer to the Holy Spirit . . . . . . .Prayer for Healing Beneath theCross of the Crucified King. . . .Emmaus Prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1057195 DFN PG.indd 2-3. 29303132Prayer for Peace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Prayer For All the Suffering. . . . . . . 44Prayer for Guidance. . . . . . . . . . . . 46Prayer for the Healingof Families. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Prayer for the Healingof One’s Will. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Prayer for the Healingof Despair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Prayer for the Healing of the Scourgeof Abortion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Prayer for the American President,Congress and Supreme Court. . 53Vatican Prayer toSaint John Paul II. . . . . . . . . . . . 5512/8/16 12:02 PM
4 Prayers from Saint John Paul IISAINT JOHN PAUL II(1920 – 2005)Saint John Paul II was born KarolJózef Wojtyla on May 18, 1920, inWadowice, Poland. Growing up, youngKarol was athletic and enjoyed skiingand swimming. He also showed a stronginterest in theatre and poetry after heentered college. He ultimately felt astrong calling to the priesthood, andbegan his studies in philosophy andtheology at a secret seminary in Krakowin the 1940s, in the very hostileenvironment of the Nazi occupation.In 1978 he became the first non-Italianto be chosen as the Pope in more than400 years. As the leader of the Church,John Paul II traveled the world, visitingmore than 100 countries to spread hismessage of faith and peace. A vocaladvocate for human rights, he often spokeout about suffering in the world. He heldstrong positions on many topics, includingthe right to religious freedom.1057195 DFN PG.indd 4-5Prayers from Saint John Paul II 5An outgoing and charismatic person,John Paul II used his influence to fosterpolitical change and he is credited asa very important figure in the fall ofCommunism. After suffering fromParkinson’s disease for over 12 years, hedied in 2005. He was beatified in 2011.The announcement of Pope John PaulII’s canonization came after the Vaticanrevealed that two miracles had beenattributed to the spiritual intercessionof the late Pontiff. After a dying Frenchnun, Sister Marie Simon-Pierre Normand,prayed to Pope John Paul II during herbattle with Parkinson’s disease – thesame illness that had contributed to thePope’s death – she was cured.The second miracle involved a50-year-old woman, who said she wascured of a brain aneurysm after aphotograph of Pope John Paul II spoketo her. These miracles demonstrate thehealing power of Saint John Paul II’sintercession. He was canonized a Saintin 2014. His feast day is October 22.12/8/16 12:02 PM
4 Prayers from Saint John Paul IISAINT JOHN PAUL II(1920 – 2005)Saint John Paul II was born KarolJózef Wojtyla on May 18, 1920, inWadowice, Poland. Growing up, youngKarol was athletic and enjoyed skiingand swimming. He also showed a stronginterest in theatre and poetry after heentered college. He ultimately felt astrong calling to the priesthood, andbegan his studies in philosophy andtheology at a secret seminary in Krakowin the 1940s, in the very hostileenvironment of the Nazi occupation.In 1978 he became the first non-Italianto be chosen as the Pope in more than400 years. As the leader of the Church,John Paul II traveled the world, visitingmore than 100 countries to spread hismessage of faith and peace. A vocaladvocate for human rights, he often spokeout about suffering in the world. He heldstrong positions on many topics, includingthe right to religious freedom.1057195 DFN PG.indd 4-5Prayers from Saint John Paul II 5An outgoing and charismatic person,John Paul II used his influence to fosterpolitical change and he is credited asa very important figure in the fall ofCommunism. After suffering fromParkinson’s disease for over 12 years, hedied in 2005. He was beatified in 2011.The announcement of Pope John PaulII’s canonization came after the Vaticanrevealed that two miracles had beenattributed to the spiritual intercessionof the late Pontiff. After a dying Frenchnun, Sister Marie Simon-Pierre Normand,prayed to Pope John Paul II during herbattle with Parkinson’s disease – thesame illness that had contributed to thePope’s death – she was cured.The second miracle involved a50-year-old woman, who said she wascured of a brain aneurysm after aphotograph of Pope John Paul II spoketo her. These miracles demonstrate thehealing power of Saint John Paul II’sintercession. He was canonized a Saintin 2014. His feast day is October 22.12/8/16 12:02 PM
6 Prayers from Saint John Paul IIPrayers from Saint John Paul II 7The spiritual practice of prayingNovenas started in Europe as ninedays of preparation for celebratingthe birth of Christ at Christmas.Nine days were selected to representthe nine months that Jesus lived inthe womb of the Blessed Virgin Mary.The practice of praying Novenas waslater extended to also celebratingfeasts of the Blessed Virgin Maryand the Saints.Often people praying Novenashave a particular or special intentionfor which they are seeking theheavenly intercession of a patron saintor a favorite saint. This may includetheir personal petitions or the urgentneeds of family and loved ones.THE TRADITION OFPRAYING A NOVENAThe word “novena” comes from aLatin word meaning “nine fold.” In itstraditional form, a Novena is prayedover nine consecutive days.1057195 DFN PG.indd 6-7At the conclusion of your Novena,entrust your petitions and specialintentions to God’s will. Rememberthat Almighty God, in His love andgoodness, may have His own way ofanswering your prayers.12/8/16 12:02 PM
6 Prayers from Saint John Paul IIPrayers from Saint John Paul II 7The spiritual practice of prayingNovenas started in Europe as ninedays of preparation for celebratingthe birth of Christ at Christmas.Nine days were selected to representthe nine months that Jesus lived inthe womb of the Blessed Virgin Mary.The practice of praying Novenas waslater extended to also celebratingfeasts of the Blessed Virgin Maryand the Saints.Often people praying Novenashave a particular or special intentionfor which they are seeking theheavenly intercession of a patron saintor a favorite saint. This may includetheir personal petitions or the urgentneeds of family and loved ones.THE TRADITION OFPRAYING A NOVENAThe word “novena” comes from aLatin word meaning “nine fold.” In itstraditional form, a Novena is prayedover nine consecutive days.1057195 DFN PG.indd 6-7At the conclusion of your Novena,entrust your petitions and specialintentions to God’s will. Rememberthat Almighty God, in His love andgoodness, may have His own way ofanswering your prayers.12/8/16 12:02 PM
8 St. Anthony Prayers & DevotionsPrayers from Saint John Paul II 9HEALING NOVENA FORTHE INTERCESSION OFSAINT JOHN PAUL IIOpening Prayer each day:Merciful God, I pray with thanks andgratitude for the great spiritual giftof Saint John Paul II’s apostolic lifeand mission. Through his heavenlyintercession, please grant thefollowing petition(s) . . .Here state your request(s).Grant also that I may grow in lovefor You and proclaim boldly thelove of Jesus Christ to all people.Through Christ, Our Lord. Amen.“Through prayer we come to sharemore deeply in God’s life andin His love.” Saint John Paul II1057195 DFN PG.indd 8-912/8/16 12:03 PM
8 St. Anthony Prayers & DevotionsPrayers from Saint John Paul II 9HEALING NOVENA FORTHE INTERCESSION OFSAINT JOHN PAUL IIOpening Prayer each day:Merciful God, I pray with thanks andgratitude for the great spiritual giftof Saint John Paul II’s apostolic lifeand mission. Through his heavenlyintercession, please grant thefollowing petition(s) . . .Here state your request(s).Grant also that I may grow in lovefor You and proclaim boldly thelove of Jesus Christ to all people.Through Christ, Our Lord. Amen.“Through prayer we come to sharemore deeply in God’s life andin His love.” Saint John Paul II1057195 DFN PG.indd 8-912/8/16 12:03 PM
10 Prayers from Saint John Paul IINOVENA PRAYERfor Healing(DAY 1)Dear Saint John Paul, you preached:“The future starts today, nottomorrow.” As I start these ninedays of prayer with you, I thank youfor reminding me that with God’shelp, I can begin again, but I needto start now, not at some distantpoint in the future. Your words areencouraging and inspiring to me.Please be with me as I progressthrough these nine days of prayerwith you.Dear Lord, You are the greatestHealer. You gave Saint JohnPaul II to the entire world to showus how much You love us. WithYour mighty power and through hisintercession, we seek healing, notjust of our physical body but our1057195 DFN PG.indd 10-11Prayers from Saint John Paul II 11emotional, mental, social andspiritual health as well. In keepingwith Your greatest commandment,we will love You with all our heart,with all our mind, with all our souland with all our strength. We willalso love our neighbor as we loveourselves. Amen.Conclude with the Our Father,Hail Mary, and Glory Be prayers.“Only God lovesus perfectly,with an everlastinglove. In prayer, weopen our hearts andour minds to thisGod of love.”Saint John Paul II12/8/16 12:03 PM
10 Prayers from Saint John Paul IINOVENA PRAYERfor Healing(DAY 1)Dear Saint John Paul, you preached:“The future starts today, nottomorrow.” As I start these ninedays of prayer with you, I thank youfor reminding me that with God’shelp, I can begin again, but I needto start now, not at some distantpoint in the future. Your words areencouraging and inspiring to me.Please be with me as I progressthrough these nine days of prayerwith you.Dear Lord, You are the greatestHealer. You gave Saint JohnPaul II to the entire world to showus how much You love us. WithYour mighty power and through hisintercession, we seek healing, notjust of our physical body but our1057195 DFN PG.indd 10-11Prayers from Saint John Paul II 11emotional, mental, social andspiritual health as well. In keepingwith Your greatest commandment,we will love You with all our heart,with all our mind, with all our souland with all our strength. We willalso love our neighbor as we loveourselves. Amen.Conclude with the Our Father,Hail Mary, and Glory Be prayers.“Only God lovesus perfectly,with an everlastinglove. In prayer, weopen our hearts andour minds to thisGod of love.”Saint John Paul II12/8/16 12:03 PM
12 Prayers from Saint John Paul IINOVENA PRAYERfor Healing(DAY 2)Dear Saint John Paul, you preached:“I plead with you, never, ever giveup on hope. Never doubt, nevertire, and never become discouraged.Be not afraid.” With your help, I willnot give up hope. I will be trusting,confident, persistent and unafraidin prayer.God, our Father, grant us the peacewe seek when confronted withdifferent obstacles each day. Guideus so we won’t falter in our steps.May peace always reign in ourhearts even if there is fear that wemight fall flat on our face.We will not be anxious, but will havefaith that is unwavering like that ofSaint John Paul II. We will do1057195 DFN PG.indd 12-13Prayers from Saint John Paul II 13whatever is true, honorable, just,pure, lovely and gracious in Youreyes, so that Your peace may abidein our hearts always. Amen.Conclude with the Our Father,Hail Mary, and Glory Be prayers.“We are awareof darknessand sin,of poverty and pain.But we know Jesus hasconquered sin andpassed through His ownpain to the glory ofthe Resurrection.”Saint John Paul II12/8/16 12:03 PM
12 Prayers from Saint John Paul IINOVENA PRAYERfor Healing(DAY 2)Dear Saint John Paul, you preached:“I plead with you, never, ever giveup on hope. Never doubt, nevertire, and never become discouraged.Be not afraid.” With your help, I willnot give up hope. I will be trusting,confident, persistent and unafraidin prayer.God, our Father, grant us the peacewe seek when confronted withdifferent obstacles each day. Guideus so we won’t falter in our steps.May peace always reign in ourhearts even if there is fear that wemight fall flat on our face.We will not be anxious, but will havefaith that is unwavering like that ofSaint John Paul II. We will do1057195 DFN PG.indd 12-13Prayers from Saint John Paul II 13whatever is true, honorable, just,pure, lovely and gracious in Youreyes, so that Your peace may abidein our hearts always. Amen.Conclude with the Our Father,Hail Mary, and Glory Be prayers.“We are awareof darknessand sin,of poverty and pain.But we know Jesus hasconquered sin andpassed through His ownpain to the glory ofthe Resurrection.”Saint John Paul II12/8/16 12:03 PM
14 Prayers from Saint John Paul IINOVENA PRAYERfor Healing(DAY 3)Dear Saint John Paul, you preached:“Have no fear of moving into theunknown. Simply step outfearlessly knowing that I am withyou and therefore no harm canbefall you. All is very, very well.Do this in complete faith andconfidence.”What more can I say, but thank youfor your confidence in me. Helpme to have complete faith in God.Stand with me at all times as myintercessor and spiritual guideuntil I attain the great treasureof Heaven.Dear Jesus, Son of the living God,we rejoice because we believe thatthrough the intercession of Saint1057195 DFN PG.indd 14-15Prayers from Saint John Paul II 15John Paul II, our healing is near athand. We are joyful in our ways andour speech for we know that Youwill always comfort us as a mothercomforts her children.We thank you for the joy You’vegiven us when You were born intoour world, because You becameone of us in all things but sin. Youendured tremendous suffering forour sake, so that we will be savedfrom our sins. Turn our mourninginto rejoicing because of Yourresurrection from the dead. Amen.Conclude with the Our Father,Hail Mary, and Glory Be prayers.“Only in Christ do we find real love,and the fullness of life. And so Iinvite you to look to Christ.”Saint John Paul II12/8/16 12:03 PM
14 Prayers from Saint John Paul IINOVENA PRAYERfor Healing(DAY 3)Dear Saint John Paul, you preached:“Have no fear of moving into theunknown. Simply step outfearlessly knowing that I am withyou and therefore no harm canbefall you. All is very, very well.Do this in complete faith andconfidence.”What more can I say, but thank youfor your confidence in me. Helpme to have complete faith in God.Stand with me at all times as myintercessor and spiritual guideuntil I attain the great treasureof Heaven.Dear Jesus, Son of the living God,we rejoice because we believe thatthrough the intercession of Saint1057195 DFN PG.indd 14-15Prayers from Saint John Paul II 15John Paul II, our healing is near athand. We are joyful in our ways andour speech for we know that Youwill always comfort us as a mothercomforts her children.We thank you for the joy You’vegiven us when You were born intoour world, because You becameone of us in all things but sin. Youendured tremendous suffering forour sake, so that we will be savedfrom our sins. Turn our mourninginto rejoicing because of Yourresurrection from the dead. Amen.Conclude with the Our Father,Hail Mary, and Glory Be prayers.“Only in Christ do we find real love,and the fullness of life. And so Iinvite you to look to Christ.”Saint John Paul II12/8/16 12:03 PM
16 Prayers from Saint John Paul IINOVENA PRAYERfor Healing(DAY 4)Dear Saint John Paul, just likeSt. Paul the Apostle who describedhis journey as a race, you tell methat life with Jesus is a wonderfuladventure. Life is not a sprint forme, but rather a winding marathonwith its curves and its ups anddowns. Help me by being with meat all times as I struggle in this racetoward the fullness of life in Christ.God the Holy Spirit, grant uswisdom and knowledge as we waitpatiently for the healing Youpromised. May our families beblessed with patience in helping uscope with illness and other problems.During his lifetime, Saint John Paulwas a living testimony of how much1057195 DFN PG.indd 16-17Prayers from Saint John Paul II 17God loves us through his patiencein dealing with every religious orpolitical leader around the world, aswell as with the severe sicknessesthat afflicted him. We believe thatas long as love reigns in our heartseach day, we will be healed, for“Love is patient and kind.” Amen.Conclude with the Our Father,Hail Mary, and Glory Be prayers.“It is Jesus youseek when youdream of happiness.He is waiting for youwhen nothing elseyou find satisfies you.”Saint John Paul II12/8/16 12:03 PM
16 Prayers from Saint John Paul IINOVENA PRAYERfor Healing(DAY 4)Dear Saint John Paul, just likeSt. Paul the Apostle who describedhis journey as a race, you tell methat life with Jesus is a wonderfuladventure. Life is not a sprint forme, but rather a winding marathonwith its curves and its ups anddowns. Help me by being with meat all times as I struggle in this racetoward the fullness of life in Christ.God the Holy Spirit, grant uswisdom and knowledge as we waitpatiently for the healing Youpromised. May our families beblessed with patience in helping uscope with illness and other problems.During his lifetime, Saint John Paulwas a living testimony of how much1057195 DFN PG.indd 16-17Prayers from Saint John Paul II 17God loves us through his patiencein dealing with every religious orpolitical leader around the world, aswell as with the severe sicknessesthat afflicted him. We believe thatas long as love reigns in our heartseach day, we will be healed, for“Love is patient and kind.” Amen.Conclude with the Our Father,Hail Mary, and Glory Be prayers.“It is Jesus youseek when youdream of happiness.He is waiting for youwhen nothing elseyou find satisfies you.”Saint John Paul II12/8/16 12:03 PM
18 Prayers from Saint John Paul IINOVENA PRAYERfor Healing(DAY 5)Dear Saint John Paul, you preached:“Do not abandon yourselves todespair. We are the Easter peopleand Hallelujah is our song.”Help me to be joyful in thiswonderful adventure of life. Helpme always to have true Christian joyin my heart, mind and spirit. Helpme always to be faithful to the Willof God in my life.Through God’s loving grace andkindness, we have been blessedwith the great kindness shownby the people who take care ofus, like our family, friends,relatives, caregivers, physicians,rehabilitation specialists,nutritionists and spiritual advisers.1057195 DFN PG.indd 18-19Prayers from Saint John Paul II 19Saint John Paul II manifestedincredible love, kindness andforgiveness to the man who tried toassassinate him. We believe thatwe will be healed if we forgive thosewho have wronged us, and if weextend a helping hand to our leastsisters and brothers living indistress, poverty and need. Amen.Conclude with the Our Father,Hail Mary, and Glory Be prayers.“Rememberthat you arenever alone.Christ is with youon your journeyevery day of your lives!”Saint John Paul II12/8/16 12:03 PM
18 Prayers from Saint John Paul IINOVENA PRAYERfor Healing(DAY 5)Dear Saint John Paul, you preached:“Do not abandon yourselves todespair. We are the Easter peopleand Hallelujah is our song.”Help me to be joyful in thiswonderful adventure of life. Helpme always to have true Christian joyin my heart, mind and spirit. Helpme always to be faithful to the Willof God in my life.Through God’s loving grace andkindness, we have been blessedwith the great kindness shownby the people who take care ofus, like our family, friends,relatives, caregivers, physicians,rehabilitation specialists,nutritionists and spiritual advisers.1057195 DFN PG.indd 18-19Prayers from Saint John Paul II 19Saint John Paul II manifestedincredible love, kindness andforgiveness to the man who tried toassassinate him. We believe thatwe will be healed if we forgive thosewho have wronged us, and if weextend a helping hand to our leastsisters and brothers living indistress, poverty and need. Amen.Conclude with the Our Father,Hail Mary, and Glory Be prayers.“Rememberthat you arenever alone.Christ is with youon your journeyevery day of your lives!”Saint John Paul II12/8/16 12:03 PM
20 Prayers from Saint John Paul IINOVENA PRAYERfor Healing(DAY 6)Dear Saint John Paul, you preached:“Love your families. Teach themthe dignity of life. Teach them theways of harmony and peace. Teachthem the value of faith and prayerand goodness! Help transform theworld around you by giving the bestof yourselves in the service ofothers and your country.”Just as Christ taught us, youpreached and live the Golden Rule:“Do unto others as you would havethem do to you.” How simple it isto hear this, but how incrediblydifficult, at times, to do this. Bewith me, and help me see God inmy neighbor and in all those I finddifficult to love or accept.1057195 DFN PG.indd 20-21Prayers from Saint John Paul II 21Dear Lord, throughout my lifetime,I have been taught to be a goodperson and to be a blessing toothers. To be good is not justto follow the rules, but more so,to follow You and obey Yourcommandments. May I bringharmony and peace to others,and spread Your good newsto my family, my friends, mycommunity and my country.Saint John Paul II made Yourgoodness known throughoutthe world by welcoming andembracing everyone who soughtYour presence, regardless of age,gender or creed. Through Yourgoodness and mercy, we will receivethe healing we seek through theintercession of Saint John Paul II.Amen.Conclude with the Our Father,Hail Mary, and Glory Be prayers.12/8/16 12:03 PM
20 Prayers from Saint John Paul IINOVENA PRAYERfor Healing(DAY 6)Dear Saint John Paul, you preached:“Love your families. Teach themthe dignity of life. Teach them theways of harmony and peace. Teachthem the value of faith and prayerand goodness! Help transform theworld around you by giving the bestof yourselves in the service ofothers and your country.”Just as Christ taught us, youpreached and live the Golden Rule:“Do unto others as you would havethem do to you.” How simple it isto hear this, but how incrediblydifficult, at times, to do this. Bewith me, and help me see God inmy neighbor and in all those I finddifficult to love or accept.1057195 DFN PG.indd 20-21Prayers from Saint John Paul II 21Dear Lord, throughout my lifetime,I have been taught to be a goodperson and to be a blessing toothers. To be good is not justto follow the rules, but more so,to follow You and obey Yourcommandments. May I bringharmony and peace to others,and spread Your good newsto my family, my friends, mycommunity and my country.Saint John Paul II made Yourgoodness known throughoutthe world by welcoming andembracing everyone who soughtYour presence, regardless of age,gender or creed. Through Yourgoodness and mercy, we will receivethe healing we seek through theintercession of Saint John Paul II.Amen.Conclude with the Our Father,Hail Mary, and Glory Be prayers.12/8/16 12:03 PM
22 Prayers from Saint John Paul IINOVENA PRAYERfor Healing(DAY 7)Dear Saint John Paul, you preached:“The goal and target of our life isHe, the Christ who awaits us – eachone singly and all together – to leadus across the boundaries of time tothe eternal embrace of the God wholoves us.”Help me, dear Saint John Paul, toremember that life with God is thehighest and greatest of all goals.In every moment of my life, help meto be focused on my relationshipwith Christ, so that when my earthlyjourney ends, my eternal life withJesus will begin.God the Father, in humility we offerour lives to You in the service ofothers. May we be like Saint John1057195 DFN PG.indd 22-23Prayers from Saint John Paul II 23Paul II in proclaiming our faith andtrust in You, so we will be blessedand can fulfill our Christianvocation. It is through ourweakness and illness that Youhave touched our lives, and wenow seek Your goodness andmercy to be healed. Amen.Conclude with the Our Father,Hail Mary, and Glory Be prayers.“To believein Jesus is toaccept what He says,even when it runscontrary to whatothers are saying.”Saint John Paul II12/8/16 12:03 PM
22 Prayers from Saint John Paul IINOVENA PRAYERfor Healing(DAY 7)Dear Saint John Paul, you preached:“The goal and target of our life isHe, the Christ who awaits us – eachone singly and all together – to leadus across the boundaries of time tothe eternal embrace of the God wholoves us.”Help me, dear Saint John Paul, toremember that life with God is thehighest and greatest of all goals.In every moment of my life, help meto be focused on my relationshipwith Christ, so that when my earthlyjourney ends, my eternal life withJesus will begin.God the Father, in humility we offerour lives to You in the service ofothers. May we be like Saint John1057195 DFN PG.indd 22-23Prayers from Saint John Paul II 23Paul II in proclaiming our faith andtrust in You, so we will be blessedand can fulfill our Christianvocation. It is through ourweakness and illness that Youhave touched our lives, and wenow seek Your goodness andmercy to be healed. Amen.Conclude with the Our Father,Hail Mary, and Glory Be prayers.“To believein Jesus is toaccept what He says,even when it runscontrary to whatothers are saying.”Saint John Paul II12/8/16 12:03 PM
24 Prayers from Saint John Paul IINOVENA PRAYERfor Healing(DAY 8)Dear Saint John Paul, you preached:“People are made for happiness.Rightly, then, you thirst forhappiness. Christ has the answerto this desire of yours. But Heasks you to trust Him.True joy is a victory, somethingwhich cannot be obtained withouta long and difficult struggle.Christ holds the secret of thisvictory. . . In order to sing God’spraises we must re-learn thelanguage of humility and trust, thelanguage of moral integrity and ofsincere commitment to all that istruly good in the sight of the Lord.”Once again, in simple words, youteach us that nothing is moreimportant than life with Christ.1057195 DFN PG.indd 24-25Prayers from Saint John Paul II 25Lord, Jesus Christ, grant me thegift of a humble heart so that Ican respond to Your call to take upthe Cross and follow You each dayas Your disciple. I will strive topreserve the unity in my householdthrough my actions of peace andunderstanding. Through theintercession of Saint John Paul II,please grant me the gift of healingthat I earnestly implore. Amen.Conclude with the Our Father,Hail Mary, and Glory Be prayers.“If you really wishto follow Christ,if you want yourlove for Him to growand last, then you mustbe faithful to prayer.”Saint John Paul II12/8/16 12:03 PM
24 Prayers from Saint John Paul IINOVENA PRAYERfor Healing(DAY 8)Dear Saint John Paul, you preached:“People are made for happiness.Rightly, then, you thirst forhappiness. Christ has the answerto this desire of yours. But Heasks you to trust Him.True joy is a victory, somethingwhich cannot be obtained withouta long and difficult struggle.Christ holds the secret of thisvictory. . . In order to sing God’spraises we must re-learn thelanguage of humility and trust, thelanguage of moral integrity and ofsincere commitment to all that istruly good in the sight of the Lord.”Once again, in simple words, youteach us that nothing is moreimportant than life with Christ.1057195 DFN PG.indd 24-25Prayers from Saint John Paul II 25Lord, Jesus Christ, grant me thegift of a humble heart so that Ican respond to Your call to take upthe Cross and follow You each dayas Your disciple. I will strive topreserve the unity in my householdthrough my actions of peace andunderstanding. Through theintercession of Saint John Paul II,please grant me the gift of healingthat I earnestly implore. Amen.Conclude with the Our Father,Hail Mary, and Glory Be prayers.“If you really wishto follow Christ,if you want yourlove for Him to growand last, then you mustbe faithful to prayer.”Saint John Paul II12/8/16 12:03 PM
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