Prayers

O Christ Jesus_, who is the way_, the truth_, and the life_, teach us to live the charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism required of us as Knights of Columbus.

During this meeting, guide our thoughts and discussion so that we might thoroughly understand the problems we have observed_,  judge. them with your knowledge and wisdom,  and decide upon an action which will truly give glory to your Father in Heaven and redemption to all men,  

Amen.

God, our Father, protector of the poor and defender of the widow and orphan, you called your priest, Blessed Michael McGivney, to be an apostle of Christian family life and to lead the young to the generous service of their neighbor. Through the example of his life and virtue, may we follow your Son. Jesus Christ, more closely, fulfilling his commandment of charity and building up his Body which is the Church. Let the inspiration of your servant prompt us to greater confidence in your love so that we may continue his work of caring for the needy and the outcast. We humbly ask that you glorify Blessed Michael McGivney on earth according to the design of your holy will. Through his intercession, grant the favor I now present (here make your request).

Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Heavenly Father, You created people in Your own image. You desire that not even the least among us should perish. In Your love for us, You entrusted Your only son to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Now in Your love, protect against the evils of abortion, those little ones to whom You have given the gift of life.
Amen.

Heavenly Father, You created people in Your own image. You desire that not even the least among us should perish. In Your love for us, You entrusted Your only son to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Now in Your love, protect against the evils of abortion, those little ones to whom You have given the gift of life.
Amen.

O great and glorious God, You imbued Your holy priest, Father Michael J. McGivney, with deep priestly virtue and especially with pastoral connection for the poor, the orphan, the widow, for the Christian education of youth, for the protection of the faith of the working man of his day. Now that his priestly ministry continues to spread to countless millions throughout the world, through the efforts and influence of the order of the Knights of Columbus, which Father McGivney founded, we beseech You, Heavenly Father, to raise your faithful servant, Michael, to the honors of the altar. We ask this favor through our Lord Jesus Christ and His Holy Mother, Mary and Our Mother,
Amen.

Heavenly Father, Thank You for the gift of our family. Enlighten our hearts and minds that we may live more fully this vocation to love. In our daily life and work, may we reflect the self-giving love which You, O Father, eternally show with Your Son and the Holy Spirit. Let Your love be evident in the peace that reigns in our home and in the faith we profess and live. May our family always be a place of generosity, understanding, forgiveness, and joy. Kindly give us the wisdom and courage to be witnesses to Your eternal design for the family; and grant that the Holy Family of Nazareth may always guide our path to holiness as a family. We ask this through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever,
Amen.