On the Memorial of St John XXIII – 11 October – let us Pray:
The Official Prayer for the
Intercession of St John XXIII
Dear Pope John,
your simplicity and meekness carried the scent of God
and sparked in people’s hearts the desire for goodness.
You spoke often of the beauty of the family gathered
around the table to share bread and faith:
pray for us that once again true families would live in our homes.
With outstretched hands you sowed hope
and you taught us to listen for God’s footsteps as
He prepares a new humanity:
help us have a healthy optimism of defeating evil with good.
You loved the world with its light and darkness
and you believed that peace is possible:
help us be instruments of peace at home and in our communities.
With paternal gentleness you gave all children a caress:
you moved the world and reminded us that hands have been given
to us not for striking but for embracing and drying tears.
Pray for us so that we do not limit ourselves to cursing the darkness
but that we bring the light,
bringing Jesus everywhere and always praying to Mary. Amen
AnaStpaul 