NOVENA PRAYER FOR POPE BENEDICT XVI
Divine Mercy Sunday, April 11th - Monday, April 19th, 5th Anniversary of Pope Benedict's Election
Lord, source of eternal life and truth, give to your shepherd, Benedict, a spirit of courage and right judgment, a spirit of knowledge and love. By governing with fidelity those entrusted to his care, may he, as successor to the Apostle Peter and Vicar of Christ, build your Church into a sacrament of unity, love and peace for all the world. Amen.
V/ Let us pray for Benedict, the Pope.
R/ May the Lord preserve him, give him a long life, make him blessed upon the earth,
and not hand him over to the power of his enemies.
V/ May your hand be upon your holy servant.
R/ And upon your son, whom you have anointed.
Our Father... Hail Mary... Glory Be...
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
In Solidarity With Our Holy Father