Prayers for Patty

My friend and Franciscan sister, Patty, has taken a turn for the worse this morning, and her husband said that he does not think she is going to make it. Please pray for her. John Paul II, please intercede, you and all the Saints in heaven. St. Francis and St. Clare, please pray for Patty. Blessed Mother, be with Patty and hold her in your arms, we pray. Bring comfort to the family. Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, fountain of every blessing, we pray for your healing touch on the frail little body of our friend.



PRAYER FOR ASKING GRACES THROUGH THE
INTERCESSION OF THE SERVANT OF GOD
THE POPE JOHN PAUL II

O Blessed Trinity
We thank You for having graced the Church
with Pope John Paul II
and for allowing the tenderness of your Fatherly care,
the glory of the cross of Christ,
and the splendor of the Holy Spirit,
to shine through him.
Trusting fully in Your infinite mercy
and in the maternal intercession of Mary,
he has given us a living image of Jesus the Good Shepherd,
and has shown us that holiness
is the necessary measure of ordinary Christian life
and is the way of achieving eternal communion with you.
Grant us, by his intercession, and according to Your will,
the graces we implore,
hoping that he will soon be numbered
among your saints.
Amen.

With ecclesiastical approval
CARDINAL CAMILLO RUINI
the Holy Father's vicar General
for the Diocese of Rome