Father Michael J. McGivney The Blessed Father Michael J. McGivney, Spiritual Founder of the Knights of Columbus. Father Michael J. McGivney (1852 - 1890) Apostle for the 21st Century Apostle to the young Protector of Christian Family Life Founder of the Knights of Columbus This very holy man, who began his ministry at St. Mary's Church, New Haven, Conn has been proposed for sainthood by Pope John Paul II A Prayer for his canonization is as follows: God, our Father, protector of the poor and defender of widow and orphan, you called your priest, Father Michael J. 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 your servant Father Michael J. 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 For information, write: The Father McGivney Guild One Columbus Plaza New Haven CT 06510-3328 Father McGivney "....There is a tide in the affairs of men, which taken at the flood, leads on to fortune; omitted, all the voyages of their life is bound in shallows and in miseries. On such a full sea we are now afloat, and we must take the current when it serves, or lose our ventures." --- William Shakespeare, Julius Ceasar

Prayer to Saint Michael St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in the day of battle be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray and do thou, O prince of the of the heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell, Satan and all the other evil spirits, who prowl through the world, seeking the ruin of souls. Amen Mary, Queen of All Saints, Pray for us! Our Heavenly Mother can shows us the way home. Take Time to Pray Christ be with me, Christ within me, Christ behind me, Christ before me, Christ beside me, Christ to win me, Christ to comfort and restore me, Christ in quiet, Christ in danger, Christ in the hearts of all that love me, Christ in mouth of friend and stranger. (From the Breastplate of Saint Patrick) St. Therese The Little Flower, please pick me a Rose from the Heavenly Garden and send it to me with a Message of Love. Ask God to grant me the Favor I thee implore and tell Him I will Love Him each day More and More. Take Time to Pray

Prayer To Your Guardian Angel Angel of God, My guardian dear, T0 whom His love Commits me here; Ever this day (or night) Be at my side, To light and guard, To rule and guide. Amen.

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