Prayer for the Canonization of Blessed Michael McGivney

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 intersession, grant the favor I now present (here make your request).

Through Christ our Lord. Amen