HOLY HOUR KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Litany of St. Joseph Lord, have mercy. Lord, ha ve mercy. Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, hear us. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. God the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us. God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us. God the Holy Spirit, Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.

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Model of artisans, Glory of home life, Guardian of virgins, Pillar of families, Solace of the wretched, Hope of the sick, Patron of the dying, Terror of demons, Protector of the holy Church.

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, Kneel graciously hear us, O Lord. Exposition Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Sit He made him lord of His House. Reflection And ruler of all His possessions. Kneel Let us pray. O God, who in your unspeakable providence deigned to choose blessed Joseph to be the spouse of your own most holy Mother: grant, we beseech you, that we may deserve to have him as our Once the celebrant sits down, the prayer leaders will begin intercessor in heaven, whom we venerate on earth as our protector: the Rosary. Who lives and reigns worl d without end. Amen.

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Prayer for the Canonization of Fr. McGivney Divine Praises God, our Father, protector of the poor and defender of the widow and Blessed be God. orphan, you called your priest, Father J. McGivney, to be an apostle Blessed be His Holy Name. of Christian family life and to lead the young to the generous service of their Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true Man. neighbor. Through the example of his life and virtue may we follow your Blessed be the Name of Jesus. Son, Jesus Christ, more closely, fulfilling his commandment of charity and Blessed be His Most . building up his Body which is the Church. Let the inspiration of your servant Blessed be His Most Precious Blood. prompt us to greater confidence in your love so that we may continue his Blessed be Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament of the . work of caring for the needy and the outcast. We humbly ask that you glorify Blessed be the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete. your venerable servant Father Michael J. McGivney on earth according to the design of your holy will. Through his intercession, grant the favor I now Blessed be the great Mother of God, Mary most Holy. present (here make your request). Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Blessed be her Holy and Immaculate Conception. Blessed be her Glorious Assumption. Blessed be the name of Mary, Virgin and Mother. Blessed be St. Joseph, her most chaste spouse. Blessed be God in His Angels and in His Saints. Amen.

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Servant of God Father Michael J. McGivney

Benediction Kneel Tantum Ergo.

Prayer and Blessing Celebrant: You have given them Bread from Heaven All: Having all sweetness within it. Celebrant: Let us pray. Lord Jesus Christ, you gave us the as the memorial of your suffering and death. May our worship of this sacrament of your body and blood help us to experience the salvation you won for us and the peace of the kingdom where you live with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

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