Father Michael J. McGivney
(1852 - 1890)
Pope John Paul II has proposed this very holy man, who began his ministry at Saint Mary's Church in New Haven, Connecticut for sainthood.
The prayer for his cannonization is as follows:
God, Our Father. protector of the poor and defender of widows and orphans, you called your priest, Father Michael J. McGivney, to be an opostle 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, fullfilling 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 Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
For more information please write:
The Father McGivney Guild
One Columbus Plaza
New Haven CT 06510-3328
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