World Youth Day USA Guides Stateside Pilgrimage Leaders Guide | Page 77
God our Father,
Like the disciples who journeyed
be with us on our pilgrim journey of faith.
up the mountain to witness
Give us the grace and courage
the Transfiguration,
to step forward in faith and hope
may this experience be
on the road ahead.
an encounter that strengthens us
for our work in the world.
Lord Jesus,
open our eyes to see your face
Through the intercession of Mary,
in all those we encounter.
the Immaculate Conception,
Open our ears to hear your voice
patroness of our nation,
in those who are often ignored.
may we be worthy witnesses of our faith,
Open our hearts that we might be
humble representatives of our country,
faithful disciples of mercy and truth.
and inspired missionaries
bringing peace, hope, and mercy
Holy Spirit,
into our communities. Amen.
transform us. Empower us
to give of ourselves to the poor;
St. James the Apostle, patron
to welcome the lost;
of pilgrim travelers, pray for us.
to forgive those who hurt us;
to comfort those who suffer
St. Kateri Tekakwitha, young faithful witness
and are marginalized.
from our native land, pray for us.
Bless those who travel on mission
St. Thérèse of Lisieux,
from the United States of America
patroness of missionaries
to Kraków in Poland,
and advocate for youth, pray for us.
Land of Divine Mercy,
to join the universal Church
Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati,
for World Youth Day.
man of the beatitudes
and patron of young adults, pray for us.
Bless, too, those
who celebrate stateside,
St. John Paul II, son of Poland
united in faith and joy.
and patron of World Youth Day, pray for us.
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