The novena is to be prayed for the following intention. We pray for the pope and for his pastoral mission, asking God to protect, strengthen and uplift our beloved Holy Father at this time of considerable challenge.
Prayer for Pope Benedict XVI
Lord, source of eternal life and truth,
give to your shepherd, Benedict, a spirit
of courage and right judgment, spirit
of knowledge and love. By governing
with fidelity those entrusted to his care,
may he, as successor to the Apostle Peter
Vicar of Christ, build your Church
into a sacrament of unity, love and peace
for all the world. Amen
V Let us pray for Benedict, the pope.
R May the Lord preserve him,
give him a long life,
make him blessed upon the earth,
and not hand him over
to the power of his enemies.
V May your hand
be upon your holy servant
R And upon your son,
whom you have anointed.
Our Father... Hail Mary... Glory Be...
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