O Heavenly Father, increase the Faith of our communities. Particularly of those individuals whom you have chosen and will choose for your service. May the love of Christ your Son stir up your call in many young people, move the hesitant to make a decision, sustain in perseverance those who have already made their choice. When sacrifice comes our way, make us all strong and ready to do your will and not our own like your Son in his
sufferings. Amen.

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Glory to God in the highest / And peace to his people on earth. / Lord God, heavenly King, / almighty God and Father / We worship you / we give you thanks, / We praise you for your glory. / Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father / Lord God, Lamb of God / you take away the sins of the world: / have mercy on us; / you are seated at the right hand of the Father: / receive our prayer. / For you alone are the Holy One, / you alone are the Lord, / you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, / With the Holy Spirit / In the glory of God the Father. Amen. 

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St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in the day of battle. Be our defense against the wickedness, and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, cast into Hell, Satan and all other evil spirits, Who prowl throughout the world, Seeking the ruin of souls.  Amen

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Blessed are you, Lord, Father in Heaven, Who, in Your Infinite Mercy, Gave us Your only-begotten Son Jesus, To be our Saviour and Lord. We thank You, Almighty Father, For the gift of the Jubilee Year. Make it a favorable time of grace for all of us. Make our love for You and our neighbour Grow ever stronger each day. Also help us to re-discover The joy of living Your Word And of obeying Your will. Especially help us to open our hearts To believers and non-believers alike So that there will be "One flock and One Shepherd." As we make our way to you, Heavenly Father, Our ultimate Destiny, May all your children experience The loving care of Holy Mary, The Mother of Your Son. To You, merciful and Just Father, The source of eternal life and light Be honour and glory, praise and thanksgiving, Forever and ever.  Amen.

adapted from the prayer of Pope John Paul II for the Great Jubilee Year 2000

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