Prayer to St. John Vianney: Cure of Ars
Holy Cure of Ars, your whole life was a single-minded offering of yourself to God for the service of all. Through your intercession, may the Holy Spirit lead us now to respond without faltering in our daily lives to the call which God has given to each one of us.
You were steadfast in adoring Christ in the tabernacle: Teach us to draw close, in faith and reverence, to the Eucharist, to relish the silent presence of God in the Blessed Sacrament.
You were the friend of sinners: increase in us repentance for our sins. Give us a true understanding of the way the Father looks upon us, tirelessly waiting for the return of the prodigal son or daughter.
You were the sustainer of the poor: Teach us to give up our comfort so that we may share with those in need.
You were a loving son of the Virgin Mary: Teach us to turn to her with the trust and simplicity of a child.
You have become an outstanding model for the parish priests of the whole world. Give pastors a love for the Church, apostolic zeal, and steadfastness in trials. Awaken in the hearts of young people an awareness of the splendor of the priestly ministry and the joy of responding to the call of the Good Shepherd. Holy Cure’ of Ars, intercede for us to God.
Amen.
(Adapted from prayer by Father Guy Bagnard, Bishop of Belley-Ars)
Fr. Vidal Martinez, OSM
