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A Prayer for Assistance in the Development of a Parish Church

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+ In the Name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.

O MARY, OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM, who didst grant Richeldis a vision of thy house in Nazareth, and who didst entrust her with the mission to build thy shrine, we beseech thee to intercede before the throne of God for assistance to help us build a house of prayer wherein the true, the good and the beautiful celebration of the sacraments ordained for our salvation may be conducted unto the glory of God. We humbly beseech thee, O Mary Most Holy, to pray that God grant to us the wisdom to do His will at all times, and the grace to diligently work to build a house of prayer, a home for all who thirst for truth and who hunger for righteousness and healing; a home for vocations to the priesthood, religious and married life; a home for families who love God and neighbour. May God grant us the strength to persevere in our quest to honour Him by constructing a church worthy of His Name. Pray, O Blessed Lady, that God will inspire labourers gifted with excellent craftsmanship and artistry to join this cause; may God inspire generous hearts to contribute their prayers and resources to the achievement of this enterprise. O most kind and loving Mother, pray for us that we may proceed in charity, with an unfailing commitment born of gratitude for salvation in Christ, that we may offer our very lives in wholehearted service invested with joyful thanksgiving for every blessing that flows from the hand of God. Amen.

Our Father. Hail Mary. Glory Be.

Saint Joseph: pray for us.
[Saint John Henry Newman]: pray for us.
All holy men and women: pray for us.

+ In the Name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.

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