World Youth Day USA Guides Retreat Manual | Page 65

St. James the Apostle, patron Bless, too, those who celebrate stateside, of pilgrim travelers, pray for us. united in faith and joy. St. Kateri Tekakwitha, young faithful witness Like the disciples from our native land, pray for us. who journeyed up the mountain to witness the Transfiguration, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, may this experience be an encounter patroness of missionaries and that strengthens us advocate for youth, pray for us. for our work in the world. Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, Through the intercession of Mary, man of the beatitudes and the Immaculate Conception, patron of young adults, pray for us. patroness of our nation, may we be worthy witnesses of our faith, St. John Paul II, son of Poland and humble representatives of our country, patron of World Youth Day, pray for us. and inspired missionaries bringing peace, hope, and mercy NOTE TO LEADERS: This prayer may conclude into our communities. Amen. with an appropriate final blessing given by the presider. 63