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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.
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