Oct. 27th - Nov. 4th

Novena to Saint Guido M. Conforti

The first miracle attributed to Guido Conforti took place in 1965 in Burundi, Central Africa. After prayers for his intercession from the Xaverian sisters stationed in Burundi, 12-year old Sabina Kamariza was cured of pancreatic cancer. Conforti was beatified by Pope John Paul II on March 17, 1996.
The second miracle attributed to St. Guido Conforti was reported in 2003. It happened in a poor neighborhood of Londrina, Brazil in the parish of St. Raymond Nonato which was then staffed by the Xaverian Missionaries. At that time, a young mother prematurely delivered her baby 10 weeks prematurely. The baby was born with complications including non-developed lungs. The infant, who was in an incubator in the hospital's natal intensive unit, suffered a cardiac arrest for over 30 minutes. It was then that the parish prayed to Blessed Conforti for a miracle. To the amazement of the physicians who could not explain how it was possible, the infant recovered. Soon after, the infant was baptized Thiago, which is translated in English as James. He now lives a normal life.

 

Other Suggested Dates for this Novena:
March 22 - 30: March 30, 1865: birth and baptism of Guido M. Conforti
June 3 - 11: June 11, 1902: Conforti is ordained Bishop and professes Final Vows
in the Xaverian Congregation
August 14 - 22: August 22, 1888, Conforti's Ordination to the Priesthood

 

Sign of the Cross

 

Opening Prayer

 

O God, who through the contemplation of the Cross,
imprinted on the heart of Saint Guido Maria Conforti
a burning love for the proclamation
of the Gospel to all nations.
Grant that, through his intercession,
we too may be filled by the same love of Christ,
to constantly work for the salvation
of all our brothers and sisters.
Through Our Lord, Jesus Christ, Your Son,
who lives and reigns with You,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
One God, for ever and ever. Amen.

 

 

Intercessions for World Missions

 

We have come to worship the Lord our God, and to honor the memory of Saint Guido Maria Conforti. Through his intercession, let us pray for ourselves, for the missionary efforts of the Church, and for all the people of God.

 

For missionaries throughout the world, that through the proclamation of the Gospel of salvation, all people may come to know the one true God and Jesus Christ. Let us pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our prayer

 

For the Church, that renewed by the Holy Spirit, may continue to show forth to the world the mystery of the Lord, and be an instrument of redemption for all. Let us pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our prayer

 

For Christian unity, that the Holy Spirit, dwelling in all who believe, may bring us to that fullness of unity which Jesus desires, one Lord, one faith, one baptism. Let us pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our prayer

 

For all of us, that moved by God’s loving mercy revealed in Jesus, we may open our hearts to the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Let us pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our prayer

 

For ourselves, that we may be faithful to bring Christ’s word and love to the world in which we live. Let us pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our prayer

 

 

Prayer of Saint Guido Maria Conforti

 

O God, our Father,
we thank You for the many signs
of Your presence among us.
We thank You for our brothers and sisters
who, despite human weaknesses,
have drawn closer to Jesus Christ, Your Son,
becoming living models of Your Love for us.
 
Confident in Your kindness and mercy,
we pray through the intercession
of Saint Guido Maria Conforti,
zealous apostle of Your Reign,
to grant us the Grace that we ask of You.
(pause for personal petitions)
 
Hear our prayer
that we may feel closer to Your love
and follow Saint Guido Maria Conforti
in living the Gospel of Jesus, Your Son,
and making it known to all people.
For He lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

 

 

Prayer for Vocations in the Church 

(by Saint Guido M. Conforti)

 

O Jesus,
You died for the salvation of all
and founded the Church
to continue the work of redemption on earth.
Increase, we ask You,
the number of those who preach the Gospel.
Strengthen them in their ministry,
sanctify their service,
so that those who have not yet received the gift of faith,
may soon come to know You and love You on earth,
and enjoy You eternally in Heaven.
We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen

 

 

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