Prayer For John Paul II's Intercession

The Diocese of Rome published the written prayer to implore favors from John Paul the Great. John Paul's process for beatification officially begins June 28, 2005. (EWTN)

O Blessed Trinity,

We thank you for having graced the Church

with Pope John Paul II and for allowing

the tenderness of your Fatherly care,

the glory of the cross of Christ, and

the splendor of the Holy Spirit,

to shine through him.

Trusting fully in Your infinite mercy

and in the maternal intercession of Mary,

he has given us a living image of Jesus

the Good Shepherd, and has shown us

that holiness is the necessary measure of

ordinary Christian life and is the way

of achieving eternal communion with you.

Grant us, by his intercession, and according

to Your will, the graces we implore,

hoping that he will soon be numbered among your saints.

Amen.