Noble Saint Vincent de Paul,
beloved servant of the poor,
may we follow your example and do good works
among those whom society has abandoned,
enslaved, or forgotten.
Inspire us to feed the hungry,
to love a child,
to provide comfort and medicine to the sick,
to clothe those whose garments are threadbare,
and to offer hope and our Lord’s words
to all who need respite.
Pray for us to our beloved God
that we may commit ourselves selflessly
to doing the same charitable acts
that you did all your life,
and intercede with him
that we may have the favour of his guidance
and strength and love upon this important and meaningful work.
Amen.
St. Vincent,
patron of all charitable associations and
father of those who are in misery,
come to our assistance.
Obtain from Our Lord, help for the poor,
relief for the infirm,
consolation for the afflicted,
protection for the abandoned,
a spirit of generosity for the rich,
grace of conversion for sinners,
zeal for priests, peace for the Church,
tranquillity and order for all nations,
and salvation for them all.
May we be united in the life to come,
by your intercession, and experience joy,
gladness, and everlasting happiness.
Amen.
O Glorious, St Vincent de Paul,
the mention of your name suggests a litany of your virtues:
humility, zeal, mercy and self-sacrifice.
It also recalls your many foundations:
Works of Mercy, Congregations and Societies.
The Church gratefully remembers your promotion of the Priesthood.
Inspire all Priests and Charity Workers,
especially all who minister to the spiritually and materially poor.
St Vincent, listen to my humble request and,
through your intercession,
present it to God the most powerful but may His will be done:
... (your request)...
Almighty God, grant me the same grace
that You bestowed upon your servant St. Vincent,
to relinquish the temptation of material things
in my holy effort to help the poor.
I ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Concluding Prayers
1 Our Father, 1 Hail Mary, 1 Glory Be