PRAYER FOR THE COMPLETION
OF THE SANTUARIO DE SAN VICENTE DE PAUL

Loving and merciful Father,
we thank you for all the abundant blessings
You continue to shower upon us, Your children.
We thank You for giving us Your Son Jesus who is our salvation–
and whose Spirit has inspired us to participate in the building of your Kingdom.

As we respond to the call of Christian discipleship
in the way of our patron, St. Vincent de Paul,
we ask you to bind us together in your love as a community,
that is called to witness to your charity–
especially for the poor, the sick, and the suffering.

We also plead to your divine goodness and providence
to bless and bring to completion the project we have undertaken
to construct a Shrine where we can give you honor and glory
and be inspired by the spirit and charism of St. Vincent de Paul.

Let the virtue of generosity reign in each one of us
and in those you will bring to this church.
Pour your abundant blessings upon our benefactors and all
those who have helped pursue our vision for the Shrine.
With your divine assistance, nothing is impossible.

We ask this prayer in the name of your Son Jesus,
through the intercession of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
and our patron, St. Vincent de Paul. Amen.