God, our Father, protector of the poor and defender of the widow and orphan, you called your priest, Blessed Michael McGivney, to be an apostle of Christian family life and to lead the young to the generous service of their neighbor.

Through the example of his life and virtue, may we follow your Son, Jesus Christ, more closely, fulfilling his commandment of charity and building up his Body which is the Church.

Let the inspiration of your servant prompt us to greater confidence in your mercy and to a more fervent love of your divine Son in the Most Blessed Sacrament.

May his example and prayers lead us one day to the full inheritance of your Kingdom, where your Son reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, forever and ever.

Amen.