The Catholic Defender: Novena to Blessed Michael Mcgivney, Day 9 – Heavenly Intercessor

Smoke of the incense rose with the prayers of the saints om the hand of the angel before God. (Rev 8:4)

Intention: For those who seek a miracle.

Virtue: Devotion and dedication in prayer.

From the witness of his life on earth, we are convinced of Father McGivney’s holiness and heroic virtue.

With an approved miracle worked by God through his intercession, we are now assured of the ecacy of his heavenly intercession. Known as an Apostle of Christian Family Life, Father McGivney continues to care for families, marriages and children.

He also works through his Knights of Columbus, who bring the principles of charity, unity and fraternity into the everyday lives of people around the world.

The miracle that was aributed to his intercession is a perfect example of the life-affirming vision and mission of Father McGivney.

It involved the healing from a fatal condition of a child in the womb who was born with Down syndrome into a large, loving family.

The parents prayed fervently to Father McGivney for their child to live and asked all their family members and close friends to do the same.

Their prayer was answered in a miraculous fashion, and today the boy is an active, thriving 5-year-old.

As an American-born Blessed, Father McGivney has been lifted up by the Church as an example for us to follow, as an intercessor for our most heartfelt prayers, as a friend in times of trouble who has gone before us into heaven.

He is a Blessed for our times who knows the needs of the people of our parishes, our communities, our nations and our world. As we pray for all these intentions, let us call upon Blessed Michael McGivney for a second miracle that will open the way for his canonization.

Petitions

For all members of the Father Michael J. McGivney Guild, that their many prayers and intentions will be answered in God’s time and according to his providence.

Grant our prayer, Lord, through the intercession of Blessed Michael McGivney.

For an increase in devotion to Father McGivney, that Knights and others throughout the world may look to him as a friend and companion in the triumphs and trials of life.

Grant our prayer, Lord, through the intercession of Blessed Michael McGivney.