Saint John Eudes was a French priest and missionary, known for his strong devotion to the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, and for founding the Congregation of Jesus and Mary (Eudists) and the Sisters of Our Lady of Charity. The Church has approved several prayers dedicated to him, reflecting his deep spirituality and his contributions to the faith.
1. Prayer to Saint John Eudes
2. Collect for the Feast of Saint John Eudes
O God, who wonderfully chose the Priest Saint John Eudes
to proclaim the unfathomable riches of Christ,
grant us, by his example and teachings,
that growing in knowledge of you,
we may live faithfully by the light of the Gospel.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, forever and ever.
Amen.
3. Prayer for the Intercession of Saint John Eudes
4. Litany of Saint John Eudes
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God, the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.
God, the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God, the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us.
Saint John Eudes, pray for us.
Saint John Eudes, faithful servant of God, pray for us.
Saint John Eudes, devoted son of Mary, pray for us.
Saint John Eudes, apostle of the Sacred Hearts, pray for us.
Saint John Eudes, founder of the Congregation of Jesus and Mary, pray for us.
Saint John Eudes, guide and protector of priests, pray for us.
Saint John Eudes, promoter of true devotion to the Sacred Hearts, pray for us.
Saint John Eudes, preacher of the Gospel, pray for us.
Saint John Eudes, teacher of holiness, pray for us.
Saint John Eudes, example of piety and charity, pray for us.
Saint John Eudes, intercessor for the needs of the Church, pray for us.
Saint John Eudes, patron of missionaries, pray for us.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Pray for us, Saint John Eudes.
That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray.
O God, who wonderfully chose Saint John Eudes to promote devotion to the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, grant that through his intercession and example, we may grow in our love for you and become more faithful in serving you and our neighbor. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
These prayers honor Saint John Eudes' legacy and seek his intercession for the grace to grow in love and devotion to God and the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary.
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