Prayer:
Lord, we thank You for giving us St. Aloysius Gonzaga as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate the love of You that he showed throughout his life, beginning in his youth. St. Aloysius Gonzaga, you began your journey to holiness when you were very young. As you were recovering from an illness, you turned your attention to prayer and study of the saints. From then on, you grew in devotion to God. Please bring my petitions before the throne of God!
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You were committed to chastity, and you longed to serve God as a missionary. Though you were still young, you did all you could to prepare yourself for a life of service to God. Pray for me, that I may always seek to serve God in my life. Pray that I may do all I can to serve God in whatever ways He calls me to. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be...
St. Aloysius Gonzaga: Pray for us!
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Day 2 - June 13
Prayer:
Lord, we thank You for giving us St. Aloysius Gonzaga as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate the openness to Your will that he showed in discerning his vocation. St. Aloysius Gonzaga, you felt drawn to missionary work from the time you were very young. You were inspired by the work of Jesuit missionaries, so you began to discern how God was calling you to serve Him. Please bring my petitions before God Whom you longed to serve!
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You visited religious orders and began teaching catechism classes, as you sought God's will for your life. You soon determined that your vocation was to serve God in the Jesuit religious order. Pray for me, that I may be open to God's will in my life. Pray that I may always be open to whatever path He might call me to. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be...
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Day 3 - June 14
Prayer:
Lord, we thank You for giving us St. Aloysius Gonzaga as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate the love of You that led him to follow his religious vocation and enter the Jesuits. St. Aloysius Gonzaga, you felt called to serve God in a radical way ever since you were young. You felt drawn to missionary work, and you longed to become a Jesuit priest. Please bring my petitions before God Whom you loved so deeply!
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Your family was opposed to your vocation, but you did not waver in your determination. Despite pressure from your family and the loss of your inheritance, you wholeheartedly served God as a Jesuit. Pray for me, that I may serve God as wholeheartedly as you did. Pray that I may never allow obstacles to deter me from answering God's call. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be...
St. Aloysius Gonzaga: Pray for us!
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Day 4 - June 15
Prayer:
Lord, we thank You for giving us St. Aloysius Gonzaga as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate the love of You that led him to renounce his worldly inheritance and follow You. St. Aloysius Gonzaga, you were born into a family of wealthy means. Your parents expected you to take up a worldly profession, but you persevered in your desire to serve God in a religious vocation. Please persevere in bringing my petitions before God!
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You had to choose between your inheritance and your religious vocation. Despite the pressures of your family, you chose to serve God in the path He was calling you to. Pray for me, that I may always choose to serve God, no matter the cost. Pray that I may never allow worldly influence to lead me away from God. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be...
St. Aloysius Gonzaga: Pray for us!
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Day 6 - June 17
Prayer:
Lord, we thank You for giving us St. Aloysius Gonzaga as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate the love of You he showed throughout his years of poor health and his commitment to caring for the ill around him. St. Aloysius Gonzaga, you suffered from illness for many years. Despite your sufferings, you put your time to good use in prayer and holy reading. Please continue to bring my petitions before the throne of God!
(State your intentions here…)
When you became aware that your brothers and sisters in Christ were suffering with symptoms of an infectious disease, you asked to be allowed to care for them. You did not hesitate to risk your life caring for them, out of love for God. Pray for me, that I may always seek to serve God in the suffering around me. Pray that I may never allow my own sufferings to deter me from serving God. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be...
St. Aloysius Gonzaga: Pray for us!
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Day 7 - June 18
Prayer:
Lord, we thank You for giving us St. Aloysius Gonzaga as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate the love of You he showed in committing himself to care for the sick despite dangers to his own health. St. Aloysius Gonzaga, you were eager to care for your suffering brothers and sisters in Christ, in the midst of a terrible epidemic. You persisted in seeking permission to care for the sick, even though you knew it might endanger your own health. Please persist in bringing my petitions before God!
(State your intentions here…)
You felt natural revulsion toward the unpleasant realities of the sickness around you, but you wholeheartedly threw yourself into the task of caring for these suffering people anyway. Pray for me, that I may never allow unpleasantness to deter me from serving God. Pray that I may always persevere in seeking to serve God, despite all obstacles. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be...
St. Aloysius Gonzaga: Pray for us!
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Day 8 - June 19
Prayer:
Lord, we thank You for giving us St. Aloysius Gonzaga as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate the love of You he showed in enduring many sufferings with patience and joy. St. Aloysius Gonzaga, you suffered a lot from poor health throughout your life. You endured a disease of the kidneys early in your life, and this ailment continued to trouble you for years. Despite a skin disease, chronic headaches, and insomnia, you continued to joyfully serve God. Please continue to bring my petitions before God Whom you served!
(State your intentions here…)
You courageously chose to expose yourself to more illness, in choosing to care for those suffering from an epidemic. Pray for me, that I may always choose the path of love of God, no matter how I might suffer. Pray that I might endure all sufferings patiently, for the love of God. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be...
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Day 9 - June 20
Prayer:
Lord, we thank You for giving us St. Aloysius Gonzaga as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate the love of You he showed by living a life of holy service devoted to You. St. Aloysius Gonzaga, you endured a lot of suffering in your life, but you chose to faithfully serve God. You continued to follow your vocation, despite many obstacles. Please continue to bring my petitions before the throne of God!
(State your intentions here…)
You did all you could to serve God wholeheartedly, even choosing to care for those suffering from contagious disease. When you died, you were focused on the crucifix and attempting to say the name of Jesus. Pray for me, that I may be as faithful to God throughout my life as you were. Pray that I may always choose to serve God, no matter how difficult it might be. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be...
St. Aloysius Gonzaga: Pray for us!
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