To report all favors received through the intercession of Blessed George or to request his biography and prayer cards, please write to:
Vice-Postulator
for Marian Canonization Causes
for North America and Asia
2 Prospect Hill Road
Stockbridge, MA 01263
U.S.A.
Litany of Blessed George
Lord have mercy.
Christ have mercy. Lord have mercy
Christ hear us.
Christ graciously hear us.
Blessed Archbishop George, pray for us.
Devoted Servant of Mary immaculate,
Ever obedient to the Holy Spirit,
Faithful son of the Church,
Good and wise shepherd,
Promoter of spiritual renewal,
Renovator and founder of religious communities,
Nurturer of religious vocations,
Example for priests and bishops,
Friend and inspiration of workers,
Man of firm faith,
Model of diligent work and piety,
Lover of humility and meekness,
Flower of patience and self-control,
Vowed religious according to the heart of God,
Peacemaker among people and nations,
Cultivator of the public conscience,
Model of love toward enemies,
Father and protector of orphans,
Example of holiness in modern times.
R. Pray for us, Blessed George,
V. That we may be worthy of the promises of Christ.
R. Let us pray.
O God, you enkindled in the heart of Blessed George a fervent love of Christ and His Church. Grant that, inspired by his example and strengthened by his prayers, we may faithfully follow Christ and dedicate ourselves to the growth of His Mystical Body, the Church.
V. Amen.
Prayer for the Canonization of Blessed George
O most holy and indivisible Trinity, You make Your abode in the hearts of those who serve You faithfully on earth, and after death crown their merits with a reward in Heaven. Grant, we humbly pray, that Your servant Blessed George, who with the help of the Immaculate Virgin Mary served Your Church with apostolic zeal, through her intercession be crowned soon with the glory of sainthood through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory be…
Prayer to Blessed George
O God, You who inflamed the heart of Blessed George, Bishop, with an ardent love for Christ and the Church, grant, we pray, that by his example and through his intercession, we may remain untiring in following Christ and building up His Mystical Body. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer for Restoring Health
Lord Jesus Christ, You teach us that if two or three will ask for something in Your name, it will be granted them by Your heavenly Father. Encouraged by this promise, we turn to You in all confidence that through the intercession of Your faithful servant Blessed George You would restore to health those whom we recommend to Your mercy and especially for … (here mention the name of the person you wish to pray for) who places all hope in You. In You, O Lord, we have placed our trust. May we not be put to shame. Amen.
Prayer for Vocations to the Congregation of Marian Fathers
O Lord Jesus Christ, our Savior, graciously look upon this Congregation founded in Your Name and in the name of Your Immaculate Mother. Gaze upon, visit, and perfect that which Your right hand has established, multiplying its company, augmenting its joys, and calling others from all nations.
Since it is Your house, O Lord Jesus, let no stone be found in it which Your sacred hand has not placed therein. Preserve and sanctify those whom You have called, that they may praise Your holy Name, accomplish your work, and courageously wage Your battles. Who live and reign the world without end. Amen.
Prayer for a Special Grace through the intercession of Blessed George
O God, our Lord and Father, You surround us always by Your care; receive our humble petition, and through the intercession of Blessed George, who suffered so much for Your glory and for the increase of Your Kingdom here on earth, grant me the grace for which I ask You with confidence, promising to live from now on with greater fidelity to Your commandments. Amen.
Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory be to the Father…
with ecclesiastical approval
