Novena to Blessed Guido Maria Conforti

October 27th - November 4th 

On April 6, 1995, Pope John Paul II officially confirmed and accepted the miracle that happened in Burundi, Africa (in 1965) through the intercession of Bishop Guido Maria Conforti.  A twelve year old girl, Sabina Kamariza, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, was considered to be in a hopeless state by the doctors.  The Xaverian Sisters, who offered assistance to the family, began a Novena to Bishop Guido Maria Conforti, which concluded with Mass, at which her parents attended.  As they returned home from Mass on that October evening of 1965, they were astonished and incredulous to see their weak and bedridden daughter, waiting and standing at the door. She was cured and returned to a normal life.  Sabina Kamariza attended the Beatification ceremonies of Blessed Guido Maria Conforti at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, on March 17, 1996.

Other Suggested Dates for this Novena:

March 22 - 30
March 30, 1865: birth and baptism of Guido M. Conforti

June 3 - 11
June 11, 1902: Conforti is ordained Bishop and professes Final Vows
in the Xaverian Congregation

August 14 - 22
August 22, 1888, Conforti's Ordination to the Priesthood

Sign of the Cross

Opening Prayer

O God, who through the contemplation of the Cross,
imprinted on the heart of Blessed Guido Maria Conforti
a burning love for the proclamation
of the Gospel to all nations.
Grant that, through his intercession,
we too may be filled by the same love of Christ,
to constantly work for the salvation
of all our brothers and sisters.
Through Our Lord, Jesus Christ, Your Son,
who lives and reigns with You,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
One God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Intercessions for World Missions

We have come to worship the Lord our God, and to honor the memory of Blessed Guido Maria Conforti. Through his intercession, let us pray for ourselves, for the missionary efforts of the Church, and for all the people of God.

For missionaries throughout the world, that through the proclamation of the Gospel of salvation, all people may come to know the one true God and Jesus Christ. Let us pray to the Lord:

Lord, Hear our prayer

For the Church, that renewed by the Holy Spirit, may continue to show forth to the world the mystery of the Lord, and be an instrument of redemption for all. Let us pray to the Lord:

Lord, Hear our prayer

For Christian unity, that the Holy Spirit, dwelling in all who believe, may bring us to that fullness of unity which Jesus desires, one Lord, one faith, one baptism. Let us pray to the Lord:

Lord, Hear our prayer

For all of us, that moved by God’s loving mercy revealed in Jesus, we may open our hearts to the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Let us pray to the Lord:

Lord, Hear our prayer

For ourselves, that we may be faithful to bring Christ’s word and love to the world in which we live. Let us pray to the Lord:

Lord, Hear our prayer

Prayer of Blessed Guido Maria Conforti

O God, our Father,
we thank You for the many signs
of Your presence among us.
We thank You for our brothers and sisters
who, despite human weaknesses,
have drawn closer to Jesus Christ, Your Son,
becoming living models of Your Love for us.
 
Confident in Your kindness and mercy,
we pray through the intercession
of Blessed Guido Maria Conforti,
zealous apostle of Your Reign,
to grant us the Grace that we ask of You.
 
(pause for personal petitions)
 
Hear our prayer
that we may feel closer to Your love
and follow Blessed Guido Maria Conforti
in living the Gospel of Jesus, Your Son,
and making it known to all people.
For He lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.  

Prayer for Vocations in the Church  (by Blessed Conforti)

O Jesus,
You died for the salvation of all
and founded the Church
to continue the work of redemption on earth.
Increase, we ask You,
the number of those who preach the Gospel.
Strengthen them in their ministry,
sanctify their service,
so that those who have not yet received the gift of faith,
may soon come to know You and love You on earth,
and enjoy You eternally in Heaven.
We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen