St. Anthony of Padua Fraternity
Bulletin
Vol. 13 No. 7 July 2008
Prayer for the General Chapter of the Secular Franciscan Order
Most High Glorious God, we praise You for Your presence in the world and for the tremendous gift of our Franciscan vocation.
We beseech You to inspire every brother and sister of the Secular Franciscan Order as we prepare for the upcoming General Chapter in Hungary. Grant the necessary wisdom to our brothers and sisters who will take part in the Chapter to develop the priorities for the Order for the next six years and to elect those You want to lead and animate us. Guide and direct us so that we may follow the Gospel and our Rule more closely and be coworkers with You in the rebuilding of the Church and the World.
We ask this through Christ our Lord and through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Francis, St. Clare, and our holy patrons St. Elizabeth and St. Louis.