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From Liz: My God strengthen and guide Pope Benedicit XVI in shepherding his people and building his Church here on Earth. Amen.
From RCIA2000: Holy Father, may the good Lord watch over and guide you safel to our country. May the Lord Jesus, our Savior and well of mercy guard your health and energy. We are excitedly anticipating your Apostolic Journey, even from here in Hawaii, so far from you, but close with you in prayer and love. So even from Hawaii, may you know our love and gratitude for your holy life of service, as the "Lord''s beast of burden."
From umodonnell: Eternal Father, I ask you to bless and protect our Holy Father on his visit here. May the presence of the successor of Peter bring boundless graces upon the Church especially upon Cardinals, Bishops, Priests, and all who teach the faith. Amen.
From alex2087: Thank You Pope Benedict for coming, I will pray your visit will be a peacefully one. May your visit accomplish God''s will. I pray Hope will enter all the hearts of mankind who have faith and who pray for faith. God bless and protect you.
From bebadiaz: I pray for all in this country that they may lead us to peace and conformity,t and to protect us from terrorists attacks and bless us with years prosperity. We pray to the Lord and His Blessed Mother Mary. Amen.
From chinwubamike: I pray that the pope's visit to the U.S. ushers in a new awakening and conversion to Catholicism. With the intercession of our mother Mary, may God lead him safely through his itinerary. May a countless number of Catholics who have grown cold and lukewarm in the Faith be won and warmed back to the Faith by the visit of our Holy Father.
From MS: Prayer bouquet for papal visit. 40 extra rosaries daily rosary.
From RO: Pray deeply for the Pope. That he can be the strong man he is and that God will live through him and protect him in America from the devil that will try to corrupt him there. Amen. Praise Jesus. Praise God.
From PT: God our Father, bless and keep your servant, our Holy Father Benedict, in all his ways as he visits our nation. Grant him safety, good health, phyical stamina, and every grace he needs to be a shining witness to the splendor of truth. Let him be encouraged and strengthened by an outpouring in this land of affection, support and gratitude for his heroic service to Your people throughout the world. Let millions see in him the love, and hear through him the wisdom, of Your Son. Holy Spirit, prepare our hearts to welcome You as we welcome Your messenger. Through this visit plant the seeds of a great awakening of faith, hope and charity in our nation, which so deperately needs conversion. Thank you for this great gift! We pray through Jesus Christ Our Lord, Amen!
From BMc: My prayers are with the Holy Father as he travels to the US. May this time of grace inspire people in their faith and fill our hearts with hope.
From IDC: Pope Benedict, I pray that your beautiful gift of wisdom and faith leaves an indelible mark upon the United States. May we embrace your message of unity and love, and may our Lord bless your trip. We are keeping you in prayer.
From JeanMc: I pray for the health and safe journey of our Pope to the United States. May he truly bring messages from the Holy Spirit and bring a revival to our entire country. Let all people hear with spiritual ears and learn the truth of the love of Jesus Christ. May all who hear the words of the Pope be converted unto the love of Jesus Christ.
From vlnazareth: Our Dearest Papa: Father of providence, look with love on our Pope Benedict XVI, Your appointed successor of St. Peter on whom you built Your Church. May he be the visible center and foundation of our unity in faith and love. Heavenly Father, by the precious name of Jesus, by the precious blood He shed for us, we ask for the power of the Holy Spirit to be our Pope''s armor, healer, comforter and guide. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
From MR: I am thankful for the blessing of your visit to America. I pray that Our Lady of America will bless and protect you as you visit. May your words touch the hearts of those you meet. That your words be written on our hearts and that America may return to being once more ONE NATION UNDER GOD, WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL PEOPLE!. AMEN. Thank you again Holy Father, for blessing us with your presence and Happy Birthday and Anniversary of Papal Election.
From CF: I am praying for you as you visit this troubled nation, Holy Father!
From JC: Your visit is a blessing to everyone here in the United States. We pray that our hearts and minds will be open to the messages you bring.
From CS: Looking So forward to your visit to the USA. I''m sure many Blessings will come from your visit! I will be praying for you!
From TH: Lord, we ask that Pope Benedict''s trip will be safe and that the Holy Father will enlighten and inspire our Country and people of all religions to a higher and more glorious purpose of life.
From JL: The prayers of my family are with the Holy Father. May his trip to the United States be filled with great blessings for all.
From JN: Pope Benedict, our family is praying nightly for the success of your trip to our country!
From CAD, Ft. Wayne, IN: Please add my prayer to your list for the pope!
From GF: Holy Father, I pray that your visit will help our nation find its way back to God.
From TP: May the Holy Father's trip be safe and may blessings extend across the United States as a result of his visit here.
From PM: I pray for your safe journey and that everyone you come in contact with throughout your visit will give you an open mind and heart so that your message will be heard by one and all.
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