Carissimaedei

Prayer before rayer to

PSt. Gemma
Creator of all things,
true Source of light and wisdom, PRAYER FOR SUCCESS IN EXAMS

Study
lofty origin of all being,
graciously let a ray of Your
brilliance penetrate
into the darkness
of my understanding
and take from me the double
darkness in which I have been born,
an obscurity of both sin and ignorance.
Give me a sharp sense of
understanding, a retentive memory,
and the ability to grasp
things correctly and fundamentally.
Grant me the talent of
being exact in my explanations,
and the ability to express
myself with thoroughness
and charm.
Point out the beginning,
direct the progress,
and help in completion;
through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Carissimaedei
O Great St. Joseph of
Cupertino who while on
earth did obtain from Galgani
God the grace to be asked
at your examination only Behold me at Your most holy feet, O dear
Jesus, to manifest to you my gratitude for
the questions you knew, Oh holy Gemma, I am near you, help me to pray.
the continual favors which You have
obtain for me a like bestowed upon me, and still wish to bestow You know what I and those near me need; look
after my urgent needs and my spiritual and
favour in the upon me. As many times as I have invoked
material wants. You take care of them! I confide
You, O Jesus,
examinations for in you and entrust all to your loving care.
You have made me content; I have often had
which I am now Offer up to Jesus that tender and constant care
recourse to You and You have always that you bore Him here on earth.
preparing. In return I consoled me. How shall I express myself to Oh holy Gemma, you who physically suffered all
promise to make you You, dear Jesus? I thank you! Yet one more the pains of the Passion of Jesus, I beseech of
grace I desire of you, O my God, if it would be you the grace to meditate on and live the Passion
known and cause pleasing to You (here mention your request). of Jesus, and the sufferings of Holy Mary. Pray
you to be invoked. If you were not omnipotent, I would not that I will be able to walk in the path of humility,
Through Christ our Lord. make this request. O Jesus, have pity on me. simplicity, love and sacrifice, fulfilling at all times
St. Joseph of Cupertino, May your most holy will be done in all things and in all ways, the holy will of God. Let me live
united with Jesus, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and
Pray for us. you, for all eternity.
Amen. ST. GEMMA GALGANI
Carissimaedei
Amen.
Carissimaedei

Prayer to Saint
John Bosco Prayer
St. John Bosco
Before the
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Friend of the young,
Teacher in the ways of God,

Damiano
Your dedication to
empowering the needy inspires
us still.

Cross
Help me to work for a better
world,
where the young are given
the chance to flourish,
where the poor’s dream for
justice can come true,
and where God’s compassion Most High glorious God, enlighten the
is shown to be real. darkness of my heart.
Intercede for me as I bring my Give me right faith, sure hope,
needs to you and to and perfect charity.
our heavenly Mother, the Fill me with understanding and knowledge
Help of Christians. that I may fulfill your command.

Amen. Amen.

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