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St. Josemaría Escrivá

2 min

Founder of Opus Dei

Prayer

O God, through the mediation of Mary our Mother, You granted your priest St. Josemaría countless graces, choosing him as a most faithful instrument to found Opus Dei, a way of sanctification in daily work and in the fulfillment of the Christian's ordinary duties. Grant that I too may learn to turn all the circumstances and events of my life into occasions of loving You and serving the Church, the Pope and all souls with joy and simplicity, lighting up the pathways of this earth with faith and love.

Deign to grant me, through the intercession of St. Josemaría, the favour of ... (make your request). Amen.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.

About this prayer

The prayer card of St. Josemaría Escrivá (1902–1975), founder of Opus Dei, asking for a favour through his intercession.

Opus Dei, *Pocket Prayer Book* — [opusdei.org](https://opusdei.org/en/prayers/section/?section1=307&section2=)

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