Day 7
Keep Watch with Me
"I preached three retreats to Protestant ministers... I asked them to make a continuous Holy Hour of prayer in order to combat the forces of evil in the world, because that is what our Lord asked for the night of His Agony. I addressed them: 'You are not blessed with the same Divine Presence in your churches that I believe we possess. ... You could make the Hour before the Scriptures.' Many came to me later to inquire about the Eucharist, some even asked to join with me in a Holy Hour before the Eucharist." (Fulton J. Sheen, "Treasure in Clay")
Jesus, You did not ask Your Apostles for an hour of activity, but for an hour of companionship in Your agony. May Your priests, gazing at Your Eucharistic Face during a Holy Hour, be transformed according to Your Heart.
Prayer for the Canonization of the Venerable Servant of God Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen
Heavenly Father, source of all holiness, You raise up within the Church in every age men and women who serve with heroic love and dedication. You have blessed Your Church through the life and ministry of Your faithful servant, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. He has written and spoken well of Your Divine Son, Jesus Christ, and was a true instrument of the Holy Spirit in touching the hearts of countless people.
If it be according to Your Will, for the honor and glory of the Most Holy Trinity and for the salvation of souls, we ask You to move the Church to proclaim him a saint. We ask this prayer through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Our Father × 1
Hail Mary × 1
Glory Be × 1
