Day 4
Blessed are you, Handmaid of the Lord, for doing His Will
"The mark of man is initiative; but the mark of woman is cooperation. Man talks about freedom; woman about sympathy, love, sacrifice. Man cooperates with nature; woman cooperates with God. Man was called to till the earth, to 'rule over the earth'; woman to be the bearer of a life that comes from God... Here is cooperation at its best." (Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen)
Mary, just as Fulton Sheen in his lifetime imitated your unconditional acceptance of the Divine Plan, teach us to let God fashion our lives, too, and so bear for Him fruit that will last.
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
