Gracious God, you instilled in St. John Neumann a great love for you, for people, and for learning.
In company with him we pray: God, in your compassion, hear our prayer.
Nurture in bishops and pastors a deep love for the people they serve.
Inspire teachers in their efforts to cultivate curiosity and wonder in students.
Make your Church a shepherd and advocate for immigrants.
Our Father . . .
May God show us mercy and grant us salvation through Jesus, the Light of the World.
Amen.
