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Day 9: Novena Prayer to St. Peter Chanel
To assist each unit to find creative forms of vocational ministry, appropriate to the unit’s resources, that will inspire young people in the discernment of their vocation.
Lord, the generous life of St. Peter Chanel has inspired generations of Christians on every continent. May his example inspire us to live the Marist vocation fully today.
Loving God, you inspired Jean-Claude Colin to live a life faithful to the Gospel and in the spirit of Mary. If it is your will that he be honored as a saint to the glory of your name, please show us the favor he enjoys in your sight by granting us an increase of vocation through his intercession. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Novena prayers can be found HERE.
Read more about the artist of the watercolors in the novena, Fr. Léopold Verguet, SM, HERE.
World Day of Prayer for Vocations
The 63rd World Day of Prayer for Vocations takes place today, April 26th.
In Pope Leo XIV’s message for the 2026 World Day of Prayer for Vocations, he called the day “an occasion of grace in which we share some reflections on the interior dimension of vocation, understood as the discovery of God’s free gift that blossoms in the depths of our hearts.” Pope Leo, also called it an opportunity to “explore together the truly beautiful path of life along which the Shepherd guides us.” In his message he also called on young people to listen to the voice of the Lord, who invites them “to a full and fruitful life,” calling on them to put their talents to use and to unite their limitations and weaknesses with the glorious Cross of Christ. “Every vocation,” he said, “is an immeasurable gift for the Church and for those who receive it with joy.”
On this World Day of Prayer for Vocations we remember all men and women discerning God’s call. The Marists ask you to remember in prayer all those in our international formation program.
(Picture Caption: Marist novices in Davao City, Philippines (March, 2026))
Day 8: Novena Prayer to St. Peter Chanel
To assist each unit to find creative forms of vocational ministry, appropriate to the unit’s resources, that will inspire young people in the discernment of their vocation.
Lord, help our communities to explore new ways of expressing the beauty of the Marist vocation.
Loving God, you inspired Jean-Claude Colin to live a life faithful to the Gospel and in the spirit of Mary. If it is your will that he be honored as a saint to the glory of your name, please show us the favor he enjoys in your sight by granting us an increase of vocation through his intercession. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Novena prayers can be found HERE.
Read more about the artist of the watercolors in the novena, Fr. Léopold Verguet, SM, HERE.
Day 7: Novena Prayer to St. Peter Chanel
To assist each unit to find creative forms of vocational ministry, appropriate to the unit’s resources, that will inspire young people in the discernment of their vocation.
Lord, we ask you to help us bear witness to the beauty of the Marist vocation wherever we are and however we can.
Loving God, you inspired Jean-Claude Colin to live a life faithful to the Gospel and in the spirit of Mary. If it is your will that he be honored as a saint to the glory of your name, please show us the favor he enjoys in your sight by granting us an increase of vocation through his intercession. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Novena prayers can be found HERE.
Read more about the artist of the watercolors in the novena, Fr. Léopold Verguet, SM, HERE.
(Picture: St. Peter Chanel sunken relief sculpture, Marist School, Atlanta, Georgia)