St. Josemaria Escriva Novena - Day 2

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. O God, through the intercession of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary, you granted countless graces to your priest St. Josemaria, choosing him as a most faithful instrument to found Opus Dei, a way to holiness through daily work and the ordinary duties of a Christian. Grant that I also may learn to turn all the circumstances and events of my life into opportunities to love you and serve the Church, the Pope, and all souls, with joy and simplicity, lighting up the paths of the earth with faith and love. Through the intercession of St. Josemaria, please grant me the favor I request (mention request here…) Amen. “The dignity of work is founded on Love. Man’s great privilege is to be able to love, transcending from what is fleeting and ephemeral.” (Christ is Passing By, 48) May our Lord God help me to understand that what gives value to any honest work is the love with which I do it: love for God, in the first place, to whom I can offer up my work; and love for my neighbour, whom I wish to serve and be useful to. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be. In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.Amen.