Saint Jerome Emiliani Adoption Prayer
Oh God, Father of Mercy, that made Saint Jerome Emiliani a father and protector to the orphans, by his intercession, help us faithfully keep the spirit of adoption, through which we are called your children and indeed we are. In the name of Jesus Christ, your Son, in the unity of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Adoption Prayer
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
You are one God, living in a relationship
of love.
When Christ became Man,
you shared that divine love with the
human race, forever wedding earth to heaven.
Send your blessings upon all who nurture
children who have been adopted.
Give them generous and
understanding hearts.
Give us all a spirit of understanding and welcome
so that all peoples of every nation, race, and tongue
may live together peacefully as members of your family.
Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Petition to St. Joseph
Blessed Joseph,
You took Mary and Jesus into your
home. You followed the prescripts of the Law,
presented Jesus in the Temple,
taught him skills at the plane and the lathe, and,
daily, you shared traditions which were built on the
covenants he came to fulfill.
Hear the prayers of the siblings, grandparents,
aunts, uncles, and entire families of children who
have been adopted.
May they be a source of loving welcome and a
fount of faith.
Through Christ our Lord.
St. Joseph, descendant of David, pray for us.
