A Prayer for Nice

Jeanne d'Arc, Philadelphia, PA

Photo by New York Scugnizzo

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and families of the October 29th Islamic terror attack at the Notre-Dame Basilica in Nice, France. May Saint Réparata, Saint Denis, Saint Joan of Arc and the Martyrs of Nice protect and watch over you. Martyrs of Nice, orate pro nobis.

A Prayer to St. Joan of Arc

In the face of your enemies, in the face of harassment, ridicule, and doubt, you held firm in your faith. Even in your abandonment, alone and without friends, you held firm in your faith. Even as you faced your own mortality, you held firm in your faith. I pray that I may be as bold in my beliefs as you, St. Joan. I ask that you ride alongside me in my own battles. Help me be mindful that what is worthwhile can be won when I persist. Help me hold firm in my faith. Help me believe in my ability to act well and wisely. Amen.