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| Santa Francesca Saverio Cabrini, ora pro nobis |
November 13th is the Feast of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, patron saint of immigrants, emigrants, orphans, hospital administrators and victims of malaria. The first naturalized citizen of these United States to be canonized, she came to America on March 31, 1889 at the urging of Pope Leo XIII to help Italian immigrants. She founded numerous institutions dedicated to caring for the poor, the uneducated and the sick, including the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Her memorial is also celebrated on December 22nd. |
| America's first saint |
In celebration, I'm posting a Prayer to Mother Cabrini. The accompanying photos were taken at the Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini Shrine in Washington Heights, New York. Evviva Santa Francesca Saverio Cabrini!Prayer to Mother Cabrini
Almighty and Eternal Father, Giver of all Gifts, show us Thy mercy, and grant, we beseech Thee, through the merits of Thy faithful Servant, Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, that all who invoke her intercession may obtain what they desire according to the good pleasure of Thy Holy Will. (here name your request) St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, beloved spouse of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, intercede for us that the favor we now ask may be granted.
