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San Gabriele, ora pro nobis
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February 27th is the Feast of San Gabriele dell’Addolorata (Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows), seminarian, mystic and Passionist brother of the Holy Cross. Protector of the Abruzzo Region of Southern Italy, he is also the Patron Saint of students, clerics and young people.
In celebration, I’m posting a Prayer to Saint Gabriel. The accompanying photo was taken at St. Francis of Paola Church (219 Conselyea Street) in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Evviva San Gabriele!
Prayer to Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows
O Good Saint Gabriel, God inspired you to see the Passion of Jesus as it was reflected in the heart of Mary His Mother. By her side you stood beneth the cross of Jesus, gazing on Him as she did and learning the meaning of love. O Saint Gabriel, we wish, like you, to grow in love for God and all God’s people. Remember us in our trials, remember especially those who are young. Support us by your prayers all our days. And when this life is done may we join you in heaven in the company of Jesus and Mary. Amen.
