Feast of St. Marianne Cope

St. Marianne Cope, ora pro nobis

January 23rd is the Feast of St. Marianne Cope (1883-1918), Virgin, Missionary, and Professed Sister of Saint Francis. She is invoked against leprosy. In celebration, we're posting a prayer to St. Marianne Cope. The accompanying photo was taken at St. Francis Church (308 Jefferson St.) in Hoboken, New Jersey. Evviva St. Marianne Cope!

Prayer to St. Marianne Cope

Lord Jesus, you gave us your commandment of love of God and neighbor, and identified yourself in a special way with the most needy of your people, hear our prayer. Faithful to your teaching, Saint Marianne Cope loved and served her neighbor, especially the most desolate outcast, giving herself generously and heroically for those afflicted by leprosy. She alleviated their physical and spiritual sufferings, thus helping them to accept their afflictions with patience. Her care and concern for others manifested the great love you have for us. Through her merits and intercession, grant us the favor which we confidently ask of you so that the people of God, following the apostolate, may practice charity towards all according to your word and example. Amen.