MARCH 18 BLESSED CELESTINE DONATI

PRAYER

God, our Father, grant us to imitate the humble and apostolic spirit of (Venerable) M. Celestina Donati, the charism of his charity towards the poor, particularly towards needy children because they lack the warmth of the family. Let us, like you, deeply understand Jesus' message: "Whoever welcomes one of these little ones, in my name, welcomes me!" In this time when innocent life, still in the womb is rejected as something that does not count on the level of human rights, allow us to appreciate and honor it from conception as a gift of yours, of love and joy. Lord through the intercession of (Venerable) M. Celestina, give us your spiritual and temporal graces, so that this your servant may be glorified in the Church. Grant to his Institution, Poor Daughters of St. Joseph Calasanzio, to continue, with fervor and efficacy, the charism of the Mother.