Prayer for Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller

Prayer for Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, M.Sp.S. in preparation for his reception of the pallium from Our Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI on the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, June 29, 2011

Let us be united in prayer for our shepherd, Archbishop Gustavo on the feast of Saint Anthony of Padua, June 13, until Archbishop Gustavo begins his pilgrimage to Rome on June 26, please pray the following prayer.

God, Eternal Shepherd you tend Your Church in many ways and rule us with love.


You have chosen Your servant Archbishop Gustavo to be a shepherd of Your flock.


We humbly ask that You sustain, inspire and protect Your servant Archbishop Gustavo in his ministry, and especially during pilgrimage to Rome to receive his pallium from Pope Benedict XVI.


Bless Archbishop Gustavo, who comes as a messenger of truth and love to all people of faith and good will.


In the power of the Holy Spirit, may this pilgrimage to Rome bring many graces to him and to the Archdiocese of San Antonio.


We also entrust him to the loving care of Mary, Queen of Heaven.


Through her prayers and maternal love, may he be kept safe from all harm.


St. Anthony of Padua, patron saint of our Archdiocese, intercede for Archbishop Gustavo and for the Archdiocese.


This we pray in the name of Jesus Christ, Lord and Savior. Amen.