Saint-related
Prayer of St. Francis Xavier for the Conversion of Unbelievers
Prayer of intercession · Latin text
A missionary prayer written by St. Francis Xavier (1506-1552), the Jesuit apostle of the Indies and Japan, begging God for the conversion of those who do not yet know Christ. The English is the Raccolta translation (Raccolta no. 612).
O GOD, everlasting creator of all things, remember that the souls of unbelievers were made by Thee and formed in Thine own image and likeness. Remember that Jesus, Thy Son, endured a most bitter death for their salvation. Permit not, I beseech Thee, O Lord, that Thy Son should be despised any longer by unbelievers, but do Thou graciously accept the prayers of holy men and of the Church, the Spouse of Thy most holy Son, and be mindful of Thy mercy. Forget their idolatry and unbelief and grant that they too may some day know Him Thou hast sent, the Lord Jesus Christ, who is our Life and Resurrection, by whom we have been saved and delivered, to whom be glory for endless ages. Amen.
When it is prayed
- december-3
- missions
