O Lord Jesus Christ, who said, “greater
love than this no man has that a man lay down his life for his friends,”
through the intercession of St. Maximilian Kolbe whose life illustrated
such love, we beseech Thee to grant us our petitions ...
(here
mention the requests you have).
Through
the Militia Immaculata movement, which Maximilian founded, he spread
a fervent devotion to Our Lady throughout the world. He gave up his
life for a total stranger and loved his persecutors, giving us an
example of unselfish love for all men — a love that was inspired
by true devotion to Mary.
Grant, O Lord Jesus, that we too may
give ourselves entirely without reserve to the love and service of
our Heavenly Queen in order to better love and serve our fellowman
in imitation of your humble servant, Maximilian. Amen.
(Say
3 Hail Marys and a Glory Be)
