Prayer for the intercession of Blessed Alphonsa

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Prayer for the intercession of Blessed Alphonsa

O, Holy Spirit, descend upon us. Pour out your gifts upon us and
strengthen us in faith. Guide us with the hope for the kingdom of
heaven. Enkindle our hearts with the fire of divine love. Just as you
led Blessed Alphonsa along the path of sanctity, lead us also on the
path of righteousness. Grant us the grace to grow in sanctity and
wisdom, by serving you faithfully in humility and gentleness.

Celebrant : With joy and hope in our hearts, let us pray: "Lord, hear
our prayer".

All : Lord, hear our prayer.

Celebrant : Lord, you raised Sr. Alphonsa to the host of the Blessed,
fill us with the spirit of prayer and sacrifice.

All : Lord, hear our prayer.

Celebrant : Lord, grant us the grace to seek the hand of god in all
our sufferings and sorrows, like Bl. Alphonsa who bore witness to you
through her sufferings and self-sacrifice.

All : Lord, hear our prayer.

Celebrant : Lord Jesus, you offered yourself as a victim on the cross
for us sinners. Bl. Alphonsa imitated you by offering herself as a
victim on your alter. Grant us the strength and grace to offer
ourselves to you every moment, as a burnt offering, like this holy
sister.

All : Lord, hear our prayer.

Celebrant : Lord Jesus, at the moment of your death agony, your prayer
to the father saying: "Not my will, but they will be done". Bl.
Alphonsa also imitated you praying in the same fashion. Help us to see
you in our superiors and do your will in all circumstances.

All : Lord, hear our prayer.

Let us pray

Merciful and benevolent God, we offer ourselves completely to you. We
give you thanks for all the blessings you shower upon us. Forgive us
our sins and offences. Lord, you gave us Bl. Alphonsa as our model and
mediator. We seek her intercession now. Protect us from all evils,
spiritual and material. Fill us with your blessings. We make this
prayer in your name, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Amen.

Prayer of Blessed Alphonsa (this is the prayer Alphonsamma used to
pray)

O Lord Jesus, hide me in the wound of your Sacred Heart. Free me from
my desire to be loved and esteemed. Guard me from my evil attempts to
win fame and honor. Make me humble till I become a small pearl in the
flame of love in your Sacred Heart. Grand me the grace to forget
myself and all worldly things. Jesus, sweet beyond words, convert all
worldly consolations into bitterness for me. O My Jesus, Sun of
Justice, enlighten my intellect and mind with your sacred rays. Purify
my heart, consume me with burning love for you, and make me one with
you.
Amen