PRAYER OF ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE
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 You to grant us our petitions .....(mention them here).
Through the Knights of the 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 all an example of unselfish love for all men
--- a love which 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....)
