Prayer for the
Bicentenary Celebration
Lord Jesus,
we thank you for the
life you gave to our Founder, Cardinal Lavigerie
and for the missionary
charism that he passed on to us.
Strengthen in us the
spirit of prayer and simplicity.
Consolidate our
community and intercultural life.
Revive our dedication,
enthusiasm and apostolic zeal.
Deeply renew our
missionary vocation in the service of the African world.
We ask this through the
intercession of Our Lady of Africa.
Amen.