Our New Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV

Let us pray with gratitude in our Carmelite hearts in Community for our new Holy

Father Pope Leo XIV:

Heavenly Father,

You have raised Your servant, Pope Leo XIV, to the Chair of Saint Peter.

Pour out Your abundant blessings upon him.

Through him, guide Your pilgrim Church along the path to Heaven.

Grant him wisdom to discern Your will,

Courage to fulfill it,

And charity to shepherd Your people with the Heart of Christ.

In this time of transition,

Bring peace to troubled hearts,

Joy to those who suffer,

And hope to the despairing.

May he be a faithful successor to Saint Peter,

A humble servant of Your Word,

And a fearless herald of Your Divine Mercy and Truth.

Strengthen him with the grace of the Holy Spirit,

That he may lead the Church in unity, holiness, and fidelity.

We entrust him to the maternal care of the Blessed Virgin Mary,

And to the prayers of all our Carmelite Saints.

Through Christ our Lord.

Amen.1