![Patron saint of Madagascar\](images/saintvincentdepaul16c.jpg "Patron saint of Madagascar\")
Prayer to Saint Vincent de Paul
St. Vincent, patron of all charitable associations
and father of those who are in misery,
come
to our assistance.
Obtain from Our Lord
help for the poor,
relief for the infirm,
consolation for the afflicted,
protection for the abandoned,
a
spirit of generosity for the rich,
grace of conversion for sinners,
zeal for priests,
peace for the Church,
tranquility and order for
all nations,
and salvation for them all.
May we be united in the life to come,
by your intercession, and experience joy,
gladness, and
everlasting happiness.
Amen.
Prayer to St. Vincent de Paul
Noble Saint Vincent de Paul,
beloved servant of the poor,
may we follow your example and do
good works among those whom society has
abandoned, enslaved, or forgotten.
Inspire us to feed the hungry,
to love a child,
to provide
comfort and medicine to the sick,
to clothe those whose garments are threadbare,
and to offer hope and our Lord's words
to all who need
respite.
Pray for us to our beloved God
that we may commit ourselves selflessly
to doing the same charitable acts
that you did all your
life,
and intercede with him that
we may have the favor of his guidance
and strength and love
upon this important and meaningful work.
Amen.
