Invocations to St. Agnes
Leader: Blessed spouse of Christ
All: help us be faithful to our commitments.
Leader: Victim of divine love
All: may we love unconditionally.
Leader: Glorious martyr of Jesus Christ
All: lead us into paths of nonviolence.
Leader: Wonderful example of fortitude
All: give us courage in the face of diversity.
Leader: Despiser of torment and death
All: grant us the grace of a happy death.
Leader: Conqueror of the whole world
All: make us responsible citizens of this global village.
Leader: Flower of innocence
All: school us in unassuming simplicity.
Leader: Model of humility
All: enable us to put our gifts at the service of others.
Leader: Example of religious virtue
All: may our witness of life by genuine.
Leader: Protectress of the weak
All: make us fearless in the defense of human dignity.
Leader: Advocate the tempted
All: keep our priorities aligned with Gospel values.
Leader: Special patroness of youth
All: bless our efforts to protect children.
Leader: Great favorite of heaven
All: may we belong to God alone with all devotedness.
Leader: Blessed spouse of Christ
All: protect victims of domestic violence.
Leader: Victim of divine love
All: bring an end to hatred in all its forms.
Leader: Glorious martyr of Jesus Christ
All: strengthen those who face martyrdom.
Leader: Wonderful example of fortitude
All: stand with those tempted to return to their addictions.
Leader: Despiser of torment and death
All: give the grace of a happy death to the terminally ill.
Leader: Conqueror of the whole world
All: bring peace to the war-torn parts of the world.
Leader: Flower of innocence
All: protect children from sexual abuse.
Leader: Model of humility
All: gift the rich with generosity of heart.
Leader: Example of religious virtue
All: give us insight into our prejudices.
Leader: Protectress of the weak
All: help the voiceless claim their voice.
Leader: Advocate of the tempted
All: soften the hearts of those tempted toward violence.
Leader: Special patroness of youth
All: help our children resist the lure of drugs.
Leader: Great favorite in heaven
All: answer the prayers we offer with all devotedness.
