On May 21st we celebrate the Feast of St. Eugene de Mazenod, OMI, founder of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate, Patron Saint of the Dysfunctional Families.

We entrust all of our families under his care and pray that through his intercession we may follow Our Lord Jesus very closely.

Prayer to St. Eugene

God our Father, we thank you for having called Saint Eugene de Mazenod to follow Christ the Saviour and Evangelizer.

Passionately in love with your Son Jesus and sharing in his compassion for humanity Eugene put himself unconditionally at the service of your Church for the evangelization of those most in need.

Through his intercession, help us to reach out with the healing touch of Christ who calls us to Holiness and to Mission.

May we build communities which are signs of your presence, and share the Good News of salvation with all peoples.

For this we dedicate ourselves, through Christ our Lord.

Amen.