Join Us in Prayer for Our Nation’s 250th Anniversary
This July, as our nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, Catholic Scouts across the United States will come together in a powerful novena to honor America and seek the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas. United by faith, we invite Scouts, their leaders and their families to join in this special prayer for our country, asking for blessings, healing, and guidance as we celebrate our nation’s history and future.
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Novena Prayer
Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas,
You appeared as a Mother of hope and unity.
As we prepare to celebrate 250 years of our nation,
We turn to you as beloved children and ask you to intercede for us with your Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Pray for us, loving Mother,
That God may pour out the Holy Spirit upon our nation and all the Americas—
Upon our families and loved ones—
So that, by God’s grace,
We may continue to build a nation rooted in truth, justice, and love.
May the Holy Spirit teach us to reflect rather than blame,
Replace division with unity,
Grant wisdom to our leaders,
And kindle compassion for the poor and suffering.
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As Scouts, through the help of your prayers,
May God make us leaders marked by courage, service, and holiness.
May we, by the grace of the Holy Spirit, be living disciples of Christ,
Faithful to the Scout Oath and Law, helping all Americans fulfill their duty to God and to our country in uprightness of life.
Grant, by your maternal intercession, that we may love our neighbors as ourselves
By being trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.
Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us.
Holy Spirit, come.
Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and bless our land.
God our Father, be our strength and our peace. Amen.
Daily Prayer Intentions
Each day, Catholic Scouts will offer prayers for the following intentions, joining together in one voice as we seek God’s guidance and blessings on our nation:
Day 1: For Evangelization and Mission
We pray that the Church in the United States boldly proclaims the Gospel. May Catholic Scouts be joyful witnesses of Christ in their communities.
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Day 2: For Catholic Education and Faith Formation
Pray for Catholic schools and youth ministries. May young people grow in wisdom, virtue, and leadership rooted in Christ.
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Day 3: For the Protection of Human Life
Intercede for a culture that cherishes life from conception to natural death. May we defend the dignity of the unborn, elderly, disabled, and vulnerable.
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Day 4: For Immigrants and Refugees
Watch over immigrants and refugees, and pray for just and humane policies that welcome the stranger with open hearts.
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Day 5: For the Poor and Those in Need
Pray for those suffering from poverty, homelessness, or loneliness. May Catholic Scouts serve generously, seeing Christ in the least of our brothers and sisters.
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Day 6: For National Unity and Renewal
Pray for healing where there is division and for charity where there is anger. May we become a people united in pursuit of the common good.
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Day 7: For Care of God’s Creation
Intercede that we may be responsible stewards of God’s creation. Teach Scouts to honor the land, air, and water entrusted to us.
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Day 8: For Justice and Peace
Pray for racial healing, protection of religious liberty, and ethical leadership. May laws and leaders reflect the dignity of every human person.
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Day 9: For Vocations and Holy Leadership
Pray for vocations to the priesthood, religious life, marriage, and lay leadership. Raise up holy leaders, especially among Catholic Scouts, who will serve Christ and neighbor.
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