Prayer for the XXIV General Chapter

Oh God of goodness, 

who have united in the same boat 

men from different people and nations. 

May the Holy Spirit, 

through the intercession of Saint Joseph Manyanet,
our Father and Founder, 

arouse in the Chapter Fathers 

of this XXIV General Chapter,
and in all religious, 

a true sense of belonging 

to our founding charism.

We pray you Lord, 

that in accordance with the signs of time, 

to open new horizons for our Religious Family, 

seeking to promote with honor and glory 

the devotion to the Holy Family 

and the salvation of souls.

Renew in us the joy of being Sons of the Holy Family, 

in order to always be faithful 

and grow in our apostolic commitment, 

under the shadow of Jesus, Mary and Joseph 

as witnesses and messengers of the Gospel of Nazareth.

May this General Chapter, 

sign of our unity and charity in the Congregation, 

help us to faithfully embrace our nature, 

purpose and character as a nazarene response 

to the vocation we have received from You. 

We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. 

Amen