Prayer for Dating and Discerning a Spouse, with St. John Paul II
Oct 22
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October 22 is the feast of St. John Paul II (1920-2005), the pope who loved young people, gathered them at World Youth Days, and taught tirelessly about the dignity and beauty of human love in God's plan. It is fitting to ask his intercession for those who are dating or hoping to discover the person God may be calling them to marry. This prayer is for single men and women, and for parents praying for their grown children.
The Prayer
Lord God, You have written in my heart a longing to love and to be loved, and You call each of us to make a sincere gift of ourselves. If it is Your will that I marry, lead me to the person You have prepared for me, and prepare me to be a worthy spouse. Give me wisdom in dating and a pure heart. Help me to see others as You see them, never as objects to be used, but as persons to be honored and loved. Let me be honest about who I am and patient in getting to know another. Keep me from settling for less than the love You desire for me, and from demanding a perfection no one can give. Grant me the virtue of chastity, that my love may be free, faithful, and generous. Surround me with good friends and wise counsel, and help me to listen to the voice of Your Spirit in prayer and in the sacraments. When I am anxious or lonely, remind me that my worth is secure in You and that Your timing is perfect. St. John Paul II, you loved young people and taught them the greatness of their calling; intercede for me as I seek my vocation. Holy Mary and St. Joseph, pray for me. St. Raphael, guide me as you guided Tobias. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Suggested saints: St. John Paul II, St. Raphael the Archangel, and Sts. Louis and Zélie Martin, a married couple canonized together.
About this prayer: This is an original prayer written for Daily Catholic Prayers. It is not a traditional text and is not attributed to any saint. You are welcome to pray it and share it.
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