In the last year, I have had correspondence with archdiocese of Rome concerning the Cause of Beatification and Canonization of Pope John Paul II. The diocese is carrying out the primary investigation into John Paul's suitability for sainthood. Along with one of the letters that I receive, there was a JP II Holy Card. On the back of the card was printed, "PRAYER TO IMPLORE FAVORS THROUGH THE INTERCESSION OF THE SERVANT OF GOD POPE JOHN PAUL II". Below, I have recreated the prayer that Camillo Cardinal Ruini has approved to enlist the intercession of JP II. The Holy Card also included an address that you should write to if have received graces from the late pontiff.
You are to contact:
Postulazione della Causa di Beatificazione
e Canonizzazione del Servo di Dio Giovanni Paolo II
Piazza S. Giovanni in Laterano, 6/a - 00184 Roma
PRAYER TO IMPLORE FAVORS THROUGH
THE INTERCESSION OF THE SERVANT OF GOD
POPE
JOHN PAUL II
O Blessed Trinity, we thank You for hav-
ing graced the Church with Pope John
Paul II and for allowing the tenderness
of Your Fatherly care, the glory of the
Cross of Christ, and the splendor of
the Spirit of love, to shine through
him. Trusting fully in Your infinite mercy
and in the maternal intercession of
Mary, he has given us a living image of
Jesus the Good Shepherd, and has
shown us that holiness is the necessary
measure of ordinary Christian life and is
the way of achieving eternal communion
with You. Grant us, by his intercession,
and according to Your will, the graces
we implore, hoping that he will soon
be numbered among Your saints. Amen.