Praying With Your Five Fingers by Pope Francis Kilgarlin Laminated Prayer Card
- Description
This commemorative Prayer for Pope Francis card honors the 2016 Apostolic Journey of Pope Francis to the U.S./Mexico border and includes a prayer asking God to bless, guide, preserve, and strengthen the Holy Father.
This beautifully laminated Pope Francis Kilgarlin Prayer Card features a photograph of Pope Francis on the front and the full commemorative prayer with papal details on the back. Its traditional design makes it a meaningful Catholic keepsake for personal devotion, parish use, Catholic schools, and prayer groups.
Compact and easy to carry, this card can be kept in a wallet, Bible, missal, prayer book, purse, classroom, or home prayer space. It is especially suitable for those who wish to pray for Pope Francis and remember his 2016 Apostolic Journey.
Card Details
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Beautifully laminated Catholic commemorative prayer card
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Photograph of Pope Francis on the front
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Full Prayer for Pope Francis printed on the back
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Commemorates the 2016 Apostolic Journey of Pope Francis to the U.S./Mexico border
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Includes key papal biographical details
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2.5" × 4.5" standard prayer card size
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Useful as a bookmark for your Bible, missal, or devotional book
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Ideal for parishes, Catholic schools, retreats, and prayer groups
Prayer
Prayer for Pope Francis
God, our Father,
we ask You to look with mercy
and love on Your servant,
Francis, whom You have chosen to
govern Your Church
and shepherd Your people.
May he, through word
and through example,
direct, sustain and encourage
the people in his care so that
with them he may share
everlasting life in Your Kingdom.
Amen.
May the Lord preserve
our Holy Father, Francis.
May He give him life and protect
him in this life and reserve for him
the reward of the just.
Amen.
Papal Details
His Holiness Pope Francis I
Jorge Mario Bergoglio
Long Live The Pope!
Born: December 17, 1936
Ordained Priest: December 13, 1969
Ordained Bishop: June 27, 1992
Created Cardinal: February 21, 2001
Elected Pope: March 13, 2013
Installation: March 19, 2013
February 17, 2016
Helpful Information
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this card commemorate?
This prayer card commemorates the 2016 Apostolic Journey of Pope Francis to the U.S./Mexico border, as stated on the card. In particular, it connects the Five Finger Prayer with this papal journey.
In addition, the card highlights:
- Pope Francis
- The Five Finger Prayer
- Prayer for other people
- The 2016 Apostolic Journey
- The U.S./Mexico border
- Catholic prayer and reflection
Moreover, the Five Finger Prayer offers a simple method for remembering different people in prayer. For example, each finger serves as a reminder to pray for a particular group.
As a result, the card combines a commemorative message with a practical prayer guide. Ultimately, it provides a meaningful keepsake for personal prayer and Catholic reflection.
What is printed on the back?
The back includes a prayer asking God to guide and preserve Pope Francis. In addition, it provides key biographical and papal details.
For example, readers can learn more about Pope Francis while using the card for prayer. Moreover, the information adds helpful context to the devotional message.
As a result, the card combines Catholic prayer with information about Pope Francis. Finally, it serves as both a prayer aid and a meaningful Catholic keepsake.
How can I use this prayer card?
Keep it in your Bible, missal, wallet, purse, classroom, or prayer book, or share it with parishioners, students, family members, and prayer-group members.
Is this a meaningful Catholic keepsake?
Yes. It makes a meaningful devotional and commemorative keepsake for Catholics, parishioners, students, clergy, and those wishing to remember Pope Francis in prayer.
More Than a Prayer Card
A Mission Behind Every Card
Every ShopCatholic purchase helps support a mission centered on faith, service, and giving.
ShopCatholic was founded by Shawn Kilgarlin, a wife, mother of four, mental health clinician, and life coach. Her mission extends beyond creating meaningful Catholic products.
Each Christmas Eve, Shawn donates thousands of gifts to people in need through Holy Angels. She also volunteers at addiction treatment centers and provides grounding books and group classes.
Her children, Loyola University students, and local high school students also help prepare gift bags for families in need. These efforts are funded personally by Shawn.
When you purchase a Kilgarlin prayer card, you become part of that mission.
