Prayer for the Pope Pope John Paul II Kilgarlin Laminated Prayer Card
- Description
The Prayer for the Pope Pope John Paul II Kilgarlin Laminated Prayer Card is a traditional Catholic devotional honoring Pope John Paul II and offering a prayer for his guidance, protection, and faithful service to the Church.
This beautifully laminated prayer card features Pope John Paul II beneath an image of the Divine Mercy Jesus on the front. The back includes biographical milestones from his priestly and papal life together with a prayer asking God to sustain and protect him. Gold-color accents, ornate borders, and fine detailing give the card a classic Catholic devotional appearance.
This is a historical devotional card whose wording reflects Pope John Paul II's pontificate. It is suitable for collectors, parish archives, Catholic history displays, devotional use, and those with a special devotion to St. John Paul II.
Card Details
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Beautifully laminated with gold-color accents and fine detail
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Image of Pope John Paul II with Divine Mercy artwork on the front
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Prayer for Pope John Paul II printed on the back
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Includes key dates from his priestly and papal life
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Cardstock size: 2.5" × 4.5"
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Useful as a bookmark for your Bible or devotional book
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Meaningful Catholic keepsake and historical devotional
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Available in packs of 3, 10, 25, 50, and 100
Card Text
Prayer for the Pope
His Holiness Pope John Paul II
Karol Wojtyla
Long Live The Pope!
Born: May 18, 1920
Ordained Priest: November 1, 1946
Ordained Bishop: September 28, 1958
Created Cardinal: June 26, 1967
Elected Pope: October 16, 1978
Installation: October 22, 1978
Prayer for the Pope
God, our Father, we ask You to look
With mercy and love on Your servant,
JOHN PAUL 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, JOHN PAUL. May He give him
Life and protect him in this life and
Reserve for him the reward of the just.
Amen.
About the Devotion
A Historical Devotional Honoring Pope John Paul II
This card reflects the Catholic tradition of praying for the Holy Father and asking God to grant him wisdom, strength, protection, and perseverance in shepherding the Church.
Because the card was created during Pope John Paul II's lifetime, its wording is historical in nature and makes it especially meaningful as a devotional keepsake connected with his papacy.
Helpful Information
Frequently Asked Questions
What is printed on the back of the card?
The back includes key biographical dates for Pope John Paul II and a prayer asking God to guide, sustain, and protect him.
What is shown on the front of the card?
The front features Pope John Paul II raising his hand in blessing beneath an image of Jesus associated with Divine Mercy devotion.
Is this a current prayer for the Pope?
No. The text is historically specific to Pope John Paul II and reflects wording printed during his pontificate.
Can I order these prayer cards in bulk?
Yes. The card is available in packs of 3, 10, 25, 50, and 100 for parishes, collectors, Catholic groups, and devotional distribution.
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