St. Junipero Serra Kilgarlin Laminated Prayer Card
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The St. Junipero Serra Prayer Card is a meaningful Catholic devotion honoring the Franciscan missionary and asking for his intercession for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life.
This beautifully laminated St. Junipero Serra Kilgarlin Prayer Card features classic sacred artwork of St. Junipero Serra on the front and the full vocation prayer on the back. Gold-color accents, ornate borders, and fine detailing give the card a traditional Catholic devotional appearance.
Compact and easy to carry, this prayer card fits neatly in a wallet, Bible, missal, prayer book, purse, or pocket. It is especially meaningful for seminarians, priests, religious communities, vocation ministries, Catholic schools, parishes, and anyone praying for new vocations in the Church.
Card Details
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Beautifully laminated with gold-color accents and fine detail
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Classic sacred artwork of St. Junipero Serra on the front
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Prayer for vocations printed on the back
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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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Meaningful Catholic gift for seminarians, priests, and religious
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Ideal for vocation ministries, Franciscan communities, schools, and parish handouts
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Available in packs of 3, 10, 25, 50, and 100
Prayer
St. Junipero Serra — Patron of Vocations
Father Junipero Serra,
you lived your life as a messenger
of God's love. You labored to bring
God's word to the native people
of California. You worked tirelessly
for vocations to the Church.
You recognized the dignity
of human beings. Today I ask your
intercession before Father, Son
and Holy Spirit for an increase
in vocations to the priesthood
and religious life.
I ask that these new vocations
be inspired to follow your example
of joyful service and to carry
the Gospel to others.
Amen.
About the Saint
St. Junipero Serra
St. Junipero Serra was a Franciscan missionary known for his work in California and his commitment to evangelization. He is closely associated with the historic California missions and with prayer for missionary zeal and religious vocations.
This prayer card especially focuses on asking for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life and for new vocations to serve the Church with joy.
Feast & Devotion
St. Junipero Serra
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Patron of Vocations
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Feast Day in the United States: July 1
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Franciscan missionary
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Associated with the California missions
Helpful Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was St. Junípero Serra?
St. Junípero Serra was an 18th-century Spanish Franciscan missionary who worked in Alta California. He played a major role in establishing the Franciscan mission system there.
In particular, he is remembered for:
- Serving as a Franciscan missionary
- Establishing Catholic missions in California
- Traveling between mission communities
- Preaching and Catholic evangelization
- Helping develop the California mission system
For example, Serra founded Mission San Carlos Borroméo in 1770. Later, Carmel Mission became his headquarters as the mission system expanded.
In addition, his missionary work became closely connected with the early history of Spanish California. Therefore, Catholics remember him especially for his missionary efforts and dedication to spreading the Catholic faith.
What does this prayer ask for?
The prayer asks for St. Junípero Serra’s intercession for an increase in vocations.
In particular, it prays for more vocations to the priesthood and religious life.
In addition, the prayer asks that those who receive a vocation respond faithfully to God’s call.
Moreover, it encourages them to serve Christ and the Church with joy.
Likewise, the prayer supports those discerning a religious vocation.
Therefore, Catholics can use this prayer when praying for current and future priests and religious.
Ultimately, it asks God to strengthen vocations and help those called to serve with faithfulness and joy.
What is shown on the front of the prayer card?
The front features traditional sacred artwork of St. Junipero Serra as a Franciscan missionary, framed by an ornate gold-accented devotional border.
Can I order St. Junipero Serra prayer cards in bulk?
Yes. The card is available in packs of 3, 10, 25, 50, and 100, making it suitable for parishes, vocation ministries, seminaries, Catholic schools, retreats, and Franciscan communities.
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