Blessed Gennaro Sarnelli, C.Ss.R.--- Feast Day, June 30
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June 30, 2022Ordained a priest in 1732, Blessed Gennaro Sarnelli, C.Ss.R. dedicated himself to the protection and salvation of girls/women who were at risk of becoming prostitutes. He initiated a fervent movement against the spread of prostitution.
In addition, he published more than 30 books on a wide range of subjects, including socio-juridical studies, moral issues, mysticism, pedagogy, pastoral practice, Mariology, and ascetical theology.
In 1741, he organized and took part in the great mission among the spiritually abandoned areas of Naples. He died in Naples on June 30, 1744, at the age of 42, and was beautified on May 12,1996 by Pope John Paul II.
Prayer to Blessed Gennaro
Merciful Father, you have great concern for the poor and the marginalized among your children.
I call upon your servant Gennaro Maria Sarnelli to help renew our wounded world. Please help all of your children to see that everyone is equally valuable in Your eyes.
And, through education of the most abandoned, help our society to grow in love for one another and liberty for all.
Give us the courage to humbly serve our most abandoned brothers and sisters, and the desire to build a new common purpose with them. Together, we will create a world where all are equal under the Fatherly shine of your face.
We offer this prayer in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in unity with the Holy Spirit. Amen.
