KOLPING CAMEROUN

Almighty, everlasting God!

You gave us Blessed Adolph Kolping as an intercessor and role model. His life found fulfilment in his concern for the young people in religious and social difficulties. For many he was an untiring pastor, a fatherly advisor, a patient teacher and a true friend.

He set us an example in his love for your Son. In his loyalty to the Church he is an exemplary role model for us. His concern was to understand work, family and society in the light of our faith. He considered helping one another within the community to be the expression of the Christian love for one's neighbour.

From the Holy Scripture, the sacraments and prayer he drew the strength to create a movement that is to serve You and mankind.

At all times you have called us to help establish your kingdom. We therefore beseech you: help us work together to overcome poverty, injustice and hopelessness. Through the intercession of Blessed Adolph Kolping, help us to defend human life and protect marriage and family. As members of the International Kolping Society in the community of your Church let us be the salt of the earth and the light of the world.

Fulfill our hope of being able to honour Adolph Kolping as a Saint throughout the whole church in all languages and nations. Let us, through faith, hope and love, work towards bringing your kingdom in this world, just as Adolph Kolping did.

This we ask of You, through Christ, our Lord. Amen.


Imprimatur – Coloniae, die m. 26. Septembris 2003
Jr.Nr. 106250 I 90 - + Rainer Woelki, vic. eplis.


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