Most lovable and popular Saint, son of a go-getting and wealthy merchant of Assisi, you discarded earthly possessions for the Saviour you loved so dearly and you won innumerable persons for Jesus.

How greatly we need in our day unselfish and just merchants.

Inspire them with the love of Christ for others and with the desire for things that endure.

Amen.

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CATHOLIC NOVENA PRAYERS AND DEVOTIONS