Prayer for the Feast of St. Dominic

Spiritual Invocation

• Invocation consists of petitions directed to the Holy Trinity: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
• Each part highlights the roles of the Trinity in the Christian faith: creation, redemption, and inspiration.

God the Father

• Recognized as the creator who made humanity; emphasizes divine providence and authority.
• Importance of acknowledging the Father in gratitude and humility; encourages reflective relationship with God.

God the Son

• Jesus Christ is referred to as the redeemer who brings salvation to humanity.
• The Son's mission includes the establishment of a presence within the community of believers, reflecting the need for divine guidance.

God the Holy Spirit

• The Holy Spirit is characterized as the source of spiritual gifts and empowerment.
• Highlights the transformative role of the Spirit in the lives of believers, encouraging inner growth and action.

Spiritual Awareness

• Emphasis on the need for spiritual perception: seeing, hearing, and acting in accordance with God's will.
• Calls for engagement in the world, affirming the belief that faith should translate into tangible actions.

Mission and Evangelism

• Encourages believers to actively spread the gospel and embody teachings of Christ.
• The phrase "walk with God" implies a continual, active relationship with the divine, fostering a commitment to activating faith.