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Prayer of St. John Vianney

This act of love is attributed to Saint John Mary Vianney, the Curé of Ars, who served as a parish priest in France from 1818 until his death in 1859. His preaching and long hours in the confessional drew many souls back to God. The prayer expresses his simple and ardent desire to love God above all things, throughout life and into eternity. Catholics pray it as an act of charity, especially after receiving Holy Communion, during Eucharistic adoration, or at the end of the day. Its final petition turns every breath into a renewed profession of love for God.

I love You, O my God, and my only desire is to love You until the last breath of my life. I love You, O my infinitely lovable God, and I would rather die loving You than live without loving You. I love You, Lord, and the only grace I ask is to love You eternally. My God, if my tongue cannot say in every moment that I love You, I want my heart to repeat it to You as often as I draw breath. Amen.

When to pray it: Pray this act of love after Holy Communion, during Eucharistic adoration, or whenever you wish to renew your love for God.

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