Keep from us, O most loving father, all blight of error and corruption. Aid us from on high, most valiant defender, in this conflict with the powers of darkness; and as thou didst once rescue the Child Jesus from great peril to His life, so now defend God’s holy Church from the snares of the enemy and all adversity. Finally, shield every one of us with thy patronage, that, imitating thy example and strengthened by thy help, we may live a holy life, die a happy death, and attain to everlasting happiness in heaven. Amen.
(Ind. of 300 days. — Leo XIII. Sept. 21, 1887.)
PRAYER FOR THE POPE
L us pray for our Pontiff, Pope, N.
R. The Lord preserve him and give him life, and make him blessed upon earth, and deliver him not up to the will of his enemies. Our Father, Hail Mary, etc.
(Ind. of 300 days. — Pius IX. Nov. 26, 1876.)
PRAYER FOR ALL DEGREES OF MEN IN THE CHURCH
ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, by Whose Spirit the whole body of the Church is sanctified and governed; mercifully hear our humble supplications for all degrees and orders therein; that, by the gift of Thy grace, all in their several stations may faithfully serve Thee. Through Christ our Lord, Amen.
