That in all things we may take the shield of faith, wherewith we may be able to extinguish all the fiery darts of the most wicked one, (Eph. vi.)
That we may so run in the race of this life, that we may at last receive the prize, (1 Cor. ix.)
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, increase our faith.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Inspire us with hope.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Enkindle in us charity.
Christ hear us.
Christ graciously hear us.
Lord have mercy on us.
Christ have mercy on us.
Lord have mercy on us.
Our Father.
Let us pray.
O God, who turnest all things to the profit of them that love thee, fix in our hearts the indestructible affection of thy love, that no temptation may alter the desires, which, by thy inspiration, we have conceived.
O God, who resistest the proud, and givest grace to the humble, grant us the virtue of true humility, the perfect example of which thy only-begotten Son gave to the faithful in himself, that we may never provoke thy wrath against us by our pride, but rather by subjection to thee obtain the gifts of thy grace.
Inflame our reins and hearts, O Lord, with the fire of the Holy Ghost, that we may serve thee with a chaste body, and please thee by a clean heart.
O God, who, by the patience of thy only-begotten Son, hast broken in pieces the pride of our ancient enemy, grant us, we beseech thee, worthily to call to mind the things which he lovingly suffered for us, that by his example we may cheerfully bear the things that cross us.
O God, who justifiest the wicked, and desirest not the death of a sinner, we humbly implore thy majesty, graciously to defend thy servants, who trust in thy mercy, by thy heavenly aid, and preserve them by thy constant protection; that we may never be separated from thee by any temptations, but, by running unweariedly in the race of virtues, may receive the prize. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
