Novena Prayer to Saint Pedro Calungsod
FIRST DAY:
Opening Prayer
In the name of the Father, and the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord Jesus Christ, we kneel before you in worship, praise, and thanksgiving for the infinite love that you have shown to us sinners through your humble Incarnation, bitter Passion and cruel death on the Cross. By your wounds, we are healed. By your death, we are restored to life. Forgive us for not having returned love for your love. In your suffering, you have left us an example so that we may follow in your footsteps. The life of your young martyr and our brother, Saint Pedro Calungsod proves to us that it is possible to follow you even unto death. Be pleased with this novena that we are making in his memory. With his help, we shall strive to be living witnesses to your love through patient endurance in daily trials and selfless service to our neighbor, so that after having joined you in your redeeming Passion here on earth, we may also come to share in your glorious Resurrection at the end of time and love you eternally in Heaven, where you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.
Daily Prayer
O Saint Pedro Calungsod, exalted son of the Visayas, we
call upon you who now enjoy that heavenly glory which you merited for following
our Lord Jesus Christ along the way of the Cross. God has given you to us, as a
model of a true Christian; as a companion on our pilgrim way to the heavenly
Kingdom; and as a helper in the midst of our difficulties. Make our troubles
and good intentions your own and intercede for us before the Throne of Mercy and
Grace, so that like you, we may also become fellow citizens among the saints
there in Heaven. Amen.
(present your intentions)
Knowing the Faith
Go on growing in the grace and in the knowledge of our
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (2 Peter 3:18).
Do not let yourselves be led
astray by all sorts of strange doctrines (Hebrews 13:9).
O Saint Pedro Calungson, your faith in God grew stronger as you diligently tried to know the truths of our Catholic Faith. Blessed Diego Luís de San Vitores chose and brought you as one his trusted companions to the far-flung Mariana Islands to help him teach the Faith to the Chamorros. O virtuous catechist, many of us have gone astray and have left the true Faith that we have received at Baptism because of our lack of knowledge of it. Encourage us to read and study our Catholic Catechism regularly. Make us understand that such an endeavor is not only for children but a responsibility of every Christian, so that like you, we may also be strong in faith. Join us now as we pray for the Pope, the bishops, the priests, and the catechists, to whom God has entrusted the task of instructing us in the Faith, so that they may always be faithful and true to Christ who remains to be the same today as he was yesterday and as he will always be eternally.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Hail Mary full of grace; the Lord is with Thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory be to the Father, to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
SECOND DAY
Opening Prayer
In the name of the Father, and the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord Jesus Christ, we kneel before you in worship, praise, and thanksgiving for the infinite love that you have shown to us sinners through your humble Incarnation, bitter Passion and cruel death on the Cross. By your wounds, we are healed. By your death, we are restored to life. Forgive us for not having returned love for your love. In your suffering, you have left us an example so that we may follow in your footsteps. The life of your young martyr and our brother, Saint Pedro Calungsod proves to us that it is possible to follow you even unto death. Be pleased with this novena that we are making in his memory. With his help, we shall strive to be living witnesses to your love through patient endurance in daily trials and selfless service to our neighbor, so that after having joined you in your redeeming Passion here on earth, we may also come to share in your glorious Resurrection at the end of time and love you eternally in Heaven, where you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.
Daily Prayer
O Saint Pedro Calungsod, exalted son of the Visayas, we
call upon you who now enjoy that heavenly glory which you merited for following
our Lord Jesus Christ along the way of the Cross. God has given you to us, as a
model of a true Christian; as a companion on our pilgrim way to the heavenly
Kingdom; and as a helper in the midst of our difficulties. Make our troubles
and good intentions your own and intercede for us before the Throne of Mercy and
Grace, so that like you, we may also become fellow citizens among the saints
there in Heaven. Amen.
(present your intentions)
Living the Faith
Faith is dead if it is separated from good deeds (James
2:26).
Happy are those who hear the world of God and obey it (Luke 11:28).
O Saint Pedro Calungsod, nothing has been found written about your baptism nor about your preaching, yet we know that you are a Christian, not only by your Christian name, but more so by your faithful and selfless service to the Mariana Mission. Your companion missionaries testified to your virtuous life and they called you a good Catholic. These are but sure proofs of your baptism. O true son of the Church, many of us are Christians by name, but not in deeds. Help us to live our faith in our thoughts, words, and actions, so that like you, we may be true followers of Jesus Christ and be worthy to be called Christians. Join us now as we pray for world leaders, so that they may enact laws and promote programs that are in accord with Christian principles for the common good of humanity and for the freedom to practice the Christian religion.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Hail Mary full of grace; the Lord is with Thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory be to the Father, to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
THIRD DAY
Opening Prayer
In the name of the Father, and the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord Jesus Christ, we kneel before you in worship, praise, and thanksgiving for the infinite love that you have shown to us sinners through your humble Incarnation, bitter Passion and cruel death on the Cross. By your wounds, we are healed. By your death, we are restored to life. Forgive us for not having returned love for your love. In your suffering, you have left us an example so that we may follow in your footsteps. The life of your young martyr and our brother, Saint Pedro Calungsod proves to us that it is possible to follow you even unto death. Be pleased with this novena that we are making in his memory. With his help, we shall strive to be living witnesses to your love through patient endurance in daily trials and selfless service to our neighbor, so that after having joined you in your redeeming Passion here on earth, we may also come to share in your glorious Resurrection at the end of time and love you eternally in Heaven, where you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.
Daily Prayer
O Saint Pedro Calungsod, exalted son of the Visayas, we
call upon you who now enjoy that heavenly glory which you merited for following
our Lord Jesus Christ along the way of the Cross. God has given you to us, as a
model of a true Christian; as a companion on our pilgrim way to the heavenly
Kingdom; and as a helper in the midst of our difficulties. Make our troubles
and good intentions your own and intercede for us before the Throne of Mercy and
Grace, so that like you, we may also become fellow citizens among the saints
there in Heaven. Amen.
(present your intentions)
Proclaiming the Faith
Go, therefore, make disciples of all the nations baptize them . . . and teach them to observe all the commands I gave you (Matthew 28:19-20).
O Saint Pedro Calungsod, the grace of faith that God gave you was never in vain. Even as a teenager, you already shared your faith with others. You left your beloved family and homeland to serve the Mariana Mission. Despite the hard life and the cruel persecutions, you did not abandon the Mission. O young missionary, give us a share of your zeal for the spread of the Gospel, so that even just through our daily ordinary words and actions, people may come to know and believe in our Lord Jesus Christ. Attract the young people by your example, so that they may use their talents and energies to share their Christian Faith with others. Help those whom our Lord and called to the priesthood or the religious life to be generous to God and to men by following the divine call and to remain faithful to their vocation for the propagation of the Faith. Join us now as we pray for the perseverance and success of all the missionaries of the Church.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Hail Mary full of grace; the Lord is with Thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory be to the Father, to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
FOURTH DAY
Opening Prayer
In the name of the Father, and the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord Jesus Christ, we kneel before you in worship, praise, and thanksgiving for the infinite love that you have shown to us sinners through your humble Incarnation, bitter Passion and cruel death on the Cross. By your wounds, we are healed. By your death, we are restored to life. Forgive us for not having returned love for your love. In your suffering, you have left us an example so that we may follow in your footsteps. The life of your young martyr and our brother, Saint Pedro Calungsod proves to us that it is possible to follow you even unto death. Be pleased with this novena that we are making in his memory. With his help, we shall strive to be living witnesses to your love through patient endurance in daily trials and selfless service to our neighbor, so that after having joined you in your redeeming Passion here on earth, we may also come to share in your glorious Resurrection at the end of time and love you eternally in Heaven, where you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.
Daily Prayer
O Saint Pedro Calungsod, exalted son of the Visayas, we
call upon you who now enjoy that heavenly glory which you merited for following
our Lord Jesus Christ along the way of the Cross. God has given you to us, as a
model of a true Christian; as a companion on our pilgrim way to the heavenly
Kingdom; and as a helper in the midst of our difficulties. Make our troubles
and good intentions your own and intercede for us before the Throne of Mercy and
Grace, so that like you, we may also become fellow citizens among the saints
there in Heaven. Amen.
(present your intentions)
Being Poor in Spirit
How happy are the poor in spirit; theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven (Matthew 5:3)
O Saint Pedro Calungsod, while you were still here on earth, you availed of the good things your homeland could offer and you loved your family and your friends. But you did not let your heart be enslaved by any of these good things in life. And so, you were able to leave them behind when you were called to be generous and to love even more by serving God and others in the difficult Mariana Mission. You entrusted yourself to the loving providence of God, and you inherited the Kingdom of Heaven. O poor in spirit, you are an icon of a person who is truly free. Help us to liberate ourselves from the bonds of avarice that enslave us and that prevent us from serving God and our neighbor. Save us when we are envious of the power, wealth, well-being, or abilities of others. Teach us to be generous like you, to trust in God’s loving providence, and to desire for the true wealth and well-being that lasts for eternity, which is the blessedness in Heaven. Join us now as we pray for the sick, the poor, the oppressed, and for all those who are in dire need of assistance. May we give them a helping hand.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Hail Mary full of grace; the Lord is with Thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory be to the Father, to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
FIFTH DAY
Opening Prayer
In the name of the Father, and the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord Jesus Christ, we kneel before you in worship, praise, and thanksgiving for the infinite love that you have shown to us sinners through your humble Incarnation, bitter Passion and cruel death on the Cross. By your wounds, we are healed. By your death, we are restored to life. Forgive us for not having returned love for your love. In your suffering, you have left us an example so that we may follow in your footsteps. The life of your young martyr and our brother, Saint Pedro Calungsod proves to us that it is possible to follow you even unto death. Be pleased with this novena that we are making in his memory. With his help, we shall strive to be living witnesses to your love through patient endurance in daily trials and selfless service to our neighbor, so that after having joined you in your redeeming Passion here on earth, we may also come to share in your glorious Resurrection at the end of time and love you eternally in Heaven, where you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.
Daily Prayer
O Saint Pedro Calungsod, exalted son of the Visayas, we
call upon you who now enjoy that heavenly glory which you merited for following
our Lord Jesus Christ along the way of the Cross. God has given you to us, as a
model of a true Christian; as a companion on our pilgrim way to the heavenly
Kingdom; and as a helper in the midst of our difficulties. Make our troubles
and good intentions your own and intercede for us before the Throne of Mercy and
Grace, so that like you, we may also become fellow citizens among the saints
there in Heaven. Amen.
(present your intentions)
Promoting Peace
Happy the peacemakers: they shall be called sons of God! (Matthew 5:9)
O Saint Pedro Calungsod, you helped pacify the warring natives in the Marianas. And when your life was in grave danger during the bitter persecution, you did not carry any weapon for protection. When you were attacked with spears, you did not retaliate even if it was easy for you to defeat your aggressors. All these show your love for peace. O instrument of God’s peace, look with compassion on our hearts, on our families, on our society, on our country, and on all peoples of the world where hatred and war would like to dominate. Help us to be humble and to learn to forgive. Teach us the way of peace, so that we may be worthily called children of God. Join us now as we pray for that peace which only God can give to the world.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Hail Mary full of grace; the Lord is with Thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory be to the Father, to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
SIXTH DAY
Opening Prayer
In the name of the Father, and the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord Jesus Christ, we kneel before you in worship, praise, and thanksgiving for the infinite love that you have shown to us sinners through your humble Incarnation, bitter Passion and cruel death on the Cross. By your wounds, we are healed. By your death, we are restored to life. Forgive us for not having returned love for your love. In your suffering, you have left us an example so that we may follow in your footsteps. The life of your young martyr and our brother, Saint Pedro Calungsod proves to us that it is possible to follow you even unto death. Be pleased with this novena that we are making in his memory. With his help, we shall strive to be living witnesses to your love through patient endurance in daily trials and selfless service to our neighbor, so that after having joined you in your redeeming Passion here on earth, we may also come to share in your glorious Resurrection at the end of time and love you eternally in Heaven, where you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.
Daily Prayer
O Saint Pedro Calungsod, exalted son of the Visayas, we
call upon you who now enjoy that heavenly glory which you merited for following
our Lord Jesus Christ along the way of the Cross. God has given you to us, as a
model of a true Christian; as a companion on our pilgrim way to the heavenly
Kingdom; and as a helper in the midst of our difficulties. Make our troubles
and good intentions your own and intercede for us before the Throne of Mercy and
Grace, so that like you, we may also become fellow citizens among the saints
there in Heaven. Amen.
(present your intentions)
Praying Always
You should be awake and praying not to put to the test. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak (Matthew 26:41).
O Saint Pedro Calungsod, while some your companions in the Mission succumbed to temptations and left the Faith, you came out victorious in supporting the hardships and the assaults of the devil by your constant communion with God in prayer. O good soldier of Christ, remind us always that our strength against the assaults of hell lies in our constant prayer. Defend us in our daily struggle against the power of evil that tempts us to sin, so that with you, we may also be victorious soldiers of Christ. Teach us to pray with confidence in the loving providence of God and to accept always the divine will. Join us now as we pray for the perseverance of contemplative communities in their prayer life, and for all families, that they may make time to pray every day, so that they may be preserved in love and unity.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Hail Mary full of grace; the Lord is with Thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory be to the Father, to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
SEVENTH DAY
Opening Prayer
In the name of the Father, and the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord Jesus Christ, we kneel before you in worship, praise, and thanksgiving for the infinite love that you have shown to us sinners through your humble Incarnation, bitter Passion and cruel death on the Cross. By your wounds, we are healed. By your death, we are restored to life. Forgive us for not having returned love for your love. In your suffering, you have left us an example so that we may follow in your footsteps. The life of your young martyr and our brother, Saint Pedro Calungsod proves to us that it is possible to follow you even unto death. Be pleased with this novena that we are making in his memory. With his help, we shall strive to be living witnesses to your love through patient endurance in daily trials and selfless service to our neighbor, so that after having joined you in your redeeming Passion here on earth, we may also come to share in your glorious Resurrection at the end of time and love you eternally in Heaven, where you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.
Daily Prayer
O Saint Pedro Calungsod, exalted son of the Visayas, we
call upon you who now enjoy that heavenly glory which you merited for following
our Lord Jesus Christ along the way of the Cross. God has given you to us, as a
model of a true Christian; as a companion on our pilgrim way to the heavenly
Kingdom; and as a helper in the midst of our difficulties. Make our troubles
and good intentions your own and intercede for us before the Throne of Mercy and
Grace, so that like you, we may also become fellow citizens among the saints
there in Heaven. Amen.
(present your intentions)
Being A True Friend
Whoever fears the Lord makes true friends (Ecclesiasticus 6:17). A man can have no greater love than to lay down his life for his friends (John 15:13).
O saint Pedro Calungsod, your strong faith and deep love for our Lord made you loyal to your friend, Blessed Diego Luís de San Vitores in the midst of the hardships and dangers in the Mariana Mission. In the face of a violent death, you did not betray nor forsake him, just as you never denied Christ nor left the Faith in the midst of persecutions. Instead, you remained beside that holy priest, supporting him up to your last breath. O true friend of Blessed Diego Luís, help us to be true to our friends and to seek only their welfare. Teach us to love them in the way Christ loves each one of us. Defend and keep us away from false friends who only want to take advantage of us and to ruin our lives, so that we may not lose the way to true happiness. Join us now as we pray for the sanctification of our friends, for the reconciliation of those who are not in good terms with each other, for the consolation of the orphans and the lonely, and for the protection of the youth from false friendship.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Hail Mary full of grace; the Lord is with Thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory be to the Father, to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
EIGHTH DAY
Opening Prayer
In the name of the Father, and the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord Jesus Christ, we kneel before you in worship, praise, and thanksgiving for the infinite love that you have shown to us sinners through your humble Incarnation, bitter Passion and cruel death on the Cross. By your wounds, we are healed. By your death, we are restored to life. Forgive us for not having returned love for your love. In your suffering, you have left us an example so that we may follow in your footsteps. The life of your young martyr and our brother, Saint Pedro Calungsod proves to us that it is possible to follow you even unto death. Be pleased with this novena that we are making in his memory. With his help, we shall strive to be living witnesses to your love through patient endurance in daily trials and selfless service to our neighbor, so that after having joined you in your redeeming Passion here on earth, we may also come to share in your glorious Resurrection at the end of time and love you eternally in Heaven, where you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.
Daily Prayer
O Saint Pedro Calungsod, exalted son of the Visayas, we
call upon you who now enjoy that heavenly glory which you merited for following
our Lord Jesus Christ along the way of the Cross. God has given you to us, as a
model of a true Christian; as a companion on our pilgrim way to the heavenly
Kingdom; and as a helper in the midst of our difficulties. Make our troubles
and good intentions your own and intercede for us before the Throne of Mercy and
Grace, so that like you, we may also become fellow citizens among the saints
there in Heaven. Amen.
(present your intentions)
Leaving Sin Behind
Be reconciled to God (2 Corinthians 5:20).
O Saint Pedro Calungsod, the threat of death did not stop you from continuing your mission to spread the Christian Faith in the Marianas. Instead, you gained courage by being prepared always to face the Divine Judge through a regular and frequent reception of the Sacrament of Confession. O young and pure of heart, make us understand that sin is the real cause of our anxieties and sadness. Teach us to acknowledge our sins and to be truly sorry for them. Guide us toward a regular and frequent reception of the loving mercy and forgiveness of God in the Sacrament of Confession. Encourage us to do penance for the good of our souls. With pure hearts may we share your joy in contemplating the face of God in eternity. Join us now as we pray for the conversion of hardened sinners.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Hail Mary full of grace; the Lord is with Thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory be to the Father, to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
NINTH DAY
Opening Prayer
In the name of the Father, and the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord Jesus Christ, we kneel before you in worship, praise, and thanksgiving for the infinite love that you have shown to us sinners through your humble Incarnation, bitter Passion and cruel death on the Cross. By your wounds, we are healed. By your death, we are restored to life. Forgive us for not having returned love for your love. In your suffering, you have left us an example so that we may follow in your footsteps. The life of your young martyr and our brother, Saint Pedro Calungsod proves to us that it is possible to follow you even unto death. Be pleased with this novena that we are making in his memory. With his help, we shall strive to be living witnesses to your love through patient endurance in daily trials and selfless service to our neighbor, so that after having joined you in your redeeming Passion here on earth, we may also come to share in your glorious Resurrection at the end of time and love you eternally in Heaven, where you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.
Daily Prayer
O Saint Pedro Calungsod, exalted son of the Visayas, we
call upon you who now enjoy that heavenly glory which you merited for following
our Lord Jesus Christ along the way of the Cross. God has given you to us, as a
model of a true Christian; as a companion on our pilgrim way to the heavenly
Kingdom; and as a helper in the midst of our difficulties. Make our troubles
and good intentions your own and intercede for us before the Throne of Mercy and
Grace, so that like you, we may also become fellow citizens among the saints
there in Heaven. Amen.
(present your intentions)
Dying For The Faith
Some of you will be put to death. You will be hated by
all men on account of my name (Luke 21:16-17).
Happy those who are persecuted
in the cause of right: theirs is the kingdom of heaven! (Matthew 5:10)
O Saint Pedro Calungsod, after four years of faithfully following the footsteps of our Lord Jesus Christ through a wholehearted service to God and fellowmen in the difficult Mariana Mission, you finally reached the peak of the Calvary of suffering. Your devout communion with our Lord in the celebrations of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass was never in vain because you had become what you received: a pleasing sacrifice to God. The hatred for the Faith of those who refused to believe fell on you. But the many poisoned spears and the sharp cutlass did not overcome your strong love for God. You steadfastly held on to your faith in the face of a barbarous death until you won the palm of martyrdom and the crown of eternal life. O fortunate lad! O hero of our Faith! Even though the grace of martyrdom is granted only to some, help us still to give witness to our Christian Faith as we try to accept and bear the daily hardships in life for the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. Teach us to be constant and steadfast in faith until death. Encourage us always with the thought that those who devoutly receive our Lord in the Holy Eucharist will never be afraid to die because he will be raised up to life on the last day. And when the hour of our death comes, do not forsake us until we reach the eternal Kingdom promised to those who faithfully followed Christ. Join us now as we pray for those who are persecuted on account of the Christian Faith, for the grace of final perseverance in the faith for the dying, and for the eternal repose of those who have died.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Hail Mary full of grace; the Lord is with Thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory be to the Father, to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.