Let us pray for the Successor of St Peter, Pope Francis I, the Vicar of Christ on Earth...
Prayer of Pope Leo XIII for the Pope
O Lord, we are the millions of believers, humbly kneeling at Thy feet
and begging Thee to preserve, defend and save the Sovereign Pontiff for
many years. He is the Father of the great fellowship of souls and our
Father as well. On this day, as on every other day, he is praying for
us also, and is offering unto Thee with holy fervor the sacred Victim of
love and peace.
Wherefore, O Lord, turn Thyself toward us with eyes of pity; for we
are now, as it were, forgetful of ourselves, and are praying above all
for him. Do Thou unite our prayers with his and receive them into the
bosom of Thine infinite mercy, as a sweet savor of active and fruitful
charity, whereby the children are united in the Church to their Father.
All that he asks of Thee this day, we too ask it of Thee in unison with
him.
Whether he weeps or rejoices, whether he hopes or offers himself as a
victim of charity for his people, we desire to be united with him; nay
more, we desire that the cry of our hearts should be made one with his.
Of Thy great mercy grant, O Lord, that not one of us may be far from
his mind and his heart in the hour that he prays and offers unto Thee
the Sacrifice of Thy blessed Son. At the moment when our venerable High
Priest, holding in His hands the very Body of Jesus Christ, shall say
to the people over the Chalice of benediction these words: "The peace of
the Lord be with you always," grant, O Lord, that Thy sweet peace may
come down upon our hearts and upon all the nations with new and manifest
power. Amen.
St Francis of Assisi, pray for us.
St Francis Xavier, pray for us.
Our Lady of Fatima, pray for us.
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