Mar 17, 2024
O steadfast teacher of the faith
whom exile could not keep
from proclaiming the truths
of Scripture and the Church,
whose pastoral zeal
called souls
to the blessed chamber
of our divine Lord Jesus Christ
that we might unite with Him
who united Himself with us
to draw us unto Heaven –
pray that the shepherds of the Church
shall be just so diligent
and faithful
as you have consistently been
in imparting the Word of God
to waiting ears and hearts,
that all might be nourished well
and so prepared
to meet our King and Bridegroom,
grace upon grace
overflowing in souls
led by the Spirit of Truth.