Jan 25, 2023
O blessed disciples of Paul
and shepherds of the Church
who imitated so well
your father in the faith
who imitated only
the Lord Jesus Christ
and thirsted for His Cross –
pray this holy Apostle
be our father, too,
and you with him,
that we too might embrace the Cross;
teach us the sound doctrine
handed on to you
that we may hand it on
and all souls
might fight the good fight
and run the race with Jesus
unto eternal life.
Pray for all the shepherds of the Church
that they be faithful as you have been
to rightful authority.