Jun 1, 2024
O blessed martyrs for the Lord,
in your catacombs the faith flourished,
upon your tomb the Church was built…
your blood is the seed
planted in the ground
that has caused the growth
of the tree of life;
joining in the sacrifice of Christ,
His great joy you knew –
pray that such grace
will be known to us this day,
that we will give ourselves in faith
to the Holy One by whom we are saved
and so find union with Him in Heaven.
How far His consolation is
from our souls this day,
for how little love we show;
have our hearts not become as a tomb?
Though cold and lifeless,
by your prayers
may our faith flourish once more, dear saints.