Prayer (§328)

MOST glorious martyr St. Chalcedonius, I rejoice with thee and return thanks to GOD for the sublime glory to which He has raised thee in Heaven, and specially for the great power which He has conferred upon thee of obtaining graces on behalf of those who are devout to thee. Behold me, then, O blessed Chalcedonius, suppliant at thy feet, praying thee to come to the aid of me, a humble client, and to obtain from GOD the grace I ask of thee (here insert the grace required). Most blessed Saint, be ever my advocate and protestor; assist me in every approach of danger; succour me in all my necessities; free me from every peril of soul and body; keep me under thy powerful patronage all my life long, and specially in the awful moment of my death; that so, after having enjoyed thy most powerful protection here on earth, I may come to thank, praise, and enjoy GOD with thee above in heaven for all eternity. Amen.

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ST GREGORY VII