O holy Apostles, Peter and Paul, I choose you this
day and forever to be my special patrons and advocates; thee, Saint Peter,
Prince of the Apostles, because thou art the Rock, upon which Almighty God has
built His Church; thee, Saint Paul, because thou wast fore-chosen by God as the
Vessel of election and the Preacher of truth in the whole world. Obtain for me,
I pray you, lively faith, firm hope, and burning love; complete detachment from
myself, contempt of the world, patience in adversity, humility in prosperity,
attention in prayer, purity of heart, a right intention in all my works,
diligence in fulfilling the duties of my state of life, constancy in my
resolutions, resignation to the will of God and perseverance in the grace of
God even unto death; that so, by means of your intercession and your glorious
merits, I may be able to overcome the temptations of the world, the flesh and
the devil, and may be made worthy to appear before the chief and eternal Shepherd
of souls, Jesus Christ, Who with the Father and the Holy Ghost lives and reigns
for endless ages, to enjoy His presence and love Him forever.
Amen.
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