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Confer on us, O Lord Jesus Christ, who was crucified, died and risen. By the power of your Most Precious Blood, strengthened by your Holy Cross -- help us to put on the Armor of God to combat not only against human forces but against the evil forces of this world and of the regions above who seek the destruction of your Church and the ruin of the souls of men. Help us, O Lord to stand fast with "Truth" as the belt around our waist, "Justice" as our breastplate, and zeal to propagate the "Gospel of Peace" as our footgear.
Lord Jesus Christ, grant us that fullness of faith, firm and immovable as a rock through which we shall vest tranquil and steadfast amidst the crosses, toil, and disappointments of life. A courageous faith which will inspire us to undertake and carry out without hesitation great things for God and for the salvation of souls. A faith which will lead us forth united to enkindle everywhere the fires of your "Divine Love" -- to enlighten those who are in darkness and in the shadow of death; to bring back to life those who are dead in sin and a faith which will in all circumstances be our shield to extinguish the fury and wickedness of the devil.
Teach us, O Lord to have a mind like yours and to wear the helmet of salvation, and to become the sword of the Spirit -- the Word of God. Make us aware to pray reverently at every opportunity in the Spirit; Bless all those who have washed their robes and made them white in the "Most Precious Blood of the Lamb" with the gift of life giving water, so that when the battle of life is over all praise, honor, glory, and thanksgiving may be given to the Most Holy One who is seated on the throne of the Most High and to the Lamb who was slain, forever and ever, Amen.
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