(After singing the Apostles' Creed, Our Father, Three Hail Marys, and a Glory Be, the following must be sung)
Let us pray. Oh God, who is the sole source of all authority and who puts kings on their thrones, help us use what you have given us so that we may use our positions to serve like how you served us. We pray,
Response: Give us the wisdom to be your faithful pawns.
Let us be your instruments of power and authority.
R: So that thy will shall be done as it is in Heaven.
Help us to not drink the poisons of avarice, sloth, and vanity.
R: So that we do not disappoint you.
Protect us from being too zealous and too prideful.
R: To restrain our desires for power and materials.
Always be in our hearts, Oh Lord, who is truth and love itself.
R: Always and forever we shall love you.
St. Bellarmine, Defeater of Heresies.
R: Pray for us.
St. Constantine the Great, Sovereign who saved the persecuted.
R: Pray for us.
St. Balthild of Ascania, Patron of Widows and the Sick.
R: Pray for us.
Our Lady of Victory.
R: Pray for us.
Jesus Christ, Savior of all.
R: Pray for us.
Jesus Christ, Ruler of the Universe.
R: Pray for us.
Jesus Christ, Conqueror of Death.
R: Pray for us.
Use your aristocrats, kings, and queens as you see fit, Oh Lord, because we are nothing compared to you. Hold us close as we work in the roles you have given us.
All: Amen.
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