SS. Tiburtius, Valerian, and Maximus, MARTYRS, A.D. 229.
by VP
Posted on Sunday April 14, 2024 at 12:00AM in Poetry
Pray for all those who suffer for their faith, or labour under any oppression or trouble, that God would give them courage and patience, support them against all dejection of spirit, and teach them to make a right use of their sufferings. Put up the same prayers for yourself.
Pray for all those who embrace the true faith, that with it they may begin a new life, follow the rules of the Gospel, and by their good example contribute to the salvation of others.
Pray for those whose quality and estates set them in a rank above their neighbours; that they may make a Christian use of all their blessings, that they may not rob their own souls or the poor, either by prodigality, or hard-heartedness; but by their moderation give good example, and by their charity learn to lay up treasures in heaven.
Pray for those who seem most obstinate against the truth; and for all oppressors and persecutors. Remember to despair of none, since you see that those who lead others to execution may come to lay down their necks on the same
block. Your virtue and patience may be a help to this; and by these you
may not only possess your own soul, but contribute to save the souls of others." The Catholic Year by Rev. John Gother.
