Saint
Maurice, most blessed and honourable patron saint, you
who fought so valiantly on the battlefield of faith,
steadfastly opposed the tyranny of earthly rulers, boldly
confessed faith in the one true God, and preferred to
die by the sword rather than to betray your Lord, Jesus
Christ, pray for us.
O holy martyr and loyal soldier of
Christ, obtain for us the courage to persevere in truth,
to be a light in the darkness of the times in which
we live, and to defend the honour of the Church wherever
it is opposed. Obtain also for us the grace to endure
patiently all the trials and hardships of this life,
and to carry our cross in the spirit of prayer and self-denial.
In particular we ask you to obtain for us from God the
following favour: [mention your special request].
We ask this in the name of Jesus, our
Lord.
Amen.
