Charity of the Father,
save us.
Charity of the Father,
save us.
Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,
strengthen us.
Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,
strengthen us.
Communication of the Holy Spirit,
sanctify us.
Communication of the Holy Spirit,
sanctify us.
Blessed Paul,
pray for us.
You who obtained the mercy of God,
pray for us.
You in whom the Son of God was revealed,
pray for us.
You who were a vessel of election for Christ,
pray for us.
You who were made preacher, apostle and doctor of the gentiles in truth,
pray for us.
You whose apostolate was confirmed by marvels and wonders,
pray for us.
You who were a most faithful minister of the Church,
pray for us.
You who gave the nations the Gospel of Christ and your very life,
pray for us.
You who bore the faithful in your heart and in your chains,
pray for us.
You who were crucified with Christ,
pray for us.
You in whom Christ lived and spoke,
pray for us.
You whom nothing could separate from the love of Christ,
pray for us.
You who underwent imprisonment and toil,
pray for us.
You who suffered wounds and dangers,
pray for us.
You who were taken up into heaven while still living on earth,
pray for us.
You who glorified your ministry,
pray for us.
You who awaited the crown after completing your mission,
pray for us.
Lamb of God, who converted the persecutor Paul,
spare us..
Lamb of God, who crowned the Apostle Paul,
graciously hear us..
Lamb of God, who glorified the martyr Paul,
have mercy on us..
℣. You are a vessel of election, St. Paul the Apostle.
℟. Preacher of truth throughout the world.
Let us pray.
Lord God, you appointed Paul your apostle to preach the good news of salvation. Fill the entire world with the faith he carried to so many peoples and nations, so that your Church may continue to grow. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.