pagans from the worship of idols, unite them to Thy Church, to the praise and honor of Thy glorious name ; through, &c.
FOR OUR FRIENDS.
God, Who, by the grace of Thy Holy Spirit, hast poured into the hearts of Thy faithful the gifts of charity ; grant to Thy servants, for whom we implore Thy mercy, health both of body and soul ; that they may love Thee with all their strength, and cheerfully perform those things which are pleasing unto Thee ; through, &c.
PRAYER FOR A FRIEND OR FRIENDS.
Preserve, Lord, Thy servants (servant) N. N., for whose health, happiness, and prosperity I humbly offer up these my prayers to Thy sacred majesty, beseeching Thee to grant them a persevering constancy in the Catholic faith, and a safe passage through this life's dangerous pilgrimage; that no worldly, carnal, or diabolical temptation may have the power to separate them from Thee their first and only good. Give them grace to correspond to that state and condition of life in which Thou hast placed them ; direct them in all their ways ; defend them against all
