... In communion with those whose memory we venerate, especially the glorious ever-Virgin
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Mary,
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Mother of our God and Lord, Jesus Christ, and blessed
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Joseph,
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her Spouse, your blessed Apostles and Martyrs,
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Peter
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and
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Paul,
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Andrew,
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James,
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John,
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Thomas,
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James,
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Philip,
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Bartholomew,
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Matthew,
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Simon
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and
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Jude:
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Linus,
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Cletus,
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Clement,
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Sixtus,
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Cornelius,
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Cyprian,
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Lawrence,
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Chrysogonus,
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John
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and
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Paul,
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Cosmas
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and
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Damian,
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and all your Saints: we ask that through their merits and prayers, in all things we may be
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defended by your protecting help. ...
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To us, also, your servants, who, though sinners, hope in your abundant mercies, graciously grant some share and
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fellowship with your holy Apostles and Martyrs: with
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John the Baptist,
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Stephen,
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Matthias,
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Barnabas,
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Ignatius,
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Alexander,
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Marcellinus,
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Peter,
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Felicity,
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Perpetua,
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Agatha,
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Lucy,
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Agnes,
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Cecilia,
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Anastasia,
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and all your Saints: admit us, we beseech you,
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into their company, not weighing our merits, but granting us your pardon, through Christ our Lord.
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