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134 THE PRAYERS OF THE LEGION CHAPTER 22
In the name of the Father, etc.
We fly to your patronage, O Holy Mother of God; despise
not our prayers in our necessities, but ever deliver us from all
dangers, O glorious and blessed Virgin.
V /. (Invocation appropriate to praesidium) R/. Pray for us.
[On all occasions other than praesidium meetings the invocation
to be used by all members will be:—]
/ V. Mary Immaculate, Mediatrix of all Graces R/. Pray for us.
/ V . Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael R/. Pray for us.

/ V. All you heavenly Powers, Mary’s Legion
of Angels R/. Pray for us.
/ V . St. John the Baptist R/. Pray for us.
/ V . Saints Peter and Paul R/. Pray for us.

The following is to be said in unison down to the first Amen;
after that by the priest.
Confer, O Lord, on us,
Who serve beneath the standard of Mary,
That fullness of faith in you and trust in her,
To which it is given to conquer the world.
Grant us a lively faith, animated by charity,
Which will enable us to perform all our actions
From the motive of pure love of you,
And ever to see you and serve you in our neighbour;
A faith, firm and immovable as a rock,
Through which we shall rest tranquil and steadfast
Amid the crosses, toils and disappointments of life;
A courageous faith which will inspire us
To undertake and carry out without hesitation
Great things for your glory and for the salvation of souls;
A faith which will be our Legion’s Pillar of Fire —
To lead us forth united —
To kindle everywhere the fires of divine love—
To enlighten those who are in darkness and in the shadow
of death—
To inflame those who are lukewarm—
To bring back life to those who are dead in sin;
And which will guide our own feet in the way of peace;