Let us praise Christ, the shepherd and guardian of souls, who loves and protects his people. Placing our hope in Him, we cry out:
Protect your people Lord.
Eternal shepherd, protect our bishopN.,
— and all the shepherds of your church.
"Protect your people Lord."
Look kindly on those who suffer persecution,
— hasten to free them from all adversity.
"Protect your people Lord."
Have mercy on the needy, Lord,
— provide food for the hungry.
"Protect your people Lord."
Enlighten all legislators,
— to enact laws in the spirit of wisdom and justice.
"Protect your people Lord."
Come to the aid of our departed brothers and sisters whom you have redeemed with your blood,
— make them worthy to enter your wedding feast.
"Protect your people Lord."
Now, gathering our prayers and praises into one,
let us together offer the prayer Christ himself taught us.
Our father…