His rule has opened the abyss
Whose risen monsters force their kiss
Upon the spotless Bride who strains
Against the steel of Peter’s chains…
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Letter to a Former Pontiff
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To holy Father Celestine,
A hermit monk who once had been
The keeper of the Lord’s estate,
And held the keys to heaven’s gate
As shepherd to His saints below:
Litany for the Bishop of Rome; and Prayer for the Conversion of Pope Francis
(Personal and unofficial)
Lord, have mercy, Christ have mercy
Lord, have mercy
Christ, hear us, Christ, graciously hear us
God, the Father of heaven, have mercy on us
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us
God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us
Holy Mary, Mother of the Church, pray for our Pope
Saint Joseph, Patron of the Church, pray for him
Saint Michael, Defender of the Church, pray for him
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