The Patron Saint of Firefighters
Saint Florian, have mercy on the souls of our comrades
who have made the supreme sacrifice in the performance
of their duty, and on all who have gone before us after
years of faithful discharge of their responsibilities which
now rest on ourselves. Give us Grace to prepare each
day for our own summons to Thy tribunal of justice. Into
Thy hands O Lord, I commend my spirit.
Withersoever Thou callest me, I am ready to go.
Merciful Father of all men, save me from all bodily harm,
if it be Thy will, but above all, help me to be loyal and
true, respectful and honorable, obedient and valiant.
Thus fortified by virtue, I shall have no fear, for I shall then
belong to Thee and shall never be separated from Thee.
Amen.
By: Richard Cardinal Cushing
Archbishop of Boston
