Saint Florian

St. Florian's Prayer for Firefighters

Dear God,

Through the intercession of our patron, 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

St. Florian's Feast Day is May 4th