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GOOD FRIDAY

V. Let us pray. V. Let us kneel. R. Arise. Almighty and eternal God, Who dost always
render Thy Church fruitful in new children : increase the faith and understanding of our
catechumens; that, being regenerated in the waters of baptism, they may be united to the children
of Thy adoption. Through our Lord...
R. Amen.

6. For the Needs of the Faithful.

LET us pray, dearly beloved, to God the Father almighty, that He may cleanse the
world of all errors, remove diseases, drive away famine, open prisons, break chains, grant a
safe return to travelers, health to
the sick, and a port of safety to those who are at sea.

V. Let us pray. V. Let us kneel. R. Arise. Almighty and eternal God, the comfort of the
afflicted and the strength of those that labor : let the prayers of those that call upon Thee in
any tribulation, reach Thee : that all may rejoice that in their necessities Thy mercy relieved
them. Through our Lord ...
R. Amen.

7. For the Unity of the Church.

LET us also pray for the heretics and schismatics, that our Lord would deliver them from
all their errors; and vouchsafe to recall them to their holy mother
the Catholic and Apostolic Church.

V. Let us pray. V. Let us kneel.  R. Arise. Almighty and eternal God, Who savest all, and
wouldst not that anyone should perish : look down on the souls