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The Daily Prayer of the Order of
Malta Lord Jesus, Thou
has seen fit to enlist me
in Thy service in the Order of St. John of Jerusalem.
I humbly entreat Thee through the intercession of the
most holy Virgin of Philermos, of St. John the Baptist,
of Blessed Fra' Gerard and all the Saints, to keep me
faithful to the traditions of our Order.
Be it mine to practice and defend
the Catholic, the Apostolic,
the Roman faith against the enemies of religion.
Be it mine to practice charity toward my neighbor,
especially the poor and the sick.
Give me the strength I need to
carry this my resolve,
forgetful of myself, learning ever from Thy holy Gospel
a spirit of deep and generous Christian devotion,
striving ever to promote God's glory, the world's peace,
and all that may benefit the Order of St. John of Jerusalem.
Amen. |
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the Beatitudes Blessed
are the poor in spirit,
For theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
Blessed are the gentle,
For they shall inherit the Earth.
Blessed are those who mourn,
For they shall be comforted.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
For they shall be filled.
Blessed are the merciful,
For they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart,
For they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
For they shall be called children of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness'
sake,
For theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
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