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A PRAYER BEFORE MASS.
giving for all Thy benefits; and for the remission of our sins.
We offer it for the propagation of the Catholic faith; for our most holy Father the Pope; for our Archbishop (or Bishop) and for all the Pastors and Clergy of Thy Holy Church, that they may direct the faithful in the way of salvation; for the President, and for all that are in high stations, that we may lead quiet and holy lives—for peace and goodwill among all states and people—for the necessities of mankind—and particularly for the congregation here present; to obtain all blessings we stand in need of, in this life, everlasting happi-
