FOR A CONGREGATION OR FAMILY.
DEFEND, we beseech thee, O Lord, by the intercession of the blessed Mary, ever Virgin, this thy family from all adversity; and mercifully protect us, now prostrate before thee with our whole hearts, from all the snares of our enemies; through, etc.
FOR THE PRESERVATION OF CONCORD IN A CONGREGATION.
O GOD, who art the giver of peace and lover of charity, grant to thy servants true concord and union with thy holy will, that we may be delivered from all temptations which assault us; through, etc.
AGAINST THE PERSECUTORS OF THE CHURCH.
HEAR the prayers of thy Church, O Lord, we beseech thee, and turn away thine anger from us; that all adversities and errors being done away, we may freely and securely serve thee; through, etc.
IN ANY NECESSITY.
O GOD, our refuge and strength, the author of all godliness, give ear to the fervent prayers of thy Church; that what we ask in faith we may effectually obtain; through, etc.
IN ANY TRIBULATION.
O ALMIGHTY God, despise not thy people who cry unto thee in their affliction; but for the glory of thy name, turn away thine anger, and help us in our tribulations; through, etc.
IN TIME OF FAMINE OR PESTILENCE.
GRANT, we beseech thee, O Lord, an answer to our hearty supplications; and, thy wrath being appeased, turn away from us this famine (or pestilence); that the hearts of men may know that these scourges proceed from thine anger, and cease by thy mercy; through, etc.
