1. I bless you, O Jesus, Good Shepherd, because you formed in Peter and Paul the two greatest pastors of the Church, and through their ministry you have saved countless brothers and sisters. And you, O holy apostles, obtain for me the gift of conversion and a great love for my vocation.
Holy apostles, Peter and Paul, pray for us and for the Church of Jesus Christ.
p. 1412. I bless you, O Jesus, Good Shepherd, who have given Peter and Paul a great love for God and for all people. And you, O holy apostles, obtain for me from Jesus and Mary a virginal heart and the grace to consecrate to the Lord all my strength.
Holy apostles, Peter and Paul . . .
3. I bless you, O Jesus, Good Shepherd, because you have chosen Saints Peter and Paul as the preachers and models of poverty. And you, our powerful protectors, obtain for us from Jesus and Mary the love of poverty, that we may inherit the goods of heaven.
Holy apostles, Peter and Paul . . .
4. I bless you, O Jesus, Good Shepherd, because you lead and guide your people by means of those who represent you. And you, O holy Apostles Peter and Paul, obtain for me the spirit of obedience. I am certain that through it I will reach salvation.
Holy apostles, Peter and Paul . . .
p. 1425. I bless you, O Jesus, Good Shepherd, for you have crowned the life of the holy apostles with a glorious martyrdom. And you, our guardians, obtain for me the grace to exercise the apostolate of prayer, of good example, of suffering, and of pastoral action, so as to obtain the reward prepared for good apostles.
Holy apostles, Peter and Paul . . .
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