as a good servant of Christ,

and a special friend of God.

You once were favored to hold

the Christ Child in your arms

as you cherished His world

in your heart.

Today I place all my cares,

temptations and anxieties

in your hands.

I resolve ever to honor you

by imitating your example.

Powerful patron, model of purity

and victor over fleshly impulses,

please win for me,

and for all devoted

to you, perfect purity of body,

mind and heart.

I promise by my example and counsel

to help others to the knowledge, love

and service of God.

Amen.