Prayer to San Lorenzo Ruiz (English)

O most merciful and almighty God,

You bestowed as gift to Lorenzo Ruiz

The strength to withstand

The overpowering forces of death

For the sake of his faith in You.

Through his prayers,

Help us to follow his example

By overcoming all life’s trials

And eventually, increase

Our hope and love in You.

O St. Lorenzo Ruiz,

You brought honor to your country,

Having been a level-headed

And prudent father of the family,

A witness of Christ in your life

Until your death.

We present all our petitions

To God through your help

So that by our actions,

We may know more and love more

Jesus our Lord and Savior.

We humbly implore

Your intercession O dear St. Lorenzo,

For the infinite glory of God

And in honor of your triumph

As a martyr of Christ

And defender of Christianity.

Amen.