December 14, 2023
Great St. John of the Cross,
model of patience and generosity,
for the glory of God, you endured
grievous trials and undertook heavy labor,
finding, as did St. Paul, joy in dishonor.
Obtain from our Lord for me the grace
of unalterable patience in adversity
that I may thereby glorify God,
have cleansed my soul of every stain,
advance in the practice of solid virtue,
and obtain at last the crown promised
to those who suffer for the love of God.
Obtain for me also the special grace I ask
through your intercession, if it is for the glory of God
and for my salvation.