December 31, 2021
O admirable St. Sylvester, you lived
through the persecutions of Diocletian
and not only survived but flourished.
Intercede for us and lay before the throne of Jesus
our prayers for recovery.
Heavenly Father, Almighty God,
you chose St. Sylvester to be your pope,
who would guide your Church into an era of peace.
Through his intercession, kindly grant our petitions
that all will safely pass through this time of suffering
and be completely restored to health.