08/02/2023
Almighty ever-living God, who do not forbid us to carve or paint likenesses of your saints, so that whenever we look at them with our bodily eyes we may call to mind their holy lives, and resolve to follow in their footsteps; may it please you to bless + and to hallow, this image, which has been made in memory and honor of your Holy Servant St. Jerome Emiliani who’s life has been offered to the orphans, poor and needy youth. May this, his image reminds us always of the grace and blessing you bestowed on us. Grant that through this image of St. Jerome we may obtain your grace in this life and everlasting glory in the life to come; through Christ our Lord.
All: Amen.
