Prayer to Saint Edmund Campion

Hear My voice, My flock.
Behold My servant, Edmund.


You left the honors of the court to take up My cross.
Through the mists of Albion you carried the bread of life.
When the wolves surrounded you, you did not flee,
But gave up your flesh, just as I gave for you.

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For whoever loses his life for My sake will find it!
Oh, Edmund, faithful witness of My truth!
Upon the tree of Tyburn you shared in My suffering,
Receive now the crown of glory in My Father's Kingdom!


In the dungeon you drank My cup to the very dregs.
Your preaching is a double-edged sword, unbroken by torture.
You forgave your executioners, echoing My voice on Golgotha,
And your blood became the seed for My Church.

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For whoever loses his life for My sake will find it!
Oh, Edmund, faithful witness of My truth!
Upon the tree of Tyburn you shared in My suffering,
Receive now the crown of glory in My Father's Kingdom!


Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
Blessed are you when they persecute you for My name.
My priest, My brother, My martyr —
Your deed is written in the Book of Life forever.


Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you.
Enter into the joy of your Lord.
Amen. Amen.