God, our Father, we thank you and praise you for your servants: Louis, Stanislaus, Aloysius and Gregory. You called them in their youth to work in your vineyard. They accepted your divine call to join the Society of the Divine Word and became zealous religious and missionaries.

We are deeply moved by their love for the Eucharist and their total trust in you. Their humility, kindness, gentleness, diligence, faithfulness and patience enabled them to place themselves completely in your hands. These servants of yours became victims of the cruelty of war. They all shed their blood to remain faithful to you.

Blessed Martyrs, Louis, Stanislaus, Aloysius and Gregory, intercede for us so that we may also respond to our missionary vocation with zeal and devotion. Be a constant inspiration to us that we may be able to face the difficulties and trials of life without complaint and to work and suffer steadfastly for others.

Pray for us that we persevere in our missionary service to all, especially to the poor and needy. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.