+ Oh George! you are the honor of the Christian militia. Serving an earthly prince did not make you forget what you owed to the king of heaven. You shed your blood for the faith of Christ, and in turn Christ made you leader and leader of the Christian armies. Be their support in the face of enemy ranks, and ensures victory for the defenders of the just cause. Protect them under the folds of your banner, cover them with your shield, and spread terror before them. The Lord is the God of hosts, and war often enters into the plans of Providence, now for the sake of justice, now for that of mercy. Commanders and soldiers need heavenly help. Waging war, they often seem to be carrying out a human work, While, actually, they carry out that of God. It is for this reason that they are more disposed than other men to feelings of generosity, and that their heart is more religious. The sacrifice, the danger, they elevate them above themselves: in fact soldiers occupy a large part in the glorious lists of Martyrs… (O glorious Saint George guide us to victory!) So be it. +
[By Dom Prosper Guéranger] [23 April, Saint George Martyr. The birthday of San Giorgio Martire, whose illustrious martyrdom is venerated by the Church of God among the crowns of the Martyrs].