Collect for St. Laurence, Deacon and Martyr

Almighty God, you called your deacon Laurence to serve you with deeds of love,

and gave him the crown of martyrdom;

Grant that we, following his example, may fulfill your commandments

by defending and supporting the poor,

and by loving you with all our hearts;

through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

(p.s. Editor's note: Let's pay special attention to the part about defending and supporting the poor.)