St. Charles and Companions, to you we do plead.

In dire need of intercession, we beg you now, do intercede.

When King Mwanga took his throne, sought to do evil deeds.

You resisted mightily, to God’s truth you did accede.

We honor your love for our Lord, your peace and perseverance,

Your faith and true fidelity; to truth, your strong adherence.

St. Charles and Companions, lights are now growing dim.

There are many King Mwangas leading souls toward mortal sin.

You didn’t run from the faith, or from the faith try to hide.

To martyrdom you persevered, and for the truth you died.

St. Charles and Companions, pray for us, please do.

Pray we too persevere by grace, remain faithful like you.

Pray we resist all evil, as each one of you did.

Pray we shine as lights for God, that Christ’s light be not hid.

Pray all those who we love, will resist evil too.

Pray all souls will follow God, in God all be renewed.

Pray for all our families, that we may do God’s holy will.

Pray God will grant us healing, that our restless hearts be stilled.

Pray God will strengthen each of us, unite us in what is true.

Pray God will grant us grace to act as true disciples do.

Plead that grace be heaven-sent, that this battle may be won.

We fight this earthly battle in the name of Christ, God’s only Son.

We so much need your prayers.  Leave us not here abandoned.

Beg the Father to send help to us, dear Saint Charles and Companions.