Note 326 — Chapter XV · THE BORGO AND ST. PETER'S.
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It may not be uninteresting to give the actual words of the benediction:—
"May the holy apostles Peter and Paul, in whose power and dominion we trust, pray for us to the Lord! Amen.
"Through the prayers and merits of the blessed, eternal Virgin Mary, of the blessed archangel Michael, the blessed John the Baptist, the holy apostles Peter and Paul, and all saints—may the Almighty God have mercy upon you, may your sins be forgiven you, and may Jesus Christ lead you to eternal life. Amen.
"Indulgence, absolution, and forgiveness of all sins—time for true repentance, a continual penitent heart and amendment of life,—may the Almighty and merciful God grant you these! Amen.
"And may the blessing of Almighty God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, descend upon you, and remain with you for ever. Amen."