Today we celebrate the feast day of St. Cecilia, virgin and martyr.

St. Cecilia is one of the most famous Roman martyrs and patron saint of musicians. 

O Eternal God, Who gave us, 

in the person of St. Cecilia, 

a powerful protectress, 

grant that after having faithfully 

passed our days, like herself, 

in innocence and holiness, 

we may one day attain 

the land of beatitude, 

where in concert with her, 

we may praise You 

and bless You forevermore in eternity. 

Amen.