Prayer to Saint Andrew

O Christ, our Lord, 
Who didst beautify the most blessed Andrew 
with the grace of apostleship, 
and the crown of martyrdom, 
by granting to him this special gift, 
that by preaching the mystery of the cross, 
he should merit death on the cross; 
grant us to become most true lovers of Thy holy cross, 
and denying ourselves, 
to take up our cross 
and follow Thee; 
that by sharing Thy sufferings in this life, 
we may deserve the happiness 
of obtaining life everlasting.

Amen.