Peter Chrysologus, Bishop of Ravenna, Doctor

Let thy continual mercy, O Lord, enkindle in thy Church the  never–failing gift of charity, that following the example of thy servant William Wilberforce, we may have grace to defend the children of the poor, and maintain the cause of them that have no helper; for the sake of him who gave his life for us, thy Son our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.