O glorious Saint Blase, who by thy martyrdom has left to the Church a precious witness to the faith, obtain for us the grace to preserve within ourselves this divine gift, and to defend, without human respect, both by word and example, the truth of that same faith, which is so wickedly attacked and slandered in these our times. Thou who didst miraculously cure a little child when it was at the point of death by reason of an affliction of the throat, grant us thy powerful protection in like misfortunes; and, above all, obtain for us the grace of Christian mortification together with a faithful observance of the precepts of the Church, which may keep us from offending Almighty God. Amen.
Further reading
The prayer to Saint Blase joins a request for help with a desire to live faithfully. Scott Hahn’s Signs of Life explores the biblical roots of Catholic customs, offering context for the blessings and devotional practices through which faith takes visible form.
Signs of Life: 40 Catholic Customs and Their Biblical Roots by Scott Hahn (hardcover) on Amazon (paid link)