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The Breviary  contains  prayers  for  travelers  that  have received the  consecration  of  the  Church  and  of  centuries  — the "  Itinerary,"  which  priests  seldom  fail  to  recite  for  themselves and  their  companions  as  often  as  they  begin  a  journey. As it  may  seem  rather  long  for  general  use,  we  give an abridgment  for  the  use  of  those  who  may  wish  to  know and learn  it.

AY the  almighty  and  merciful  Lord  direct  us  on  our journey; may  He  make  it  prosper  and  maintain  us in  peace.

May the  Archangel  Raphael  accompany  us  along  the way, and  may  we  return  to  our  homes  in  peace,  joy,  and health.

Lord, have  mercy  on  us! Jesus Christ,  have  mercy  on us! Lord, have  mercy  on  us!

God, Who  didst  cause  the  children  of  Israel  to  traverse the  Red  Sea  dryshod;  Thou  Who  didst  point out by  a  star  to  the  Magi  the  road  that  led  them  to  Thee; grant us,  we  beseech  Thee,  a  prosperous  journey  and  propitious weather;  so  that,  under  the  guidance  of  Thy  holy angels, we  may  safely  reach  that  journey's  end,  and  later the haven  of  eternal  salvation.

Hear, O  Lord,  the  prayers  of  Thy  servants. Bless their journeys. Thou Who  art  everywhere  present,  shower everywhere upon  them  the  effects  of  Thy  mercy;  so  that, insured by  Thy  protection  against  all  dangers,  they  may return to  offer  Thee  their  thanksgiving. Through Jesus Christ our  Lord. Amen.

(Those who  have  a  special  confidence  in  St.  Joseph  may make  use  of  the  following  prayer,  which  solicits  also  supernatural graces,  and  especially  that  of  traveling  always  in the  way  of  the  commandments,  so  as  ultimately  to  reach the  celestial  terminus.)