Quote by Anon., The prayer of italian fir

YER OF THE VIGILE DEL FUOCO Lord who light the skyes and fill up the abysses,burn in our breast the flame of sacrifice.Strenghten the spirit of service that burn in us,make safe our eye, steady our foot,to make effective the rescue that in your name we bringto brothers in danger.When the siren shrieks in the streets of the town,listen the throb of our earths devoted to renounce.When in competition with eagles we climb to You,support us Your sored hand.When the fire irresistible flares up,burns the evil nestled in the houses of men,not the life and affections of Your sons.Lord, we are the bearer of Your Cross,and risk is our daily bread.A day without risk is not lived,because for we believers death is life,is light: in the dread of collapses, in the fury of waters,in the hell of fires.Our life is the fire, our faith is God.For Saint Barbara martyr.AMEN

Summary

This quote is a prayer or dedication to the firefighters, symbolized by "Vigile del Fuoco," who risk their lives in the face of danger. It appeals to a higher power, the Lord, asking for strength, protection, and guidance in their selfless act of service. The firefighters are portrayed as bearers of the Lord's Cross, equating their daily risks and sacrifices to their belief in the value of life and faith. The mention of Saint Barbara, the patron saint of firefighters, emphasizes their devotion to their duty. The quote acknowledges that their lives are centered around the inevitability of risk and the courage it requires.