Loving God, you are gracious and merciful. We turn our hearts to you and pray: God, in your great love, hear our prayer. 

Bless and shepherd Pope Francis, bishops, and all who lead your Church. 

     God, in your great love, hear our prayer. 

Advance dialogue and respect among women and men, clergy and laity. 

     God, in your great love, hear our prayer. 

Give rest to those who are weary, anxious, or deprived of sleep.  

     God, in your great love, hear our prayer. 

Our Father . . . 

May God bless us with contemplative hearts and minds and energize us for good works, through Jesus our brother. Amen.