Maker of heaven and earth, you alone are exalted overall creation. In faith we pray: Guide us by your Spirit, O God.
Strengthen your Church’s efforts to affirm and encourage the gifts of all the baptized.
Guide us by your Spirit, O God.
Give insight, courage, and faith to those who are discerning a call to the priesthood or diaconate.
Guide us by your Spirit, O God.
Deepen the bonds of love between spouses and within families and strengthen your Church’s support of married couples.
Guide us by your Spirit, O God.
Our Father . . .
May God look upon us with kindness, fill our hearts with peace, and lead us along the ways of perfect love, through Jesus, your beloved Son. Amen.