God, our sun and shield, you enlighten your Church through the fidelity of holy men and women. In company with St. Elizabeth Ann Seton we pray:
Favor us, O God.
Shower every grace and gift upon the Sisters of Charity and all who serve in education and health care.
Favor us, O God.
Unite people of faith in addressing homelessness and caring for those in need.
Favor us, O God.
Comfort and strengthen those who grieve.
Favor us, O God.
Our Father . . .
May God bless us with every gift of the Spirit and guide us in the ways of love, through Jesus the Anointed One. Amen.