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

Holy God, you shed light upon our path by the faith-filled lives of holy men and women. In company with St. Benedict and all the saints we pray: O God, lead us to life.

May God strengthen us with every gift of the Spirit so that we may live the Gospel with joy. Amen.

Generous God, you lavish us with love and call us to follow Christ. In company with St. Patrick we pray: God, teach us your ways.

All-knowing God, you alone are judge. Humbled before you we pray: God, incline your ear to us.

Merciful God, love and fidelity surround you. In confidence we pray: O God, receive our prayer.

May the Spirit of Christ sustain our hope through the day, guard us through the night, and companion us through life and into eternity. Amen.

May God strengthen us to rejoice in hope, endure in affliction, and persevere in prayer, by the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

May God strengthen us and confirm us in our calling to be witnesses to the light of Christ, by the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

May God show us compassion and love and grant us salvation, through Jesus our brother. Amen.