May the word of Christ dwell richly in our hearts and bear fruit in wisdom and understanding of God’s love, by the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

May we rejoice always in the company of St. Monica and all the holy ones who have gone before us in faith. Amen.

May the God of hope fill us with joy and peace through Christ, by the creating power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

May God bless us, favor our works, and bring us to the fullness of joy in Christ Jesus our Savior. Amen.

May God show us mercy and continue to bless us from one generation to the next through Jesus, the obedient Son of God. Amen.

God, our help and our shield, by the power of your name you sustain us. In hope we pray: Save us, O God.

May we prefer nothing to the love of Christ, and may he bring us together to everlasting life. Amen.

May God, who blessed St. Lawrence with a love for the poor, make us loving and just in every way, by the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

May the praise of God be always on our lips and in our hearts through Jesus, our saving help. Amen.

May God animate us to rejoice in hope, endure in affliction, and persevere in prayer, through Jesus our brother. Amen.