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.

Splendid God, in the Transfiguration of your Only Begotten Son you reveal your glory. With awe, we praise you and pray: God, our Savior, hear us.

May God bless us with courage to persevere in prayer and to wait patiently in times of trial, by the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Compassionate God, you are close to the brokenhearted. In trust we pray: Show us your tender care, O God.

May God bless us with every gift of the Spirit so that we may lavishly share the love of Jesus with one another. Amen.

Gracious God, you love those who revere you. In company with Saints Joachim and Anne, we pray: Give us joy in your presence, O God.