Heavenly Father,

We give all praise and glory to you! We thank you for your Son’s example of self-emptying love. We are humbled that despite our sinfulness and spiritual weakness, you have called us to serve.

Come Holy Spirit! Make us strong in our faith and bold in our actions to give witness to the Gospel. Help us to recognize Jesus in all we meet, to seek those who are lost, and to love You by serving others.

We ask the intercession of Blessed Mary, ever-virgin, St. Joseph, her spouse, the Deacon saints, and the entire Body of Christ to attain for us the graces necessary to abandon ourselves to your holy will. May our witness inspire others to heed your call.

We ask all this in the name of Christ Jesus.

Amen.