Chairperson:
Let us pray.
Almighty, eternal, just and merciful God:
grant us in our misery that we do for your sake alone
what we know you want us to do,
and always want what pleases you;
so that, cleansed and enlightened interiorly
and fired with the flame of the Holy Spirit,
we may be able to follow in the footsteps of your Son,
our Lord Jesus Christ,
and so make our way to you, Most high,
by your grace alone,
you who live and rule in perfect Trinity and simple Unity,
and are glorified, God all-powerful, forever and ever.
All: Amen.
or:
Let us pray.
Most generous God,
you are the giver of peace and the lover of charity.
Grant to us your people true harmony with your will
and help us to overcome all temptations that could disturb our peace.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
All: Amen.
If a priest is present:
May the Lord bless you and keep you.
All: Amen.
May his face shine upon you, and be gracious to you.
All: Amen.
May he look upon you with kindness, and give you his peace.
All: Amen.
May the Lord bless you, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
All: Amen.
If no priest is present:
May the Lord bless us, protect us from all evil and bring us to everlasting life.
All: Amen