Prayer for a Saint Louis University Meeting

By Judi Buncher | Published: March 1, 2011

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Gracious God,

Bless us as we meet to discuss the business of Saint Louis University;

Bless our schools, colleges, and programs,
that they may be lively centers for sound learning,
new discovery, and the pursuit of wisdom;

Bless our students so they may approach learning
with open minds, open hearts, and an innovative spirit;

Bless all those who teach, research and learn with the sight to find you to be the source of all truth;

Bless our caregivers so that they may serve the sick and ailing with dignity and respect;

Bless us as administrators so that we may serve with a greater sense of purpose and vision, above our secular roles;

For this we pray,
Amen.

By: Tim Brooks, VP & CIO

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Prayer for Meeting – Open Mindedness and Diversity

By Judi Buncher | Published: March 1, 2011

Almighty God,

We ask for your guidance and direction as we come together to meet this morning.

Grant us the strength to manage the challenges ahead and the wisdom to identify these as opportunities as we strive to serve the members of the Saint Louis University community.

As we make decisions on behalf of the University, grant us the gift of an open mind, the willingness to learn, and the humility to accept the ideas of others.

Please help us to recognize diversity as a blessing and unity as our strength.      

By: Tim Brooks, VP & CIO

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Advent Prayer for Hope

By Judi Buncher | Published: December 7, 2010

Lord Jesus Christ,
who is, who was, and who is to come,
we pray for the virtue of hope,
that amidst the trials and difficulties
of this world,
we may keep our hearts fixed
upon you, who reigns over the cosmos.
May your grace enliven us,
strengthen us,
and defend us,
as we await your coming in glory. Amen

By: David Bennett

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Advent Prayer

By Judi Buncher | Published: December 7, 2010

Come, long-expected Jesus. Excite in me a wonder at the wisdom and power of Your Father and ours. Receive my prayer as part of my service of the Lord who enlists me in God’s own work for justice.

Come, long-expected Jesus. Excite in me a hunger for peace: peace in the world, peace in my home, peace in myself.

Come, long-expected Jesus. Excite in me a joy responsive to the Father’s joy. I seek His will so I can serve with gladness, singing and love.

Come, long-expected Jesus. Excite in me the joy and love and peace it is right to bring to the manger of my Lord. Raise in me, too, sober reverence for the God who acted there, hearty gratitude for the life begun there, and spirited resolution to serve the Father and Son.

I pray in the name of Jesus Christ, whose advent I hail. Amen.

By, John Appleseed, English Department

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Litany of Humility

By Judi Buncher | Published: November 22, 2010

O Jesus meek and humble of heart, Hear me.
From the desire of being esteemed, Deliver, me, Jesus.
From the desire of being loved, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the desire of being extolled, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the desire of being honored, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the desire of being praised, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the desire of being preferred to others, Deliver me Jesus.
From the desire of being consulted, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the desire of being approved, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of being humiliated, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of being despised, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of suffering rebukes, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of being calumniated, Deliver, me, Jesus.
From the fear of being forgotten, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of being ridiculed, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of being wronged, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of being suspected, Deliver me, Jesus.

That others may be loved more than I,                                                                       Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may be esteemed more than I,                                                                  Jesus grant me the grace to desire it.
That in the opinion of the world, others may increase, and I may decrease,   
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may be chosen and I set aside,                                                                     Jesus grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may be praised and I unnoticed,                                                              Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may be preferred to me in everything,                                                        Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.

That others may become holier than I,                                                                      provided that I become as holy as I should,             
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.

By:  Cardinal Merry del Val                                                                                              (He was accustomed to recite this prayer daily after the celebration of Holy Mass.)

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