Grant to us, Lord, we beseech thee, the spirit to think and do always such things as be rightful: that we, who cannot do any thing that is good without thee; may by thee be enabled to live according to…

O God, whose never-failing providence ordereth all things both in heaven and earth: we humbly beseech thee to put away from us all hurtful things; and to give us those things which be profitable for us;  through Jesus Christ thy…

Lord of all power and might, who art the author and giver of all good things: graft in our hearts the love of thy Name; increase in us true religion, nourish us with all goodness, and of thy great mercy…

O God, who hast prepared for them that love thee such good things as pass man’s understanding: pour into our hearts such love toward thee; that we, loving thee in all things and above all things, may obtain thy promises,…

There is always something special about an ordination: men giving themselves entirely to the service of the Church; to administer the Sacraments, to preach the Word of God, and to offer the Sacrifice of the Altar. Last Saturday’s ordinations, however,…