Mother of Mercy - Habit Forming

A Blessing on our Graduates

by Sister Nancy Merkle, RSM

It's the time of the Holy Spirit! With the celebration of Pentecost, we Christians welcome the season to call on the Holy Spirit! Let us take the time to ask the Spirit's blessing on our new graduates.

Come, O Holy Spirit,

Grant our new graduates the gift of courage, that they may respond as strong leaders who will address the needs of our time.

Grant our new graduates the gifts of wisdom and understanding, that they may be able to ascertain truth from falsehood in their daily interactions and in their analysis of world issues.

Grant our new graduates the gift of generosity, so that their many gifts may be used in service toward those in need.

Grant our new graduates the gift of mercy, that they may know themselves in strength and weakness so that they can respond to others with a spirit of mercy and compassion.

Grant our new graduates the gift of faith and prayer, that they may always call on You as their Source of Strength and Peace, knowing Your love for them.

We send them forth to take our message of mercy to their colleges and future careers. May all they have learned at Mercy be a strength and support for them in the years to come.

Amen.