88. An Act Of Desire

Eternal Father, 
turn Thy merciful gaze upon all mankind 
and especially upon poor sinners, 
all enfolded in the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. 
For the sake of His sorrowful passion show us Thy mercy, 
that we may praise the omnipotence of Thy mercy for ever and ever. 

Amen 

Eternal Father, 
turn Thy merciful gaze also upon the company of Thy chosen ones in Thy vineyard,
upon the souls of priests and religious; 
and endow them with the strength of Thy blessing. 
For the love of the Heart of Thy Son 
in which they are enfolded, 
impart to them, 
Thy power and light, 
that they may guide others in the way of salvation 
and with one voice 
sing praise to Thy boundless mercy 
for ages without end. 

Amen.