Prayer of St Benedict

Statue of St Benedict in St Paul's outside the walls in Rome

Father, in Your goodness. grant me
- the intellect to comprehend You,
- the perception to discern You, and
- the reason to appreciate You.

In Your kindness, endow me with
- the diligence to look for You,
- the wisdom to discover You, and
- the spirit to apprehend You.

In Your graciousness, bestow on me
- a heart to contemplate You,
- ears to hear You,
- eyes to see You, and
- a tongue to speak of You.

In Your mercy confer on me
- a conversation pleasing to You,
- the patience to wait for You, and
- the perseverance to long for You.
Grant me a perfect end, Your holy presence. Amen.